Miles public meetings in 2024
11 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Wed Dec 4, 2024
City Council
Council to vote on utility payment resolution and appoint city waste authority representative
The Miles City Council will consider several new business items, including two resolutions on utility payment collection and one appointing Jennifer Machande to represent the city on the Waste Authority of Jackson County. Council members will also discuss the city engineering project at 442 Ferry Road. A brief public comment period will allow residents to raise issues such as the 346 Ferry Road building, storm sewer concerns, and police department matters.
- Approve Res. 2024-28 – collection of payment for city utilities and enforcement of nuisance ordinance
- Approve Res. 2024-30 – appoint Jennifer Machande to represent the City of Miles on the Waste Authority of Jackson County (term Jan. 1, 2025‑Dec. 31, 2026)
- Discuss and consider city engineering project at 442 Ferry Road
- Approve Res. 2024-27 – collection of payment for city utilities and enforcement of nuisance ordinance (duplicate resolution)
- Public comments on 346 Ferry Road building, storm sewer, and police department
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve Res. 2024-28, A Resolution Regarding the Collection of Payment for City Utilities and to Abate Nuisances and Enforce Ordinance, it was seconded by L. Horst. Motion carried
5 yea
N. Corlis yea · N. Voss yea · R. Wilslef yea · and yea · L. Horst yea
motion to approve Paul to obtain quotes for this project and include the cost into this years budget, it was seconded by N. Voss. Motion carried
6 yea
to Abate Nuisances yea · B. Volquardsen yea · L. Horst yea · N. Voss yea · R. Wilslef yea · and yea
Wed Nov 6, 2024
City Council
Miles City Council to consider water, sewer, and refuse rate changes
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed USDA storm siren and consider final adoption of Ordinance 24-5 to amend utility rates. The body will also discuss building permits and construction projects at specific local addresses.
- Public hearing for proposed USDA storm siren
- Ordinance 24-5: Amending Water, Sewer, and Refuse Collection Rates
- Res. 2024-26: Applying for USDA financial assistance for a siren
- Building permit discussion for 438 Lincoln St./439 Washington
- Construction discussion for 442 Ferry Road
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Wed Oct 16, 2024
City Council
City Council to consider water, sewer, and refuse rate changes
The City Council will discuss updating utility rates and requesting wind turbine setbacks from Jackson and Clinton counties. The body will also consider a retail alcohol license and a public hearing for a USDA project.
- Ordinance 24-5 to amend water, sewer, and refuse collection rates
- Res. 2024-25 requesting Jackson County wind turbine setbacks of 3 miles from city limits
- Res. 2024-27 requesting Clinton County wind turbine setbacks of 3 miles from city limits
- Class “B” Retail Alcohol License permit for Jesse’s Auto. & Mini Mart
- Public hearing for a USDA project scheduled for November 6th
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Wed Sep 4, 2024
City Council
Council to consider solid waste contract, police services agreement, and ordinance 24-4
The Miles City Council will discuss and decide on several new business items, including awarding the solid waste contract and entering a police service contract with the Preston Police Department. Council members will also consider the final passage of Ordinance 24-4, which updates the city’s building numbering code. Additional items include a line locator purchase, a building permit for 549 Adams Ave, and a resolution approving the Urban Renewal Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
- Awarding the Solid Waste Contract
- Contract agreement for police service with the Preston Police Department
- Final passage and adoption of Ordinance 24-4, Chapter 17, Numbering of Buildings
- Purchase of a Line Locator
- Building permit for 549 Adams Ave
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🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the 28E Agreement with Preston Police Department for police protection, N. Corlis seconded the motion
5 yea · 1 nay
L. Horst yea · N. Corlis yea · N. Voss yea · R. Wilslef yea · B. Volquardsen yea · Chapter nay
motion to approve Res. 2024-24, A Resolution approving the Urban Renewal Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, it was seconded by R. Wilslef. B. Volquardsen questioned the clerk what this…
5 yea · 2 nay
N. Corlis yea · R. Wilslef yea · N. Voss yea · L. Horst yea · B. Volquardsen yea · None. Mayor nay · Sunday nay
The other 6 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Aug 7, 2024
City Council
City Council to discuss police contract, wage changes, and ordinance readings
The Miles City Council will consider repairing a culvert on Ferry Road, terminating a police contract with the Jackson County Sheriff's Department, and adopting a wage amendment for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The council will also hold a public hearing on a portable storage container ordinance and discuss a new siren grant.
- Repair culvert at 101 Ferry Road
- Terminate police contract with Jackson County Sheriff Department
- Amend wages for City Employees for FY 2024-2025
- Approve Ordinance 24-3 regarding portable storage containers
- Apply for USDA grant for a new siren
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🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the consent agenda, including the minutes of the previous meeting, paid, unpaid, financial statements, water, sewer, and maintenance report with the exception of the police report…
5 yea
N. Corlis yea · N. Voss yea · R. Wilslef yea · L. Horst yea · B. Volquardsen yea
motion to award the contract to Gerald Giddings, $960.00, and double plastic pipe - $1117.12 for the repairing the culvert at 101 Ferry Road, B. Volquardsen seconded the motion
5 yea
L. Horst yea · B. Volquardsen yea · N. Voss yea · R. Wilslef yea · N. Corlis yea
motion to terminate the 40 hours police protection with Jackson Co. Sheriff department, R. Wilslef seconded the motion
5 yea
N. Voss yea · R. Wilslef yea · L. Horst yea · N. Corlis yea · B. Volquardsen yea
motion to enter into a contract with Preston Police Department, R. Wilslef seconded the motion
4 yea
L. Horst yea · R. Wilslef yea · N. Voss yea · N. Corlis yea
motion to approve Res.2024-19, A Resolution adopting the Jackson County, Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan – 2024 Updated Plan., seconded by B. Volquardsen
5 yea
L. Horst yea · B. Volquardsen yea · N. Voss yea · R. Wilslef yea · N. Corlis yea
motion to approve Res. 2024-21, A Resolution Adopting City Council Procedures for Agenda and meetings, N. Voss seconded the motion
5 yea
N. Corlis yea · N. Voss yea · L. Horst yea · R. Wilslef yea · B. Volquardsen yea
motion to approve Res. 2024-22, A Resolution approving Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign, B. Volquardsen seconded the motion
5 yea
L. Horst yea · B. Volquardsen yea · R. Wilslef yea · N. Voss yea · N. Corlis yea
motion to apply for the USDA grant to be able to purchase a new siren, B. Volquardsen seconded the motion
5 yea
L. Horst yea · B. Volquardsen yea · N. Voss yea · N. Corlis yea · R. Wilslef yea
motion to apply for the USDA grant to be able to purchase a new siren, B. Volquardsen seconded the motion. Ayes: L. Horst, B. Volquardsen, N. Voss, N. Corlis, and R. Wilslef. Nays: None. Motion…
5 yea
L. Horst yea · B. Volquardsen yea · N. Voss yea · N. Corlis yea · R. Wilslef yea
Ordinance 24-3, Amending Chapter 15, Portable Storage Containers of the City of Miles Code of Ordinances. Roll call vote:
5 yea
B. Volquardsen yea · L. Horst yea · R. Wilslef yea · N. Voss yea · N. Corlis yea
Ordinance 2404, Chapter 17, Numbering of Buildings of the City of Miles Code of Ordinances. This has been revised to reflect a discrepancy that was made several years ago in numbering of houses. Roll…
5 yea
R. Wilslef yea · N. Corlis yea · N. Voss yea · L. Horst yea · B. Volquardsen yea
motion to award the contract to the Amish in the amount of $14200.00, B. Volquardsen seconded the motion
5 yea
N. Voss yea · B. Volquardsen yea · L. Horst yea · R. Wilslef yea · N. Corlis yea
motion to award the bid to Manatts for $2700.00, seconded by N. Corlis
5 yea
N. Voss yea · N. Corlis yea · R. Wilslef yea · B. Volquardsen yea · L. Horst yea
motion to grant permission to the two responsible homeowners to have livestock on their property, seconded by B. Volquardsen
5 yea
L. Horst yea · B. Volquardsen yea · N. Voss yea · R. Wilslef yea · N. Corlis yea
motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by N. Corlis. Meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m
5 yea
N. Voss yea · N. Corlis yea · R. Wilslef yea · L. Horst yea · B. Volquardsen yea
Wed Jul 10, 2024
City Council
Miles City Council to discuss employee raises and Ferry Road repairs
The Miles City Council will consider several personnel matters, including employee raises and a clothing allowance. The agenda also includes infrastructure repairs on Ferry Road and updates to city ordinances. Additionally, the council will discuss police protection agreements and solid waste contract bidding.
- Street repair on Ferry Road ($2,700.00)
- Ordinance 24-3 regarding portable storage containers
- Ordinance 24-2 regarding building numbering
- Employee clothing allowance and handbook amendment (Res. 24-18)
- Condemnation and easement for 350 Ferry Road
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🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the consent agenda, including the minutes of previous meeting, paid, unpaid, financial statements, water, sewer, and maintenance report with the exception of the police report, L…
5 yea
Volquardsen yea · Horst yea · Wilslef yea · Voss yea · Corlis yea
motion to approve Res. 2024-1, A Resolution reappointing City Officials, Standing Committees, and Designations for 2-year term, L. Horst seconded the motion
5 yea
Corlis yea · Horst yea · Voss yea · Wilslef yea · Volquardsen yea
Motion was made by L. Horst to approve the 1st Reading of Ordinance 24-3, An Ordinance Amending Title VI Physical Environment, Chapter 15 Portable Containers, City of Miles Code of Ordinances…
5 yea
Horst yea · Volquardsen yea · Voss yea · Wilslef yea · Corlis yea
Motion by L. Horst to approve the second Reading of Ordinance 24-2, Chapter 17, Numbering of Buildings of the City of Miles Code of Ordinances, R. Wilslef seconded the motion. Roll call vote:
5 yea
Horst yea · Wilslef yea · Voss yea · Corlis yea · Volquardsen yea
motion to suspend the rules requiring an ordinance be voted on for a passage at two council meetings prior to this meeting with respect to Ordinance 24-2, N. Voss seconded the motion. Roll call vote:
5 yea
Volquardsen yea · Voss yea · Horst yea · Wilslef yea · Corlis yea
Motion was made by L. Horst to approve final passage and adopt with respect to Ordinance 24-2, Chapter 17 Numbering of Buildings of the City of Miles Code of Ordinances, seconded by N. Corlis. Roll…
5 yea
Horst yea · Corlis yea · Wilslef yea · Voss yea · Volquardsen yea
motion to approve the clerk to send out the solid waste proposal to whoever reaches out to the city, R. Wilslef seconded the motion
5 yea
Volquardsen yea · Wilslef yea · Voss yea · Horst yea · Corlis yea
motion to provide clothing allowance to the full-time employees, seconded by N. Voss
5 yea
Volquardsen yea · Voss yea · Wilslef yea · Horst yea · Corlis yea
motion to approve Res. 24-18, A Resolution amending the Employee Handbook with an additional of providing clothing allowance to the full-time employees, N. Corlis seconded the motion. Roll call vote:
5 yea
Voss yea · Corlis yea · Horst yea · Wilslef yea · Volquardsen yea
motion to approve a 3% raise to Paul Maze, Brenda Tebbe and Rodney Kilburg, R. Wilslef seconded the motion. This raise will be retroactive to July 1, 2024. Roll call vote:
5 yea
Volquardsen yea · Wilslef yea · Voss yea · Horst yea · Corlis yea
motion to adjourn to the meeting, seconded by R. Wilslef. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Roll call vote:
5 yea
Voss yea · Wilslef yea · Corlis yea · Horst yea · Volquardsen yea
Wed Jun 5, 2024
City Council
Miles City Council to consider tractor acquisition and lead service line replacement
The council will hold a public hearing regarding a lease-purchase agreement for a new tractor. Agenda items also include discussing cemetery regulations, building numbering ordinances, and an application for lead service line replacement funding.
- Public hearing on a tractor acquisition lease-purchase agreement
- Appointment of a new City Council member to fill a vacancy
- Application for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for lead service line replacement
- Third reading of an ordinance amending cemetery regulations
- Cigarette permit approval for Jesse’s Auto & Mini Mart
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Wed May 1, 2024
City Council
Miles City Council to hold public hearing on FY2023-2024 budget amendment
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution for Budget Amendment No. 1 for FY2023-2024. The body will also discuss filling a council vacancy following a resignation and review several infrastructure projects.
- Public hearing and vote on Budget Amendment No. 1 for FY2023-2024 (Resolution 2024-13)
- Discussion on accepting the resignation of council member Nick Abernathy and filling the vacancy
- Approval of K & W Coatings project
- Bids for the sidewalk at park and Manor
- Second reading of Ord. 24-1 regarding the City of Miles Code of Ordinances Chapter 2 Cemetery
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Wed Apr 3, 2024
City Council
Miles City Council to appoint new Mayor and discuss FY24/25 budget
The City Council will consider appointing a new Mayor and accepting the resignation of council member Deb Chrest. The body will also set public hearings for the FY24/25 City Budget and a Budget Amendment for FY2023/2024.
- Appointment of Mayor (Res. 2024-10)
- Public hearing for FY24/25 City Budget set for 4/24/24
- Public hearing for Budget Amendment FY2023/2024 set for 5/1/24
- 1st Reading of Ord. 24-1 regarding Cemetery ordinances
- 36 Section Road building permit
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Wed Feb 7, 2024
City Council
Miles City Council to appoint and swear in new Mayor
The City Council will meet to fill a mayoral vacancy and swear in the new Mayor. The body will also discuss infrastructure payments, snow removal options, and police protection proposals.
- Appointment and swearing-in of new Mayor (Res. 2024-4)
- Payment of $13,266.75 to Connolly Construction for Wastewater Facility Project
- Appraisal of property for condemnation for construction easement at 350 Ferry Road
- Lease to own Kubota R640R3 Wheel Loader (Res. 2024-5)
- Setting FY2024-2025 Public Hearing for April 3, 2024
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Wed Jan 10, 2024
City Council
Miles City Council to address mayoral vacancy and wastewater project payments
The City Council will discuss the resignation of Mayor Danny Ernst and whether to fill the vacancy via appointment or special election. The body will also consider payments for the Wastewater Facility Project and resolutions regarding city official appointments and employee salaries.
- Payment No. 20 to Connolly Construction for Wastewater Facility Project: $69,074.92
- Change No. 5: $5,100.00
- Resignation of Mayor Danny Ernst
- Res. 2024-3 setting City Employee salary for FY 2023-2024
- Res. 2024-2 establishing mileage reimbursement
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