City of Brooklyn, IA

10/09/2025

10/07/2025

BROOKLYN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION MEETING
Monday October 6, 2025
At 6:00 P.M.
138 Jackson Street, Brooklyn, IA

The Brooklyn City Council met in regular session on Monday October 6, 2025 in the Municipal Building at 138 Jackson Street with Mayor Taylor opening the meeting at 6:00 P.M. with Councilmen W***y Wonick, Matt Goodrich, Bill McLain and Skip Solem. Absent: Sam DeGeorge Others present: Brian VanTomme-Supt. of Public Works, Sheri Sharer- City Clerk, Poweshiek County Sheriff Matt Maschmann and Troy Meldrem.

AGENDA
Motion by McLain, 2nd by Wonick to approve the Regular Council meeting minutes from September 15, 2025. All Ayes, Motion carried.

Motion by McLain, 2nd by Goodrich to approve the work session meeting minutes from September 24, 2025. All Ayes, Motion carried.

FINANCE
RESOLUTION 2025-40: APPROVING APPLICATION FOR PAY REQUEST FROM MMS CONSULTANTS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,105.25 FOR BUSINESS ALLEY SANITARY SEWER-TOPO & PREL DESIGN. Motion by Wonick, 2nd by McLain to approve this resolution. All Ayes, Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 2025-41: RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR PAY REQUEST FROM GILBERT & JESSICA CORONADO, 124 JACKSON STREET IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,000.00. Motion by McLain, 2nd by Goodrich to approve this resolution. All Ayes, Motion carried.

Motion by McLain, 2nd by Wonick to approve the following claims. All Ayes, Motion carried.

Advance Garage Doors Inc., shop garage door 1,040.00
Audas Sanitation, stickers 228.00
Audas Supply, recycling & dumpster 8,210.97
Brooklyn Grocery, supplies & fuel 350.48
Brooklyn Hardware, supplies 287.05
Brooklyn Lumber, sewer fittings 36.96
Brooklyn Mun. Utilities 4,916.72
Brooklyn Mun. Utilities, billing fee 300.50
Brooklyn Service Center, fuel 157.50
Brooklyn Telecommunications 337.17
Fastenal, sewer plant parts 147.56
First State Bank, W/H 8,992.85
Ford, Loren, hauled sand 272.40
Gilbert & Jessica Coronado, RIF 7,000.00
Global Reach Internet, hosting fee 118.50
Hall’s Feed & Seed, rabbit food for sewer plant 36.30
Hickenbottom Inc., plumbing supplies 107.11
IA Underground, one calls 28.00
IPERS, W/H 3,456.09
Jim Clayton, clothing allowance 133.46
Keystone Labs Inc., water/sewer testing 542.00
L.L. Pelling Co., street patch 981.09
Live Deep Publishing, LLC., legal publishings 330.97
Manatts Inc., grease 12.68
Marcy Van Wyk-Haddrell, mileage election papers 26.13
Municipal Supply Inc., supplies 2,073.01
Napa, supplies 488.22
New Century FS, fuel barrel 600.50
Petty Cash, postage 63.04
Poweshiek Co. Secondary Road, fuel 352.58
Poweshiek Co. Sheriff, contract 12,592.68
Poweshiek Water Assn., purchased water 14,234.22
Premier, contract & overage charge 223.59
Sheri Sharer, mileage Iowa League of Cities conf 91.79
Simmering-Cory, code supplements 120.00
Treas. St. of IA., sales tax 2,689.94
Treas. St. of IA., W/H 834.79
United Healthcare, life ins 32.25
Water Solutions Unlimited, water chemicals 1,773.64
Westrum Leak Detection Inc., W. Pershing 800.00
Payroll 39,492.07
Total 114,512.81
Library Claims
Barb Schwiebert, reimb for blinds 101.58
Brooklyn Mun. Utilities 400.00
First State Bank, W/H 722.47
IPERS, W/H 541.86
Treas. St. of IA., W/H 50.73
Visa, books, dvds, supplies 1,482.18
Wellmark, premium 287.57
Payroll 3,975.58
Total 7,639.83

PUBLIC SAFETY
Council discussed with Poweshiek County Sheriff Matt Maschmann some vehicles that haven’t been moved and need a ticket. There is also a property on Mills Street that needs a letter sent about vehicles.

PUBLIC WORKS
Council discussed possibly adding a new sewer main on East Pleasant Street. Troy Meldrem addressed that he was not in favor of the City adding this new sewer main. Bear Creek Development didn’t receive any help from the City and there are also other lots in town that would need sewer mains ran to those lots too. If the City added this sewer main for the developer other developers would want the same treatment. Motion by McLain, 2nd by Wonick to not add a new sewer main on East Pleasant Street. All Ayes, Motion carried.

BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING
Council reviewed building permits.

OTHER
Revenue by Fund for September 2025:
General $67,390.31; Fire Taxation $266.15; Sidewalk $1,196.00; Library $10,380.18; LOST $21,800.20; TIF $10,035.51; Street Improvement $645.22; Road Use Tax $43,303.37; Employee Benefits $12,087.44; W. Des Moines $1,788.66; 2016 WWTP Rev Bond Sinking $11,865.00; Water Rev. Bond Sinking $1,376.67; West Des Moines Project $363.40; Water Utility $39,534.18; Sewer Utility $42,970.72; Storm Water Utility $1,382.33. Total $266,385.34

Expenses by Fund for September 2025:
General $57,448.60; Library $9,132.97 LOST $254,744.63; Road Use Tax $36,963.57; Employee Benefits $13,705.64; Water Utility $37,120.78; Sewer Utility $33,232.87; Storm Water Utility $121.09. Total $442,470.15

Moved by McLain to adjourn the meeting at 6:36 P.M.

10/07/2025

Brooklyn Public Library Board Meeting
October 6, 2025 at 5pm
Call to Order
The regular meeting of the Brooklyn Public Library was held Monday, October 6, 2025 at 5p.m. Those present were President Matt Maschmann, Secretary Beth Meldrem, Treasurer Jamie McClenathan, Board Members- Chris Hurst, Bob Lacina, Mary Jo Collum, and Library Director Josh Gerard. Absent: Carla Kriegel.
Guests: Sherry Korns-Johnson
President Matt Maschmann called the meeting to order at 5:02p.m. Minutes were read. Motion by Chris; 2nd by Bob to approve the September 2, 2025 minutes. All Ayes. Motion carried
Treasurer’s Report
First State Bank Checking - $ 500.00
Building & Maintenance Fund - $3,231.87
First State Bank CDs - $25,198.40
Brooklyn Municipal Utilities $400
Brooklyn Telecommunications $77.86
Amazon (books) $910.54
Amazon (tech kid/software) $8.55
Amazon (movies) $91.75
Amazon (drinks/after school prog)$61.46
Amazon (office supplies) $176.30
Hawkeye Lock & Security $9.00
Reimburse Barb Schwiebert $101.58
Payroll $4,277
1st State Bank $721.65
IPERS $541.86
Treasurer State of Iowa $50.73
Wellmark $575.15
Motion by Mary Jo; 2nd by Chris to approve the above claims. All Ayes. Motion carried.
Unfinished Business - Barb Schwiebert replaced the broken blinds in the meeting room with curtains & rods. The total cost was $101.58.

Chris made a motion to adopt our new policy that addresses Iowa State law 692A.113; Beth 2nd motion. All Ayes. Motion carried.
The discussion on deep cleaning the windows/library will be tabled until Spring.
New Business – Matt will contact Brooke Holder to have the Narcan box refilled
Library Director's Report
The Grownups Only Book Lottery is still going on. The drawing for prizes will take place after the board meeting on Nov. 3, 2025 @5:30p.m. Please join us for the drawing! There has been high interest in this new program and it may be something the Friends of the Library will consider doing again next year.
Friends of the Library will once again sponsor our Halloween candy demands, plus assist with our escape room plans
Josh continues to try to get furniture ordered from Wayfair using grant money
There will be a presentation on Thursday, October 23rd at 1pm regarding Advance Directives. This program will last about 30 minutes and is free and open to the public. Please plan to join.
Toshia Williams is trained and began working at the Library. Welcome Toshia!
Please join the special Story Time at Brooklyn Community Estates on Wednesday, October 15 at 9:30am
The next board meeting will be on Monday November 3, 2025 at 5 p.m. Motion by Beth; 2nd by Bob to adjourn at 5:20 p.m.

10/03/2025

BROOKLYN, IOWA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
THE BROOKLYN CITY COUNCIL WILL MEET IN REGULAR SESSION AT
6:00 P.M. on Monday, October 6, 2025
At City Hall, 138 Jackson Street, Brooklyn, IA

Council: Sam DeGeorge, W***y Wonick, Matt Goodrich, Bill McLain and Skip Solem
Mayor: Les Taylor, Supt. of Public Works Brian VanTomme
Welcome to Visitors – 5 minute time limitation for speaking. No profanity will be tolerated, and no personal attacks against Council Members or City Staff will be allowed.

ROLL CALL

MINUTES
1. Approve previous minutes as drafted from the September 15, 2025 Council Meeting
2. Approve work session minutes as drafted from the September 24, 2025 Work Session

FINANCE
1. RESOLUTION 2025-40: APPROVING APPLICATION FOR PAY REQUEST FROM MMS CONSULTANTS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,105.25 for BUSINESS ALLEY SANITARY SEWER - TOPO & PREL DESIGN
2. RESOLUTION 2025-41: RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR PAY REQUEST FROM GILBERT & JESSICA CORONADO, 124 JACKSON STREET IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,000.00
3. Approve Claims

ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION

PUBLIC SAFETY

PUBLIC WORKS
1. Sewer main on East Pleasant Street

BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING
1. Building permits

ATTORNEY – Legal Matters

ADJOURN

10/03/2025

Agenda
Brooklyn Public Library Board Meeting
October 6, 2025 5:00 p.m.
Call to Order
Minutes Approval September 2, 2025
Public Comment
Financial Reports
Bill Approval
Unfinished Business – Blinds to curtains; Finalize policy that addresses Iowa State law 692A.113
New Business – Narcan refill
Library Director's Report
A. The Grownups Only Book Lottery still going. Drawing after board meeting on Nov. 3rd.
B. Friends of the Library will once again sponsor our Halloween candy demands, plus assist with our escape room plans
C. Furniture from grant money update
D. Advance Directive presentation October 23rd at 1pm
E. Toshia is trained!
F. Special Story Time at Brooklyn Community Estates Oct. 15 @ 9:30am
Next Meeting Monday November 3, 2025
Adjourn

09/25/2025

BROOKLYN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION MEETING
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
At 5:30 P.M.
138 Jackson Street, Brooklyn, IA

The Brooklyn City Council met for a work session on Wednesday September 24, 2025 in the Municipal Building at 138 Jackson Street with Mayor Taylor opening the meeting at 5:30 P.M. with Councilmen Sam DeGeorge, W***y Wonick, Matt Goodrich and Bill McLain. Absent: Skip Solem. Others present: Sheri Sharer-City Clerk, Susanne Gerlach-PFM Financial Advisors LLC and Rusty Clayton.

Susanne Gerlach with PFM Financial Advisors LLC went over cash flows budget updates for General Obligation Debt Capacity, Tax Analysis, TIF, Lost, Storm Water, Water and Sewer.

ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Wonick to adjourn the meeting at 6:26 P.M.

09/22/2025

This week we are flushing hydrants so if you have some discolored water this would be why and it will not last long.

09/22/2025

BROOKLYN, IOWA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
THE BROOKLYN CITY COUNCIL WILL MEET FOR A FINANCIAL WORK SESSION AT
5:30 P.M. on Wednesday, September 24, 2025
At City Hall, 138 Jackson Street, Brooklyn, IA

Council: W***y Wonick, Sam DeGeorge, Matt Goodrich, Bill McLain and Skip Solem
Mayor: Les Taylor, Supt. of Public Works Brian VanTomme, City Clerk Sheri Sharer

Welcome to Visitors – 5 minute time limitation for speaking. No profanity will be tolerated, and no personal attacks against Council Members or City Staff will be allowed.
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ROLL CALL

FINANCE
1. Work Session with Susanne Gerlach, with PFM Financial Advisors LLC

_______________________________________

Sheri Sharer, City Clerk

Opportunity will be granted to All Citizens who wish to discuss their Concerns with the City Council at
frequent intervals throughout the meeting.

09/16/2025

BROOKLYN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION MEETING
Monday September 15, 2025
At 6:00 P.M.
138 Jackson Street, Brooklyn, IA

The Brooklyn City Council met in regular session on Monday September 15, 2025 in the Municipal Building at 138 Jackson Street with Mayor Taylor opening the meeting at 6:00 P.M. with Councilmen W***y Wonick, Matt Goodrich and Bill McLain. Absent: Sam DeGeorge and Skip Solem. Others present: Brian VanTomme-Supt. of Public Works, Sheri Sharer- City Clerk, Scott Pottorff-MMS Consultants, Simone Bates with the Montezuma Record and Rusty Clayton.

AGENDA
Motion by Wonick, 2nd by McLain to approve the Regular Council meeting minutes from September 2, 2025. All Ayes, Motion carried.

Council reviewed Library Board minutes from September 2, 2025.

FINANCE
RESOLUTION 2025-38: RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #3 FOR THE BUSINESS ALLEY SANITARY SEWER PROJECT INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $3,750.00. Motion by Wonick, 2nd by McLain to approve this resolution. All Ayes, Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 2025-39: RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR PAY REQUEST #2 FOR THE BUSINESS ALLEY SANITARY SEWER PROJECT, FROM SHIFT GENERAL CONTRACTING, IN THE AMOUNT OF $254,450.38 FOR CONSTRUCTION. TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $344,992.50. Motion by McLain, 2nd by Goodrich to approve this resolution. All Ayes, Motion carried.

Motion by McLain, 2nd by Wonick to approve the Annual Financial Report FY June 30, 2025. All Ayes, Motion carried.

Motion by Wonick, 2nd by Goodrich to approve the State of Iowa Annual Urban Renewal Report FY 24-25. All Ayes, Motion carried.

Motion by McLain, 2nd by Wonick to approve the following claims. All Ayes, Motion carried.

Audas Sanitation, dumpster 97.47
Brooklyn Grocery, supplies 35.16
Brooklyn Hardware, supplies 263.66
Brooklyn Lumber, storm sewer 20.00
Brooklyn Public Library, tax allocation 2,812.18
Brooklyn Service Center, fuel 214.55
Cintas Loc 22M, rug contract 178.71
First State Bank, W/H 3,300.62
Ford, Loren, sand 162.45
Global Reach, website hosting 118.50
Hickenbottom Inc., supplies 111.15
IPERS, W/H 2,132.38
Keystone Labs, water/sewer testing 810.00
L.L. Pelling, cold patch 829.25
Live Deep Publishing, legal publications 578.79
Napa, supplies 223.18
Shift General Contracting, pay request #2 254,450.38
Treas. St. of IA., W/H 300.39
US Ag Service LLC, w**d spray 467.87
Visa, monitor & IMFOA conference 384.51
Wellmark, premium 3,006.93
Wendling Quarries, Inc., fill sand 224.04
Payroll 17,661.90
Total 288,384.07
Library Claims
Brooklyn Hardware, paint 75.18
Brooklyn Mun. Utilities 400.00
Brooklyn Telecommunications 77.33
First State Bank, W/H 710.74
IPERS, W/H 541.86
Treas. St. of IA., W/H 49.10
Visa, books,dvds,labels,paper 1,027.00
Wellmark, premium 575.15
Payroll 3,970.34
Total 7,426.70

ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
Trick or Treat night will be on October 31, 2025 from 5:00-7:00 P.M.

PUBLIC WORKS
Council discussed zoning regulations in regards to accessory buildings and possibly changing the height restrictions. They would like to make sure that any new construction on metal buildings would have to include soffit, over hangs and concrete footings. Council also discussed any metal buildings brought into City limits would have to pass inspection as if it was a new construction. Council also discussed allowing accessory buildings being able to be built on an empty lot where an alley is involved. Council would like to keep the green space section in the City’s ordinance but possibly not as much green space. Sheri will contact the City Attorney to see what steps need to be taken.

Council discussed apartments in the downtown area. City Ordinance states in the commercial district that businesses are on the first floor of the buildings and apartments are on the 2nd level.

Rusty Clayton discussed with Council about the Ruritan’s fundraising for a pickle ball court placed in the park. The court would measure 30’x60’. Council suggested placing the court directly North of the basketball court or possibly on the southside park.

Rusty also discussed with Council about the City adding a sewer main on Pleasant Street for a possibility of future housing. Currently there is no sewer main there. Next week Council has a financial meeting with Susanne and will discuss it with her.

BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING
Council reviewed building permits.

Moved by McLain to adjourn the meeting at 7:33 P.M.

09/16/2025

Brooklyn Public Library Board Meeting
September 2, 2025 at 5pm
Call to Order
The regular meeting of the Brooklyn Public Library was held Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 5p.m. Those present were President Matt Maschmann, Secretary Beth Meldrem, Treasurer Jamie McClenathan, Board Members- Chris Hurst, Bob Lacina, Mary Jo Collum, and Library Director Josh Gerard. Absent: Carla Kriegel.
Guests: Sherry Korns-Johnson and Barb Schwiebert
President Matt Maschmann called the meeting to order at 5:01p.m. Minutes were read. Motion by Mary Jo; 2nd by Chris to approve the August 4, 2025 minutes. All Ayes. Motion carried
Treasurer’s Report
First State Bank Checking - $ 500.00
Building & Maintenance Fund - $3,230.24
First State Bank CDs - $25,198.40
Brooklyn Municipal Utilities $400
Brooklyn Telecommunications $77.33
Amazon (books) $979.11
Amazon (switch2) $508.54
Brooklyn Hardware (paint) $75.18
Payroll $4,207.17
1st State Bank $710.74
IPERS $541.86
Treasurer State of Iowa $49.10
Wellmark $575.15
Motion by Chris; 2nd by Bob to approve the above claims. All Ayes. Motion carried.
Unfinished Business - Bob made a motion; Mary Jo 2nd motion to allow a maximum of $120 for each set of blinds (3) for the Library Conference Room. Barb Schwiebert will continue to work on color/size and ordering.
New Business – Beth made a motion; Mary Jo 2nd, for Josh to draft a policy in line with Iowa State law (692A.113). We will vote on the policy at the next meeting on October 6, 2025.
It was suggested that we seek a cleaning service to do a one-time deep cleaning of the Library. Beth will reach out to a couple of folks for possible interest, availability and pricing.
The Board reviewed the Attendance Policy set forth on September 5, 2023. A letter will be drafted and sent by President Maschmann.
Library Director's Report
The Grownups Only Book Lottery, sponsored by Friends of the Library, will run from Sept. 2 – Nov. 3. There will be two prizes given at the end of the program.
Tournament Tuesday is back September 9 and will feature Mario Kart World on the Nintendo Switch 2
Furniture from grant money has been ordered from Wayfair. Hopefully we’ll have in the next 6 weeks or so.
Summer 2025 Review - Please check out the Library webpage for pictures and highlights of the summer fun: https://www.brooklyn.lib.ia.us/
The next meeting will be Monday October 6, 2025. Motion by Chris; 2nd by Bob to adjourn board meeting at 5:29 p.m.

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09/12/2025

Just an FYI if anyone is interested