09/09/2026
The Kimballton City Council met in regular session on Wednesday September 2nd, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Kimballton Library.
Present: Mayor Jivatma. Council members: Tony Petersen, Tom Lake, Sheila Partridge, Adam Larsen & Dirk Wasson and Clerk April Baldwin. In addition to council members in attendance were: Al Powers & Clint Fichter.
Mayor Jivatma called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
Mayor Jivatma presented motion to approve the agenda. Motion by Adam Larsen – 2nd by Tom Lake. 5 Ayes.
Mayor Jivatma presented a motion to approve of meeting minutes, August 5th. Motion by Tony Petersen – 2nd by Sheila Partridge. 5 Ayes.
Mayor Jivatma presented motion to approve financial reports. Motion by Adam Larsen – 2nd by Sheila Partridge. 5 Ayes.
Mayor Jivatma presented a motion for discussion and to approval Claims reports September 9th through October 7th, 2026. Motion by Adam Larsen – 2nd by Sheila Partridge. 5 Ayes.
Mayor Jivatma presented discussion & motion to approve POs. Motion by Tony Petersen – 2nd by Dirk Wasson. 5 Ayes.
Claims Report
Vendor Name Reference Amount
ACCO Chemicals for Water Plant 1823.72
Atlantic Municipal Emergency repair 3rd St 1082.00
Arc Electric Line repair 3rd St. 4087.40
Ashley Hansen Mural -Donation Money 1100.00
Audubon Cty Journal Minutes published 335.06
Burns Electric Support Repair Substation 27815.00
City of Atlantic August 26 Waste Water Testing 615.00
City of Kimballton City Paid Utilities Jul Aug 26 3571.87
EFTPS Fed/FICA Tax 1468.92
Emergency Apparatus Pumper 565 Shift Issue 416.88
IAMU Billing Inserts Fall 95.50
Iowa DNR Annual Waste Water Permit 210.00
IA Dept of Revenue August Sales Tax 672.01
IPERS IPERS 951.76
Landmands Bank City Truck Loan 6232.35
Larsen Sanitation August 26 Garbage 3154.95
Marne Elk Horn Sept Service 548.54
MidAmerican Energy Clerks Office Sept 12.52
MRES Electric Services August 26 1077.38
State Hygienic Lab Aug Waste Water Testing 250.50
Sunbelt Solomon Repairing Substation Xfr 25570.00
USDA #61 Water Loan Pymt 4618.00
Verizon Sept Maintenance Phone 50.58
Wellmark Health Insurance Aug 26 496.19
Accts Payable Total 96256.13
Payroll Checks 4857.91
Claims Total 101114.04
General Fund 114006.06
Fire 28.19
Road Use Tax 7438.37
Water 6195.07
Water Debt 4618.00
Sewer 1056.41
Electric Fund 70371.94
Total Funds 101114.04
Mayor Jivatma invited Al Powers to update council on continuation of transformer repair. Minimum to finish repair work on transformer & removing the LTC, so that it would be available in case of an emergency. Plus 1 new regulator needed. Quotes for work & regulator have been obtained. Cost to complete $48,900.00. Motion to go forward by Dirk Wasson - 2nd by Tom Lake. 5 Ayes.
We will need to have switchgear & conversion project designed by Al Powers. Motion to go forward by Tom Lake – 2nd by Tony Petersen. 5 Ayes. Voltage has been raised 5 points since switching transformers.
Mid-American Energy has shown some interest in taking over accounts south of the creek in Kimballton. Nothing confirmed.
The emergency generator was started last week & will run. The generator will be used only in case of a power outage. The batteries held a charge and will need to be charged once a month.
Mayor Jivatma invited Clint Fichter to speak. Clint applied for a grant for Electrical Project. Grant was denied, they do not do maintenance projects. Discussion to look at other grants to help with our electrical needs.
Discussion concerning electrical service to Kimballton: Clint is finalizing contracts.
1. Licensed Electrical Contractor for miscellaneous- General Electric work & repair, trouble shooting and for emergency repair. Would need bucket truck, insurance and equipment. Arc Electric has sent Al a proposal.
2. Overhead & underground system, transformers, poles. Handle this Emergency work. Al is working with Harlan (HMU) concerning an agreement.
3. Long term repair, Burns Electric has sent a proposal.
Loan agreement needs to be finalized.
Mayor Jivatma presented to the council the following items for discussion:
Quote at $27,997.00 for seal coating for main street parking areas. Council agreed not to have seal coating done. Will need to look into an alternative.
Mayor Jivatma and city clerk will look over ordinances, one more time before presenting to council.
Mayor Jivatma presented MRES & WAPA contracts that need to be signed. Motion by Tony Petersen – 2nd by Adam Larsen. 5 Ayes.
Derelict properties were discussed and letters to be sent.
Department Reports
Fire-No report.
Streets –Motion was presented to purchase 2 loads of rock,1 load of milling & 1 load of cold patch by Tom Lake -2nd by Dirk Wasson. 5 Ayes.
City Clerk – Window leaking at clerk’s office. Purchase of office supplies, approved. Software issue was discussed. Clint to get demo software set up.
Next council meeting: October 7th, 2026 at 7:00pm.
Motion presented by Mayor Jivatma to adjourn at 8:24 pm. Motion by Sheila Partridge 2nd by Adam Larsen. 5 Ayes.
Approved: _____________________________
Ramadasa Jivatma, Mayor
Attest: ____________________________
April Baldwin, City Clerk
