REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WOODBINE MUNICIPAL LIGHT & POWER AND WOODBINE WATER UTILITY BOARD JANUARY 22, 2026 The Woodbine Municipal Light & Power Board of Trustees met in regular session January 22, 2026, at 4:30 PM in the conference room. Present was Board Chairperson Lisa Vandemark, Board Trustee Paul Ridder, Board Trustee Kert Barnum, Board Secretary Bethany Linkenhoker and Superintendent Jim Reisz. Also, present was Rob Cogdill Mayor of the City of Woodbine and Ryan Michel, Water Operator in Charge, Lisa Koch City Administrator of the City of Woodbine, Tim Miller of MRES and Keith Mann City Council Member. Motion by Barnum, second by Vandemark to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Motion by Barnum, second by Ridder to approve the minutes of the December 16, 2025, regular meeting. All were in favor. Citizens present did not wish to address the Board. The following bills were presented and approved for payment by a motion from Barnum and second from Ridder. Motion Approved. The final check number on this month’s register is 22195. Bank Drafts: WINDSTREAM, PHONE & FAX, $176.74 WELLMARK, HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS, $8469.80 ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS, CO-INSURANCE, $261.51 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, WITHHOLDING, $3427.21 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, CREDIT CARD FEES, $425.65 FARMERS TRUST & SAVINGS BANK, DEPOSIT SLIPS, $164.27 TREASURER – STATE OF IOWA, WITHHOLDING, $772.17 IPERS, IPERS, $4623.31 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, WITHHOLDING, $3521.52 TREASURER – STATE OF IOWA, SALES & EXCISE TAX, $5466.13 WINSTREAM, PHONE & FAX, $62.84 MISSOURI RIVER ENERGY SERVICES, ENERGY COSTS, $71628.96 WELLMARK, HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS, $8519.80 ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS, CO-INSURANCE, $327.74 OXEN TECHNOLOGY, IT SERVICES, $1490.40 Checks signed after the meeting: IOWA ONE CALL, ONE CALL, $10.80 CITY OF WOODINBE, UTILITITES, $59.68 THE OFFICE STOP, BILLING SUPPLIES, $953.70 VAN WALL EQUIPMENT, TRUCK EXPENSE, $130.67 MADISON NATIONAL LIFE INS CO., LIFE INSURANCE PREMIUMS, $1305.30 HARRISON COUNTY TIMES-REPORTER, ADS & PUBLICATIONS, $83.84 ACCO, CHEMICALS, $921.94 WOODBINE MUNICIPAL LIGHT & POWER, UTILITIES, $3470.47 FORCE FITTERS, UNIFORMS, $122.07 REFUND: BAKER, JULIE, DEPOSIT REFUND, $120.75 REFUND: HOLT, AUTUMN, DEPOSIT REFUND, $100.00 REFUND: ROSA DIAZ, PATRICIA, DEPOSIT REFUND, $102.68 REFUND: 1ST 3 LLC, DEPOSIT REFUND, $31.59 REFUND: MELTON, REUBEN, DEPOSIT REFUND, $94.83 ECHO GROUP, INC, STREETLIGHTS, $1173.50 IOWA ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL UT, SAFETY TRAINING, $1026.75 WALKER’S SERVICE, FUEL, $224.20 HARRISON COUNTY REC, UTILITIES, $56.02 MO VALLEY NAPA, TRUCK EXPENSE, $11.76 HOMETOWN HARDWARE, SUPPLIES, $33.27 S & H SOFTENERS, WATER SOFTENER, $18.00 WESTERN IOWA WIRELESS, INTERNET, $686.43 FIRST BANKCARD, CREDIT CARDS, $537.88 STATE HYGIENIC LABORATORY, WATER TESTING, $53.50 KARA THOMSEN, CLEANING, $210.00 VERIZON, IPAD SERVICE, $240.08 FIDELITY SECURITY LIFE, VISION INS. PREMIUMS, $80.85 ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING, COPIER LEASE, $207.69 BLAZEK LAW OFFICE, LEGAL FEES, $60.00 REFUND: ROSA DIAZ, PATRICIA, REFUND, $131.88 ECHO GROUP, INC., NEW SERVICE SUPPLIES, $45.35 CITY OF WODDBINE, UTILITIES, $58.20 WOODBINE MUNICIPAL LIGHT & POWER, UTILITIES, $1588.77 UTILITY EQUIPMENT COMPANY, SADDLE, $109.78 REFUND: BRADSHAW, ASHLEY J, DEPOSIT REFUND, $103.75 REFUND: HARDY, WAYNE, REFUND, $1358.29 The monthly operating reports were reviewed. Motion by Ridder, second by Barnum to approve the monthly reports. All were in favor. December’s electric revenues were $148,258.36; water revenues were $37,760.99 and joint expenses for water and electric were $139,760.39. Tim Miller of MRES presented the Water Rate Study to the Board. A motion was made by Ridder, seconded by Barnum to approve the following resolution: Resolution 2026-1-22A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING WATER RATES WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Woodbine Water Utility Board has determined that due to the increased wholesale water costs, major infrastructure upgrades and in order to insure sound financial management of the Utility, it is necessary to increase the rates being charged for water service. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Trustees of Woodbine Water Utility Board, as follows: Section No. 1. That the following schedule of rates and charges for water utilities furnished to users in Woodbine, Iowa is adopted and made effective on all bills rendered on or after March 18, 2026: Inside City, Customer Charge Up to 1” Meter, $21.50/month Over 1” Meter, $45.00/month Volume Charge, Per 1000 Gallons, $7.14 Outside City, Customer Charge Up to 1” Meter, $38.00 Over 1” Meter, $49.50 Volume Charge, Per 1000 Gallons, $7.85 Section No. 2. That the notice, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution, shall be mailed to all customers of Woodbine Water Supply on or before the 25th day of February 2026. A copy of this resolution shall also be published and posted in the same manner as an ordinance. Section No. 3. These changes are effective on the 18th day of March 2026. Section No. 4. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are and the same are hereby repealed. Passed and approved this 22nd day of January 2026 Voting Aye: Ridder, Barnum and Vandemark. Motion carried. A motion was made by Ridder, seconded by Barnum to approve the following resolution: Resolution 2026-1-22B RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ELECTRIC RATES WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Woodbine Municipal Light and Power has determined that due to increased wholesale power costs, major infrastructure upgrades, and in order to insure sound financial management of the Utilities, it is necessary to increase the rates being charged for certain classes of service. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Trustees of Woodbine Municipal Light and Power, as follows: Section No. 1. That the following schedule of rates and charges for electric utilities furnished to users in Woodbine, Iowa is adopted and made effective on all bills rendered on or after March 18, 2026: Residential 01, Customer Charge, $18.00 Energy Charge – per kWh June -September, $0.109 October – May All (Non-Electric Heat), $0.102 All (Electric Heat), $0.091 Water/House Heat 03, Energy Charge – per kWh June-September, $0.109 October-May, $0.102 October – May (Electric Heat), $0.091 Small Commercial 02 (Under 25 kW), Customer Charge Single Phase, $24.50 Three Phase, $32.50 Energy Charge – per kWh June-September, $0.106 October-May, $0.102 Large Commercial 04 (25 kW or more), Customer Charge, $46.00 Energy Charge – per kWh, $0.062 Demand Charge – per kWh June – September, $10.60 October – May, $9.60 Section No. 2. That the notice, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution, shall be mailed to all customers of Woodbine Municipal Light and Power on or before the 25th day of February 2026. A copy of this resolution shall also be published and posted in the same manner as an ordinance. Section No. 3. These changes are effective on the 18th day of March 2026. Section No. 4. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are and the same are hereby repealed. Passed and approved this 22nd day of January 2026 Voting Aye: Ridder, Barnum and Vandemark. Motion carried. A motion was made by Barnum, seconded by Ridder to approve the MRES/WAPA REC Contract and Amendment. Motion carried. The Board held a Budget Work Session for the FY2027 Budget. The Board discussed the purchase of a new mower. Not action was taken at this time. A motion was made by Ridder, seconded by Barnum to approve the purchase of the new service truck chassis based on the quote received. Motion carried. A motion was made by Ridder, seconded by Barnum to approve the Service Truck Service Body Purchase to be paid out the FY2027 budget based on the quote received. Motion carried. A motion was made by Vandemark, second by Ridder to accept the extended resignation date of March 31, 2026, of Board Member Kert Barnum. Voting Aye: Ridder and Vandemark. Abstaining: Barnum. Motion carried. General discussion took place with no decisions being made at this time. The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 4:30 PM. There being no further business, a motion was made by Barnum and seconded by Ridder with all in favor to adjourn at 6:15 PM. Lisa Vandemark, Board Chairman ATTEST: Bethany Linkenhoker, Secretary HCTR 1-28-26
