REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WOODBINE MUNICIPAL LIGHT & POWER AND WOODBINE WATER UTILITY BOARD FEBRUARY 17, 2026 The Woodbine Municipal Light & Power Board of Trustees met in regular session February 17, 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 Keith Mann City Council Member, Cheryl Book and Randy Bruck from Woodbine Main Street. Motion by Barnum, second by Ridder to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Motion by Barnum, second by Ridder to approve the minutes of the January 22, 2026, 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 22214. Bank Drafts: INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, WITHHOLDING, $6598.90 TYLER TECHNOLOGY, CREDIT CARD FEES, $527.82 ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS, CO-INSURANCE, $217.60 TREASURER – STATE OF IOWA, SALES & EXCISE TAX, $5016.23 WINDSTREAM, PHONE & FAX, $239.44 MISSOURI RIVER ENERGY SERVICES, ENERGY COSTS, $85552.41 WELLMARK, INSURANCE PREMIUMS, $8469.80 ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS, CO-INSURANCE, $1763.69 OXEN TECHNOLOGY, IT SERVICES, $1490.40 Checks signed after the meeting: WOODHOUSE, SERVICE TRUCK CHASSIS, $55800.00 RYAN MICHEL, MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT, $198.65 IOWA ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL, BILLING SUPPLIES, $242.68 IOWA ONE CALL, ONE CALL, $17.20 WALKER’S SERVICE, FUEL, $352.20 HARRISON COUNTY REC, UTILITIES, $58.61 S&H SOFTENERS, WATER SOFTENERS, $18.00 FIRST BANKCARD, CREDIT CARD, $4096.55 BORDER STATES INDUSTRIES, TRANSFORMER, $2483.94 VAN WERT, WATER METERS, $4897.08 HARRISON COUNTY TIMES-REPORTER, ADS & PUBLICATIONS, $177.11 UTILITY EQUIPMENT COMPANY, CURB WRENCH, $239.84 STATE HYGIENIC LABORATORY, WATER TESTING, $53.50 KARA THOMSEN, CLEANING, $210.00 VERIZON, IPAD SERVICE, $240.06 FIDELITY SECURITY LIFE, VISION INSURANCE, $80.85 ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING, COPIER LEASE, $221.85 BLAZEK LAW OFFICE, LEGAL FEES, $280.00 The monthly operating reports were reviewed. Motion by Barnum, second by Ridder to approve the monthly reports. All were in favor. January’s electric revenues were $136,611.67; water revenues were $39,234.59 and joint expenses for water and electric were $122,756.06. A motion was made by Barnum, seconded by Ridder, to approve the 3-year pledge to Woodbine Main Street for $12,000.00 per year. Motion carried. A motion was made by Vandemark, seconded by Barnum to purchase a new gas-powered mower for $13,000. Motion carried. The Board held a discussion regarding the Budget for Fiscal Year 2027. No action was taken. A motion was made by Vandemark, second by Ridder to set a public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget for March 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM in the Conference Room. Motion carried. General discussion took place with no decisions being made at this time. The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 4:30 PM. There will also be a special meeting on Monday, March 9, 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 5:25 PM. Lisa Vandemark, Board Chairman ATTEST: Bethany Linkenhoker, Secretary HCTR 2-25-26
