May 28, 2025
The Sanborn Electric and Telecommunications Board met in regular session at Sanborn City Hall on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.
Board members present: Jeff Kuehl, Rick Maranell, and Josh Rydberg.
Board members absent: None
Other present: Jim Zeutenhorst
Motion Kuehl, seconded by Maranell to adopt the agenda. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion Maranell, seconded by Kuehl to approve the minutes of the April 30, 2025,
Board Meeting. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion Kuehl, seconded by Maranell to approve the following bills for payment:
Motion carried 3-0.
Bill List – Sanborn Municipal Light Plant
Meeting Date – May 28, 2025
GENERAL FUND:
Amount

• 610 Depot Plant maint., distribution maint. $187.75
• Border States Industries Plant maint. $251.58
• City of Sanborn City Hall bills split for April 2025 $5,401.01
• City of Sanborn Gas & diesel purchases 1/16/25 – 5/14/25
  $1,377.78
• Don’s Auto Service Tire/valve stem, two batteries $575.40
• EFTPS – 941 FICA, Medicare & Federal taxes $6,900.14
• Iowa Department of Revenue Sales Tax for April 2025 $7,341.40
• Iowa State Bank HSA contrib. by employees $200.00
• IPERS April 2025 wages
  $4,302.10
• Lawson Products COGS – Drill bit set ordered/sold to Karter VanMeeteren $144.25
• Marcus News Publish Board minutes $84.36
• Missouri River Energy Purchased power $71,894.47
• Sanborn Daycare Association
  Donation/economic development
  $425.00
• Sanborn Municipal Utilities Utilities – warehouse, plant, substation
  $783.04
• Sanborn Savings Bank HSA Contrib. by employees $673.08
• The Community Agency Phone/Internet/Cable $289.65
• VanDyke, Rob & Lisa Utility account credit balance refund $509.98
• VISA Distrib. maint., plant maint., safety, meeting expense $886.45
• WAPA Purchased power
  $26,462.75
• Wesco Inventory, distribution maint. $7,224.64
  $135,914.83
  MISC.
• Meter Deposit Refunds Two refunds $640.00
  $640.00
  EMPLOYEE BENEFIT FUND:
• Aflac Aflac – for April 2025 payroll deductions $86.28
• Delta Dental Dental ins. – for June 2025 $67.72
• Equitable Financial Life Ins. Life/LTD/STD – for June 2025
  $208.48
• Iowa State Bank HSA contrib. for May 2025 $100.00
• Sanborn Savings Bank HSA contrib. for May 2025 $217.00
• Wellmark Health Ins. for June 2025 $5,480.28
  $6,159.76
• Checks issued prior to meeting.
  TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $142,714.59
  Month Ending April 30, 2025:
  Revenue: $255,801.03
  Expense: $178,585.73
  Motion Kuehl seconded by Maranell to approve the following April 2025 reports:
  Financial Report, Purchased Power Report, and Sales and Revenue Report. Motion carried 3-0.
  Melissa Michaels and Brianne Miller were present representing the Sanborn Daycare. A progress report was given on the new Sanborn Daycare project and the most recent information on the possibility of the Grant from the State of Iowa and the fundraising efforts of the Sanborn Daycare.
  Rydberg introduced RESOLUTION #2025-04 “A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE TO THE SANBORN DAYCARE ASSOCIATION.” Motion Rydberg, seconded by Kuehl and upon the roll being called, the following named members of the board voted:
  AYES: Kuehl, Maranell, Rydberg
  NAYES: None
  Motion Carried: 3-0
  Rydberg introduced RESOLUTION #2025-05 “A RESOLUTION TO CHANGE THE SANBORN ELECTRIC AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ELECTRIC SERVICE RULES, CHANGING SUBSECTION 3.2 CUSTOMER DEPOSITS.” Motion Rydberg, seconded by Kuehl and upon the roll being called, the following named members of the board voted:
  AYES: Kuehl, Maranell, Rydberg
  NAYES: None
  Motion Carried: 3-0
  Motion by Kuehl, seconded by Rick to appoint Terry Jaycox to the TCA Programming Board for a two-year term, effective July 1, 2025, and expiring July 1, 2027. Motion carried 3-0.
  There being no further business, motion Maranell, seconded by Rydberg to adjourn at 1:25 p.m.
  The next regular meeting of the Board is scheduled for Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 12:00 noon at Sanborn City Hall.
  Josh Rydberg, President of Board
  Prepared by Michelle Vos, Utility Clerk
  Published in the Sanborn Pioneer on June 12.