Government : City of Shellsburg Minutes 11/01/2021

On 11/0/-2021 a regular meeting of the Shellsburg City Council was called to order by Mayor Speckner at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers. Roll call was answered by Reeves, Chapman, Thorkildson, Blattler, and Vogt.

Vogt motioned to approve the consent agenda. Blattler second, all ayes.

Thorkildson motioned to sign the Johnson County Refuse contract over to LRS of Iowa. Vogt second. All ayes.

Mayor Speckner opened the public hearing to get the Jones Street culvert installation rebid. The west side storm drain is complete and weather permitting the east side storm drain might be done next week. There were not any questions. Vogt motioned to close the public hearing. Blattler second. All ayes.

Superintendent Robertson reported that they are finishing up flushing hydrants and installing radio reads. They also worked on the manhole behind the old bank. He mentioned that we will need to change the FFC route to be eligible for the STBG grant. Thorkildson motioned that a letter be sent to the DOT stating that the City of Shellsburg would be able to finish the balance of the Sells Bridge Project if we didn't receive the STBG Grant by getting a GO Bond. Reeves second. All ayes.

Deputy Rider gave the police report and the library reports were reviewed.

The Treasurer's report, bank rec, and September revenues were moved to the next meeting.

Chapman motioned to approve October claims, second by Blattler. All ayes.

The October claims are as follows:

AAA Pest Control $31.00

Alliant $4,775.66

Amanda Rhinehart $36.66

Appriver $ 50.66

Benton County Solid Waste $1,024.42

Cedar Rapids Municipal, bacteria testing, $25.00

Chris McVay, cemetery mowing Sept & Oct. $4,400.00

City Laundry $196.32

Croell, Jones street storm drain $143.50

Dan's Overhead Doors, bottom seal $294.50

ECICOG, building permits $496.00

IRS $4,678.59;

Fox Engineering, Water treatment facility study $4,236.00

GIS Benefits $77.40

GO VS, Christmas wreath $32.00

Gordon Flessch, City Hall copier $123.68

Halstead Doors $524.00

Impact 7G, wetland delineation $3,200.00

Iowa One Call $20.70

IPERS $2,725.45

John Deere Financial $108.51

Johnson County Refuse $6,937.50

Keystone Labs $387.00

Konica Minolta, library copier maintenance $102.00

Konica Minolta, library copier lease $70.43

Lynch Dallas $1,216.50

Menards $167.94

Municipal Supply $1,040.00

Palo Savings Bank $1,865.50

REC $157.03;\$35.55

Schimberg $954.28

Schminke Excavating, Jones Street storm drain and behind old bank $7,000.00

Scott McNeal, mileage $26.88

Simplesky $48.00

St. Lukes, drug screening $25.00

State Hygienic Labs $13.50

Treasurer State of Iowa $636.00

Steve Meyer Consulting, $200.00

UMB Bank, bond interest $24,085.00

USA Blue Book $27.94

USA Communications $256.81

Usborne & Kane Miller Books $993.28

USPS $138.40

Vinton Newspaper, subscription $166.34

Wellmark $ 3,442.86

Heather Clark $243.75

Tim Estling $1344.75

Julie Kimm $1,841.00

Scott McNeal $4272.00

Rick Robertson $5149.47

Taylor Shipley $427.50

Barb Tracey $4719.32.

There was not any public forum.

Reeve's motioned to approve Resolution #11-01-2021, designation of ARP funds to be used for Pressure Aeration with Detention System at the Water Treatment Plant. Blattler second. All ayes.

The contract with CVHS will be signed and returned once their president returns but it has been approved.

Chapman motioned to send new council members to MLA once elected. Blattler second. All ayes.

Thorkildson motioned to approve Resolution #11-01-2021A, TIF certification. Reeves second. All ayes.

Chapman motioned to approve Resolution #11-01-2021B, Annual Urban Renewal Report. Reeves second. All ayes.

Blattler motioned to approve Resolution #11-01-2021C, Annual Financial Report. Reeves second.

All ayes.

Thorkildson motioned to approve Resolution #11-01-2021, Annual Street Finance Report. Blattler second. All ayes.

Vogt motioned to adjourn, Reeves second. All ayes.