Government : City of Shellsburg Minutes 6/21/22

6-21-22 a 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 Travis, Vogt, Reeves, Harvey, and Thorkildson.

Harvey motioned to approve the consent agenda, second by Vogt. All ayes.

Public Forum: resident requested parking a camper in town for 3-4 months until permanent location ready. Due to ordinance updates he is only allowed to live in two weeks at a time and only two times per year.

Ed Shaeffer shared the Big Day parade route with the council.

Judy Shaeffer updated on the fence around two sides of the basketball court in the park and wanted to confirm approval was still given.

Adam Harris from Radio Communications provided a bid and answered questions for cameras in the park.

April and May revenues were reviewed. April revenues were as follows: General $ 36,996.27

Library $3,713.56

Rec Department $ 1,525.00

Big Day $ 1,500.00

RUT $14,453.27

Employee Benefits $6,455.82

Emergency Fund $1,649.22

LOST $7,195.69

TIF $205,556.13

Debt Service $56,619.77

Water $11,513.16

Sewer $17,720.72

Garbage $10,515.48

May revenues were as follows:

General $29,695.31

Library $39,648.91

Cemetery $360.00

Rec Department $5,107.00

Big Day $1,625.00

RUT $5,518.90

Employee Benefits $370.56

Emergency Fund $94.66

LOST $8,465.17

TIF $9,259.46

Debt Service $103,077.54

2020 FEMA $8,911.16

Perpetual Care Fund $90.00

Water $13,793.55

Sewer $20,425.81

Garbage $11,011.93

Thorkildson motioned to approve the April Treasurer's Report, second by Travis. All ayes.

Thorkildson motioned to approve the May Treasurer's Report. Vogt second. All ayes.

Council to provide the clerk with a list of questions on the cemetery software to submit to the two candidates so they can make their decision on which software they prefer.

Vogt motioned to pay the railroad $111.38 for requested properties with the provision of posting a sign of the original rail station. Harvey second. All ayes.

Reeves motioned to approve spending up to and not to exceed $500.00 to get the sign made and in place. Travis second. Vogt abstained from the vote. All ayes.

Official letters to be sent to Wildcat and Jay Herman regarding sidewalks. Council to discuss future sidewalk reserve plan.

ARPA funds discussed and clerk to verify what projects the funds can be spent on. To be discussed at the July 5th meeting.

Library wage resolution to be reviewed at the July 5th meeting.

Harvey motioned to approve Resolution 06-21-2022, Employee Wage Resolution, with exception of all library employees and to include the updated wage rates. Reeves second. All ayes.

Vogt motioned to approve Roy's cigarette permit, second by Travis. All ayes.

Travis motioned to approve the Shellsburg Quick Stop cigarette permit, second by Vogt. All ayes.

A letter containing information on how to clean headstones was given to the council and will be kept at City Hall for public reference.

Letter to be sent regarding resident complaint with response and letter to neighbor with reference to the ordinance.

Vogt motioned to adjourn. Reeves second. All ayes.