Government : City of Shellsburg Council Minutes 09-6-22

City of Shellsburg Council Minutes 09-6-22

9-06-2022 a regular meeting of the Shellsburg City Council was called to order by Mayor Speckner at 6:00pm in the Council Chambers.

Roll Call was answered by Travis, Vogt, Reeves, Harvey, and Thorkildson.

Travis added a change to the 8-16-22 minutes, her vote on Resolution #08-16-2022A, Authorizing the City of Shellsburg to participate in the Rural Housing Readiness Assessment was nay. Reeves motioned to approve the amended consent agenda. Harvey second. All ayes.

Public Forum: Tim Peter's voiced concerns regarding the new RV ordinance. The Council chose to have the ordinance committee meet to discuss and modify.

Superintendent Robertson reported that the Jones Street culvert should be completed by the middle or end of next week.

The Timber Ridge generator radiator needs to be replaced in the amount of $6,344.17.

Bridge inspections were completed 9-06-22.

The solar panels will need to go out for bid and require an engineer. The Council chose to keep moving forward investigating more information on them.

There is a utility easement in question on a resident property to be discussed at the 9-20-22 meeting.

Alliant is to stake out the streetlights by Wildcat 9-07-22.

Superintendent McNeal stated that the walk bridge has been taken out on Jones, would the Council want it somewhere else or sell it? They decided to check if the school could utilize, if not sell it. They are continuing patching streets as needed. He spread the new chips in the park which were donated by Evergreen. Thank you!!

SACG is to work with Superintendent McNeal to organize completing the trail loop in Memorial Park. He provided pricing on an additional speed sign. Harvey motioned to purchase a second speed sign not to exceed $ 3,500.00. Reeves second. All ayes.

He mentioned four culverts and seven ditches need work. Not inclusive of Main Street or the catch basin across from City Hall.

The library and police reports were reviewed.

The July revenues were reviewed and are as follows:

General $3,863.01

Library $ 85.44

Museum $ 127.00

REC Dept. $5,752.43

Big Day $7,235.58

RUT $10,168.98

Employee Benefits $167.09

Emergency Fund$ 42.68

LOST $8,465.17

Debt Service $685.31

Water $6,753.06

Sewer $ 10,671.68

Garbage $5,720.63

Harvey motioned to approve the July Treasurer's report. Reeves second. All ayes.

Vogt motioned to approve the following claims, seconded by Reeves. All ayes.

AAA Pest Control $ 31.00;

Alliant $5,507.27

Altorfer $5,539.44

Appriver $123.07;

Atkins Lumber $123.13

Barb Tracey, mileage $201.63

Benton County Solid Waste $1,311.92

Cedar River Billboard, railroad sign $300.00

City Laundry $216.22

D&S Portables $595.00

Econo Signs, street signs $144.16

IRS $8,241.00

GIS Benefits $82.56

Gordon Flesch Company, copier $136.45

IIMC, annual membership $175.00

IPERS $ 5,179.68

Johnson County Refuse $28,002.00

Microbac Labs $481.88

Kromminga Motors $512.79

Kurt's Enterprises $770.40

LL Pelling, seal coat $47,942.90

Lynch Dallas $9,861.95

Marion Janitorial $117.97

Menards $153.82

Origin Design $36,631.50

P&K Midwest $181.13

Palo Savings Bank $1,079.44

Quill $89.15; REC $143.15

Roy's $257.21

Schimberg Co $1,783.68

Schminke Equipment, main repair $4,475.00

Shellsburg Quick Stop $1,126.48

Simple Sky $48.00

State Hygienic Lab $ 13.50

Treasurer State of Iowa $1,199.00

Steve's Grinding $280.00

Teresa Drtina, summer program $39.96

USA Communications $73.99

USPS $158.40

Vinton Newspaper $130.68

Wellmark $ $,452.62

Tim Estling $1,740.70

Julie Kimm $ 1,479.60

Christie Kintzel $1,584.00

Maybell McDaniel $267.80

Scott McNeal $ 6,808.50

Shane Rieck $4,809.00

Rick Robertson $8,392.50

Barb Tracey $ 7,566.00

Cindy Werning $280.68

The comprehensive plan is to be reviewed and will be discussed at the 10-18-22 meeting.

Keep the City email address and get updated instructions for council members to setup.

Property clean-up was discussed. 32 letters were sent out in May, 18 nuisances were corrected and 11 received a notice to abate sent 9-01-22.

Reeves motioned to approve the Iowa D.O.T. Grade Crossing Surface Repair Fund for the Smith Street Bridge railroad crossing. Harvey seconded. All ayes.

Thorkildson motioned to approve the Iowa D.O.T. Bridge/Swap Funding Agreement. Reeves second. All ayes.

Reeves motioned to approve Resolution #09-06-2022, authorizing Superintendent Robertson to sign all documents related to the Smith Street Bridge Project moving forward. Vogt second. All ayes.

Chapter 122.05 was discussed to adjust annual fee to $100.00.

Mayor Speckner requested suggestions for Board of Adjustments replacement members.

Vogt motioned to approve Resolution #09-06-2022A, accepting donation of real property. Reeves second. All ayes.

Harvey motioned to approve the 1st reading of Ordinance #470 with the revision to 120.03 to remove Police Chief and replace with Peace Officer. Reeves second. All ayes.

Vogt motioned to waive the second and third readings of Ordinance #470 with the revision. Reeves second. All ayes.

Harvey motioned to adopt the revised Ordinance #470. Reeves second. All ayes.

Vogt motioned to adjourn, second by Reeves. All ayes