Government : Shellsburg City Council Minutes 3-6-23

Shellsburg City Council Minutes 3-6-23

3-06-2023 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 Reeves, Harvey, and Travis. Thorkildson and Vogt were absent.

Electronic Engineering was added to the consent agenda. Travis motioned to approve the amended consent agenda, seconded by Reeves. All ayes.

Maggie Burger, of Speer Financial attended to explain the bid award and was available for any questions regarding the bonding process.

Harvey motioned to approve Resolution #03-06-2023, Awarding GO Bonds. Travis second. A roll call vote was taken. Reeves, Harvey, and Travis aye. Vogt and Thorkildson were absent.

Public Forum: Ed Shaffer supplied the flyer for the 2023 garage sales.

Bervid's requested an update on how to move forward regarding the sidewalk for the new house.

Superintendent Robertson reported that the bridge project has started and suggested someone make a video diary of the progress.

The annexation for the solar project is in progress.

Timber Ridge concerns were discussed.

Library reports were moved to the next meeting.

The January bank rec and revenues were reviewed. No questions. Harvey motioned to approve the January treasurer's report, seconded by Reeves. All ayes.

The January revenues were as follows:

General, $7,938.66;

Library $ 2,558.64;

Cemetery $ 540.81;

RUT $9,791.83;

LOST $8,211.99;

TIF $ 283.20;

Perpetual Care 135.00;

Water $14,683.79;

Sewer $22,062.84,

Garbage $12,296.88.

The February bank rec and revenues were reviewed. No questions. Travis motioned to approve the February treasurer's report, seconded by Reeves. All ayes. The February revenues were as follows:

General $1,741.07;

Library $61.46;

Cemetery $.74;

Rec Dept $730.00;

RUT $11,439.63;

Employee Benefits $16.79;

Emergency Fund $3.80;

LOST $8,220.01;

Debt Service $34.62;

Water $18,556.29;

Sewer $19,673.47;

Garbage $11,658.83.

Reeves motioned to approve the February claims, seconded by Travis. All ayes.

The February claims were as follows:

AAA Pest Control $ 31.00;

ACCO $861.00;

Alliant $5,661.67;

Appriver $ 111.28;

Arnold Motor $ 104.94;

B&R, siren maintenance $ 2,400.00;

Barb Tracey, mileage $ 52.45;

Benton County Auditor $ 1st qtr law enforcement $ 8,450.00;

Benton County Solid Waster $ 8,203.34;

Cedar Rapids Tire $1,781.22;

Cedar Valley Humane Society, stray dog $130.00;

City Laundry $324.33;

Consolidated Energy $ 37.44;

IRS $ 4,177.22; GIS Benefits $134.58;

Gorden Flesch $142.81;

Hawkeye State Scale, lab supplies $110.00;

Impact 7G $ 3,408.75;

Iowa DNR $ 175.00;

Iowa One Call $7.20;

Ipers $2,582.23;

Jim Hidinger, website $80.00;

Johnson County Refuse $6,963.00;

Microbac $ 608.00;

Konica Minolta $263.26;

Lynch Dallas $ 5,255.22;

Menards $62.67;

Palo Savings Bank, credit card charges $908.13;

PCI, 1 st bridge pay estimate $17,169.00;

Quill $58.57; REC $775.77;

Roy's $11.56;

Schimberg $786.37;

Schminke Excavating $3,443.00;

Shellsburg Quick Stop $62.00;

Simple Sky $48.00;

Treasurer of State $596.71;

Storey Kenworthy $363.00;

Treasurer of State, excise tax $768.26;

USA Communications $133.44;

USPS $164.64;

Vinton Livewire $157.00;

Vinton Newspaper $317.14;

Wellmark $1,274.99;

Christi Kintzel $871.20;

Marge Mcdonald $ 406.86;

Shane Rieck $3,3339.00;

Rick Robertson $6420.00;

Barb Tracey $5378.75;

Antonia Wolfe $215.00.

The new employee was discussed. Start day to be April 3 rd , 2023.

Harvey motioned to appoint Molly Glenn as the new member of the P&Z Commission. Travis second. All ayes.

The Masonic Lodge lease/contract was reviewed. It should state seal coating not asphalt.

Travis motioned to set the budget hearing for 3-21-2023, seconded by Harvey. All ayes.

The Big Day parade route was reviewed and approved.

The 1 st reading of Ordinance #474 has been postponed until the P&Z Board has time to review.

Clerk is to verify invoice from Electronic Engineering does not exceed the contract.

Reeves motioned to adjourn, seconded by Travis. All ayes.