Regular Meeting Shell Rock City Council

                                  April 5, 2011

              Mayor Pro Tem Glen Kliebenstein called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall with the Pledge of Allegiance.  Council members Donald Bonzer, Benjamin DeWitt, James DeWitt, Glen Kliebenstein, and Rosalee Meyer were present.  There were seven people in the audience.

              Motion by B. DeWitt seconded by J. DeWitt to approve the agenda with any additions.  Ayes-Bonzer, B. DeWitt, J. DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Meyer.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

              Motion by Meyer seconded by Bonzer to approve the consent agenda that included the minutes of March 8 & 31, 2011, payment of the bills, and the financial reports for the month of February, 2011.  Roll Call Vote:  Ayes-Bonzer, B. DeWitt, J. DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Meyer.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

              Resolution 014-2011 was introduced by J. DeWitt seconded by Bonzer:  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHELL ROCK, IOWA, AWARDING THE LOWEST, MOST RESPONSIBLE BID TO WATERTIGHT CONSTRUCTION FOR PROJECT NUMBER NINE IN THE SHELL ROCK HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM.  Roll Call Vote:  Ayes-Bonzer, B. DeWitt, J. DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Meyer.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

              George TeKippe from TeKippe Engineering was present and discussed with the council the Facility Plan Report for the sewer lagoons.  The report has to include a disinfection plan and an anti-degradation report.  These plans are required by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

              A representative from Iowa Rural Water Association asked if their company could put together and present a proposal to the council on using their association as a water source for the city.  The council agreed to listen to a proposal, but have the proposal focused on an emergency hook up situation.  The proposal will be presented at a future council meeting.

              Fire Chief Dwayne Sessler reported there is a fire truck stationed on the north side of the river now in case of emergency because of the bridge being closed for repair.

              The Fire Department was awarded $600 for a laptop computer from the Butler County Community Foundation.

              The Boyd Building Committee reported that the floor in the auditorium is going to be refinished in June and the committee was awarded $1000 for new tables from the Butler County Community Foundation.

              Police Chief Lou Staudt gave the monthly Police report and the council asked the Chief to watch the detour to be sure vehicles are not breaking the speed limit.

              Motion by B. DeWitt seconded by Meyer to appoint Ryan Miller to the Pool Board with his term to expire March 31, 2014.  Ayes-Bonzer, B. DeWitt, J. DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Meyer.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

              Ellen Day of 502 E. Mark Street requested an abatement of some of the sewer charges on her utility bill because of an outside water leak.  Motion by Bonzer seconded by J. DeWitt to abate $24.00 from the sewer portion of Ellen and Larry Day’s utility bill.  Ayes-Bonzer, B. DeWitt, J. DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Meyer.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

              Motion by Bonzer seconded by J. DeWitt to approve the Memorial Day Parade route for the 2011 celebration starting on E. Main Street by S. Prairie Street going to the city property by the Fire Fighter’s Museum to toss the wreath in the river and then going up S. Walnut Street to W. Washington Street to the Riverside Cemetery.  Ayes-Bonzer, B. DeWitt, J. DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Meyer.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

              Resolution 011-2011 was introduced by B. DeWitt seconded by Meyer:  A RESOLUTION HIRING THE PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER AND SETTING THE WAGE FOR THE 2011 SEASON.  Jim Hegg at $10.30 per hour.  Roll Call Vote:  Ayes-Bonzer, B. DeWitt, J. DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Meyer.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

              Resolution 012-2011 was introduced by J. DeWitt seconded by Bonzer:  A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WAGES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR STARTING JULY 1, 2011.  The following wages effective July 1, 2011:  Police Chief Louis Staudt $42,411/year + 4th of July celebration pay of $400.00, Public Works Director/Co-Zoning Administrator Mike Tellinghuisen $22.96/hour + overtime, Utility Worker David Green $15.28/hour + overtime, City Clerk/Co-Zoning Administrator Marilyn Hardee $39,796/year, Deputy City Clerk Rachel Nieman $15.12/hour, Meter Reader Bradley Kuethe $1,891/year, Library Director Debra Heidemann $11.96/hour, Assistant Librarian Susan Kaus $8.76/hour, Library Aide $7.47/hour.  Remaining Pay to stay the same:  Person taking minutes is $40.00 per meeting and mileage reimbursement of .43 per mile.  Roll Call Vote:  Ayes-Bonzer, B. DeWitt, J. DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Meyer.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

              Resolution 013-2011 was introduced by Meyer seconded by Bonzer:  A RESOLUTION SETTING THE DATES AND FEES FOR SPRING CLEAN UP 2010.  Dates for Spring Clean Up are April 25-29, 2011.  Roll Call Votes:  Ayes-Bonzer, B. DeWitt, J. DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Meyer.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

              There was discussion on whether to purchase a copier or continue to lease one and this was tabled until a later date.

              The second reading of Ordinance No. 330 was introduced by B. DeWitt seconded by Meyer:  AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHELL ROCK, IOWA, 2008, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO WATER RATES.  Roll Call Vote:  Ayes-Bonzer, B. DeWitt, J. DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Meyer.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

              Motion by J. DeWitt seconded by B. DeWitt to adjourn at 8:33 p.m.  Ayes-Bonzer, B. DeWitt, J. DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Meyer.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

                                          Glen Kliebenstein            Mayor Pro Tem

              ATTEST:

              Marilyn Hardee

              City Clerk