Regular Meeting Shell Rock City Council

                               February 8, 2011

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

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

              Motion by Bonzer seconded by Kliebenstein to approve the consent agenda that included:  The minutes of January 4, 12, 17, and 19, 2011, the payment of the bills, and the financial reports for the month of December, 2010.  Roll Call Vote:  Ayes-Bonzer, B. DeWitt, J. DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Meyer.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

              Mike Tellinghuisen reported that our swimming pool needs to become handicapped accessible by the swimming pool season of 2012.  There will be more reported to the council as more information is gathered.

              Motion by Benjamin DeWitt seconded by Meyer:  A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $250,000 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT STREET, WATER AND SEWER IMPROVEMENT CAPITAL LOAN NOTES OF SHELL ROCK, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF.  Roll Call Vote:  Ayes-Bonzer, B. DeWitt, J. DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Meyer.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

              The Shell Rock 4th of July Committee was present and discussed the upcoming 2011 celebration with the council.

              Motion by Bonzer seconded by Meyer to approve the same streets being closed as last year and the same times and also to waive the fee for the Boyd Building for the 4th of July brunch for the 4th of July Committee.  Ayes-Bonzer, B. Dewitt, J. DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Meyer.  Nays-None.  Motion carried. 

              Motion by Kliebenstein seconded by Meyer:  A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE CHERRY STREET BRIDGE WITH DECK REPLACEMENT.  Roll Call Vote:  Ayes-Bonzer, B. DeWitt, J. DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Meyer.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

              Motion by Kliebenstein seconded by Benjamin DeWitt to approve Pay Application No. 5 to Stickfort Construction for the amount of $2,028.53.  Ayes-Bonzer, B. DeWitt, J. DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Meyer.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

              Resolution 005-2011 was introduced by Benjamin DeWitt seconded by James DeWitt:  A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY OF SHELL ROCK, IOWA’S PERSONNEL POLICIES BY MAKING CHANGES TO THE SECTION ON SICK AND WELLNESS LEAVE.  Roll Call Vote:  Ayes-Bonzer, B. DeWitt, J. DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Meyer.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

              Resolution 006-2011 was introduced by Bonzer seconded by James DeWitt:  A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING FUNDS:  From 2001 Street Special Assessment Fund to Willow Tree First Addition $19,187.35.  From 2003 Street Special Assessment Fund to Willow Tree First Addition $19,187.35.  From Sewer Utility Fund to Willow Tree First Addition $65,996.00.  Roll Call Vote:  Ayes-Bonzer, B. DeWitt, J. DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Meyer.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

              City Attorney Bruce Toenjes discussed the issue of gun control with the council and the council asked the City Attorney to have a resolution ready for the special council meeting on the 15th.

              Motion by Benjamin DeWitt seconded by James DeWitt to adjourn at 8:25 p.m.  Ayes-Bonzer, B. DeWitt, J. DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Meyer.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

                                          Larry Young

                                          MAYOR

              ATTEST:

              Marilyn Hardee

              CITY CLERK