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Sabula council approves patio work, special permit with one dissent and moves to hire reserve officer
Summary
At its May 26 meeting, the Sabula City Council approved routine consent items, authorized patio work at 312 River Street, granted a special building permit with a 4–1 vote, set a public hearing for June 23 on city-owned property and voted to proceed with hiring a reserve police officer.
The Sabula City Council voted Tuesday to approve several routine and permit-related items, including patio work at 312 River Street, a special building permit with one dissenting vote, and authorization to proceed with hiring a reserve police officer.
Mayor Curtis Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Councilmember Erica Shoemaker moved to open the regular meeting; Councilmember Mike O’Hara seconded, and the motion carried with all ayes. The council then approved the consent agenda—including amended minutes for April 28 and May 18, amended April claims, May claims and payroll, and the April financial statements—on a motion by Shoemaker seconded by Scott Hibbard.
On a separate item, Councilmember Dave Ward moved to approve patio work at 312 River Street and an easement agreement that clarifies repair order and responsibility. Shoemaker seconded the motion, which the council approved unanimously. The council also granted a special building permit for Tyler Kempter with the condition that steps not be placed on the sidewalk; the vote was recorded as ayes from Ward, Jeremy Diercks, Scott Hibbard and Erica Shoemaker, and a nay from Mike O’Hara, allowing the permit to pass.
The council approved a Mutual Aid Agreement with the American Public Power Association and placed on file a notification from the Iowa Department of Transportation regarding the 2027 PCC pavement project on Highway 52. On the conveyance of city-owned real estate, Shoemaker moved to set a public hearing for June 23; the motion carried with Diercks, Ward, Shoemaker and O’Hara voting aye and Hibbard abstaining.
On public safety staffing, Shoemaker moved to proceed with hiring a reserve police officer; Dave Ward seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
The meeting concluded after the council noted department reports would be published rather than read aloud, and Councilmember Mike O’Hara moved to adjourn. The council adjourned following an all-ayes vote.
Next steps and procedural follow-ups include the public hearing on June 23 for the proposed conveyance of city property, publication of department reports at City Hall, and completion of the easement agreement language for 312 River Street.
