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Shelbina council adopts tap ordinance, approves property sale and joins State Blue Shield program
Summary
At its May 13 meeting the Shelbina City Council adopted Ordinance #1805 setting procedures and rates for utility taps, approved the sale of city property to K & A Glover Properties as Ordinance #1806, and passed Resolution #25-12 committing to the State's Blue Shield public-safety program. The council also approved multiple contracts and project steps and set a $50/month repayment plan for a transferred utility balance.
Mayor Al Dimmitt called the Shelbina City Council to order at 5:30 p.m. on May 13, 2025. The council approved the meeting agenda and then took up public comment, routine business, and a series of ordinances, contracts and project actions.
Why it matters: Ordinance #1805 establishes the city’s rates, procedures and responsibilities for water, sewer, electrical and gas taps — rules that affect residents and developers. Ordinance #1806 transfers a parcel of city-owned real property to a private buyer, and Resolution #25-12 signals the city’s formal commitment to a state-level public-safety initiative aimed at reducing violent crime.
The council approved a resident request to remove penalties on a past-due utility balance transferred from a family member’s account and established a $50 monthly repayment plan beginning in June, with May skipped. Christina and Leo Mahaffey presented the request; Alderman Curt Hines moved for the penalty removal and repayment arrangement and Alderman James Simpson seconded; the council voted to approve the plan.
On policy and capital matters, the council unanimously approved a set of contract and project actions: extending the supplemental agreement for the TAPS project with Great River Engineering through August 2025; renewing the City’s master service agreement with McClure Engineering and authorizing a task order for McClure to renew the city’s owner-supervised plan; contracting for asbestos removal, title work and mailing of demolition-grant notifications related to a demolition-grant project; and engaging William’s Keeper, LLC to complete the fiscal-year 2025 city audit. The council also authorized repairs at the wastewater treatment facility and approved the sale of a 2013 Utility Club Car golf cart to offset the purchase of new equipment.
In ordinance business, Bill NO. 25-10 (read by title), which establishes tap rates and procedures, was read for a first and second time and adopted as Ordinance #1805. Roll-call votes recorded Aldermen Wharton, Broughton, Simpson and Hines voting yes on the readings and adoption. Bill NO. 25-11 (read by title), agreeing to sell city-owned real property to K & A Glover Properties, LLC, was read twice and adopted as Ordinance #1806 with the same recorded affirmative votes by the four aldermen. The council then approved Resolution #25-12, a statement of the city’s commitment to reduce violent crime as part of the State’s Blue Shield Program; the resolution passed by recorded vote with the aldermen voting in favor.
Other items: Alderman James Simpson moved to raise the minimum golf-cart rental age at Shelbina Lakeside Golf Course to 16 with photo identification required; that policy change was approved. Alderman Nick Broughton scheduled a Parks and Recreation meeting for June 11 to plan Fourth of July activities and moved to open a new fundraising checking account at Community State Bank with Jordan Mahaffey and Michaela Christopher as signatories. The USDA police-car grant showed final closing paperwork and signatures were requested; the council also approved a $25 gift certificate to Baptist Homes of Shelbina.
The FY2026 budget worksheet was presented for review and scheduled for formal approval at the next council meeting. City Superintendent Brian Fifer reported public-works activity including pool preparations, replacement of several electrical poles, and completion of sewer and water taps. Mayor Al Dimmitt, City Attorney Jim McConnell, City Marshal Je Brown and City Clerk Jordan Mahaffey provided department updates.
Procedural notes: At 7:26 p.m. the council entered closed session on a motion by Alderman Curt Hines; the council returned to open session at 7:32 p.m. and adjourned at 7:38 p.m. on a motion by Alderman Nick Broughton.
Votes at a glance: Ordinance #1805 (Bill NO. 25-10): adopted (recorded affirmative votes — Wharton, Broughton, Simpson, Hines). Ordinance #1806 (Bill NO. 25-11): adopted (recorded affirmative votes — Hines, Wharton, Broughton, Simpson). Resolution #25-12: approved (recorded affirmative votes — Simpson, Hines, Wharton, Broughton). Several administrative motions (e.g., contract renewals, demolition-grant steps, audit engagement) passed by voice or unanimous recorded votes as noted in the minutes.
What’s next: The FY2026 budget will return for approval at the next meeting; demolition-grant notifications and related title and abatement work will proceed as authorized. The council did not set additional public hearings on the ordinances at this meeting.
