Shelbina council awards maintenance-shed contract, approves service agreement and authorizes police equipment removal and hiring

At its Nov. 10 meeting, the Shelbina City Council approved several procurement and public-safety actions, including awarding a maintenance-shed contract, approving a service partnership resolution, and addressing a patrol-vehicle loss.

City Superintendent Brian Fifer presented three bids for a 132-by-40-foot maintenance shed: Jake Strayhorn submitted $52,964.13, Schwada Builders $110,000, and 12-D Construction $115,500. On a motion by James Simpson, seconded by Nick Broughton, the council accepted the low bid from Jake Strayhorn and directed the use of funds from the Special Interest Project to cover the cost.

The council also approved Resolution #25-22, a service partnership agreement with Hach covering Jan. 10, 2026, through Jan. 9, 2027. The motion to approve the resolution passed unanimously.

Council addressed a patrol vehicle that the insurer declared a total loss because of frame damage. The City Marshal requested permission to have equipment removed from the totaled 2021 Charger; the council approved the request and also voted to approach the Missouri State Highway Patrol about acquiring a replacement 2021 Charger.

In new-business and personnel actions, the council approved purchasing a third hotspot for patrol vehicles to improve field connectivity and, after a closed session, authorized the City Marshal to interview and hire a police officer. Council also approved a continuing 3% annual salary increase for the City Marshal for the next four-year term. Several routine items were approved or tabled, including deferring parks-advertising discussion and approving a holiday meal for city employees on Dec. 19.

The council entered closed session at 7:01 p.m. and reconvened at 7:25 p.m.; the meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.