Sheldon, Iowa — The Sheldon City Council met in regular session on Wednesday afternoon.
By approving their consent agenda, council members approved the minutes from the previous meeting, the list of claims, a liquor license renewal for Train Station 2, approval of a SCAT applicant, pay application number two for Western Avenue, the setting of dates and prices for cleanup week, a restricted funds agreement with the Sheldon Chamber & Development Corporation (SCDC), and the approval of independent fee estimate services for Sheldon Regional Airport.
The council also heard from Hugh Lively from the transit service, “RIDES” and approved funding for that service for another year. For details, you can watch the meeting below.
The council approved a burn permit for a home at 415 West Park Street, submitted by the SCDC and Sheldon Fire Company Chief Brad Hindt. The residential property across the street and a little east of K&J Cycle has been purchased by the SCDC with the purpose of clearing the property for redevelopment. City officials note that on the day of the fire, Saturday, June 7th, Highway 18 will need to be detoured. The backup date is June 14th.
The council also fixed dates and times for public hearings on proposals for Children’s World. Both public hearings will be on Wednesday, May 21st, at 4:30 p.m.
SCDC executive director Tania Herrera Gonzales tells us more.
It was also announced at the meeting that Nicole Weber has resigned from her position at the Sheldon Public Library, and they are in the beginning stages of finding her replacement.
The council then went into closed session to discuss what Iowa code says are “matters relating to employment
conditions of employees of the governmental body who are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.”
