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City of Stockport, Iowa Meeting Minutes 2026

City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
January 12,2026
Stockport City Hall

Call to Order

Mayor Filson called the meeting to order at 6:25 p.m. A quorum was present.

Roll Call

Present: Mayor Filson; Council Members Padget, Nelson, Clark, Heisel, Schuck
Absent: McClaran
Also Present: City Clerk Cain and Maintenance, Brown

Reports (Summary)

Reports were received from Safe Coalition, Van Buren County Sheriff, Van Buren County Engineer, Maintenance, Utilities, and the City Clerk. No formal action was taken unless noted below.

Consent Agenda

  • Minutes: Approved December 8, 2025 regular meeting minutes.

Motions approved unanimously.

  • Treasurer’s Reports: Approved November and December 2025 reports.

Motions approved unanimously.

  • Bills: Approved payment of current bills.
    Motions approved unanimously.

Old Business

  • SRF Loan Forgiveness: Update received; no action taken.

  • Resolution No. 2026-5: Authorizing the City Clerk to apply for credit on behalf of the City of Stockport. Approved unanimously.

New Business

  • Resolution No. 2026-6: Establishing the 2026 regular meeting schedule (2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m.). Approved unanimously.

  • Resolution No. 2026-1: Setting a public hearing to sell city-owned property for February 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Approved unanimously.

  • Resolution No. 2026-2: Designating the Van Buren County Register as the official newspaper. Approved unanimously.

  • Resolution No. 2026-3: Providing financial support to Area 15 Regional Planning Commission. Approved unanimously.

  • Lynch Dallas Rates: Discussion only; no formal action.

  • LL Pelling Co. Sealcoat Pricing (2026): Approved unanimously.

  • Municipal Supply, Inc.: Sensus support expiration discussed; clerk to gather additional information.

  • Alliant Energy: Council agreed Mayor will remain first contact.

  • Van Buren County Post Prom Donation: No donation approved.

Additional Actions

  • Clerk Training (MPI): Approved payment of $280.

  • Clerk Books Hours: Approved purchase of 10 hours.

  • Stop Signs: Approved purchase of four stop signs, not to exceed $2,000 per sign.
    All motions approved unanimously.

Adjournment

Motion by Padget, second by Schuck, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m.

Special City Council Meeting Minutes
January 12, 2026
City Hall – Stockport, Iowa
 

1. Call to Order

The special meeting of the Stockport City Council was called to order at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Filson.

2. Roll Call

Present:
Mayor Filson
Council Members Madge Clark, Nathan Padget and Brent Heisel

Also Present:
Donna Cain, City Clerk (Minutes)
John Schuck

3. Purpose of Special Meeting

Intent to fill City Council vacancy by appointment.

4. Public Hearing

Mayor Filson opened the public hearing regarding the City Council vacancy.

  • Public Comments: None

At 6:10 P.M., Council Member Clark made a motion to close the public hearing. Council Member Padget seconded the motion.
Motion carried.

5. Closed Session

The City Council discussed the candidate presented to fill the vacant City Council position, John Schuck.

6. Reconvene to Open Session

At 6:11 P.M., Council Member Clark made a motion to reconvene into open session. Council Member Padget seconded the motion.
Motion carried.

7. Appointment to Fill Council Vacancy

Council Member Padget made a motion to appoint John Schuck to fill the vacant City Council seat. Council Member Heisel seconded the motion.
Vote: All Ayes
Motion carried.

8. Adjournment

At 6:13 P.M., Council Member Clark made a motion to adjourn. Council Member Heisel seconded the motion.
Motion carried.

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