REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 9, 2018
A regular meeting of the City Council of Vinton, Iowa, was held on the 9th day of August, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers, Vinton, Iowa. Mayor Maynard presided and the roll being called the following Council Members were present and absent: Present: Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Absent: None.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Mayor Maynard asked to move one item from new business, a request from the Presbyterian Church, up to Citizen’s Input. Motion by Elwick, second by Stark to approve the amended agenda. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Elwick, second by Hessenius to approve the consent agenda. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Items on the consent agenda are to receive and file the council meeting minutes of July 26, 2018 and August 2, 2018, to approve invoices in the amount of $546,134.59, receive and file the July revenue and expenditure report, to receive and file the Library Board meeting minutes of July 11, 2018 and to receive and file the Parks and Recreation Board meeting minutes of July 12, 2018.
Hessenius reported fire safety committee met to discuss options for relocating the fire station, police department and the ambulance barn.
Mark Pingenot, Presbyterian Church representative 608 1st Avenue, asked Council for assistance in improving or increasing handicapped accessible parking areas. They have several regular attending church members with handicap license plates or tags for their vehicles. They discussed possibly a wider sidewalk, re-grading the right-of-way, roll-over curb and diagonal parking. Pingenot will check for any utility easements. He will also come back to council with a site plan. Any change in the parking will be at the church’s expense. Motion by Stark, second by Hessenius to refer this topic to Planning & Zoning. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Mike Sawyer, IBEW #55 business manager, asked council to have a pre-negotiation meeting, to discuss the new chapter 20 law regarding union negotiations. This may include the deduction of union dues.
Motion by Parr, second by Hessenius to adopt an ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND AMENDING PROVISIONS REGULATING THE OPERATION OF UTILITY VEHICLES TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF VINTON, IOWA. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and that said ordinance had been given its third consideration.
Motion by Elwick, second by Hessenius to now adopt the above stated ordinance. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared ORDINANCE 1031 duly adopted.
Motion by Hesson, second by Stark to adopt an ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF VINTON, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND RATES THEREOF. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and that said ordinance had been given its third consideration.
Motion by Hessenius, second by Elwick to now adopt the above stated ordinance. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared ORDINANCE 1032 duly adopted.
Motion by Parr, second by Elwick to adopt an ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF A STREET IN VINTON, IOWA. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and that said ordinance had been given its second consideration.
Motion by Edwards, second by Hesson to waive the third reading of the above stated ordinance. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Elwick, second by Stark to now adopt the above stated ordinance. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared ORDINANCE 1033 duly adopted.
Motion by Hesson, second by Elwick to adopt an ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF VINTON, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO TRAFFIC REGULATIONS. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and that said ordinance had been given its second consideration.
Motion by Elwick, second by Stark to adopt an ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF VINTON, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and that said ordinance had been given its second consideration.
Motion by Stark, second by Hessenius to adopt an ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF VINTON, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO CIGARETTE AND TOBACCO PERMITS. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and that said ordinance had been given its second consideration.
Council discussed an ordinance pertaining to solid waste collection services. This ordinance would require the owners of multiple residential properties with over 30 units on one property to hire their own garbage hauler. Council asked to invite J & R Sanitation and Vinton Park Apartments management to the next council meeting to discuss the collection of garbage and recycling at the apartments.
Motion by Elwick, second by Hesson to approve a J & R Sanitation Waste Management Plan. Administrator Ward stated he had concerns about the fee to residents wanting a smaller garbage container.  After discussion, Elwick and Hesson withdrew their motions. Motion by Hesson, second by Elwick to table this topic to the next council meeting. Question: Ayes – All. J & R Sanitation will be invited to the next meeting.
Motion by Hesson, second by Elwick to pass a RESOLUTION TO PROCEED WITH IBSSS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR USE OF THE IBSSS CAMPUS IN THE CITY OF VINTON. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 08-18-01 passed and approved. Dennis Lausar will invite Hobart Historic Restorations to a future council meeting.
Motion by Hesson, second by Elwick to approve the Mayor’s appointments to the Parks and Recreation Board; Marcia Fisher till 2021, Aric Chvala till 2021 and Karrie Hamling till 2019. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Council discussed sewer connection fees. Administrator Wards stated the connection fees should be uniform through the city. It was suggested to possibly charge a fee for time and materials for a sewer hookups. The business type activities committee will meet on August 23 at 6:00 pm to discuss sewer connection fees.
Motion by Hesson, second by Elwick to approve a request for the Kiwanis 5K route and street closure on August 25th. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Elwick, second by Stark to approve the disbursement of budgeted funds in the amount of $10,000 to Evergreen Cemetery. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Stark, second by Parr to set a public hearing on a nuisance abatement for a property at the corner of E 2nd Street and 7th Avenue. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Stark, second by Parr to set a public hearing on a nuisance abatement for a property at the corner of I Avenue and W 8th Street for August 23rd.  Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Parr, second by Hessenius to pass a RESOLUTION TO APPROVE HIRING MEARDON, SUEPPEL, AND DOWNER P.L.C. FOR SPECIAL LEGAL SERVICES. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 08-18-02 passed and approved.
Administrator Ward stated that VMEU will be holding a regular meeting on August 14th at the schools’ administrative office and a special meeting on August 16th also at this location.
Clerk reported 1) A lot on Q Avenue once owned by the City is now for sale. 2) The Trustees have invited Council to their meeting on August 16th. 3) Jason Hicok provided some training on the new website. 4) New court date for a nuisance abatement is Aug. 29th at 10:00 am. 5) Requests for smaller garbage containers have been forwarded to J & R Sanitation.
Council wants the Home Base Iowa Community Signs posted. Administrator Ward will contact IDOT.
Good & Welfare: The library craft beer tasting event is Saturday. Wally the Walleye Weathervane has come to Vinton. Sports Blow Out is August 17th. Mayor Maynard to be in the dunking tank. River Rats clean up day is Saturday.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Time: 8:45 p.m.