REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 8, 2018
A regular meeting of the City Council of Vinton, Iowa, was held on the 8th day of March,
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, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Absent: Hessenius.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion by Elwick, second by Stark to approve the agenda. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Motion by Stark, second by Parr 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 Feb. 22nd, approve invoices in the amount of $443,560.95, receive
and file the February revenue and expenditure report, receive and file the February building
inspector report, receive and file the Parks and Recreation Board meeting minutes of Feb.8th and
to receive and file the Fireman’s Association 2017 report.
Mayor Maynard reported he had received an email from Jane Osborn, 615 A Avenue. He will
forward it to City Attorney Fischer.
Hesson reported that the Public Works Committee had met to discuss updating the sidewalk
ordinance. This committee will meet again on March 22nd at 6:00 pm. Hesson also reported he
attended a meeting in Des Moines for the IBSSS committee. They are requesting $2 million in
funding from Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Funds to maintain and make improvements to the
campus. Mayor Maynard reported that Rob Levis, AmeriCorps, is willing to give council tours
of the campus.
Andrew Elwick stated the Depot has received a Silos and Smoke Stacks designation sign.
Motion by Stark, second by Hesson to permit this sign to be installed. Question: Ayes – All.
The Mayor declared the motion carried. Elwick also stated he would like the City to have a plan
to take ownership of old dilapidated structures. He suggested setting aside funds each year for
this type of project.
Motion by Elwick, second by Parr to approve pay estimate #5 for the East 3rd Street project to
Dave Schmitt Construction Co. for $11,456.46. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hesson,
Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. This leaves the balance of
project to be $30,000, which is the retainage. Mayor Maynard shared a report from engineer
Nate Kass on quantity differences and overrun days for this project. It was also reported that the
contractor will have to replace cracked panels on this street. A retaining wall will be installed
this spring at 717 E 3rd Street.
Motion by Hesson, second by Stark to approve two logos on the west water tower. Question:
Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. The cost for the logos will be $15,500.
Motion by Stark, second by Hesson to consider a request from Lee Bendull, 611 A Avenue, to
declare the property at 615 A Avenue be designated as a junk yard. After discussion the request
was tabled. Attorney Fischer will review an email from the property owner that was sent to the
Mayor. Tim and Jane Osborn will be invited to attend a future council meeting.
The budget hearing for fiscal year ending June 30, 2019 has been scheduled for Monday,
February 12th at 7:00 pm.
Jason Hicok is working on a new website for the City.
Chief Paxton stated they will be working on another nuisance property this spring.
Motion by Stark, second by Parr to send a petition from Michael and Cynthia Elwick
requesting to rezone 811 D Avenue to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Question: Ayes –
Edwards, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Abstain – Elwick. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Stark, second by Hesson to send a petition from Michael Elwick requesting to
vacate one block of E Avenue between 8th and 9th Streets to the Planning and Zoning
Commission. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Abstain – Elwick. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Motion by Stark, second by Hesson to approve an agreement with Calhoun-Burns and
Associates for bridge inspections. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. The cost to inspect the East 13th Street Bridge will not exceed $900.00. Council could
consider designating this street and a farm to market road.
Motion by Stark, second by Parr to receive and file the Strategic Planning Report from the
Institute of Public Affairs. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Administrator Ward reported that the Middle Cedar Watershed is having a land owner
informational meeting on Monday night. He also stated he will be attending a manager’s
conference March 14th through 16th.
Clerk stated Herb’s Garbage Hauling intends to retire this year. Iowa Codification will send a
draft of the new Code of Ordinances soon.
Ward stated that he and Chief Paxton met with Curt Wheeler. Wheeler would like the city
parks to become more tobacco free by banning vapor and e-cigarettes.
Good & Welfare: City Attorney Fischer is on the cover of the Iowa Lawyer Magazine.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Time: 8:30 p.m. ________________________________ Max (Bud) Maynard, Jr. Mayor
Attest: ___________________________
Cindy Michael City Clerk