REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 12, 2016
A regular meeting of the City Council of Vinton, Iowa, was held on the 12th day of May, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers, Vinton, Iowa. Mayor Watson presided and the roll being called the following Council Members were present and absent: Present:  Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parmater, Parr, Stark. Absent: None.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion by Elwick, second by Stark to approve the agenda. Question: Aye – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Hessenius, second by Hesson to approve the consent agenda. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parmater, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Items on the consent agenda are receive and file the Council meeting minutes of April 28, 2016, approve invoices, receive and file the April revenue and expenditure report, receive and file the Parks and Rec board meeting minutes of April 14, 2016, approve the renewal of a class E liquor license with a class B wine and class C beer permits for Fareway and to approve the renewal of a class B native wine permit with Sunday sales for Cameron’s.
Council received a thank you letter from Benton County Volunteer Program.
Hesson asked about the housing needs assessment. Administrator Ward stated the community survey would be starting in the near future.
Motion by Elwick, second by Parmater to adopt an ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE VACATION OF AN ALLEY IN VINTON, IOWA. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parmater, 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 – Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parmater, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared ORDINANCE 1015 duly adopted.
Kromminga Motors is interested in purchasing the alley. Attorney Fischer will prepare a resolution proposing disposal of the alley for the next meeting.
Motion by Hessenius, second by Stark to adopt a new CHAPTER 77 GOLF CARTS, to the City Code of Ordinances, replacing the existing chapter 77. Administrator Ward stated that a section repealing the old chapter would be added. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parmater, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and that said ordinance had been given its third consideration.
Motion by Stark, second by Hesson to adopt the above stated ordinance. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parmater, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared the new Chapter 77 Golf Carts duly adopted.
Motion by Elwick, second by Parmater to approve an agreement with Cedar Valley Recycling and Transfer for accepting comingled recycling from the City of Vinton. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parmater, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. This one year agreement sets the recycling fee at $25.00 per ton.
Mayor Watson stated he has been talking with the building inspector, Jerry Michael. They have drafted an inspection worksheet for property owners and the inspector to sign when inspections are done. Administrator Ward has contacted Independence. A meeting will be set up to discuss possibly sharing an inspector.
Motion by Hessenius, second by Parmater to pass a RESOLUTION TO APPROVE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO DEBT SERVICE FUND. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parmater, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 05-16-01 passed and approved.
Motion by Elwick, second by Hesson to approve the bid from Ervin Motors for a new pickup for the street department in the amount of $27,910.00. This is a 2016 GMC SIERRA. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parmater, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Hesson, second by Parmater to approve a supervised display of fireworks by Bar Y Pyros on June 24th and 25th, with a rain date of June 26th for the Party in the Park festival. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Hessenius, second by Stark to approve a new part time reserve officer, Eron Lindsey. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Mayor Watson reported he has had many conversations about the golf cart ordinance.
Administrator Ward reported: 1) Shed has been delivered to the community gardens. 2) Vinton is eligible for a USDA Rural Development grant up to 75% for a waste water treatment plant project. 3) Anticipating the release of funding after July 1st for the E 3rd Street project. 4) Vinton has a good work comp mod factor. 5) Engineer will be looking at the water drainage issue in the southeast corner of town. 6) Panels on 13th Street to be repaired the week of May 31st.
Stark encouraged all council to consider stronger nuisance abatement policies.
City Clerk reported: 1) Receiving the dental insurance renewal with no increase in premiums. 2) NEIRL meeting on May 31st. 3) VMEU plans to assist the Street department in trimming trees at Evergreen Cemetery.
Chief Paxton reported: 1) He will get stickers ordered for golf cart registrations. 2) Will be ordering two bicycles soon. They will be used during various festivals or celebrations. 3) The department is doing evening business checks.
Good & Welfare:Â Touch a Truck program is Saturday from Noon to Two at the high school.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Time: 7:55 p.m.
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John R. Watson     Mayor
Attest:Â ___________________________
Cindy Michael   City Clerk