REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 24, 2018
A regular meeting of the City Council of Vinton, Iowa, was held on the 24th day of May, 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, Parr, Stark. Absent: Hesson.
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 May 10, 2018, receive and file the building inspector April report
and to approve the renewal of a class c liquor license with Sunday sales for Golf Right.
Stark reported that the public works committee had met to discuss street repairs. Street
Superintendent Erickson has made a priority list. Administrator Ward will talk with Fehr
Graham engineer Nate Kass about cost estimates for street repairs.
The Mayor announced that now was the time and place set to hold a public hearing on a
proposed new Code of Ordinances. Administrator Ward stated this was to recodify the city’s
code of ordinances. The Mayor closed the hearing.
Motion by Stark, second by Parr to now adopt AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE “CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF VINTON, IOWA”. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick,
Hessenius, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and that said
ordinance had been given its initial passage.
The Mayor announced that now was the time and place set to hold a public hearing on a
proposal to dispose of structure from 211 North 8th Avenue. The proposal is to auction the house
on GovDeals.com and the successful bidder is to remove the house from its current location
within 120 days of the bid acceptance. The Mayor closed the hearing.
Motion by Parr, second by Hessenius to proceed with selling the structure from 211 North 8th Avenue as planned. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor announced that now was the time and place set to hold a public hearing on a
proposal to dispose of an interest in real property. This is to sell part of E Avenue between 8th and 9th Streets to Michael and Cynthia Elwick. The Mayor closed the hearing.
Motion by Parr, second by Hessenius to pass a RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE DISPOSAL
OF AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY BY SALE FOLLOWING A PUBLIC HEARING.
Question: Ayes – Edwards, Hessenius, Parr, Stark. Abstain – Elwick. Nays – None. The
Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 05-18-06 passed and approved.
Motion by Parr, second by Hessenius to pass a RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF FUEL SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE CITY OF VINTON,
IOWA. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 05-18-07 passed and approved.
Hesson joined the meeting.
Joe Roenfeldt, Clapsaddle-Garber engineer, recommended accepting the bid from Unified
Contracting Services. Motion by Stark, second by Hessenius to pass a RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING BID AND AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE FUEL
SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE CITY OF VINTON, IOWA. After discussion the
motion and second were withdrawn. There were questions about a new fuel card reader.
Motion by Parr, second by Hessenius to approve the base bid from Unified Contracting
Services in the amount of $101,281.20 for the fuel system improvements at the airport and to
have Roenfeldt check further into the alternate bid for a new automated fueling terminal.
Question: Ayes – Edwards, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – Elwick. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Mayor Maynard asked to recess the Council meeting at 8:00 pm. They went outside to look at
different sizes of garbage containers. The Council meeting reconvened at 8:10 pm.
The City received five bids for the collection of solid waste. Three of the companies, J & R
Sanitation, Serious Sanitation and Republic Services, were present at tonight’s meeting. All bids
were very close in price. Council thanked them for their interest and bids. Motion by Hesson,
second by Stark to award a five year contract for hauling residential garbage and recycling to J &
R Sanitation. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried. A resolution for this contract will on the next council
agenda.
Hesson left the meeting.
Motion by Parr, second by Stark to approve the payment to Modern Piping, Inc. for $22,574.33
for the installation of a new boiler at the wastewater treatment plant. Question: Ayes –
Edwards, Elwick, Parr, Stark. Abstain – Hessenius. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Motion by Stark, second by Hessenius to approve additional seeding for the E 3rd Street project.
The estimated cost to the city is $3,300.00. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Parr,
Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Hesson rejoined the meeting.
Motion by Elwick, second by Parr to approve a bid for excavation for a water main project on
E 3rd Street between and 8th and 9th Avenues from Pickering Backhoe for $2,000.00. Question:
Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Motion by Stark, second by Hesson to approve a water tower logo and tank color. The stem
will be gray with a lighter gray on top. The logo has images of the top of the court house and an
old fashioned street light with four bulbs and with “VINTON” in yellow/gold letters. Question:
Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Hesson, second by Elwick to approve a permit for a supervised display of fireworks
for Party in the Park at Riverside Park on June 22nd and 23rd, with a rain date of June 24th, to be
conducted by Bar Y Pyros. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Elwick, second by Hesson to approve the purchase of new playground equipment
for Riverside Park from Boland Recreation in the amount of $135,000.00. Question: Ayes –
Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. The project should be completed in July.
Council reviewed a new sidewalk ordinance. Administrator Ward will make minor changes.
Council discussed allowing ATVs and UTVs on city streets. A public safety committee
meeting will be held on June 14th at 6:00 pm to further discuss this topic. Police Chief Paxton
will be asked for his recommendation.
Stark asked council to consider the use of fireworks on July 1st to July 4th and on December 31st. The public safety committee will discuss this on June 14th
.
Motion by Elwick, second by Stark to pass a RESOLUTION TO APPROVE TRANSFER OF
FUNDS FROM THE LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX FUND TO DEBT SERVICE FUND AND
TO CAPITAL PROJECTS. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark.
Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 05-18-08
passed and approved. This approves transferring $90,000 to Debt Service and $283,905 to
Capital Projects.
Motion by Hesson, second by Elwick to pass a RESOLUTION TO APPROVE TRANSFER
OF FUNDS FROM GENERAL FUND TO LIBRARY FUND. Question: Ayes – Edwards,
Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried
and declared RESOLUTION 05-18-09 passed and approved. A transfer of $56,772 will be
made.
Motion by Elwick, second by Hesson to pass a RESOLUTION TO SET A PUBLIC
HEARING AND GIVE NOTICE THEREOF RELATIVE TO EXERCISING AUTHORITY TO
ESTABLISH URBAN REVITALIZATION TAX EXEMPTIONS (BRIAN HAMILING 116 W
4
th Street). Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 05-18-10 passed and
approved. A public hearing will be held on June 14th at 7:00 pm.
Motion by Parr, second by Hessenius to approve a proposal from Fehr Graham Engineering for
the development of standard supplemental specifications to SUDAS for the city. Question:
Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. The cost for this service will be $7,000.00.
Motion by Hesson, second by Stark to send a request for voluntary annexation from the
Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Hesson, second by Stark to send a request for voluntary annexation from St. Mary
Catholic Church to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Motion by Hesson, second by Stark to approve the city paying for two security lights, the poles
and installation, for Virginia Gay Hospital parking on North 9th Avenue. The hospital is to pay
the monthly utility bill for these security lights. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Mayor Maynard stated he had been asked about the city switching its vehicles to L.P. gas. He
was told there is state tax credits available to help reduce fuel costs.
Ward reported City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 28th. A special council meeting will
be held on May 31st. The owners of 615 A Avenue have filed a complaint with the state
ombudsmen office. Attorney Fischer has responded to the complaint.
Good & Welfare: Have a good Memorial Weekend.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Time: 9:30 p.m. ______________________________ Max (Bud) Maynard, Jr. Mayor
Attest: __________________________
Cindy Michael City Clerk