REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 28, 2015
A regular meeting of the City Council of Vinton, Iowa, was held on the 28th day of May, 2015, 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: Bendull, Elwick, Hessenius, Parmater, Stark, and Vermedahl. Absent: None.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion by Vermedahl, second by Stark to approve the consent agenda. Question: Ayes – Bendull, Elwick, Hessenius, Parmater, Stark, Vermedahl. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Items on the consent agenda are: receive and file the following meeting minutes; Council 05-14-15, Library Board 04-08-15, Parks & Rec. Board 05-14-15, Airport Commission 05-20-15 and Planning & Zoning Commission 05-12-15 and approve renewal of a class c liquor license with Sunday sales and outdoor service for Golf Right.
Council received a letter in reference to a mowing grass notice. They suggested maybe sending two notices per year.
Stark reported that the general government, community and economic development committee had met to discuss employee compensation. They recommend to council to follow Administrator Ward’s recommendation. A resolution for this is later on tonight’s agenda.
Chelsea and Bill DeVivo asked council to consider modifying the chicken ordinance. DeVivo had attended a planning and zoning commission meeting. This commission does not recommend any changes to the ordinance. However a slight wording modification to the chicken/duck permit application was recommended. The commission did recommend adding “City of Vinton will attempt to contact the property owner if there is an issue”. DeVivo’s do have a fenced in back yard. They are concerned about the setback requirement for chicken coops. A conditional use permit from the board of adjustments was suggested. DeVivo plans to submit an application.
The Mayor announced that now was the time and place set to hold a public hearing on a proposal to vacate an alley. Attorney Fischer stated that an easement had already been recorded, prior to the vacation. There were no further comments. The Mayor closed the hearing.
Motion by Stark, second by Parmater to approve an ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE VACATION OF AN ALLEY IN VINTON, IOWA. Question: Ayes – Bendull, Elwick, Hessenius, Parmater, Stark, Vermedahl. 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 proposed budget amendment for fiscal year 2014-2015. There were no comments. The Mayor closed the hearing.
Motion by Elwick, second by Hessenius to pass a RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2015. Question: Ayes – Bendull, Elwick, Hessenius, Parmater, Stark, Vermedahl. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 05-15-05 passed and approved.
Motion by Stark, second by Vermedahl to adopt an ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF VINTON ADDING CHAPTER 168 ENTITLED “RAGBRAI – MISCELLANEOUS PERMITS”. Question: Ayes – Bendull, Elwick, Hessenius, Parmater, Stark, Vermedahl. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and that said ordinance had been given its third consideration.
Motion by Elwick, second by Stark to now adopt the above stated ordinance. Question: Ayes – Bendull, Elwick, Hessenius, Parmater, Stark, Vermedahl. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared ORDINANCE 1012 duly adopted.
Motion by Vermedahl, second by Elwick to pass a RESOLUTION SETTING SALARIES AND COMPENSATION FOR SUPERVISION, MANAGEMENT AND PART-TIME EMPLOYEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016. After discussion the motion and second were withdrawn. Motion by Vermedahl, second by Elwick to pass a RESOLUTION SETTING SALARIES AND COMPENSATION FOR SUPERVISION, MANAGEMENT AND PART-TIME EMPLOYEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016, but without setting the water superintendent hourly wage. This superintendent had just submitted his resignation. Question: Ayes – Bendull, Elwick, Hessenius, Parmater, Stark, Vermedahl. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 05-15-06 passed and approved.
Motion by Elwick, second by Bendull to pass a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF VINTON CHANGING TO AN AFFORDABLE CARE ACT HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY FOR CITY EMPLOYEES. Question: Ayes – Bendull, Elwick, Hessenius, Parmater, Stark. Nays – Vermedahl. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 05-15-07 passed and approved.
Motion by Hessenius, second by Elwick to pass a RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF MORTGAGE. Question: Ayes – Bendull, Elwick, Hessenius, Parmater, Stark, Vermedahl. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 05-15-08 passed and approved.
Motion by Bendull, second by Parmater to pass a RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE METER READING VEHICLE FOR FY 2015-2016. Question: Ayes – Bendull, Elwick, Hessenius, Parmater, Stark, Vermedahl. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 05-15-09 passed and approved. A pickup will be purchased from Ervin Motor for $20,800.00.
Motion by Parmater, second by Hessenius to pass a RESOLUTION TO LEASE PURCHASE TWO POLICE VEHICLES FOR FY 2015-2016. Question: Ayes – Bendull, Elwick, Hessenius, Parmater, Stark, Vermedahl. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 05-15-10 passed and approved. These lease purchase vehicles will be from Junge Ford for $19,279.82.
Motion by Elwick, second by Hessenius to approve a request from Virginia Gay Hospital to block street parking on Hummel Park on 2nd Avenue on June 26th for a water station for Party in Pink’s 5K run. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Mayor Watson reported he had been busy with Chief Paxton checking on various nuisances. Administrator Ward stated that he and the city attorney are working on abating two nuisance properties. He received a couple complaints about people driving through yards. Chief Paxton reported on: 1) Attended a meeting with the sheriff and Secretary of State. 2) Sent out notices of tall grass. 3) Thanked Council for the approval of the vehicle purchases.
Good & Welfare: The swimming pool was back open today.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Time: 8:15 p.m..
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John R. Watson Mayor
Attest: ___________________________
Cindy Michael City Clerk