REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 13, 2017
A regular meeting of the City Council of Vinton, Iowa, was held on the 13th day of July, 2017,
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,Maynard, Parr, Stark. Absent: Hesson.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Mayor Watson stated an item needed to be added to tonight’s agenda under new business.
Council needs to consider water main and sewer main issues on 3rd and 4th Avenues that are
associated with the E 3rd Street project. Motion by Elwick, second by Stark to approve the
amended agenda. Question: Aye – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Parr, second by Stark 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 June 21, 2017, approve invoices in the amount of $1,099,835.31,
receive and file the June revenue and expenditure report, receive and file the Parks and
Recreation Board meeting minutes of June 8, 2017 and the Airport Commission meeting minutes
of June 21, 2017 and to approve the renewal of a class BC beer permit with Sunday sales for
Ehlinger’s Vinton Express.
Motion by Parr, second by Elwick to receive and file the building inspector May report.
Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Stark, second by Maynard to approve a request for the Vinton Car Cruise route on
July 22nd. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Stark, second by Parr to approve a request to block off 4th Street from 1st Avenue
to 2nd Avenue on July 21st, from 5 pm to 10 pm for theFiremen’s 2nd annual waterball fight.
Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Maynard, second by Parr to approve a contribution of $2,000 to the Iowa
Pyrotechnic Association. The City will be a Corporate Sponsor for Boomtown whichwill be
held August 25th and 26th. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Hesson joined the meeting.
Bill Karr stated he is working with his insurance company to get the tornado damaged apartment
building torn down as soon as possible. The property has been fenced off. He has received bids
for the demolition of the structure. The bricks will be removed and used as fill along the
riverbank behind the power plant.
Nick and Brenda Krull, 1009 3rd Avenue, stated they plan to raise up their barn and put a new
foundation under it. If the bids are too costly for this, they will take down the barn, piece by
piece to reclaim the wood. They are currently seeking bids for this project. Motion by Stark,
second by Elwick to allow the Krulls 30 days to get the bids and then come back to council with
their plans for this barn. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Mike Elwick gave Council a preliminary plat of Stoney Arch Estates 1st Addition. He is
planning 9 lots that are 2 plus acres each. This addition is outside of city limits, but within 2
miles of the city. They have planned 60’ right of ways for the streets. Attorney Fischer will talk
with Marc Greenlee at the County about this development. The Planning and Zoning
Commission will need to review and make a recommendation to Council on this potential
housing development. This subject will be on the next council agenda.
Motion byElwick, second by Maynard to adopt an ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF VINTON, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS
PERTAINING TO THE RATE CHARGED FOR THE BENTON COUNTY LANDFILL USE.
Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Maynard, 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, Maynard, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared
the motion carried and declared ORDINANCE 1021 duly adopted.
Motion by Parr, second by Elwick to table the second reading of an ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF VINTON, IOWA, BY
AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO WATER RATES until the next meeting.
Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Maynard, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor
declared the motion.
There was no motion made for the second reading of an ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF VINTON, IOWA, BY ADOPTING
PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND ENFORCEMENT
THEREOF. Council would like to review an ordinance from the City of Waukee on property
maintenance.
There was no motion madefor the second reading of an ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF VINTON, IOWA, BY AMENDING SECTION
46.11 (FIREWORKS PERMIT). Chief Paxton stated there were about 30 complaints on
fireworks. Some homeowners’ insurance policies do not cover claims related to fireworks. It is
illegal to shoot of fireworks in Vinton unless a permit is issued by the City Council. A permit
requires proof of insurance coverages.The State of Iowa may change legislation regarding
fireworks. Council will consider amending the fireworks ordinance again in October.
Motion by Hesson, second by Hessenius to pass a RESOLUTION TO WAIVE SEWER
TAPPING FEE FOR STEINHOFF PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT. Question: Ayes – Elwick,
Hessenius, Hesson, Maynard, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried
and declared RESOLUTION 07-17-01 passed and approved.
Motion by Elwick, second by Hessenius to approve pay estimate #4 to WHR, Inc. for $31,350
for UV lighting replacement at the wastewater treatment plant. Question: Ayes – Elwick,
Hessenius, Hesson, Maynard, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Motion by Hesson, second by Maynard to accept the UV light replacement project and
authorize the Mayor to sign the Certificate of Completion for this project. Question: Ayes –
Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Maynard, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Motion by Maynard, second by Hessenius to approve amendment #1 to the Consulting
Services Agreement with Clapsaddle Garber Associates for the fuel dispenser improvements and
pay CGA $4,900. Question: Ayes – Hessenius, Hesson, Maynard, Parr. Nays – Elwick, Stark.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A compliance hearing is scheduled for July 19th for the property located at 615 A Avenue.
Motion by Hesson, second by Maynard to pass a RESOLUTION TO SET A PUBLIC
HEARING AND GIVE NOTICE THEREOF RELATIVE TO EXERCISING AUTHORITY TO
ESTABLISH URBAN REVITALIZATION TAX EXEMPTIONS (FORMAT L.C.). Question:
Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Maynard, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared
the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 07-17-02 passed and approved. The hearing is
scheduled for July 27th at 7:00 pm.
Motion by Hesson, second by Elwick to approve a sidewalk reimbursement of $500 to Marilyn
Hite at 1204 A Avenue. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Maynard, Parr, Stark.
Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Hessenius, second by Stark to approve the disbursement of budgeted fundsin the
amount of $17,784 to the Vinton Community Foundation. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius,
Maynard, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. Abstain – Hesson. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Elwick, second by Hessenius to approve the disbursement of budgeted funds in the
amount of $10,000 to the Evergreen Cemetery. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson,
Maynard, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Hesson, second by Hessenius to approve the disbursement of $13,000 from the
general fund and $17,784 from the LOST fund to Vinton Unlimited. Question: Ayes – Elwick,
Hessenius, Hesson, Maynard, Stark. Nays – None. Abstain – Parr. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Motion by Elwick, second by Hesson to approve the appointment of Tami Stark to the
Ambulance Board. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Council discussed proposed change orders for the E 3rd Street project, from Nate Kass, Fehr
Graham engineer. The proposed changes involve the water main at 4th Avenue, sanitary sewer
at 4th Avenue and sanitary sewer at 3rd Avenue, televising sanitary sewer mains and water meter
pit installations. Motion by Maynard, second by Hessenius to approve the 4th Avenue
replacements, the changes at 3rd Avenue, ask for an explanation on the manhole base at 3rd
Avenue, to approve the addition of 2 working days to the contract, to not approve the proposal to
televise the sanitary sewer and to revisit the water meter pits proposal at a later date. Question:
Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Maynard, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared
the motion carried. The approved changes will increase the project cost by $17,491.95.
Clerk reported that the Cedar River Bridge will also be down to one lane. DOT hopes to get the
projects done before harvest. The new building permit fee schedule is now in effect. One permit
has been issued for a new garage. A peddler/solicitor permit was issued this week.
Chief Paxton reported: 1) Received complaints about fireworks. 2) A new officer has been hired
and will start work on July 24th. 3) He also stated that he revoked permission to solicit for one of
the three people on the recent solicitor permit.
Good & Welfare: The Benton County Fair is going on this week.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Time: 8:45 pm.
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John R. Watson Mayor
Attest: ___________________________
Cindy Michael City Clerk
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