REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 28, 2016
A regular meeting of the City Council of Vinton, Iowa, was held on the 28th day of July, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers, Vinton, Iowa. Mayor Pro Tem Stark presided and the roll being called the following Council Members were present and absent: Present: Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Absent: Mayor Watson, Parmater.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion by Elwick, second by Hesson to approve the agenda. Question: Aye – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Parr, second by Hessenius to approve the consent agenda. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor Pro Tem declared the motion carried. Items on the consent agenda are receive and file the Council meeting minutes of July 14, 2016, receive and file the Airport Commission meeting minutes of June 15, 2016 and to receive and file the Library Board meeting minutes of June 8 and July 13, 2016.
Kay Wirth asked Council to consider the use of an ordinance to regulate sump pumps. Her neighbor was to have installed a second sump pump. The discharge pipes for the two pumps could be joined inside the home. Council will review sump pump ordinances from other cities.
Julia and Jerry Meadows, 1506 E 13th Street, stated their home was recently destroyed by a fire. The house has been demolished and construction on the new home has begun. They asked Council to send a letter to their insurance company. A state law requires insurance companies to withhold 10% until receiving notification from a city that the property has been cleaned up. Council directed Administrator Ward to send this letter to their insurance company.
Jay Speckeen stated he has rented a hangar at the airport for many years. He no longer operates Paradise Skydives and will be leaving the airport at the end of July. He had talked with the Airport Commission about being reimbursed for some improvements he made to the hangar. The Commission told him to ask Council. He added a concrete pad, made improvements to an office area and upgraded the hangar door. Council would like to discuss this when they have full council attendance.
Motion by Parr, second by Elwick to approve the low bid from Active Thermal Concepts for $2,250.00 for asbestos removal at 803 E 2nd Street. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor Pro Tem declared the motion carried. It was asked if after the asbestos is removed, if the fire department could burn down the house. This would reduce the demolition cost and cost for debris removal.
Motion by Parr, second by Elwick to approve a bid from ATC Group Services for $1,435.00 for asbestos testing at 908/910 A Avenue. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor Pro Tem declared the motion carried.
Motion by Elwick, second by Hesson to pass a RESOLUTION PROPOSING DISPOSAL OF AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY BY SALE AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor Pro Tem declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 07-16-01 passed and approved. The public hearing is set for August 11th.
Motion by Parr, second by Hessenius to approve the low bids from Dan’s Overhead Doors and More for replacement garage doors for the water and sewer plants. The total cost will be $9,385.00. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor Pro Tem declared the motion carried.
Motion by Elwick, second by Hesson to approve disbursement of budgeted funding to Evergreen Cemetery in the amount of $10,000.00. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor Pro Tem declared the motion carried.
Administrator Ward and Parr discussed nuisance abatement of commercial properties. A code enforcement officer needs to be appointed. The building inspector could also be the code enforcer.
Hesson inquired about possible incentives for property owners to replace their sidewalks. He suggested getting bulk pricing from a local supplier. The sidewalk reimbursement program has not been used much this year.
Stark reported that she and Chief Paxton visited a property to see about abating a nuisance.
Clerk reported a new exterior kitchen door has been installed. Residents are picking up golf cart registration forms. Fall Clean Up days are scheduled for Oct. 8th and 9th. Reminder that the second meeting in August will be on Monday the 22nd. The library will host a Hungrytown Concert on Aug. 2nd.
Chief Paxton reported that Vinton Unlimited has relocated to what used to be the Mayor’s Office and the police department is working on the remodel of the old Vinton Unlimited office. There is a structural issue above the ceiling in this office that needs to be repaired. His department does appreciate having more space. He showed a bulletin board full of Thank You letters to the department. The new administrative assistant will be working on nuisance abatement letters.
Administrator Ward reported he will be out of the office next week.
Motion by Hesson, second by Stark to adjourn the meeting. Question: Ayes – All. The motion carried. Time: 8:10 p.m.
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Tamara Stark Mayor Pro Tem
Attest: ___________________________
Cindy Michael City Clerk