REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 10, 2017
A regular meeting of the City Council of Vinton, Iowa, was held on the 10th day of August,
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, Maynard, Parr, Stark. Absent: Hessenius, Hesson.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion by Elwick, second by Maynard to approve the 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 July 27, 2017, to approve invoices in the amount of $610,892.95,
receive and file the August revenue and expenditure, receive and file the Airport Commission
meeting minutes of July 19, 2017 and the Parks and Recreation Board meeting minutes of July
13, 2017.
Hessenius joined the meeting.
Melissa Schwan reported the Braille School Task Force recommends to Council to work
towards purchasing the IBSSS campus. A feasibility study was suggested. They would like to
have the City included when the Regents negotiate a contract with AmeriCorps or any other
possible tenants. Mayor Watson stated that Rich Hainstock was appointed as a Vinton contact to
the Board of Regents. Motion by Maynard, second by Parr to have a letter drafted to the Regents
saying the City is interested in pursuing the purchase of the campus with some requests included.
Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Melissa Schwan, Pat Baird,
Rich Hainstock and Chris Wardwill work on the letter.
The Mayor announced that now was the time and place set to hold a public hearing on
proposed plans, specifications, estimate of cost, and form of contract for the fuel dispenser
improvements at the airport. Leon Whelchel, Airport Commission Chairman, stated the fuel
pumps should be updated to aviation standards from automotive standards. The Mayor closed
the hearing.
Motion by Parr, second by Hessenius to pass a RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATE OF COST, AND FORM OF CONTRACT FOR THE FUEL
DISPENSER IMPROVEMENTS AT THE VINTON VETERAN’S MEMORIAL AIRPARK,
VINTON, IOWA. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Maynard, Parr, Stark. Nays – None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 08-17-01 passed and
approved. The estimated cost is $123,500.00. Administrator Ward stated a grant will pay for
85% of this project.
Motion by Maynard, second by Stark to adopt an ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF VINTON, IOWA, BY DESIGNATING A NEW
REVITALIZATION AREA (FORMAT LC, 507 1st Avenue). Question: Ayes – Elwick,
Hessenius, Maynard, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and that
said ordinance had been given its second consideration.
Motion by Maynard, second by Stark to waive the third reading and adopt the above stated
ordinance. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Maynard, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The
Mayor declared the motion carried and declared ORDINANCE 1022 duly adopted.
Motion by Elwick, second by Hessenius to adopt an ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF VINTON, IOWA, BY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL
ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY(GARWOOD 1105 W 3rd St). Question: Ayes –
Elwick, Hessenius, Maynard, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried
and that said ordinance had been given its second consideration.
Motion by Maynard, second by Hessenius to waive the third reading and adopt the above
stated ordinance. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Maynard, Parr, Stark. Nays – None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared ORDINANCE 1023 duly adopted. The
zoning is changed from R-3 multi-family district to B-1 commercial district.
Motion by Maynard, second by Elwick to adopt an ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF VINTON, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS
PERTAINING TO WATER RATES. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Maynard, Parr,
Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and that said ordinance had been
given its initial passage. At the last council meeting, financial advisor Tionna Pooler made a
recommendation to increase the water rates due to fewer utility customers since last year’s
tornado.
A public works committee meeting was set for Wednesday, Aug. 23rd at 4:30 pm to discuss
Cedar View Drive. Administrator Ward will inform Mike Riege at VGH and Street
Superintendent Erickson of this meeting.
Parr asked permission to block off W 2nd Street by Celebration Park on September 16th. A
benefit is being planned. Motion by Stark, second by Elwick to approve this request. Question:
Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Parr will ask the police department for an
escort for the motorcycles riding to this benefit.
Administrator Ward reported: 1) The E 3rd Street project is a little behind schedule. 2) Looking
at various nuisance properties. 3) Board of Adjustments will be meeting next week. 4) A
property on A Avenue was cleaned up on Monday. 5) Four universities have been mapping
creeks and ponds for the watershed management authority. A meeting is scheduled for Sept.
14th. 6) Two property owners are interested in the flood buyout program.
Parr asked that Ward and Whelchel meet with the county supervisors to discuss the idea of the
airport being a regional airport.
Clerk reported: 1) Kevin Kirchner started up City Hall’s backup generator. 2) River bridge
crew will be parking some equipment at Egge Park. 3) Lack of water supply complaint from
resident because of the E 3rd St project. 4) Alliant is wanting to amend the franchise fee by
removing the administrative cost recovery fee. 5) IDNR has made recommendations for updates
to the City Code Chapter 122, Flood Plain Regulations. 6) City election paperwork is available.
7) Vinton’s sesquicentennial will be in 2019.
Good & Welfare: The recent River Rats cleanup day was successful. Thank you to all who
helped and donated.
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
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