REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 11, 2016
A regular meeting of the City Council of Vinton, Iowa, was held on the 11th day of August, 2016, 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, Hesson, Parmater, Parr, Stark. Absent: None.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion by Elwick, second by Stark 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 – Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parmater, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Items on the consent agenda are receive and file the Council meeting minutes of July 28th, approve invoices, receive and file the July revenue and expenditure report, receive and file the Parks and Recreation board minutes of July 14th, and the Airport Commission meeting minutes of July 20th, and to renew the class c liquor license with Sunday sales for Ron-Da-Voo.
Parmater reported the watershed management authority is working on a job description for a coordinator. He is one of five members that are on the hiring committee for a coordinator.
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. The property is the east-west alley by John’s Qwik Stop. There were no comments. The Mayor closed the hearing.
Motion by Elwick, second by Parmater to pass a RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE DISPOSAL OF AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY BY SALE FOLLOWING A PUBLIC HEARING. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parmater, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 08-16-01 passed and approved.
Council discussed possibly sharing a building inspector with the City of Center Point. Council would like to review a job description for the inspector. A building inspector could also be the code enforcer. Parr stated that Jerry Michael told him he would be willing to do code enforcement. Center Point is wanting a certified electrical inspector. Hessenius asked if inspections are done for all permits. Stark asked what things require a permit. Motion by Parmater, second by Parr to table this topic. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Parmater asked Council to study and research this on their own. Maybe a new job description should be written.
Motion by Hesson, second by Parmater to refer the topic of implementing a sump pump ordinance to the public works committee. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Administrator Ward stated that he and Chief Paxton had talked with the owner of 615 A Avenue about a nuisance. The owner plans to be present when the hearing is held. Motion by Hesson, second by Parmater to set a public hearing to abate a nuisance at 615 A Avenue. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The hearing is set for August 22nd.
Administrator Ward and Chief Paxton have taken pictures of the old braille school steam plant. Motion by Hesson, second by Stark to set a public hearing to abate a nuisance at W 8th Street and I Avenue. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The hearing is set for August 22nd.
Hesson inquired about possibly reimbursing Jay Speckeen for hangar improvements he made when renting a hangar. Council’s general consensus was that no reimbursement would be made.
Motion by Stark, second by Parmater to pass a RESOLUTION TO APPROVE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX FUND TO LIBRARY FUND. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parmater, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 08-16-02 passed and approved.
Motion by Elwick, second by Hessenius to approve the disbursement of budgeted funding to the Vinton Community Foundation in the amount of $17,784.00. These funds will be out of the LOST Fund. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parmater, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Hessenius, second by Hesson to approve the low bid from Premium Services for $14,452.00 to replace a roof at the waste water treatment plant. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parmater, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Elwick, second by Stark to approve the low bid from Ervin Motor Company for a new pickup, regular cab with an 8 foot box, for $25,204.00 for the waste water treatment department. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parmater, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Administrator Ward stated the old pickup will be given to the parks and recreation department.
Mayor Watson reported that he and Administrator Ward would be attending the funeral of Dan Milnes. He was the Region Director at AmeriCorps N.C.C.C.
Administrator Ward reported the City received tax bill notices for two properties, 908/910 A Avenue and 803 E 2nd Street. Council consensus was to have him request a tax abatement from the County Supervisors for these bills.
Clerk reported an easement has been recorded between Lamphier and Martin properties. The A Avenue duplex was tested for asbestos and should receive the report soon. The new street vac was delivered. Received notice of a FEMA flood focus group meeting on Aug. 24th in Cedar Rapids.
Office Meyer reported the police department now has a speed alert trailer.
Good & Welfare: Boomtown will be August 27th.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Time: 8:12 p.m.
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John R. Watson Mayor
Attest: ___________________________
Cindy Michael City Clerk