REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 14, 2018
A regular meeting of the City Council of Vinton, Iowa, was held on the 14th day of June, 2018,
at 7:00 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers, Vinton, Iowa. Mayor Maynard presided and
the roll being called the following Council Members were present and absent: Present:
Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Absent: None.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Mayor Maynard stated one item under old business, the update on nuisance properties, need to
be deleted from tonight’s agenda. Motion by Elwick, second by Stark to approve the amended
agenda. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Hessenius, second by Hesson 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 May 24th and May 31st, approve invoices in the amount of
$1,567,182.17, to receive and file the May revenue and expenditure report, to receive and file the
Airport Commission meeting minutes of May 16, 2018 and to approve the renewal of a class C
beer permit with a class B wine permit and Sunday sales for Ehlinger’s Vinton Express.
Stark reported that the public safety committee had met to discuss UTVs using city streets.
The committee recommends adding an ordinance allowing the operation of UTVs in town.
Edwards reported the business type activities committee had met to discuss the selection of a
garbage and recycling hauler. This topic will be discussed later on during tonight’s meeting.
Stark also reported that the public safety committee is not planning any changes to the use of
fireworks.
Edwards reported that Brett Stein has inquired about leasing the lot at 302 3rd Avenue. This is
a flood buy-out property. Administrator Ward will check to see if this is possible.
The Mayor announced that now was the time and place set to hold a public hearing on a
proposal to establish urban revitalization area in the City, at 116 W 4th Street. The owner, Brian
Hamling, has requested abatement of property taxes for recent improvements to the property.
Eighty percent of the improvement valuation would be abated for three years. The Mayor closed
the hearing.
Motion by Hesson, second by Stark to pass a RESOLUTION OF FINDING TO A
PROPOSED URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA (BRIAN HAMLING 116 W 4TH STREET)
AND PLAN ADOPTION. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark.
Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 06-18-01
passed and approved.
Motion by Stark, second by Parr to adopt an ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE “CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF VINTON, IOWA”. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick,
Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and that
said ordinance had been given its second consideration.
Motion by Stark, second by Parr to waive the third reading of the above stated ordinance.
Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Motion by Elwick, second by Stark to now adopt the above stated ordinance. Question: Ayes
– Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the
motion carried and declared ORDINANCE 1029 duly adopted.
Motion by Parr, second by Hessenius to pass a RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE DISPOSAL
OF AN INTEREST IN PROPERTY FOLLOWING A PUBLIC HEARING. Question: Ayes –
Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion
carried and declared RESOLUTION 06-18-02 passed and approved. The house from 211 North
8
th Avenue is sold to James A. Merchant for $1.12, who will have 120 days to remove the
structure at his expense.
Council discussed a couple concerns they had with Josh Frye about J & R Sanitation. They
asked about a cancelled contract and a bill at the landfill. Frye stated the bill has been paid and
there was a difference of opinions on the contract. Also present tonight were Republic Services
and Serious Sanitation. Motion by Hesson, second by Parr to pass a RESOLUTION TO
AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE CURBSIDE COLLECTION OF COMMINGLED
RECYCLABLES, SOLID WASTE AND BULKY WASTE. Question: Ayes – Edwards,
Elwick, Hesson, Parr. Nays – Hessenius, Stark. The Mayor declared the motion carried and
declared RESOLUTION 06-18-03 passed and approved. This resolution awards the bid to J & R
Sanitation. A contract for five year will be reviewed by City Attorney Fischer before being
signed by Mayor Maynard. J & R Sanitation will hold a public meeting or two to educate
residents on the new collection system. They will give information on container sizes, day of
collection and when recycling will be collected. Frye stated they have ordered the containers and
have the staff available to start in July.
Motion by Parr, second by Elwick to pass a RESOLUTION FOR LOCAL MATCH FOR THE
HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick,
Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and
declared RESOLUTION 06-18-04 passed and approved.
Motion by Elwick, second by Parr to pass a RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN CITIY OF VINTON AND FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
AGENCY, THE STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF IOWA AND IOWA HOMELAND
SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY. Question: Ayes – Edwards,
Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried
and declared RESOLUTION 06-18-05 passed and approved.
Motion by Parr, second by Elwick to pass a RESOLUTION TO APPROVE
ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITION PROGRAM. Question: Ayes –
Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion
carried and declared RESOLUTION 06-18-06 passed and approved.
Motion by Parr, second by Hessenius to approve change order #2 for the West Water Tower
Repair and Recoating. This adds a roof vent and overflow pipe for a total cost of $7,910.
Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Veenstra & Kimm engineer Dave Schechinger was present. He
stated it would be less costly to do the changes orders now while the construction crew was
already mobilized.
Motion by Stark, second by Elwick to approve change order #3 for the West Water Tower
Repair and Recoating. This is to install a two-color system on tank exterior for a cost of $8,380.
Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor
declared the motion carried
Council discussed installing a safety railing on the top of the water tower. The estimated cost
is $12,000. Schechinger will work on another change order for this project.
Motion by Hessenius, second by Stark to pass a RESOLUTION TO APPROVE TRANSFER
OF FUNDS FROM WATER FUND TO GENERAL FUND. Question: Ayes – Edwards,
Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried
and declared RESOLUTION 06-18-07 passed and approved. The transfer amount is $55,000.
The consideration of compensations of the Mayor and of the Council was sent to the General
Government committee. They plan to meet after the next council meeting.
Motion by Elwick, second by Hessenius to pass a RESOLUTION SETTING SALARIES AND
COMPENSATION FOR SUPERVISION, MANAGEMENT AND PART-TIME EMPLOYEES
FOR FISCAL YAR 2018-2019. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr,
Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 06-
18-08 passed and approved.
Motion by Hesson, second by Elwick to pass a RESOLUTION SETTING DATE FOR
PUBLIC HEARING ON 2018 AMENDMENT TO URBAN RENEWAL PLAS FOR VINTON
URBAN RENEWAL AREAS. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr,
Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 06-
18-09 passed and approved. The public hearing will be held on July 26th at 7:00 pm.
Motion by Hessenius, second by Elwick to approve a request from Iowa Pyrotechnic
Association for supervised display of fireworks on August 24th and August 25th at the Benton
County fairgrounds conducted by Charles Yedlik. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Administrator Ward he would be out of the office until June 25th. On June 26th, the National
Commission on Military, National and Public Service will be hosting a volunteer service day at
the IBSSS campus. He will be attending a conference in early July and will not be present for
the council meeting on July 12th
.
Clerk reported the warning siren at the south edge of town was repaired. A battery needed to
be replaced.
Captain Dickinson stated the reserve officers will be assisting the police department during the
many upcoming summer events.
Mayor Maynard reported the VMEU Trustees will holding a special meeting on June 27th with
the iVinton Committee. They will be discussing various aspects of a telecommunications utility.
Good & Welfare: Country Fest is this weekend.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Time: 9:30 p.m. ________________________________ Max (Bud) Maynard, Jr. Mayor
Attest: ___________________________
Cindy Michael City Clerk