COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
A regular meeting of the City Council of Vinton, Iowa was held on the 12th day of September 2024 in the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Maynard presided and the roll being called the following members were present: Elwick, Hessenius, Parmater, Pflughaupt, Recker, Stark-Mahood.
Motion by Stark-Mahood, seconded by Hessenius to approve the agenda with new business item 9R removed – acceptance of West 1st Street Reconstruction. Question: Ayes – all. Motion carried.
Motion by Stark-Mahood, seconded by Parmater to approve the consent agenda as presented. Question: Ayes – all. Motion carried. Items on the consent agenda include receive & file Council meeting minutes of August 22, 2024, receive & file Airport meeting minutes of August 21, 2024 and approval of City invoices.
Communications, Petitions or Remonstrances
Council received a letter from Hans Poetschner with a proposal for repurposing the former IBSSS campus. Council also received a letter from Ronnie Dooley with a proposal of the former IBSSS campus.
Citizens Input
Hans Poetschner briefly spoke on his proposal to repurpose the IBSSS campus into a casino. Mayor Maynard addressed Poetschner that the City has an agreement with the current developer until the end of the year.
Old Business
Motion by Parmater, seconded by Elwick to approve a quote from Tomlinson Cannon for gutter replacement on City Hall. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Parmater, Pflughaupt, Recker, Stark-Mahood.
New Business
Motion by Stark-Mahood, seconded by Parmater to approve the first consideration of ordinance 1101 – an ordinance amending provisions pertaining to pedestrians’ right-of-way. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Parmater, Pflughaupt, Recker, Stark-Mahood.
Motion by Parmater, seconded by Recker to approve the first consideration of ordinance 1102 – an ordinance adding a new section pertaining to adult establishment nuisances. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Parmater, Pflughaupt, Recker, Stark-Mahood.
Motion by Stark-Mahood, seconded by Parmater to approve the first consideration of ordinance 1103 – an ordinance amending provisions pertaining to electronic meetings. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Parmater, Pflughaupt, Recker, Stark-Mahood.
Motion by Recker, seconded by Parmater to approve the first consideration of ordinance 1104 – an ordinance amending provisions pertaining to operating budget preparation. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Parmater, Pflughaupt, Recker, Stark-Mahood.
Motion by Recker, seconded by Parmater to approve the first consideration of ordinance 1105 – an ordinance amending provisions pertaining to publication of minutes. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Parmater, Pflughaupt, Recker, Stark-Mahood.
Motion by Parmater, seconded by Stark-Mahood to approve the first consideration of ordinance 1106 – an ordinance amending provisions pertaining to bond requirements. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Parmater, Pflughaupt, Recker, Stark-Mahood.
Motion by Parmater, seconded by Recker to approve the first consideration of ordinance 1107 – an ordinance amending provisions pertaining to fire officials’ authority to cite violations. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Parmater, Pflughaupt, Recker, Stark-Mahood.
All of the above ordinances are the result of legislative changes that went into effect July 1, 2024.
Motion by Stark-Mahood, seconded by Hessenius to approve a resolution to approve tax abatement of the City portion of taxes for Edwards Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Parmater, Pflughaupt, Recker, Stark-Mahood. This is the third and final year of the rebate of the city portion of taxes that are paid for the improvements made to the property.
Motion by Parmater, seconded by Elwick to approve a resolution approving request for abatement of accrued property taxes and exemption from taxation on property owned by the City of Vinton from date of City acquisition forward (Parcel ID: 24052650). Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Parmater, Pflughaupt, Recker, Stark-Mahood.
Motion by Parmater, seconded by Stark-Mahood to approve a resolution approving request for abatement of accrued property taxes and exemption from taxation on property owned by the City of Vinton from date of City acquisition forward (Parcel ID: 24092925). Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Parmater, Pflughaupt, Recker, Stark-Mahood. City Administrator will visit with the Benton County Supervisors next week with these two requests.
Motion by Elwick, seconded by Parmater to approve a resolution to declare certain City property as surplus property. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Parmater, Pflughaupt, Recker, Stark-Mahood. The chipper truck will be listed with GovDeals.
Motion by Elwick, seconded by Hessenius to approve a resolution to approve cost share proposal with Abdo Financial Solutions. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Parmater, Pflughaupt, Recker, Stark-Mahood.
Motion by Elwick, seconded by Hessenius to approve a resolution approving issuance and use of credit cards for official purchases. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Parmater, Pflughaupt, Recker, Stark-Mahood.
Motion by Parmater, seconded by Elwick to approve a resolution to allow permission for the sale of certain real property by Vinton Braille School LLC (corrective). Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Parmater, Pflughaupt, Recker, Stark-Mahood. This resolution corrected the buyers name listed in the Resolution 08-24-03.
Motion by Parmater, seconded by Stark-Mahood to approve pay estimate #7 to Woodruff Construction for WWTP improvements. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Parmater, Pflughaupt, Recker, Stark-Mahood.
Motion by Elwick, seconded by Parmater to approve a change order to Rathje Construction for West 1st Street Reconstruction. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Parmater, Pflughaupt, Recker, Stark-Mahood. The change order reduced the amount of liquidated damages on the project to match the extra costs incurred by the City from Fehr Graham due to work not being completed within the specified contract time.
Motion by Stark-Mahood, seconded by Elwick to approve pay estimate #8 to Rathje Construction for West 1st Street Reconstruction. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Parmater, Pflughaupt, Recker, Stark-Mahood.
Motion by Recker, seconded by Stark-Mahood to approve a quote from Schminke Excavating for Marvin Lindsey water project. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Parmater, Pflughaupt, Recker, Stark-Mahood.
Motion by Stark-Mahood, seconded by Hessenius to approve the materials quote from Dakoda Supply Group for Marvin Lindsey water project. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Parmater, Pflughaupt, Recker, Stark-Mahood.
Motion by Recker, seconded by Parmater to approve a special event application for Nathan’s Miles Glow Run – October 12. Unanimously approved.
Trick or treating is set for October 31 from 5-8pm.
Reports
Administrator Ward reported EMC Insurance toured the water and sewer plant facilities for an insurance audit. Traffic control for J Avenue will be on an upcoming agenda. City Clerk Schwan reported fall cleanup day information has been published. Water Superintendent Walker shared additional antennas are needed on top of the water towers for the Tantalus meter reading system.
With no other business before the Council, motion by Hessenius, seconded by Recker to adjourn. Unanimously approved. Time: 7:50pm.