A regular meeting of the City Council of Vinton, Iowa, was held on the 9th day of May, 2019, 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.
Motion by Hessenius, second by Stark to approve the agenda. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Parr, second by Elwick 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 April 25th, approve invoices in the amount of $719,791.27, receive and file the April revenue and expenditure report, receive and file the Library Board meeting minutes of April 10th and the Parks and Recreation Board meeting minutes of April 11th.
Stark reported that the public works committee had met to discuss street projects. The committee is recommending replacing a few blocks on W 9th Street, W 10th Street and W 11th Street. They also recommend replacing blocks on W 6th Street. They suggested that the City issue G.O. bonds for about 2 million dollars.
Rick Lazenby requested to block off the 400 block of 1st Avenue on June 8th for Pink Heals Eastern Iowa Benefit Ride. Motion by Stark, second by Hessenius to approve this request. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor announced that now was the time and place set to hold a public hearing on splash pad bids. There were no comments. The Mayor closed the hearing.
Motion by Stark, second by Parr to approve the only bid from Minturn, Inc. for the construction of a splash pad. Question: Ayes – None. Nays – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. The Mayor declared the motion failed. The bid was higher than the engineer’s estimate. Bidding for this project will be redone.
Motion by Stark, second by Elwick to pass a RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO ASSIGNMENT OF TRUSTEE AGENT AGREEMENTS; ESCROW AGENT AGREEMENTS; AND/OR PAYING AGENT AND REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT AGREEMENTS. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 05-19-01 passed and approved.
Motion by Hesson, second by Parr to pass a RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY OF VINTON TO ENTER INTO REAL ESTATE CONTRACT WITH JOHNNY R. WATSON AND DONNA M. WATSON FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 05-19-02 passed and approved. The purchase price for this federal flood buy-out property is $63,000.
Motion by Parr, second by Elwick to pass a RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY OF VINTON TO ENTER INTO REAL ESTATE CONTRACT WITH RBCE PROPERTIES, L.L.C. FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Parr, Stark. Abstain – Hesson. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 05-19-03 passed and approved. The purchase price for this federal flood buy-out property is $70,000.
Adam Rodenberg, Middle Cedar Watershed Project Coordinator, gave an updated option for the wetland project that is being designed for the Corbett property at the south edge of town. He said that an environmental review has been completed. He does not recommend moving the house. Rodenberg will talk with Nate Kass, Fehr Graham engineer, about possibly using permeable pavers for 6th Street.
Motion by Parr, second by Hesson to approve pay estimate #2 and change order #2 for the airport fuel dispenser improvement project. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A payment of $71,035.48 will be made to Unified Contracting Services.
Building Inspector Jerry Michael reported progress on various nuisance abatement properties.
Michael will send a notice to Mr. Benson about cutting his fence posts to the correct height. A general government committee was scheduled for May 23rd at 6:00 p.m. to review and discuss the ordinance on fences. Attorney Bill Sueppel will talk with Michael about the braille school old power plant property. Michael also stated that the Osborns, 615 A Avenue, had requested a hearing with the housing appeal board about the construction of sheds made out of pallets. The property is to be cleaned up by May 21st.
Motion by Hessenius, second by Stark to approve a request from Vinton Unlimited to have a beer tent at Celebration Park on August 17th for the Sesquicentennial Celebration. Question: Ayes – All. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
VU, Melissa Schwan, is working on activities for the 150th celebration. She stated that the police, park and rec, and fire departments will be assisting with the celebration.
Motion by Hesson, second by Edwards to approve BDG creating a community campaign video for Vinton. The cost is $500. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Elwick, second by Parr to approve a permit for supervised display of fireworks for Iowa Pyrotechnic Association at the fairgrounds on August 23rd and 24th, to be conducted by Charles Yedlik. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Parr, second by Hesson to approve a request for the Party in the Pink 5K Run/Walk on June 21st. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Administrator Ward reported he will be meeting with IBEW and Teamster representatives next week.
Council Member Stark will be attending a nuisance abatement conference on May 15th. The Trustees are getting closer to deciding on partnerships for the broadband/fiber project. An online pre-registration campaign will be launched soon for residents to express interest for local broadband services.
Good & Welfare: Progress on the fiber optic project is being made. The two vacant lots on East 4th Street are filled in. Happy Mother’s Day on Sunday.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Time: 8:27 p.m.