A regular meeting of the City Council of Vinton, Iowa, was held on the 9th day of April, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., Vinton, Iowa. Due to the COVID-19 virus, this was held electronically using ZOOM Cloud, that was hosted at 124 Scenic Drive. Mayor Maynard presided and the roll being called the following Council Members were present and absent: Present: Edwards, Elwick, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Absent: Hessenius.
Motion by Stark, second by Parr to approve the agenda. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Elwick, second by Parr to approve the consent agenda. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Items on the consent agenda are to receive and file the Council meeting minutes of March 24th, March 26th and April 7th, approve invoices totaling $951,855.20, receive and file the March revenue and expenditure report, approve the renewal of a class c liquor license with Sunday sales for John’s Qwik Stop, and to approve a cigarette/tobacco permit for Hy-Vee Dollar Fresh.
Hessenius joined the meeting.
Administrator Ward stated a couple residents called saying they would like council to meet in person.
Motion by Stark, second by Parr to adopt an ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF VINTON, IOWA, BY DESIGNATING A NEW REVITALIZATION AREA (Hy-Vee Dollar Fresh). 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 Hesson, second by Hessenius to adopt an ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE DIVISION OF TAXES LEVIED ON TAXABLE PROPERTY IN A PORTION OF THE VINTON CONSOLIDATED URBAN RENEWAL AREA KNOWN AS THE BRAILLE SCHOOL PROPERTY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 403.19 OF THE CODE OF 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 initial passage.
Motion by Hessenius, second by Parr to pass a RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LOAN TO TAX INCREMENT REVENUE SUBFUND. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 04-20-01 passed and approved.
Motion by Stark, second by Hessenius to pass a RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH APPOINTMENT PROCEDURES TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 04-20-02 passed and approved.
Motion by Hessenius, second by Stark to approve a Community Development Block Grant contract for personal protective equipment for doctors and Virginia Gay Hospital. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The hospital will be able to purchase personal protective equipment with this $9,000 award.
Mayor Maynard asked to set a public hearing for the CDBG contract for April 23rd at 7:00 pm. Question: Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Stark, second by Elwick to pass a RESOLUTION TO TEMPORARILY WAIVE UTILITY LATE FEES. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 04-20-03 passed and approved. This will waive late fees during the time that the State of Iowa recommends sheltering in place or social distancing or the closing of certain businesses, due to the COVID-19 virus. The electric utility board will also consider waiving late fees at their next meeting.
Nate Kass, Fehr Graham engineer presented a proposal for developing a Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping system. Multiple city departments could use a mapping system. This topic will be discussed at a Public Works committee meeting on April 23rdd at 6:00 pm.
Mayor Maynard proclaimed April to be Child Abuse Prevention month.
The Mayor requested to hold an IPIB power point work session on May 21st at 7:00 pm. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. The motion carried.
Administrator Ward said City Hall would be closed on Friday, April 10th. The Planning and Zoning Commission met Wednesday. Chief Paxton said the parks are closed due to the COVID-19 virus. Foundation 2 has a 24-hour crisis phone line available to help anyone who calls. Clerk reported two local restaurants have been awarded grants from the Iowa Small Business Relief Grant program through the Iowa Economic Development Authority. The storm shelter on Q Avenue is open. The storm shelter is in the basement of this building.
Good & Welfare: Progress is being made on the new Hy-Vee and the new Kwik Star. And new houses are going up in the Anderson Creek Estates.
Motion by Hessenius, second by Stark to adjourn the meeting. Question: Ayes – All. The motion carried. Time: 7:58 p.m.