Council Minutes 8-13-20

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

AUGUST 13, 2020

A regular meeting of the City Council of Vinton, Iowa, was held on the 13th day of August, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers, Vinton, Iowa.  Due to the COVID-19 virus the meeting was also held electronically using ZOOM Cloud hosted at 110 W 3rd Street.  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 Stark, second by Hessenius to approve the agenda.  Question:  Ayes – All.  The Mayor declared the motion carried.

Motion by Stark, second by Hessenius 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 July 23^rd  and the Special City Council meeting minutes for July 30^th and August 4^th , approve invoices in the amount of $452,894.21 receive and file the July revenue and expenditure report, receive and file the Vinton Airport Commission meeting minutes of July 15th.

The City Council received a thank you card from the Evergreen Cemetery Board.

Motion by Elwick, second by Hesson to pass an ORDINANCE TO AMENF ESTABLISHED TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES PURSUANT TO THE CITY OF VINTON CODE OF ORDINANCES.  Question:  Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark.  Nays – None.  The Mayor declared the motion carried and that said ordinance had been given its first consideration.  This resolution places no parking signs in the Anderson Creek Estates First Addition.

Motion by Hesson, second by Elwick to pass an ORDINANCE TO AMEND ESTABLISHED TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES PURSUANT TO THE CITY OF VINTON CODE OF ORDINANCES.  Question:  Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark.  Nays – None.  The Mayor declared the motion carried and that said ordinance had been given its first consideration. This resolution places stop and yield signs in the Anderson Creek Estates First Addition.

Motion by Stark, second by Hessenius to approve a resolution for the completion of a development for Custom Millwork and Finishing in the amount of $11,500.00 Question:  Ayes –Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark.  Nays – None. Elwick and Edwards abstained from the vote/ The Mayor declared the motion carried. 

Motion by Parr, second by Hessenius to approve a resolution to waive review of the Elwick Brothers L.L.C. rural subdivision.  Question:  Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark.  Nays – None.  The Mayor declared the motion carried. 

Motion by Elwick, second by Hesson to approve change order number two for the splash pad, rock stabilization, geogrid and backfill.  Parks and Recreations Director Boggess explained to the City Council that the area that had the additional work done was under a concrete pad.  This is the reason why there was no soil boring testing done.  Question:  Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark.  Nays – None.  The Mayor declared the motion carried.

The Public Hearing was opened for an appeal from Mr. Andrew Weyer to keep a dog.  It was reported by the City Attorney that Mr. Weyer has moved to Alabama since the last City Council meeting.  The Mayor then closed the public hearing.   

Motion by Elwick, second by Parr to approve the sewer plant sludge removal bids.  The screw press with the polymer was approved by the City Council.  Question:  Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark.  Nays – None.  The Mayor declared the motion carried.     

Motion by Hesson, second by Stark to approve a resolution for financial support of Vinton Unlimited in the amount of $46,000.00.  Question:  Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark.  Nays – None.  The Mayor declared the motion carried.    

Motion by Stark, second by Hessenius to approve a transfer of funds from the general fund to the library fund.  Question:  Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark.  Nays – None.  The Mayor declared the motion carried. 

Motion by Hesson, second by Elwick to approve a sidewalk reimbursement for 420 Second Avenue.  Question:  Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark.  Nays – None.  The Mayor declared the motion carried.  

Motion by Parr, second by Hessenius to approve a sidewalk reimbursement for 213 E. Eighth Street.  Question:  Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark.  Nays – None.  The Mayor declared the motion carried. 

The City Council tabled a sidewalk reimbursement for 215 E. Eighth Street.

Motion by Hesson, second by Elwick to approve a request for firework display at 1409 South M Avenue on Sunday September 6, 2020. Question:  Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark.  Nays – None.  The Mayor declared the motion carried. 

Council discussed the request for tax abatement application for the Benton Abstract and Title Company. The City Council tabled the discussion for the next City Council meeting and has requested more information on the request from the company at this time.    

Motion by Stark, second by Hessenius to approve a request to have a sidewalk removed at the Southwest Corner of B Avenue and Eighth Street.  Question:  Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark.  Nays – None.  The Mayor declared the motion carried.  Mr. Ketchen plans on adding a railing to the area.     

City Administrator Ward reported that he was working with the Benton County Emergency Management Association on providing assistance to the rest of Benton County from the Derecho winds that occurred on Monday.  It was also reported that the Teamsters were no longer representing the clerical staff. 

Good & Welfare:  No one was injured or killed in Monday’s storms

 Motion by Hessenius, second by Hesson to adjourn the meeting.  Question:  Ayes – All.  The motion carried.  Time:  7:54 p.m.