Council Minutes 9-10-20

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

A regular meeting of the City Council of Vinton, Iowa, was held on the 10th 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 Absent:  Stark.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Motion by Parr, second by Hessenius to approve the agenda.  Question:  Ayes – All.  The Mayor declared the motion carried.

Motion by Elwick, second by Parr 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 August 27, 2020 approve invoices in the amount of $158,051.54 and approve a class B liquor license for Cobblestone Inn & Suites.

The City Council received a thank you card from Americorp NCCC.

The City Council committee reported on the current status of the City Clerk search. 

Motion by Elwick, second by Hesson 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.  Nays – None.  The Mayor declared the motion carried and that said ordinance had been given its third consideration.  This ordinance places no parking signs in the Anderson Creek Estates First Addition.

Motion by Elwick, second by Hesson to adopt the ORDINANCE TO AMEND ESTABLISHED TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES PURSUANT TO THE CITY OF VINTON CODE OF ORDINANCES.  Question: – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr.  Nays – None.  The Mayor declared the motion carried and that said ordinance had been given its third consideration.  This ordinance has been duly adopted by the City Council.

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, Nays – None.  The Mayor declared the motion carried and that said ordinance had been given its third consideration. This ordinance places stop and yield signs in the Anderson Creek Estates First Addition.

Motion by Elwick, second by Hessenius to adopt the ORDINANCE TO AMEND ESTABLISHED TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES PURSUANT TO THE CITY OF VINTON CODE OF ORDINANCES.  Question: – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr.  Nays – None.  The Mayor declared the motion carried and that said ordinance had been given its third consideration.  This ordinance has been duly adopted by the City Council.

Motion by Hessenius, second by Elwick to approve the repair for the Sixth Avenue sewer.  As there was information that was not available the motion was rescinded by the council members who made the original motion and second.  

Motion by Elwick, second by Hessenius to approve pay estimate number two for the airport snow removal equipment. Mayor Maynard stated that the battery on the tractor is running dead and he would like to see P&K repair this issue before payment is made.  The motion was then rescinded by the council members who made the original motion and second.

Motion by Parr, second by Hessenius to table a motion approving the engineering statement until after the repairs are made on the snow removal equipment.  All councilmembers voted in favor of tabling the motion. 

Motion by Hesson, second by Elwick for the approval of pay estimate number two for the splash pad in the amount of $47,433.50.  Parks and Recreations Director Boggess explained to the City Council of the progress that has been made on the project up to this point.  Question:  Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Nays – None.  The Mayor declared the motion carried.

Motion by Hesson, second by Parr to approve a contract with the Eastern Central Iowa Council of Governments and the East Central Iowa Housing to administer the community development block grant.  Question:  Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr.  Nays – None.  The Mayor declared the motion carried.     

Motion by Parr, second by Hessenius to approve a procurement policy for the community development block grant.  Question:  Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark.  Nays – None.  The Mayor declared the motion carried.    

Motion by Elwick, second by Hesson to approve a policy on the use of excessive force for the community development block grant. Question:  Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr.  Nays – None.  The Mayor declared the motion carried. 

Motion by Hesson, second by Hessenius to approve a code of conduct for the community development block grant.  Question:  Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr.  Nays – None.  The Mayor declared the motion carried. 

Motion by Parr, second by Hessenius, to approve a residential anti-displacement and relocation assistance plan under Section 104 (d) Question:  Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr.  Nays – None.  The Mayor declared the motion carried.  

Motion by Parr, second by Hessenius to approve alternate signators for the community development block grant:  Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr. Nays – None.  The Mayor declared the motion carried. 

Motion by Hesson, second by Parr to approve the disbursement of the Hotel/Motel tax proceeds to Vinton Unlimited in the amount of $6,297.17. Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr. Nays – None.  The Mayor declared the motion carried. 

Motion by Parr, second by Hessenius to approve a water system study to be performed by Fehr-Graham Engineering in an amount not to exceed $16,000.00   Question:  Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark.  Nays – None.  The Mayor declared the motion carried. 

Motion by Hesson, second by Elwick to approve the installation of ADA curb ramps at the corner of Eighth Avenue and Ninth Street. After discussion the motion was then rescinded by the council members who made the original motion and second.

City Administrator Ward reported that homecoming parade route would be on the next City Council agenda.  Councilmember Parr would like for the City to revisit the UTV ordinance and to look at no parking on the north side of Thirteenth Street by the elementary school.  The Public Safety Committee will set a time and a date for a meeting.

Good & Welfare:  Boomfest went well this year.

Motion by Parr, second by Hessenius to adjourn the meeting.  Question: Ayes – All.  The motion carried.  Time:  7:51 p.m.