REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 14, 2016
A regular meeting of the City Council of Vinton, Iowa, was held on the 14th day of July, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers, Vinton, Iowa. Mayor Watson presided and the roll being called the following Council Members were present and absent: Present: Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parmater, Parr, Stark. Absent: None.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion by Elwick, second by Stark to approve the agenda. Question: Aye – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Hessenius, second by Parr to approve the consent agenda. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parmater, 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 June 22, 2016, approve invoices, receive and file the June revenue and expenditure report, approve a new class E liquor license with a class B wine license and class C beer permit with Sunday sales for John’s Qwik Stop, approve the renewal of a class C beer permit with Sunday sales for FastStop, approve the renewal of a class C beer permit with a class B native wine permit with Sunday sales for Ehlinger’s Vinton Express, approve the renewal of a class C liquor license with Sunday sales for Berry’s Lanes and to receive and file the Parks and Recreation board meeting minutes of June 9, 2016.
Mayor and Council received a letter asking them to consider a splash pad.
Stark reported Ward, Hessenius and herself met with City of Center Point administrator and two of their council members on the possibility of sharing a building inspector. Center Point is eager to partner with Vinton and form a 28E agreement.
Motion by Parmater, second by Hesson to approve a request for the Vinton Car Cruise route on July 23rd. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Parmater, second by Hesson to approve the Fire departments request to block 4th Street from 1st Avenue to 2nd Avenue on July 22nd from 5 pm to 10 pm for water ball contests. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Eric and Donna Lamphier spoke to Council about water drainage from the property. Council stated an easement with their neighbor Donna Martin needed to be signed and recorded. Then a tile line could be installed between the two properties.
Dennis Fratella, Acumen, an employee benefit advisor company, would like Council to consider their services. The Mayor told him to contact Administrator Ward next week. The City’s health insurance is administered through PDCM.
Motion by Stark, second by Hessenius to adopt an ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 77 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF VINTON, IOWA. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parmater, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and that said ordinance had been given its third consideration.
Motion by Elwick, second by Hesson to now adopt the above stated ordinance. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parmater, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared ORDINANCE 1017 duly adopted.
Motion by Hessenius, second by Stark to approve pay estimate #5 and final retainage to Eggleston Concrete in the amount of $22,980.08 for the 9/27 runway improvements project. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parmater, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Stark, second by Hesson to approve the disbursement of budgeted funding to Vinton Unlimited, $6,000 from the General Fund and $17,784 from LOST Fund. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parmater, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Stark, second by Hessenius to approve a Senior Officer Pay request for Officer Ben Parmater. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Abstain – Parmater. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Elwick, second by Parmater to approve the Mayor’s reappointment of Ryan Davis and Nick Sagan to the Parks and Recreation Board, each for a 3 year term. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Clerk reported on 1) Sidewalk repair by Nick’s TV. 2) Citizen asking about sump pump ordinance. 3) Asbestos test report sent out for removal bids. 4) Plans for airport to be closed in September for runway repair. 5) Phone call about political signs in the public right of way. 6) Received inquiry about nuisance properties. 7) Someone fell on the library steps. 8) Police Captain Dickinson could provide a safety training session to council if interested.
Council discussed selling 803 E 2nd Street. The property has been tested for asbestos and does contain some asbestos. Council asked Attorney Fischer to prepare a resolution proposing the sale of this property for the next council meeting. Council will accept sealed bids, with a minimum bid of one dollar. A new owner will be required to tear down the structure within six weeks of possession.
Chief Paxton reported many citizens thanking the police department for their work and expressing appreciation to them.
Good & Welfare: Benton County Fair this week. Street department has done a nice job of seal coating some streets.
Motion by Stark, second by Elwick to hold the second council meeting in August on Monday, August 22nd. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried. This is because the Mayor will be unable to attend later that week.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Time: 8:15 p.m.
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John R. Watson Mayor
Attest: ___________________________
Cindy Michael City Clerk