A regular meeting of the City Council of Vinton, Iowa, was held on the 24th day of January, 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.
Mayor Maynard asked to move a request for handicap parking and no parking from new business to citizen’s input. Motion by Elwick, second by Hessenius to approve the amended 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 January 10, 2019, to approve the renewal of a class c liquor license with catering privilege, outdoor service and Sunday sales for Vinton Country Club, to receive and file the Library Board meeting minutes of January 9, 2019 and the Parks and Recreation Board meeting minutes of January 10, 2019 and to receive and file the building inspector report of December 2018.
Hesson reported that the iVinton Committee had met. He stated bids had been let. The subcommittee will meet in February. They foresee the project to be completed by the end of the year.
Jolene Fisher, Making Waves Salon 307 W 4th Street, requested a handicap parking space and no parking from 2 AM to 6 AM. Garbage needs to be set out on Sunday nights and there are always cars parked there. There is available parking on the south side of the street. The Public Works Committee will review this request. Mayor Maynard will contact the landlord of the neighboring rental property.
Joel and Anna Sallee, 205 Q Avenue, inquired about snow removal rules. A neighbor of theirs plows snow from his driveway across the street to their sidewalk and sometimes unto their yard. A sidewalk is public right of way. An abutting property owner of any sidewalk is required to keep sidewalks cleared of snow and ice. Administrator Ward and Chief Paxton will contact the neighbor.
Motion by Hessenius, second by Elwick to adopt an ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF VINTON, IOWA, BY ADDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO BULK WATER METER RATE. 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 Elwick to pass a RESOLUTION TO AWARD BID FOR A TRACTOR. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 01-19-02 passed and approved. The purchase of a New Holland from Kromminga Motors for $90,558 is approved.
Motion by Elwick, second by Stark to approve change order #8 for the E 3rd Street project. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Stark. Nays – Parr. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Nate Kass, Fehr Graham engineer, stated the change order is an IDOT requirement and this amends the working days and quantities for sidewalks, driveways and concrete.
Motion by Elwick, second by Hessenius to approve the statement of completion and final acceptance of work for the E 3rd Street project. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Stark, second by Hessenius to approve downtown remediation grant reimbursements totaling $37,928.21 to Michael and Dowd, Inc. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The City has been awarded a $100,000 Community Catalyst and Building Remediation Grant from the State of Iowa.
Motion by Hesson, second by Hessenius to pass a RESOLUTION TO APPROVE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX FUND TO LIBRARY FUND. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 01-19-03 passed and approved. A transfer of $17,784 will be made to the Library.
Motion by Parr, second by Hessenius to pass a RESOLUTION TO APPROVE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM LANDFILL/COMPOST/RECYCLE FUND TO GENERAL FUND. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 01-19-04 passed and approved. This transfer amount it $25,000.
Motion by Elwick, second by Stark to approve a sidewalk reimbursement to McDowells, 908 A Avenue, in the amount of $750.00. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Administrator Ward reported that he, Mayor Maynard and Council member Stark will attend a watershed management meeting at the Kirkwood Center on February 22nd. A budget work session is scheduled for Monday night. Mayor Maynard, Attorney Fischer, Stark and Hesson are to meet with the unions. Ward will schedule this meeting.
Attorney Fischer stated two nuisance cases have been resolved.
Officer Reinert reported the police department has been issuing tickets for parked vehicles not moving timely to allow the street department plow the snow.
The warning sirens have been tested. New batteries were installed.
Good & Welfare: Thank you to the street department for plowing the snow.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Time: 8:12 pm.