A regular meeting of the City Council of Vinton, Iowa, was held on the 23rd day of May, 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.
Motion by Elwick, second by Stark to approve the agenda. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Hessenius, second by Stark 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 May 9, 2019, to approve the renewal of a class E liquor license with a class B wine and class C beer permits for Fareway and to receive and file the April 2019 building inspector report.
Stark reported that the general government committee met to see a presentation from three University of Iowa students on possible wetland options for Ohrt land at the south edge of town.
The general government committee also met to discuss fencing regulations. Mayor Maynard reported that Veenstra & Kimm engineers are working on plans for sewer plant upgrades and are planning to get bids in about eighteen months.
Joe Schott, Seed House owner, said he is making progress on his property. The vehicles will be moved into the building soon.
The Mayor announced that now was the time and place set to hold a public hearing on a proposed budget amendment for fiscal year 2018-2019. Some of the expenses are for the flood buyouts, nuisance property cleanup and watershed management project. The Mayor closed the hearing.
Motion by Parr, second by Hessenius to pass a RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 05-19-04 passed and approved.
Motion by Stark, second by Hessenius to approve professional services from Fehr Graham for right-of-way project at 612 E 8th Street. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The cost for this service will be $2,900.00, plus $500.00 if an easement is needed.
Motion by Parr, second by Hessenius to approve the purchase of a ditch bank mower for the street department from Kromminga Motors for $10,898.00. This was the lowest of three bids. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Elwick, second by Parr to approve the purchase of a 2020 Freightliner truck with a box and plow from Truck Country for $148,531.00. This also, was the lowest of three bids. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Jon Thomas, Teamsters Union 238 representative, asked Council to consider prorated vacation time for part-time employees in the clerical union. A committee meeting was set for June 3rd at 5:30 p.m. to discuss this with Thomas.
Motion by Hessenius, second by Stark to approve a RESOLUTION TO APPROVE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM WATER FUND TO GENERAL FUND. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 05-19-05 passed and approved.
Motion by Hesson, second by Elwick to approve a request for a supervised display of fireworks on June 21st and June 22nd, with a rain date of June 23rd, to be conducted by Chuck Yedlik and the Bar-Y-Pyros. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Parr, second by Hessenius to approve a contribution of $15,000 for fireworks for the sesquicentennial celebration in August. This expense will be in the 2019-2020 fiscal year. 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 request for disbursement of funds to the North Benton Ambulance in the amount of $5,257.00. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Stark, second by Parr to approve an opening pool date of June 3rd. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Matt Boggess, Parks and Recreation Director, reported the swimming pool has been leaking water. They will investigate this issue this fall.
Administrator Ward stated that the two flood buyout properties have been purchased. He is working on the grant reimbursement. The Corbett property was purchased today. He is working with the Garden Club on a Healthy Hometown project downtown. An employee health insurance meeting is scheduled for June 5th. He will be attending a conference on July 11th. A retirement open house is scheduled for Jeff Schadle at 2:00 p.m. on May 31st at City Hall.
Attorney Fischer reported that he and Administrator Ward were at court Wednesday with the Osborns. He anticipates the judge’s ruling soon.
Council plans to hold work sessions on the 4th Thursdays of the month at 6:15 p.m.
Good & Welfare: The sun was out today. Happy Birthday to Councilman Edwards.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Time: 8:03 p.m.