REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 24, 2021
The City Council of the City of Vinton, Iowa met in regular session on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 7:00pm in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 110 W 3rd Street with the following members in attendance:
Present: Elwick, Gates, Hessenius, Parr, Stark
Absent: Edwards
Due to COVID-19, the meeting was also held electronically via Zoom.
Mayor Maynard called the meeting to order.
Motion by Gates, second by Hessenius to approve the agenda with the removal of New Business Items H and I. Approved unanimously.
Motion by Stark, second by Gates to approve the consent agenda as presented. Approved unanimously. Items on the consent agenda are to receive & file Council meeting minutes of June 10, 2021, approve invoices, approve the renewal of a Class C liquor license for Golf Right, approve the renewal of a Class C liquor license for the American Legion and to approve cigarette/tobacco permits for Ehlinger’s & Kwik Star.
Communications, Petitions or Remonstrances
Gates has received a few complaints that residents along the street projects haven’t been notified of the water shut-offs.
Maynard received a resignation letter from Mr. Scott Tandy from serving on the Library Board.
Committee Reports
A public safety building meeting was held last Tuesday. Dirt is being moved onto the future building site from the Corbett property but construction is not starting yet.
Citizens Input
Emily Turnis, 315 E 9th Street, asked council to consider having the sidewalk bench removed from their property. The placement is as a result of the street improvement project. The grade of the driveway is already steep and a sidewalk was not originally on the property. Consensus of the council was to have Administrator Ward work with the engineer to have the driveway be reconstructed to the specifications in the plans and to have the sidewalk bench removed from this location.
Officer Parmater visited with council about the K9 dog, Gino’s activities over the last 12 months.
Old Business
Motion by Hessenius, second by Gates to approve the third and final consideration of an ORDINANCE amending provisions to building codes. Approved by the following votes: Ayes: Elwick, Gates, Hessenius, Parr, Stark.
Motion by Elwick, second by Hessenius to adopt the above stated ordinance. Approved by the following votes: Ayes: Elwick, Gates, Hessenius, Parr, Stark. The Mayor declared ORDINANCE 1058 adopted.
Motion by Elwick, second by Gates to approve an invoice from Baker Enterprises for the South Trail improvements. Approved by the following votes: Ayes: Elwick, Gates, Hessenius, Parr, Stark.
Blake Hansen, Building Inspector, executed a search warrant on the former IBSSS Steam Plant property on June 17, 2021. It was confirmed the building remains in an unsafe condition. Subsequently, a civil infraction was filed. Hansen met with the current property owner, Mr. Kindl and explained the expectation is still for Kindl to submit a building permit and a 6 month timeline for construction. At the time of the meeting, a building permit had not been returned.
New Business
Motion by Gates, second by Stark to approve a resolution setting salaries and compensation for supervision, management and part-time employees for fiscal year 2021-2022. Motion failed by the following votes: Ayes: Gates, Stark; Nays: Elwick, Hessenius, Parr.
Motion by Stark, second by Elwick to approve a resolution to approve the City Administrator’s Employment Agreement amendment. Approved by the following votes: Ayes: Elwick, Gates, Hessenius, Parr, Stark.
Motion by Elwick, second by Gates to approve a resolution authorizing a 2nd property lien for 713 D Avenue. Approved by the following votes: Ayes: Elwick, Gates, Hessenius, Parr, Stark.
Motion by Stark, second by Elwick to split the cost 50/50 with Shive Hattery for the 60’ farm drive replacement for the Weise property and a minimum of 40’ farm drive for the Fletcher Trust property. Approved by the following votes: Ayes: Elwick, Gates, Hessenius, Parr, Stark. Shive Hattery will cover 100% of the cost of the ADA crossing additions.
Motion by Stark, second by Gates to approve a Business Improvement Grant for Sara Stuefen, DDS PC in the amount of $1,000.00. Approved by the following votes: Ayes: Elwick, Gates, Hessenius, Parr, Stark.
Motion by Gates, second by Elwick to accept a COVID grant for the Veteran’s Memorial Airport in the amount of $32,000. Approved by the following votes: Ayes: Elwick, Gates, Hessenius, Parr, Stark. This is in addition to the previous grant awards.
Motion by Gates, second by Stark to accept Quote #2 from Allied Glass for $7,279.00 plus the auto operator for the interior doors at a cost of $2,375.00. Approved by the following votes: Ayes: Elwick, Gates, Hessenius, Parr, Stark.
Reports
Administrator Ward shared representatives from the Iowa Economic Development Authority will be in town next week to walk through the IBSSS project. The American Rescue Act funding is expected soon. Tionna Pooler is working on the land purchase.
Street Superintendent Meyer shared crews are getting ready to seal coat. Two new employees have been hired and will begin after July 4th.
Building Inspector Hansen had 4 civil infractions appear before the judge this week resulting in clean up orders for the property owners. Hansen plans to take his first certification test in July.
Police Chief Paxton gave kudos to Hansen for all of his hard work. The swearing in of a new officer will be on the next council agenda. There is new vacancy in the department that will be advertised.
Parks & Recreation Director Boggess shared Party in the Park went very well. Staff are busy with summer camps, sports and swim lessons. Boggess reminded everyone that golf carts and UTVs are not allowed on the new trail or throughout the parks.
Mayor Maynard reported Party in the Park was a great success. Maynard stressed that even thought dirt is being moved onto the property for the public safety building, construction is not starting.
Good & Welfare
A special council meeting will be held on Monday, June 28, 2021 to discuss compensation for the fiscal year 2021-2022.
The summer is off to a great start!
With no other business before the council, motion by Stark, second by Hessenius to adjourn the meeting. Approved unanimously. Time: 9:15pm.