REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 8, 2019
A regular meeting of the City Council of Vinton, Iowa, was held on the 8th day of August, 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 Hessenius to approve the 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 July 25th, approve invoices totaling $522,718.21, receive and file the July revenue and expenditure report, and to receive and file the Airport Commission meeting minutes of July 17, 2019.
Councilman Parr gave a letter stating he would be resigning his council position. He has plans to move outside of city limits in September. Mayor Maynard thanked Parr for his service to the City.
Council Member Stark talked about nuisance abatement process. She will be working with the building inspector, police chief and administrator. And plans to keep council up to date on the various properties.
Motion by Stark, second by Elwick to adopt an ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF VINTON, IOWA, BY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL FLOOD PLAIN ZONING MAP. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and that said ordinance had been given its second consideration.
Motion by Stark, second by Hesson to pass a RESOLUTION APPROVING PLAT OF THE NOREN FIRST ADDITION TO VINTON, IOWA. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 08-19-01 passed and approved.
Council reviewed a draft ordinance amending to the current fence ordinance. The City Administrator and City Attorney will make some changes to this ordinance. Council will consider the new fence ordinance at a future meeting.
Motion by Stark, second by Parr to approve the purchase of a rear tractor blade for the street department from Kromminga Motors for $5,043.00. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Stark, second by Elwick to approve the disbursement of LOST funds to Vinton Community Foundation in the amount of $19,900. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Hesson, second by Stark to approve a sidewalk reimbursement of $750 to Andrew McKenna, 1106 A Avenue. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
LuAnn Karr had suggested creating artwork on the outside East wall of City Hall. Council would like to see a design first. Councilman Parr will contact Karr to discuss this idea.
Motion by Stark, second by Parr to set a work session was set for August 22nd at 6:00 pm. EOR, the engineering firm that is working on the wetland project, will be here at 6:00 pm. Adam Rodenberg, Middle Cedar Watershed Mgmt., will also be present. A general work session will follow the wetland discussion.
Motion by Hesson, second by Hessenius to go into closed session per Iowa Code 21.5(c). Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Time: 7:34 p.m.
Council reconvened open session. Time: 7:41 p.m.
A lot of work is being done for the communications/fiber project.
Good & Welfare: Many activities are planned for the Sesquicentennial.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Time: 8:05 p.m.