REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 8, 2020
A regular meeting of the City Council of Vinton, Iowa was held on the 8th day of October, 2020 at 7:00pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, Vinton, Iowa. Due to the COVID-19 virus, the meeting was also held electronically using Zoom Cloud hosted at 110 W 3rd Street. 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 Stark, second by Hessenius to approve the agenda. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Elwick, 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 September 24, 2020, approve invoices in the amount of $429,583.67, receive and file the September revenue and expenditure report and receive and file the Parks & Recreation board meeting minutes of September 10, 2020.
The committee for the Emergency Services facility met on October 7, 2020. Square footage and space needs were topics of discussion. Renditions of floor plan options are expected for their next meeting.
Council held a work session prior to the October 8, 2020 meeting to discuss parking along 13th Street and the UTV ordinance. Both items will be revisited in the future.
Motion by Stark, second by Hessenius to set trick or treating hours for Saturday, October 31 from 5:00 to 7:00pm. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
At recommendation of Attorney Fischer, the approval of a resolution to set a date for a public hearing for the sale of certain real property has been tabled until the next council meeting.
By general consensus, Council approved the request for the Veteran’s Patriotic Christmas parade route on November 19, 2020.
Mayor Maynard set the date for a public hearing to request reimbursement for COVID-19 equipment for Virginia Gay Hospital for October 22, 2020 at 7:00pm.
Motion by Hesson, second by Edwards to pass a RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A 2021 GMC SIERRA FROM ERVIN MOTORS FOR THE STREET DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,660. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 10-20-02 passed and approved.
Motion Parr, second by Stark to pass a RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A CAT420ST BACKHOE FROM ALTORFER FOR THE STREET DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $104,490.00. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 10-20-03 passed and approved.
Motion by Parr, second Stark to pass a RESOLTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A CAT140-13 GRADER FROM ALTORFER FOR THE STREET DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $216,765.00. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 10-20-04 passed and approved.
Motion by Stark, second by Hessenius to pass a RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF 3 MYERS VS20 GRINDER PUMPS FROM ZIMMER & FRANCESCON, INC IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,510 each. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 10-20-05 passed and approved.
Motion by Hesson, second by Stark to pass a RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF SLUDGE BLANKLET LEVEL SENSORS FROM GURNEY FOR THE WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,907.00. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 10-20-06 passed and approved.
Motion by Hesson, second by Elwick to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Shive Hattery for conceptual work for a proposed new Recreation Center. After brief discussion and recommendation from Administrator Ward to table, Councilmember Hesson withdrew his motion and Councilmember Elwick withdrew his second.
There are currently two part-time positions open within City Hall – a utility billing clerk and an accounts payable clerk. After a brief discussion, Council provided consensus and direction to advertise for one full time position to work in the Utility Billing office.
City Administrator Ward shared a few applications have been received for the building inspector position. The application for Boards & Commissions has been advertised for 2021 appointments.
Street Superintendent Meyer stated they are finishing up with street patches. They will begin picking up leaves soon. Also, clean-up days is scheduled for October 10 & 11.
Water Superintendent Walker shared they are done flushing hydrants.
Police Chief Paxon states they will be doing interviews for reserve officers in the near future.
Park & Recreation Director Boggess shared the skating rink painting project is complete and can donations have been plentiful this summer.
Good and welfare: The Patriot Tour will be in town on Saturday, Operation EDITH is happening this evening, clean up days are this weekend.
Being no other business before the City Council a Motion by Hesson, second by Hessenius to adjourn the meeting. Question: Ayes – All. The motion carried. Time: 8:03 p.m.