A regular meeting of the City Council of Vinton, Iowa, was held on the 14th day of November, 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 October 24th, approve invoices in the amount of $529,898.77, not including an invoice from Veenstra and Kimm for $5,500, receive and file the October revenue and expenditure report and approve the renewal of a class c liquor license with Sunday sales for Mickey’s Bar.
Mayor Maynard stated he has been talking with Vinton-Shellsburg students that are in the ELP program. Mayor Maynard also reported that a work session was held earlier tonight at which the development for the IBSSS campus was discussed. Hesson stated the Culture and Recreation committee had met last week to discuss the splash pad. This topic is later on tonight’s agenda.
By general consensus Council approved the request for the Veteran’s Patriotic Christmas Parade route on November 21st.
Motion by Stark, second by Hesson to adopt an ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF VINTON, IOWA, BY ADDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO PUBLIC POSSESSION OF AIRGUNS. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and that said ordinance had been given its third consideration.
Motion by Elwick, second by Stark to now adopt the above stated ordinance. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared ORDINANCE 1044 duly adopted.
Motion by Parr, second by Hessenius to approve three demolition invoices from Boomerang for 211 G Avenue, 206 3rd Avenue and 2009 C Avenue. The invoices total $40,379.80. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Hesson stated the culture and recreation committee had met to discuss additional funding for the proposed splash pad. The committee has asked the parks department to trim their budget. They have reduced some training and pool related expenses. The City will match up to $50,000. The project expenses could be split over two fiscal years. Director Boggess will be seeking bids again soon.
Motion by Hesson, second by Stark to approve the business grant application and requirements with very slight word changes. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The program is to start in January.
Motion by Hesson, second by Parr to pass a RESOLUTION SETTING COMPENSATION FOR VOLUNTEER FIREMEN. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION
11-19-01 passed and approved.
Motion by Stark, second by Hesson to approve a request for a remediation grant reimbursement to John Fischer Law Firm in the amount of $2,365.00. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Stark, second by Hessenius to table consideration of roof bids for the waste water treatment plant until the next meeting. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Council discussed a draft ordinance regarding an increase of sewer service rates. This will be sent to Independent Public Advisors for review.
Because of Thanksgiving, the next Council meeting will be held on Monday, November 25th at 7:00 p.m. A work session is scheduled for Nov. 25th at 6:00 p.m. A public works committee meeting is scheduled for Nov. 25th at 6:20 p.m. Possible street projects will be discussed.
Motion by Stark, second by Parr to set a public hearing date for the urban renewal report for November 25th at 7:00 p.m. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Administrator Ward stated the owner of 1307 G Avenue wants to talk to Council about water drainage for the property. He also stated the election results had a tie for the 2nd Ward. Attorney Fischer and Ward met with Jim Struve to discuss a possible garage addition. Chief Paxton said a union workshop will be scheduled soon. The Chief has concerns about the 13th Street and C Avenue crossing for students. He would like the public safety committee to meet sometime to discuss yellow flashing lights and a crossing guard for this intersection. City Hall ceiling has several wet spots. A quote for repairs has been asked for. Clerk reported an increased interest rate for the savings accounts.
Good & Welfare: The development of the IBSSS campus is looking promising.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Time: 8:30 p.m.