REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
A regular meeting of the City Council of Vinton, Iowa was held on the 24th day of November, 2020 at 7:00pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, Vinton, Iowa. Due to COVID-19 virus, the meeting was also held electronically using Zoom which was hosted at 110 W 3rd Street. Mayor Maynard presided with roll being called the following Council Members were present and absent: Present: Edwards, Elwick, Hessenius, Stark. Absent: Hesson and Parr.
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 Elwick, 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 council meeting minutes of November 12, 2020, approve invoices, receive and file the Vinton Public Library meeting minutes of October 14, 2020, receive and file the Parks & Recreation Board meeting minutes of October 8, 2020 and to receive and file the Vinton Airport Commission meeting minutes of November 18, 2020.
The public safety committee met on November 19 to finalize the job description for the Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Official.
Motion by Edwards, second by Hessenius to approve the second consideration of an ordinance amending provisions regulating the operation of utility vehicles. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Any input regarding golf carts will have to be brought before the council for a separate discussion.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for lease purchase agreement for 2 trucks for the Water Department. Leasing would allow for two vehicles to be purchased in the current budget. The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Motion by Hessenius, second by Elwick to approve a RESOLUTION TO LEASE PURCHASE 2 TRUCKS FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for the lease purchase agreement for a 2021 Police Ford Interceptor. After no comments, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Motion by Stark, second by Elwick to approve a RESOLUTION TO LEASE PURCHASE THE 2021 POLICE FORD INTERCEPTOR. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Elwick, second by Hessenius to approve City Hall roof repairs. After review of bids received, Elwick withdrew his motion and Hessenius withdrew his second.
Motion by Elwick, second by Hessenius to approve a bid from Roger Rouse for City Hall roof repairs in the amount of $24,390.00. Question: Ayes – Hessenius, Edwards, Elwick. Nays – Stark. The motion died.
Motion by Elwick, second by Hessenius to approve change order #1 for Baker Enterprises for the South Trail improvements in the amount of $27,480.00. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Elwick, second by Hessenius to approve the job description for the Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Official. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The job will be posted immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Motion by Elwick, second by Stark to approve a RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE A TRUCK SERVICE BODY WITH A LIFTGATE FROM TRUCK EQUIPMENT in the amount of $18,304.00. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Elwick, second by Stark to approve a RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE A TRUCK SERVICE BODY WITHOUT A LIFTGATE FROM TRUCK EQUIPMENT in the amount of $15,595.00. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Elwick, second by Stark to approve the release of the insurance hold back for 1205 F Avenue. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Edwards, second by Elwick to approve a RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FROM CUNNINGHAM RECREATION FOR KIWANIS PARK EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Park and Recreation Department has received a grant to help cover the costs of the equipment.
At the request of Park & Recreation Director Boggess, the request for change order #3 for the splash pad project was removed from the agenda.
Motion by Elwick, second by Hessenius to approve the RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2021 BENTON COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried. This plan is a requirement of FEMA and is an update to the existing plan.
Motion by Elwick, second by Stark to approve the Vinton Veteran’s Memorial Airport Capital Improvement Plan. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Stark, second by Elwick to approve the Annual Urban Renewal Report for FY19/20. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried. This report needs to be completed and submitted to the Iowa Department of Management before budget work can begin for the upcoming fiscal year.
Motion by Elwick, second by Hessenius to approve the Annual Tax Increment Financing Report. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
After a brief discussion, the Council wishes to restart the review of the sanitary sewer rates. Contact will be made with Tionna Pooler to update various rate scenarios to be presented to council in the future.
City Administrator Ward shared the Developer’s Agreement for the Braille School project has been recorded. The preliminary plat for phase 2 of Anderson Creek has been received. The Annual Financial Report has been finished and sent to the newspaper for publication. The monthly department head meeting will be held on Monday, the 30th.
Park & Recreation Director Boggess shared the splash pad is complete but training will likely wait until the spring. Surveys are out in the community regarding the prospective new Wellness Center. Breakfast with Santa will be a drive through event this year due to COVID.
Police Chief Paxton shared with Shop with a Cop is being suspended this year due to COVID. Preliminary floor plans were shared at the last working meeting for the emergency services building. Tweaks continue to be made.
City Clerk Schwan shared the auditors wrapped up their work last week in 4 days. They were great to work with and they offered some great recommendations. A final report is expected later this winter.
Being no other business before the City Council a Motion by Hessenius, second by Edwards to adjourn the meeting. Question: Ayes – All. The motion carried. Time: 8:00 p.m.