SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 30, 2019
A special meeting of the City Council of Vinton, Iowa, was held on the 30th day of December, 2019, at 6:00 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 Stark, second by Elwick to approve the agenda. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Hesson, 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 December 12th and December 19th, to approve invoices in the amount of $30,143.21, to receive and file the Parks & Recreation Board meeting minutes of October 10th, the Library Board meeting minutes of December 10th and the Airport Commission meeting minutes of December 18th.
Council received correspondence from Darran Sellers, 903 W 4th Street, and Jane Osborn, 615 A Avenue. Attorney Fischer will review these letters
Darran Sellers inquired about Council voting when there is a conflict of interest. Attorney Fischer stated that on Dec. 12th that Council was vetting candidates for the 2nd Ward Council seat. Kurt Karr asked Council to advertise when seeking members for boards and commissions.
Motion by Stark, second by Parr to adopt an ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE VACATION OF AN ALLEY IN VINTON, IOWA. 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 Edwards, second by Hessenius to appoint Andrew Elwick to fill the 2nd Ward Council vacancy that will occur in January. Question: Ayes – Edwards, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. Abstain – Elwick.
Motion by Stark, second by Parr 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: 6:23 pm.
Council reconvened open session. Time 7:20 pm.
Motion by Edwards, second by Hessenius to affirm the appointment of Mike Elwick to the VMEU Board of Trustees. Ayes – Parr. Nays – Edwards, Hessenius, Hesson, Stark. Abstain – Elwick. The motion failed. Mike Elwick is not reappointed.
Mayor Maynard read a proclamation, proclaiming December 30, 2019 as Ron Elwick and Rick Erickson day in Vinton.
Administrator Ward stated that the appointment of the new street superintendent will on the next Council agenda. He recently received the updated property valuations from the county.
Good & Welfare: Happy New Year.
Motion by Hesson, second by Stark to adjourn the meeting. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Time: 7:30 p.m.