Government : Vinton City Council Mintues, Aug. 12, 2010

Below are the minutes of the Aug. 12, 2010, meeting of the Vinton City Council.

Previous minutes are also available on the city's web site, www.vintoniowa.net

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 12, 2010

A regular meeting of the City Council of Vinton, Iowa, was held on the 12th day of August, 2010, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers, Vinton, Iowa. Mayor Watson presided and the roll being called the following Council Members were present and absent: Present: Burkey, Elwick, Hessenius, Redlinger, Vermedahl. Absent: Maynard.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion by Hessenius, second by Redlinger to approve the minutes of the July 22nd meeting. Question: Ayes - All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.

Mayor Watson presented employee service awards to James Livingston with 5 years, Cindy Michael with 10 years and Virgina Holsten with 25 years of service to the City.

Motion by Elwick, second by Vermedahl to approve the following invoices in the amount of $966,138.57, excluding investments. Question: Ayes - All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.

Elwick reported that the Public Safety Committee had met to discuss placing stop signs at the intersection of East 10th Street and 9th Avenue. Citizens had expressed concern about speeding traffic with children playing in this area. This committee does not recommend placing stop signs here at this time. Police Chief Tilson has and will be monitoring this intersection. Two children at play signs will be posted. The committee plans to revisit this subject in 90 days.

Motion by Redlinger, second by Vermedahl to approve the agenda. Question: Ayes - All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.

Nathan Hesson, Vinton Unlimited Director, informed Council of a KCRG-TV9 “Our Town” commercial package. Motion by Elwick, second by Burkey to pay one half of the cost of the commercial package, $975.00. Question: Ayes - All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.

Motion by Burkey, second by Vermedahl to pass a RESOLUTION FOR FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE JET-A FUEL FACILITY INSTALLATION PROJECT. Question: Ayes - Burkey, Elwick, Hessenius, Redlinger, Vermedahl. Nays - None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 08-10-01 passed and approved.

Motion by Elwick, second by Vermedahl to pass a RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REVISED LETTER OF AGREEMENT FOR PART-TIME UTILITY BILLING CLERK. Question: Ayes - Burkey, Elwick, Hessenius, Redlinger, Vermedahl. Nays - None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 08-10-02 passed and approved.

Jerry Petermeier, county representative for the new law enforcement center, explained that Kleiman Construction plans to put on the roof sometime in early September. A big crane will be used to put up the roof. They are requesting to use more of East 3rd Street between 1st and 2nd Avenues. Motion by Elwick, second by Vermedahl to close 3rd Street from 1st to 2nd Avenue, when Petermeier determines this necessity. This should be for approximately 2 weeks. Question: Ayes - All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.

Maynard arrived at 7:25 p.m..

Motion by Redlinger, second by Vermedahl to adopt an ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF VINTON, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO PARK REGULATIONS. Question: Ayes - Burkey, Elwick, Hessenius, Maynard, Redlinger, Vermedahl. Nays - None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and that said ordinance had been given its initial passage.

Motion by Burkey, second by Hessenius to pass a RESOLUTION TO AWARD BID FOR ROOF REPAIRS TO WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY. Question: Ayes - Burkey, Elwick, Hessenius, Maynard, Redlinger, Vermedahl. Nays - None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 08-10-03 passed and approved. The bid is awarded to Stanley Roofing for $8,808.80.

Mayor Watson stepped out of the meeting at 7:32 p.m..

Motion by Vermedahl, second by Elwick to pass a RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF MORTGAGE. Question: Ayes - Burkey, Elwick, Hessenius, Maynard, Redlinger, Vermedahl. Nays - None. The Mayor ProTem declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 08-10-04 passed and approved.

Jeff and Veronica Young have paid off their promissory note to the City. Motion by Vermedahl, second by Hessenius to pass a RESOLUTION TO AWARD BID FOR HISTORICAL SURVEY AND NOMINATION. Question: Ayes - Burkey, Elwick, Hessenius, Maynard, Redlinger, Vermedahl. Nays - None. The Mayor ProTem declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 08-10-05 passed and approved.

The bid is awarded to Thomason & Associates for $19,895.00. This will satisfy a memorandum of agreement with FEMA, in reference to homes demolished after the 2008 flood.

Mayor Watson came back into the meeting at 7:35 p.m..

Motion by Vermedahl, second by Redlinger to pass a RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE EAST CENTRAL IOWA HOUSING TRUST FUND. Question: Ayes - Burkey, Elwick, Hessenius, Maynard, Redlinger, Vermedahl. Nays - None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 08-10-06 passed and approved.

Motion by Elwick, second by Hessenius to pass a RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ELECTION TO CONSIDER HOTEL/MOTEL TAX. Question: Ayes - None. Nays - Burkey, Elwick, Hessenius, Maynard, Redlinger, Vermedahl. The Mayor declared the motion failed.

Motion by Elwick, second by Redlinger to approve a request from the Iowa Pyrotechnic Association for a permit for supervised display of fireworks at the Benton County Fairgrounds on Sept. 17th and 18th. Charles Yedlik will conduct the display. Question: Ayes - All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.

Motion by Burkey, second by Elwick to refer a petition to vacate an alley to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Question: Ayes - All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.

Motion by Hessenius, second by Redlinger to approve the renewal of a class c beer permit with Sunday sales for Fast Stop. Question: Ayes - All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.

Motion by Elwick, second by Vermedahl to approve the disbursement of budgeted funding to HACAP in the amount of $5,682.00. Question: Ayes - All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.

Motion by Maynard, second by Hessenius to approve the purchase of a network card for copier and to lease a new copier. Question: Ayes - All. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ]

Motion by Burkey, second by Elwick to approve Coordinator Lent attending the NLC Conference in Denver, CO. Airfare and registration will be paid by the Iowa League of Cities because he is on the executive board. The City will pay for lodging. Question: Ayes - All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.

Motion by Hessenius, second by Vermedahl to receive and file the following meeting minutes: Airport Commission 07-21-10, Board of Adjustments 08-03-10 and Planning & Zoning 08-03-10. Question: Ayes - All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.

Coordinator Lent will check into possibly selling an old single phase 200 amp generator.

Coordinator Lent reported on: 1) Would like to meet with the school board to discuss water drainage. 2) The general government committee to meet to discuss “on call” for the police department. This committee will meet at 6:15 p.m. on August 26th. 3) Slight delay with 10th Street project due to phone cable needing to be lowered. 4) USA Communications will come to a Council meeting to discuss possibly mounting an antenna on a water tower. 5) Airport needs to address runway 9/27 repairs. 6) Making a grant application for a comprehensive plan for the City. 7) Asbestos removal from flood damaged homes to start later this month. 8) Day of vacation Monday and attending a League meeting Thursday and Friday.

Fall clean up days will be planned for October 2nd and 3rd.

City Hall will be closed in the mornings the weeks of September 13th and September 20th for computer software conversion of utility billing and training.

Good & Welfare: BoomFest activities on September 18th.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Time: 8:20 p.m.. ____________________________ John R. Watson Mayor Attest: ________________________ Cindy Michael City Clerk