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HomeMy Public PortalAboutJuly 07 OFFICIAL MINUTES Mayor Wren opened the regular meeting of the Riverdale City Council at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 3, 2007. Roll Call: Present: Franklin, Ulrich, Stickler, Grindle, Absent: Halsey Also present: Mary Frances Blevins, Floyd Bruns, Dean Hiles, Bonita Grindle, Ann Shoultz, David Geisler and Sherry Cook Agenda: A motion to approve the agenda was made by Franklin and seconded by Ulrich. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Minutes: A motion was made by Grindle and seconded by Stickler to accept the minutes of the regular meeting of June 19, 2007. Roll call vote: Franklin-yes, Stickler-yes, Grindle-yes, Ulrich-yes, all ayes, motion carried. Warrants: A motion was made by Stickler and seconded by Ulrich to approve the following warrants for payment. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. June 30, 2007 General Fund ACCT # COMPANY DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 10-54 VERIZON WIRELESS monthly cell phone $16.08 20-11 TRI CITY BLACKTOP, INC. slag seal $7,880.00 20-11 TRI CITY BLACKTOP, INC. remove & replace 8" concrete $6,215.00 20-13 TRI CITY BLACKTOP, INC. reset one manhole in concrete $825.00 40-40 MORRIS & COMPANY July 4th $437.50 40-40 THE REFLECTIONS July 4th $1,080.00 60-51 IOWA AMERICAN WATER utilities $194.31 60-61 QUAD CITY TIMES publishing $170.56 TOTAL WARRANTS $16,818.45 A motion was made by Franklin and seconded by Grindle to approve the following warrants for payment. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. July 3, 2007 General Fund ACCT # COMPANY DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 10-53 RACOM CORPORATION maintenance contract $493.80 10-53 RACOM CORPORATION edacs access $77.25 10-55 ERIC HUPP test fees/ mileage $177.90 10-55 FIRE SERVICE TRAINING BUREAU Manning/McDonald fire school $110.00 10-56 MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVICES patches $187.50 10-56 TRI-STATE FIRE CONTROL helmets/supplies $205.00 10-56 ALEX AIR APPARATUS boots $165.00 10-90 CITY OF BETTENDORF deer removal $2,400.00 20-13 D and S storm drains cleaned $1,540.00 20-70 D and S street cleaning $800.00 40-30 CRIBBS LANDSCAPING monthly lawn care $1,181.79 40-30 SCOTT CARLSON removal of lg tree limb from Bi park $525.00 40-30 REGALIA 4th of July celebration $45.00 40-40 US BANK 4th of July celebration-Oriental Trader $329.66 40-40 K & K HARDWARE 4th of July celebration $71.12 40-40 CAROL TUCKER 4th of July celebration $422.36 40-40 D & J'S PETTING FARM 4th of July celebration $225.00 40-40 ROSIE PARRY 4th of July celebration $25.74 40-40 RICKIE ROWRAY 4th of July celebration $100.00 60-20 MARY FRANCES BLEVINS semi monthly $148.36 60-20 THERESA RALFS semi monthly $796.36 60-52 HYMAN'S FURNITURE STORE 2 loveseats for community room $2,150.00 60-52 CRIBBS LANDSCAPING monthly lawn care $298.27 60-52 MYRA HALSEY June cleaning $200.00 60-52 STANLEY STEEMER capet cleaning $210.00 60-61 QUAD CITY TIMES publishing $270.23 60-62 BETTENDORF OFFICE PRODUCTS supplies $29.36 60-63 US BANK municipal clerks institute-M.F.Blevins $340.00 60-63 US BANK webhosting $239.40 60-63 BI-STATE REGIONAL COMMISSION annual memebership fee $249.50 60-70 UNITED INSURANCE COUNSELORS inland marine $484.00 60-70 UNITED INSURANCE COUNSELORS 2007 Spartan $1,464.00 Total Gen. Fund Warrants $15,961.60 RECEIPTS Quad City Bank-CD interest $4,136.98 Copies $7.50 Mediacom $1,038.70 OLD BUSINESS: Mayor Wren asked Dean Hiles to speak to the council about his knowledge of document management systems. After some discussion, Mayor Wren and the council thanked Mr. Hiles. A motion was made by Franklin and seconded by Grindle to proceed with Computer Team for a document management system that does not exceed the amount of $25,000 (twenty five thousand dollars). Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. A motion was made by Ulrich and seconded by Stickler to accept the second reading of Amendment to Ordinance 15.04: Compensation. The salary of the Mayor is $7,200.00 dollars per calendar year, payable quarterly effective January 1, 2008. Roll call vote: Franklin-yes, Ulrich-yes, Stickler-yes, Grindle-yes. All ayes, motion carried. A motion was made by Franklin and seconded by Ulrich to accept the second reading of Amendment to Ordinance 17.06: Compensation. The salary of each Council member is $2,400.00 dollars per calendar year, payable quarterly effective January 1, 2008. Roll call vote: Franklin-yes, Ulrich-yes, Stickler-yes, Grindle-yes. All ayes, motion carried. A motion was made by Ulrich and seconded by Franklin to pass RESOLUTION # 2007-16 A RESOLUTION AMENDING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR EXPENSES INCURRED IN FULFILLING IOWA CODE CHAPTER 22 PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS. WHEREAS, the Riverdale City Council adopted a fee policy on June 19, 2007, for expenses incurred in fulfilling public records requests made pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 22; WHEREAS, the current fee policy in effect reflects the cost to the City of Riverdale if the City Clerk fulfills the public record request but does not reflect the reduction in cost to the City of Riverdale if the Assistant City Clerk fulfills thepublic records request. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Riverdale, Iowa adopt the attached Fee Schedule for public records requests, which has been amended to reflect an alternative charge if the Assistant City Clerk fulfills the public records request. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: A motion was made by Grindle and seconded by Ulrich to approve a bid from Mahler Concrete for the amount of $6,375.00 for repair work on manholes and curbs. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. A motion was made by Stickler and seconded by Ulrich to accept the contract from the Humane Society. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. A motion was made by Ulrich and seconded by Franklin to approve Resolution #2007-15. RESOLUTION # 2007-15 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SECURITY INFORMATON POLICY PURSURANT TO IOWA CODE SECTION 22.7(50) WHEREAS, the City of Riverdale wishes to adopt a Security Information Policy for the protection of city employees, visitors to city facilities; persons in city care, custody or control; and for the protection of city property; and WHERAS, the City Council has determined that certain confidential information developed and maintained by the City of Riverdale, including but not limited to information developed and maintained by the Riverdale Fire Department, concerning security procedures and emergency preparedness, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to jeopardize such employees, visitors, persons and property; and WHEREAS, the Riverdale City Council believes it is necessary to declare certain classes of records confidential pursuant to Iowa Code Section 22.7(50). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Riverdale, Iowa, the following classes of records shall be kept confidential pursuant to Iowa Code Section 22.7(50), unless otherwise ordered by a court, by the lawful custodian of the records, or by another person duly authorized to release such information: information directly related to vulnerability assessments; information contained in records relating to security measures such as security and response plans, security codes and combinations, passwords, restricted area passes, keys, and security or response procedures; emergency response protocols; and information contained in records that if disclosed would significantly increase the vulnerability of critical physical systems or infrastructures of a government body to attack. Roll call vote: Franklin-yes, Ulrich-yes, Stickler-yes, Grindle-yes. All ayes, motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Ulrich informed the council that Creative Deck and Fence have scheduled the installation of the fence at Haven’s Acres Park along Kensington for the end of July. Ulrich has nothing new to report regarding the new picnic tables. The signs needed by Haven’ Acres Park will be checked into. Stickler informed the council that Ament is going over some specs and plans for Water Tower Park and this information will be presented soon to the council. A public hearing will be held July 12, 2007 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the community room at City Hall. Grindle reported that the manhole on Fenno has been fixed, the new slag has been completed on Manor Hill and the work on the lot at the fire station is being completed. Grindle stated the work on curbs will create a lot of dust, but he hopes the residents realize it will be worth it when the work is finished. Ulrich stated the people who will be affected by the curb work should be contacted. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL AND OTHER OFFICIALS: The City Clerk informed the council that the railroad will replace stop signs soon. Mayor Wren thanked the volunteers who helped with organizing the 4th of July celebration. Mayor Wren also thanked everyone who helped with the presentation of the fire truck to the EICCD foundation. PUBLIC communications: None A motion to adjourn was made by Franklin and seconded by Ulrich. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:42 pm. ____________________ ____________________ Norma Wren, Mayor Theresa Ralfs, City Clerk A Public Meeting for Water Tower Park development was held at 7:00 P.M., Thursday, July 12, 2007 in the community room at Riverdale City Hall. Present: Jim Beran, Judy Hiles, Jim and Sandy Partridge, Rosie and Ralph Parry, Linda Hupp, and Teri Stickler. Also present: Vi Stickler, Jack Franklin, Carl Bulat, John Taylor, Rob Wolfe, Dale Hupp, Louis Wren, Bob Dean, Jeff Grindle, John Riches, Ann Shoultz, Ava McFarlin, Bonita Grindle, Phyllis Beran, Dean Hiles, Dean Halsey, George Seaberg, Don Fisher, Sue Seaberg, Cheryl Pelton, Helen Hansen, Eldon Hansen, and Norma Wren. Park development drawings were presented and the park concept was discussed. Committee members were present to answer questions and explain the plan. Included in the plan was parking for 6-7 cars, a gazebo, and a winding sidewalk through the park. Also included were a variety of plantings, benches, in-ground lights, stone outcropping and seating, and a kiosk where historical information can be displayed and announcements can be put up. Mayor Wren invited all to ask questions and share their thoughts. There were many favorable comments. One question was the cost of the project. Mayor Wren explained that the estimate for the project ranges from $100,000 to $194,000, but that only $150,000 has been budgeted for 2007-2008. She added that although the budgeted money is available and has been budgeted for park development, the over-all project may need to be altered, done in steps, and/or spread over one or two years. The final determination will depend in large part on the actual bids as well as any final adjustments to the plan as it was presented. The plan is such that items in the plan can be included, deleted, or postponed. Mayor Wren explained that the park plan will be presented to the City Council at the next council meeting. At that time, the Council may choose to go out for bids on the project. Then an advertisement for bids will be published. She explained that there will be one more public hearing probably August 21, 2007. Rob Wolfe pointed out that the sidewalk, as shown in the drawings, was approximately 10’ wide. This is wider than need be and will be reduced. Rob also suggested permeable pavers be used in place of cement sidewalks. He felt the River Action might give a grant for such a project. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M. _________________________ Teri Stickler OFFICIAL MINUTES Mayor Wren opened the regular meeting of the Riverdale City Council at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17, 2007. Roll Call: Present: Franklin, Halsey, Stickler, Grindle, Absent: Ulrich Also present: Angela Reier (attorney), Floyd Bruns, Jim Beran, Linda Veit, Rosie Parry, John Robinson, Donna Hunt, Marilyn Seibel, Ann Shoultz, Bonita Grindle, Monty Halsey, Darrell Machalek, Jack Hill, Barry Brockhouse, Marie Randol, Greg Bratcher, Larry Shoultz, Judy Hiles, Ava McFarlin, Dale Hupp, Linda Hupp, Vi Stickler and Doug Littrel Agenda: A motion to approve the agenda with a discussion on the Recreation Trail and Haven’s Acres Park to precede Old Business was made by Stickler and seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Minutes: A motion was made by Franklin and seconded by Stickler to accept the minutes of the regular meeting of July 3, 2007. Roll call vote: Franklin-yes, Stickler-yes, Grindle-yes, Halsey-abstained (absent from July 3, 2007 meeting), motion carried. Warrants: A motion was made by Franklin and seconded by Grindle to approve the following warrants for payment. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. July 17, 2007 General Fund ACCT # COMPANY DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 10-57 SC FIRE CHIEF'S ASSOCIATION membership dues $50.00 20-11 TRI CITY BLACKTOP remove exposed re-bar and patch $195.00 20-30 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY st. lights $974.16 20-90 ALLIED WASTE SERVICES monthly contract $2,300.00 20-100 QC ANALYTICAL SERVICES storm water testing $342.00 40-30 MIDWEST SALES COMPANY picnic tables/delivery/installation $3,931.00 40-30 THE OUTHOUSE monthly service $104.00 40-40 ROSIE PARRY water for july 4th $21.56 40-40 BI-STATE BARRICADE RENTALS supplies for july 4th $100.50 40-40 PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING CO. pop for july 4th $158.00 60-20 THERESA RALFS semi monthly $796.36 60-20 MARY FRANCES BLEVINS semi monthly $241.23 60-20 MARY HANSON monthly $73.45 60-20 US BANK monthly withholding $665.09 60-20 IPERS monthly $266.69 60-51 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY utilities $684.57 60-51 IOWA AMERICAN WATER utilities $72.15 60-51 QWEST monthly phone $143.75 60-52 WHITE ROOFING repairs $155.00 60-61 QUAD CITY TIMES publishing $7.66 60-62 MYRA HALSEY June cleaning $200.00 60-62 PITNEY BOWES postage $400.00 60-62 MEDIACOM monthly online service $45.95 60-62 MARY FRANCES BLEVINS shredder/bird feed/pop/water $94.38 60-62 COMPUTER TEAM downpayment for Document system $10,000.00 Total Gen. Fund Warrants $22,022.50 RECEIPTS: City of Bettendorf Belmont Road maintenance $701.00 T-shirts July 4th $460.00 Eastern Iowa Redemption Center can return $37.95 Alcoa trafffic light repair $91.18 Mayor Wren stated she received a call from Councilman Halsey regarding survey work being done along the railroad for the recreational trail. Mayor Wren informed the council and public that she went to Bettendorf City Hall the next morning and spoke with Steve Grimes and informed him that the trail will not go there. The engineering firm Missman Stanley and Associates had been given the task to research all possible options for the trails location and was not aware of the City of Riverdale’s opposition to that location. Mayor Wren stated that Missman Stanley is aware of it now, and that it has never been the City’s intention to have the recreational trail go through the residential area. Mayor Wren stated she spoke with the Bettendorf director of this project, Scott Tunnecliff, and he suggested forming a steering committee. Mayor Wren invited any resident that was interested in being on the committee, could attend meetings during the day and lived in the Haven’s Acres area to let the Mayor know by tomorrow. John Robinson stated he was interested. The council discussed purchasing new traffic signs for the area around Haven’s Acres Park. A motion was made by Halsey and seconded by Stickler to authorize the purchase of two “Slow-Children at Play” traffic signs. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Resolution #2007-18 a resolution authorizing the replacement of the current stop signs will be discussed at a future meeting. OLD BUSINESS: Stickler displayed ideas that the Tower Park committee had researched, and that were presented at the Public Hearing on July 12, 2007. Stickler thanked the Tower Park Committee for their time and research to come up with something beneficial for the community, and said what a pleasure it was working with them. Mayor Wren also thanked the committee for the number of hours they spent researching this project. After some discussion a motion was made by Grindle and seconded by Franklin to accept resolution #2007-17. Roll call vote: Franklin-yes, Stickler-yes, Grindle-yes, Halsey-yes. All ayes, motion carried. RESOLUTION # 2007-17 A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BID DOCUMENTS AND ISSUE NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE WATER TOWER PARK. WHEREAS, the City of Riverdale, Iowa (“Riverdale”), is considering and has scheduled a public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the reconstruction of the Water Tower Park (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, the Project is a public improvement, subject to the Iowa Construction Bidding Procedures Act, Iowa Code Chapter 26 (the “Act”); and WHEREAS, the City of Riverdale, Iowa, has commissioned Ament Engineering to prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates for the Project pursuant to Iowa Code § 26.3(2) (the “Bid Documents”). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Riverdale, Iowa, that Riverdale accepts and adopts the Bid Documents for the Project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Riverdale, Iowa, that Riverdale delegates to the City Clerk the duty of receiving and opening bids for the Project pursuant to Iowa Code § 26.11; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Riverdale, Iowa, that the City Clerk shall publish a notice for competitive bids for the Project and take all other measures required by and in conformance with the Act. A motion was made by Franklin and seconded by Stickler to approve the third and final reading of Amendment to Ordinance 15.04, roll call vote: Franklin-yes, Stickler-yes, Grindle-yes, and Halsey-yes. All ayes, motion carried. Amendment to Ordinance 15.04 states: Amendment to Ordinance 15.04 The City of Riverdale Ordinance Number 15.04 is revoked and replaced with the following Ordinance Number 15.04 effective January 1, 2008: 15.04. Compensation. The salary of the Mayor is $7,200.00 dollars per calendar year, payable quarterly. A motion was made by Stickler and seconded by Grindle to approve the third and final reading of Amendment to Ordinance 17.06, roll call vote: Franklin-yes, Stickler-yes, Grindle-yes, and Halsey-yes. All ayes, motion carried. Amendment to Ordinance 17.06 states: Amendment to Ordinance 17.06 The City of Riverdale Ordinance Number 17.06 is revoked and replaced with the following Ordinance Number 17.06 effective January 1, 2008: 17.06. Compensation. The salary of each Council member is $2,400.00 dollars per calendar year, payable quarterly. A motion was made by Franklin and seconded by Halsey to affirm the appointment of Mary Frances Blevins for Assistant City Clerk by Mayor Wren. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: Franklin asked the council to review the snow removal contract and make any changes necessary. The council will discuss this contract at the August 7, 2007 council meeting. Mayor Wren recommended Katie Nice for appointment to the Board of Adjustment. A motion was made by Stickler and seconded by Grindle to accept Mayor Wren’s appointment of Katie Nice to the BOA. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Grindle reported a sink hole on Manor Drive. Due to the rain, work on the hole has been at a stand still. The area has been barricaded for the time being. COMMITTEE REPORTS: After some discussion, a motion was made by Grindle and seconded by Stickler to accept the June 2007 financial report. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL AND OTHER OFFICIALS: Grindle reported seeing Allen Diercks, Tammie Picton and Attorney Mike Meloy looking in the windows and trying to open the door at the Riverdale Fire Station on Friday, July 13, 2007 around 12:30pm. Grindle stated he stopped and asked them if they needed any help, and Mr. Meloy was very belligerent. Grindle told the council he reported the incident to the sheriffs department and filed a report. The council asked Angela Reier (attorney) to look into legal issues regarding unauthorized person(s) in City Hall or the Fire Station building during hours when the building is closed. Mayor Wren shared thank you notes from Jeff Struve, Dean and Judy Hiles and Beth Mahler regarding the 4th of July. Mayor Wren thanked everyone who was involved in making this year July 4th celebration such a success. Mayor Wren stated that they are the spirit of what this city is about. Mayor Wren informed everyone that the Bi State Regional Commission budget plan is available for viewing at City Hall. Stickler thanked the Riverdale Fire Department and 4th of July committee for all their work on the July 4th celebration. PUBLIC communications: Larry Shoultz thanked the Tower Park committee and stated everyone had a chance to be involved and ended with a great group that got things done. Mr. Shoultz also stated if Tammie Picton or Allen Diercks or Mike Meloy had any issues with the council they needed to bring it up to Jeff Grindle when he approached them at the Fire Station, since Jeff is a councilman. Mr. Shoultz said they had no reason to be here and it looks like suspicious activity. Rosie Parry stated she saw Allen Diercks, Tammie Picton and Mike Meloy at the Tower Park site pointing at residences and taking pictures. Doug Littrel thanked Chief Bruns and the Riverdale Fire Department for their quick response to the two emergency calls he made. A motion to adjourn was made by Halsey and seconded by Stickler. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:43 pm. ____________________ ____________________ Norma Wren, Mayor Theresa Ralfs, City Clerk From the City of Riverdale July 2007 Theresa has open office hours for the public on Wednesday’s from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. feel free to stop in with any questions or concerns and to pick up keys for the community room reservations. Other times, please leave a phone message and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you. Fire Department Report for June 19 to July 17, 2006 Calls: 1-Mutual Aid Fire 3- EMS calls Training: High Angle rescue Aerial practical Fire Stream Other: 4th July Activities Serve your community- Come and join us! j RIVERDALE T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE! There are a few left over “City of Riverdale” T-shirts from the 4th of July. $5.00 each Please call City Hall @ 355-2511 July 4th Celebration Thank you, 4th of July committee, for making this year’s celebration such a success! It would not have been possible without the help of many volunteers, including Jim Beran, Caroline Bawden, Eric Syverud, Judy Hiles, Myra Halsey, Monty Halsey, Carol Tucker, Bonnie Keeley, Dennis Keeley, Ann & Larry Shoultz, Bonnie & Jeff Grindle, Violet Grindle, Rose & Steffan Dipple, Cassie Paddock and Friends, Joan Struve, Addie Picchiotti, Anthony Geisler, Sonya &, Don Paddock, Jim Partridge, Linda Hupp, Ed & Linda Veit, Rob & Melanie Wolfe, Paul & Debbie D’Camp, Barry & Lori Brockhouse, Mike & Rose Miller, Larry Wolff, Rosie & Ralph Parry, Jim Mahler, Pat Mohr and the Riverdale Fire Department! Many thanks for your hard work and dedication in making a Riverdale tradition continue.