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HomeMy Public PortalAboutApril 08 (Corrected at 4/15/08 Council Meeting) OFFICIAL MINUTES Mayor Grindle opened the regular meeting of the Riverdale City Council at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1, 2008. Roll Call: Present: Franklin, Halsey, Littrel, Channon, Hupp Also present: Julie Meyers, Rosie Parry, Carol Tucker, Teri Stickler, Ann Shoultz, Bonita Grindle, Jim Beran, Don Fisher, Dale Hupp, Ryan Neubauer, Floyd Bruns, Mary Frances Blevins (asst. city clerk), Angela Reier (attorney), Jim Mahler (7:13), Linda Veit (7:40) Agenda: A motion to approve the agenda was made by Halsey and seconded Littrel. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Minutes: Motion was made by Channon and seconded by Franklin to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 18, 2008 with one correction (change the date of minutes approved to March 4, 2008). Roll call vote: Halsey-yes, Franklin-yes, Channon-yes, Littrel-yes, Hupp-yes, all ayes, motion carried. Warrants: A motion was made by Channon and seconded by Halsey to approve the following warrants for payment with one correction (account number 10-51 to 10-57 for table decorations). Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. April 1, 2008 General Fund ACCT # COMPANY DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 10-57 FLOYD BRUNS table decoration $342.40 10-53 RACOM CORPORATION edacs access $79.50 10-54 SANDRY FRIE SUPPLY. L.L.C. defender visor/amber kit $242.38 10-54 US BANK North American Rescue 10- king air way $687.50 10-55 US BANK class fee, investigating electrical fire - Bruns $245.00 10-55 US BANK Holmatro Rescue - book $205.62 10-55 US BANK registration fee FDIC- E Hupp $540.00 10-55 US BANK training lunch Happy Joes $76.03 10-55 US BANK reg. fee FDIC - Kleinsmith $540.00 10-55 JERRY HOLT gas reimbursement for trip from Urbandale, IA to River- dale, IA & return for training session $64.04 10-56 US BANK National Uniforms - coats $1,310.93 10-56 BACK STREET GRAPHICS, INC. screenprinted crews & adult short sleeve T-shirts $354.27 10-57 ERIC HUPP President volunteer service award $66.00 10-57 MICKEYS VALLEY HALL appreciation dinner $1,703.73 10-57 US BANK HyVee pop $60.11 10-57 US BANK Sam's water $28.44 10-57 US BANK Rocky Rd Collectables award $222.50 10-57 US BANK MVR Hobby glass case $133.70 20-40 DECCO replace traffic signal at Bellingham & State & Alcoa entrance $185.35 60-20 MARY FRANCES BLEVINS semi monthly $519.85 60-20 THERESA RALFS semi monthly $796.36 60-52 MYRA HALSEY March cleaning $200.00 60-61 QUAD CITY TIMES publishing $204.29 Total Gen. Fund Warrants $8,808.00 SEWER FUND 90-20 CITY OF DAVENPORT $2,539.26 RECEIPTS QC Bank & Trust CD interest $812.06 copies/service fee for records $69.25 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS: Jim Beran informed the council about his concerns regarding the placement of the new berm that Scott Community College will be installing. Mr. Beran stated the berm will be 95 ft. from base to base and is concerned that the storm water detention area will be reduced which could cause the rain water to go in some residents back yards. Franklin stated the college is intending to install two drains to help with the storm water. There was some discussion about the height of the berm and ideas were discussed regarding different solutions to having a 12-14 ft berm. Some of the ideas discussed were having a smaller berm with a fence, or trees and vegetation. Mayor Grindle stated he has been in contact with Scott Community College about the berm, but would like to speak with the residents who will be affected by the berm and see what they would like done before making any requests to the college. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Hupp updated the council regarding the meeting she had on Sunday, March 29, 2008 at Bicentennial Park about the basketball court and shelter. Hupp stated some of the issues discussed at the meeting were where the shelter and basketball court should be located and the size of the shelter and how the new equipment should not be intrusive to the neighbors. Hupp stated the consensus was to install a 20’ x 20’ shelter with an extra 10ft concrete slab for additional space with the shelter and concrete slab to be located south of the asphalt parking lot, a sidewalk extending from the parking lot to shelter for handicap access, with three waterproof outlets and a dim light that would be on a timer and motion detector. There was some discussion on the posts of the shelter being made of treated wood or powdered I steel. Angela Reier (attorney) stated if the council considers doing both the shelter and the basketball court projects at the same time they will need to go out for public bid because the cost could come close to the $40,000 threshold. Ms. Reier further stated if the council plans on doing only one project at this time public bidding would not be necessary. Mayor Grindle asked Hupp to inform the council on what was discussed at the March 29th meeting regarding the basketball court. Hupp stated some of the concerns discussed were location of the basketball court; some felt the basketball court was not needed because most residents already owned a basketball hoop and some people were concerned about their property values. Hupp stated there were a lot of strong feelings against the basketball court at the meeting, but people that weren’t at the meeting have strong feelings for the basketball court. Hupp stated she hopes that there could be a compromise to locate the basketball court where it would not be offensive to Mr. Fisher or Mr. Geisler. Julie Meyers stated she appreciates Linda Hupp’s hard work, but feels it is fiscally irresponsible to take the basketball court down and then want to build another one. Mayor Grindle stated the issue of a new basketball court has been discussed for awhile and money was budgeted for the park so there is money available. Mayor Grindle also stated when the council decided to take down the basketball court it was only temporary and if a location cannot be agreed upon it will go back in the same location. Franklin stated his understanding was that the basketball court was not big enough and the residents wanted a regulation sized half court. Don Fisher stated he appreciates Hupp and Franklin having the meeting at the park to give the residents a chance to voice their opinions about the shelter and basketball court and if the basketball court had been placed where it was suppose to have been twenty years ago this wouldn’t be an issue. Mr. Fisher stated he would like to see the basketball court located on the other side of the park. There was some discussion on the type of basketball hoop that was taken down. Franklin stated he would like to see the basketball court located on the Manor Drive side of the park and not close to the playground equipment to keep the big kids away from the smaller children. Jim Mahler stated he would like to volunteer to put up the basketball hoop close to the Manor Drive side of the park and will check to see if he can get the concrete donated. Mr. Mahler stated the council may need to purchase a fence to stop the ball from going down Manor hill. Hupp stated she would like to take Jim Mahler up on his offer. Mayor Grindle stated the issue of the basketball court should be discussed at the next council meeting so prices can be assembled. A motion was made by Hupp and seconded by Halsey to purchase the 20’ x 20’ shelter from RCP with powder coated steel columns, installation according to written specifications and concrete pad located 5 ft. south of the asphalt parking lot, the northwest corner of the pad will be 5 ft. south of the east gate post, the pad will parallel the existing gravel road, extending 35 ft. to the south, price not to exceed $24,000 with payment of the shelter being made at time of the order to receive a 3% discount on the shelter. Roll call vote: Franklin-yes, Channon-yes, Hupp-yes, Littrel-yes, Halsey-yes, all ayes, motion carried. A motion was made by Hupp and seconded by Littrel to table the issue of the basketball court for Bicentennial Park until the April 15, 2008 council meeting. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. The city clerk informed the council that she had contacted four additional companies regarding mole control. The companies contacted either do not provide this service or declined to provide a proposal. Angela Reier (attorney) informed the council that she, along with the city clerk, met with representatives from Anderson, Lower, Whitlow, P.C. to discuss taking an inventory of property and equipment for the City of Riverdale. Ms. Reier stated one of the representatives is a volunteer firefighter for the Leclaire fire department and will have knowledge of fire equipment. Ms. Reier stated she asked the accounting firm to develop an inventory policy based on what would be best for the City of Riverdale, and when that becomes finalized she will bring that to the council. Ms. Reier informed the council that a tentative estimate was given of $3000 to $3500 to develop a policy and take an inventory. Mayor Grindle sent a letter last week to Allen Diercks, Tammie Picton and Marie Randol regarding mediation. The Mayor has asked for a response to this request by May 1, 2008. Angela Reier (attorney) stated no response will be considered a decline to this offer. NEW BUSINESS: The council discussed a section of Valley Drive that is need of repair. Mayor Grindle stated the section of road in need of repair is located in Bettendorf, and that the City of Bettendorf will fix it when they receive more patching material. A motion was made by Franklin and seconded by Channon to send a letter to the Department of Natural Resources stating the City of Riverdale intends to hold deer management hunt in 2008/2009. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. A motion was made by Hupp and seconded by Halsey to accept the fire department reports for January 15, 2008 through February 19, 2008 and February 19, 2008 through March 18, 2008. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. A motion was made by Hupp and seconded by Channon to accept Resolution #2008-5. Resolution #2008-5 states: A RESOLUTION APPROVING REIMBURSEMENT OF VOLUNTEER EXPENSES WHEREAS, the City of Riverdale (“Riverdale”) recognizes the valuable civic contributions of its volunteer residents; and WHEREAS, these volunteers donate considerable time and energy to further the goals of Riverdale; and WHEREAS, Riverdale finds that it is in the best interests of the community to encourage such contributions by reimbursing its volunteers for documented, out-of-pocket expenses reasonably incurred in the course of their volunteer duties. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Riverdale, Iowa, that Riverdale may in its discretion reimburse volunteers whose duties have been approved by the City Council for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses necessarily incurred with unrelated third parties eligible to provide goods or services to the Riverdale in the course of their volunteer duties, provided that volunteers seeking reimbursement (a) to the extent possible, obtain prior written approval from the Mayor or City Council before incurring such expenses; and (b) provide a written request for reimbursement accompanied by complete documentation, including all receipts and itemizations reasonably requested by the Mayor or City Council; and RESOLVED FURTHER, that Riverdale may in its discretion reimburse volunteers for the cost of operating a privately owned motor vehicle in the course of their volunteer duties at the per-mile rate established by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service from time to time in accordance with the forgoing resolution; and RESOLVED FURTHER, that all reimbursements are subject to the review and approval of the City Council and that nothing in this resolution will be construed to give any volunteer a right to reimbursement as an obligation of Riverdale. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Halsey stated Bicentennial Park and Havens Acres Park are in need of mulch around the playground equipment. Jim Mahler offered to check on prices for mulch, but the cost would not include installation. This issue will be further discussed at the April 15, 2008 council meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS: None COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL AND OTHER OFFICIALS: Franklin updated the council that there will be a steering committee meeting regarding the Belmont Road project on April 9, 2008. Franklin stated appraisers have been out and residents should expect offers of purchase and the rental of construction easements soon. Hupp thanked Jim Mahler and Floyd Bruns for their help with giving information on the shelter project. Hupp stated she would get some information about changing the signs at Bicentennial and Havens Acres park so they state the correct time the parks are open. Littrel asked the city clerk to put the copy request spreadsheet in the minutes minus names and addresses and from the point that was last published. 143 1/23/2008 Last 5 months bank statements for General Fund and Sewer Fund 1/23/2008 16 copies $4.00 15-30 min $5.00 (TR) redacted Bank Statements 144 1/30/2008 7/18/2006 Council minutes 1/30/2008 2 copies free 1-15 min. free (TR)   145 1/30/2008 Copy of copy request spreadsheet 1/30/2008 12 copies 5/free annually $1.75 1-15 min free (TR)   146 2/21/2008 All correspondence with all state agencies in all forms. Email, letters, phone calls. Past 6 months Notified documents were ready on 3/5/2008 & 3/12/2008viewed/picked up on 3/25/2008 12 copies 5/free annually $1.50 205 min. 15 min. free $65.00 (TR) Total time for request dated 2.21.2008 147 2/21/2008 All attorneys bills, for recent Diercks suit settled, including Mr. Motto Notified documents were ready on 3/5/2008 & 3/12/2008 viewed/picked up on 3/25/2008 no copies none included in line 146     148 2/21/2008 All time sheets for past year, as well as past work schedules for all city clerks Notified documents were ready on 3/5/2008 & 3/12/2008 viewed/picked up on 3/25/2008 no copies none included in line 146     149 2/21/2008 Minutes showing council approval of removal of basketball hoops at Centennial park, and the company that was hired to do the removal as well as payment for work. Notified documents were ready on 3/5/2008 & 3/12/2008 viewed/picked up on 3/25/2008 no copies none included in line 146     150 2/28/2008 Letter from dated 2-21-2008 to City Attorney Hunter 2/28/2008 1 copy free 1-15 min. free (TR)   151 3/11/2008 View all records request forms 3/11/2008 6 copies $1.50 1-15 min. free (TR)   152 Letter dated 2/29/08 postmarked 3/1/08 received 3/4/08 Letters, emails, phone call records or other documents sent by any city employee or city official or received from the state ombudsmen, state auditor or state attorney general's office pertaining to chapter 21 or chapter 22 issues from July 1, 2007 to the present date Notified documents were ready on 3/12/2008 viewed/picked up on 3/25/2008 no copies none 1-15 min. free (TR) Total time for request dated 2.29.2008 153 Letter dated 2/29/08 postmarked 3/1/08 received 3/4/08 All letters, emails, phone call records or other documents between any city employee or city official and attorney Michael J. Motto from July 1, 2007 to the present date Notified documents were ready on 3/12/2008 viewed/picked up on 3/25/2008 letter from attorney none included in line 152     154 Letter dated 2/29/08 postmarked 3/1/08 received 3/4/09 Any and all time records and payroll sheets for calendar year 2007 and through the present date for each and every person serving full or part time as the city clerk or in the city clerk's office Notified documents were ready on 3/12/2008 viewed/picked up on 3/25/2008 no copies none included in line 152     155 Letter dated 2/29/08 postmarked 3/1/08 received 3/4/10 Any and all public hearing notices and public agendas for meetings from January 1, 2008 to present date Notified documents were ready on 3/12/2008 viewed/picked up on 3/25/2008 viewed minutes book no copies none included in line 152     156 Letter dated 2/29/08 postmarked 3/1/08 received 3/4/11 Any and all documents, receipts, invoices, and minutes pertaining in any manner to the removal of the basketball hoops structure previously located at Centennial park during 2007 or 2008 Notified documents were ready on 3/12/2008 viewed/picked up on 3/25/2008 no copies none included in line 152     157 3/26/2008 View and copy Feb 19, 2008 minutes & warrants receipt on gate at Bicentennial Park 3/26/2008 3 copies $0.75 5 min, free (TR)   158 3/26/2008 View and copy "copy request spreadsheet" for month of March 3/26/2008 1 copy $0.25 5 min. free (TR)   159 3/26/2008 View and copy IPERS documents regarding Volunteer Firefighter awards plan 3/26/2008 7 copies $1.75 5 min. free (TR)   160 3/26/2008 Updated list of Fire Department Inventory           161 3/26/2008 All payments from insurance Co. to Peterson law firm regarding Aug 2006 court case Diercks and Picton vs. City of Riverdale             162 3/27/2008 Copy of all warrants paid to the City Attorney since Nov-07 to date. Information should contain a detailed explanation of all his work on behalf of the City of Riverdale             163 3/27/2008 Letter Re: Public Safety asking for 1. number of fire department personnel that are currently in EMS or EMT training 2. Should the City of Riverdale have an emergency arise needing a response of EMT or EMS personnel, who is responsible for responding to EMS and/or EMT calls?             164 3/27/2008 Would like to inspect and copy as needed The current inventory list of the volunteer fire department             165 3/27/2008 Would like to inspect and copy as needed All transactions related to donations, discards and sales of fire department inventory or equipment in its possession from January 2003-March 2008. This should include ALL local, out of state, and internet sales receipts, along with the names of the purchasers and sellers of these items.             166 3/27/2008 Would like to inspect and copy as needed all deposit slips reflecting sales of inventory             167 3/27/2008 Would like the official name and mailing address of the newly established 501C-7 Corporation along with name of the legal representative of the 501C-7 Corporation             168 4/3/2008 Copy of "copy request spreadsheet 4/3/2008 16 copies No Charge- extra copy from 4/1/08 council meeting given 1-15 min free (TR)   Mayor Grindle stated he hopes Allen Diercks, Tammie Picton and Marie Randol will give mediation a chance. Mayor Grindle continued by saying mediation can be a way to settle some things that have been going on for years and would like everyone to know his door is always open. A motion to adjourn was made by Halsey and seconded by Littrel. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:49 pm ____________________ ____________________ Jeff Grindle, Mayor Theresa Ralfs, City Clerk OFFICIAL MINUTES Mayor Grindle opened the regular meeting of the Riverdale City Council at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 2008. Roll Call: Present: Franklin, Halsey, Littrel, Channon, Hupp Also present: Teri Stickler, Rosie Parry, Ryan Neubauer, Jim Beran, George Seaberg, Ann Shoultz, Bonita Grindle, Steve Hunter (city attorney), Bill Molison (Ament), Don Fisher, Jim Mahler, Linda Veit, Larry Shoultz Agenda: A motion to approve the agenda was made by Franklin and seconded Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Minutes: Motion was made by Halsey and seconded by Franklin to accept the minutes of the regular meeting of April 1, 2008 with one correction. Roll call vote: Franklin-yes, Channon-yes, Hupp-yes, Littrel-yes, Halsey-yes, motion carried. Warrants: Hupp asked for clarification regarding the invoices from Stanley, Lande & Hunter. A motion was made by Halsey and seconded by Channon to approve the following warrants for payment. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. April 15, 2008 General Fund ACCT # COMPANY DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 10-57 FIRE RESCUE subscription fee, 2 years $69.95 10-57 FIRE ENGINEERING subscription fee, 2 years $51.95 10-57 THE SMOKE EATER PUBLICATI. subscription fee $6/volunteer $138.00 10-90 PREMIER PEST MANAGEMENT mole control $200.00 10-90 PREMIER PEST MANAGEMENT deer removal $200.00 20-30 MID AMERICAN utilities $872.47 20-90 ALLIED WASTE garbage & recycling service $2,300.00 40-10 SCOTT COUNTY LIBRARY SERV. semiannual taxes $10,643.50 40-30 CRIBBS LANDSCAPING monthly lawn care, parks $1,217.24 40-40 KEITH & CO. City of Riverdale T-shirts July 4, 2007 $588.75 60-20 MARY FRANCES BLEVINS semi monthly $451.75 60-20 THERESA RALFS semi monthly $796.36 60-20 MARY HANSON monthly $73.45 60-20 US BANK withholding $765.77 60-20 IPERS withholding $332.16 60-40 STANLEY, LANDE & HUNTER intergovernmental agreement with City of Bettendorf $839.45 60-40 STANLEY, LANDE & HUNTER City Resolutions $225.00 60-40 STANLEY, LANDE & HUNTER litigation regarding open meetings/ water tower park, A. Diercks $87.50 60-40 STANLEY, LANDE & HUNTER general $7,324.98 60-40 STANLEY, LANDE & HUNTER open records/open meetings $2,496.90 60-40 STANLEY, LANDE & HUNTER declaratory judgment action/T. Picton $2,708.62 60-51 MEDIACOM on-line service $45.95 60-51 Q WEST utilities $150.79 60-51 IOWA AMERICAN WATER utilities $72.15 60-51 MID AMERICAN utilities $1,185.39 60-52 CRIBBS LANDSCAPING monthly lawn care City Hall $307.22 60-52 K & K HARDWARE floo tube for office lights $17.52 60-61 QUAD CITY TIMES publishing $126.31 60-62 POSTMASTER PO Box rental fee $36.00 60-63 BI-STATE REGIONAL COMMISS annual membership $249.50 90 PER MAR burglar alarm system installed $1,168.00 Total Gen. Fund Warrants $35,742.63 SEWER FUND 90-20 City of Davenport $2,151.89 RECEIPTS QC Bank CD interest $812.06 T-shirts $25.00 copies/service fee $21.75 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS: Larry Shoultz stated he thought mediation is a good idea. Linda Veit stated with the amount the city is paying for attorney fees, and even though mediation will cost more money, it will save the city money in the long run if things could be worked out. Ms. Veit continued by saying she would like to get back to the nice community the city use to be. Rosie Parry stated there are two sides of the story and if both sides would talk together maybe the situation could be resolved. Ms. Parry stated she encourages both sides to take part in the mediation. Teri Stickler stated she would like to reiterate the feelings expressed about mediation. Ms. Stickler also stated Riverdale was a nice place to grow up and live but it is not the same anymore because of the lawsuits. Ms. Stickler stated she would like both sides to give mediation a try and let an impartial third party reveal some things that either side is not aware of and clear up hurt feelings and anger, and not live life like this. George Seaberg asked for clarification on who is on each side. Mayor Grindle explained that the City has asked Allen Diercks, Tammie Picton and Marie Randol to participate in mediation with an arbitrator to hopefully open lines of communication. Bill Molison (Ament) informed the mayor and council that he delivered current plans and specs for the Scott Community College road improvement projects. Rosie Parry thanked Teri Stickler for picking up litter and making our community look better. Mayor Grindle also thanked Teri Stickler. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Linda Hupp updated the council on where the basketball court will be located in Bicentennial Park. There was some discussion on the price of cement, the cost of a basketball hoop and pole, and the need for a fence to stop the ball from rolling down Manor hill. Halsey stated he has had some requests for a basketball court in Haven’s Acres Park. A motion was made by Hupp and seconded Halsey to table the issue of the basketball court until the May 6, 2008 regular council meeting. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Hupp informed the council that the bid for the Bicentennial Park shelter came back at $28,000, which is $4000 more than the $24,000 approved at the April 1, 2008 council meeting and will need to be discussed at the next regular council meeting. Jim Mahler stated the difference is due to the electrical work that needs to be done. Hupp stated she had contacted Acme Sign to get a proposal on how much it would cost to replace the park signs that have incorrect information on them. The council discussed what information should be included on the signs and where the signs should be located in the parks. A motion was made by Hupp and seconded by Halsey to accept Acme Signs proposal not to exceed $400 for two new park signs including a post for Haven’s Acres sign if needed and installation. Franklin stated the rules that are listed on the park signs should be checked with the city’s park ordinances. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Steve Hunter (city attorney) updated the council on the issue of mediation. Mr. Hunter stated Jim Slavens has been contacted to be the mediator and has high reviews and is very qualified. Mr. Hunter stated participation in the mediation would be voluntary and one letter has been sent to the city with some questions about mediation but not an answer regarding participation. Mayor Grindle stated he hopes to receive a response soon. A motion was made by Halsey and seconded by Littrel to purchase playmat mulch not to exceed $4500 for Haven’s Acres Park and Bicentennial Park which will be spread by volunteers. Roll call vote: 5 ayes, motion carried. A motion was made by Franklin and seconded by Channon to approve the invoice from the City of Bettendorf for the amount of $450 for repairs made to the bike path trail by the State Street bridge during the ice jam. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Mayor Grindle stated he would like to thank the City of Bettendorf for taking care of the situation in such a timely manner. NEW BUSINESS: A motion was made by Littrel and seconded by Halsey to accept the proposal from Premier Pest Management for dead deer removal of $200 per deer. Roll call vote: 5 ayes, motion carried. After some discussion, a motion was made by Franklin and seconded by Littrel to table the issue of the inventory proposal until the May 6, 2008 meeting. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. George Seaberg asked what the procedure is for hiring the city attorney. Mr. Seaberg stated he is uncomfortable with the attorney’s performance and asked if the council has looked at other applicants. Mayor Grindle stated the city attorney’s position is filled by council appointment, and the city has not looked at other applicants. Mr. Seaberg stated he requests the city look into other applicants. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Franklin updated the council regarding a Belmont Road construction project steering committee meeting. Franklin stated acquisition appraisals are done and being reviewed. Channon stated Belmont Road will have a hard surface no matter where the point of construction ends this winter. Hupp stated the evergreen has died by the Fire Department parking lot entrance and will gather some information and ideas for that area and will present it at the next council meeting. Littrel informed the council that Tri City Blacktop has been filling pot holes in the area. The March 2008 Financial report was discussed. A motion was made by Franklin and seconded by Channon to approve the March 2008 Financial report. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL AND OTHER OFFICIALS: Littrel stated he really hopes mediation will be given a chance. Mayor Grindle stated plans for the Scott Community College road projects are available in the office at City Hall. Mayor Grindle stated he hopes mediation will work to bring everyone together and bring this to an end. Mayor Grindle stated the City of Riverdale experienced a great loss with the death of Beth Mahler. Mayor Grindle continued by saying Jim and Beth Mahler have always volunteered their time and have worked very hard for the city and Beth will truly be missed. A motion to adjourn was made by Halsey and seconded by Littrel. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:25 pm ____________________ ____________________ Jeff Grindle, Mayor Theresa Ralfs, City Clerk 1 From the City of Riverdale April 2008 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. Update Your Riverdale Phone Directory Teri Stickler Phone# 359-3044 4th of July Celebration Announcement! Children that will be participating in the 4th of July Parade in a motorized vehicle will be eligible for a special prize! Start making your plan’s now! If you have any questions, please call Bonita Grindle at 359-7676. coated Fire Department Report for March 18 to April 15, 2008 Calls: 2 EMS 1 Mutual Aid Fire 1 Stand By Training: Aerial Class #4 Aerial Class #5 Cardiac Emergencies Pump Operations Other: 2 People Fire Department Instructor Conference 1 Person NIMS ICS-400 class j Please contact us at riverdale@mchsi.com View the latest city council agenda and minutes at the City of Riverdale website at Riverdaleia.org Mayor Grindle with fans of Riverdale from Su Casa! Your Council and their committee appointments are as follows: Jack Franklin (359-6612)-Mayor Pro Tem, Contracted Support Service & Budget Cheryl Channon (332-4730)-Contracted Support Service & Budget Linda Hupp (355-3386) - Parks Dean Halsey (355-2013)-Infrastructure & Parks Doug Littrel (359-1343)-Infrastructure & NPDES Management Mayor Jeff Grindle can be reached at 359-7676 Lou Wren is the Zoning Inspector. You may contact Lou at 355-1300. Please contact him regarding any construction projects.