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HomeMy Public PortalAboutFeb 2011 THINK SPRING MYRA HALSEY WILL BE THE CHAIRPERSON FOR THE ANNUAL SPRING EGG HUNT AT HAVEN’S ACRES PARK WITH THE HALSEY FAMILY HELPING. WATCH FOR DETAILS IN FUTURE NEWSLETTER OFFICIAL MINUTES Mayor Grindle opened the Special Meeting of the Riverdale City Council at 6:00 p.m. on February 7, 2011. Roll Call: Present: Halsey, Channon, Hupp, Littrel and Franklin. Also present: Fire Chief Floyd Bruns, Attorney Angela Reier, Dale Hupp and Harry Pelton. Agenda: Halsey moved to approve the agenda after removing two items under Unfinished Business: second and third bullets Resolution No. 2011-04 and Resolution No. 2011-05. Also removing one item under New Business: Presentation by Tim Oswald from Piper Jaffray. Seconded by Franklin. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Minutes: Franklin moved to approve the minutes from the meeting date January 18, 2011 as written, seconded by Littrel. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Warrants: Franklin moved to approve the warrants for February 7, 2011 as presented, seconded by Channon. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. CLAIMS LIST FEBRUARY 7, 2011 VENDOR NAME REFERENCE TOTAL City of Davenport Pmt. To Davenport $6,895.00 Iowa Fire Chief’s Assoc. Membership Application $75.00 JKM Solutions Snow Removal $2,320.00 Mid-American Energy Utilities City Hall $2,104.41 Myra Halsey Janitorial $200.00 North American Salt Co. Salt for Roads $1,856.12 Scott County Fire Chief’s Dues $50.00 Scott County Health Dept. Membership Dues $25.00 Special Ed’s Pyrotechnics 4th of July $200.00 United Insurance Counselors Insurance $27,551.15 US Bank Misc. Expense City Hall & FD $2,071.37 TOTAL $43,448.47 PAYROLL 02/7/2011 Paula McIntosh $811.60 Mary Frances Blevins $659.72 Jeffrey J. Grindle $279.15 Larry Brown $234.19 TOTAL $1,984.66 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Franklin moved to hire MSA for the Comprehensive Plan Creation, seconded by Hupp. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: Franklin moved to authorize Mayor Grindle to enter into the Engagement Letter with Piper Jaffray as written. Seconded by Littrel. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Franklin moved to authorize Mayor Grindle to enter into the Engagement Letter with Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. Seconded by Channon. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Franklin moved to authorize Paula McIntosh to complete all publication required by law and as advised by the Ahlers and Coon Law Firm for a Bond Issuance not to exceed two and a half million dollars. Seconded by Littrel. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Resolution No. 2011-03 A Resolution Directing the Mayor To Participate In The Iowa Department Of Transportations Small Town Replacement And To Apply To Receive Traffic Control Signing Materials From The Iowa Department Of Transportation was read by Attorney Reier. Moved by Channon to approve Resolution No. 2011-03 as read, seconded by Littrel. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Resolution No. 2011-03 A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONS’ SMALL TOWN REPLACEMENT AND APPLY TO RECEIVE TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNING MATERIALS FROM THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WHEREAS, the City of Riverdale, Iowa recognizes the importance of maintaining the Regulatory and Warning Signs on the street system in conformance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic control Devices, Federal Highway administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, and WHEREAS, a review of signs has been conducted by the City of Riverdale or its agent to identify deficiencies in those signs eligible for replacement under the rules of the program, and WHEREAS, the Iowa Department of Transportation will provide up to $5,000 worth of conforming regulatory and warning signing materials to the City of Riverdale at no cost, WHEREAS, it is understood that applications will be considered in or of receipt and will be limited to STOP, STOP AHEAD, YIELD, Two-Direction Large Arrow and DO NO ENTER signs, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF RIVERDALE, IOWA THAT: The Mayor is hereby directed to submit the application and request for signing materials to replace signs the city has identified as deficient in their review. This application is to be submitted to the Iowa Department of Transportations’ program administrator for the Small Town Sign Replacement Program, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: All signing materials will be installed by the City of Riverdale, Iowa within 120 days after the sign materials are furnished, and, All signs will be installed in compliance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, as adopted per Iowa Administrative Rules 761, Chapter 130, and, The City of Riverdale, Iowa will certify in writing to the Department of Transportation Center Local Systems Engineer within 150 days after the sign materials are furnished, and that the signs have been installed. The City of Riverdale, Iowa recognizes that submission of this resolution along with an application, requesting signs and sign posts, represents approval by the city to participate in the Small Town Sign Replacement Program. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of February, 2011. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL AND OTHER OFFICIALS: Halsey wanted to thank Bob Dominacki for plowing Haven’s Acres during the huge snow storm last week. The snow plow did not come through Haven’s Acres for hours. Halsey thought we should compensate Mr. Dominacki in some way for his work. This will be on the next agenda. Franklin stated he had attended another Hazardous Mitigation meeting. Franklin stated he would like some help to review a hazard list, plans to help mitigate a hazard, projects that could be funded to help alleviate hazards such as flooding, and the pipe down Fieldcrest. Some members of the council will meet on February 22, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. for discussion on the Hazardous Mitigation plans. Attorney Reier asked that the minutes reflect that the Council Meeting dated February 1, 2011 was cancelled due to the weather and tonight’s meeting was the replacement meeting. Channon asked about clearing the sidewalks at City Hall. Mr. Channon had to clear the sidewalk for a meeting he was having in the Community Room. Channon also stated that there seems to be a real problem with ice build up by the down spout. Mayor Grindle told her that our snow removal company cleans the sidewalk and our Maintenance person does it also. Mayor Grindle stated that snow removal this year has been a very tough job for all cities. This last storm was a huge storm and he is sorry for any inconvenience to residents and we are doing the best we can. Halsey moved to adjourn at 7:00 p.m. seconded by Channon. ______________________ _______________________________ Jeffrey J. Grindle Mayor Attested by: Paula McIntosh, City Clerk OFFICIAL MINUTES Mayor Grindle opened the regular session of the Riverdale City Council at 7:00 p.m. on February 15, 2011. Roll Call: Present: Halsey, Hupp, Littrel and Franklin. Channon was absent. Also present: Fire Chief Floyd Bruns, Attorney Angela Reier, Jim Beran, Richard Wells, Troy Harrington, Ashley Steele, and George Seaberg. Agenda: Franklin moved to approve the agenda as listed. Seconded by Littrel. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Minutes: Franklin moved to approve the minutes from the meeting date February 7, 2011 as written, seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Warrants: Halsey moved to approve the warrants for February 22, 2011 as presented, seconded by Littrel. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. CLAIMS LIST FEBRUARY 22, 2011 VENDOR NAME REFERENCE TOTAL Aflac Payroll Pre-Tax $199.96 Allied Waste Waste Service $2,708.00 Bettendorf Office Product Misc. Expense FD $2.00 City of Davenport Pmt. To Davenport $2,580.76 Computer Team, Inc. Misc. Expense City Hall $25.00 DECCO Flag Light Repair Park $179.81 EFTPS 941 Payroll Taxes $974.39 IPERS Payroll Ipers $557.34 JKM Concrete Solutions Snow Removal $6,057.50 K&K True Value Vehicle Operation FD $47.28 Mediacom Internet Service $47.95 Qwest Telephone Service $148.72 Quad City Times & Journal Publishing $504.45 Stanley, Lande, and Hunter Legal Services $3,829.56 Townsend Engineering Engineering Bike Path $1,102.50 W.B. Cloud Pest Control $85.00 TOTAL $19,050.22 PAYROLL 02/7/2011 Paula McIntosh $811.60 Mary Frances Blevins $549.65 Jeffrey J. Grindle $279.15 Larry Brown $58.52 TOTAL $1,698.92 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COUNCIL: Mayor Grindle asked if there were comments from the audience and stated the comments would be limited to three minutes. Jim Beran stated that Scott Community College had submitted a request to the DNR for a Storm Water Permit to Duck Creek and asked if that was correct. Mr. Beran commented that the Asset side of our ledger was not correct in the way the Road Fund is reported. Mr. Beran also commented on a Municipal Infraction that was issued to a Riverdale resident. He asked why it was confidential and who authorized the fine? Mayor Grindle responded that it was discussed at a council meeting, and that Mr. Beran was present at that meeting. Mayor Grindle was directed by the Sheriff’s Department to contact the City Attorney and proceed as they directed. Richard Wells asked about the progress on Belmont Road. There are still many things that need to be addressed and it is almost spring and he would like to know when things are going to get done. Mayor Grindle will make phone calls tomorrow and get back to Mr. Wells. Mr. Wells also stated that certain agenda items were not clear. George Seaberg asked if the city has regulations concerning our burning laws. We will get a copy of the Ordinance to Mr. Seaberg. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Franklin moved to table Resolution No. 2011-04 Fire Truck Replacement and Overhaul Plan and Resolution No. 2011-05 Roadway Replacement Plan to the next council meeting. Seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: Resolution No. 2011-07 A Resolution Fixing Date For A Meeting On The Proposition To Authorize A Loan Agreement And The Issuance Of Notes To Evidence The Obligations Of The City Thereunder was presented. RESOLUTION 2011-07 A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $2,500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES OF THE CITY OF RIVERDALE, STATE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF Council Member Linda Hupp introduced the following Resolution entitled “RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $2,500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES OF THE CITY OF RIVERDALE, STATE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF”, and moved that the same be adopted. Council Member John Franklin seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called and the vote was, AYEs: Hupp, Halsey, Littrel, Franklin ABSENT: Channon Whereupon, the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted as follows: RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $2,500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES OF THE CITY OF RIVERDALE, STATE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and advisable that the City of Riverdale, State of Iowa, should provide for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of General Obligation Capital Loan Notes to the amount of not to exceed $2,500,000, as authorized by Sections 384.24, 384.24A and 384.25, Code of Iowa, as amended for the purpose of providing funds to pay costs of carrying out an essential corporate purpose project as hereinafter described; and WHEREAS, the Loan Agreement and Notes shall be payable from the Debt Service Fund; and WHEREAS, before a Loan Agreement may be authorized and General Obligation Capital Loan Notes issued to evidence the obligation of the City thereunder, it is necessary to comply with the provisions of the City code of Iowa, as amended, and to publish a notice of the proposal and of the time and place of the meeting at which the Council proposes to take action for the authorization of the Loan Agreement and Notes and to receive oral and/or written objections from any resident or property owner of the City to such action. Resolution No. 2011-07 was approved by Hupp as read and the date of February 22, 2011 for the Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m. Seconded by Franklin. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Resolution No. 2011-06, A Resolution Awarding Steve Sinner His Payout Of The Awards Plan was read by Attorney Reier. Resolution No. 2011-06 A RESOLUTION AWARDING STEVE SINNER HIS PAY OUT OF THE AWARDS FUND WHEREAS, the City of Riverdale established a Volunteer Firefighter’s Awards Plan (“Awards Fund”) that pays qualified individuals who have voluntarily served on the Riverdale Fire Department an amount based on number of years of qualified service; WHEREAS, Steve Sinner served as a volunteer fireman for Riverdale and is otherwise qualified to receive a payment from the Awards Fund. WHEREAS, it was determined by the Awards Fund Program the appropriate pay out to be $7560.00 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF RIVERDALE, IOWA, that Steve Sinner be awarded a lump sum pay out from the Awards Fund of $7560 in honor of his years of voluntary service on the Riverdale Fire Department. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 15th day of February, 2011. Hupp moved to approve Resolution No. 2011-06 as read, seconded by Franklin. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Hupp wanted it noted that the city wanted to thank Mr. Sinner for his 33 years of service to the Riverdale Fire Department. Fire Chief Floyd Bruns stated that the Riverdale Fire Department was planning a retirement party for Mr. Sinner. The 28E Agreement between Bettendorf and Riverdale Interceptor Sewer Intergovernmental Agreement was presented and explained by Attorney Reier. There were changes made to the previous agreement and now we need to adopt the new agreement. Franklin moved to revoke the previous agreement and adopt the new as read, seconded by Littrel. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Franklin moved to pass the current 28E Agreement as written, seconded by Hupp. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. The Riverdale Fire Department Report for December 21, 2010 through January 18, 2011 was presented by Fire Chief Floyd Bruns. Franklin moved to approve the Fire Department Report for the dates listed, seconded by Hupp. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Franklin moved to set the Riverdale spring clean-up date for May 7, 2011, seconded by Littrel. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Franklin presented information for new computers for City Hall. Franklin moved to approve the purchase of new computers as presented on the paperwork presented by Franklin not to exceed $ 3,500.00. Seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Compensation for Mr. Robert Dominacki for snow removal during the huge snowstorm on February 1, and 2, 2011 was discussed. Attorney Reier stated that she thought this snowstorm was an extreme situation and compensation would be appropriate. The City would like to note that this was an unusual situation and extreme situation and would not be a common practice. Franklin stated that Mr. Dominacki did a really nice service, that we did not want to set precedence, but thought we should thank him for his service. Franklin thought perhaps we should set a plan on how to plow the streets in extreme situations. Halsey moved to pay Mr. Dominacki $200.00 as an award for his service during the big snow storm, seconded by Littrel. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Hupp stated she would like to continue the Green Thumbers Contract for this next season at Volunteer Square Park. This is a beautiful park and we should keep it looking nice. Hupp moved to approve the Green Thumbers Contract for $ 2,128.00 with a correction of the date from April 1, 2011 through November 1, 2011. Seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Halsey moved to purchase a sign post puller not to exceed $1,000.00, seconded by Littrel. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Hupp reported on the progress on the Kiosks at Volunteer Square Park. She hopes to have a complete report on what will go in each Kiosk. Hupp asked that the council members think about this and have some ideas and this item will be on the next agenda. Franklin had scheduled a meeting for February 22, 2011 pertaining to Hazardous Mitigation. That meeting was preempted by the Public Hearing and Special Council meeting on that date. A new date was set. This meeting will be held on February 21, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL AND OTHER OFFICIALS: Littrel reported that Valley Drive still did not have snow cleaned out around the mailboxes. The shoulders have never been cleared on Valley Drive. Mayor Grindle stated that the Halsey family will be in charge of the Egg Hunt this year. A date for this will be determined later. Mayor Grindle wanted to thank the Halsey family. ______________________ _______________________________ Jeffrey J. Grindle Mayor Attested by: Paula McIntosh, City Clerk 1 From the City of Riverdale City Hall 355-2511 February 2011 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, & Safety Dean Halsey (355-2013)-Infrastructure & Parks Doug Littrel (209-7479)-Infrastructure & NPDES Management Mayor Jeff Grindle (349-7606) Lou Wren, Zoning Inspector. (355-1300) Please contact him regarding any construction projects. Financial Report for January 2011 January Beginning Balance $72,378.84 January Ending Balance $50,770.54 IPAIT $474,050.26 CD’s $545,770.86 Total Monies $1,070,591.66 Fund Balances for January 2011 General Fund $251,979.86 Awards Fund $93,659.84 Sewer Fund $188,400.75 Capital Reserve/Improvement $368,367.95 Road Use Fund $42,660.63 Public Measure B Fund $23,411.61 Road Replacement Fund $51,055.51 Fire Equip/Truck Fund $51,055.51 Firefighter’s Support Fund $ 0.00 Total Monies $1,070,591.66 Spring Clean Up Day The Spring Clean Up will be held on Saturday May 7th Please have all items at the curb by 7:00 a.m. Large items such as tires, appliances, and furniture may be disposed of at this time. NO HAZARDOUS WASTE OR E-WASTE WILL BE ACCEPTED Fire Department Report for December 21, 2010 to January 18, 2011 Calls: 3 EMS Calls 1 Fire 2 Mutual Aid Fires 1 Mutual Aid EMS Training Cold Weather Emergency Tour Schebler NIMS Aerial Class 1 Other: PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID BETTENDORF, IA PERMIT NO. 28