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HomeMy Public PortalAboutSep 2011- ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLI NG IN RIVERDALE Residents of the City of Riverdale can now recycle electronic waste (e-waste) free of charge at Waste Commission of Scott County’s (Commission) Electronic Demanufacturing Facility in Davenport. The City of Riverdale, which is a member community of Waste Commission of Scott County, was awarded an environmental grant from the Commission to offer this service at no charge to our residents. Residents can deliver e-waste to the Electronic Demanufacturing Facility, 1048 East 59th Street in Davenport from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Residents will be required to provide proof of residency in the City of Riverdale to recycle the items at no charge. Electronic waste is anything with a circuit board or cathode ray tube (CRT) and includes items such as: TV’s computers, monitors, laptops, steros, radios, VCRs, DVD players, video game equipment, cell phones, printers and scanners. Electronic waste does NOT include appliances such as refrigerators or microwaves or personal care and household items such as hair dryers and coffee makers. Free recycling applies to residents only. Businesses are charged 20 cents per pound for TV’s computers and laptops. All other electronic waste is free of charge. For more information visit www.wastecom.com or call 563-823-0119. Sparky's Birthday HAPPY 60th BIRTHDAY, SPARKY! Sparky the Fire Dog®, the official mascot of NFPA, observed his 60th birthday in March 2011, but we're celebrating all year long! Sparky, created in 1951 for an Advertising Council campaign, has always been an influential figure in fire prevention, and his success can be attributed to collaboration with firefighters and others to educate the public on important prevention and safety messages. Fun activities for Kids can be found at https://www.Sparky.com or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SparkyTheFireDog Riverdale Participates in National Preparedness Campaign October is National Preparedness Month. The City of Riverdale will be participating in a community event using volunteers to help get emergency preparedness materials into each home in Riverdale. The purpose of the materials is to help residents be prepared in an emergency situation like a fire or natural disaster and to have medical information available in the event of a medical emergency. First, we will be sending out volunteers to drop off materials which include File of Life (provided by Alcoa), Home Fire Escape Checklist, Escape planning, Smoke Alarm safety and more. These will be delivered Saturday Oct 22nd by volunteers going door to door. We encourage our residents to fill out the information provided and create your own emergency supply kit. Sonya Paddock at 563-355-6363 is available to assist those who need help filling out the forms. Then the following week volunteers will be checking back to see who has completed the information, those who have, will be placed in a drawing for prizes. The information remains in your home and will not be collected. Then on Thursday October 27th from 4 to 7pm. Generations Area Agency on Aging will be at the community room to fill out free healthcare power of attorneys for those 18 years or older that do not have a current healthcare power of attorney. Finally on Saturday October 29th beginning at 10 am volunteers will be stopping by each home to verify those who have participated in the event. Each person will receive one drawing chance for each of the following items that are completed. 1) file of life medical form, 2) have an emergency supply kit, 3) have completed the Home Fire Escape Checklist 4) Tested all smoke alarms and all are in working order 5) Have a healthcare power attorney document for each family member over 18. The number of prizes will depend on the number of donations collected. Volunteers are needed to help distribute information, work a table at the community room, help with surveying, and to help solicit donations for the prizes to be given away. If you and/or your family would like to help, or have an item to be given away for prizes, please call Sonya Paddock. Students from PV who volunteer qualify for service learning credit. Volunteers will be needed at the community room Friday Oct 21st at 10 am to put packets together, Sat. Oct 22nd from 1 pm to 4 pm to deliver packets, Thursday Oct 27th to work table from 4 to 7pm, and Sat Oct 29th from 10 to 4 to survey homes to determine if information was filled out. We will be serving pizza to the volunteers for lunch on Sat Oct 29th. If you will not be home on Saturday Oct 29th you can stop by the community room Oct 27th from 4 pm to 7pm to show your completed information, so you will be entered into the drawing. The percentage of homes participating and the winners of the drawing will be announced in the December newsletter. Emergencies WILL happen! Let’s be prepared. OFFICIAL MINUTES Mayor Grindle opened the regular session of the Riverdale City Council at 7:00 p.m. on September 6, 2011. Roll Call: Present: Halsey, Channon, Hupp, Littrel, and Franklin. Also present: Attorney Steve Hunter, Attorney Eric Long, Ashley Steele, Kristin Crawford from MSA, Fire Chief Floyd Bruns, Dale Hupp, Jack Hoots, Calisse McPherson and Kirk Nelson from Missman Stanley, Dennis Krell, Perri Smith, Athena Smith, Dorothy Jenkins, Ron Strawhacker, Don Fisher, Greg Bratcher, Jason Bratcher, and Dr. Jim Spelhaug Superintendant from Pleasant Valley School District. Agenda: Franklin moved to approve the agenda for September 6, 2011 as written. Seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Minutes: Franklin made two corrections to the minutes dated 8/16/11. The quote: “After the 1966 Mississippi flood, Alcoa built a private levee around the plant. When the city of Bettendorf built their Mississippi River Levee system, a flood wall was built on the eastern side of Duck Creek adjacent to the western end of Wisteria Lane. This levy and a small berm south of Wisteria Lane protect the Havens Acres subdivision. There are no known occurrences of land subsidence in Riverdale.” was missing the end quotation marks. The last sentence was changed to: This would make Riverdale eligible for FEMA Grants to help pay for things mitigated for emergencies before they occur. Littrel moved to approve the minutes with said corrections for August 16, 2011, seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: Franklin – aye, Channon – aye, Hupp – abstain, Littrel – aye, Halsey – aye, motion carried. Warrants: Hupp moved to approve the warrants for September 6, 2011, seconded by Channon. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. CLAIMS LIST SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 VENDOR NAME REFERENCE TOTAL Century Link Telephone City Hall $4.43 Cribbs Landscaping Mowing Contract $1,560.96 Decco Alcoa Light Repair $237.75 Grass Groomers Porta – Potties Parks $200.00 Horizon Outdoor Services Landscape Repair City Hall $175.00 K&K True Value Misc. Expense City Hall & FD $167.25 Kirkwood Community College Training FD $284.00 Mid-American Energy Street Lights and Utilities $1,524.60 Myra Halsey Janitorial $350.00 North American Salt Company 2010-2011 Salt Contract $1,534.50 Quad City Times & Journal Publishing $188.03 Sam’s Club Membership Dues $70.00 Sandry Fire Equipment FD Uniforms $285.00 Senior Voice Life File Packets $290.00 The Green Thumbers Maintenance Contract $266.00 US Bank City Hall and FD $336.87 Total $7,624.39 PAYROLL 09/06/11 Paula McIntosh $829.75 Mary Frances Blevins $913.05 Jeffrey J. Grindle $276.51 Larry Brown $404.92 Total $2,424.23 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COUNCIL: Dr. Jim Spelhaug Superintendant from the Pleasant Valley School District presented council with Proposition A: Revenue Purpose Statement Vote. This item will be on the ballot with the Pleasant Valley School Board Elections on September 13, 2011. Dr. Spelhaug stated that approval of Proposition A will allow the school districts to sustain, improve and expand facilities without increasing property tax. This is an extension of the one cent sales tax that was approved by counties and now needs to be approved by each school district. Dr. Spelhaug wanted to encourage everyone to please vote for Proposition A at the Pleasant Valley School Board Elections on September 13, 2011. Perri Smith approached the council with concerns of the Recreation Trail near his home in Haven’s Acres. Mr. Smith has concerns about liability considering the Recreation Trail is near his property. Attorney Hunter stated it was no different than liability on a city street or city sidewalk. Athena Smith presented a petition to the council with 51 signatures from residents in Haven’s Acres. The petition stated: We, the undersigned Citizen’s of Haven’s Acres of Riverdale, Iowa, wish to Petition the Mayor of Riverdale, Iowa; and the City Council Concerning the bike path south of Haven’s Acres properties, we were not a part of discussions or the decision making process. We DID NOT vote on this decision, as we were not asked to participate in the voting nor were we notified of these discussions. For good cause, with no penalty or cost to the City of Riverdale, we expect and request you file for an extension of the timely Federal Grant of $1.9 million. We would also request that all construction of the bike path cease. Further, the undersigned residents of Haven’s Acres request to be notified by correspondence of any and all decisions in the above matters and a chance to be heard. As you know, many more problems are occurring, including has pipe issues and drainage problems; as well as many unanswered questions brought forth in the last two council meetings. We wish to participate and be a part of these discussions and decision making processes as it affects our homes, land, drainage issues, privacy, liability, and values or our properties. We appropriate your attention and consideration in these matters. Sincerely, The Residents of Haven’s Acres. Perri and Athena Smith stated that with good cause you can ask for an extension. Halsey asked what good would an extension do? Mr. Smith said to move the path. Mrs. Smith said they should have been notified and stated they did not want the Recreation Trail in their backyards. Jack Hoots also voiced his concerns about the Recreation Trail. Mr. Hoots stated the original plans was to connect the two trails, when was that going to happen. Who was responsible to maintain the path? Attorney Hunter stated that would be the city’s responsibility. Mr. Hoots read from a meeting that was held August 28, 2007. Forty people attended that meeting and a plan was chosen. The council was notified of their decision on August 30, 2007. Ninety days later the council voted on where to put the Recreation Trail and it was different than what was decided at the August 28, 2007 meeting. Dorothy Jenkins stated that they were coming to the city in good faith, not to argue. She knew there were a couple of other options and why did the residents in Haven’s Acres not get a vote? She is very unhappy about the Recreation Trail. Dennis Krell stated that at one time a trail was planned near Scott Community College. That proposal was turned down and so wanted to know if there was a double standard in the city. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Attorney Steve Hunter stated the concerns with the Recreation Trail were drainage issues, the bridge across Duck Creek and fencing. The Mayor and council have listened to the residents’ concerns and Missman Stanley and MSA have worked together to work out a solution. Kristin Crawford from MSA reported on what changes were being made. They have added some highs and lows to the path to address drainage issues on the path. Ms. Crawford stated that a check valve could be installed to make sure water did not run into resident’s properties. Ms. Crawford stated that this would not fix any water issues the residents already had, but it would not put any more water on the resident’s properties. Ms. Crawford said there were some questions about permitting the bridge; Missman Stanley is working with the DNR on the permitting. Kirk Nelson from Missman Stanley had a drawing of the bridge to explain the design and that there will not be any piers in the water and therefore will not create more chance of flooding. Kristin Crawford presented fencing options and costs from Heartland Deck & Fence. She had costs for certain types of fencing at a 6’ height. Halsey also had some ideas from Sampson Fence, but no prices. Sampson Fence said they would guarantee a wood fence for 30 years. The fence would be on the property line. Halsey will get pricing for the next meeting. Kristin Crawford presented a quote from Enviromark to clean a storm sewer pipe on Wisteria Lane for $1,630.00. Hupp moved to hire Enviromark to water jet and vacuum the storm sewer pipe for $1,630.00, seconded by Franklin. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Hupp moved to approve the Kingsley Deer Hunt Contract with the attached Rider as submitted to council and with the minimum insurance limits to be determined by the City’s insurance carrier and Attorneys. Seconded by Littrel. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Littrel moved to approve Resolution No. 2011-30 City Of Riverdale Bow And Arrow Deer And Coyote Hunting Rules And Regulations 2011-2012 Season. Seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. RESOLUTION 2011-30 CITY OF RIVERDALE BOW AND ARROW DEER AND COYOTE HUNTING RULES AND REGULATIONS 2011-2012 SEASON Bow and arrow deer and coyote hunting is allowed in the City of Riverdale during the period from September 10, 2011 through January 29, 2012, in areas of that City of Riverdale that are designated as a ‘Special Hunt Area’ by the Iowa DNR. Each hunter must comply with the Iowa DNR regulations covering bow hunting of deer and coyote as well as the City of Riverdale deer and coyote hunting rules and regulations outlined below. The hunter must: Successfully complete an Iowa DNR bow hunter education course and proficiency test or its equivalency approved by another State; Hunt on a parcel zoned agricultural or divided in a parcel of not less than three acre, obtain the express permission of the owner of the parcel, and follow the rules and guidelines of the property owner. Maintain a minimum distance of 100 yards from any residence, occupied building, church, city park, street and/or roadway, other municipal property, or school property (exclusive of Scott Community College property, where the hunter must maintain a minimum distance of 100 yards from the College’s buildings and parking lots); Hunt during the hours and days when such hunting is allowed by State or County law or regulation; Use proper field dressing techniques and not leave entrails; Possess all licenses or permits required by the State or County to hunt deer with a bow; Demonstrate compliance with these requirements to any police or DNR officer upon request; and Harvested deer will be checked in at Spruce Hills Dr. Bettendorf Fire Station AFTER 7:30 AM and BEFORE 9:00 PM. Through participation in the bow and arrow season, the hunter agrees that the property owner and/or the City of Riverdale are not liable for stolen deer stands or other equipment and items. The hunter agrees to hold harmless, indemnify and defend the property owner and/or the City of Riverdale in any action or claim resulting from participation in the bow and arrow season in the City of Riverdale. Any violation of the agreement may result in the revocation of permits and/or criminal charges under state and local law, as appropriate. These rules and regulations may be amended or modified by further resolution of the City of Riverdale at anytime. Passed and approved on September 6, 2011 by the following vote: Hupp and Franklin are reviewing the Awards Fund and have talked to Curt Oppel from Stanley, Lande, and Hunter on how to dissolve the current Awards Fund and establish a new plan. Some of the ideas were discussed. Franklin asked that the Fire Department work with the council on different ideas and make a recommendation to the city as to what may work best for the department. Hupp moved to table the Awards Fund to a later date, seconded by Franklin. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: Kristen Crawford asked if the council was interested in applying for the CDBG Housing Grant again this year. This would be at no cost to the City. We did apply for this grant last year. Hupp moved that we apply for the CDBG Housing Grant, seconded by Franklin. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Kristin Crawford asked to have an informational public meeting at the October 4, 2011 council meeting to discuss the road reconstruction project. She stated the plans are looking good. She will have posters for the residents to look at and have a timeline in place for the project as well as answer questions and concerns. Littrel moved to have a public meeting at 6:30 p.m. on October 4, 2011, seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Fire Chief Floyd Bruns presented the Fire Department Report for June 14, 2011 through August 16, 2011. Hupp moved to approve the Fire Department Report for those dates as presented. Seconded by Channon. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Littrel moved to approve Resolution No. 2011-31 A Resolution Amending The Terms Of Employment Of City Maintenance Employee. Seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-31 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT OF CITY MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE. WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Riverdale (“Riverdale”) desires to change certain terms of employment of the city maintenance employee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Riverdale, Iowa, that the terms of employment of the city maintenance employee are amended as follows: The City Council will pay to the city maintenance employee a Fuel Allowance in accordance with the Federal Standard Mileage Rate for reimbursement of business miles driven. The Fuel Allowance will adjust as the Standard Mileage Rate changes in the future. The wage of the city maintenance employee will be $18.00 per hour. This Resolution shall take immediate effect. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS September, 6, 2011. A proposal was received from Cribbs Landscaping for Lawn Care Maintenance. Attorney Hunter stated that we also need a Rider with this contract. Attorney Hunter will provide the City with an appropriate rider for all contracts. Littrel moved to go out for bids for the lawn maintenance contract, seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL AND OTHER OFFICIALS: Hupp wanted to thank Ed Collins for the repair work at the corner of Manor Drive and the Fire Department entrance. Apparently another semi drove over the large landscaping rock and damaged the flower beds and moved the rock. Littrel wanted to thank all of the Haven’s Acres residents for their input on the Recreation Trail issue. Halsey thanked Haven’s Acres residents also for speaking up and hope that the city can find a solution. Halsey wanted to note that there has been graffiti written all over the park equipment at Haven’s Acres. He would like our Maintenance man to clean that off. If anyone sees any illegal activity at the parks please call 911. There has been a lot of litter in the parks. Halsey asked that every person that uses the parks to please pick up after themselves. Paula McIntosh wanted to remind everyone that our fall clean-up is scheduled for October 15, 2011. Paula also stated she will be on vacation next week. Mayor Grindle thanked everyone for attending the meeting. He also hopes to find a solution to the Recreation Trail problems. Halsey moved to adjourn at 9:25 p.m. seconded by Franklin. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. ____________________ _______________________________ 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 September 27, 2011. Roll Call: Present: Halsey, Channon, Hupp, Littrel, and Franklin. Also present: Attorney Steve Hunter, Attorney Eric Long, Ashley Steele, Kristin Crawford from MSA, Fire Chief Floyd Bruns, Jack Hoots, Judith Krell, Perri Smith, Athena Smith, Dorothy Jenkins, Ron Strawhacker, Greg Bratcher, Mike Sampson from Creative Deck and Fence, Jim Beran, Herb Atwood, JoAnn Welch, Dave Welch, Donna Hunt, Ruth Merrell, Marilyn Seibel, Attorney Michael Meloy, Richard Wells, Matt Griffith, Harry Pelton, and Barry O. Brockhouse. Agenda: Halsey moved to approve the agenda for September 27, 2011. Seconded by Franklin. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Minutes: Franklin made a correction to the minutes dated 9/6/11. The last sentence under Minutes should state, This would make Riverdale eligible for FEMA Grants to help mitigate conditions before they become emergencies. Littrel moved to approve the minutes from the meeting dated 9/6/2011 with said corrections. Seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Warrants: Hupp moved to approve the warrants for September 27, 2011, seconded by Littrel. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. CLAIMS LIST SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 VENDOR NAME REFERENCE TOTAL Advanced Business Systems Maintenance Agreement Printer $325.33 Aflac Employee Insurance $99.46 Allied Waste Waste Services $2,780.00 Andy Hendren Training FD $6.08 Bruce Bowers Training FD $188.00 Century Link Telephone City Hall & FD $150.71 City of Davenport Sewer Quarterly $13,915.52 EFTPS Payment 941 Taxes $1,467.85 Emergency Services Marketing Maintenance FD $300.00 Fastenal Street Sign Hardware $36.61 Humane Society Animal Control Services $50.00 Iowa American Water Water Utilities $407.58 IPERS IPERS $844.43 Larry Brown Mileage Reimbursement $92.13 Mediacom Internet Service $50.95 Mid-American Energy Utilities $1,450.76 MSA Engineering $17,395.45 Sonya Paddock Training FD $407.26 Stanley, Lande, & Hunter Legal Services $6,700.00 State Tax Employee Withholding $362.00 Total $47,030.12 PAYROLL 09/27/11 Paula McIntosh $829.75 Mary Frances Blevins $589.96 Jeffrey J. Grindle $276.51 Larry Brown $285.70 Jack Franklin $558.02 Linda Hupp $565.10 Cheryl Channon $565.10 Doug Littrel $565.10 Dean Halsey $565.10 Total $4,800.34 RECEIPTS AUGUST 2011 Local Option Sales Tax $18,885.77 Davenport Water Company $2,139.74 Road Use Tax $4,051.29 CD Interest $966.99 Copies $143.75 Room Rent $75.00 Mediacom Franchise Fees $1,340.93 Eastern Iowa Can Redemption $37.20 Alcoa Light Repair $342.02 Ipait Interest $37.68 Total $28,020.37 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COUNCIL: Kristin Crawford from MSA presented options for Storm Water Management on the Welch property. Ms. Crawford showed maps of the natural water flow and 4 options for Storm Water Management on the Welch property. First option was to install storm sewer pipe along stream on the property at the estimated cost of $726,300.00. Second option, stream bank stabilization along the length of the stream, estimated cost $416,475.00. Third option, outlet protection and rock check dams, estimated cost $64,800. Fourth option, detention pond at outlet, estimated cost 243,675.00. Option 3 and 4 would require a Storm Water Easement. Ms. Crawford stated that the DNR probably would not allow the piping in the first option. There would have to be no other solutions before the DNR would allow the piping. Ms. Crawford also spoke of stream mitigation. If this stream or “natural waterway” was piped then another stream of equal footage would have to be created elsewhere. Mike Sampson from Creative Decks and Fence attended the meeting to give the council some costs and ideas for fencing along the bike path in Haven’s Acres. Mr. Sampson would use 8’ cedar boards, 4X6 posts and galvanized nails. There would be a gate at Kensington with 14’ gates with a locking mechanism. Mr. Sampson stated there would be a 20 year written warranty on the cedar planks and a 30 year written warranty on the posts. Attorney Mike Meloy spoke on behalf of the Haven’s Acres residents that are opposed to the Recreation Trail located near their homes. Mr. Meloy stated that Mr. and Mrs. Perri Smith presented the council with a petition with 51 names opposing the trail. He also stated that there had been 4 locations and the trail is being built in the wrong location. It should be on the south side of the tracks and instead is being built in the residents back yards. There 9 homes affected. It changes the topography in that area and an elevation is being created. The residents feel that this will de-value their property, creates a nuisance, problems will occur with storm water run-off, flooding, ponding and water back up into their yards. The residents do not want the fence as a trade off or a band-aid. Mr. Meloy stated that the City has the location wrong. The Recreation Trail is being built in a very small area and too close to residents. The council needs to pause and realize that the trail needs to be on the other side of the tracks. Athena Smith stated that an 8’ fence is not good for them. They feel like it is a band-aid and it will not do anything to help them. They will take the council and Mayor to task on the bike path issue. Jack Hoots said at one time a bike path was considered at the top of the hill, what happened to that? Mr. Hoots had questions about the bridge and thinks it will cause ice jamming. Mr. Hoots stated that the Mayor and council do not care about the residents. Mr. Hoots also stated that 3 different times the residents said they did not want a bike trail. Judith Krell stated that a bridge was not needed for emergency access to Haven’s Acres. Even though trains do occasionally block the entrance to Haven’s Acres the chance of that happening and an emergency vehicle was needed back there was not likely to ever happen. Mayor Grindle and others spoke of times when that did occur. Jim Beran stated that he was on the council in 2000. There was never a real plan for a bike path on top of the hill. The idea at that time was to create a path that would allow residents from Fenno Road and Fenno Drive to access the park on Manor Drive. Mr. Beran stated that Mr. Robinson was on the Steering Committee did he not tell any of the residents what was being planned? Mr. Beran stated that the Recreation Trail was a federally mandated program. Richard Wells asked how the idea for a bike path ever started. How many residents in Riverdale even want the bike path? Why doesn’t the council stop it right now? Mr. Wells stated that the council should listen to the residents. Attorney Meloy stated that the Mayor and council should listen to the people, there is strong opposition to the trail. If you move it to the south side of the track it will solve all the problems. Richard Wells would like the Belmont Road project finished. He still has not been told where his property markers are and cannot put his fence up near the retaining wall if the property markers are not located. Mayor Grindle will look into this and call Mr. Wells on Thursday. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Franklin moved to table the fence issue for Haven’s Acres area near the Recreation Trail. Seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Franklin stated there was no emergency access to the bridge from 42nd Street. Bettendorf wants $10,000.00 to create the access from 42nd Street. Fire Chief Floyd Bruns explained how he would get the fire trucks to Haven’s Acres in an emergency and did not need the access from 42nd Street. Halsey stated if the Recreation Trail was moved to the south side of the tracks then emergency vehicles would not be able access Haven’s Acres by means of the Recreation Trail Bridge. Halsey move to rescind his previous motion to go out for bids on the Lawn Care Contract. Seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Halsey moved to table the Cribbs Contract until the next meeting, seconded by Littrel. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: Fire Chief Floyd Bruns presented the Riverdale Fire Department report for August 16, 2011 to September 20, 2011. Hupp moved to approve the Fire Department report for said dates, seconded by Franklin. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Halsey moved to set the Riverdale Trick-Or-Treat date for October 31, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Seconded by Franklin. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Littrel moved to table the purchase of Riverdale 2012 calendars, seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Halsey moved to purchase a file cabinet for the records room not to exceed $600.00, seconded by Franklin. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL AND OTHER OFFICIALS: Franklin stated that he, Linda Hupp, and Floyd Bruns have been reviewing the Awards Plan. Franklin had a hand-out for council and asked that everyone review it. Halsey wanted to thank the residents and Mr. Meloy for attending the council meeting. Halsey feels the council needs to investigate the issues on the Recreation Trail, to give the residents a voice and let them know we are listening. Halsey would like to have a meeting near the Recreation Trail area with Bettendorf, Missman Stanley, MSA, a representative from Alcoa, Mayor Grindle and council. Attorney Hunter wanted to remind everyone that Missman Stanley and Bettendorf are the administrators of the Federal Grant and the Recreation Trail project. The project was let by the Department of Transportation. If Riverdale were to delay or stop the project they would be looking at large liabilities, most likely 2 to 3 million dollars worth of liability. Franklin stated there are 2 pieces to the trail. The one behind Haven’s Acres and the part that will go in front of Alcoa. Harry Pelton spoke about the current storm sewer pipe on Fieldcrest that is in need of repair. He suggested instead of adding a new storm sewer pipe, abandon the current storm sewer pipe and just have one good storm sewer pipe. Mayor Grindle wanted to let the council know that sewer rates will be raising soon. Riverdale does share costing with Davenport on the sewer plant. A new blending basin is needed and Riverdale will do share costing for the new basin. We are looking at current rates and will know more later. Halsey made a motion to adjourn at 8:51 p.m. seconded by Franklin. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. ______________________ _______________________________ Jeffrey J. Grindle, Mayor Attested by: Paula McIntosh, City Clerk 10 From the City of Riverdale 563 355-2511 September 2011 August 2009 PUBLIC MEETING OCTOBER 4, 2011 6:30 P.M. MSA WILL PRESENT 2012 ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. FIRST PHASE OF PROJECT WILL INCLUDE Manor Dr. Circle Dr., Elmhurst Ln., Fieldcrest Rd., Windsor Dr., & Valley Dr. Fire Department Report for August 16 to September 20, 2011 Calls: 1-EMS Calls 1-Mutual Aid Fire 1-Car Accident Training: EMS Cardiac Care EMS DeFib Recert HIPPA Rules Review Other: Serve your community- Come and join us! City of Riverdale Financial Report August 2011 Beginning Bank Balance August 2011 $ 28,782.31 Ending Bank Balance August 2011 = $ 38,120.77 General Fund = $ 178,094.26 Special Revenue Fund = $ 182,892.21 Propriety (Sewer) Fund = $ 181,247.52 Capital Project Fund = $2,237,779.26 Total Monies = $2,780,013.25 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 (355-1300) - Zoning Inspector. Please contact him regarding any construction projects. TRICK OR TREAT HOURS FOR RIVERDALE OCTOBER 31st 5-7PM Ghost, Goblins & Withches ----------OH MY!! HAPPY HALLOWEEN, BE SAFE Mark your calendars! Fall Clean Up Day will be Saturday, October 15th! Have items to the curb by 7 a.m. Absolutely NO household hazardous material or e-waste! PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID BETTENDORF, IA PERMIT NO. 28