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Home My Public Portal AboutFebruary 2013 Think WE ARE STILL IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS FOR THE ANNUAL SPRING EGG HUNT AT BICENTENNIAL PARK Contact Co-Chairpersons Patti Franklin & Myra Halsey RIVERDALE SPECIAL MEETING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 23, 2013 Mayor Franklin opened a special session of the Riverdale City Council at 7:01 p.m. on January 23, 2013. Roll Call: Present: Channon, Hupp, Paddock, and Littrel. Halsey was absent. Also present: Riverdale Fire Chief Floyd Bruns, Steven Townsend and Dan Solchenberger from Shive Hattery. Agenda: Paddock asked to remove “Approval of the Request for Qualifications for the Mississippi River Trail Phase II. Paddock moved to approve the agenda for January 23, 2013 with said changes, seconded by Hupp. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COUNCIL: Steven Townsend outlined his education and work experience for the Mayor and Council. It was noted that Mr. Townsend is not with Townsend Engineering. Dan Solchenberger from Shive Hattery gave a presentation of qualifications for designing the Mississippi River Trail (MRT) Phase II. Shive Hattery has experience working on Federally Funded projects. NEW BUSINESS: The Council received proposals from Shive Hattery and Townsend Engineering to conduct a field inventory of the project area for the MRT and to meet with the city to discuss location of the trail. Hupp moved to hire Shive Hattery for the preliminary bid for the trail alignment and a study for the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT), seconded by Littrel. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. Paddock moved to approve George Seaberg, Steven Townsend, Doug Littrel, and Jack Franklin, with Linda Hupp serving as an alternate for the Consultant Selection Committee pending the approval of Attorney Eric Long. Seconded by Hupp. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. The Riverdale 2013/2014 city budget was discussed. Mayor Franklin presented a spreadsheet showing past, re-estimated and the proposed expenses and revenues for the 2013/2014 budget. The Mayor and Council made some adjustments. Another budget meeting is scheduled for January 29, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. Channon moved to adjourn at 10:36 p.m. seconded by Paddock. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. ______________________ __________________________ John J. Franklin, Mayor Attested By: Paula McIntosh, City Clerk RIVERDALE SPECIAL MEETING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 29, 2013 Mayor Franklin opened a special session of the Riverdale City Council at 4:12 p.m. on January 29, 2013. Roll Call: Present: Channon, Hupp, Paddock, and Littrel. Halsey arrived at 7:00 p.m. Also present: Riverdale Fire Chief Floyd Bruns and George Seaberg. Agenda: Paddock asked to reverse the 2 items under New Business. Paddock moved to approve the agenda with said change, seconded by Channon. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: Hupp moved to name Mark Bawden to the Mississippi River Trail Phase II committee. Seconded by Paddock. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. The Riverdale 2013/2014 city budget was discussed. The Mayor and Council discussed all expenses and revenues and the 2013/2014 budget will be on the February 5, 2013 agenda for approval for the Public Hearing Notice to be published. Channon moved to adjourn at 8:37 p.m. seconded by Paddock. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. ______________________ __________________________ John J. Franklin, Mayor Attested By: Paula McIntosh, City Clerk RIVERDALE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 5, 2013 Mayor Franklin opened a regular session of the Riverdale City Council at 7:02 p.m. on February 5, 2013. Roll Call: Present: Channon, Hupp, and Halsey. Paddock and Littrel were absent. Also present: Jared Fluhr from MSA, Attorney Eric Long, Herb Atwood, Harry Pelton, Jim Beran, Dr. Jim Spelhaug Pleasant Valley School Superintendent, and Todd Stych from Musco Lighting. Agenda: Hupp moved to approve the agenda as listed for February 5, 2013 seconded by Channon. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. Minutes: A quorum was not present to approve the minutes from the meetings dated 01/15/13, 01/23/13, and 01/29/13. These minutes will be presented at the February 19, 2013 Council Meeting. Warrants: The warrant written to John Channon and Linda Hupp was removed from the warrants list and will be presented at the February 19, 2013 meeting. Channon moved to approve the warrants list for February 5, 2013 with said changes, seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. CLAIMS LIST FEBRUARY 5, 2013 VENDOR NAME REFERENCE TOTAL Acme Sign Co. Flag Pole Repair $221.35 Century Link Telephone City Hall & FD $155.21 City of Davenport Riverdale Share of V&K Pmts. $3,580.16 City of Davenport Share of Operations $1,816.68 Data Technologies Utility Billing Installation $2,741.62 Data Technologies Annual Fees $700.00 Eastern IA. Comm. College Training FD $4.00 George Miller Misc. Expense FD $26.00 Iowa Battery Co. Vehicle Operation FD $82.00 JKM Concrete Solutions Snow Removal $2,325.00 K&K True Value Vehicle Operation FD $36.88 Mid-American Energy Utilities & Street Lights $2,106.33 Monoxivent Maintenance & Repair FD $652.20 MSA Engineering Engineering Road Construction $292.54 Myra Halsey Janitorial $350.00 Scott Fire Chief’s Misc. Expense FD $50.00 Scott County Health Dept. Misc. Expense FD $25.00 Sonya Paddock Travel Expense MRT $200.58 Sonya Paddock Training FD $180.00 US Bank Expenses City Hall & FD $768.06 W.B. McCloud Pest Control $93.00 General Total $8,392.23 Road Use Tax $2,325.00 Capital Project Bond $292.54 Sewer $5,396.84 Total $16,406.61 PAYROLL 02/05/13 Paula McIntosh $806.63 Mary Frances Blevins $859.77 Total $1,666.40 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COUNCIL: Dr. James Spelhaug, Superintendent of the Pleasant Valley School District, addressed the Council with the School Districts intentions to light the Pleasant Valley Schools Baseball and Softball Fields. Dr. Spelhaug explained that Pleasant Valley is the only school in the district that does not have lights. Lit baseball fields will allow the games to start later and therefore make it easier for parents to attend baseball and softball games. Dr. Spelhaug stated it would be a very rare occasion for any games to run late, and the fields are for the high school use only. The Pleasant Valley District is committed to having the finest academics and extracurricular activities in the state. Dr. Spelhaug stated the District will be using Musco Lighting and Musco is the premier lighting company and provides the most advanced lighting for sports fields. Todd Stych from Musco Lighting gave a presentation to the Council. Mr. Stych stated that Musco Lighting specializes in keeping the lighting on the field and off surrounding property. Mr. Stych presented graphs to show light spillage. Sports lighting is all that Musco Lighting does. Herb Atwood spoke to the council about a tree that needs to come down on Kensington St. He feels this tree is a hazard and needs to be addressed. Harry Pelton spoke to the council about a crack in the roadway, snow being pushed over the drain near his home, and some issues with the fence separating the Riverdale property and the Welch property. Mr. Pelton stated that part of that fence needs to be removed for the deer to pass through instead of having the deer population encroaching on resident’s property. Jim Beran had concerns about the way the city is handling readings for sewer usage. He feels the way Riverdale is doing things is obsolete. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Jared Fluhr from MSA gave an update on the road construction. Jared addressed Mr. Pelton’s concern about the crack he observed in the roadway. Jared reminded everyone that there is a year warranty on all the road work. Jared suggested the city do a complete walk through in early summer and address any situations there might be. Jared is still working on confirming the quantities for seeding and grading. It was noted that the Ordinance No. for Ordinance No. 105.5 was wrong on the agenda. It was written as 105.05 and should have been 105.5. Also paragraph number 2 was omitted. It was determined that this was simply a numbering problem and would be corrected as well as the Ordinance No. A typo was found and will be corrected in paragraph C. Channon moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 2013-01 with said changes and corrections. Seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. Hupp moved to approve The 3rd Reading of Amendment To Chapter 65 Of The Code Of Ordinances, 65.03 Yield Required, seconded by Channon. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 65 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES Chapter 65 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Riverdale is amended as follows: Section 1. City of Riverdale Ordinance 65.03 is amended to include the following yield requirement: 65.03 YIELD REQUIRED. Every driver of a vehicle shall yield inaccordance with the following: (Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.345) Elmhurst Lane. Vehicles traveling on Elmhurst Lane shall yield at Windsor Drive. Wisteria Lane. Vehicles traveling on Wisteria Lane shall yield at Kensington Street. Section 2. REPEALER. All ordinances or parts of ordinances that conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 3. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision, or part of this Ordinance is determined to be invalid or unconstitutional, such determination shall not affect the validity of this Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision, or part thereof not determined to be invalid or unconstitutional. Section 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after its final passage, approval, and publication as required by law. INTRODUCED: 12-04-2012 PASSED 1st CONSIDERATION: 12-18-2012 PASSED 2nd CONSIDERATION: 01/15/2013 PASSED 3rd CONSIDERATION: 02/05/2013 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Riverdale, Iowa, on the 5 day of February, 2013 and approved by the Mayor on the 5 day of February, 2013. NEW BUSINESS: Hupp moved to approve the Riverdale 2013/2014 Budget for publication and Public Hearing. Seconded by Channon. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. Resolution No. 2013-1 A Resolution Updating A Policy For The Maintenance/Destruction Of Recording Of City Council Meetings was read by Mayor Franklin. Mayor Franklin stated this was similar to a Resolution from 1984, but was being updated to include other kinds of medium because “tape recording” is obsolete. Hupp moved to approve Resolution No. 2013-1 as read, seconded by Channon. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. Resolution # 2013 - 1 A Resolution Updating A Policy for the Maintenance/Destruction of Recordings of City Council Meetings Whereas, Resolution 1984-6 established a policy for the maintenance/destruction of tape recordings of City Council meetings; Whereas, the recording medium has changed from magnetic tape to other kinds of medium; Whereas, there is no apparent need to retain a recording of a City Council meeting beyond the moment when City Council approval is given to the minutes of the City Council meeting developed from the recording. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVERDALE, IOWA, that the City Clerk be directed to destroy recordings of Council proceedings, except City Council meeting where there is a legal obligation to keep and maintain a recording under State Law, once the Council minutes developed from a recording receives council approval, unless otherwise directed by the Council or Mayor. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 5th day of February, 2013. Resolution No. 2013-2 A Resolution Identifying And Reaffirming Funds For The City Of Riverdale, Iowa was read by Mayor Franklin. Mayor Franklin explained this was similar Resolution 2010-6 with the last 4 items added to this current Resolution. Hupp moved to approve Resolution No. 2013-2 as presented, seconded by Channon. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. RESOLUTION # 2013-02 A RESOLUTION IDENTIFYING AND REAFIRMING FUNDS FOR THE CITY OF RIVERDALE, IOWA WHEREAS, the Riverdale City Council has created a number of funds to manage, allocate, and plan for the City of Riverdale’s (“Riverdale) spending; and WHEREAS, the Riverdale City Council identified funds to be held separately from Riverdale’s General Fund by Resolution 2010-6, and WHEREAS, the Riverdale City Council wishes to identify and reaffirm the funds that presently are held by Riverdale and how those funds are allocated. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVERDALE, IOWA, that the following funds are held by Riverdale separately from Riverdale’s General Fund, in the following manners, and for the purposes described on the corresponding exhibits: Name Level of Authority Most Recent Resolution or Authority Creating Fund Public Measure B Fund (related to fire trucks and streets) Special Revenue Fund (Reserved) Public Measure B, See Exhibit A Road Fund Designated Exhibit B Truck Replacement & Overhaul Fund Designated Exhibit C Sewer Fund Enterprise Fund (Reserved) Road Use Fund Special Revenue Fund (Reserved) Capital Improvements Fund Designated Exhibit D Awards Fund Designated Exhibit E Riverdale Firefighter’s Support Fund Designated Exhibit F Capital Projects Bond Fund Designated Debt Service Fund Designated Multi-use Trail Construction and Maintenance Fund Designate Exhibit G Multi-use Trail Donations Fund Reserved Exhibit H NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVERDALE, IOWA, that any other funds established by prior resolution that are not identified above are revoked and any balances in those funds are allocated to the General Fund; however, nothing in this resolution should be interpreted to revoke or replace or otherwise alter any sub-funds currently in existence, unless specifically identified above. Payment Options for the Request For Proposals (RFP) for the Mississippi River Trail (MRT) for Engineering was presented. Mayor Franklin explained the different types of payment methods. Debra Arp from the Iowa Department of Transportation suggested 2 of the methods, but it is up to the council on which payment method is selected. Halsey moved to table this item until the February 19, 2013 meeting, seconded by Channon. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. Mayor Franklin presented the Riverdale Fire Department Report for December 18, 2012 to January 15, 2013. Halsey moved to approve for the dates stated, seconded by Channon. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. Halsey moved to table the Alcohol Request until the February 19, 2013 meeting, seconded by Channon. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. Mayor Franklin, Channon, and Paddock attended a meeting with Bettendorf concerning the Recreation Trail and Bettendorf inquired about snow plowing the Riverdale portion of the trail when they plow their section. It is easier for them to plow the entire trail and exit at Bellingham because there is no place to turn around. Hupp moved to have Mayor Franklin negotiate an agreement with Bettendorf to plow the recreation trail, seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS Hupp reported on the Bike Path Summit that she and Paddock attended in Des Moines. Hupp stated it was “Speed Dating for Funding” She and Paddock were able to speak with different groups about Riverdale’s portion of the Mississippi River Trail (MRT). Hupp felt that the Funders were very responsive to the Riverdale trail and she felt that they received positive feedback. Hupp stated that she and Paddock have attended many meetings concerning recreation trails and the trails are a really big thing in the state of Iowa and the Iowa Governor is a huge supporter of the trails. Hupp also explained that the MRT Phase II may be on the north side of 67. This is a concept that is being investigated. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL AND OTHER OFFICIALS Hupp had spoken to John Riches from Alcoa about trees that Alcoa is going to plant. Mr. Riches stated that Alcoa is committed to planting 1 million trees. Riverdale may have some of these trees to plant if they so desire. They are very small starter trees. Mayor Franklin stated there was paperwork concerning the Joint Contract Sewerage for the council to review. Mayor Franklin did find out that other joint cities have not authorized their Mayor’s to sign the DNR consent order at this time. There is an error the order that is being fixed. Mayor Franklin received a message from Tim Oswald asking if the city wanted to meet with him concerning extension of bonding or to update the finance plan that was built for the city a few years ago. The council decided to not meet with Mr. Oswald at this time. Halsey moved to adjourn at 8:29 p.m. seconded by Channon. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. ______________________ __________________________ John J. Franklin, Mayor Attested By: Paula McIntosh, City Clerk RIVERDALE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 19, 2013 Mayor Pro-Tem Channon opened a regular session of the Riverdale City Council at 7:00 p.m. on February 19, 2013. Roll Call: Present: Channon, Hupp, Paddock, and Halsey. Littrel and Mayor Franklin were absent. Also present: Jared Fluhr from MSA and Riverdale Fire Chief Floyd Bruns, Steven Townsend, George Seaberg, and Patrick Lynch from Shive Hattery. Agenda: Channon asked to remove “Maintenance Position” under New Business until a later date. Paddock moved to approve the agenda with said change for the February 19, 2013, seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. Minutes: Paddock moved to approve the minutes from the meeting dated January 15, 2013, seconded by Hupp. Roll call vote: Channon – aye, Hupp – aye, Paddock – aye, Halsey – abstain, motion carried. Paddock made a correction to the minutes dated 1/23/13. Second bullet under New Business should have stated that Paddock was also part of the Consultant Selection Committee. Paddock moved to approve the minutes from the meeting dated January 23, 2013 with the correction, seconded by Hupp. Roll call vote: Hupp – aye, Paddock – aye, Halsey – abstain, Channon – aye, motion carried. Hupp moved to approve the minutes from the meeting dated January 29, 2013, seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. Hupp moved to approve the minutes from the meeting dated February 5, 2013, seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: Hupp – aye, Paddock – abstain, Halsey – aye, Channon – aye, motion carried. Warrants: Paddock moved to approve the warrants for February 19, 2013 with the warrant for Linda Hupp for travel expenses included, seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: Hupp – abstain, Paddock – aye, Halsey – aye, Channon aye, motion carried. Hupp moved to approve a warrant for John Channon for dishwasher parts in City Hall, seconded by Paddock. Roll call vote: Hupp – aye, Paddock – aye, Halsey – aye, Channon – abstain, motion carried. CLAIMS LIST FEBRUARY 19, 2013 VENDOR NAME REFERENCE TOTAL AAA Storage Storage Building $70.00 Aflac Aflac Pre-Tax $99.46 Allied Waste Garbage Contract $2,873.00 Century Link Telephone $148.80 City of Davenport Sewage Treatment Plant $5,557.00 Decco Traffic Light Repair $150.00 EFTPS Fed/Fica Taxes $823.96 Ipers Ipers $660.74 Mary Francis Blevins Postage $33.67 Mediacom Internet Service $55.30 Mid-American Energy Utilities Gazebo $7.74 North American Salt Co. Salt Purchase $981.54 Postmaster Postage Newsletters $350.00 Quad City Times Publishing $345.07 Racom Vehicle Operation $476.00 Silverstone Group Consulting Fire Awards $700.00 Stanley, Lande, & Hunter Legal Services $1,875.00 United Insurance Counselors Insurance $28,264.71 John Channon Dishwasher Repair $36.63 Linda Hupp Travel Expense $10.27 General Total $35,967.85 Road Use Tax $981.54 Capital Reserve $425.00 Capital Project Bond $587.50 Sewer $5,557.00 Total $43,518.89 PAYROLL 02/19/13 Paula McIntosh $806.63 Mary Frances Blevins $556.77 John J. Franklin $550.62 Total $1,914.02 RECEIPTS JANUARY 2013 Utility Sewer Deposits $3,212.73 Property Taxes $598.01 Alcohol License $390.00 Local Option Sales Tax $8,826.88 Road Use Tax $3,143.18 Iowa American Water $95.51 Mediacom Franchise Fees $1,433.71 Refund Stanley, Lande, & Hunter $1,762.50 Refund Iowa American Water $21.16 Ipait Interest $4.17 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COUNCIL: George Seaberg stated he would like to speak when the council discussed the Mississippi River Trail (MRT). UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Jared Fluhr from MSA had no updates on the Road Construction Project. Attorney Eric Long is handling all discussion with Hawkeye at this time. Pat Lynch from Shive Hattery presented a drawing of the proposed MRT Trail on the north side of Highway 67. Mr. Lynch has spoken to the Department of Transportation (DOT) and they have no preference to which side of Highway 67 that the MRT is located, they just ask that the trail be as far back from the highway as possible. Hupp moved to approve the placement of the MRT Trail on the N. side of Highway 67, seconded by Paddock. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. Hupp moved to approve the Request For Qualifications contingent on Deb Arp’s (from DOT) approval and allowing necessary changes to dates, seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. Paddock recommended “Cost Plus Fixed Fee” for the payment method used for the Federal-Aid consultant contract. Paddock moved to choose Cost Plus Fixed Fee payment method, seconded by Hupp. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. Paddock moved to approve the 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 2013-01 An Ordinance Amending, Chapter 105 (Solid Waste Control), Section 5 (Open Burning Restricted) of the Code Of Ordinances of the City of Riverdale, Iowa by deleting section 5 (Open burning restricted) in its entirety and replacing it with section 5 (Open Burning Restricted). Seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: Hupp moved to approve Resolution No. 2013-3 A Resolution Supporting The Mississippi Trail with the amendment stating that Riverdale will maintain the trail for a minimum of 20 years. Seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. Resolution # 2013 - 3 A Resolution Supporting the Mississippi River Trail Whereas, the topography, trees and waters along the Mississippi River corridor are of great natural significance, and aesthetically pleasing to residents and visitors; Whereas, the City of Riverdale seeks to protect the Mississippi River corridor and develop outdoor recreational opportunities; Whereas, the Mississippi River Trail (“MRT”) is an internationally known route linking multiuse recreational trails from Minnesota to Louisiana; Whereas, the MRT segment in the City of Riverdale provides a crucial link between existing and planned trails in the local communities and region; Whereas, local resolutions of support for the MRT will strengthen individual and collective funding requests for projects that will protect, enhance and promote resources that enrich the experience of trail users; WHEREAS, the city of Riverdale, Iowa will adequately maintain the trail for its intended use and maintain the total trail used to justify the project in public use for a minimum of 20 years following the project completion. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVERDALE, IOWA, that the City of Riverdale fully supports the concept and construction of the Mississippi River Trail and the collective efforts of federal, state, and local road and trail authorities that comprise the Mississippi River Trail, and authorizing the City Council to continue ongoing collaborative discussions regarding the location and operation of the Mississippi River Trail within the City of Riverdale. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 19 February 2013, by the following vote: Hupp stated that she thinks Riverdale should join The Quad Cities Convention Center. She feels that Riverdale should be a good neighbor and support the Convention Center. Hupp asked that this be on the next agenda. Paddock explained the signage that Riveraction is placing on the MRT. Riveraction would like to place one of the signs on the Riverdale portion of the MRT. Hupp moved to approve Resolution No. 2013-4 A Resolution Authorizing Placement Of River Action eTour Signage Along The Mississippi Trail. Seconded by Paddock. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. Resolution # 2013 - 4 A Resolution Authorizing Placement Of River Action eTour Signage Along The Mississippi River Trail Whereas, the City Council of the City of Riverdale desires to protect and preserve the natural beauty and the historical and ecological significance of the Mississippi River corridor in the City, while developing and enhancing outdoor recreational activities connected to the River for the benefit of residents as well as visitors; Whereas, the Mississippi River Trail (“MRT”) in the City of Riverdale is a centerpiece of outdoor recreational activities along the Mississippi River that serves as a link in the nationwide trail system; Whereas, the City Council understands that River Action has offered to provide eTour signs for placement along the MRT in Riverdale containing natural, historical and cultural information, and that River Action has provided similar eTour signs to other communities along the MRT; Whereas, the City Council recognizes that such signs are of non-obtrusive design and appearance, will not interfere with the natural and ecological features of the MRT, and will provide public benefit by enhancing the experience of the MRT in Riverdale for residents and visitors. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVERDALE, IOWA, that River Action is authorized to place eTour signs along the MRT in Riverdale, and the Mayor and/or Council Member Paddock are authorized to continue discussions and take all necessary steps to finalize the acquisition and placement of eSigns. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 19 February 2013, by the following vote: Hupp moved to hire Country Living for tree removal on Kensington St. in the amount of $1,350.00, seconded by Paddock. Roll call vote: Hupp – aye, Paddock – aye, Halsey – absent, Channon – aye, motion carried. Hupp moved to approve a request for alcohol on March 9, 2013, seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. Hupp moved to hold the Riverdale Spring Clean-Up on May 4, 2013. Seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS Paddock reported on the grants she is currently working on. One of the grants is the Federal Recreation Trail Grant. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL AND OTHER OFFICIALS There was discussion about snow removal. Several councilmen were notified about the road conditions. Halsey will contact our snow removal contractor. Channon offered condolences to the Halsey family for the loss of Councilmen Halsey’s Mother-in-law. Halsey moved to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. Seconded by Hupp. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. ______________________ __________________________ Cheryl Channon, Mayor Pro-Tem Attested By: Paula McIntosh, City Clerk 7 From the City of Riverdale City Hall 355-2511 February 2012 Your Council and their committee appointments are as follows: Cheryl Channon (332-4730)-Mayor Pro Tem, Contracted Support Service & Budget Linda Hupp (355-3386)- Parks & Contracted Support Services Dean Halsey (355-2013)-Infrastructure, Parks & Safety Doug Littrel (209-7479)- Infrastructure & NPDES Management Sonya Paddock (355-6363) - Research, Grants, Parks & Budget Mayor Jack Franklin ( 484-0222) Lou Wren, Zoning Inspector. (355-1300) Please contact him regarding any construction projects. Financial Report for January 2013 January Beginning Balance = $ 958,368.16 January Ending Balance = $ 989,454.14 General Fund = $ 210,008.08 Special Revenue Fund = $ 192,026.41 Propriety (Sewer) Fund = $ 167,676.15 Capital Project Fund = $ 419,743.50 Total Monies = $ 989,454.14 Spring Clean Up Day The Spring Clean Up will be held on Saturday May 4th 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 January 15, 2013 to February 19, 2013 Calls: 1 EMS Call 1 Fire Call 4 Mutual Aid Fires Training: Mass Casualty Incident Simulator Knots and Hoisting SCBA Drill EMS Skill Challenge Other: