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HomeMy Public PortalAboutJune 2014 VOLUNTEERS ARE STILL NEEDED TO HELP MAKE THE 4TH A GREAT SUCCESS. PLEASE CALL JUDY HILES 359-0053 Myra Halsey Riverdale 4th of July Grand Marshal 2014 Myra Halsey has been a resident of Riverdale for quite some time; living on the same street for over 60 years, but in two different houses. She first lived at 126 but now lives across the street at 115 Sycamore Lane. Myra came from a large family. She is one of 12 children, 8 were boys and 4 were girls. She came to Riverdale after graduating from Davenport High school and marrying Jack Halsey in 1954. Jack served our country during the Korean War. Jack and Myra ran a home repair and cleaning business for 30 years. They enjoyed traveling in their RV motor home along with camping with family and friends. This year would have been their 60th wedding anniversary. Jack passed away in 2000. During their life they had three children; Jack Jr., who lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma; Dean, who lives in Riverdale and is a councilman for the City of Riverdale; and Monty, who also lives in Riverdale. They have a grandson, James who also lives in the same neighborhood. The area is often referred to as the “Halsey Hood”. Myra also has 5 grandsons and 1 granddaughter and is a great-grandmother to 5 great-grand daughters and one great- grandson. Myra worked with her sister-in-law, Mary Lou, after high school in a beauty shop for approximately 40 years. She states that she never did become a beautician but helped run the shop. Later she bought her own beauty shop in Bettendorf and called it “Guys and Gals”. She owned it for 7 years before selling it in 1979. Myra has also been a fixture as an Election Officer for Riverdale beginning at the age of 26 and continuing for 52 years at that position. She said the worst part of the job was getting up at 4 AM so you could be at your post by 6AM. She recently received an award for working in that position for 52 years from Scott County. Myra has many interests in her life, she enjoys her family, cooking (she is really a great cook), and cleaning. Myra is currently our cleaning staff for the Riverdale City Hall and has maintained this position for over 16 years. During the interview she was invited to come to my house for this interest but she declined! She also enjoys embroidering, doing Sudoku puzzles and doing her own yard work which is no easy task as she has a huge, lovely yard. She is a member of the Church of Christ in Davenport, and volunteers at the Café on the Vine thru her church on the 4th Saturday of each month. She also taught Sunday school for 20 years at Central Church of Christ. She was a Cub Scout leader when her sons were young at the Riverdale School across from Alcoa. Myra has always been a ready volunteer for our 4th of July celebrations and you will usually find her at the ice cream social area dressed in her red, white and blue top. She has also, with her family, been the organizer of our yearly Easter Egg Hunt. Please give her a big hello and wave as you see her pass by in the parade this year. She certainly is an asset to the community. Riverdale July 4th Celebration Schedule of Events 11:30 to 12:30 Golf cart transportation from City Hall to top of the hill. (For those who have parked in either the Alcoa Learning Center or City Hall parking lot). 12:00 Noon Parade Line Up Strollers, Bicycles, Garden Tractors, Antique Cars and Floats are welcome. Please NO ATV’s or motorized skate boards. (NO DECORATIONS PROVIDED) 12:30 PM The Big Parade !!! Please avoid parking cars in the street during this time. Parking is available at City Hall, Alcoa Learning Center, both front and back parking lots, and Scott Community College. 1: 00 to 3:00 ****Food and Ice Cream Social**** Residents are asked to donate fruit pies, cookies or cupcakes for the ice cream social. (Please NO CREAM PIES.) Pulled pork sandwiches or hot dogs, chips and soda $5.00. Extra soda $1 per can. Water is free. Ice cream with the dessert is free. 1:00 to 5:00 PM Music from the Picnic Shelter – Provided by DJ Steve Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the music. 1:00 to 4:00 PM Photo Booth – This is new. Come and take a picture of yourself and a friend. 1:00 to 5:00 PM **** Free popcorn and sno cones**** 1:00 to 4:00 PM Guess the "What's It" win $1 Gold Coin 1:00 to 4:00 PM Dunk Tank , Bounce Houses, Pony Rides and Balloon Artist 2:00 to 2:30 PM Tractor Pull Weigh In (4 Classes) 0 to 30 lbs. 31 to 40 lbs. 41 to 50 lbs. 51 to 60 lbs. Please sign up and weigh in at the beginning of the pull. 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM Tractor Pull (This will be on Circle Drive, in front of the park. Bring a lawn chair) Trophy for 1st place each class, rosette ribbons for 2nd thru 5th place. 1:00 to 4:00 PM Contests (Sack Races, ring toss, fish pond, etc.) 1:00 to 2:30 PM Horseshoe Pitching Contest - Trophy for 1st and 2nd place. 3:00 to 4:00 PM Riverdale Free Throw Contest (9 Classes) - Prizes 3:00 to 4:00 PM Golf Cart transportation from Bicentennial Park to lower parking lots. 5:00 PM Annual water spray provided by the Riverdale Fire Department Wear your swimsuit and meet at the old basketball concrete pad. 9:15 to 10:00 PM *** Fireworks !!! In case of rain, fireworks will be held on July 5th. For good viewing of the fireworks, you will no longer be able to see them at the end of Windsor Drive. Good viewing sites will be along the berm, on Scott Community College side, or in the college parking lot or along the new access road. Just follow the signs to find access to this path. Bring bug spray, lawn chairs and a flashlight. No alcohol allowed on the college grounds. This area will be patrolled by the Scott County Sheriff’s department. Glow sticks provided to children. Porta Potty is located in the Bicentennial Park parking lot. Handicap Parking will be in the gravel area of Windsor Drive (Look for signs) **** Provided in the Gazebo RIVERDALE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 3, 2014 Mayor Paddock opened a regular session of the Riverdale City Council at 7:03 p.m. on June 3, 2014. Roll Call: Present: Hupp, Littrel, and Halsey. Channon and Seaberg were absent. Also present Riverdale Fire Chief Floyd Bruns, Judy Hiles 4th of July Chair, and Jim Beran. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Littrel moved to approve the Agenda for June 3, 2014 seconded by Hupp. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COUNCIL: Judy Hiles 4th of July Chair presented an update on the 4th of July activities. Judy mentioned there will be a Sheriff’s Deputy patrolling in Riverdale after the fireworks to deter people from shooting their personal fireworks. A letter will go out to residents on Circle Drive alerting them Circle Drive will be closed for a period of time during the “Kiddies Tractor Pull”. All food items will be served at Volunteer Square Park. A temporary stop sign will be placed at the top of Manor Hill to make the crossing from Bicentennial Park to Volunteer Square Park safe. The DJ and Photo Booth will be at Bicentennial Park along with many other activities. Jim Beran was glad we were doing the sewer rate study. Mr. Beran feels that Davenport is charging Riverdale too much money and it needs to be looked into. Mr. Beran stated that Iowa American Water has all the data that is needed to determine a fair rate for Riverdale to pay in the joint sewer agreement. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Hupp moved to approve the Consent Agenda for June 3, 2014. Seconded by Littrel. All ayes motion carried. CLAIMS LIST JUNE 3, 2014 VENDOR NAME REFERENCE TOTAL Bi-State Regional Comm. Conference Mayor/Council $12.00 Century Link Telephone $197.92 City of Bettendorf Snow Removal 28E Agreement $1,700.00 City of Davenport Share of Operations $2,027.29 Crown Trophy Trophy’s 4th of July $150.84 EMP Supplies & Equipment FD $29.55 Iowa American Water Sewer Expense $2.00 Melyx, Inc. Xylem, LTD. Mulch for Parks $3,662.28 Mid-American Energy Street Lights $1,390.36 Myra Halsey Janitorial $350.00 General $5,792.95 Road Use $1,700.00 Sewer $2,029.29 Total $9,522.24 PAYROLL JUNE 3, 2014 Paula McIntosh $827.91 Mary Frances Blevins $555.48 George Miller $309.43 Total $1,692.82 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Mayor Paddock reported we have a signed contract from Canadian Pacific concerning the installation of the MRT Phase II at grade crossing located adjacent to the existing Bellingham Road crossing. Riverdale will reimburse Canadian Pacific for the work and this money has been allotted for in the Grant. Mayor Paddock presented a written update from Shive Hattery concerning the MRT Phase II. Mayor Paddock stated Seaberg asked to have the status of the Riverdale Phone Book on the agenda and was hoping to set a deadline for its completion. Mayor Paddock stated the phone book is almost done, however there are many things that take precedence in the office and the phone book will be completed when time allows. Hupp moved to approve the recommendations from Planning and Zoning concerning the revised Zoning Map. Seconded by Halsey. All ayes motion carried. Littrel moved to approve the bid from Hagerty Earthworks, LLC for the repair of 8 storm sewer basins in the amount of $29,100.00, seconded by Halsey. All ayes motion carried. Mayor Paddock stated a name had been accidentally excluded from the Volunteer Firefighters Awards Plan and would be added and calculated by the Actuary. As part of the plan termination, all qualified active firefighters will receive an award in the amount of $7. per month times the qualified years of service. Littrel moved to approve Resolution No. 2014-7 A Resolution Approving And Authorizing Distribution Of Actuarial Present Value Of Firefighters Awards Plan Benefits As Computed By Actuary. Seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: Hupp – abstain, Littrel – aye, Halsey – aye motion carried. Resolution # 2014 - 7 A Resolution Approving and Authorizing Distribution of Actuarial Present Value of Firefighters Awards Plan Benefits as Computed by Actuary Whereas, the City of Riverdale adopted the City of Riverdale Volunteer Firefighters Awards Plan on July 1, 1989 (“Plan”), providing to active members of the City of Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department certain length of service awards (“Benefits”) in amounts and in the form as provided in the Plan; and Whereas, the City of Riverdale amended the Plan by adoption of an Amended and Restated City of Riverdale Volunteer Firefighters Awards Plan dated May 4, 2004 (“Amended Plan”); and Whereas, the City of Riverdale terminated the Amended Plan by resolution adopted April 30, 2012 (“Termination Date”), subject to distribution of accrued Benefits by further action of the Riverdale City Council; and Whereas, the Riverdale City Council by Resolution adopted May 20, 2014, acted to authorize funding and distributions to Participants of the Amended Plan as of the Termination Date (“Eligible Participants”) the actuarial present value of the accrued Benefits of such Eligible Participants as computed by Brian S. Kimminau, QPA, QKA, Actuarial Analyst with the SilverStone Group (“Actuary”). Whereas, the Riverdale City Council has received and reviewed a report of the Actuary as of May 22, 2014 (“Actuarial Report”) computing the actuarial present value of each of the Eligible Participants listed on the Actuarial Report which is filed with the City of Riverdale in the amounts shown. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVERDALE, IOWA, that the City of Riverdale immediately distribute to Eligible Participants of the Amended Plan as of its Termination Date the actuarial present value of such Eligible Participants’ accrued Benefits as computed by the Actuary in the Actuarial Report, payable at the option of the Eligible Participant and spouse (if any) in a lump sum cash payment or in the form of an annuity as provided in the Amended Plan, less applicable income tax withholding. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that accrued Benefits shall be disbursed to Eligible Participants only upon receipt by the Clerk of completed forms of Election of the Eligible Participant and spouse, if any, including acknowledgment that such Benefits are received in full and final payment of all Benefits payable to such Eligible Participant and spouse, if any pursuant to the Plan or Amended Plan, and release of the City of Riverdale from any additional claims of Benefits or rights pursuant to the Plan or Amended Plan and receipt by the Clerk of completed income tax withholding forms. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk/Treasurer are hereby authorized and directed to execute this Resolution as approved by the City Council of the City of Riverdale as of this date. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 3 of, June 2014. NEW BUSINESS: Hupp moved to approve the agreement with MSA for the Riverdale Urban Renewal Plans Preparation in the amount of $12,375.00 seconded by Littrel. Roll call: all ayes motion carried. There was no discussion and no action on the Riverdale Newsletter. Bids for replacing 1 air conditioner and 2 furnaces for the Community Room were discussed. Halsey moved to hire Schebler’s in the amount of $7098.00 seconded by Hupp. All ayes motion carried. An email was received from a resident talking about people trespassing on her property to get to Duck Creek to fish. The resident was asking what the Riverdale Ordinances were pertaining to trespassing and she would like to put a “No Trespassing” sign on her property. Mayor Paddock will respond with a letter. Mayor Paddock asked to set a date for a Vision and Goal Setting Session. This would be a meeting to sit down and figure out where Riverdale is going and how to proceed to meet these goals. The meeting has been scheduled for September 6, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. at City Hall. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Littrel received a complaint of trains coming through Riverdale at night and blowing the train whistle all the way through town. Mayor Paddock will call Canadian Pacific. When a resident has an issue with a train, get the train number so the problem can be dealt with. Mayor Paddock asked if Havens Acres residents wanted a storm siren. She is willing to write a grant for a Storm Siren if it is what the residents want. Halsey will poll the residents. Halsey asked if Cribbs could mow later in the day when school is in session. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL AND OTHER OFFICIALS: Mayor Paddock has spoken with Iowa American Water and they will be lowering the water main on Sycamore the end of June. Iowa American Water will also be replacing the landscaping on Manor Drive near Circle in 2 weeks. Mayor Paddock wanted to let residents know that anyone can get on the Mid America web site to report a street light outage. Web address www.midamericanenergy.com A complaint was received concerning Boyler’s property not being mowed, and pipes and scraps lying around. Mayor Paddock will send them a letter. A complaint was received from a resident concerning Riverdale residents burning and leaving the burn pile unattended and burning overnight. There will be an article in the newsletter explaining the Burn Ordinance. Halsey moved to adjourn at 8:26 p.m. seconded by Littrel. All ayes motion carried. __________________________ __________________________ Sonya Paddock, Mayor Attested By: Paula McIntosh, City Clerk RIVERDALE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 17, 2014 Mayor Pro-Tem Channon opened a regular session of the Riverdale City Council at 7:00 p.m. on June 17, 2014. Roll Call: Present: Hupp, Seaberg, Littrel, and Halsey. Mayor Paddock was absent. Also present Patrick Lynch from Shive Hattery and Dallas Paustian. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Hupp moved to approve the Agenda for June 17, 2014 seconded by Seaberg. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COUNCIL: Dallas Paustian attended the meeting to state his concerns about the Boyler property. There are noxious weeds, tall grass and other items that need to be cleaned up on the property. Mr. Paustian met with Mayor Paddock at the Boyler property a few weeks earlier and asked if the Mayor had contacted them and if the problem was going to be resolved. Mayor Pro-Tem Channon told him that Mayor Paddock has been on vacation and we would know more when she returns. Mr. Paustian also stated concerns he has about the recreation trail near Haven’s Acres. Mr. Paustian suggested a stop sign be placed on the trail near Kensington. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Seaberg moved to approve the Consent Agenda for June 17, 2014. Seconded by Littrel. Roll call vote: Hupp – aye, Seaberg – aye, Littrel – aye, Halsey – aye, Channon – abstain. Motion carried. CLAIMS LIST JUNE 17, 2014 VENDOR NAME REFERENCE TOTAL AAA Storage Storage Building $72.00 Advanced Business Systems Maintenance Contract $516.42 Advanced Systems Laserfiche Contract $2,046.00 Aflac Aflac Pre-Tax $99.46 Allied Waste Garbage Contract $2,960.00 Bounce QC 4th of July $220.00 Bouncing Bob LLC 4th of July $528.40 Boy Scouts of America 4th of July $250.00 Cribbs Landscaping Lawn Care Contract $2,150.00 D&J’s Touch of Wildlife 4th of July $450.00 DJ-Steve Karaoke 4th of July $375.00 EFTPS Fed/Fica Taxes $1,548.67 Gabrilson Indoor Climate Repair Air Conditioner $160.93 Iowa One Call Iowa One Call $20.70 IPERS IPERS $789.59 K&K True Value Misc. Expense & 4th of July $523.26 Lane & Waterman LLP Legal Expense $2,045.81 Leroy Kunde Security For Bike Ride $120.00 Mediacom Internet Expense $62.80 MSA Engineering $412.80 Myra Halsey Janitorial $350.00 PS3 Enterprises Porta-Potties $295.96 Quad City Times Publishing $342.24 Shive Hattery Engineering MRT Phase II $15,495.53 Sonya Paddock Paint Supplies $33.71 Withholding Tax State Taxes $457.00 US Bank Office Supplies $263.08 US Bank Misc. Expense City Hall $55.28 US Bank Conferences Mayor/Council $319.05 US Bank Computer Expense $74.99 US Bank Misc. Expense Street $41.67 US Bank Misc. Expense Parks $40.67 US Bank 4th of July $179.94 US Bank Training/Conferences FD $112.00 US Bank Misc. Expense FD $166.33 US Bank Fuel FD $307.80 US Bank Vehicle Operation FD $104.57 US Bank Maint. & Repair FD $269.98 US Bank Supplies & Equip. FD $518.84 Waste Comm. Of Scott Co. Bldg. Maintenance $33.60 Whitey’s Ice Cream 4th of July $178.50 WL Construction Supply Supplies & Equip. FD $409.99 General $19,490.36 Capital Reserve $15,495.53 Sewer $416.68 Total $35,402.57 RECEIPTS MAY 2014 Scott County Taxes $50,276.19 Silent Auction $62.00 Local Option Sales Tax $7,963.50 Road Use Tax $1,899.59 Room Rent $50.00 Sewer Deposit $420.18 PAYROLL JUNE 17, 2014 Paula McIntosh $827.91 Mary Frances Blevins $555.48 George Miller $303.65 Linda Hupp $691.62 Cheryl Channon $691.62 Doug Littrel $691.62 Dean Halsey $691.62 Sonya Paddock $747.71 George Seaberg $691.62 Total $5,892.85 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Patrick Lynch from Shive Hattery presented an update on the MRT Phase II. The project has been pushed to the September 16, 2014 letting date due to not having the Alcoa easement or the railroad permit. The Iowa Department Of Transportation (DOT) asked Canadian Pacific to make changes within the railroad agreement. Alcoa asked for an Indeminity Clause for the easement they are granting for the trail. City Attorney Steve Hunter has approved the Indeminity Clause for Alcoa. With letting in September construction can begin in late October or early November. The clearing, grubbing, and grading can be done with the rest of the project to be completed in the spring of 2015. The railroad would like to widen the crossing now, but waiting on the Federal Approval from the Grant. No discussion or action on the Zoning Ordinance Changes. NEW BUSINESS: Resolution No. 2014-8 A Resolution Approving Payment Of Outstanding Invoices After The June 17, 2014 Council Meeting And Before July 1, 2014 (The End Of The Fiscal Year) was presented PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID BETTENDORF, IA PERMIT NO. 28 and read by Mayor Pro-Tem Cheryl Channon. Seaberg moved to approve Resolution No. 2014-8 as presented, seconded by Littrel. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-8 A RESOLUTION APPROVING PAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING INVOICES AFTER THE JUNE 17, 2014 COUNCIL MEETING AND BEFORE JULY 1, 2014 (THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVERDALE, IOWA, that any outstanding invoices of budgeted items that come to the clerk’s office following the meeting of June 17, 2014 but before July 1, 2014 (the end of the fiscal year) be approved for payment. Mayor Pro-Tem Cheryl Channon presented the Riverdale Fire Department Report for April 15, 2014 to May 20, 2014. Hupp moved to approve the Riverdale Fire Department Report for the dates presented seconded by Seaberg. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. Seaberg made a motion to approve Mayor, Council, or Clerks to attend the Iowa League of Cities Annual Conference in Council Bluff’s in September 2014. Seconded by Hupp. All ayes motion carried. There was discussion concerning the purchase of a new server for the City Hall Office. Our current server is having problems. It was decided to let Mayor Paddock make a decision on a new server when she returns from vacation. City Clerk Paula McIntosh explained the Revolving Fund Loan that will be used during the construction of the MRT Phase II. Paula checked with Ahler’s & Cooney, the Bond Attorney’s to find out exactly what the city’s obligations are to obtain this type of short term loan. Hupp moved to set a date for a Public Hearing concerning amending the District Map including the Revised District Map and the specific areas that will be rezoned for August 5, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. Seconded by Halsey. All ayes motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Seaberg presented an update on a Small City Workshop he attended. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL AND OTHER OFFICIALS: Halsey asked about the status of a bench for the Recreation Trail near Haven’s Acres. This item will be on the next agenda. There have been complaints of fireworks being set off in the Haven’s Acres area. Please be aware that fireworks are illegal. Residents are encouraged to call 911 if fireworks are being set off in your neighborhood. Halsey moved to adjourn at 7:45 p.m. seconded by Littrel. All ayes motion carried . Cheryl Channon, Mayor Pro-Tem Attested By: Paula McIntosh, City Clerk 2 From the City of Riverdale 563-355-2511 June 2014 Fire Department Report for April 15– May 20, 2014 Calls: 1 EMS Call 2 Mutual Aid Fire 1 Fire Training: Ground Ladders MCI Training Other: Financial Report May 2014 Beginning Bank Balance May 2013 = $ 1,174,113.96 Ending Bank Balance May 2013 = $ 857,272.97 General Fund = $ 289,768.63 Special Revenue Fund = $ 229,787.65 Propriety (Sewer) Fund = $ 83,287.36 Capital Project Fund = $ 246,653.26 Debt Service = $ 7,776.07 Totals of All Monies = $ 857,272.97 WHEN THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH A TRAIN - SUCH AS EXCESS WHISTLES, SITTING, IDLING, OR BLOCKING THE ROADWAY - PLEASE GET THE TRAIN'S ENGINE NUMBER AND CALL CITY HALL 563 355-2511 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 Service & Budget Dean Halsey (355-2013) – Infrastructure, Parks & Safety Doug Littrel (209-7479) – Infrastructure & NPDES Management George Seaberg (359-1835) - Infrastructure, NPDES Management & Safety Mayor Sonya Paddock (355-6363) Lou Wren (355-1300) – Zoning Inspector. Please contact him regarding any construction projects. The 4th of July Committee would like to inform those of you living on Circle Drive that the street will be closed from 1:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday July 4, 2014. This will allow for the "Kiddie Tractor Pull". We are sorry for any inconvenience and hope everyone has a wonderful 4th of July. A REMINDER TO RIVERDALE RESIDENTS CONCERNING THE BURNING ORDINANCE. FIRST AND FOREMOST BE CONSIDERATE OF YOUR NEIGHBORS WHEN BURNING. BURNING IS NOT ALLOWED BETWEEN DUSK AND DAWN. HAVE ADULT SUPERVISION NEAR THE FIRE AND HAVE A WATER SOURCE NEARBY. IF YOU SEE ANY INFRACTIONS PLEASE CALL CITY HALL. BURN BARRELS ARE NOT ALLOWED.