Loading...
HomeMy Public PortalAboutMay 2014 Riverdale July 4th Schedule 12:00 Noon Parade Line Up Strollers, Bicycles, Garden Tractors, Antique Cars and Floats are welcome. Please NO ATV’s or motorized skate boards. 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. (Transportation up the hill will be provided from 11 AM until 12:15 for those who have difficulty walking. Return transportation to your car will be provided on as needed basis.) 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.) Sandwiches and chips provided for individual purchase. 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 *Popcorn, Soda and Water provided 1:00 to 4:00 PM Dunk Tank and Games 1:00 to 4:00 PM Pony Rides, 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) 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Contests (Sack Races, Ring Toss, Fish Pond, etc.) 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Horseshoe Pitching Contest 3:00 TO 4:00 PM Riverdale Free Throw Contest (7 Classes) 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 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, toward Scott Community College, or in the college parking lot or along the new access road. There will also be an open area behind Veit’s house - you will just have to 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. 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 PEGGY'S ROCK WAS DEDICATED FOLLOWED BY A BALLOON BEING RELEASED AND SOARING OFF OVER THE PARK INTO THE CLEAR BLUE SKY. PEGGY DICKINSON DONATED THE LAND THAT IS NOW HAVENS ACRE PARK. AFTER THE DEDICATION, CHILDREN HAD FUN COLLECTING EGGS FILLED WITH CANDY AND PRIZES NEXT DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS TOOK TURNS AT BREAKING THE PINATAS AFTER THE PINATA THE CHILDREN TOOK TO THE SWINGS, SLIDES, MERRY-GO-ROUND AND RELEASING COLORFUL BALLOONS. CUPCAKES AND SOFT DRINKS WERE ENJOYED BY ALL ON A BEAUTIFUL SUNNY DAY. THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING ESTABLISHMENTS THAT DONATED PRIZES OR TIME TO MAKE RIVERDALE ANNUAL EGG HUNT A "HOPPING" SUCCESS CHAIRPERSON - MYRA HALSEY AND HALSEY FAMILY BRENNY'S, COUNTRY LIVING DRY WALL, DUCK CREEK TIRE, HALSEY'S HOME IMPROVEMENT, MICKEY'S COUNTRY CAFE, MUDMAN'S INC., AND RON'S TOY BOX RIVERDALE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 6, 2014 Mayor Paddock opened a regular session of the Riverdale City Council at 7:00 p.m. on May 6, 2014. Roll Call: Present: Channon, Seaberg, Littrel, and Halsey. Hupp was absent. Also present Paul Littrel. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Mayor Paddock asked to move MRT Phase II under Unfinished Business and Riverdale Fire Department Report under New Business to the Consent Agenda. Littrel moved to approve the agenda with those changes, seconded by Halsey. All ayes motion carried. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Channon moved to approve the consent agenda for May 6, 2014 seconded by Littrel. All ayes motion carried. CLAIMS LIST MAY 6, 2014 VENDOR NAME REFERENCE TOTAL Century Link Telephone City Hall $4.81 George Seaberg Mileage Des Moines/Conference $196.00 Iowa Fire Chief’s Association Misc. Expense FD $75.00 Iowa One Call Iowa One Call $18.90 Laser Cut Images Misc. Expense FD $30.00 Mediacom Internet Service $55.30 Mid-American Energy Street Lights & Utilities $1,860.44 MSA NPDES Permit Admin. $2,660.08 Myra Halsey Janitorial & Egg Hunt Supplies $594.79 Petersen Plumbing Restroom Repair City Hall $371.61 Scott County Library System Semi-Annual Library Fees $7,337.50 Shive Hattery Engineering MRT Phase II $15,089.73 Stanley, Lande, & Hunter Legal Expenses $1,025.00 US Bank 4th of July Expenses $251.00 US Bank Misc. Expense City Hall $182.00 US Bank Misc. Expense Street $155.17 US Bank Misc. Expense Park $155.15 US Bank Conference Mayor/Council $36.80 US Bank Appreciation FD $908.76 US Bank Fuel FD $70.95 US Bank Training/Conference FD $64.42 General $16,53.88 Capital Reserve $15,089.73 Total $31,143.61 PAYROLL MAY 6, 2014 Paula McIntosh $827.91 Mary Frances Blevins $884.35 George Miller $641.34 Total $2,353.60 NEW BUSINESS: Mayor Paddock spoke with Attorney Steve Hunter concerning the Fire Fighter’s Award Fund. Attorney Hunter suggested this be tabled while information is being confirmed and updated. Mayor Paddock spoke with the actuary that Riverdale had used 1 year ago and the actuary stated the numbers need to be updated for the cost of $500.00. Channon moved to approve $500.00 for the Actuary to update the numbers for the Fire Fighter’s Award Fund, seconded by Littrel. All ayes motion carried. Maintenance Supervisor George Miller met with the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) at the railroad tracks on Kensington. The IDOT was inspecting repairs made by the railroad to the tracks and wanted to inform Riverdale the repairs passed inspection by the IDOT. The IDOT representative spoke with George about repairs that were needed on Kensington. George inspected all roads in Riverdale and presented bids from Tri-City Blacktop for street maintenance. Halsey moved to table Road Repairs and Maintenance until a later date. Seconded by Littrel. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. Mayor Paddock presented an Amendment to Resolution No. 2013-17 A Resolution Revising The Administrative And Maintenance Expenses Policy. The language in the Resolution needed to be broader to allow authority to do city business of budgeted items. The terms and conditions are outlined in Resolution No. 2014-3. Halsey moved to approve Resolution No. 2014-3 A Resolution Revising The Administrative And Maintenance Expenses Policy, seconded by Channon. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. RESOLUTION # 2014-03 A RESOLUTION REVISING the administrative AND maintenance EXPENSES POLICY WHEREAS, the City of Riverdale (“Riverdale”) recognizes that Riverdale must incur certain office, administrative, and regular maintenance expenses on a daily basis to facilitate the efficient running of Riverdale; and WHEREAS, such daily operating expenses are included in Riverdale’s annual budget and are not connected to or dependent upon any matter of discretionary city policy; and WHEREAS, the Riverdale City Council passed Resolution 2013-17, a resolution authorizing the City Clerk and/or Assistant City Clerk to incur city administrative, maintenance, and emergency expenses, and upon review and further consideration, the City Council wishes to revoke Resolution 2013-17 and replace it with this Resolution 2014-03; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to continue the administrative and maintenance spending authority to the Fire Chief to facilitate the procurement of office, administrative, and regular maintenance goods and services for the Riverdale Fire Department as provided in Resolution 2013-17; and WHEREAS, Riverdale finds that it is in the best interests of the community and the most efficient use of City time and resources to authorize the City Clerk and/or Assistant City Clerk or City Manager, if any, to authorize the incurrence of budgeted periodic daily operating expenditures as provided in this Resolution; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Riverdale, Iowa, that the City Clerk, the Assistant City Clerk, or the City Manager, if any, upon review and approval by the Mayor or acting Mayor Pro Tem may incur periodic necessary expenditures for the following items that are included within Riverdale’s annual budget for such purposes, up to Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500) per expenditure for: (1) office, administrative, property upkeep at City Hall and of public property throughout the City; and (2) regular and emergency repair and maintenance expenses at City Hall and of public property throughout the City; and RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City Clerk, the Assistant City Clerk, or the City Manager, if any, upon review and approval by the Mayor or acting Mayor Pro Tem and one member of the City Council, in addition to the Mayor or any acting Mayor Pro Tem, may incur periodic necessary expenditures for the following items that are included within Riverdale’s annual budget for such purposes, from Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500) to Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) per expenditure: (1) office, administrative, property upkeep at City Hall and of public property throughout the City; and (2) regular and emergency repair and maintenance expenses at City Hall and of public property throughout the City; and RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Fire Chief may incur expenditures for the following items that are included in Riverdale’s annual budget, up to Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500) per expenditure: (1) office, administrative, and property upkeep at the Riverdale Fire Station and the surrounding grounds; and (2) regular and emergency maintenance expenses at the Riverdale Fire Station and the surrounding grounds. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City Clerk, Assistant City Clerk, or City Manager, if any, and Fire Chief shall properly account for all such authorized expenditures and include the items on the City Warrants issued to the City Council at its next regular meeting detailing the purpose and amount thereof; and RESOLVED FURTHER, that all such authorized expenditures will only be payable upon approval of a City Warrant for payment by the City Council; and RESOLVED FURTHER, that nothing in this Resolution shall be construed to give the Mayor, any member of City Council, the City Manager, if any, the City Clerk, the Assistant City Clerk, or the Fire Chief any authority to summarily approve any City expenditure or to approve any expenditure that is not included in the City’s annual budget without prior specific approval of the City Council. This Resolution shall take immediate effect. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 6 of May, 2014. Mayor Paddock stated there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony for Brenny’s Motorcycle Clinic’s new building on June 28, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Mayor Paddock suggested Riverdale have a Personnel Committee. This committee would assist in managing employment/employee issues and assist in creating/updating an employee policy handbook for the city. This committee would not make decisions, but make recommendations to the council. This committee will be appointed by the Mayor. Littrel moved to approve Resolution No. 2014-4 A Resolution Establishing A City Of Riverdale Personnel Committee, seconded by Channon. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-04 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A CITY OF RIVERDALE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Riverdale, Iowa desires to establish a personnel committee; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Riverdale is creating the Personnel Committee to assist in managing employment/employee issues and to assist in creating/updating an employee policy handbook for the city; and, WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee’s roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Make recommendations to the Council on base pay guidelines. Make recommendations to the Council of wage adjustments. Address or research any employment issues as directed by the Council. Make recommendations as to educational opportunities that may improve job performance. Participate in establishing and updating Employment Policy Handbook to be approved by the Council. Abide by Local, State, and Federal Employment laws and HIPPA regulations regarding employee health information. WHEREAS, as do all Boards and Committees of the City of Riverdale, the Personnel Committee will follow all open meeting rules, including posting of meeting agendas and recording official minutes, with copies retained at City Hall. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVERDALE, IOWA: That the City of Riverdale hereby approves the establishment of an appointed Personnel Committee of three (3) consisting of the Mayor, and at least one Council member. PASSED AND APPROVED this 6th day of May, 2014. Channon moved to approve purchase of Municipal Leadership Academy (MLA) part 3 for the cost of $40.00, seconded by Seaberg. All ayes motion carried. MLA part 3 consists of 4 webinars that would cost $30.00 each if purchased separately. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL AND OTHER OFFICIALS: Channon wanted to thank the Halsey family and all the volunteers for making the Riverdale Egg Hunt a huge success. Halsey stated that many Riverdale business’s and Mickey’s Café donated items for the Egg Hunt. Halsey stated that he would like to remove the steel shelter that is located in Haven’s Acres Park. Halsey and other volunteers will take the shelter down and remove the debris. Halsey would then like to move the porta potty in Haven’s Acres to the cement slab that the shelter currently sits on. Littrel asked when the playground mulch would be delivered. Mayor Paddock had spoken with Pat Mohr and the ground is still too soft to have a large truck deliver the mulch. Hopefully next week conditions will be suitable to deliver the mulch. Mayor Paddock received an e-mail stating that May 4 through May 10 is City Clerk Appreciation Week. Mayor Paddock and Council thanked the Riverdale Clerks for all their hard work. A reminder that May 17, 2014 is city wide clean up day. All items should be curb side by 7:00 a.m. Mayor Paddock stated that she is very happy with the work that Cribbs Landscaping is doing for the city. Cribbs have been cleaning leaves out of the storm drains and the leaves in the streets have been cleaned up. Mayor Paddock received a call from Magellan Pipeline. They wanted to make the city aware that there is a pipeline the length of the recreation trail in the Haven’s Acres area and Riverdale should not plant trees near the trail. Seaberg moved to adjourn at 7:58 p.m. seconded by Halsey. All ayes motion carried. ___________________________ __________________________ Sonya Paddock, Mayor Attested By: Paula McIntosh, City Clerk RIVERDALE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 20, 2014 Mayor Paddock opened a regular session of the Riverdale City Council at 7:00 p.m. on May 20, 2014. Roll Call: Present: Channon, Hupp, Seaberg, Littrel, and Halsey. Also present Becky Raupp from Republic Waste, Patrick Lynch from Shive Hattery, Eric Schallert from MSA and Riverdale Fire Chief Floyd Bruns. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Mayor Paddock asked to remove Discussion of Brenny’s Planning And Zoning Landscape Requirements from the Agenda, take Warrants from the Consent Agenda for discussion and in the 3rd bullet in New Business remove the word “set” and add the word “change”. Seaberg moved to approve the agenda with said changes seconded by Halsey. All ayes motion carried. PRESENTATIONS: Becky Raupp from Republic Waste attended the meeting to present Riverdale with a plaque for recycling. Ms. Raupp stated that Riverdale’s recycling was down by 15% from last year. There are different reasons for that such as fewer newspapers in circulation and everyone finding more ways to go “paperless”. Mayor Paddock asked if the residents could get larger recycling carts. Ms. Raupp will check into it. Eric Schallert gave an update on projects currently underway by MSA for Riverdale. Three companies were solicited for bids on the Intake Top Repair Project. Only one company, Haggerty Earthworks LLC, submitted a proposal and it was significantly over what was budgeted for the project. Eric stated Riverdale has 4 options. 1) Reject the bid and don’t do the project, 2) Reject the bid and rebid the project, 3) Accept the bid and amend the budget to fund the work, or 4) Accept the bid and reduce the scope of the work. The final Zoning Map prepared by MSA should be ready by the June 3, 2014 council meeting. The Sanitary Sewer Rate Study was tabled at a prior meeting. MSA is ready to perform this study and has certified financial personnel on staff to make sewer user rate recommendations to Riverdale. Information for Riverdale TIF Funding has been discussed at a previous Council meeting and a conference call was held this morning with Ahlers & Cooney, MSA, and Riverdale Mayor and Council members that were able to be a part of the call. MSA would like to assist in doing research and preparing an Urban Renewal Plan if the Riverdale Council decides to enter into a TIF Funding project. Patrick Lynch from Shive Hattery presented the final plans for the MRT Trail Phase II. Patrick stated some changes were made by the Department Of Transportation (DOT) very late in the day. The plans he presented did not reflect those changes, but the changes would be made the next morning. The final plans will go on the DOT website and will be the plans that go out for bid. There have been discussions with Canadian Pacific Railroad; the railroad has indicated the permit needed from them should be received by May 23, 2014. There is continued coordination with Alcoa with regards to obtaining easements. The Bid Letting is scheduled for August 19, 2014. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Seaberg moved to approve the consent agenda for May 20, 2014 minus the Warrants seconded by Halsey. Channon – aye, Hupp – abstain, Seaberg – aye, Littrel – aye, Halsey – aye, motion carried. Mayor Paddock discussed the Receipts for April 2014 and the Budget Report with council. Halsey moved to approve the Warrants for May 20, 2014 seconded by Littrel. All ayes motion carried. CLAIMS LIST MAY 20, 2014 VENDOR NAME REFERENCE TOTAL AAA Storage Storage Building $72.00 Aflac Aflac Pre-Tax $99.46 Allied Waste Garbage Contract $2,960.00 Bankers Trust Bond Payments $283,375.00 Bettendorf Office Products Office Supplies Maint. $39.99 Bi-State Regional Comm. Conferences Mayor/Council $14.00 Bruce Bowers Misc. Expense FD $195.00 City of Davenport Share Of Operations $2,422.88 Cribbs Landscaping Lawn Care $2,150.00 D and S Street Cleaning $1,944.00 EFTPS FED/FICA Taxes $1,217.02 EMP Supplies & Equip. Fd $73.00 Iowa League of Cities Training Mayor/Council $40.00 Iowa One Call Iowa One Call $18.90 Iowa Prison Industries Traffic Control & Safety $385.40 IPERS IPERS $944.43 K&K True Value Misc. Expense City Hall & FD $572.70 Lane & Waterman LLP Legal Expense $1,757.00 Mary Mosiman, Auditor State Annual Examination $3,865.57 Mediacom Internet $55.30 Postmaster Postage For Newsletters $400.00 PS3 Enterprises Porta Potties $300.00 QC Analytical Services Water Testing $418.00 Shive Hattery Engineering MRT Phase II $21,604.14 Stanley, Lande & Hunter Legal Expense $700.00 W.B. McCloud Co. Pest Control $93.00 General $22,585.02 Capital Reserve $21,704.14 Debt Service $283,375.00 Sewer $2,540.76 Total $330,204.92 PAYROLL MAY 20, 2014 Paula McIntosh $827.91 Mary Frances Blevins $555.48 George Miller $433.03 Sonya Paddock $747.71 Total $2,564.13 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Mayor Paddock met with a representative from Quad City Bank & Trust to inquire about a short term loan for the MRT Phase II Project. Riverdale will have to pay invoices for the work, and then send documentation to the DOT for the 80% reimbursement. Quad City Bank suggested a Revolving Fund Loan. Riverdale would only be charged interest for the time the money is borrowed. The turn-around time for reimbursement would be 2 to 3 weeks. Mayor Paddock met with Attorney Steve Hunter concerning the Fire Fighters Awards Fund. Attorney Hunter’s recommendation was to have the Actuary refigure the numbers and approve the Fire Fighters Awards Fund pay-out. Mayor Paddock presented Resolution No. 2014-6 A Resolution Authorizing Funding And Payment Of Actuarial Present Value Of Firefighters Awards. Littrel moved to approve Resolution No. 2014-6 as presented, seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: Channon – abstain, Hupp – abstain, Seaberg – aye, Littrel – aye, Halsey – aye motion carried. Resolution # 2014 - 6 A Resolution Authorizing Funding and Payment of Actuarial Present Value of Firefighters Awards 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 desires to fund and distribute 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 further provided in this Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVERDALE, IOWA, that the City of Riverdale fund and 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 Glen C. Gahan, FSA, Silverstone Group, 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. Mayor Paddock stated she would recommend Riverdale hire a professional for the Sewer Rate Study. Jim Beran offered to do this study for the city. The offer is appreciated, but Mayor Paddock stated with Davenport's Capital Project on the sewer system and Riverdale paying a percentage of the Project the city should have a professional do the study. Eric Schallert stated MSA has a person on staff that is financially certified to give financial service to the city. Channon moved to hire MSA for the Sewer Rate Study seconded by Seaberg. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: Channon moved to table Raising Sewer Rates until a later date seconded by Halsey. All ayes motion carried. Resolution No. 2014-5 A Resolution Establishing A Fees And Procedure Policy For Payments Received was presented. This Resolution allows Riverdale to charge a $25.00 fee for returned checks. Halsey moved to approve Resolution No. 2014-5 as presented seconded by Channon. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. Resolution # 2014 - 5 A Resolution Establishing a fees and procedure policy for payments received Whereas, the City of Riverdale receives numerous payments from customers for utility account payments and other services; and Whereas, occasionally a financial instrument is returned to the City for non-payment; and Whereas, each incident that a financial instrument is returned creates additional bank charges to the City and creates substantial staff time to perform necessary tasks to reverse this payment. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVERDALE, IOWA, that the following shall be included as part of the City of Riverdale’s Financial Policy and Procedures Manual: Fees and Procedures for returned checks: A surcharge fee of $25.00 will be charged to the City of Riverdale’s customer for all financial instruments that are returned for non-payment that were presented for that customer’s benefit. If a customer has more than one financial instrument returned for non-payment in any given period of 12 months, the City of Riverdale will only accept cash payments for that customer benefit. The City will post a notice of the surcharge on the utility billing statements, stating that a surcharge will be assessed and the amount of surcharge pursuant to IA code section 554.3512 However, the surcharge shall not be assessed against the maker if the reason for dishonor of the payment is that the maker has stopped payment pursuant to IA code section 554.4403. The City may report to a credit reporting agency for non-payment of bills over 3 months past due. The City may place a property lien on the location services are provided as referred to in Riverdale City ordinance 95.145. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk/Treasurer are hereby authorized and directed to execute said resolution. Chapter 95 Wastewater Facilities section 95.145 Property Lien for Unpaid Fees was presented by Mayor Paddock. There was discussion concerning changing the terms of section 95.145 as to the time frame for placing a lien. There will be no changes made at this time. Littrel moved to direct Haggerty Earthworks, LLC to do the worst of the storm intakes not to exceed $30,000.00 seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. Haggerty Earthworks LLC was the only bid received for the storm intake project. A proposal was received from Altorfer for a Scheduled Maintenance Plan for Riverdale’s generation system. Riverdale’s Maintenance Supervisor George Miller will service the generator. Mayor Paddock asked if the council was interested in creating a Riverdale Facebook Page. It would be informational only. Mayor Paddock thought this might be another way to get information to Riverdale residents and others that might be interested in the events happening in Riverdale. Seaberg moved to have Paula and Mayor Paddock work on creating the Riverdale Facebook page. Seconded by Halsey. All ayes motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Halsey presented a bid from JKM Concrete for repair of Kensington Street on either side of the railroad tracks. This area is a safety hazard and needs immediate attention. Seaberg moved to hire JKM Concrete for the repairs not to exceed $3,161.00 seconded by Halsey. All ayes motion carried. Seaberg asked when the Riverdale phone book was going to be ready. Mayor Paddock stated it was close to being completed and hopefully sent out soon. Mayor Paddock explained it has been difficult to have all residents respond in a timely fashion and there are many other things that take precedence in the city office. Halsey stated he has had requests for a bench along the recreation trail near Haven’s Acres. Location of a bench will be discussed at a later date. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL AND OTHER OFFICIALS: Hupp stated the phone conference with the Bonding Attorney’s concerning TIF was very informative. Channon moved to adjourn at 8:36 p.m. seconded by Halsey. All ayes motion carried. ___________________________ __________________________ Sonya Paddock, Mayor Attested By: Paula McIntosh, City Clerk PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID BETTENDORF, IA PERMIT NO. 28 12 From the City of Riverdale 563-355-2511 May 2014 IN THE JUNE NEWSLETTER BE SURE TO READ ALL ABOUT THE 2014 PARADE'S GRAND MARSHALL MYRA HALSEY AND CHECK THIS NEWSLETTER FOR THE 4TH OF JULY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Financial Report, April 2014 Beginning Monies April 2014 = $ 1,054,533.64 Ending Monies April 2014 = $ 1,174,113.96 General Fund = $ 315,588.74 Special Revenue Fund = $ 221,624.56 Propriety (Sewer) Fund = $ 148,988.66 Capital Project Fund = $ 219,086.05 Debt Service = $ 268,825.95 Totals of All Monies = $ 1,174,113.96 IF YOU SEE ANY ILLEGAL ACTIVITY GOING ON IN THE PARKS OR AROUND RIVERDALE GET A DESCRIPTION OF THE PERSON, LICENSE NUMBER, AND MAKE OF CAR AND CALL THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT. WE NEED YOUR HELP TO KEEP RIVERDALE SAFE!!!!! FYI TO RIVERDALE RESIDENTS THE SCOTT COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT WILL BE PATROLLING OUR STREETS AFTER THE 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS. PLEASE DO NOT SET OFF YOUR PERSONAL FIREWORKS, OTHER THAN WHAT IS LEGAL IN IOWA. PLEASE RESPECT YOUR NEIGHBORS AND THEIR PROPERTY. HAVE A SAFE 4TH Fire Department Report for March 18 to April 15, 2014 Calls: 7 EMS Call 1 Mutual Aid EMS 2 Stand By 2 Fires Training: MCI Aerial Placement Other: 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.