Regular Council Meeting October 12, 1999 - 7:00 P.M.  The West Burlington City Council met in Regular Session at 122 Broadway Street with Mayor Trousil presiding.  Council Members Lees, Johnson, Hockett, Pilger and Riessen were present.  City Administrator Plyman, Building Inspector Hoy, and Public Works Driector Christy were also present.  Riessen moved, second by Johnson, to approve the agenda as approved.  Voice vote.  All  aye.  Motion carried.

    A.       Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 28, 1999

    B.        Financial Report for September, 1999

    C.        Appointment of Patrick A. Hollister, 305 Summer, to Fire Department

    D.       Resignation of Nick R. Overton from Fire Department

    E.        Payment to J.D. Electric for community entrance sign lights -- $3,582.85

    F.        Payment to Beik Engineering for Tier II Assessment -- $1,420.10

    G.       Payment to City of Burlington for dispatch services -- $2,285.28

    H.       Payment to Burlington Waterworks for September water -- $11,970.45

    I.         Payment to Cessford Construction for road rock -- $1,799.43

    J.        Payment to Walker & Egerton for auditing services – $4,225

    K.       Payment to Mike Stineman Associates for park plan -- $5,050

    L.        Payment of Claims as Presented

    BID OPENING FOR PLEASANT MEADOW SUBDIV. LOTS - AWARD TO HIGHEST  BIDDER

    Mayor Trousil announced there were no bids received. 

    CITIZEN’S INQUIRIES:  There were none.

    NEW BUSINESS:

    Consider payment to Diversified Coatings for water tower repainting project -- $66,880 – Hockett moved, second by Lees, to approve payment of $66,880 to Diversified Coatings for the water tower painting project.  Voice vote.  All aye.  Motion carried.

    Consider Acceptance of Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1999 – Hockett moved, second by Pilger, to accept the Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1999.  Voice vote.  All aye.  Motion carried.

    OLD BUSINESS:

    Consider Park Master Plan – The Council discussed the how to review Mike Stineman’s proposed Master Park Plan.  After discussion it was decided to hold a town meeting during the first of November, preferably 3, 4, 10 or 11.  Administrator Plyman will contact the school to see if there is an available date to use the auditorium.  The entire community will be urged to attend.

    Consider Ordinance Allowing a Body Shop in a B-2 District as an Accessory Use – Third Consideration -Hockett moved, second by Johnson, to approve the third consideration of an ordinance amending the zoning map by allowing a body shop in a B-2 district as an accessory use provided, the outdoor storage of any wrecked vehicles on the premises by screened from view from any public street and from adjoining properties.  Roll call.  Ayes:  Johnson, Lees, Pilger, Hockett and Riessen.  Nay:  None.  Motion carried.

    Consider payment to Shive-Hattery for Agency Road engineering -- $2,360.80 – Johnson moved, second Pilger, to approve payment to Shive-Hattery in the amount of $2,360.80 for work on the Agency Road/Broadway Street project.  Voice vote.  All aye.  Motion carried.

    Consider Payment to L.L. Pelling for seal coat project -- $19,180.39 – Lees moved, second by Riessen, to approve payment to L.L. Pelling in the amount of $19,180.39 for the 1999 Seal Coat project.  Voice vote.  All aye.  Motion carried.

    COMMITTEE REPORTS:

    STREETS – Johnson reported the trees have been removed from the sidewalk on West Burlington Avenue. 

    SANITATION – The Fall Clean-up was completed this week.

    UTILITIES – Plyman said he will be meeting with vendors for water meters in the future.  He will be looking at the possibility of a total town meter replacement.  When all the data is collected he will set a date for a Council Work Session.

    Administrator Plyman said Mr. Zlomke has purchased the Walker Tree Farm on Washington Road.  Mr. Zlomke will be working with Planning & Zoning in developing 11 building lots there.  He will probably be asking for Tif Financing Assistance for the possibly installation of a watermain.  He said he will also be working with Raider’s on their new building site.

    PUBLIC SAFETY- Mayor Trousil said the Red Ribbon Parade will use the same route as last year.  He also said Trick or Treat time for this year will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. 

    FINANCE  - Administrator Plyman said the City will be receiving a bill from the Council for the City’s share of the GIS Mapping.  It should be in the amount of approximately $1,200

    He also said he received word this week that U.S. West will be paying their fee to install a new utility in the City Right-of-way.  He had earlier believed they would not pay.

    PROCLAMATION: Mayor Trousil proclaimed October 23 through October 31 as Red Ribbon Week. 

    CITIZEN’S INQUIRIES:  There were none.

    ADJOURN:  There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m. upon motion by Lees and second by Johnson.  Voice vote.  All aye.  Motion carried.

     

                                                                                                                                                               

    Approved                                                                      Terrie L. Simonson, City Clerk

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