Regular Council Meeting March 28, 2000 - 7:00 P.M.   The West Burlington City Council met in Regular Session at 122 Broadway Street with Mayor Trousil presiding.  Council Members Lees, Hockett, Pilger, Johnson and Crowner were present.  Police Chief Walters, Public Works Directors Christy, Building Inspector Hoy and Fire Chief Astfalk were also present.   Lees moved, second by Hockett, to approve the Agenda as presented.  Voice vote.  All aye.  Motion carried.

    Lees moved, second by Hockett, to approve the following Consent Agenda items as presented.  Voice vote.  All aye.

    1.  Approve Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 14, 2000
    2.  Liquor License Renewal for Costello’s
    3.  Computer Training Class for Leslie Sattler, City Accountant
    4.  Narcotics Investigator Training for Doug Ervine, Police Officer
    5.  City Clerk’s Attendance at Spring Finance Officers Meeting
    6.  Hazardous Materials Course for Fire Department
    7.  Payment to Francis Pump & Well – Beaverdale Account - $1,138.48
    8.  Payment to French-Reneker-Associates for Engineering - $1,110.47
    9.  Payment to Beik Engineering – Tier II Report - $1,141.70
    10.  Hiring McCabe Tree Service – $705.00
    11.  Payment of Claims as Presented

    PUBLIC HEARING – FY 2001 Budget – Mayor Trousil opened the Public Hearing and explained the City had approved the budget at an earlier date, however, it did not include revenue received from the change in the way utilities are taxed.  An extension to April 5 was granted by the State. The City is expected to receive an additional $64,590.  There were no comments.  The Public Hearing was closed.

    Consider Resolution Adopting the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2001 – Hockett moved, second by Johnson, to approve the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2001.  Roll call.  Ayes:  Hockett, Crowner, Johnson, Lees and Pilger.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.  

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

    Mayor Trousil announced there were no bids received.

     

    CITIZEN’S INQUIRIES: Council Member Hockett said he had spoken with a citizen who suggested the City look at an alternative to solving the Gear Avenue and Mt. Pleasant Street traffic situation.  He said instead of straightening Gear Avenue that will be extremely expensive, the City should consider placing a traffic signal on each of the streets.  This would stop traffic on Gear Avenue, north and south as well as Mt. Pleasant Street, east and west.  He said he had seen this work very well in another location.   

    The Council agreed to submit the suggestion to the City Engineer for consideration. 

    NEW BUSINESS:

    Consider Donation to West Burlington Post Prom Party – Lees moved, second by Pilger, to donate $250.00 and two single swimming pool passes to the Post-Prom-Party Committee.  Voice vote.  All aye.  Motion carried.

    Consider Hiring Menninga Electric, Inc. to Install Motor Starter at Wastewater Plant – Lees moved, second by Hockett, to approve hiring Menninga Electric, Inc. to install the motor starter at the wastewater treatment plant for a cost of $2,810.00.  Voice vote.  All aye.  Motion carried.

    Consider the Purchase of Dress Clothes for Fire Department – Lees moved, second by Hockett, to approve the purchase of dress uniforms for the Fire Department in the amount of $4,209.70.  Voice vote.  All aye.  Motion carried.

    Consider Purchase of Portable Radios for Fire Department – Lees moved, second by Pilger, to approve the purchase of 5 portable radios for the Fire Department.  The radios cost $531.25 each, for a total of $2,656.25.  Voice vote.  All aye.  Motion carried.

    OLD BUSINESS:

    Consider Iowa Department of Transportation Agreement for Beaverdale Interchange – Mayor Trousil explained at the last Council Meeting on March 14, the Council tabled the Beaverdale Interchange Agreement with the IDOT.  The agreement had been developed by IDOT with input from Administrator Plyman.  Mayor Trousil said most of their concerns were covered by 761 Iowa Administrative Code. 

    After discussion Hockett moved, second by Lees, to approve Agreement No. 2000-4-051 for the Beaverdale Interchange. 

    Consider City’s Involvement with Construction of a Press Box at West Burlington High School – Mayor Trousil explained the West Burlington High School is building a new Press Box.  Raiders, J&J Steel, Ideal Concrete and Barngrover Glass will provide the materials for the project.  The Booster Club will provide the labor.  They would like the City to provide the equipment and labor to dig the footings.

    Hockett moved, second by Lees, to provide the necessary equipment and labor to dig the footings and pour concrete for the new Press Box at West Burlington High School.  Voice vote.  All aye.  Motion carried.

    Consider Adoption of Personnel Manual – Mayor Trousil explained Administrator Plyman prepared a new Personnel Manual before he left.  The current manual was very out-of-date and needed to be updated.  City Attorney Loeschen reviewed the proposed manual and suggested changes.  The proposed manual contains these suggestions. 

    Hockett moved, second by Lees, to approve a resolution adopting the Personnel Manual.  Johnson said he would like Section XX, Harassment in the Workplace, to be changed.  He said the section concerning the reporting procedure should include reporting to the Council.  He said he wants to be informed of any incident. 

    Administrator Plyman, who was in attendance at the meeting cautioned about involving a third party, He said this was not a legislative issue and should be handled by the Administrator and Mayor if necessary. 

    Roll call.  Ayes:  Lees, Crowner, Hockett and Pilger.  Nays:  Johnson.  Motion carried.

    COMMITTEE REPORTS:

    STREETS – Public Works Director Christy said his department is making patches on Van Weiss Street in preparation of the resurfacing project that was awarded earlier this year.

    He also said he has been working with Harmon Graphics to develop a street sigh replacement plan.  He will put together a proposal and present it at the next Council Meeting for consideration. 

    SANITATION – There was nothing to report.

    UTILITIES – Mayor Trousil said he will have a proposal for the next Council Meeting concerning the water main extension for Southeastern Community College.  They are planning on building additional dorms and will need assistance with the water main.

    PUBLIC SAFETY – Council Member Lees complimented the Fire Department on obtaining a new classification.  Fire Chief Astfalk told the Council his department has changed from the EMS Basic classification to EMTB Conditional.  This allows qualified personnel to perform “First Responder” emergency treatment at the scene.  This includes administering the defibrillator.  Chief Astfalk said the department has been working on obtaining this new level of certification for several years.  He said the conditional status means the department cannot transport patients. 

    Mayor Trousil said NOAA Weather Radio is now available from a new transmitter in West Burlington.  These stations will broadcast meteorological, hydrological, and climatological information 24 hours a day on 162.525 MHz. 

    FINANCE – Discuss Lighting at Flint Ridge Business Park – Nancy Eastburn with Alliant-Energy said she had been working with Administrator Plyman prior to his departure on replacing red and green incandescent bulbs in traffic signals to LED’s (Light Emitting Diodes).  The project is part of the LED Traffic Signal Retro-fit Program started by Alliant Utilities.  The program offers lower energy and maintenance costs. 

    Eastburn said the cost to replace the 164 lamps with Dialight brand LED’s would be $40,084 with a rebate in the amount of $4,795.  She said the City could realize energy and maintenance costs savings resulting in a 3.9-year payback.  The Council will make a final determination at the next Council meeting.

    The Council Members also discussed placing streetlights in the Business Park.  They discussed following the same type as the City of Burlington installed versus decorative ZED Harmonia lights.  The Council will make a final determination at the next Council meeting. 

    CITIZEN’S INQUIRIES:  There were none.

    CLOSED SESSION – To Discuss Law Enforcement Matters – (9:00 p.m.)  Lees moved, second by Hockett, to go into a Closed Session in accordance with Iowa Code, Chapter 21.5(g), to avoid disclosure of specific law enforcement matters, such as current or proposed investigations, inspection or auditing techniques or schedules, which if disclosed would enable law violators to avoid detection.  Roll call.  Ayes:  Lees, Hockett, Crowner, Pilger and Johnson.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried. 

    The Council came out of Closed Session at 10:37 p.m. upon motion by Lees and second by Crowner.  Roll call.  Ayes:  Hockett, Pilger, Crowner, Johnson and Lees.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried. 

    ADJOURN:  There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 10:38 p.m. upon motion by Lees and second by Johnson.  Voice vote.  All aye.  Motion carried.

      

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    Approved                                                                                  Terrie L. Simonson, City Clerk

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