Council Minutes July 6 2009
Belle Plaine, Iowa
July 6, 2009
The regular meeting of the Belle Plaine City Council met on July 6, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in the council chambers with Mayor Pro Tem Harold Ealy presiding. Present were: James Kurovski, Marv DeRycke and Craig Van Scoyoc. Also present: City Attorney Larry Schlue and City Administrator Bill Daily. Absent: Mayor James Daily.
Motion by Kurovski to approve the consent agenda consisting of the council minutes from June 16th, bills in the amount of $103,177.34 and the receiving/filing of minutes from the Library Board May 26th and the Community Center Board April 29th, seconded by Van Scoyoc. On roll call, all voted aye. Motion carried.
Public Hearing at 6 p.m. – Aquatic Facility Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract & Estimated Cost. Motion by DeRycke to approve Resolution 09-7-2 Approving Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated Cost of Work on the Belle Plaine Family Aquatic Center, seconded by Kurovski. On roll call, all voted aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Kurovski to approve the final payment to Cessford Construction Company for the 13th Street Resurfacing Project, seconded by DeRycke. On roll call, all voted aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Van Scoyoc to approve Outdoor Service for the Belle Plaine Bowl and Grand Central Station, seconded by Kurovski. On roll call, all voted aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Kurovski to approve Resolution of Necessity 09-7-1 for unpaid bills, seconded by Van Scoyoc. On roll call, all voted aye. Motion carried.
Motion by DeRycke to accept the Letter of Resignation from Councilman Steve Beck, seconded by Van Scoyoc. On roll call, all voted aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Van Scoyoc to approve the Administrative Policy for the Appointment of Vacant City Council Seats, seconded by Kurovski. On roll call, all voted aye. Motion carried.
Motion by DeRycke to approve a Public Works Training Agreement with Water/ Waste Water Operator Steve Beck, seconded by Kurovski. On roll call, all voted aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Kurovski to approve a 3.2% wage increase for the Police Chief, City Clerk, Parks & Recreation Director and Assistant City Clerk effective July 1, 2009, seconded by Van Scoyoc. On roll call, all voted aye. Motion carried.
The City Council Recognized Dave Haren’s Retirement after 31 years of service with a cake, plaque and putter.
City Administrator Report:
- 13th Street Sewer Project: Daily reported that permission was granted to go onto private property to survey for the project. Funding through the newly created I-Jobs program is being pursued. If this funding is available and the project qualifies the timeline could be pushed back.
- Sustainable Streetscape CAT Grant Update: Vision Iowa Board denied the City’s request for a$546,000 Community Attraction and Tourism Grant. Vision Iowa wanted more investment from the downtown businesses. It was found out just recently that Vision Iowa is changing the direction they are going and streetscapes are not considered a priority.
- Façade Master Plan Update: This project is on hold right now until the blighted area survey is completed, then we will be eligible to pursue CDBG funds.
- Aquatic Center CAT Grant Update: Will be submitted to Vision Iowa this week, but with recent developments with the streetscape application it is not known where we stand.
Residents Comments: Garrison Reekers told the City Council he would like to be considered to fill the vacant council seat of Steve Beck. Reekers spoke briefly and will fill out the proper paperwork to proceed.
Correspondence: None.
Old Business: None
Motion to adjourn by VanScoyoc, seconded by Kurovski. On roll call, all voted aye. Meeting adjourned at 6:21 p.m.
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Harold Ealy, Mayor Pro Tem
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Susan Bevins, Assistant City Clerk
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