The Center Point City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall 200 Franklin Street.

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1 The Center Point City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall 200 Franklin Street. Mayor Paula Freeman-Brown presided. Council members present were Josh Hendryx, Paul Mann, John Stuelke and Jason Andrews. Council member Adam Reece was absent. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance. M/S Mann/Andrews To approve the consent agenda. Aye: 4 Nay: 0 Absent: 1 Abstention: 0 03/11/2016 DRAFT INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE PAYROLL $ 4, /11/ IPERS CONTRIBUTIONS $ 2, /22/ A&B ELECTRIC INC FIRE DEPARTMENT $ /22/ AGVANTAGE FS - LOC 12 FUEL $ /22/ INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT UTILITIES $ /22/ SAMANTHA CANNON ZUMBA $ /22/ CENTER POINT TRAVEL PLAZA FIRE DEPARTMENT $ /22/ CENTER POINT VETERINARY CLINIC MONTHLY FEES $ /22/ CPU INSURANCE PREMIUM $ /22/ FEHR GRAHAM ENGINEERING & ENVI PROF SERVICES $ 17, /22/ GAZETTE COMMUNICATIONS PUBLICATIONS $ /22/ IOWA ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL ANNUAL DUES $ /22/ INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGY SOLU MONTHLY FEES $ /22/ IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES CONFERENCE $ /22/ KEYSTONE LABORATORIES INC TESTING $ /22/ LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANC PREMIUM $ /22/ LINN COUNTY RECORDER CEMETERY $ /22/ LINN COUNTY RURAL ELECTRIC UTILITIES $ 2, /22/ MATT PARROTT A STOREY KENWORTH UTILITY BILLS $ /22/ METROPOLITAN COMPOUNDS INC STREET SUPPLIES $ /22/ KARR LLC OFFICE SUPPLIES $ /22/ NELSON ELECTRIC CO FIRE DEPARTMENT $ 1, /22/ LINDSEY OTTO BOTTLED MASTERPIECES $ /22/ PAUL ROSKOS REFUND $ /22/ PETTY CASH REIMBURSEMENT $ /22/ ALLISON PITTS CLEANING $ /22/2016 Page 1

2 03/22/ RUDD SANITATION INC TRASH/DUMPSTER $ 9, /22/ KENE SHOOP REIMBURSEMENT $ /22/ SARAH TRITLE REIMBURSEMENT $ /22/ US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE COPIER $ /22/ US CELLULAR CELL PHONES $ /22/ USA BLUEBOOK PW SUPPLIES $ /22/ WATER SOLUTIONS UNLIMITED WATER SUPPLIES $ 1, Fund Revenues Expenses General $ 26, $ 58, Iowa Sales Tax $ 2, $ 2, Road Use $ 25, $ 8, Employee Trust Withholding $ Emergency Levy $ LOST $ 28, TIF $ Debt Service $ $ Library Capital Project $ 19, $ 122, Wayfinding $ Perpetual Care Trust $ Water $ 33, $ 22, Water Impact $ Water Deposit Trust $ Water Sinking $ 7, Sewer $ 32, $ 15, Sewer Sinking $ 1, Sewer Impact Solid Waste $ 11, $ 12, Storm Water Utility $ 1, Law Enforcement Report No report available Petitions and Communications 03/22/2016 Page 2

3 The public hearing for the Fross Park and Cemetery annexation opened at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Freeman-Brown asked for citizens comments and if City Clerk Atkinson received any, there were none. The public hearing closed at 6:01 pm. M/S Andrews/Hendryx To approve Resolution A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF CENTER POINT AND NOT WITHIN THE URBANIZED AREA OF ANY OTHER CITY Aye: Mann, Andrews, Stuelke, Hendryx The public hearing for the Chapter 99 Sewer Ordinance #470 opened at 6:02 p.m. Mayor Freeman-Brown asked for citizens comments and if City Clerk Atkinson received any, there were none. The public hearing closed at 6:02 pm M/S Mann/Hendryx To approve the first reading of Ordinance 470 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SEWER RATES Aye: Hendryx, Mann, Andrews, Stuelke Jason Donnelly from Center Point Insurance answered questions from council regarding the City s policy changes. M/S Andrews/Stuelke To approve Resolution A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PROPOSAL FOR MUNICIPAL INSURANCE with the correction to the replacement cost of the Fire Department radio system. Aye: Stuelke, Hendryx, Mann, Andrews 03/22/2016 Page 3

4 Library Director Report Library Director Cook-Walters presented the annual report for the Library and pictures of the new facility. Building Inspector Report Building Inspector Michael s report was reviewed by council. Attorney Report Attorney Kruse reported on the contempt of court and the 657A case. Old Business M/S Andrews/Mann To approve Resolution A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FOR A THREE (3) YEAR CONTRACT FOR AUDIT SERVICES to Hogan Hansen Aye: Andrews, Mann, Hendryx, Stuelke New Business Fire Chief s Report Assistant Fire Chief Moore presented the departments request to purchase items to convert the F450 to a brush truck. M/S Stuelke/Hendryx To direct Assistant Chief Moore to work with the City Administrator to create an RFP so that the proposals are uniform and provide the best pricing. Aye: 4 Nay: 0 Absent: 1 Abstention: 0 03/22/2016 Page 4

5 M/S Stuelke/Andrews To approve Resolution A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE IOWA DOT S BRIDGE FUNDING TO COVER 80% OF REPLACEMENT COSTS OF BLUE CREEK BRANCH BRIDGE Aye: Andrews, Stuelke, Hendryx, Mann M/S Mann/Andrews To approve Resolution A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PERMANENT UTILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT Aye: Stuelke, Hendryx, Mann, Andrews M/S Stuelke/Hendryx To approve Resolution A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE NEW WELCOME SIGNAGE Aye: Hendryx, Mann, Andrews, Stuelke Mayor Freeman-Brown and Attorney Kruse explained the reasons behind updating the Planning and Zoning Commission Ordinance, they asked council members to review and bring questions back to council. Council members discussed what could be done with the Lewis Access Road old sign location, they suggested a combination of school/community/upcoming event display and directed staff to contact the Booster Club to see if there is any interest. M/S Stuelke/Mann To approve Resolution A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LINN COUNTY TO PLACE A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ON PROPERTY FOR A PAST DUE BILL ON WATER, SEWER, AND RECYCLING for 810 Main Street in the amount of $ /22/2016 Page 5

6 Aye: Mann, Andrews, Stuelke, Hendryx M/S Stuelke/Hendryx To approve Resolution A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LINN COUNTY TO PLACE A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ON PROPERTY FOR A MOWING NUSIANCE ABATEMENT for 209 Main Street in the amount of $2, Aye: Andrews, Stuelke, Hendryx, Mann Citizen Comment Jen Campbell, 142 E Terrace Court, asked council for information on the Main Street S Expansion Project. Mayor and Council addressed her questions and concerns. Garnett Mader, 1215 Summit Street, asked for information regarding the sewer main on Summit Street and when Northern Street (Summit Street) was done. Mader was directed to contact City Hall during office hours to get the information. Council Comment None Mayor s Report, Paula Freeman-Brown None M/S Stuelke/Hendryx To adjourn at 7:09 pm Aye: 4 Nay: 0 Absent: 1 Abstention: 0 03/22/2016 Page 6