City Council

COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 28, 2022 5:30 P.M. PRESENT: Ahrenholtz, Sloan, Wetrich, Zmolek ABSENT: Jackson Mayor Gordon presided. No citizens spoke during Open Forum. On motion by Wetrich, second by Sloan, the Council approved the following consent agenda: June 14, 2022 Council Minutes, Employ Wade Adcock for seasonal part time help at Jefferson Community Golf Course Clubhouse at $9/hr., Fireworks permit for Roger Nielson at 102 West McKinley St for June 29 and July 4, 2022. AYE: Ahrenholtz, Sloan, Wetrich, Zmolek NAY: None This was the time and place for the Public Hearing for plans and specification for Russell Street Watermain improvement project. Mayor Gordon called for oral or written comments and there were none. On motion by Ahrenholtz, second by Zmolek, the Council closed the Public Hearing. AYE: Zmolek, Wetrich, Sloan, Ahrenholtz NAY: None RESOLUTION NO. 39-22 On motion by Sloan, second by Wetrich, the Council approved Resolution No. 39-22, a resolution approving Detailed Plans and Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the Russell Street Watermain Improvement Project. AYE: Sloan, Wetrich, Zmolek, Ahrenholtz NAY: None This was the time and place for the Public Hearing for plans and specifications for City Hall Entrance improvement project. Mayor Gordon called for oral or written comments and there were none. On motion by Wetrich, second by Zmolek, the Council closed the Public Hearing. AYE: Wetrich, Ahrenholtz, Sloan, Zmolek NAY: None RESOLUTION NO. 40-22 On motion by Sloan, and second by Zmolek, the Council approved Resolution No. 40-22, a resolution approving Detailed Plans and Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the City Hall Entrance Improvement Project. AYE: Ahrenholtz, Sloan, Wetrich, Zmolek NAY: None This was the time and place for the Public Hearing on Status of Funded Activities for 200 East State Street Upper Story Project. Mayor Gordon called for oral or written comments and there were none. On motion by Sloan, second by Wetrich, the Council closed the Public Hearing. AYE: Zmolek, Sloan, Wetrich, Ahrenholtz NAY: None On motion by Zmolek, second by Wetrich, the Council approved the minutes on Status of Funded Activities for 200 East State Street Upper Story Project. AYE: Ahrenholtz, Wetrich, Sloan, Zmolek NAY: None  RESOLUTION NO. 41-22 On motion by Sloan, and second by Zmolek, the Council approved Resolution No. 41-22, a resolution approving Airport Funding Grant Agreement. AYE: Sloan, Zmolek, Wetrich, Ahrenholtz NAY: None RESOLUTION NO. 42-22 On motion by Zmolek, and second by Sloan, the Council approved Resolution No. 42-22, a resolution in support of a Workforce Housing Tax Incentive application to be submitted to the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) by Rowland Real Estate, LLC for a housing project in the City of Jefferson, Iowa. AYE: Ahrenholtz, Wetrich, Sloan, Zmolek NAY: None RESOLUTION NO. 43-22 On motion by Ahrenholtz, and second by Wetrich, the Council approved Resolution No. 43-22, a resolution approving Brad J. Podlesak Plat of Survey, conveying 20 Feet of Lot 13 in Block 9 of Lincoln Place Addition to the City of Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa located near 900 West Washington Street. AYE: Zmolek, Wetrich, Sloan, Ahrenholtz NAY: None RESOLUTION NO. 44-22 On motion by Zmolek, second by Wetrich, the Council approved Resolution No. 44-22, a resolution waiving right to review plat of survey for property located at Section 33, T84N, R30W, 1295 Orchard Ave. within 2 miles of Jefferson. AYE: Ahrenholtz, Zmolek, Wetrich, Sloan NAY: None On motion by Zmolek, second by Wetrich, the Council approved a 5yr copier lease with Access Systems at monthly payments of $376.71. AYE: Zmolek, Wetrich, Sloan, Ahrenholtz NAY: None On motion by Wetrich, second by Sloan, the Council approved a 1yr renewal for computer backup assist support with Ice Technologies at monthly payments of $150.00. AYE: Zmolek, Wetrich, Sloan, Ahrenholtz NAY: None On motion by Wetrich, second by Ahrenholtz, the Council approved of hiring Anthony Ryan Monthei for Water Operator at the salary of $41,704/yr effective July 5, 2022. AYE: Wetrich, Sloan, Ahrenholtz, Zmolek NAY: None On motion by Ahrenholtz, second by Zmolek, the Council approved the first reading of an ordinance amending provisions pertaining to the impoundment and microchipping of dogs under section 55.17. AYE: Sloan, Zmolek, Wetrich, Ahrenholtz NAY: None On motion by Ahrenholtz, second by Wetrich, the Council approved the first reading of an ordinance amending provisions pertaining to the Fire Department service fees under Chapter 37. AYE: Ahrenholtz, Sloan, Wetrich, Zmolek, NAY: None RESOLUTION NO. 45-22 On motion by Zmolek, second by Sloan, the Council approved Resolution No. 45-22, a resolution approving fifteenth amendment to City Administrator Employment Agreement extending the term of the Employment Agreement through June 30, 2023 and adjusting City Administrators salary of $113,396/yr effective July 1, 2022. AYE: Zmolek, Wetrich, Sloan, Ahrenholtz NAY: None There being no further business the Council agreed to adjourn at 5:56 p.m. _______________________ Matt Gordon, Mayor ___________________________ Roxanne Gorsuch, City Clerk