City Council

COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 22, 2023 5:30 P.M. PRESENT: Ahrenholtz, Jackson, Sloan, Wetrich ABSENT: Zmolek Mayor Gordon presided. During the open forum Allison Drewry addressed the Council regarding an alleged incident involving her dog. The Council said that they would look further into this matter. During the open forum Gary Turner asked the Council to drive by a property across from his residence at 406 W Head St. which he felt was a nuisance property. On motion by Sloan, second by Jackson, the Council approved the following consent items: Forgiveness of high sewer bill to Greene County Conservation Board in the amount of $672.96, Neighborhood Improvement Incentive Program application from Joel Lange for $2000 to assist with the demolition of a home at 500 S. Grimmell Road, Pay estimate #9 for $42,755.00 of CDBG funds for 123 N. Chestnut St., Pay estimate #17 for $3,596.00 of CDBG funds for 200 E. State Street and August 8, 2023 Council Minutes. AYE: Ahrenholtz, Jackson, Sloan, Wetrich NAY: None ORDINANCE NO. 622 On motion by Sloan, second by Wetrich, the Council approved an ordinance amending the code of ordinances of the City of Jefferson, Iowa, 2017, by amending provisions pertaining to Collection Fees for Solid Waste and Recycling fees. AYE: Wetrich, Sloan, Jackson, Ahrenholtz NAY: None On motion by Jackson, second by Sloan, the Council approved the second reading of an ordinance amending the code of ordinances of the City of Jefferson, Iowa, 2017, by amending provisions relating to Building Permit Fees. AYE: Jackson, Sloan, Wetrich, Ahrenholtz NAY: None On motion by Jackson, second by Sloan, the Council approved the first reading of an ordinance amending the code of ordinances of the City of Jefferson, Iowa, 2017, by provisions pertaining to the Speed Limit for Westwood Drive between Grimmell Road and Linwood Avenue. AYE: Wetrich, Ahrenholtz, Jackson, Sloan NAY: None ORDINANCE NO. 623 On motion by Ahrenholtz, second by Jackson, the Council approved to waive the second and third readings for final adoption of an ordinance amending the code of ordinances of the City of Jefferson, Iowa, 2017, by provisions pertaining to the Speed Limit for Westwood Drive between Grimmell Road and Linwood Avenue. AYE: Jackson, Ahrenholtz, Sloan, Wetrich NAY: None  RESOLUTION NO. 46-23 On motion by Wetrich, second by Jackson, the Council approved Resolution No. 46-23, a resolution approving Hiring, and Incentives for Jefferson Patrol Officer Zachary Barden at an annual salary of $55,220.99 beginning August 25, 2023. AYE: Sloan, Jackson, Ahrenholtz, Wetrich NAY: None On motion by Jackson, second by Wetrich, the Council made a motion for a resolution establishing access regulations and fees for the dog park. Motion failed due to Council voting 2-2, with Council member Zmolek absent. AYE: Ahrenholtz, Jackson NAY: Sloan, Wetrich On motion by Sloan, second by Ahrenholtz, the Council approved Change Order #3 for $117,779.30 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Project. AYE: Wetrich, Sloan, Jackson, Ahrenholtz NAY: None RESOLUTION NO. 47-23 On motion by Sloan, second by Wetrich, the Council approved Resolution No. 47-23, a resolution approving the installation of Street Lighting on the south end of Riverside Drive. AYE: Ahrenholtz, Jackson, Sloan, Wetrich NAY: None Ken Paxton, GCDC Director updated the Council on Greene County Development Corporation activity. On motion by Jackson, second by Ahrenholtz, the Council approved the quarterly payment of $12,500.00 to GCDC. AYE: Wetrich, Ahrenholtz, Sloan, Jackson NAY: None There being no further business the Council agreed to adjourn at 7:04 p.m. ___________________________________ Matt Gordon, Mayor __________________________ Roxanne Gorsuch, City Clerk