City Council

COUNCIL MEETING MAY 28, 2024 5:30 P.M. PRESENT: Ahrenholtz, Jackson, Sloan, Wetrich, Zmolek ABSENT: None Mayor Berry presided. No citizens spoke during Open Forum. On motion by Zmolek, second by Jackson, the Council approved the following consent items: May 14, 2024 Council Minutes, May 21, 2024 Special Council Minutes, Firework permit for Wild Rose Casino, July 4 to July 5, 2024 at the Greene County Fairgrounds, Wild Rose Jefferson, LLC, dba Wild Rose Casino, Class C Retail Alcohol License, Greene County Fair Association, Class C Retail Alcohol License, History Boy Theatre Company, Special Class C Retail Alcohol License, and approved a Sewer Forgiveness of $70.17 at 901 West State Street. AYE: Ahrenholtz, Jackson, Sloan, Wetrich, Zmolek NAY: None This was the time and place for the Public Hearing on FY 2023-2024 Budget Amendments. Mayor Berry called for oral or written comments and there were none. On motion by Wetrich, second by Zmolek, the Council closed the Public Hearing. AYE: Zmolek, Wetrich, Sloan, Jackson, Ahrenholtz NAY: None RESOLUTION NO. 47-24 On motion by Jackson, second by Sloan, the Council approved Resolution No. 47-24, a resolution Amending the Current Budget for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024. AYE: Jackson, Sloan, Zmolek, Wetrich, Ahrenholtz NAY: None This was the time and place for the Public Hearing on the plans and specifications, a proposed form of contract, and estimate of cost for the Jefferson Russell Park Pickleball Court Project. Mayor Berry called for oral or written comments and there were none. On motion by Ahrenholtz, second by Wetrich, the Council closed the Public Hearing. AYE: Sloan, Jackson, Ahrenholtz, Wetrich, Zmolek NAY: None RESOLUTION NO. 48-24 On motion by Zmolek, second by Jackson, the Council approved Resolution No. 48-24, a resolution approving the plans and specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the Jefferson Russell Park Pickleball Court Project. AYE: Ahrenholtz, Jackson, Sloan, Wetrich, Zmolek NAY: None RESOLUTION NO. 49-24 On motion by Wetrich, second by Zmolek, the Council approved Resolution No. 49-24, a resolution approving an Amendment to the Iowa Economic Development Authority Community Development Block Grant Contract for Upper-Story Rental Housing at 123 N. Chestnut. AYE: Jackson, Wetrich, Sloan, Zmolek, Ahrenholtz NAY: None  RESOLUTION NO. 50-24 On motion by Zmolek, and second by Wetrich, the Council approved Resolution No. 50-24, a resolution proposing sale of property at 504 North Vine Street and setting Public Hearing date June 11, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. AYE: Ahrenholtz, Jackson, Wetrich, Zmolek NAY: Sloan RESOLUTION NO. 51-24 On motion by Jackson, second by Wetrich, the Council approved Resolution No. 51-24, a resolution proposing sale of property at 506 North Vine Street and setting Public Hearing date June 11, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. AYE: Zmolek, Wetrich, Jackson, Ahrenholtz NAY: Sloan RESOLUTION NO. 52-24 On motion by Ahrenholtz, second by Wetrich, the Council approved Resolution No. 52-24, a resolution proposing sale of property at 600 West Lincoln Way and setting Public Hearing date June 11, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. AYE: Jackson, Wetrich, Zmolek, Ahrenholtz NAY: Sloan RESOLUTION NO. 53-24 On motion by Ahrenholtz, second by Wetrich, the Council approved Resolution No. 53-24, a approving a lease for the alley located between 212 and 214 East State Street. AYE: Zmolek, Wetrich, Jackson, Ahrenholtz ABSTAIN: Sloan NAY: None RESOLUTION NO. 54-24 On motion by Zmolek, second by Sloan, the Council approved Resolution No. 54-24, a resolution approving an extension of the easement for Interstate Power and Light Company Service of natural gas to the area around the Jefferson Airport. AYE: Jackson, Ahrenholtz, Sloan, Wetrich, Zmolek NAY: None RESOLUTION NO. 55-24 On motion by Jackson, second by Zmolek, the Council approved Resolution No. 55-24, a resolution approving the Final City of Jefferson Schedule of Assessment for Nuisance Abatements. AYE: Zmolek, Sloan, Jackson, Ahrenholtz, Wetrich NAY: None RESOLUTION NO. 56-24 On motion by Jackson, second by Wetrich, the Council approved Resolution No. 56-24, a resolution to Remove Secondary Overhead Line, Street Light & Pole on East Washington Street. AYE: Ahrenholtz, Jackson, Sloan, Wetrich, Zmolek NAY: None  RESOLUTION NO. 57-24 On motion by Wetrich, second by Jackson, the Council approved Resolution No. 57-24, a resolution changing job title for Finance Clerk / Administrative Assistant. AYE: Ahrenholtz, Jackson, Sloan, Wetrich, Zmolek NAY: None On motion by Ahrenholtz, second by Wetrich, the Council approved the first reading of an ordinance amending the code of ordinances of the City of Jefferson, Iowa, 2017, by amending provisions pertaining to the City Treasurer Position. AYE: Ahrenholtz, Jackson, Sloan, Wetrich, Zmolek NAY: None ORDINANCE NO. 637 On motion by Wetrich, second by Jackson, the Council approved to waive the second and third reading for final adoption an ordinance amending the code of ordinances of the City of Jefferson, Iowa, 2017, by amending provisions pertaining to the City Treasurer Position. AYE: Zmolek, Wetrich, Sloan, Jackson, Ahrenholtz NAY: None ORDINANCE NO. 638 On motion by Wetrich, second by Jackson, the Council approved the third and final reading for final adoption of an ordinance amending the code of ordinances of the City of Jefferson, Iowa, 2017, by amending provisions pertaining to Recycle Collection and Recycling Fees. AYE: Jackson, Wetrich, Sloan, Zmolek, Ahrenholtz NAY: None On motion by Wetrich, second by Sloan, the Council approved pay estimate #6 to Jensen Builders, Ltd, in the amount of $3,800.00 for Airport Hangar Project. AYE: Zmolek, Sloan, Wetrich, Jackson, Ahrenholtz NAY: None On motion by Jackson, second by Zmolek, the Council approved pay estimate #15 to Shank Constructors, Inc of $1,064,975.37 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Project. AYE: Wetrich, Jackson, Ahrenholtz, Zmolek, Ahrenholtz NAY: None Ken Paxton, GCDC Director updated the Council on Greene County Development Corporation activity. On motion by Ahrenholtz, second by Wetrich, the Council approved the quarterly payment of $12,500.00 to GCDC. AYE: Ahrenholtz, Jackson, Sloan, Wetrich, Zmolek NAY: None On motion by Wetrich, second by Jackson, the Council moved to go into Closed Session per Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i). AYE: Zmolek, Jackson, Sloan, Wetrich, Ahrenholtz NAY: None On motion by Jackson, second by Zmolek, the Council moved to exit closed session and return to open session. AYE: Jackson, Zmolek, Sloan, Wetrich, Ahrenholtz NAY: None There being no further business the Council agreed to adjourn at 6:43 p.m. ____________________________ Craig J. Berry, Mayor ________________________ Roxanne Gorsuch, City Clerk