City of Sergeant Bluff Council Meeting Minutes

Community Center, Fireside Room 

903 Topaz Drive, Sergeant Bluff, IA

1. MAYOR/MAYOR PRO-TEM TO CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER:

1.Roll Call

2.Pledge of Allegiance & a Moment of Silence

Attendee Name Title Status

Mark Reinders Present

Kirk Moriarty Present

Carol Clark Present

Andrea Johnson Assistant Mayor Pro Tem Present

Ron Hanson Mayor Pro Tem Present

Jon Winkel Mayor Present

2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:

Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Approve the Agenda. Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:

3.aApprove the minutes of the June 11, 2024 Regular Meeting

3.bApprove the minutes of the June 18, 2024 Special Meeting

Motion by Carol Clark, seconded by Mark Reinders to Approve the minutes of the Approve the minutes of the June 11, 2024 Regular Meeting and the June 18, 2024 Special Meeting. Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

4. CITIZEN'S INPUT:

Dustin Book asked if it's possible to permit golf carts in town. He explained that other towns are doing something. They sometimes require a flag, be 16, and have insurance on it. He has seen those towns allow them to drive them up to baseball fields.

Jon Winkel explained that this has been discussed among City Council in the past and it could be discussed again.

Carol Clark said that with the addition of the trail system, it would be worth considering golf carts. There is more traffic in our town than in others, but there is interest.

Ron Hanson said that there is high interest in this. They can cross major highways but can't drive on highways.

Kirk Moriarty said that he has rented them before in towns where they are allowed, but they do require working head lights and tail lights.

5. DEPARTMENT HEADS' REPORTS:

The Department Head Reports were provided to the City Council.

Andrea Johnson expressed her excitement to see all the activity at the library for programs.

6.APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

6.aLiquor License Renewal: Aggie's

6.bNew Liquor License: Shivam Food Market with the Conditions of Meeting the Iowa ABD requirements for liquor license and Receiving the Approval of Police Dept, Fire Dept, & Inspections Dept

6.cNew Cigarette License: Shivam Food Market with the Conditions of Receiving the Approval of Police Dept, Fire Dept, & Inspections Dept

6.dBills: Check Numbers 89427 thru 89481 in the amount of $297,581.21 Mark Reinders asked if Shivam Food Market operates in other locations.

Danny Christoffers confirmed that they do have other locations, one is in Whiting.

Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Kirk Moriarty o Approve the Consent Agenda Items:

6.a)Liquor License Renewal: Aggie's

6.b)New Liquor License: Shivam Food Market with the Conditions of Meeting the Iowa ABD requirements for liquor license and Receiving the Approval of Police Dept, Fire Dept, & Inspections Dept

6.c)New Cigarette License: Shivam Food Market with the Conditions of Receiving the Approval of Police Dept, Fire Dept, & Inspections Dept

6.d)Bills: Check Numbers 89427 thru 89481 in the amount of $297,581.21 Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

Check Name DescriptionAmount

3E ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING WATER SUPPLIES 209.25

ABT MAILCOM COMMCON 17A MAILING 1,348.71

APPEARA CLEAN LINENS/MATS 115.56

AVAYA TELEPHONE SYSTEM 237.04

CINTAS SUPPLIES 93.81

CITY OF SIOUX CITY UTILITIES MAY 2024 SEWER USAGE 33,837.31

CJC-CJ COOPER & ASSOCIATES ANNUAL QUERY 20.00

COLONIAL RESEARCH POOL CHEMICALS 431.65

DANKO EMERGENCY EQUIP CO CLASS A FOAM 1,116.27

DGR LOESS HILLS SCENIC TRAIL 26,198.48

DP SALES SAFETY BOOTS/KOCH 203.50

EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 305.10

ECHO ELECTRIC SUPPLY SAW BLADE 42.08

FEDEX DELIVERY CHARGES 111.98

FELD FIRE CASCADE HYDROTEST/SUPP/PUMP SVC/WILDLAND GEAR 4,835.70

FIRE SERVICE TRAINING BUREAU HAZMAT/FF1 TESTING ANDREW BROWN 100.00

FIRE SMART PROMOTIONS FIRE PREVENTION SUPPLIES 2,624.00

FLOYD RIVER MATERIALS INC ROAD GRAVEL 188.25

GILL HAULING INC SOLID WASTE 14,015.32

HEITMAN, TROY ENERGY EFF PROG/CLOTHES WASHER 50.00

JACKS UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT UNIFORM ALLOWANCE 69.95

LAMERE, DEANNA REFUND SWIMMING LESSONS 45.00

LEXIPOL LLC 2ND HALF ANNUAL LAW POLICY MANUAL/PD ACADEMY 3,633.43

LONG LINES LLC TELECOMMUNICATION EXPENSE 40.21

MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT INC HOODS 430.52

MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC (CH) COPIER CONTRACT 644.45

MATHESON TRI-GAS INC ACETYLENE 66.83

MIDSTEP SERVICES JANITORIAL EXPENSE APR24 855.00

MUNICIPAL ENERGY AGNCY OF NE MAY 2024 POWER PURCHASED 184,418.79

NORTHSIDE GLASS GLASS REPAIR 55.00

OLAGUE, JUAN ELECTRIC DEPOSIT REFUND 58.86

PIZZA RANCH COMM CON MEAL 3,998.39

PLUMBING & HEATING B STREET BALLFIELD REPAIRS 19.24

POWERPLAN REAR VIEW MIRROR 132.65

PUMP N PAK PD FUEL 114.99

QUICK LANE TIRE & AUTO CENTER 2016 FORD/2020 FORD/2022 FORD 731.70

RIVERSIDE TECHNOLOGIES INC DOMAIN RENEWAL 129.00

ROBERTSON IMPLEMENT CO REPAIRS 61.21

ROCHEZ, HEATHER SWIMMING LESSONS REFUND 45.00

SAM'S CLUB FINANCE CHG/POOL/RENEWAL/SUMMER REC/SUPPLIES 1,716.42

SCHUMACHER ELEVATOR CO QUARTERLY MAINTENANCE SBCC 396.18

SERGEANT BLUFF ADVOCATE CITY HALL SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL 30.00

SIOUX CITY WINNELSON BALLFIELD REPAIRS/POOL/SUPPLIES 94.34

SIOUXLAND HUMANE SOCIETY MAY SERVICES 55.00

SIOUXLAND REG. TRANSIT SYS SENIOR CENTER TRANSPORTATION 441.00

SOOLAND BOBCAT VEHICLE SUPPLIES 120.86

SPEEDY ROOTER OAK HILL HYDROJET 910.00

STAN HOUSTON EQUIPMENT PAINT 34.50

STATE CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS WASTEWATER PROGRAM 491.13

STRYKER SALES CORPORATION AED/LIFEPACK ANNUAL SVC AGMT/BATTERY/ELECTRODES 7,287.61

ULTIMATE FLOOR CARE MEETING ROOM FLOORS 1,200.00

VERIZON WIRELESS CELL PHONE EXPENSE 1,689.51

VISA CARD  BREATHALIZER SUPP/BUMPER/SEC. CAMERA/TRNG/TRK WASH 640.43

ZIMCO SUPPLY CO CHEMICALS/GRASS SEED 840.00

TOTAL: 297,581.21

7. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:

7.aPROCLAMATION: Parks & Recreation Month (July) The Mayor Proclaimed July as Parks & Recreation Month.

7.bApproval of Change Order #1 for the Loess Hills Scenic Trail Project (IDOT# TAP-U-

6890(611)--8I-97)

Motion by Mark Reinders, seconded by Carol Clark to Approve Change Order #1 for the Loess Hills Scenic Trail Project (IDOT# TAP-U-6890(611)--8I-97).

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

7.cApproval of Pay Estimate #2 to Steve Harris Construction for the Loess Hills Scenic Trail Project (IDOT# TAP-U-6890(611)--8I-97)

Ron Hanson and Jon Winkel both stated that they have received good comments.

Mark Reinders asked about the "S" shaped curves that were done. Aaron Lincoln explained that those are by the intakes that have the trail less wide. Those areas will be sawed off to maintain a consistent separation from the edge of road.

There was discussion regarding the speed limit in the area and if there are measures that can be taken to better to bring attention to the trail at its closest locations to the roadway.

Motion by Andrea Johnson seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Approve Pay Estimate #2 to Steve Harris Construction for the Loess Hills Scenic Trail Project (IDOT# TAP-U-6890(611)--8I- 97).

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

7.dApproval of Pay Estimate #2 to Steve Harris Construction for the First Street Reconstruction Project (IDOT# STP-U-6890(612)--70-97)

Motion by Andrea Johnson seconded by Carol Clark to Approve Pay Estimate #2 to Steve Harris Construction for the First Street Reconstruction Project (IDOT# STP-U-6890(612)-- 70-97).

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

8. ORDINANCE(S):

8.aORD 751 Amending Chapter 99 of The Code of Ordinances of The City of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, to Increase the Usage Charge for Sewer Service (Third Reading)

Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Carol Clark to Approve ORD 751 Amending Chapter 99 of The Code of Ordinances of The City of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, to Increase the Usage Charge for Sewer Service (Third Reading).

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

8.bORD 752 AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SERGEANT BLUFF, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE RATES WITH AND WITHOUT LOAD MANAGEMENT (Third Reading)

Motion by Carol Clark, seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Approve ORD 752 AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SERGEANT BLUFF, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE RATES

WITH AND WITHOUT LOAD MANAGEMENT (Third Reading) Sewer Service (Third Reading).

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

8.cORD 753 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO SPECIFY CUSTOMER BILLING REQUIREMENTS FOR COMBINED SERVICE ACCOUNTS AND AMEND LIEN FOR NONPAYMENT PROCEDURES (Second Reading)

Motion by Carol Clark, seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Approve ORD 753 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO SPECIFY CUSTOMER BILLING REQUIREMENTS FOR COMBINED SERVICE ACCOUNTS AND AMEND LIEN FOR

NONPAYMENT PROCEDURES (Second Reading). Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

9. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:

Aaron Lincoln said that Cathy Bishop was thankful for the support she received for her recognition as the Small Business Person of the Year last Thursday.

He has a meeting with the Wastewater Plant group on Thursday. Fire & Rescue and Public Works have reached out to other communities affected by the flood letting them know we're willing to step in and help where needed.

10. COUNCIL MEMBER'S REPORTS & COMMENTS:

Clark Clark offered her thoughts and prayers to the victims of flooding in the region. She asked people to slow down and be safe with all the construction going on in town. She wished everyone a happy 4th of July, please remain aware of our fireworks ordinance and abide by that.

Kirk Moriarty also offered his thoughts and prayers to the victims of the recent flooding. He has been hearing good things about our parks, he congratulated the Parks Dept and the Public Works Department. More information will be coming from SIMPCO on the tree project for D Street. The attendance at the pool has been high, it's been good to see it being used.

Mark Reinders said that he received a citizen comment about someone who was stacking tires up on their deck.

Aaron Lincoln said that the Inspector addressed that and got it resolved. Carol left at 5:53 pm.

Andrea Congratulated Cathy Bishop on the ribbon cutting and celebration of her 30th Year in Business (Aggie's). She also asked the public to careful of the construction going on in town, the end result will be worth it. Her heart goes out to the flood victims. AGP has donated 50k to the Siouxland Recovery Fund which is run by the United Way, those feel a desire to help out can reach out to them.

Ron Hanson said that he will explore getting together with the American Legion and work with other organizations to make the community a location to provide dry goods. His heart goes out to those affected by the flooding. The Safe Routes to School meeting is Monday, he will discuss with them the safety issue by the trail.

11. MAYOR'S REPORT:

Jon Winkel thanked the Department Heads for reaching out to their counterparts in the area regarding their needs as a result of the flooding. He thanked Elevate Church who went up to McCook Lake and sandbagged to protect a home. He also encouraged people to slow down and stay safe on the roads.

12. ADJOURNMENT:

Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Mark Reinders to Adjourn at 6:02 pm. Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

Mayor/Mayor Pro-Tem

Attest:

Danny Christoffers, City Clerk