City of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa - City Council Minutes

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 ReindersPresent

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 Carol Clark, seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Approve the Agenda. Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:

3.aApprove the minutes of the September 24, 2024 Regular Meeting

Motion by Kirk Moriarty seconded by Mark Reinders to Approve the minutes of the September 24, 2024 Regular Meeting.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

4. CITIZEN'S INPUT:

Kent Carper, Candidate for Woodbury County Supervisor District 1, introduced himself to the City Council. He has been married to his wife for 26 years, he was born in Spencer and grew up on family owned farms. He was in the Army National Guard for about 16 years, he was a medic and nurse in the National Guard. He has been a nurse for 32 years, his wife and himself owned two small businesses in Sioux City. His four areas of focus are: veterans, farmers, balancing the budget, and medical facilities in the county.

Michelle Skaff, Candidate for Woodbury County Auditor, she has 8 years of experience as Deputy County Auditor. She described her past interactions with City staff. She described her 28 years in public service which included: 911 Operator, Law Enforcement Intelligence Network Coordinator, Emergency Management Coordinator. She described her campaign efforts. She encouraged everyone to watch the debate on YouTube hosted by the League of Women Voters and the Rotary Club debate will be posted on her Facebook page.

  Carol Clark asked her about ideas she may have to recruit or keep poll workers?

Michelle wants to use social media as a resource to spread the word. She would also like to look at having retired law enforcement officers to assist in election work.

5. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

5.aTax Abatement Application: 610 Jamie Lane

5.bBills: Check numbers 90053 to 90132 in the amount of $123,935.64

Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Ron Hanson to Approve Consent Agenda Items:

5.a)Tax Abatement Application: 610 Jamie Lane

5.b)Bills: Check numbers 90053 to 90132 in the amount of $123,935.64 Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

Check Name Description Amount

3E ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING GENERATOR AGREEMENTS/SUPPLIES 3,650.00

ABT MAILCOM CUSTOMER NOTICES/OCT 24 BILLS 2,367.87

APPEARA CLEAN LINENS/MATS 243.70

BATTERIES PLUS BATTERIES 80.47

BENTSON PEST MANAGEMENT PEST CONTROL 135.00

BOCKENSTEDT, JACKI ENERGY EFF PROGRAM/HEAT PUMP 2,000.00

BOMGAARS CLOTHING ALLOWANCE/FASTENERS/TOOLS 562.45

CERTIFIED TESTING SERVICES INC 1ST STREET BEAUTIFICATION/LOESS HILLS 2,245.00

CHESTERMAN COMPANY  COMMUNITY CENTER POP SUP 101.10

CHESTERMAN COMPANY  INSPECTIONS WATER 10.00

CINTAS SUPPLIES 33.40

CNA SURETY BLANKET POLICY - NOTARY & OMMISSIONS 43.50

CULLIGAN RENTAL FEE AND SALT DELIVERY 103.50

DARRIN CROW-TALESPINNER/TROUBADO PROGRAMMING 300.00

DIAMOND VOGEL PAINT CENTER WHITE PAINT 437.50

EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 55.56

EMC INSURANCE COMPANIES INSURANCE/HISTORICAL SOC 2,466.00

FLEET US LLC WHITE PAINT 189.00

FLOYD RIVER MATERIALS INC RED ROCK 923.85

GELITA USA INC DEPOSIT REFUND 400.00

GILL HAULING INC SOLID WASTE 6,831.84

HAWKEYE CLINIC OF SERGEANT BLUFF MASK INSERTS 180.00

HUNDERTMARK INC JANITORIAL EXPENSE 159.37

INLAND TRUCK PARTS & SERVICE REPAIRS 4,693.95

IA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 2025 ANNUAL WATER USE FEE 115.00

IOWA ENGINEERING SOCIETY 2025 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL 220.00

IOWA ONE CALL LOCATES 36.90

JACKS UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT CLOTHING ALLOWANCE 153.45

JOHNSTON AUTOSTORE FILTERS 18.32

LONG LINES LLC TELECOMMUNICATION EXPENSE 1,867.83

LOWE'S BUILDING REPAIR SUPPLIES/SHOP SUPPLIES 61.73

MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT INC EQUIPMENT 458.30

MARCO INC COPIER CONTRACT 100.33

MIDAMERICAN ENERGY SEP 2024 GAS UTILITY 852.69

MIDSTEP SERVICES JANITORIAL EXPENSE AUG24 1,070.00

MIKES MINI MART FUEL EXPENSE 798.40

MOHRHAUSER, TYLER WATER DEPOSIT REFUND 60.41

PETERBILT OF SIOUX CITY  DOT INSPECTION/REPAIRS 5,961.83

POMP'S TIRE SERVICE EQUIPMENT/SERVICE/TIRE REPAIR 113.10

QUALITY BACKHOE SERVICE LLC 601 TOPAZ WORK 2,250.00

REINDERS, MARK ENERGY EFF PROGRAM/AIR CONDITIONER 100.00

RESCO GRD SLEEVE 4,130.00

SAM'S CLUB FIRE PREVENTION/SUPPLIES 401.78

SERGEANT BLUFF ADVOCATE BACK PAGE/LEGALS 1,999.05

SERGEANT BLUFF FOOD PANTRY NOV 2024 FOOD PANTRY EXPENSE 800.00

SESSIONS, JENNIFER DEPOSIT REFUND 100.00

SEXTON OIL COMPANY BULK FUEL 10,423.14

SIOUXLAND CONCRETE COMPANY BAYWOOD/WARRIOR 968.34

SPI STREET REPAIRS 73.20

SPORTSENGINE INC SITEBUILDER 79.00

STAN HOUSTON EQUIPMENT CO INC CREDIT/REPAIRS/SUPPLIES/SAFETY PAINT 582.17

STAPLES BUSINESS ACCOUNT OFFICE SUPPLIES 50.81

STATE HYGIENIC LABORATORY-AR LAB FEES 692.50

UTILITY EQUIPMENT COMPANY ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES/SPLASH PAD 205.14

VEENSTRA & KIMM INC 1ST STREET BEAUTIFICATION/S. LEWIS BLVD 27,530.17

VISA CARD - CITY ADMIN AUTODESK RENEWAL/MEAL/IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES 1,778.34

VISA CARD - FINANCE SHIPPING/VEHICLE REPAIRS 493.77

VISA CARD - FIRE DEPT BATTERY/EMT REVIEW/MEMBERSHIP/PHOTOS/TRAINING 350.74

VISA CARD - LIBRARY BOOKS/DVD/OFFICE SUPPLIES/PROGRAMMING/SUBSCR 1,395.28

VISA CARD - PARKS & REC COFFEE POT/HOSE/FOOTBALLS/MOVIE/VACUUM 388.08

VISA CARD - PD BATTERY/ REPAIRS/CAR WASH/GLOVES/CLOTHING/LOCK 690.72

VISA CARD - PUBLIC WORKS MUTT MITT/OFFICE SUPPLIES/TOOLS 559.10

VISA CARD - TRAVEL CARD 1 RECORDING FEES/ZOOM 221.71

VISA CARD - TRAVEL CARD 2 FIRST AID/INSPEC  BOOK/OFFICE SUPP/PICKLEBALL NETS 1,091.22

VOGEL TRAFFIC SERVICES STREET PAINT 8,265.00

WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION SEP 2024 POWER PURCHASED 17,619.85

ZAMORA, ODAIMIS DIOPORTO WATER DEPOSIT REFUND 15.18

ZIMCO SUPPLY CO ELITE MIX 580.00

TOTAL: 123,935.64

6. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:

6.aApproval of Pay Estimate #5 to Steve Harris Construction for the First Street Reconstruction Project (IDOT# STP-U-6890(612)--70-97)

Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Mark Reinders to Approve Pay Estimate #5 to Steve Harris Construction for the First Street Reconstruction Project (IDOT# STP-U-6890(612)-- 70-97)

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

7. ORDINANCE(S):

7.aORD 755 Amend the Zoning Map of the City of Sergeant Bluff (Rezone Property AR to BG) Third Reading

Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Ron Hanson to Approve ORD 755 Amend the Zoning Map of the City of Sergeant Bluff (Rezone Property AR to BG) Third Reading, Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

Andrea Johnson wanted to reiterate that the developer offered to not use this property for things like a gas station, fast food, or a hotel.

Jon Winkel expressed disagreement with adding restrictions on top of the zoning ordinance. He was concerned about a precedent being set.

There was discussion about how agreements placed by covenants or self-imposed private agreements cannot be enforced by the City and would not impact future property owners.

7.bORD 756 Amending Chapter 35 of the Code of Ordinances Relating to the Fire Department (First Reading)

Motion by Carol Clark, seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Table ORD 756 Amending Chapter 35 of the Code of Ordinances Relating to the Fire Department until the next meeting. Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

8. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:

Aaron Lincoln said that Jason Kvidera and himself working with IEDA on the energy loan program to put a combined grant funding source for our infrastructure that we need to expand. The Auditors will be here next week, staff will be busy assisting them with their requests. The Siouxland Initiative annual luncheon is on the 18th. Ron Hanson and himself are attending. Serenity Estates will be having a groundbreaking ceremony on October 21st at 11am. A T-Mobile grant request has been submitted for the trees along B Street. Jason and himself are working on Public Works ordinances related to mailboxes, trees, and sidewalks. Chad Janzen brought in a posterboard with information related to the upcoming School Bond election, there will be two more open houses occurring on October 16th at the 3-5 building at 6:30pm and one on October 28th at the Primary building at 6:30 pm.

Andrea Johnson said that Chad Janzen will also be at different locations at town to answer questions and receive feedback on the School bond.

Aaron said that Boyd Harman, husband of Jan Harman passed away, they were married 49 years.

9. COUNCIL MEMBER'S REPORTS & COMMENTS:

Mark Reinders expressed that he appreciated the City sharing school bond information. He complimented the City staff for moving forward with the trail expansion.

Kirk Moriarty asked if the sidewalks on E Street had been looked at?

Jason Kvidera said that staff is attempting to determine what things can be done.

Kirk wanted to remind the public not to blow leaves into the street to help keep the storm sewers open

Carol Clark wanted to remind people to read the educational materials sent out by the school on the school bond. She also stated that she only has a few council meetings left since she is moving to Sioux City, she encouraged who may be interested in the upcoming open Council position to reach out to the Mayor.

Andrea Johnson said that tonight is the Vocal Pops Concert at the high school. She had a conversation with Jerry Logemann and they are in need of volunteers to help with the museum and with the community garden.

Ron Hanson extended his sympathy to Jan Harman's family. He also said that the City is always looking for volunteers for city related groups.

10. MAYOR'S REPORT:

Jon Winkel asked everyone to keep Jan Harman in their prayers due to Boyd's death. He also wanted to stress the importance of taking safety precautions in the city with kids running around and the ongoing construction.

11. ADJOURNMENT:

Motion by Carol Clark, seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Adjourn at 6:10pm. Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

Mayor/Mayor Pro-Tem

Attest:

Danny Christoffers, City Clerk