MARCH 4, 2019

The public hearing regarding the preliminary budget for 2019/2020 was called to order by Mayor Dennis Moorman. Present were Council Members Jaeckel, Bennett, Holmes, Rupe and Rodgers. Others in attendance were Dan Sales of Cook Insurance, Guest Council Member Andrew Goben, the City clerk and newspaper representatives. The clerk reported that the preliminary budget for 2019/2020 was published and posted as required by law. Publication was in the Times Republican and postings were made at the post office, LeCompte Memorial Library and City Hall. As of the time of this meeting, City Hall had received neither oral nor written comments concerning the budget.

Council Member Jaeckel made the motion to close the public hearing. Holmes seconded. Ayes-Jaeckel, Bennett, Holmes, Rupe and Rodgers. Nays-none.

Mayor Moorman called to order the regular meeting of the Corydon City Council at 7:03 p.m. Present were the same attendees as listed above.

Council Member Rupe introduced his choice for Council Member of the month, Andrew Goben.

Bennett made the motion to approve Resolution 2019-8, a resolution approving the 2019/2020 budget as published and posted. Holmes seconded. Ayes-Jaeckel, Bennett, Holmes, Rupe and Rodgers. Nays-none.

Dan Sales presented the Council with the renewal for property/casualty/liability insurance for 2019/2020. There was a rate increase of 5% above last year’s premium. The City received a dividend check for $7,704.31

Jaeckel read ORDINANCE 339, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10.04 OF THE CORYDON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PARKING IN THE CITY OF CORYDON, IOWA. Rodgers made the motion to approve the adoption of ORDINANCE 339. Rupe seconded. Ayes-Jaeckel, Bennett, Holmes, Rupe and Rodgers. Nays-none.

Jaeckel made the motion to waive the second and third readings of ORDINANCE 339. Bennett seconded. Ayes-Jaeckel, Bennett, Holmes, Rupe and Rodgers. Nays-none.

Jaeckel made the motion to approve Resolution 2019-6, a resolution approving Purchase Agreement with Electric Pump for the replacement of a VFD for Phase Conversion-West Lift Station. Holmes seconded. Ayes-Jaeckel, Bennett, Holmes, Rupe and Rodgers. Nays-none.

Rodgers made the motion to table the request from the County Resource Enhancement Committee (REAP Board) to appoint a Council Member to the Board and to table Resolution 2019-7 appointing said Council Member, pending more information. Jaeckel seconded. Ayes-Jaeckel, Bennett, Holmes, Rupe and Rodgers. Nays-none.

Mayor Moorman reported on a meeting with ITC representatives regarding a high voltage transmission line proposed for a residential area. The Mayor will meet with ITC again around the 10th of March.

Rodgers noted that her attendance at the East Central Iowa Coalition of Municipalities in Grinnell will depend on the weather.

Rupe made the motion to approve the minutes and treasurer’s report as presented. Jaeckel seconded. Ayes-Jaeckel, Bennett, Holmes, Rupe and Rodgers. Nays-none.

Jaeckel made the motion to allow the unpaid and prepaid bills. Bennett seconded. Ayes-Jaeckel, Bennett, Holmes, Rupe and Rodgers. Nays-none.

At the last Council meeting, Rodgers asked for information in regards to painting the outside of the water tower. To paint the outside of the water tower, the tower must be empty, as there is a condensation on the outside when full. Also, the tower would be down for approximately two weeks for such a project.

The clerk noted that the Waste Water Facility Plan for sewer improvements has been approved by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

The finance committee will be meeting within the next two weeks.

A work session was scheduled for Wednesday, March 13th at 6:00 p.m.

The next regular meeting will be Wednesday, March 20th, at 7:00 p.m.

Dennis Moorman
Mayor

ATTEST:

Ann Stevens
City Clerk