OCTOBER 7, 2019

The regular meeting of the Corydon City Council was called to order by Mayor Dennis Moorman. Present were Council Members Jaeckel, Bennett, Holmes, Rupe and Rodgers. Others in attendance were Delvan Dresser, Kyle Hampton, newspaper representatives, clerk trainee Cheryl Mastin and the City clerk.

The Council welcomed guest Council Member for October, Kyle Hampton.

Mayor Moorman called to order the public hearing regarding the property at 215 N. West. The clerk reported that City Hall received no oral or written comments. Moorman asked for comments from the public. There were none. Jaeckel made the motion to close the public hearing. Bennett seconded. Ayes-Jaeckel, Bennett, Holmes, Rupe and Rodgers. Nays-none.

Jaeckel made the motion to approve Resolution 2019-46, a resolution declaring the property at 215 N. West Street to be a nuisance. Rodgers seconded. Ayes-Jaeckel, Bennett, Holmes, Rupe and Rodgers. Nays-none.

Jaeckel made the motion to approve Resolution 2019-47, a resolution approving the contract with MSA Professional Services for the 2019 Condition Survey for the amount of $29,200. Rupe seconded. Ayes-Jaeckel, Bennett, Holmes, Rupe and Rodgers. Nays-none.

After discussion in regards to hiring a structural engineer to look over a potential nuisance property, Bennett made the motion to obtain estimates from structural engineers before proceeding. Rupe seconded. Ayes-Jaeckel, Bennett, Holmes, Rupe and Rodgers. Nays-none.

Rodgers made the motion to table legal counsel’s recommendation to have a structural engineer look over the potential nuisance pending estimates. Holmes seconded. Ayes-Jaeckel, Bennett, Holmes, Rupe and Rodgers. Nays-none.

Holmes made the motion to approve the re-appointment of Karen Brumley and Rhonda Mason to the Library Board. Jaeckel seconded. Ayes-Jaeckel, Bennett, Holmes, Rupe and Rodgers. Nays-none.

Jaeckel made the motion to approve the changes to the 28E with Wayne County Conservation as recommended by the Parks Committee. Bennett seconded. Ayes-Jaeckel, Bennett, and Holmes. Nays-none. Rupe and Rodgers abstained as they are Park committee members.

The Council looked over Trower’s list of suggested equipment to put up for bids. Rodgers made the motion to approve the list with changes. Rupe seconded. Ayes-Jaeckel, Bennett, Holmes, Rupe and Rodgers. Nays-none.

Moorman advised the Council of the purchase of an oil distributor and a hot box. The oiler was purchased for $500 and the hot box for $200.

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

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

The City clerk reminded the Council of the invitation to the Healthy Hometown presentation at the courthouse on October 15th.

Rodgers made the motion to go into closed session pursuant to the Iowa Open Meeting Law, Section 21.5(1)(i) of the Iowa Code.(i. To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual request a closed session.) Rupe seconded. Ayes-Jaeckel, Bennett, Holmes, Rupe and Rodgers. Nays-none.

Jaeckel made the motion to come out of closed session. Holmes seconded. Ayes-Jaeckel, Bennett, Holmes, Rupe and Rodgers. Nays-none.

The next regular meeting will be Wednesday, October 23rd , 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

Dennis Moorman
Mayor

ATTEST:

Ann Stevens
City Clerk