July 17, 2017 Minutes

The semi-monthly meeting of the City Council of Walcott, Iowa, was held on Monday, the 17th day of July, 2017, at Walcott City Hall.  Mayor John Kostichek called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  Council members present were: Virgil Wayne Latimer, Tim Koehler, Lisa Mengler, Jackie Puck, and Jacob Puck. Absent:  None.  City employees present:  Jeff Blake, Lisa Rickertsen, and Tom Schirman.

Approval of Agenda. Latimer moved and Mengler seconded to approve the agenda.  Motion carried.

Public Comments.  John Brockmann questioned if the divers had been inside the water tower and requested a report of their findings.  Mayor Kostichek responded the work was completed earlier this spring and he would check on a report.

Consent Agenda.  Mengler moved and Jacob Puck seconded to approve the consent agenda including the invoices, June 2017 financial reports, FYE 2017 Investment Report, and the Scott County Humane Society annual agreement renewal.  Motion carried.

Minutes July 3, 2017.  Jackie Puck moved and Mengler seconded to approve the minutes from July 3, 2017.  Koehler abstained due to absence from meeting.  Motion carried.

Splash Pad Project.  Rickertsen reported preliminary engineering was completed by J&M Civil Design, therefore a proposal for the final design and construction documents, bidding services, and construction administration was requested from them.  Koehler questioned IDNR (Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources) permits for the project.  Rickertsen responded that discussions with the engineers have been held regarding any required permits.  Mengler moved and Jacob Puck seconded to approve the engineering proposal from J&M Civil Design for $11,900.  Motion carried.

Donation to Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau.  Koehler moved and Jackie Puck seconded to approve the annual contribution request in the amount of $1,000, as budgeted, to the Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau.  Motion carried.

Preliminary and Final Plats for Raddi’s Second Addition.  Rickertsen reported the Planning & Zoning Commission approved both the preliminary and final plats for Raddi’s Second Addition, as submitted by Walcott Trust and Savings Bank.  Koehler moved and Jacob Puck seconded to approve Resolution 2017-29, Preliminary Plat for Raddi’s Second Addition.  Roll call ayes:  Koehler, Jacob Puck, Latimer, and Jackie Puck.  Mengler abstained due to conflict of interest.  Motion carried.  Jacob Puck moved and Latimer seconded to approve Resolution 2017-30, Final Plat for Raddi’s Second Addition.  Roll call ayes:  Jacob Puck, Latimer, Koehler, and Jackie Puck.  Mengler abstained due to conflict of interest.  Motion carried.  This subdivides the parcel at 233 Walcott Road into two lots.

City Clerk’s Report. Rickertsen reported on the letter and fact sheet from the Scott County Health Department regarding the use of consumer fireworks and health implications.  Consumer fireworks use remains prohibited in Walcott and an ordinance updating language/definitions will be on the next agenda.

Mayor’s Report/Council Member Comments.  Mayor Kostichek and council members expressed thanks and appreciation to city departments and community volunteers for two successful events, Walcott Day and Iowa 80 Trucker’s Jamboree.  Koehler commented that the new entrance signs look wonderful.

Mengler moved and Jacob Puck seconded to adjourn at 6:12 p.m. Motion carried.  All votes on motions were unanimous, unless noted.

Signed Minutes & Claims July 17, 2017

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July 3, 2017 Minutes

The semi-monthly meeting of the City Council of Walcott, Iowa, was held on Monday, the 3rd day of July, 2017, at Walcott City Hall.  Mayor John Kostichek called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  Council members present were: Virgil Wayne Latimer, Lisa Mengler, Jackie Puck, and Jacob Puck. Absent:  Tim Koehler.  City employees present:  Jeff Blake, Lisa Rickertsen, Tom Schirman, and Paul Stagg.

 Approval of Agenda. Mengler moved and Jacob Puck seconded to approve the agenda.  Motion carried.

Public Comments.  Austin Burt, Hearts and Hands Foundation, gave an update on the entrance signs at the corner of Main Street and Walcott Road.  Burt stated the lettering should be done by Walcott Day and the electrical (for night illumination) and landscaping will be done later.  The Mayor and Council thanked the Hearts and Hands Foundation members for their efforts on the entrance sign project.

Consent Agenda.  Jacob Puck moved and Latimer seconded to approve the consent agenda including the invoices and Class C beer permits for Pilot Travel Center #043 and #268.  Motion carried.

Minutes June 19, 2017.  Mengler moved and Jacob Puck seconded to approve the minutes from June 19, 2017.  Jackie Puck abstained due to absence.  Motion carried.

Donation to Scott County Library System.  Mengler moved and Jacob Puck seconded to approve the pledged donation of $10,000 to the Scott County Library System.  Motion carried.  This is payment 2 of 5, pledged to the new library project.

Disposal of Vehicle.  Mengler moved and Latimer seconded to approve selling the 1997 Ford truck to the high bidder for $1,200.  Motion carried.

Police Department Report.   Chief Blake requested a pay increase, as done last year, for part-time officers that work for the City on Walcott Day.  He reported on the pay differences between officers paid by the City and those paid by Walcott Day Committee.  Mengler moved and Jackie Puck seconded to approve a special wage for part-time officers working for the City during Walcott Day events, equal to the lowest paid full-time officer.  Motion carried.  Chief Blake reported he will work with the City Attorney on possible changes to the City Code, relating to the new law enforcement TraCS software.

Public Works Department Report.  Mengler moved and Jacob Puck seconded to approve Resolution 2017-28, Establishing Hourly Pay for Public Works Laborer/Heavy Equipment Operator (new employee).  Roll call ayes:  Mengler, Jacob Puck, Latimer, and Jackie Puck.  Motion carried. Stagg expressed his thanks to the volunteers that recently helped clean up at Prairie View Park.

Mayor’s Report/Council Member Comments.  Mayor Kostichek and Latimer both expressed thanks and appreciation to all of the community volunteers, including Walcott Day Committee and Hearts and Hands Foundation members.

Jackie Puck moved and Latimer seconded to adjourn at 6:09 p.m. Motion carried.  All votes on motions were unanimous, unless noted.

July 3, 2017 Signed Minutes & Claims

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