1.    Call to Order

The City Council of the City of Nevada, Iowa, met for a regular meeting in the Council Chambers located at City Hall, 1209 6th Street, Nevada, Iowa.  Mayor Gearold E. Gull, II, convened the meeting at 6:03 p.m. on Monday, May 7, 2012, pursuant to the rules of the Council.  The agenda was posted on the official bulletin board in compliance with the open meeting law.

2.    Roll Call

The roll was called indicating the following named Council Members present and absent.  Present:  Brett Barker, Chris Clark, Brian Hanson, Jane Heintz, and Andy Kelly.  Absent:  Ray Schwichtenberg

Staff Present:  Elizabeth Hansen, Teresa Smith, Erin Clanton, Larry Stevens, Ric Martinez, Shawn Cole, Dana Wipperman, Beth Williams, Cathy Jager, Adam Quinn, David Johnson, Josh Cizmadia, Dustin DeMarest, Chad Koch, and Matt Snyder.

Also in attendance were:  Jeff Theulen, Nate Cook, Lynn Lathrop, Andy Swisher, LaVon Schiltz, Kirk Stamper, Dave Rose, Carla Schimelfenig, and Jeremiah Jager.

3.    APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Motion by Chris Clark, seconded by Brett Barker, to approve the agenda – 7D to the beginning of Old Business.  After due consideration and discussion the roll was called.  Aye:  Clark, Barker, Hanson, Heintz, and Kelly.  Nay:  None.  The Mayor declared the motion carried.

4.    PUBLIC HEARING

    A.    Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Budget Amendment #1

        1.    Public Hearing

At 6:05 p.m. Mayor Gull announced that this is the time and place set for a public hearing as advertised in the Nevada Journal on April 19, 2012.

There were no written or oral objections to the aforementioned recommendation.

With no further comments for or against the proposal, the Mayor declared the hearing terminated at 6:06 p.m.

        2.    Resolution No. 51 (2011/2012):  A Resolution Amending the Current Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2012

Motion by Brian Hanson, seconded by Brett Barker, to adopt Resolution No. 51 (2011/2012).  After due consideration and discussion, the roll was called.  Aye:  Hanson, Barker, Clark, Heintz, Kelly.  Nay:  None.  The Mayor declared the motion carried.

5.    CONSENT AGENDA

Motion by Brett Barker, seconded by Andy Kelly, to approve the following consent agenda items:

    A.    Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on April 23, 2012
    B.    Approve Payment of Cash Disbursements, including Check Numbers 53759-53847 (Inclusive) Totaling $213,075.81 (See attached list)
    C.    Approval of Class B Native Wine Permit and Sunday Sales Privileges for Melissa M. Wickerath d/b/a 6th Street Market, 1136 6th Street, Effective March 20, 2012 (for six months)
    D.    Record for Permanent Record City Administrator’s approval of Troy Barker as Probationary Firefighter for the Nevada Fire Department and as Approved by the Nevada Fire Department
    E.    Approve Tax Abatement Applications for:
        1.    Permit 5564 – 618 9th Street
        2.    Permit 6678 – 215 M Avenue

After due consideration and discussion, the roll was called.  Aye:  Barker, Kelly, Clark, Hanson, and Heintz.  Nay:  None.  The Mayor declared the motion carried.

6.    PUBLIC FORUM

There was no one present who wished to address the Council at this time.

7.    OLD BUSINESS

    A.    Report from HR Green Company on DuPont and Thesis Traffic Impact Study

Andy Swisher, HRGreen, presented an overview of the Traffic Impact Study.

    B.    Police Chief

        1.    Council Approve Mayor’s Recommendation to Appoint Ricardo Martinez as Police Chief Effective May 7, 2012

Motion by Brian Hanson, seconded by Brett Barker, to approve the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Ricardo Martinez as Police Chief effective May 7, 2012.  After due consideration and discussion, the roll was called.  Aye:  Hanson, Barker, Clark, Heintz, and Kelly.  Nay:  None.  The Mayor declared the motion carried.

        2.    Swear In Ricardo Martinez – Mayor swore in Ricardo Martinez as the police chief.
 

    C.    Public Safety Director

        1.    Council Approve Mayor’s Recommendation to Appoint Jeff Theulen as Public Safety Director Effective June 4, 2012

Motion by Andy Kelly, seconded by Jane Heintz, to approve the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Jeff Theulen as Public Safety Director effective June 4, 2012.  After due consideration and discussion, the roll was called.  Aye:  Kelly, Heintz, Barker, Clark, and Hanson.  Nay:  None.  The Mayor declared the motion carried.

        2.    Approve Employment Contract

Motion by Jane Heintz, seconded by Brett Barker, to approve employment contract for Jeff Theulen.  After due consideration and discussion, the roll was called.  Aye:  Heintz, Barker, Clark, Hanson, and Kelly.  Nay:  None.  The Mayor declared the motion carried.

        3.    Swear In Jeff Theulen – Mayor swore in Jeff Theulen as the public safety director.

    D.    2011 Street Improvements – Concrete Pavement and Patching – Partial Payment #3 (Retainage Release) of $2,000 to MPS Engineering

Motion by Brett Barker, seconded by Brian Hanson, to approve pay request #3.  After due consideration and discussion, the roll was called.  Aye:  Barker, Hanson, Heintz, Kelly, and Clark.  Nay:  None.  The Mayor declared the motion carried.

    E.    Approve Agreement with Snyder & Associates and SB&A Architect for the Streets Maintenance Facility Not to Exceed $35,840.00

Motion by Brian Hanson, seconded by Andy Kelly, to approve agreement with SB&A Architect/Snyder & Association for Streets Maintenance Facility.  After due consideration and discussion, the roll was called.  Aye:  Hanson, Kelly, Barker, Clark, and Heintz.  Nay:  None.  The Mayor declared the motion carried.

8.    NEW BUSINESS

    A.    Approve Agreement with HR Green, Inc. for Professional Services for Storm Sewer Repairs in an Amount Not to Exceed $12,000.00

Motion by Brett Barker, seconded by Chris Clark, to approve agreement with HR Green.  After due consideration and discussion, the roll was called.  Aye:  Barker, Clark, Hanson, Heintz, and Kelly.  Nay:  None.  The Mayor declared the motion carried.

    B.    Approve Mayor’s Appointment of Kirk Stamper to the Historic Preservation Commission with a term ending December 31, 2014

Motion by Jane Heintz, seconded by Brett Barker, to approve the Mayor’s recommendation and appoint Kirk Stamper to the Historic Preservation Commission.  After due consideration and discussion, the roll was called.  Aye:  Heintz, Barker, Clark, Hanson, and Kelly.  Nay:  None.  The Mayor declared the motion carried.

    C.    Approve Amendment No. 2 to Water Tower Option and Lease Agreement with Verizon

Motion by Jane Heintz, seconded by Brett Barker, to approve amendment #2 to Water Tower Option and Lease Agreement with Verizon.  After due consideration and discussion, the roll was called.  Aye:  Heintz, Barker, Clark, Hanson, and Kelly.  Nay:  None.  The Mayor declared the motion carried.

9.    REPORTS

    A.    Andy Kelly reported on the Nevada Economic Development Council meeting.

    B.    Elizabeth Hansen, City Administrator:
    •    Welcomed Jeff Theulen who will be starting work on June 4.
    •    The Iowa League of Cities is looking for elected officials to serve on their board.
    •    Distributed Street Maintenance facility timeline.

    C.    Staff:
    •    Dana Wipperman reported that the pumper is being repaired.
    •    Beth Williams reported that events for April’s National Library Month are done.  She and Cindy Anderson will be visiting all of the middle and elementary school classes prior to the end of the school year.
    •    Larry Stevens reported that they have met with Con-Struct regarding the 10th St Sidewalk.  They will complete their work when Union Pacific completes their part.
    •    A video prepared by FFA members Megan and Kelli Neal regarding careers in water and wastewater was shown.  The video was entered in a contest sponsored by Iowa Rural Water Association and was awarded first place.

10.    ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the meeting, motion by Brett Barker, seconded by Jane Heintz, to adjourn the meeting.  Following voice vote, the Mayor declared the motion carried at 6:58 p.m. the meeting adjourned.


Gearold E. Gull, II, Mayor
ATTEST:

Teresa R. Peterson-Smith, City Clerk

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