Regular Meeting
March 13th, 2023
The Council for the City of Wilton, Iowa met in regular session in the Council Chambers at City Hall on Monday March 13th, 2023 Mayor Keith Stanley called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM and then led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Council Members present: Sheryl Lenker, Bill Voss, Steve Owens, Ted Marolf and Wayne Budding
The agenda was presented for approval. It was moved by Member Lenker seconded by Member Voss that the agenda be approved as presented. The vote recorded as follows: Ayes: All Nays: None Motion Carried
The consent agenda was presented for approval. Items included were: Minutes from 2/27/2023 meeting and Resolution Amending Procurement Policy 03132023C It was moved by Member Budding seconded by Member Marolf that the consent agenda be approved as presented. The vote recorded as follows: Ayes: All Nays: None Motion Carried
REPORTS
Wilton Chamber and Development Alliance Director Becky Allgood reported that the planning for the Wilton Bunny Hunt is going well and she has 20 businesses taking part in the event. She is working with the Wilton Library Director to make this a special event.
City Administrator Jeff Horne reported that he is working on a list of properties that will be sent nuisance violations. He also wanted to remind the council about the budget meeting that will take place before the next council meeting March 27th at 5:00 PM.
FORMAL MEETING
RESOLUTION 03132023A
A RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED
FISCAL YEAR 2024 MAXIMUM PROPERTY TAX DOLLARS
WHEREAS, City Council is required to set a public hearing prior to approving the Maximum Property Tax Dollars for Specific Levies as outlined in Senate File 634 budgeted for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Wilton, Iowa, that the public hearing for the Maximum Property Tax Dollars for the specific levies as outlined in SF 634 for the budgeted year ending June 30, 2024, be set for a public hearing on March 27, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
After some discussion it was moved by Member Voss seconded by Member Owens that the resolution setting the public hearing for proposed fiscal year 2024 maximum property tax dollars be approved as presented. The vote recorded as follows: Ayes: All Nays: None Motion Carried
RESOLUTION 03132023B
A RESOLUTION SETTING PROJECT PRIORITY FOR 2023-2024
WHEREAS, The Wilton City Council has a Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan to highlight needs and communicate priorities to the public; and
WHEREAS, the Wilton City Council has had work sessions to discuss and prioritize capital needs in Wilton;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Wilton City Council that the 5th Street Re-Construction and Upgrade Project is the primary project priority in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget.
RESOLUTION 03132023D
APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH BURBACH AQUATICS
WHEREAS, the Wilton Aquatic Center is currently closed; and
WHEREAS, the Wilton Community wishes to rehabilitate and renovate the pool and building; and
WHEREAS, The Wilton City Council wishes to being the process of evaluation of the current facility and planning for the repair and renovation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILTON, IOWA, that the agreement with Burbach Aquatics is hereby approved.
LOCAL MATCH RESOLUTION # 03132023E
FOR THE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, City of Wilton, (hereinafter called "the Subgrantee"), County of Muscatine, has made application through the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division (HSEMD) to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for funding from the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, in the amount of $151,800 for the total project cost, and
WHEREAS, the Subgrantee recognizes the fact that this grant is based on a cost share basis with the federal share not exceeding 75%, the state share not exceeding 10% and the local share being a minimum of 15% of the total project cost. The minimum 15% local share can be either cash or in-kind match, and
THEREFORE, the Subgrantee agrees to provide and make available up to $22,770.00 (dollars) of local monies to be used to meet the Twenty-two thousand seven hundred seventy minimum 15% match requirement for this mitigation grant application.
After some discussion it was moved by Member Budding seconded by Member Voss that the resolution for the hazard mitigation grant program be approved as presented. The vote recorded as follows: Ayes: All Nays: None Motion Carried
RESOLUTION 03132023F
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT AND ASSIGNMENT
OF TIF AGREEMENT WITH CYPRESS STREET LLC
WHEREAS, the City of Wilton has a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreement with Cypress Street LLC for development of Lots 6-10, Block 17 in Wilton, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved a TIF agreement with Cypress Street LLC on November 14, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Cypress Street LLC is requesting to assign the TIF Agreement to WLMC, LLC; and
WHEREAS, WLMC LLC will make certain improvements including improvements to the alley;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WILTON, IOWA, the attached assignment and amendment agreement is hereby approved, and the Mayor is directed to execute the agreement.
After some discussion it was moved by Member Owens seconded by Member Marolf that the resolution approving an amendment and assignment to TIF agreement with Cypress Street LLC. be approved as presented. The vote recorded as follows: Ayes: All Nays: None Motion Carried
INFORMAL MEETING
Chris Jasper from the Muscatine County Emergency Management System was present to inform the council that the county has 16 emergency support functions. The emergency functions whether for a tornado, flooding or a train derailment are very thoroughly and carefully planned out. He assured the Mayor and Council that the Emergency Management System would be ready in the case of a train derailment and that he would be happy to go over the plans put in place for such an occurrence.
MAYOR REPORT
Mayor Keith Stanley reported that with the coming of Spring, the City Crews can begin the process of repairing roads and using the street sweeper.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Member Lenker wanted to know if there were any plans for putting in a pickleball court. Jeff Horne said that he will contact the park board and discuss adding a pickleball court to one of the tennis courts.
Member Steve Owens asked if there was a place open 24 hour/seven days a week for grass disposal open to the public after the Convenience Center was closed. At this time the public has to use the Convenience Center when it is open for grass disposal. The area for 24 hour/seven days a week area for the disposal of leaves is only available in the fall, and was never intended for the disposal of grass.
BILLS
The Financial Statements were accepted and placed on file. It was moved by Member Budding seconded by Member Lenker that the total disbursements of $127,711.79 approved by the Finance Committee, be allowed and instruct the City Clerk to pay the same. The vote recorded as follows: Ayes: All Nays: None Motion Carried
No further business, this meeting was adjourned.
Attest:
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City Clerk Kathryn Koele Mayor Keith Stanley