AGENDA

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

Monday, November 18, 2019

6:00 p.m.   Fayette City Hall

1. ROLL CALL

2. CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

     A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes 11/4/19

     B. Correspondence including Abstract of Votes for City Election and Mediacom                                

     C. Approval of Claims List 11/5/19 - 11/18/19

     D. Approval of Annual Financial Report FY 2019

     E. Approval to renew the Class C Liquor License (LC) (Commercial) with Outdoor Service, Sunday Sales and Class B Native Wine Permit for Downtown Lounge

3. RECEIVING & FILING OF ANY COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS OR PLEAS OF PROTEST

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED

5. RECEIVING & FILING WRITTEN REPORTS OF OFFICERS

     A. Mayor's Report

     B. City Administrator/Clerk's Report

     C. Police Chief’s Report

6. OLD BUSINESS

     A. Ordinance 509 – Adding Chapter 162, Solar Energy Regulations, to the Fayette City Code, first reading

7. WRITTEN REPORTS & LETTERS FROM COMMITTEES & BOARDS

8. NEW BUSINESS

     A. Discussion and consideration in providing permission for the John and Sharon Orr to apply for the Fayette County Community Foundation Grant through the City of Fayette for the Freedom Rock.

     B. Approve and Adopt the Annual Urban Renewal Report FY2019

9. ADJOURN

 

AGENDA – CITY OF FAYETTE

COUNCIL STREETS & SIDEWALKS MEETING

Monday, November 18, 2019

6:20 p.m. (or immediately following the Regular Council Meeting) at Fayette City Hall

  1. Discussion and approval of Roland and Magdalena Vazquez Sidewalk Program Reimbursement for 100 King Street

AGENDA

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

Monday, November 4, 2019

6:00 p.m.   Fayette City Hall

1. ROLL CALL

2. CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

     A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes 10/21/19                                                                    

     B. Approval of Claims List 10/22/19 - 11/4/19

     C. Receiving of September 2019 Financial Reports

3. RECEIVING & FILING OF ANY COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS OR PLEAS OF PROTEST

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED

5. RECEIVING & FILING WRITTEN REPORTS OF OFFICERS

     A. Mayor's Report

     B. City Administrator/Clerk's Report

     C. Police Chief’s Report

6. OLD BUSINESS

     A. Ordinance 509 – Adding Chapter 162, Solar Energy Regulations, to the Fayette City Code, second reading

7. WRITTEN REPORTS & LETTERS FROM COMMITTEES & BOARDS

     A. Fayette Community Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes from 10/9/19

8. NEW BUSINESS

     A. Discussion and consideration in drafting a city housing remodeling/rehabilitation incentive

     B. Discussion and consideration of approving the JUS Annual Software (Utility Billing) Assurance/Support Hours Contract Terms and Contract

9. ADJOURN

AGENDA

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

Monday, October 21, 2019

6:00 p.m.   Fayette City Hall

1. ROLL CALL

2. CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

     A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes 10/7/19                                                                      

     B. Approval of Claims List 10/8/19 - 10/21/19

3. RECEIVING & FILING OF ANY COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS OR PLEAS OF PROTEST

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED

5. RECEIVING & FILING WRITTEN REPORTS OF OFFICERS

     A. Mayor's Report

     B. City Administrator/Clerk's Report

     C. Police Chief’s Report

6. OLD BUSINESS

     A. Ordinance 509 – Adding Chapter 162, Solar Energy Regulations, to the Fayette City Code, first reading

     B. Discussion and consideration of a new community outreach project for the Fayette Police Department

7. WRITTEN REPORTS & LETTERS FROM COMMITTEES & BOARDS

     A. Fayette Tree Board Meeting Minutes from 10/2/19

8. NEW BUSINESS

     A. Discussion and consideration of removing the pine tree in the city right of way located at 100 W. College Street

9. ADJOURN

AGENDA

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

Monday, October 7, 2019

6:00 p.m.   Fayette City Hall

1. ROLL CALL

2. CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

     A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes 9/16/19                                                                      

     B. Approval of Claims List 9/17/19 - 10/7/19

     C. Receiving of August 2019 Financial Reports

     D. Approval to renew the Class C Liquor License (BW) (Beer/Wine) with Outdoor Service & Sunday Sales for Shrubb’s Street Eatery LLC

3. RECEIVING & FILING OF ANY COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS OR PLEAS OF PROTEST

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED

5. RECEIVING & FILING WRITTEN REPORTS OF OFFICERS

     A. Mayor's Report

          1. Recommend appointing Haydn Martin to the Fayette Fire Department

          2. Recommend appointing Myron Crawford to the Fayette Fire Department

          3. Reappoint Pat Whelan to the Fayette County Waste Management Board for a two-year term (10/19/2021)

     B. City Administrator/Clerk's Report

     C. Police Chief’s Report

6. OLD BUSINESS

     A. Discussion and reviewing a Solar Panel Ordinance

     B. Discussion and consideration on purchasing another JUS Utility Billing User License

7. WRITTEN REPORTS & LETTERS FROM COMMITTEES & BOARDS

     A. Fayette Personnel Committee Meeting Minutes from 9/24/19

     B. Fayette Community Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes from 6/12/19

     C. Fayette Community Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes from 7/10/19

     D. Fayette Community Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes from 8/7/19

     E. Fayette Community Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes from 9/11/19 and Directors Report

     F. Fayette Ambulance Service Meeting Minutes from 10/2/19

8. NEW BUSINESS

     A. Discussion and consideration in hiring Jacob Palmer as a City Maintenance Worker and a Starting Salary

     B. Resolution 2019-19 Street Finance Report FY 2019

     C. Resolution 2019-20 Ambulance Rate Changes/Increases

     D. Resolution 2019-21 Personnel Policy Change, Continuation of Health Coverage

     E. Discussion and consideration in accepting the five-year sewer maintenance contract with Municipal Pipe and Tool Co. LLC.

     F. Discussion and consideration of approving the proposal from Kluesner Construction, Inc. asphalt repair.

     G. Discussion and consideration of a new community outreach project for the Fayette Police Dept.

     H. Resolution 2019-22 A New Business Incentive Reimbursing Marketing Costs

     I. Discussion and consideration in purchasing ceiling tiles for the back of 9 S. Main Street

9.  ADJOURN  

AGENDA

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

Monday, September 16, 2019

6:00 p.m.   Fayette City Hall

1. ROLL CALL

2. CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

     A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes 9/3/19                                                            

     B. Approval of Claims List 9/4/19 - 9/16/19

     C. Approval to renew the Class C Liquor License (LC) (Commercial) with Outdoor Service & Sunday Sales for Shiners Bar & Grill

     D. Approval to renew the Class C Beer Permit (BC), Class B Wine Permit & Sunday Sales for Dollar General/Dolgencorp, LLC

3. RECEIVING & FILING OF ANY COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS OR PLEAS OF PROTEST

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED

5. RECEIVING & FILING WRITTEN REPORTS OF OFFICERS

     A. Mayor's Report

          1. Appoint Hayden Martin to the Fayette EMS/Ambulance Service

     B. City Administrator/Clerk's Report

     C. Police Chief’s Report

6. OLD BUSINESS

7. WRITTEN REPORTS & LETTERS FROM COMMITTEES & BOARDS

8. NEW BUSINESS

     A. Laura Gleissner (306 E. State), discussion and consideration to forgive a portion of the sewer fees due to a leak.

     B. Kevin Lehs, discussion and consideration on having Public Works employees check newly installed mailboxes to make sure they meet the City Code requirements.

     C. Mallory Hanson with NE Iowa RC&D to discuss Fayette County Economic Development and Tourism

9.  ADJOURN 

AGENDA

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

6:00 p.m.   Fayette City Hall

1. ROLL CALL

2. CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

     A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes 8/19/19                                                                      

     B. Approval of Claims List 8/20/19 - 9/3/19

     C. Receiving of July 2019 Financial Reports

3. RECEIVING & FILING OF ANY COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS OR PLEAS OF PROTEST

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED

5. RECEIVING & FILING WRITTEN REPORTS OF OFFICERS

     A. Mayor's Report

     B. City Administrator/Clerk's Report

     C. Police Chief’s Report

6. OLD BUSINESS

     A. Ordinance 508 – Amending Section 2 in Chapter 92 to Adjust Water Rates for Irrigation Systems

7. WRITTEN REPORTS & LETTERS FROM COMMITTEES & BOARDS

8. NEW BUSINESS

     A. Ordinance 507 – Amending Sections 2 and 4 in Chapter 99 to Increase the Sewer Rate

     B. Discussion and consideration on drafting a Solar Panel ordinance

     C. Discussion and consideration on purchasing another JUS Utility Billing User License

     D. Closed/Executive Session per Iowa Code 21.5(1)(j) to discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the City would have to pay for that property or reduce the price the City would receive for that property.

     E. Action following Closed Session.

9. ADJOURN

AGENDA

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

Monday, August 19, 2019

6:00 p.m.   Fayette City Hall

1. ROLL CALL

2. CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

     A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes 8/5/19                                                                   

     B. Approval of Claims List 8/6/19 - 8/19/19

     C. Receiving of the Outstanding Obligations Disclosure Statement for 2019

3. RECEIVING & FILING OF ANY COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS OR PLEAS OF PROTEST

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED

5. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF AN UTILITY EASEMENT ALLOWING HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT COMPANY A PERPETUAL RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, RECONSTRUCTING, OPERATING, MAINTAINING AND REMOVING LINES FOR THE TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION OF FIBER OPTIC SERVICE AND FOR COMMUNICATION FACILITIES INCLUDING THE NECESSARY OTHER APPURTENANCES, AND TO PERMIT THE ATTACHMENT THERETO OF FACILITIES OWNED BY OTHERS, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT OF INGRESS AND EGRESS AND THE RIGHT TO TRIM, CUT DOWN AND REMOVE SUCH TREES, BRUSH, SAPLINGS, AND BUSHES AS MAY INTERFERE WITH THE PROPER CONSTRUCTION AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: THE EAST 15 FEET OF THE NORTH 18 FEET OF LOT 12 AND THE SOUTH 14 2/3 FEET OF LOT 13, BLOCK 7, FAYETTE, FAYETTE COUNTY, IOWA; THE WEST 15 FEET OF THE WEST 20 FEET OF THE SOUTH 26 FEET OF LOT 1, BLOCK 12, FAYETTE, FAYETTE COUNTY, IOWA; AND THE WEST 15 FEET OF THE SOUTH 3 FEET OF LOT 3, BLOCK 13, FAYETTE, FAYETTE COUNTY, IOWA.

Resolution 2019-18:  Approval of the conveyance of a utility easement allowing Hawkeye Interconnect Company (Hawkeye Telephone) to use the perpetual right-of-way for fiber optic service.

6. RECEIVING & FILING WRITTEN REPORTS OF OFFICERS

     A. Mayor's Report

     B. City Administrator/Clerk's Report

     C. Police Chief’s Report

7. OLD BUSINESS

     A. Discussion and consideration of raising water rates for irrigation systems or non-consumption water accounts

     B. Discussion and consideration of purchasing a new radio tower south of town

8. WRITTEN REPORTS & LETTERS FROM COMMITTEES & BOARDS

     A. Fayette Tree Board Meeting Minutes from July 2, 2019

     B. Fayette Tree Board Meeting Minutes from August 7, 2019  

9. NEW BUSINESS

     A. Resolution 2019-17: Approving and authorizing a form of Loan and Disbursement Agreement by and between the City of Fayette, Iowa, and the Iowa Finance Authority, and authorizing and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $82,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes, Series 2019, of the City of Fayette, Iowa, under the provisions of the City Code of Iowa, and providing for a method of payment of said Notes, and Approving form of Tax Exemption Certificate.

     B. Discussion and consideration to approve the rental lease for 9 S. Main St. to Driftless Area Guide Co.

     C. Discussion about IMLA Dangerous Dog Ordinance

     D. Discussion and consideration in approving the Fayette Community Church’s Downtown & Neighborhood Revitalization Program Application

     E. Discussion and consideration in approving the Butikofer’s Downtown & Neighborhood Revitalization Program Application

     F. Discussion and consideration to increase the hours of the Deputy Clerk’s

     G. Discussion and consideration to grant permission for the city to submit a video in the SRF Water Tower contest

10. ADJOURN

AGENDA

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

Monday, August 5, 2019

6:00 p.m.   Fayette City Hall

1. ROLL CALL

2. CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

     A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes 7/15/19                                                                  

     B. Approval of Claims List 7/16/19 - 8/5/19

     C. Receiving of June 2019 Financial Reports

     D. Receiving of the Outstanding Obligations Disclosure Statement for 2019

3. RECEIVING & FILING OF ANY COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS OR PLEAS OF PROTEST

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED

5. DISCUSSION, ACTION AND MOTION TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 19, 2019, AT 6PM, FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF A UTILITY EASEMENT ALLOWING HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT COMPANY A PERPETUAL RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, RECONSTRUCTING, OPERATING, MAINTAINING AND REMOVING LINES FOR THE TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION OF FIBER OPTIC SERVICE AND FOR COMMUNICATION FACILITIES INCLUDING THE NECESSARY OTHER APPURTENANCES, AND TO PERMIT THE ATTACHMENT THERETO OF FACILITIES OWNED BY OTHERS, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT OF INGRESS AND EGRESS AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: THE EAST 15 FEET OF THE NORTH 18 FEET OF LOT 12 AND THE SOUTH 14 2/3 FEET OF LOT 13, BLOCK 7, FAYETTE, IA; THE WEST 15 FEET OF THE WEST 20 FEET OF THE SOUTH 26 FEET OF LOT 1, BLOCK 12, FAYETTE, IA; AND THE WEST 15 FEET OF THE SOUTH 3 FEET OF LOT 3, BLOCK 13, FAYETTE, IA.

6. DISCUSSION, ACTION AND MOTION TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 19, 2019, AT 6PM, FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF REZONING THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AT 807 W. WATER STREET IN FAYETTE, FAYETTE COUNTY, IOWA, TO COMMERCIAL.

7. RECEIVING & FILING WRITTEN REPORTS OF OFFICERS

     A. Mayor's Report

     B. City Administrator/Clerk's Report

     C. Police Chief’s Report

8. OLD BUSINESS

     A. Ordinance 506 – Amending a portion of Chapters 92 and 99 to adjust the water and sewer infrastructure/administration fee from a $10 flat fee per month, per account to 2% of total cubic feet used per month, per account, with a minimum charge of $3 per month and a maximum charge of $100 per month, second reading.

     B. Resolution 2019-16 – Adopting the updated new home and new commercial construction incentive program from July 15, 2019 through December 31, 2020

9. WRITTEN REPORTS & LETTERS FROM COMMITTEES & BOARDS

     A. Fayette Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes from July 24, 2019

10. NEW BUSINESS

     A. Joel and Mina Fantz, 706 Lovers Lane Ct, discussion and consideration to forgive a portion of the sewer charges

     B. Discussion and consideration of purchasing a mower at the cost of no more than $9,800 from the Parks budget, as budgeted

     C. Discussion and consideration of accepting K&W Coatings LLC quote for cleaning and inspection of interior or water tower, cleaning underside of exterior water tower and furnish and install a Kasco Certisafe tank mixer at a cost of $17,500

     D. Resolution 2019-15 Transferring funds for FY2018-2019

     E. Discussion and consideration of purchasing a laptop for City Hall to replace the outdated computer at a cost not to exceed $1,600 out of Administration and using savings if needed

     F. Discussion and consideration of a new business incentive

     G. Discussion and consideration of changing water rates for irrigation systems or non-consumption water accounts

11. ADJOURNMENT

AGENDA

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

Monday, July 15, 2019

6:00 p.m.   Fayette City Hall

1. ROLL CALL

2. CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

     A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes 7/1/19                                                            

     B. Approval of Claims List 7/2/19 - 7/15/19

3. RECEIVING & FILING OF ANY COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS OR PLEAS OF PROTEST

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED

5. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED GRANT OF EASEMENT

     A. Resolution 2019-13: Directing a Grant of Easement on Property owned by the City of Fayette, Iowa as described:   "The North twelve feet (N12') of the West eighty-two feet (W82') of that part of Madison Street lying adjacent to the South edge of the West 82 feet of Lot 1, Block 3, S.H. Robertson's Addition to Fayette; all in the City of Fayette, Fayette County, Iowa."

6. RECEIVING & FILING WRITTEN REPORTS OF OFFICERS

     A. Mayor's Report

          1. Appoint Marcia Andrews to the Fayette Community Library Board of Trustees for the remainder of Diane Mohs term, ending 6/30/2022

     B. City Administrator/Clerk's Report

     C. Police Chief’s Report

7. OLD BUSINESS

     A. Ordinance 504 – Amending a portion of Chapters 92 and 99 to increase the water and sewer fees and rates, third and final reading.

     B. Resolution 2019-14 – Adopting the new home and new commercial construction incentive program from July 15, 2019 through December 31, 2020

8. NEW BUSINESS

     A. Ordinance 506 – Amending a portion of Chapters 92 and 99 to adjust the water and sewer infrastructure/administration fee, first reading.

     B. Discussion and consideration of adjusting the City Code to charge a higher rate for water for irrigation systems or non-consumption water usage

     C. Discussion and consideration of partnering with the Fayette County Economic Development and Tourism

     D. Discussion and consideration of hiring process for new City Maintenance Worker

9. ADJOURN

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