MINUTES OF THE GILBERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING

GILBERT, IOWA

  
CALLED TO ORDER: 7:00 P.M. at City Hall, by Mayor Bob Jaquis

ROLL CALL: Present: Chris Benda, Helen Gunderson, Lynn Henn, Peg Uthe and Fred Vogtlin

Absent: None

    Moved by Fred Vogtlin seconded by Peg Uthe to approve the minutes for October 15, 2001, revenue and expense report for October 2001, October itemized mileage list, the agenda, interim claims list and claims list for November 5, 2001. Motion declared carried unanimously.

    Gene Upstill was present to bring Council up to date on projects that Vision 2000 have worked on this summer and plans for the future. For future plans, Gene stated that Steve Mahoney would be contributing 48 white pine trees to Vision 2000. Gene on behalf of Vision 2000 thanks Steve Mahoney for the generous contribution.

    Resident of Gilbert, Larry Bremer was present to discuss a variance for property he owns at 213 Mathews Drive. Mayor Jaquis informed Larry that he would have to meet with the Board of Adjustment about this issue.

No other citizens requested to speak at the Open Forum and no other written comments were received.

    Moved by Lynn Henn, seconded by Fred Vogtlin to approve the appointment of Troy Buchman to Westory Board. Motion declared carried unanimously.

    Pat and Vanessa Stoffel, residents of Gilbert had discussion with Council on erecting a fence on their property at 104 Mathews. Mayor Jaquis explained the situation and the city code on fences and corner lots. Council seemed agreed to have Pat and Vanessa Stoffel take this to the Board of Adjustment.

    Mayor Jaquis and Council had discussion with David Dougherty of WHKS on a Capital Improvement Plan. Council seemed agreed to hold a meeting on November 12, 2001 to go over a proposal from WHKS for a well study.

    Moved by Fred Vogtlin, seconded by Lynn Henn to open the Public Hearing for Ordinance 278: Authorizing school stop signs at Rothmoor and Jensen and Mathews and Dana. Motion declared carried unanimously.

No citizens spoke regarding Ordinance 278 and no written comments were received.

    Moved by Fred Vogtlin, seconded by Lynn Henn to close the Public Hearing for Ordinance 278: Authorizing school stop signs at Rothmoor and Jensen and Mathews and Dana. Motion declared carried unanimously.

    Moved by Lynn Henn, seconded by Peg Uthe to approve the first reading of Ordinance 278: Authorizing school stop signs at Rothmoor and Jensen and Mathews and Dana. Motion declared carried unanimously.

    Moved by Peg Uthe, seconded by Fred Vogtlin to adopt Resolution 376: Approving a contract for a Comprehensive Plan with PMRG.

Roll Call Vote: 5-0

Resolution 376 declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor and hereby made a portion of these minutes.

    Mayor Jaquis and Council discussed naming streets and assigning lot numbers for Village North Sixth Addition.

    Mayor Jaquis and Council withstand transferring money from the water and sewer revenue to the water and sewer reserve fund for the end of the fiscal year 2000-2001.

    Moved by Fred Vogtlin, seconded by Lynn Henn to adopt Resolution 373: Authorizing transfer of $25,694.61 from the Road Use Fund to the General Fund and $9.51 from General Fund to the Utility Deposit Fund for the end of the fiscal year 2000-2001.

Roll Call Vote: 5-0

Resolution 373 declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor and hereby made a portion of these minutes.

    Moved by Fred Vogtlin, seconded by Lynn Henn to approve a tax exemption for 128 Christian Petersen. Motion declared carried unanimously.

    Moved by Lynn Henn, seconded by Fred Vogtlin, to adopt Resolution 377: Authorizing transfer of $15,000 from the General Home & Community Environment Street Fund to NW Drainage Reserve Fund for the end of the fiscal year 2000-2001.

Roll Call Vote: 5-0

Resolution 377 declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor and hereby made a portion of these minutes.

    In general discussion, Council Member Gunderson informed the Mayor and Council that Tim Shields of the Institute for Public Affairs confirmed he has reserved January 5th, 2002 to meet with the Council. Gunderson also asked for a discussion about Mr. Shield’s visit to be put on an upcoming agenda in order to complete arrangements for the meeting.

    Council Member Vogtlin asked that a discussion of water rates be put on the next agenda.

    Council Member Henn asked that a Resolution be written up so the City of Gilbert could invest money at more than one bank.

    Moved by Peg Uthe seconded by Fred Vogtlin to adjourn at 8:17 p.m. Motion declared carried unanimously.