E-1 - Final Minutes - 8-6-24

6. Discussion and Consideration of the Purchase of a 2024 F550 for the Public Works Department as part of the Equipment Replacement Program and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve by Limkemann. Second by Schnedler. All ayes, motion carried. 7. Motion to Adjourn from Regular Session into Closed Session in Accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 21.5(1)(C) to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation at 7:59 PM by Olney. Second by Havens. Roll Call: Havens, Olney, Orris, Schnelder, Limkemann. All ayes, motion carried. Motion to adjourn from Closed Session into Regular Session at 8:50 PM by Schnedler. Second by Limkemann. Roll Call: Olney, Orris, Schnedler, Limkemann, Havens. All ayes, motion carried. L. Reports to be Received/Filed 1. M. Reports from City Personnel 1. Mayor’s Report – Discussion: Mayor Kasparek would like to form a committee to start planning for Rec Fest next year. 2. City Council Reports – Request to Authorize additional work to Phase 3 – Water Issue at Fire Department – Discussion: Council Person Limkemann indicated that the active shooter training on Friday was successful, with all agencies collaborating smoothly. With work on Phase 3 in Original Town being done, the Fire Department is still having issues with water entering the building. He would like MSA to look at the alley and have council consider re-grading it. Lastly, he will be applying for a fire department grant for a UTV. Council Person Schnedler was also a participant in the active shooter training exercise. He said it was great to see how it all came together. Council Person Orris stated the Tiffin Community Fund issued a check for half of the Herky statue. 3. Director of Public Work’s Report – Discussion: Public Works Director Detert stated the park signs are up at the Soccer and Auxiliary Fields and the Veteran’s Memorial upgrades are completed. 4. Building Official’s Report – Discussion: Building Official Shay stated The Baltic building permit should be issued this week. 5. Water/Wastewater Superintendent’s Report – Nothing to report. 6. Recreation Director’s Report – Nothing to report. 7. Fire Chief’s Report – Discussion: Fire Marshall Erb stated 5 members will be taking the EMT course. Once they complete the course there will be 21 members with EMT certification. The fire department has been assisting Oxford with calls. Most recently was a house fire yesterday. They also assisted with the RV accident on I80. 8. Law Enforcement Report – Discussion: Johnson County Sheriff Deputy reported the new patrol vehicles are in. 9. City Engineer’s Report – Written Report included in Packet 10. City Attorney’s Report – Nothing to report. 11. City Administrator’s Report – Discussion: City Administrator Boldt stated the check plans have been submitted to the DOT for North Park Road. It was brought to his attention there is an app stating there are smart car charging stations at the Auxiliary Fields but there are no charging stations there. Solon State Bank will no longer be offering Shazam as our ACH for payroll and utility billing, we would like to get an RFP out to see what our options are. N. Adjournment Motion to adjourn by Schnedler. Second by Olney. City Council Agenda Page 5 of 6