City of Hamilton City Council met Feb. 6.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
1. ROLL CALL
The Hamilton City Council met in regular session at 7:00pm at the Hamilton City Hall or remotely by Zoom. Attending in person were Mayor David Bierbaum, Aldermen Tommy Buckert, Brandon Wilson, Beverly Boone, Steve Schlatter and Debbie Summers, City Clerk Michelle Dorethy, Public Works Department Aron Metternich, Police Department Mike Boley, and City Attorney Tom Hartzell.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bierbaum led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance
3. MINUTES OF JANUARY 17, 2023
Wilson made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 17, 2023 meeting. Summers seconded the motion. Roll was called with Buckert, Bierbaum, Wilson, Boone, Schlatter, and Summers voting aye.
Motion carried.
Vote results:
Ayes: 6 / Nays: 0
4. MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Schlatter made a motion to approve the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on February 2, 2023 meeting. Bierbaum seconded the motion. Roll was called with Bierbaum, Wilson, Boone, Schlatter, and Summers voting aye. Buckert abstained.
Motion carried.
Vote results:
Ayes: 5 / Abstains: 1 / Nays: 0
5. MAYOR’S COMMENTS
Mayor Bierbaum asked for a moment of silence for Mike Cooper. Mr. Cooper served as a past Animal Control Officer for many years.
Mayor Bierbaum reported that he spoke with the legislatures again regarding the Safe-T Act law. He also thanked the Police Department for their hard work on solving the robbery case at Casey’s.
6. Welcome Visitors
Steve Kline from the Economic Development Group updated the Council on the City’s Intergovernmental Agreement that was approved when developing the Downtown TIF. In the agreement, the City agreed to declare a surplus of funds and return that portion back to the taxing districts that was due to the portion of the dam property being included in the new TIF District.
Samantha Harnack, Hancock County Economic Development Executive Director presented a check from Hancock County in the amount of $25,000 to go towards the Industrial Park Sewer Extension Project.
Kirk Brandenburg from Keokuk Tourism reported they would like to work in conjunction with the surrounding cities to promote more tourism. Alderman Buckert will be attending their tourism meeting.
7. ECONOMIC & TOURISM
a. Committee Report
Buckert report the Economic and Tourism Committee held a meeting on January 25th. He noted the committee made the following decisions regarding events.
Community Band Nights:
v Close main park drive to thru traffic from 8th street to west end of tennis courts to allow safe access to vendors. Then the west end of tennis courts to 7th Street could be used for handicap parking
v Band performance would be between 5:00pm to approximately 10:00pm
v No alcohol would be allowed
v Will have discussions with the bands regarding contract and weather issues
Marketplace on Broadway
v Date set for September 2nd
b. Ordinance #12 Declaring Surplus Revenue Downtown TIF District
Buckert made a motion to approve all three readings of Ordinance #12 Declaring Surplus Revenue Downtown TIF District. The amount to be paid to the Hancock County Treasurer to be redistributed to the taxing districts would be $38,678.24. Schlatter seconded the motion. Roll was called with Wilson, Boone, Schlatter, Summers, Buckert and Bierbaum voting aye.
Motion carried.
Vote results:
Ayes: 6 / Nays: 0
8. FINANCE & APPROPRIATIONS:
a. Committee Report
Summers reported the Finance Committee met on January 23rd. She noted the following items were discussed:
v Band funds will be used to fund the bands in the park events and will continue to levy funds next year for community entertainment
v Competitive wages with the surrounding communities for the Police Department in order entice certified applicants to fill the positions. A proposal of $3.00/hour increase for certified police officer will be presented to full council for approval
b. Police Department Pay Increase
Summers made a motion to approve an increase of $3.00/hour for certified police officers and set starting rate for certified 2+years of service at $27.52/hour, certified less than 2 years $26.08/hour and non-certified at $24.64/hour. Boone seconded the motion. Roll was called with Boone, Schlatter, Summers, Buckert, Bierbaum and Wilson voting aye.
Motion carried.
Vote results:
Ayes: 6 / Nays: 0
c. Selected Check Registers
Summers made a motion to approve the Selected Check Registers. Bierbaum seconded the motion. Roll was called with Schlatter, Summers, Buckert, Bierbaum, Wilson, and Boone voting aye.
Motion carried.
Vote results:
Ayes: 6 / Nays: 0
9. HEALTH & SAFETY
Wilson reported they would set a committee meeting at the next City Council meeting
10. BUILDING & GROUNDS, PERMITS & ZONING:
a. Building/Demolition Permits
Boone reported that the Building and Grounds Committee will hold a meeting on Monday, February 13th at 5:30pm.
Boone made a motion to approve the following building permits:
1. Solar panels to be installed on rooftop to Chris & Hope Fox at #10 Highland Drive
2. 60’L x 10’W x 15’H Solar panels to be installed in back yard to Skip Gipe at 207 Hillcrest
Schlatter seconded the motion. Roll was called with Summers, Buckert, Bierbaum, Wilson, Boone and Schlatter voting aye.
Motion carried.
Vote results:
Ayes: 6 / Nays: 0
11. PUBLIC WORKS
a. Ordinance #13 Stop Sign Corner of 15th & Elm Streets
Schlatter made a motion to approve all three readings of Ordinance #13 Placing Stop Signs at the Corner of 15th Street and Elm Street. Bierbaum seconded the motion. Roll was called with Buckert, Bierbaum, Wilson, Boone, Schlatter and Summers voting aye.
Motion carried.
Vote results:
Ayes: 6 / Nays: 0
12. ADJOURNMENT
Buckert made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 pm. Boone seconded the motion. Roll was called with Wilson, Boone, Schlatter, Summers, Buckert, and Bierbaum voting aye.
Motion carried.
Vote results:
Ayes: 6 / Nays: 0
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