City Council Regular Meeting Minutes

A regular meeting of the Lenox City Council was called to order by City Clerk on November 26, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall with the following council members answering roll call: Vogel, Borland and Custer; Bowman and Ramsey were absent. Staff present was City Administrator, Allison Kitzman, and City Clerk, Dawne Bowman. Other visitors were Tim and Barb Gerber, Karen Zabel, Sandy Marshall, Deputy Pafford and Colleen Larimer.

Vogel made a motion to approve Nick Custer as Presiding Officer, seconded by Borland, all ayes, motion carried.

Borland made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Vogel, all ayes, motion carried.

Vogel made a motion to approve 11/13/18 meeting minutes, seconded by Borland, all ayes, motion carried. Vogel made a motion to approve the payment of the bills, seconded by Borland, all ayes, motion carried.

A discussion was held on Ordinance 378 Amending Parking Regulations, eliminating parking motorized vehicles in a residential yard. Karen Zabel and Sandy Marshall were present to discuss the ordinance.

At 5:35 PM a Public Hearing was held to review application for Bed and Breakfast located at 300 North Main. Tim and Barb Gerber presented the council with photos of the potential Bed and Breakfast. There were no other comments heard from the public. Borland motioned to close the Public Hearing at 5:38 PM, seconded by Vogel, all ayes, motion carried.

Borland made a motion to approve application for Bed and Breakfast located at 300 North Main, seconded by Vogel, all ayes, motion carried.

Marshall questioned if residents can have an improved surface for a vehicle and the requirements for that improved surface. Zabel questioned the definition of a vehicle. Deputy Pafford explained the State of Iowa definition of a vehicle, which would include an RV. Vogel stated that he has heard push back from residents. Borland and Custer would like to see no vehicles parked in a yard, suggesting vehicles be parked in a driveway or the street.

At 5:45 PM a Public Hearing was held for Budget Amendment. There were no comments heard from the public. Borland made a motion to close the Public Hearing at 5:46 PM, seconded by Vogel, all ayes, motion carried.

Zabel discussed concern of the City regulating the number of vehicles and the space for these vehicles. Marshall talked about owning property and not being able to use it without City approval. Custer explained that the City is not trying to cause detriment to residents; however, he does not want to see vehicles, running or not, parked in a yard. Borland was in agreeance; however, Vogel disagreed and does not want the City regulating private property. Ordinance 378 and 379 will be back on the agenda for discussion at the next meeting.

Vogel made a motion to approve Resolution 18-42 Setting Public Hearing Budget Amendment #2 for 12/10/18 at 5:45 PM, second by Borland, all ayes, motion carried.

Borland made a motion to approve CDBG Draw #1 in amount of $11,496 for PPLC, seconded by Custer, all ayes, motion carried.

Borland motioned to approve Pay Request #1 to SICOG for PPLC in amount of $8,000, seconded by Vogel, all ayes, motion carried.

Custer made a motion to approve Pay Request #2 to PPLC in amount of $3,496, seconded by Borland, all ayes, motion carried.

Kitzman discussed website design and hosting service agreement with Steven Brown. Vogel made a motion to move forward with the web design and hosting service agreement, seconded by Custer, all ayes, motion carried.

Kitzman discussed the completed Community and Economic Development Priorities for SICOG.

Custer made a motion to approve Resolution 18-41 Budget Amendment #1 FY19, seconded by Borland, all ayes, motion carried.

Custer made a motion to approve Change Order #2 for WWTP, seconded by Borland, all ayes, motion carried.

Borland made a motion to approve Resolution 18-43 Tax Abatement for 201 East Michigan, seconded by Vogel, all ayes, motion carried.

Deputy Pafford reported for the Sheriff's Department.

Borland moved to adjourn the meeting, Vogel seconded, all ayes, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:35 P.M.