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REGULAR MEETING, December 10, 2012

The regular meeting of the Wyoming City Council was held December 10, 2012 at the City Hall. Council members present were Dodge, Taylor, Agnitsch and Watters.  Visitors: Gina Trimble and Jeremy Lockard- Ridihalgh, Fueliing, Snitker, Weber and Company,  Melanie Riley-ECICOG, Sheriff Graver, and Shirley Jones-Midland Times.   Staff: Tjaden.  Mayor Somerville called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Moved by Dodge seconded by Agnitsch to approve the consent agenda.   Roll call vote. All aye. Motion carried.

Revenue and Expenses for November 2012

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Mayor Somerville opened the public hearing on the housing grant at 7:00 p.m.

Riley from ECICOG reported that the City’s proposed application for housing improvements, through the Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, requires that the following topics be identified for consideration:

The City of Wyoming has determined that housing rehabilitation funding assistance would be greatly beneficial in implementing its goal of maintaining a safe, livable, and affordable housing stock within the city.  The City's most recent Community Development and Housing Needs Assessment shows that the City places a great deal of emphasis on the area’s housing stock.

The owner-occupied housing rehabilitation project will be funded with $233,971 in federal funds and $12,000 in local matching funds.  The total funds for the housing project will be $245,971.

The application will be submitted by December 12th, 2012 by 4:30 pm to the Iowa Economic Development Authority.

The amount of federal funds to be requested is $233,971.

One hundred percent of the funds will benefit households with incomes at or below 80 percent of the area's median income level.

The program will not have a specific target area, as it was determined to be most beneficial in offering a community-wide program.

Due to the lead hazard reduction activities required as a part of this program, money has been budgeted to assist homeowners who may need to be temporarily relocated from their homes as part of the project.  The total amount budgeted for the overall program is $5,400, which includes a daily stipend, moving expenses, and storage of property.  The amount will be allocated as necessary for each rehabilitation project.

Those owner-occupants who are required to be temporarily relocated will be asked to find housing that is Lead Safe in which to be relocated until the rehabilitated home has passed clearance testing.  The City will pay up to five days of relocation expenses and reimburse the rest of the funds once the full amount of days out of the project home is known.  If the homeowner is to enter the home during a period of relocation activity, funds will not be awarded or reimbursed.

This project will provide for the rehabilitation of six owner-occupied homes, and the voluntary relocation of these participants in the city’s target area.  Home health and safety deficiencies will be eliminated, resulting in decent, safe, and affordable housing.  Rehabilitation activities include, but are not limited to, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, siding, roofing, windows, and lead hazard reduction.

Eligible households must meet the State of Iowa's Housing Fund income guidelines.  The home to be rehabilitated must be the occupant's principal residence and property insurance on the home is required.

Maximum federal dollars to be spent per home for rehabilitation costs is $24,999 for construction plus $7,500 per home for lead hazard reduction.  The federal funds utilized for rehabilitation will be secured by five-year forgivable loans.

No papers filed for or against.

Mayor Somerville closed the public hearing at 7:06. 

Department reports were given.  Generator was looked at and they feel the batteries were not fully charged when purchased.  Northway will be here in January to cap the well at City Hall. Discussion was held on checking into the aeration system further.  Council would like Gravel to follow up on this.

 Audit report for FY 2012 was given by Gina Trimble of Ridihalgh, Fueliing, Snitker, Weber and Company.  There were no instances of non-compliance.  Internal control deficiencies noted that the City relied on residents to accurately and honorably report monthly meter readings.

Moved by Agnitsch seconded by Gravel to approve THIRD AND FINAL  READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMENDING PROVISIONS TO SERVICE DISCONTINUED AND LIEN EXEMPTION FOR LANDLORDS.  Roll call vote.  All aye.  Clerk assigned Ordinance. # 369.

Graver gave the Sheriff’s report.  Contract and dog complaints were discussed.

Moved by Agnitsch seconded by Dodge to approve Resolution for longevity pay for employees.  Roll call vote.  All aye.  Motion carried.  Clerk assigned Resolution # 1423.

 Moved by Dodge seconded by Watters to set Public Hearing for amendment to  the FYE 2013 Budget.  Roll call vote.  All aye. Motion carried. Clerk assigned Resolution # 1424.

Moved by Agnitsch seconded by Gravel to approve CDBG Housing  application with authorization for the Mayor to execute documentation for submission to Iowa Economic Development Authority.  Roll call vote.  All aye.  Motion carried.  Clerk assigned Resolution # 1425.

No applications for the snow removal positions were received.  Staff will cover the sidewalks and Gravel will be able to run the dump truck.

Moved by Agnitsch seconded by Dodge to approve Resolution for traffic control no parking and crosswalk.  Clerk assigned Resolution #1426.  Roll call vote.  All aye.  Motion carried.

Moved by Taylor seconded by Dodge to approve IDOT installing flashing light at intersection of HWY 64 and 136 West end of town. Maintenance will be the City’s responsibility. Roll call vote.  All aye.  Motion carried.  Clerk assigned Resolution # 1427.

Moved by Agnitsch seconded by Dodge to approve Keltner repairing dump truck at a quote of $2,301.56.  Roll call vote.  All aye.  Motion carried.

Moved by Dodge seconded by Watters to approve extension with ECICOG for administration for childcare CDBG.  Roll call vote.  All aye. Motion carried.  Clerk assigned Resolution # 1428.

Moved by Agnitsch seconded by Dodge to approve the THIRD AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING A CHAPTER ALLOWING FOR GOLF CARTS.  Roll call vote.  Ayes- Agnitsch, Taylor, Dodge and Gravel.  Nay. Watters.   Motion carried.  Clerk assigned Ordinance # 370.

Moved by Dodge seconded by Agnitsch to approve SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING A CHAPTER ALLOWING FOR URBAN CHICKENS. Roll call vote.  All aye.  Motion carried.

Attorney is working on the amendment to dangerous buildings ordinance.

Moved by Dodge seconded by Watters to appoint Somerville to Jones County Emergency Management as an elected official must vote on all budget items.

Roll call vote.  All aye. Motion carried.  Clerk assigned Resolution #1429.

Dates for FY 2014 budget workshops were discussed.  January 28^th and February 4^th if needed at 6 p.m.

Moved by Agnitsch seconded by Dodge to appoint Rick Watters as Street Superintendent and Jake Gravel as Water and Sewer Superintendent.  Roll call vote.  All aye. Motion carried.  Clerk assigned Resolution # 1430.

Moved by  Taylor seconded by Agnitsch to adjourn at 8:09 p.m.   Roll call vote. All aye. Motion carried.

Keith Somerville, Mayor                             Attest: Sheri Tjaden, City Clerk