MAY 6, 2019

The public hearing regarding the sale of library building was rescheduled.

The regular meeting of the Corydon City Council was called to order by Mayor Dennis Moorman. Present were Council Members Jaeckel, Bennett, Holmes, Rupe and Rodgers. Others in attendance were Roger Winslow, Mike Thomas, legal counsel Verle Norris, City lead Brandon Trower, Deputy clerk Laticia Stewart, the City clerk and newspaper representatives.

Holmes made the motion to approve Resolution 2019-22, a Resolution resetting a public hearing on the proposed sale of property located at 110 S. Franklin described as: Lot 4, Block 21 of the Original Town of Corydon, Wayne County, Iowa, to Mike Thomas for the sum of $28,240.54. Rupe seconded. Ayes-Jaeckel, Bennett, Holmes, Rupe and Rodgers. Nays-none.

Rodgers introduced the guest Council Member for May, Nick Emerson.

Jaeckel made the motion to approve Resolution 2019-23, a Resolution setting a public hearing on the proposal to enter into a rental agreement for the property located at 110 S. Franklin described as: Lot 4, in Block 21 of the Original Town of Corydon, Wayne County, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $100,000. Holmes seconded. Ayes-Jaeckel, Bennett, Holmes, Rupe and Rodgers. Nays-none.

Hall Engineering will be attending the May 22nd meeting with updates.

Roger Winslow spoke to the Council in regards to the sale of the library building.

Rodgers asked about the debris in the street gutters. Trower reported that the City crew has been working on gutters as time permits.

Rodgers thanked the City crew for resetting the west Corydon sign.

A “Yard of the Month” program was suggested by Rodgers to help encourage residents to clean-up and maintain their properties.

Jaeckel made the motion to approve the minutes and treasurer’s report as presented. Rodgers seconded. Ayes-Jaeckel, Bennett, Holmes, Rupe and Rodgers. Nays-none.

Rodgers made the motion to approve the unpaid and prepaid bills. Bennett seconded. Ayes-Jaeckel, Bennett, Holmes, Rupe and Rodgers. Nays-none.

The clerk advised the Council that the City received a grant of $3,000 from the Wayne Community Foundation for the purchase picnic table frames for Walden Park.

Rupe mention that the new siding on the community building looks great however, the gutter on the front is in need of some work. The clerk will get the repairs scheduled.

The clerk passed around two anonymous letters for the Council to read. The letters made suggestions for work to be done at the cemetery and for Corydon Lake Park. The suggestions for the cemetery will be considered. The suggestions for Corydon Lake Park will be passed to Wayne County Conservation, as they currently have the park leased.

The Council suggested looking into time set locks for the outside restrooms at Walden Park.

Holmes made the motion to approve the purchase of a water meter for East Penn. Rupe seconded. Ayes-Bennett, Holmes, Rupe and Rodgers. Nays-none. Jaeckel abstained from voting for conflict of interest.

The Council agreed to let Trower try out a 93 inch land leveler attachment for the skid loader.

Jaeckel made the motion to go into closed session per Iowa Code 21.5 (1.) i, at an employee’s request. Rupe seconded. Ayes-Jaeckel, Bennett, Holmes, Rupe and Rodgers. Nays-none.

Holmes made the motion to leave the closed session. Bennett seconded. Ayes-Jaeckel, Bennett, Holmes, Rupe and Rodgers. Nays-none.

The next regular meeting will be Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

Dennis Moorman
Mayor

ATTEST:

Ann Stevens
City Clerk