Special Bloomfield City Council Meeting
Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 6:00 pm
Bloomfield Fire Station

AGENDA

1. Call to Order and Welcome Guests
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approve Agenda
4. Public Comments
5. Consent Agenda
   1. Approve City Council Minutes, October 3, 2019 – Regular Meeting
   2. Approve City Council Minutes, October 10, 2019 – Special Meeting
   3. Approve City Council Minutes, October 17, 2019 – Regular Meeting
   4. Approve City Council Minutes, October 17, 2019 – Special Meeting
   5. Approve City Council Minutes, October 24, 2019 – Special Meeting
6.  New Business
   1. Approve Certificate of Occupancy for 612 Goode Street and Payment of Building Incentive of $15,000
   2. Approve Annual Finance Report (AFR) and Publication of Same
   3. Approve FY2019 Urban Renewal Report
   4. Approve Transfer of Employee to Electric Department and Posting of Job to Union
   5. Approve Payment of $8,767 to Sandry Fire Supply for Equipment for Fire Department
   6. Discuss and Make a Decision on Development Agreement with Essential Massage and Spa
   7. Update on Asphalt Project
   8. Discuss Sidewalks
   9. Discuss DPW Job Description
   10. Discuss IOOF Cemetery Road
   11. Discuss Leasing/Purchasing Public Works Trucks – Streets and Water
   12. Discuss Housing Inspection Process
   13. Discuss Babe Ruth Ballfield
7. Adjournment

Special Bloomfield City Council Meeting
Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 7:00 pm
Bloomfield Public Library Community Room

AGENDA

1. Call to Order and Welcome Guests
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approve Agenda
4. IAMU Energy Award Presentation – Keith’s Foods
5. Public Hearing on the Status of Funded Activities for the Bloomfield Water and Sewer Systems Improvements Project
6. Public Comments
7. New Business
   1. Approve Pay Estimate No. 5 to Lawson Construction LLC for Proposed Water Main and Wastewater Improvements – Division 1 Water Mains in the Amount of $66,633.79
   2. Approve Pay Estimate No. 1 to Bloomfield Bridge and Culvert, Inc for Work Completed on the East Street Bridge Project in the Amount of $67,640.00
   3. Approve October – December 2019 Funding for Bloomfield Main Street in the Amount of $12,500.00
   4. Approve July – December 2019 Funding for Davis County Development Corporation in the Amount of $7,500.00
   5. Approve Payment of $11,500.00 to McKees Construction and Abatement LLC for Demolition and Cleanup of 206 West Walnut Street
8. Claims
   1. Approve Claims as Presented
9. Public Comments
10. Adjournment

Special Bloomfield City Council Meeting
Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 7:00 pm
Bloomfield Public Library Community Room

AGENDA

1. Call to Order and Welcome Guests
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approve Agenda
4. Public Hearing on the Proposed Plans and Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost for the Proposed 2019-20 Asphalt Paving Project
   1. Adopt Resolution Approving Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost for the Proposed 2019-20 Asphalt Paving Project
   2. Adopt Resolution Awarding Contract for the Proposed 2019-20 Asphalt Paving Project
5. Old Business
   1. Decision on Quotes for Replacing Intake at Jefferson/Hwy 63
   2. Discuss Updating ATV Ordinance
   3. Discuss and Make Decision on Housing Inspections
   4. Discuss Long-Term Plan for Fleet Management
6. Public Comments
7. Council Worksession for Discussion on Babe Ruth Field
8. Closed Session
   1. Closed Session Pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i):  to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being sidered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session
      1. Return to Open Session
      2. Decision on Closed Session Business
9. Adjournment

Bloomfield City Council Meeting
Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 7:00 pm
Bloomfield Public Library Community Room

AGENDA

1. Call to Order and Welcome Guests
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approve Agenda
4. Updates
   1. Police Chief
   2. Fire Chief
   3. Recreation Director
   4. Main Street
   5. DC Development Corporation
5. Public Comments
6. Consent Agenda
   1. Approve City Council Minutes, October 3, 2019
7. New Business
   1. Approve A Resolution Authorizing the City Administrator/City Clerk to Make the Appropriate Interfund Transfers of Sums and Record the Same in the Appropriate Manner for FY 2020 for the City of Bloomfield Iowa
   2. Discuss Inspection Process for Housing Incentive Program
   3. Discuss Sidewalks on the Square
   4. Approve Change Order No. 5 with Drish Construction for the Proposed Water Main and Wastewater Improvements, Division 2 – Sanitary Sewer, 18-WS-026
   5. Discuss Ballfield Committee and Meeting Dates
   6. Approve Mayor Signing Statement of Support for the Gas Public Awareness Plan
   7. Authorize Letting of Bids for Replacement of Intake at Corner of Hwy 63 and Jefferson Street
   8. Authorize Letting of Bids for Storm Sewer Intake Repairs at Various Locations
   9. Approve Request not to Replace Sidewalk at 303 N. Elm
   10. Approve Form for Exit Interviews
   11. Discuss and Approve Posting of Lineman Position and Advertising if No Union Interest
   12. Discuss and Approve 3-Year Preventive Maintenance Agreement for Lift Stations and Water Plant Generators for $12,096.00 Per Year
   13. Approve Central Power Systems & Services to Diagnose and Repair Generators at Lift Stations 2, 6 and 6A for an Approximate Cost of $3,000
   14. Approve Lease with Stew Hansen for Dump Truck/Plow/Spreader
   15. Approve Freedom Buildings to Repair Salt Hoop Building for $6,756.83
   16. Approve M3 Fabrication to Build an External Wire Cabinet for T1for the Amount of $1,450
   17. Approve Payment to Municipal Supply for Misc Water Supplies in the Amount of $2,105.40
   18. Approve Payment to SIEC for Mutual Aid Services in the Amount of $3,997.47
   19. Approve Payment to Shermco Industries for Emergency Call Out and Troubleshooting Services for September 28th Electric Outage in the Amount of $15,797.00
8. Claims
   1. Approve Claims as Presented
9. Public Comments
10. Reports
    1. City Administrator
    2. Director of Public Works
    3. Council Updates
    4. Mayor Comments
11. Closed Session
    1. Closed Session Pursuant to Iowa Code §21.5(1)(j): to discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property or reduce the price the governmental body would receive for that property.
12. Adjournment

Special Bloomfield City Council Meeting
Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 7:00 pm
Bloomfield Public Library Community Room

AGENDA

1. Call to Order and Welcome Guests
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approve Agenda
4. Public Hearing to Approve the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost for the East Street Bridge Project
   1. Approve a Resolution Adopting Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost for the East Street Bridge Project, Bloomfield, Iowa
   2. Acknowledge Changes in Scope of Work and Cost
5. Consent Agenda
   1. Approve Minutes from Special Council Meeting, 9/19/2019
6. Old Business
   1. Discussion and Decision Regarding IOOF Road
   2. Discussion and Decision Regarding Cemetery Board
   3. Discussion and Approval of DPW Emergency Purchases
   4. Discussion and Decision Regarding Funding Babe Ruth Ball Field at the DCHS Complex
   5. Discussion and Approval to Purchase Security Lights
   6. Discussion Regarding Adding Stop Sign at Buckeye and Locust Streets
7. New Business
8. Public Comments
9. Adjournment

Bloomfield City Council Meeting
Thursday, 10/3/2019 at 7:00pm
Bloomfield Public Library 

AGENDA

1. Call to Order and Welcome Guests
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approve Agenda
4. Public Hearing to Review an Environmental Information Document (EID) for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project
   1. Consider Motion to Approve the Environmental Information Document (EID) for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project
5. Updates
   1. Police Chief
   2. Fire Chief
   3. Recreation Director
   4. Main Street
   5. DC Development Corporation
6. Public Comments
7. Consent Agenda
   1. Approve City Council Minutes of Regular Meeting, 9-19-2019
8. Old Business
   1. Sonia Cook to Address the Council Regarding Statements Made in a Public Meeting
9. New Business
   1. Consider Request by Bradley Rook Regarding Sewer Backup in Basement
   2. Approve Plans, Specs, and Estimate of Cost for the East Street Bridge Project
   3. Approve Resolution Setting Public Hearing and Bid Dates for the 2019-20 Asphalt Project
   4. Consider Approval of a Joint Funding Agreement with the US Department of the Interior, US Geological Survey for Water Resource Investigations with an Annual Fee of $8,640
   5. Approve Change Order No. 4, Storm Sewer Replacement on Pine Street, with Drish Construction in the Amount of $3,149.63
   6. Consider and Discuss Proceeding with Design and Preparation of Sewer Extension on Franklin Street from Parkview Drive to Hillcrest and on Hillcrest from Franklin to Morningside
   7. Consider Approval of Pay Application #2 for Drish Construction in the Amount of $131,900.47 for the 2019 CDBG Water Main and Wastewater Improvements Division 2, 18-WS-026
   8. Consider Approval of Pay Estimate #4 for Lawson Construction in the Amount of $103,545.10 for the 2019 CDBG Water Main and Wastewater Improvements Division 1, 18-WS-026
   9. Consider and Discuss IOOF Cemetery Road Proposal with Area Funeral Directors
   10. Review and Approve DPW’s Emergency Purchases for Electric Outage on September 28, 2019 from the following Vendors:  3E Electric, Grain Train Express, Graybar, MFA Oil, SIEC, Shermco Industries
   11. Consider and Discuss Rates for Peddler Permits
   12. Consider and Discuss Depository Resolution
   13. Consider and Discuss Ballfield
   14. Consider and Discuss Lighting Rebate Program
   15. Consider and Discuss Policy on Employees and Council Members Speaking to the Media
   16. Consider and Discuss Hiring Becky Bolin as a Part-Time Temporary Police Officer
   17. Consider Termination of a Volunteer Fireman
   18. Consider Approval of New Class E Liquor License with Sunday Sales for Brothers Market
   19. Consider Approval of Cigarette and Tobacco Permit for Brothers Market
   20. Consider Approval of Special Class C Liquor License Renewal for Cobblestone Inn and Suites
   21. Consider Approving Purchase of Security Lights from 3E in the Amount of $6220.62
   22. Consider Approving Purchase of 36 Residential Gas Smart Points from Groebner for $3,615.70
   23. Consider Approval of Payment to Burns Family Cemetery Service in the Amount of $10,000 for Repair of Old Monuments
   24. Consider Payment of Invoice to HR Green for Professional Services Rendered for the CDBG Sanitary Sewer Project in the Amount of $14,828.50
   25. Consider Payment of Invoice to HR Green for Professional Services Rendered for the East Street Culvert Replacement Project in the Amount of $4,285.50
   26. Consider Approving Payment of Invoice to HR Green for General Engineering Services in the Amount of $3,486.10
   27. Consider Payment of Invoice from ILEA in the amount of $10,765.00
   28. Discuss Developing a new 29E Agreement for Fire Protection with Fire Chief
   29. Consider and Discuss Installing a Hotsey Unit at the Fire Station
10. Claims
    1. Approve Claims as Presented
11. Public Comments
12. Reports
    1. City Administrator
    2. Director of Public Works
    3. Council Updates
    4. Mayor Comments
13. Adjournment

Bloomfield City Council Meeting
Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 7:00pm
Meeting Room – Bloomfield Public Library

AGENDA

1. Call to Order and Welcome Guests
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approve Agenda
4. Public Hearing to Gather Public Input on a Proposed Application to the Iowa Economic Development Authority for CDBG Funds for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
   1. Consider and Discuss Resolution Approving an Application for CDBG Funds for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
5. Updates
   1. Police Chief
   2. Fire Chief
   3. Recreation Director
   4. Main Street
   5. DC Development Corporation
6. Public Comments
7. Old Business
   1. Discuss and Approve Hiring an Interim City Administrator
8. New Business
   1. Open Sealed Bids and Consider Awarding Contract for Demolition of Houses
      1. 206 W Walnut
      2. 207 W Franklin
   2. Discuss and Consider Execution of the Letter of Understanding Amendment Regarding the Service Territory/Station Power/Ownership Issue with the Solar Array
   3. Discuss and Consider Approval of Quote for Security System from CMTEL in the Amount of $7,928.97
   4. Consider and Discuss Policy Regarding Disposal of City Property
   5. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2019-31, A Resolution Approving the Street Finance Report for Fiscal Year 2019
   6. Consider Approval of Request by Bloomfield MainStreet to Close Streets for the Fall Festival on September 28th
   7. Consider and Discuss Employee Wellness Program
   8. Consider Approval of Inserting Building Permit Information and One-Call Information in Utility Bills
   9. Consider Approval of Posting Electric Line Laborer Position and Advertising for Same
   10. Consider Approval to Advertise for Police Officer Position
   11. Consider Approval to Purchase Liquid Ice Melt for $5,362.50
   12. Consider Approval to Pay IUB $3,123.00 for the 2018 Electric Assessment
   13. Consider Approval to Pay French-Reneker-Associates, Inc. $13,468.53 for Engineering Services Rendered for the Month of August 2019 for the 2018 CDBG Div. 1, Water EDC/CO
9. Claims
   1. Approve Claims as Presented
10. Public Comments
11. Reports
    1. Deputy City Clerk
    2. Finance Manager
    3. Director of Public Works
    4. Council Updates
    5. Mayor Comments
12. Adjournment

Bloomfield City Council Meeting
Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 7:00pm
Meeting Room, Bloomfield Public Library

AGENDA

1. Call to Order and Welcome Guests
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approve Agenda
4. Updates
   1. Police Chief
   2. Fire Chief
   3. Recreation Director
   4. Main Street
   5. DC Development Corporation
5. Public Comments
   1. Proposed Updates to the Iowa Constitution – Rob Marko-Franks
6. Consent Agenda
   1. Approve City Council minutes, 8-22-2019
7. Old Business
   1. Consider Approval of Resolution Amending Master Agreement for Municipal Engineering Services for 2019-20 Asphalt Paving Improvements with HR Green in the Amount of $70,000
   2. Consider and Discuss Parking Changes Relevant to Bloomfield Code of Ordinances Chapter 69, Parking Regulations
   3. Consider Approval of Change Order No. 3 with Drish Construction, Inc. Resulting in a Savings of $60,903.99 for the Proposed Water Main & Wastewater Improvements, Division 2 – Sanitary Sewer
8. New Business
   1. Consider and Discuss Assistance for Account No. 73010007
   2. Consider and Discuss Services Available from Hinson Consulting, LLC
   3. Consider Approval of a Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2019-25 by Changing the Project Name; Adding More Streets; and Modifying the Schedule
   4. Consider Approval of Pay Estimate No. 3 to Lawson Construction LLC for Proposed Water Main & Wastewater Improvements – Division 1 – Water Main in the Amount of $82,954.35
   5. Discuss with HR Green the Proposed IOOF Cemetery Entrance with an Opinion of Probable Cost of $50,000
   6. Discuss with HR Green the East Street Bridge/Culvert Project
   7. Consider and Discuss Requesting Sealed Bids for Demolition and Asbestos Removal and Disposal for Two Properties
   8. Consider Approval of Repairing City of Bloomfield/Township Fire Truck for the Amount of $8,215
   9. Consider Approval of Lift Station Pump Repairs estimated at $2,947.05 from Central Pump
   10. Consider approval of the 2019 Payment for the 3-year Annual Maintenance Contract with Central Pump and Motor LLC in the amount of $2,995.00
   11. Consider Approval of Invoice from Cody’s Tree Service in the Amount of $20,725 for Removal of 32 Trees and 34 Stumps
   12. Consider Approval of Invoice from HR Green in the Amount of $4,923.75 for the SRF Sponsored Project Application
   13. Consider and Approve Designating $10,000 for Monument Repair in IOOF Cemetery for Summer 2020
   14. Consider Approval of Job Description for General Operator
9. Claims
   1. Approve Claims as Presented
10. Public Comments
11. Reports
    1. Deputy City Clerk
    2. Finance Manager
    3. Director of Public Works
    4. Council Updates
    5. Mayor Comments
12. Closed Session
    1. Closed Session Pursuant to Iowa Code §21.5(1)(i):  To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session
       1. Return to Open Session
       2. Consider Decision on Closed Session Business
    2. Closed Session Pursuant to Iowa Code §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.
       1. Return to Open Session
       2. Consider Decision on Closed Session Business
13. Adjournment

Bloomfield City Council Meeting
Thursday, August 8, 2019 at 7:00pm
Meeting Room, Bloomfield Public Library

AGENDA

1. Call to Order and Welcome Guests
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approve Agenda
4. Updates
   1. Police Chief
   2. Fire Chief
   3. Recreation Director
   4. Main Street
   5. DC Development Corporation
5. Public Comments
6. Old Business
7. New Business
   1. Consider and Discuss Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvement Plans and Specifications for Permit Application Submission
      1. Consider Approval of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit and Application Fee of $85
      2. Consider Approval of Iowa DNR Wastewater Disposal System Construction Permit and Application Fee of $100
   2. Consider and Discuss Wastewater System Integrated Plan Report
   3. Consider and Discuss a Resolution Authorizing the Filing of a Sponsored Project Application with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Iowa Finance Authority State Revolving Loan Fund
   4. Discuss and Give Direction for the Phase 2 Rate Structure for Paying for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade
   5. Consider Approval of Change Order No. 1 with Drish Construction for the Proposed Water Main & Wastewater Improvements, Division 2 – Sanitary Sewer, 18-WS-026, in the Amount of $6,838.32
   6. Consider Approval of Change Order No. 2 with Drish Construction for the Proposed Water Main & Wastewater Improvements, Division 2 – Sanitary Sewer, 18-WS-026, in the Amount of $1,013.97
   7. Consider and Discuss with HR Green, City Streets Construction and Capital Improvement Plan for this Year
   8. Consider Approval of Agreement with HR Green for the Pavement Management Plan
   9. HR Green to Present an Update on the East Street Bridge Project
   10. Discussion Led by HR Green Regarding Ordinances Governing Sidewalks Around the Square
   11. Consider and Discuss a Contract for Grant Application Assistance with Area 15 Regional Planning Commission (RPC) for the Development of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application for Wastewater Facility Improvements
   12. Consider and Discuss a Contract for Environmental Review Services with Area 15 RPC to Provide Supporting Materials to the Aforementioned CDBG Application
   13. Consider Approval of Pay Estimate #2 to Lawson Construction in the Amount of $40,694.05 for the Proposed Water Main & Wastewater Improvements – Division 1 Water Main – Bloomfield, IA
   14. Consider and Discuss the USDI Engineer Proposal for the City Utility Gas Mapping for an Estimated Cost of $14,305.00
   15. Consider Approval of Purchase for Gas Division a Remote Methane Leak Detector (RMLD-CS) with Bluetooth 105301 for $15,000
   16. Consider Acknowledgement of Future Gas Purchase – PEFA Program 2019/2020
   17. Consider and Give Direction to Draft a Development Agreement with Essential Massage and Spa, LLC
   18. Discuss Sending RFP for City Liability and Workers’ Comp Insurance
   19. Consider and Discuss Placing Security Cameras on City of Bloomfield Properties
   20. Consider Approval of Separation Agreement with City Administrator
   21. Consider and Discuss Appointment of Interim City Administrator
   22. Consider and Discuss Other Interim Positions
   23. Consider and Discuss Temporary Job Duties and Compensation for Interim Positions and Office Staff
8. Claims
   1. Approve Claims as Presented
9. Public Comments
10. Reports
    1. City Administrator
    2. Financial Manager
    3. Director of Public Works
    4. Community Development Director
    5. Council Updates
    6. Mayor Comments
11. Closed Sessions
    1. Closed Session Pursuant to Iowa Code §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.
       1. Return to Open Session
       2. Consider Decision on Closed Session Business
    2. Closed Session Pursuant to Iowa Code §21.5(1)(i): to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session
       1. Return to Open Session
       2. Consider Decision on Closed Session Business
12. Adjournment