City Council, Meeting Agendas

July 16, 2020 – Agenda

Tammy Roberts 16 Jul , 2020

Bloomfield City Council Meeting
Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 7:00 pm

Electronic Meeting Due to COVID-19 Pandemic. 
To Join the Meeting Dial 664-6338. When Prompted, Press 18477. 
Community Members Joining the Meeting Should Mute Their Phone.

AGENDA

  1. Call to Order and Welcome Guests
  2. Approve Agenda
  3. Public Hearings
    1. Public Hearing on the Authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and the Issuance of Notes to Evidence the Obligation of the City Thereunder
      1. Approve a “Resolution Instituting Proceedings to Take Additional Action for the Authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and the Issuance of Not to Exceed $8,004,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes”
      2. Approve form of Tax Exemption Certificate
      3. Approve “A Resolution Approving and Authorizing a Form of Loan and Disbursement Agreement by and Between the City of Bloomfield, Iowa and the Iowa Finance Authority, and Authorizing and Providing for the Issuance and Securing the Payment of $8,004,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes, Series 2020, of the City of Bloomfield, Iowa, Under the Provisions of the City Code of Iowa, and Providing for a Method of Payment of Said Notes”
    2. Public Hearing to Sell City Properties by Sealed Bid
      1. Open Bids for 209 N East Street 
        1. Award Bid
        2. Approve “A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of a Lot Located at 209 N East Street”
        3. Approve Real Estate Contract with Buyer
      2. Open Bids for 607 W Walnut Street
        1. Award Bid
        2. Approve “A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of a Lot Located at 607 W Walnut Street”
        3. Approve Real Estate Contract with Buyer
      3. Open Bids for 708 W Franklin Street
        1. Award Bid
        2. Approve “A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of a Lot Located at 708 W Franklin Street”
        3. Approve Real Estate Contract with Buyer
  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, 6/4/2020
    2. Approve City Council minutes, 6/11/2020
    3. Approve City Council minutes, 6/18/2020
  7. Old Business
    1. Discuss and Make Decision on Sewer Rates
    2. Discuss Proposed ATV/UTV Ordinance
  8. New Business
    1. Discuss and Make Decision on Garbage Rates
    2. Discuss and Make Decision on Opening City Hall
    3. Discuss and Decide Setting Meeting Agendas
    4. Discuss and Make Decision on Holding In-Person Council Meetings
    5. Approve “A Resolution Providing for the Financial Support of the Area XV Regional Planning Commission”
    6. Approve Change Order #7 for Drish Construction, Inc. for the Proposed Water Main & Wastewater Improvements Project, Division 2 – Sanitary Sewer in the amount of (69,588.18)
    7. Approve Pay Application #6-Final for Drish Construction, Inc. for work completed on the Proposed Water Main & Wastewater Improvements Project, Division 2 – Sanitary Sewer in the amount of $15,401.35
    8. Approve “A Resolution Accepting the Proposed Water Main & Wastewater Improvements, Division 2 – Sanitary Sewer Project as Complete”
    9. Discussion of Housing Incentives
    10. Discuss Employee Use of Personal Cell Phones
  9. Claims
    1. Approve Claims as Presented
  10. Public Comments
  11. Reports
    1. City Administrator
    2. Director of Public Works
    3. Council Updates
    4. Mayor Comments
  12. Closed Session
    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. Topic:  Recommendations on Deliberation
      2. Make Decision on Issue Discussed in Closed Session
      3. Adjournment