PUBLIC NOTICE
MEETING MINUTES
Mount Pleasant, Iowa
REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING
March 27, 2024
The Mount Pleasant City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 307 East Monroe Street, second-floor meeting room. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor and the roll being called there were present Steven K. Brimhall in the Chair and the following named Councilmembers.
Present: Engberg, Crull, McWilliams, White, Griffith, Batty
Absent:
It was moved by Councilmember Griffith and seconded by Councilmember White that the Council approve the following consent agenda items with one roll call motion vote:
the minutes of the March 13, 2024, City Council meeting;
the payment of bills totaling $160,184.58;
the report of officers;
the renewal of a Special Class B Retail Alcohol License for Mt. Pleasant Redemption Center located at 1001 North Broadway Street.
Roll call vote 6-0. Motion carried.
The Council received a letter from Anderson, Larkin & Co., PC that the FYE23 Audit was completed and can be viewed at City Hall.
Councilmember Griffith moved and Councilmember White seconded that the Council approve the agenda as printed with the deletion of item 8e).
Roll call vote 6-0. Motion carried.
5:33 p.m. A Public Hearing was held on a Notice and Order to Remove, Place or Destroy Dangerous Animal. The Council heard testimony from the owners of the dogs, the police officer on duty and the community service officer. They also heard testimony from a witness of the attack. At 6:15 p.m. Councilmember Crull moved and Councilmember Griffith seconded the motion to close the Public Hearing.
Minutes of the Public Hearing are available at City Hall.
Roll call vote 6-0. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilmember Engberg and seconded by Councilmember Griffith that the Council adopt the following entitled Resolution No. 2024-26:
RESOLUTION AFFIRMING CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL DANGEROUS ANIMAL DETERMINATION
Roll call vote 6-0. Resolution adopted, signed by the Mayor and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
It was moved by Councilmember Griffith and seconded by Councilmember White that the Council adopt the following entitled Resolution No. 2024-27:
RESOLUTION AFFIRMING CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL DANGEROUS ANIMAL DETERMINATION
Roll call vote 6-0. Resolution adopted, signed by the Mayor and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
6:17 p.m. Public Hearing on proposed plans and specs for McCoy Street & Monroe Street Reconstruction Project. At 6:18 p.m. Councilmember Batty moved and Councilmember Griffith seconded that the hearing close. No verbal or written arguments were heard. Roll call vote 6-0.
6:19 p.m. Public Hearing was held to vacate easements Wolcott’s and Clarke’s Additions. At 6:20 p.m. Councilmember Crull moved and Councilmember Batty seconded that the hearing close. No oral or written arguments were heard. Roll call vote 6-0.
It was moved by Councilmember Batty and seconded by Councilmember Griffith that the Council adopt the following entitled Resolution No. 2024-29:
RESOLUTION VACATING EASEMENT RIGHTS
Roll call vote 6-0. Resolution adopted, signed by the Mayor and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
It was moved by Councilmember Batty and seconded by Councilmember Griffith that the Council read for the third time and adopt the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25 MUNICIPAL FEES AND CHARGES, SECTION 25-3 BUILDING SEWER PERMIT FEES OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES
Roll call vote 6-0. Motion approved.
Councilmember Engberg moved and Councilmember McWilliams seconded that the Council approve the renewal of the City’s health insurance contract with Wellmark Blue Cross for the FYE 2025. The cost decreased by 0.35%. The Personnel and Finance Committee approved the proposal and recommended approval. Motion approved, 6-0.
It was moved by Councilmember Griffith and seconded by Councilmember Batty that the Council adopt the following entitled Resolution No. 2024-30:
RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED VACATION AND SALE OF THE EAST-WEST ALLEY IN BLOCK SIX OF LEE’S ADDITION TO THE CIT OF MOUNT PLEASANT, IOWA
Roll call vote 6-0. Resolution adopted, signed by the Mayor and hereby made a portion of these minutes.
It was moved by Councilmember Engberg and seconded by Councilmember McWilliams that the Council set the date for the public hearing on the proposed FY 2024-2025 Budget.
Roll call vote 6-0. The hearing is set for Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.
It was moved by Councilmember Crull and seconded by Councilmember Engberg that the Council approve the resignation of Councilmember Batty. Motion approved, 5-0. Batty abstained. The Mayor Brimhall explained the process to appoint a Councilmember at the May 22, 2024 Council Meeting to finish the term of Councilmember Batty. For more information on the appointment process contact the City Clerk at City Hall.
Teresa Rose, Library Board President, informed the Council that the Library Board has completed a Strategic Plan for the Library.
It was moved by Councilmember Crull and seconded by Councilmember Batty that the Council adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:26 p.m. to meet in regular session Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
Steven K Brimhall, Mayor
ATTEST: Lori Davis, City Clerk
