REGULAR MEETING

The Fairbank City Council me in Regular Session on Monday, November 22, 2004. Mayor Welsh called the meeting to order at 6:09 P.M. Members present: Suckow, Frost, Woods and Plaster. Absent: Kayser. Also present: Ted Vorwald, Utility Superintendent; Dave Ryan, Assistant Public Works Director and Marlene Strempke, City Clerk.

Motion by Woods, second by Suckow to amend the agenda to include hiring part-time help for snow removal. Roll call vote—Ayes: Woods, Suckow, Frost and Plaster. Nays: None.

Motion by Frost, second by Plaster to approve the agenda as amended. Roll call vote—Ayes: Frost, Plaster, Woods and Suckow. Nays: None.

Motion by Plaster, second by Frost to open the Public Hearing on the updated Hazard Mitigation Plan. Roll call vote—Ayes: Plaster, Frost, Suckow and Woods. Nays: None. Garrett Pedersen from INRCOG explained that the plan must be updated every five years to remain eligible for grants and other federal programs. No other comments were received.

Motion by Woods, second by Suckow to close the Public hearing and approve RESOLUTION 2004-16 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRBANK, IOWA, ADOPTING AN UPDATED HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF FAIRBANK. Roll call vote—Ayes: Woods, Suckow, Frost and Plaster. Nays: None.

Motion by Suckow, second by Frost to approve the Application for Renewal of Liquor License from the American Legion. Roll call vote—Ayes: Suckow, Frost, Plaster and Woods. Nays: None.

Motion by Woods, second by Suckow to hold the second reading and suspend the rules and waive the third reading of Ordinance 287. Roll call vote—Ayes: Woods, Suckow, Frost and Plaster. Nays: None.

Motion by Frost, second by Plaster to adopt ORDINANCE 287 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FAIRBANK, IOWA, PERTAINING TO NATURAL GAS RATE. Roll call—Ayes: Frost, Plaster, Suckow and Woods. Nays: None.

Motion by Woods, second by Suckow to approve RESOLUTION 2004-17 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CORRECTIVE DOCUMENTS FOR BOUNDARY DISPUTE. Roll call vote—Ayes: Woods, Suckow, Frost and Plaster. Nays: None.

Motion by Woods, second by Suckow to certify the entire amount of TIF debt ($1,235,614) to the county auditors. Roll call vote—Ayes: Woods, Suckow, Frost and Plaster. Nays: None.

After discussing the issue of alcohol on city property with the insurance agent, it is felt the current policy was adequate.

Motion by Woods, second by Suckow to approve $500 in funding to the Buchanan County Economic Development Commission as the utility’s contribution. Roll call vote—Ayes: Woods, Suckow, Frost and Plaster. Nays: None.

Sharon Fairchild and Julie Jetter were present to explain the Housing for People with Mental Disabilities, Inc. program. There is a possibility they may be interested in doing something in Fairbank if details can be worked out.

Anne Kimber of IAMU is working on getting information together for the Green Energy project for the next meeting.

Motion by Suckow, second by Woods to purchase a snow blade from Don’s Truck Sales at a cost of $4,214 and a Vactron E-vac from Midwest Underground Supply, LLC at a cost of $12,500. Both will be paid for with electric department funds. Roll call vote—Ayes: Suckow, Woods, Plaster and Frost. Nays: None.

Motion by Suckow, second by Frost to hire Brian Jackson at $10.00 per hour for snow removal. Roll call vote—Ayes: Suckow, Frost, Plaster and Woods. Nays: None.

Motion by Suckow, second by Frost to adjourn at 7:50 P.M. Roll call vote—Ayes: Suckow, Frost, Plaster and Woods. Nays: None.

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Maurice Welsh, Mayor

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Marlene Strempke, Clerk