REGULAR MEETING

The Fairbank City Council met in Regular Session on Monday, February 23, 2004. Mayor Welsh called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. Members present: Suckow, Plaster and Frost. Absent: Woods and Kayser. Also present: Ted Vorwald, Utility Superintendent; Dave Ryan, Assistant Public Works Director; Clarence Leyh, Police Chief and Marlene Strempke, City Clerk.

Motion by Plaster, second by Frost to amend the agenda to include Designate to Fayette County E911 Board. Roll call vote—Ayes: Plaster, Frost and Suckow. Nays: None.

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

Motion by Suckow, second by Plaster to approve RESOLUTION 2004-04 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF MORTGAGE for two properties from the Housing Rehabilitation Program which have expired. Roll call vote—Ayes: Suckow, Plaster and Frost. Nays: None.

Motion by Plaster, second by Frost to open the Public Hearing on the FY 2004-05 Budget. Roll call vote—Ayes: Plaster, Frost and Suckow. Robert Maricle was present to ask if the taxes will be raised to balance the budget. The tax levy will remain the same as last year. No other comments, written or oral were received.

Motion by Frost, second by Suckow to close the Public Hearing. Roll call vote—Ayes: Frost, Suckow and Plaster. Nays: None.

Motion by Plaster, second by Frost to approve RESOLUTION 2004-05 – RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2005. Roll call vote—Ayes: Plaster, Frost and Plaster. Nays: None.

Motion by Suckow, second by Frost to approve the Application for Liquor License renewal for Pronto Market, Inc. Roll call vote—Ayes: Suckow, Frost and Plaster. Nays: None.

Motion by Suckow, second by Plaster to approve the Fire Contract and Agreement with Fairbank Township. The levy rate will be 40 ½ cents per thousand valuation. Roll call vote—Ayes: Suckow, Plaster, and Frost. Nays: None.

Ted contacted various businesses and organizations for donations to purchase Christmas decorations to replace some that are getting bad. The American Legion contributed $750, Fairbank Development $500, Fairbank State Bank $250 and the Knights of Columbus $100. Motion by Suckow, second by Plaster to order the proposed decorations with the city to pay the balance of $690 plus shipping. Roll call vote—Ayes: Suckow, Plaster and Frost. Nays: None.

Ted gave an update on pool construction. The paint colors for the interior have been selected. The deck drains will be a change order and should be ready for consideration at the next meeting.

Motion by Suckow, second by Frost to approve Pay Request # 6 to Pool Construction, Inc. in the amount of $32,062.50. Roll call vote—Ayes: Suckow, Frost and Plaster. Nays: None.

Motion by Plaster, second by Suckow to approve Ron Miller as the city’s designate to the Fayette County E911 Service Board. Dave Ryan will be the alternate. Roll call vote—Ayes: Plaster, Suckow and Frost. Nays: None.

Motion by Suckow, second by Frost to adjourn at 6:48 P.M. Roll call vote—Ayes: Suckow, Frost and Plaster. Nays: None.

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Maurice Welsh, Mayor

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Marlene Strempke, City Clerk