REGULAR MEETING

 

                The Fairbank City Council met in Regular Session on Monday, October 23, 2006.  In the absence of Mayor Welsh, Mayor Pro-Tem Ron Woods called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.  Members present:  Shields, Kayser, Frost, Woods and Mangrich.  Also present: B.J. Sackett, Police Chief; Ted Vorwald, Utility Superintendent; Heather Prendergast, City Attorney; Dave Ryan, Assistant Public Works Director; Ed Gipper, Fire Chief and Marlene Strempke, City Clerk.

                Motion by Mangrich, second by Frost to amend the agenda to include: Liquor License Renewal for Hoss’s, Training Costs for EMT’s, Fairbank Development Industrial Park and Fuel Excise Tax.  Roll call vote—Ayes: Mangrich, Frost, Shields and Kayser.  Nays: None.

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

                Motion by Kayser, second by Mangrich to approve the Minutes of the October 9^th Regular Meeting.  Roll call vote—Ayes: Kayser, Mangrich, Frost and Shields.  Nays: None.

                Motion by Shields, second by Mangrich to open the public hearing on the Expanded Urban Renewal Area Designation and Urban Renewal Plan Amendment.  Roll call vote—Ayes: Shields, Mangrich, Frost and Kayser.  Nays: None.  There were no written or oral comments made on the proposal. 

                Motion by Kayser, second by Frost to close the public hearing.  Roll call vote—Ayes: Kayser, Frost, Shields and Mangrich.  Nays: None.

                Motion by Shields, second by Frost to approve RESOLUTION 2006-24 – A RESOLUTION TO DECLARE NECESSITY AND ESTABLISH AN URBAN RENEWAL AREA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 403.4 OF THE CODE OF IOWA AND APPROVE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR 2006 ADDITION TO THE FAIRBANK URBAN RENEWAL AREA.  Roll call vote—Ayes: Shields, Frost, Mangrich and Kayser.  Nays: None.

                Motion by Kayser, second by Mangrich to hold the first reading, waive the second and third readings and approve ORDINANCE 300 – AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE DIVISION OF TAXES LEVIED ON A PORTION OF THE TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE 2006 ADDITION TO THE FAIRBANK URBAN RENEWAL AREA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 403.19 OF THE CODE OF IOWA.  Roll call vote—Ayes: Kayser, Mangrich, Frost and Shields.  Nays: None.

                Motion by Frost, second by Mangrich to open the public hearing on the voluntary annexation request.  Roll call vote—Ayes: Frost, Mangrich, Shields and Kayser.  Nays: None.  No comments written or oral were received.

                Motion by Mangrich, second by Kayser to close the public hearing.  Roll call vote—Ayes Mangrich, Kayser, Frost and Shields.  Nays:  None.  Final approval will be given after the agreements are drawn up and the financial aspects are finalized.

                Greg Halverson of the BCEDC was present to thank the city for its continued support and present a certificate of appreciation.  He said the annual report of activities for the year would be forthcoming in the near future.

                Motion by Frost, second by Kayser to approve the FY2006 Annual Report and submit it to the state.  Roll call vote—Ayes: Frost, Kayser, Mangrich and Shields.  Nays: None.

                The MMTG proposal was discussed at length.  There is another conference call set up for this week that will hopefully yield more information.  Bruce Weier and Bob Josten will be consulted for their opinions.

                Motion by Mangrich, second by Kayser to purchase a snow blower and attachments from B & H Manufacturing, Inc. at a cost of $6,460.18.  Roll call vote—Ayes Mangrich, Kayser, Frost and Shields. Nays: None.

                Motion by Shields, second by Frost to purchase a new computer system from Premier Technology at a cost of $2,830.00.  Roll call vote—Ayes: Shields, Frost, Mangrich and Kayser.  Nays: None.

                Motion by Shields, second by Kayser to purchase a new Christmas decoration for across Main Street.  Ted will choose one that will work with the cable system that is available.  Roll call vote—Ayes: Shields, Kayser, Mangrich and Frost.  Nays: None.

                Chief Sackett will look into getting a gas card for the police department.  It will be subject to a written policy of use which all officers must sign.

                Motion by Kayser, second by Mangrich to hold a special council meeting on Monday, November 6, 2006 at 5:30 P.M. to work on setting the fees for the permits required when zoning becomes effective on January 1, 2007.  The Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Adjustment will be invited to attend the meeting for their input since they will be involved in the enforcement.  Motion carried.

                Motion by Mangrich, second by Shields to approve the Application of Liquor License Renewal for Hoss’s.  Motion carried.

                Motion by Shields, second by Kayser to transfer $1,200 from Training Trust to Checking-Fire to pay for EMT training for Robert and Theresa Gipper as requested by Chief Ed Gipper.  Motion carried.

                The Fairbank Development Corp. needs an agreement from the City that states that they will repay the loan with TIF funds.  The City Attorney will draw up the agreement.

                The City will look into getting a tank and buying dyed diesel in bulk since it cannot file for a refund on diesel and would make it more convenient to fill the vehicles since more diesel vehicles are being added  to its fleet.

                Motion by Kayser, second by Mangrich to adjourn at 7:40 P.M.  Motion carried.

 

 

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                                                                                                     Ronald Woods, Mayor Pro-Tem

 

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Marlene Strempke, City Clerk