REGULAR MEETING

 

The Fairbank City Council met in Regular Session on Monday, April 24, 2006.  Mayor Welsh called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.  Members present:  Shields, Frost, Kayser, Woods and Mangrich.  Also present: B. J. Sackett, Police Chief; Ted Vorwald, Utility Superintendent; Gary Ott, Maintenance Technician; Ed Gipper, Fire Chief; Carter Stevens, City Attorney and Marlene Strempke, City Clerk.

Motion by Kayser, second by Frost to amend the agenda to include Service Agreement with Alliant Energy.  Roll call vote—Ayes: Kayser, Frost, Shields, Woods and Mangrich.  Nays: None.

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

Bob Shields has been representing the council at the planning and zoning meeting and gave an update on the progress so far.  They should be ready for the public hearings by the end of May. Brian Shoon is planning to attend the second meeting in May to explain the process.

Motion by Kayser, second by Mangrich to open the public hearing on the $65,000 Loan Agreement.  Roll call vote—Kayser, Mangrich Frost, Shields and Woods.  Nays: None.  No written objections were received and no written or oral objections were given at the meeting. 

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

Motion by Mangrich, second by Frost to approve RESOLUTION 2006-11 – RESOLUTION TAKING ADDITIONAL ACTION TO ENTER INTO A LOAN AGREEMENT. Roll call vote—Ayes: Mangrich, Frost, Shields, Woods and Kayser.  Nays: None.

The utility easements were discussed at length.  It was decided to put the utilities on the south side of the road rather that the north side.  The city attorney’s office will begin drawing up the required easements for those involved.

Quotations for a new snow plowing truck and a fire rescue truck were presented. Snowplow truck bids were received from Don’s Truck Sales and Hawkeye International Trucks.  Motion by Mangrich, second by Woods to accept the low bid from Don’s Trucks for $86,875 for a 2007 Sterling truck and plow and an additional $2,260 for the stainless steel dump body.  Roll call vote—Ayes: Mangrich, Woods, Shields, Frost and Kayser.  Nays: None.

Ed Gipper presented the information on the fire rescue truck.  They have selected an Alumiline Body at a cost of $56,125.  They haven’t decided on the chassis but are looking at three models ranging in price from $59,000 to $65,000.  When the decision is made they will come back to the council.  Motion by Kayser, second by Mangrich to proceed with the purchase of the body at a cost of $56,125.  Roll call vote—Ayes: Kayser, Mangrich, Frost and Woods.  Nays: Shields.

Motion by Woods, second by Frost to set the date for the public hearing on the FY 2006 budget amendment for Monday, May 8, 2006 at 6:10 P.M.  Roll call vote—Ayes: Woods, Frost, Mangrich, Kayser and Shields.  Nays: None.

Bob Shields representing the pool committee gave an update on the pool.  Weather permitting, the pool will open May 31.  A list of the staff hired to date was presented to the council.

The council gave permission for two representatives from the city attend the Power
Supply Workshop in Ankeny on May 10.

Motion by Mangrich, second by Shields to approve the Form of Service Agreement with Alliant Energy.  Roll call vote—Ayes: Mangrich, Shields, Woods, Kayser and Frost.  Nays: None.

Motion by Mangrich, second by Woods to adjourn at 7:15 P.M.  Roll call vote—Ayes: Mangrich, Woods, Kayser, Shields, and Frost.  Nays: None.

 

 

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                                                                  Maurice Welsh, Mayor

 

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Marlene Strempke, City Clerk