REGULAR MEETING

The Fairbank City Council met in Regular Session on Monday, February 24, 2003. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Welsh at 6:28 P.M. Members present: Kayser, Plaster, Frost, Suckow and Woods. Also present: Ted Vorwald, Utility Superintendent; Dave Ryan, Assistant Public Works Director; Clarence Leyh, Police Chief; Jim Peters, City Attorney and Marlene Strempke, City Clerk.

Motion by Kayser, second by Suckow to amend the agenda to include Electric Service Area Boundaries. Roll call vote—Ayes: Kayser, Suckow, Woods, Frost and Plaster. Nays: None.

Motion by Frost, second by Plaster to approve the agenda as amended. Roll call vote—Ayes: Frost, Plaster, Kayser, Woods and Suckow.

Motion by Suckow, second by Frost to approve the release and discharge of the Mortgage dated February 13, 1998. Roll call vote—Ayes: Suckow, Frost, Plaster, Kayser and Woods. Nays: None.

Motion by Woods, second by Suckow to open the Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2004 Budget. Roll call vote—Ayes: Woods, Suckow, Frost, Plaster and Kayser. Nays: None. No written or oral comments were received from the public.

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

Motion by Suckow, second by Plaster to approve RESOLUTION 2003-03—RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2004. Roll call vote—Ayes: Suckow, Woods, Kayser, Plaster and Frost. Nays: None.

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

Motion by Suckow, second by Frost to approve the Application for Renewal of Liquor License for Fairbank Food Center. Roll call vote—Ayes: Suckow, Frost, Plaster, Kayser and Woods. Nays: None.

Russ and Deb Myers were present with a Petition of Voluntary Annexation for property they own on the west of town. Motion by Kayser, second by Woods to approve RESOLUTION 2003-04—RESOLUTION FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION. Roll call vote—Ayes: Kayser, Woods, Suckow, Frost and Plaster. Nays: None.

Easements for the storm water drainage haven’t been received from the property owner’s attorney. Attorney Peters suggested someone contact the property owner and have him let him know what he wants the easement to contain and he would prepare the easement.

Police Chief Leyh will be attending the GTSB conference on March 25^th to 27^th in Des Moines.

Part-time officers will cover in his absence.

Motion by Woods, second by Frost to pay Chief Leyh an additional $500 per month for the remainder of this fiscal year in lieu of health insurance. Roll call vote—Ayes: Woods, Frost, Suckow, Plaster and Kayser. Nays: None.

Alternate locations for taking dogs running at large was discussed. It was also suggested that the charge to the owner be increased and that dogs be required to wear rabies vaccination and owner ID tags. Chief Leyh will get more information and it will be on the next agenda.

All donations received for pool construction will be deposited into the money market account to obtain the best interest rate possible until needed.

Motion by Kayser, second by Frost to draw up an agreement with REC to trade our service territory in the east ½ of the southwest ¼ section of Section 32 for their territory which is all of the southwest ¼ section of Section 33 south of the creek. If their Board of Directors approves it will be forwarded to the Iowa Utilities Board. Roll call vote—Kayser, Frost, Plaster, Suckow and Woods. Nays: None.

Motion by Suckow, second by Woods to adjourn at 7:38 P.M. Roll call vote—Ayes: Suckow, Woods, Kayser, Plaster and Frost. Nays: None.

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Maurice Welsh, Mayor

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Marlene Strempke, City Clerk