REGULAR MEETING

 

                The Fairbank City Council met in Regular Session on October 24, 2005 at 6:00 P.M.

In the absence of Mayor Welsh, Mayor Pro-Tem Ron Woods conducted the meeting.  Members present: Shields, Plaster, Woods, and Frost.  Absent: Kayser.  Also present:  B. J. Sackett, Police Chief; Ted Vorwald, Utility Superintendent; Ed Gipper, Fire Chief; Dave Ryan, Assistant Public Works Director and Marlene Strempke, City Clerk.

                Motion by Plaster, second by Frost to amend the agenda to include Stop Sign Ordinance.  Roll call vote—Ayes: Plaster, Frost and Shields.  Nays: None.

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

                Motion by Shields, second by Plaster to approve the Minutes of the October 10^th Regular Meeting.  Roll call vote—Ayes: Shields, Plaster and Frost.  Nays: None.

                Bob Baumann and Craig Codner were present with the final draft of the Agreement for Electric Service with Butler County REC.  They explained that the rates that were in the agreement will be higher than first presented.  Midstates Power Consulting is aware of these changes and is still recommending that the City sign the agreement.  Motion by Plaster, second by Frost to approve the Mayor signing the Agreement for Service with Butler County REC.  Roll call vote—Ayes: Plaster, Frost and Shields.  Nays: None.

                Greg Halverson from Buchanan County Economic Development presented a certificate of Recognition as an Economic Development Partner to the City of Fairbank.  He updated the council on some of the developments going on in the county.

                No information was available on the voluntary annexation on the east side of town so the matter was tabled.  Motion by Frost, second by Shields to approve RESOLUTION 2005-20 – RESOLUTION CORRECTING SCRIVENER’S ERROR IN PRIOR ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS.  Roll call vote—Ayes: Frost, Shields and Plaster.  Nays: None.

                Mutual Aid Agreement with Oelwein Ambulance Service was tabled until the next meeting to finish the terms of the agreement.

                Contract with Covenant Medical Center was tabled indefinitely.

                The new version of the City Driving Policy was discussed. It was felt that parts of it need to be rewritten so as to be clearer.

                Motion by Shields, second by Frost to approve the Fiscal Year 2005 Annual Report and submit it to the State.  Roll call vote—Ayes: Shields, Frost and Plaster.  Nays: None.

                Budget figures for the first quarter were reviewed.  It will be done again in three month unless circumstances warrant it sooner.

                TIF balances and possible options for certification were discussed.  The resolution for certification will be on the next agenda.  Motion by Shields, second by Frost to pay Russ Myers out of the balance currently in the TIF account rather than going through the certification.  Roll call vote—Ayes: Shields, Frost and Plaster.  Nays: None.

                Motion by Plaster, second by Frost to approve the first reading of ORDINANCE 291 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FAIRBANK, IOWA, PERTAINING TO STOP SIGNS.  Roll call vote—Ayes: Plaster. Frost and Shields. Nays: None.

                Motion by Shields, second by Plaster to adjourn at 7:18 P.M.  Roll call vote—Ayes: Shields, Plaster and Frost.  Nays: None.

 

                        

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                                                                                 Ron Woods, Mayor Pro-Tem

 

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Marlene Strempke. City Clerk