REGULAR MEETING
The Fairbank City Council met in Regular Session on Monday, June 26, 2006. Mayor Welsh called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. Members present: Shields, Kayser, Frost, Mangrich and Woods. Also present: B. J. Sackett, Police Chief; Ted Vorwald, Utility Superintendent; Gary Ott, Maintenance Technician; Dave Ryan, Assistant Public Works Director; Ed Gipper, Fire Chief and Marlene Strempke, City Clerk.
Motion by Shields, second by Mangrich to amend the agenda to include Utility Easements, Pool and Beer Sales in Compliance with Ordinances. Roll call vote—Ayes: Shields, Mangrich, Kayser, Woods and Frost. Nays: None.
Motion by Mangrich, second by Frost to approve the agenda as amended. Roll call vote—Ayes: Mangrich, Frost, Shields, Woods and Kayser. Nays: None.
Motion by Kayser, second by Shields to approve the Minutes of the June 12th Regular meeting. Roll call vote—Ayes: Kayser, Shields, Frost, Mangrich and Woods. Nays: None.
Dean Brase was present for the requesting that some of the money they received be invested in CD’s at 5.3% interest for varied amounts of time.
Motion by Mangrich, second by Woods to hold the first reading of Ordinance 295 and to waive the second and third readings. Roll call vote—Ayes: Mangrich, Woods, Shields, Frost and Kayser. Nays: None.
Motion by Woods, second by Mangrich to adopt ORDINANCE 295 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FAIRBANK, IOWA, TO ADD AN ENGINE BRAKING (JAKE BRAKING) ORDINANCE. Roll call vote—Ayes: Woods, Mangrich, Kayser, Shields and Frost. Nays: None.
Motion by Kayser, second by Woods to approve RESOLUTION 2006-14 – RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING EMPLOYEE SALARIES. Roll call vote—Ayes: Kayser, Woods, Shields, Frost and Mangrich. Nays: None.
Motion by Frost, second by Shields to approve the Supplemental Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for Snow Removal on Iowa 281. Roll call vote—Aye: Frost, Shields, Woods, Kayser and Mangrich. Nays: None.
Ed Gipper asked if the money saved on the fire department roof could be put toward new lighting in the bays. The council will take another look at it later as it will occur in the next budget year.
The group receiving the property at 302 Forest has agreed to pay for the asbestos removal and testing. The fire department will look at using it for training.
Applications for possible grants for sidewalks will be out on July 1 and due October 1. More information will be gathered on the project.
Attorney Stevens will be asked to write a new ordinance regarding weeds as the current one is too vague. It will be the next agenda.
The junkyard has been abated for cleanup. July 10th will be the deadline to have it done before further action is taken.
Motion by Mangrich, second by Woods to have the bridge painted for $3,200 with ˝ of the cost coming from the electric department and ˝ of the cost from road use department. Roll call vote—Ayes: Mangrich, Woods, Frost and Kayser. Nays: Shields.
Motion by Woods, second by Kayser to approve RESOLUTION 2006-15 – RESOLUTION OF TRANSFER OF FUNDS to transfer $6,076 from Library Hi-Fi to Library Checking as per budget and the interest accumulated on road use tax, amount to be determined on June 30 as per state requirement. Roll call vote—Ayes: Woods, Kayser, Mangrich, Frost and Shields. Nays: None.
Motion by Woods, second by Shields to pay the bills as presented. Roll call vote—Ayes: Woods, Shields, Frost, Mangrich and Kayser. Nays: None.
Apex Office Supply.... 79.57
Alum-Line 67150.00
B & K Automotive 84.00
Border States Electric Supply.. 420.47
City of Fairbank 4116.82
Delta Dental.. 193.61
Don’s Truck Sales 57850.00
Fairbank Custom Embroidery 20.00
Force Flow 2051.66
John Deere Health 2931.84
Oelwein Daily Register.... 44.42
Office of Vehicle Services.... 60.00
Nicole Peterson.... 73.62
Rose Scarborough 27.00
Diana Gonzales.... 27.00
Sherri Kelley.... 27.00
Buchanan County Sheriff.. 206.50
Fairbank Postmaster 159.00
Clayton Energy Corporation 8219.39
US Cellular.. 211.05
Payroll Claims 8785.67
The Library Board approved the following claims on June 23, 2006:
Demco.. 138.13
Karen Tiedt.. 105.86
Rob Maricle.... 75.00
Baker & Taylor.. 478.61
Scholastic, Inc..... 16.00
Walden Books.... 67.94
Cooking For 2.... 17.98
Motion by Kayser, second by Shields to approve the Easement Agreement with Randy and Susan Robinson in conjunction with obtaining a utility easement. Roll call vote—Ayes: Kayser, Shields, Frost, Mangrich and Woods. Nays: None.
An anonymous letter received by the pool manager was discussed. Councilman Shields felt the ordinance should be changed to completely ban alcohol on the premises at the pool. The pool manager was not in any way at fault for the incident. Motion by Mangrich, second by Kayser to ask Attorney Stevens to write a resolution and that a sign be posted at the pool that says no alcohol on the premises at any time by anyone rather than changing the ordinance. Roll call vote—Ayes: Mangrich, Kayser, Woods and Frost. Nays: Shields.
Motion by Kayser, second by Mangrich to put the letters received by the anonymous letters as well as those involved on file. Roll call vote—Ayes: Kayser, Mangrich, Frost, Shields and Woods. Nays: None.
Before Fairbank Days next year a check will be made of all applicable ordinances to make sure there are no doubts and that everything is in compliance.
Motion by Shields, second by Kayser to adjourn at 7:50 P.M. Roll call vote: Ayes: Shields, Kayser, Mangrich, Frost and Woods. Nays: None.
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Maurice Welsh, Mayor
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Marlene Strempke, City Clerk