REGULAR MEETING

The Fairbank City Council met in Regular Session on Monday, November 26, 2001. Mayor Welsh called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. Members present: Plaster, Suckow, Frost and Woods. Absent: Kayser. Also present: Ted Vorwald, Utility Superintendent; Jim Peters, City Attorney; Rick Deitrick, Acting Police Chief; Dave Ryan, Assistant Public Works Director, and Marlene Strempke, City Clerk.

Motion by Plaster, second by Suckow to amend the agenda to include Flagpole at Veteran’s Park and Natural Gas Pricing. Roll call vote—Ayes: Plaster, Suckow, Frost and Woods. Nays: None.

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

Motion by Woods, second by Suckow to approve the second reading and waive the third reading of ORDINANCE 266—AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FAIRBANK, IOWA, 1999, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION CREATING VOTING PRECINCTS. Roll call vote—Ayes: Woods, Suckow, Frost, and Plaster. Nays: None.

Motion by Plaster, second by Frost to approve RESOLUTION 2001-16—RESOLUTION FOR COLLECTION OF RATES AND CHARGES PURSUANT TO CODE OF IOWA CHAPTER 384.84. Roll call vote—Ayes: Plaster, Frost, Suckow and Woods. Nays: None.

The paper work for the East Knoll Ridge 3^rd Addition was not ready so will be on next agenda.

Ted gave a report on the type of paint that was to be used on the water tower and that the clear coat would be used only on the lettering. It was decided to wait before making a decision on hiring an engineer to oversee the painting.

Motion by Plaster, second by Suckow to approve white silence as the color of the water tower with hunter green lettering. Roll call vote—Ayes: Plaster, Suckow, Frost and Woods. Nays: None.

The Fairbank Women’s Club has asked to put a flag and flagpole in Veteran’s Park. Motion by Suckow, second by Woods to approve the request if they agree to cover costs of installation and all future maintenance. Roll call vote—Ayes: Suckow, Woods, Plaster and Frost. Nays: None.

A considerable amount of time was spent discussing natural gas purchase and selling prices and the consequences of a price reduction to customers. It was decided to lower price to $.88 per CCF. An ordinance will be on the next agenda to begin the process to accomplish this.

Motion by Suckow, second by Woods to adjourn. Roll call vote—Ayes: Suckow, Woods, Plaster and Frost. Nays: None.

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Maurice Welsh, Mayor

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Marlene Strempke, City Clerk