REGULAR MEETING

The Fairbank City Council met in Regular session on Monday, February 28, 2005. Mayor Welsh called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. Members present: Frost, Suckow, Plaster and Kayser. Absent: Woods. Also present: Dave Ryan, Assistant Public Works Director; B.J. Sackett, Police Officer and Marlene Strempke, City Clerk.

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

Motion by Kayser, second by Plaster to open the Public Hearing on the FY 2006 Budget. Roll call vote—Ayes: Kayser, Plaster, Frost and Suckow. Nays: None. No comments were received from the public.

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

Motion by Plaster, second by Frost to approve RESOLUTION 2005-02—RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2006. Roll call vote—Ayes: Plaster, Frost, Suckow and Kayser. Nays: None.

Keith Oltrogge reviewed the audit for FY 2004.

Greg Halverson of BCEDC presented the city with a certificate of Recognition as an Economic Development Partner. He also gave an update on their activities.

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

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

Motion by Plaster, second by Frost to approve Ed Gipper as the city’s delegate to the Buchanan County E-911 Board with the Mayor as alternate. Roll call vote—Ayes: Plaster, Frost, Suckow and Kayser. Nays: None.

Motion by Frost, second by Suckow to hire Gary Ott for the utility/maintenance position at an annual salary of $22,500 with benefits subject of review in six months. Roll call vote—Ayes: Frost, Suckow, Kayser and Plaster. Nays: None.

The council spent time going over the list of capital improvements that was compiled earlier. Items were ranked according to high, medium or low priority. It will be reviewed on an on-going basis to monitor progress.

Motion by Suckow, second by Plaster to adjourn at 7:36 P.M. Roll call vote—Ayes: Suckow, Plaster, Frost and Kayser. Nays: None.

_____________________________________

Maurice Welsh, Mayor

______________________________________

Marlene Strempke, City Clerk