REGULAR MEETING

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

Motion by Woods, second by Plaster to amend agenda to include Public Hearing for Voluntary Annexation and Dispatch Fees for FY 05-06. Roll call vote—Ayes: Woods, Plaster, Frost and Kayser. Nays: None.

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

Motion by Frost, second by Plaster to open the Public Hearing on the petitions for voluntary annexation. Roll call vote—Ayes: Frost, Plaster, Kayser and Woods. Nays: None. No written or oral comments were received. Mayor Welsh and Councilman Woods reported on the meeting with the supervisors and trustees and clarified the boundaries.

Motion by Kayser, second by Plaster to close the public hearing. Roll call vote—Ayes: Kayser, Plaster, and Frost. Abstain: Woods.

Motion by Frost, second by Kayser to approve the following two resolutions – RESOLUTION 2005-06—RESOLUTION APPROVING VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION for John and Sharon Woods and RESOLUTION 2005-07—RESOLUTION APPROVING VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION for Ronald Woods, John Woods and G & R Wilson Farms, Inc. Roll call vote—Ayes: Frost, Kayser, and Plaster. Abstain: Woods.

Connie Smith from Fayette County Economic Development gave a presentation on "County Endowment Funds". She asked that the city appoint a representative for the Foundation Board. She will be notified when someone is chosen.

Motion by Kayser, second by Frost to approve RESOLUTION 2005-08—RESOLUTION FOR RELEASE OF SECURITY FOR COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE EAST KNOLL RIDGE, THIRD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF FAIRBANK, IOWA. Roll call vote—Ayes: Kayser, Frost and Plaster. Abstain: Woods.

Motion by Plaster, second by Frost to approve the Application for a Liquor License for Costa’s Sports Bar and Grill. Roll call vote—Ayes: Plaster, Frost, Woods and Kayser.

Motion by Frost, second by Woods to appoint Bob Shields to fill the vacancy on the city council. Roll call vote—Ayes: Frost, Woods Kayser and Plaster. Nays: None. The council thanked Dean Mangrich for his interest in the position and hoped he would consider running in the fall elections. Mayor Welsh administered the oath of office to Mr. Shields and he took his place at the council table.

Mayor Welsh appointed Ron Woods as the new Mayor Pro-Tem.

Motion by Woods, second by Frost to draw up an agreement with Jason Princer to manage the concession stand at the ballpark. Roll call vote—Ayes: Woods, Frost, Shields, Plaster and Kayser. Nays: None.

Motion by Plaster, second by Frost to sign a contract with Steve Carey Lawn Service to mow the cemetery for the season at a starting price of $255 with a possible raise to $265 depending on the price of gas. Roll call vote—Ayes: Plaster, Frost, Shields, Woods and Kayser. Nays: None.

The dispatch fees for FY 2005-06 was discussed. It was decided we would probably need to pay the $8,150 asked for the upcoming year but will continue to look for other options.

Motion by Frost, second by Woods to adjourn at 7:37 P.M. Roll call vote—Ayes: Frost, Woods, Kayser, Plaster and Shields. Nays: None.

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Maurice Welsh, Mayor

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Marlene Strempke, City Clerk