REGULAR MEETING - Fairbank



REGULAR MEETING

The Fairbank City Council met in regular session on Monday, January 9, 2012. Mayor Welsh called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M with the Pledge of Allegiance. Members present: Vorwald, Woods, Mangrich, Sullivan and Erickson. Also present: Dave Ryan, Public Works Director; Heather Prendergast, City Attorney; Gary Ott, Assistant Public Works Director; B. J. Sackett, Police Chief and Marlene Strempke, City Clerk.

Motion by Sullivan, second by Woods to amend the agenda to include Fayette County Local Housing Trust Fund. Roll call vote—Ayes: Sullivan, Woods, Vorwald, Mangrich and Erickson. Nays: None.

Motion by Erickson, second by Vorwald to approve the agenda as amended. Roll call vote—Ayes: Erickson, Vorwald, Sullivan, Mangrich and Woods. Nays: None.

Motion by Vorwald, second by Woods to approve the minutes of the December 12, 2011 regular meeting. Roll call vote—Ayes: Vorwald, Woods, Erickson, Mangrich and Sullivan. Nays: None.

Motion by Sullivan, second by Mangrich to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Receipts for the month of December were: General, $20,090.77; Special Revenue, $17,611.33; TIF, $4,920.89; Capital Projects, $38.88; Permanent Funds, $274.95 and Proprietary Funds, $114,534.05. Disbursements were: General, $22,870.83; Special Revenue, $11,213.57; TIF, $18,750.00 and Proprietary, $94,186.75. Balance on hand at close of business on December 31, 2011 was $2,146,001.02. Roll call vote—Ayes: Sullivan, Mangrich, Erickson, Woods and Vorwald. Nays: None.

Adam Kerns and Tim O’Loughlin were present to talk about the employee health insurance options.

Motion by Vorwald, second by Woods to stay with Plan C48 with a February 1 renewal date for the next year. Roll call vote—Ayes: Vorwald, Woods, Erickson, Mangrich and Sullivan. Nays: None.

Motion by Vorwald, second by Sullivan to go with Tim O’Loughlin as the agent for next year. Roll call vote—Ayes: Vorwald, Sullivan, Erickson and Woods. Nays: Mangrich.

Additional quotes will be solicited for the storage building and they will be opened at the January 23rd council meeting.

Motion by Erickson, second by Woods to approve RESOLUTION 2012-01 – RESOLUTION VACATING PORTIONS OF BENTON STREET BETWEEN PATERSON AND SOUTH STREET. Roll call vote—Ayes: Erickson, Woods, Vorwald, Sullivan and Mangrich. Nays: None.

There was discussion on possible tax abatements for new tenants for the industrial park. The city attorney will have a legal opinion ready for the January 23rd council meeting.

Motion by Mangrich, second by Sullivan to approve Ted Vorwald’s attendance at the IAMU winter meeting. Roll call vote—Ayes: Mangrich, Sullivan, Woods and Erickson. Nays: None. Abstain: Vorwald.

The following appointments were made for 2012-2014: Mayor Pro-Tem: Ron Woods; Public Safety: Sullivan and Erickson, alternate Vorwald; Public Works: Woods and Vorwald, alternate Mangrich; Health & Social Services, Mangrich and Sullivan, alternate Erickson; Culture & Recreation, Erickson & Vorwald, alternate Sullivan; Community & Economic Development, Vorwald and Mangrich, alternate Erickson; General Government, Woods and Sullivan, alternate Mangrich; Business Type Activities, Woods and Vorwald, alternate Sullivan; Landfill Commission, Welsh; Buchanan County 911, Ron Miller; Fayette County 911, Ron Miller.

Motion by Sullivan, second by Mangrich to approve the bills as presented. Roll call vote—Ayes: Sullivan, Mangrich, Erickson, Woods and Vorwald. Nays: None.

Arnold Motor Supply, Veh Maint. 86.46

Barron Motor Supply, Veh Maint. 14.39

Black Hawk Waste Disposal, Service 4498.26

Buchanan County, Election Exp 1532.55

B & B Farm Store, Oil 11.82

Butler County REC, Electricity 47558.94

City of Oelwein, Labor & Jet truck 185.00

Clayton Energy Corp, Reservation 7408.84

Don’s Truck Sales, Veh Maint 210.52

Electrical Engineering & Equipment, Supplies 29.46

Emergency Medical Products, Supplies 153.06

John Deere Financial. Cloth. Allow 45.98

Hawkins, Supplies 1189.66

Hawkeye Fire & Safety Co. Services 121.30

Iowa Fighters Association, Dues 286.00

IA Assoc. of Municipal Utilities, Services 379.57

IMFOA, Dues 30.00

Iowa Parks & Recreation, Training 110.00

Windstream, Service 418.57

Keystone Laboratories, Testing 241.80

Mason City Business Systems 87.14

Matt Parrott, Supplies 78.78

Modern Building Products, Supplies 633.84

Oelwein Publishing, Publications 73.52

O’Reilly Auto Parts, Veh Maint 141.69

TriTech Emergency Medical Systems, Services 165.00

Office of Vehicle Services, Inspection 10.00

Pronto Market, Gas 1170.62

Pro Hydro-Testing, Services 755.00

Rite Price Office Supply, Supplies 89.56

Roberts, Stevens & Prendergast, PLC, Services 310.00

Rosenbauer South Dakota, LLC, Equip 300.00

Superior Signals, Inc. Supplies 176.80

Temple Display, LTD, Supplies 215.30

USA Bluebook, Supplies 715.04

Bronson Wierck, Labor 525.00

Woods Construction, Labor 855.00

Waterloo, Fire Service, Mutual Aid 150.00

Clayton Energy, Gas 14597.40

Stamp Fulfillment Services, Supplies 1741.60

US Cellular, Service 166.31

Delta Dental, Premium 188.04

Wellmark, Premium 4317.86

City of Fairbank, Utilities 3317.83

Fairbank Postmaster, Postage 145.00

Fairbank Postmaster, Replenish Petty Cash 22.91

Fairbank Development Corp, Loan Payment 18750.00

City of Fairbank, Utilities 180.05

Treasurer, State of Iowa, Sales Tax 2140.91

IPERS, Benefits 2559.52

US Treasury, 941 Taxes 3872.56

Payroll Claims 14070.07

The Library Board approved the following claims on January 4, 2012:

Fairbank Public Library, Replenish Petty Cash 16.10

Northeast Security Bank, Lock Box 15.00

Baker & Taylor, Books 443.41

Book Look, Books 127.51

Karen Tiedt, DVD 16.99

Modern Building Products, Maint 3.98

Fairbank Floor Covering, Build. Maint 280.58

Miller Plumbing & Heating, Build Maint 118.09

Payroll Claims 1249.31

Motion by Mangrich, second by Woods to pledge $1,000 to the Fayette County Local Housing Trust as local match to allow them to attempt to secure grant funds. Roll call vote—Ayes: Mangrich, Woods, Erickson, Vorwald and Sullivan. Nays: None.

Motion by Mangrich, second by Woods to adjourn at 7:45 P.M. Roll call vote—Ayes: Mangrich, Woods, Vorwald, Sullivan and Erickson. Nays: None.

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Maurice Welsh, Mayor

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Marlene Strempke, City Clerk

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