Town of Fairview Park
Minutes of the December 10, 2002 Meeting
The Town Council held their regular meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building. Roll call was taken with council members James Hall, Tonya Smith, Norma Snedeker and David Crane and Attorney Henry J. Antonini present.
The minutes of the November meeting and financial report were approved with a motion by Norma and seconded by David. The motion carried by voice vote.
Henry sent a letter to Mr. Tierney, 765 S. Towne concerning the numerous vehicles parked in the back of his property. Mr. Tierney has removed all but two vehicles and he will move those as soon as possible. A letter was also sent to Jim Laney concerning his rooster and chickens. Mr. Laney advised that he has removed the rooster, but feels the chickens should be grandfathered in, since there have been chickens there since 1936. Henry advised the Council to check both premises to see if everything was satisfactory and if not he will pursue further action.
Jim Hall advised that the catch basins at 3rd and Washington have been cleaned out.
A complaint was noted from Phyllis Lambert, that the french drain had not been put back into place at 6th and Davis after the contractor removed it. Hannum, Wagle and Cline will be contacted.
Chuck Strobel advised he had three residents that had gotten permits, but have not installed sewers. Chuck was advised to hold onto the permits until next spring.
Transfer Resolution 2002-6, a resolution transferring moneys from the CCI Fund to the General Fund was read. A motion was made by Norma and seconded by David to pass said resolution. The motion carried by voice vote.
The year-end meeting was set for December 30, 2002 at 7:00 p.m.
It was noted that Mr. Dean Ellis has seven RV's parked on his property that are paying water only. The council felt to be fair that these water users should also be paying sewer rates like all other Fairview Park residents. Mr. Ellis stated he felt that this was a back handed way to clean out the trailer park. Mr. Ellis was assured that was not the case. A motion was made by Jim and seconded by David to charge sewer rates to the RV water users beginning in January. The motion carried by voice vote. Mr. Ellis advised he would talk with his renters and get back with the Council at their next meeting.
Dean Strohm with the Citizens Society commended the group and the Council for the progress made since the society's formation in 1997. The newest project has just been completed with the purchase of a thermal imaging camera, with the society providing $5,800 in funding and the Town providing $6,800.
Jeff & Mary Liester requested water and sewage service for a new home they will be building west of 1st Street and north of the Middle School. A motion was made by Norma and seconded by David to provide service, with the fact noted that the homeowner would be responsible for running the pipe to the mains. The motion carried by voice vote.
Chris Tierney is not living at the residence at 765 S. Towne St and has no water service, but is still paying sewer rates. He questioned if there was anyway to stop paying. Henry advised that rates were calculated on the number of residents in the Town and everyone had to pay in order to meet the bond obligation.
Steve Lane advised the Fire Department had their election of officers and the new officers for 2003 are as follows: Chief-Doug Curry; Asst. Chief-Steve Lane; Ist Capt.-Neil Costello, 2nd Capt.-Jim Moore, 1st Lt.-Don Klinge; 2nd Lt.Brian Strohm.
Chuck Strobel advised that the treatment plant was at 44.7% capacity and that the plant is in total compliance.
The Police Log was turned in for November.
A motion was made by Norma and seconded by David to pay the Town claims in the amount of $31,240.00, the wastewater claims of $4,742.81 and the water department claims in the amount of $44,260.09. The motion carried by voice vote.
The meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m. with a motion by Jim and seconded by David. The motion carried by voice vote.
Attested to by:
Teresa Baker, Clerk-Treasurer
December 10, 2002
Town of Fairview Park
Minutes of the December 30,2002 Meeting
The Town Council held their year-end meeting on Monday, December 30, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building. Roll call was taken with council members Jim Hall, Larry Natalie, Tonya Smith and David Crane present.
Larry advised that USDA/RD would not consider reimbursement for the water department until the construction account is closed. It was the consensus of the Council to make the reimbursement top priority and if that would not be considered then the left over money would be used for a storage shed.
The mailman complained of steep drop offs on 3rd Street and on Lincoln Street. The Town will put white rock in those areas.
Chuck Strobel advised that there are still problems with the chlorinating/dechorinating unit. Hannum, Wagle and Cline are to make adjustments. He also advised that the punch list for the wastewater plant has not yet been complete.
Transfer Resolution 2002-7 was read and a motion was made by Tonya and seconded by Jim to pass said resolution. The motion carried by voice vote.
Salary Ordinance 2002-8 was read once in its entirety and twice by title. A motion was made by Tonya and seconded by David to pass said Ordinance. The motion carried by voice vote.
A contract addendum for Hannum, Wagle and Cline was read and a motion was made by Jim and seconded by Tonya to approve the addendum pending payment approval by RD. The motion carried by voice vote.
A motion was made by David and seconded by Jim to not renew the mowing contract for 2003 and to have the mowing done by town employees. The motion carried by voice vote.
Chuck Strobel presented a letter outlining his service proposal and fee for 2003. Copies were given to the Council for consideration at the January meeting.
A motion was made by Tonya and seconded by David to pay the Town claims in the amount of $4,913.12 and the wastewater claims in the amount of $24,300.00. The motion carried by voice vote.
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. with a motion by David and seconded by Tonya. The motion carried by voice vote.
Attested to by:
Teresa Baker, Clerk-Treasurer
December 30, 2002
