Town of Fairview Park
Minutes of the February 6, 2012 Special Meeting
The Town Council held a special meeting on Monday, February 6, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building. Roll call was taken with council members Larry Natalie, Tonya Smith, Phyllis Lambert and Jim Moore present. Jim Hall was absent.
The meeting was called to correct a technical error in the passage of the 2012 budget. A motion was made by Phyllis and seconded by Jim Moore to correct the technical error and pass the 2012 budget ordinance with corrections as presented. The motion carried by voice vote.
The meeting adjourned at 12:05 p.m. with a motion by Phyllis and second by Jim. The motion carried by voice vote.
Attested to by:
Teresa Baker, Clerk-Treasurer February 6, 2012
Town of Fairview Park
Minutes of the February 14, 2012 Meeting
The Town Council held their regular meeting on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building. The Pledge to the Flag was recited. Roll call was taken with council members Jim Hall, Larry Natalie, Tonya Smith, Phyllis Lambert and Jim Moore and attorney Henry L. Antonini present. A motion was made by Tonya and seconded by Jim Moore to accept the minutes of the January and February 6th meeting and financial report. The motion carried by voice vote.
Don Klinge presented 2 estimates for replacement of the Fire Department / Town Hall roof. A motion was made by Tonya and seconded by Phyllis to table any decision to allow time to look at the 2 estimates. The motion carried by voice vote.
Sue advised that there had been a problem with the software disk from Keystone for water billing. The January bill does not reflect the full increase, but the problem has been corrected. There will be no adjustments made to the January bill.
Tonya questioned the progress of the Wright property cleanup. Sue advised that 3 dumpsters had been filled and that a letter will be delivered to Mr. Wright as soon as he returns to the area giving him 10 days to fmish the cleanup or another dumpster will be brought in. Larry advised he had received a letter from the Health Department advising that they will not intervene on the Wright property at this point.
Larry has talked with persons involved in the County zoning and is exploring options in that area.
Don Klinge asked if there was any additional information on the land near the old ball field for a new fire department building. Larry advised that there was not a problem as far at IDEM was concerned. Don questioned the Town donating the property to the Fire Department. It was decided to wait to see what grant requirements are.
A motion was made by Tonya and seconded by Jim Moore to approve the Clerk-Treasurer's bond. The motion carried by voice vote.
Ordinance 2012-4 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SALARY ORDINANCE 2011-8 was read once in its entirety and once by title. A motion was made by Phyllis and seconded by Tonya to pass said ordinance. The motion carried by voice vote.
Resolution 2012-5, A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 2012-1 was read. A motion was made by Jim Moore and seconded by Phyllis to approve said Resolution. The motion carried by voice vote.
Teresa advised that the MVH 2012 budget has been cut $3,062.
Wayne and Paula Bower, owners of North Point Liquor asked the Council about the possibility of either leasing or buying a small piece of property by Washington and SR 63 in order to erect a sign for their business. The Council requested additional information on proposed sign design.
Jeff Gosnell advised that he filed a written complaint on a person whom the Council has jurisdiction over. He also advised that he felt any further interaction with said person he would consider harassment. Larry advised that the Council would investigate the complaint.
Leonard Akers complained about stray cats on Jackson. The Marshal noted the complaint.
A motion was made by Jim Hall and seconded by Tonya to pay the Town claims in the amount of $11,544.29, the water department claims in the amount of $22,312.98 and the wastewater claims in the amount of $8,286.42. The motion carried by voice vote.
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. with a motion by Tonya and seconded by Phyllis. The motion carried by voice vote.
Attested to by:
Teresa Baker, Clerk-Treasurer January 10, 2012