Town of Fairview Park
Minutes of the January 8, 2002 Meeting
The Town Council held their regular meeting on Tuesday, January 8, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building. Roll call was taken with council members Jim Hall, Larry Natalie, Tonya Smith, David Crane and Norma Snedeker present.
The minutes of the December meetings and financial report were approved with a motion by Tonya and seconded by Norma. The motion carried by voice vote.
A motion was made by Tonya and seconded by Norma to elect Larry Natalie as Council President. The motion carried by voice vote.
A motion was made by Tonya and seconded by Norma to retain all other Town and Water Department employees. The motion carried by voice vote.
Brad Hay, Hannum, Wagle & Cline advised that the lift station on Railroad is complete and the other two need electrical work completed. The man holes are being tested. Hannum, Wagle & Cline will help with specifications for lateral connection and a checklist for the inspector. Brad advised that the Town should compile a list of approved (licensed, bonded and insured) contractors to install laterals and for wastewater taps onto the main. Homeowners (or a relative) will be allowed to connect their own.
Complaints were received on the condition of Geneva Hills Road. Larry has contacted John Boyer and Brad Hay will also talk with him.
Reduction of Appropriation Resolution 2002-1 was read and a motion was made by Norma and seconded by David to pass said resolution. The motion carried by voice vote.
Sue requested the Council consider a raise in the water/sewer deposit. She will contact Pat Callahan and request he come to the next meeting to address this issue and removal from the IRC.
David Crane received a complaint from Patty Shull concerning standing water on her property at 3rd and Jackson. It was noted that she recently landscaped her land and that there was no problem prior to that. A meeting will be set up with Ms. Shull, Larry Natalie, Jim Hall and any other Council member that wishes to attend.
Leonard Akers suggested sending a letter to all residents around tax refund time soliciting contributions toward the Lilly Endowment Fund.
A motion was made by Tonya and seconded by Jim to return unclaimed moneys in the amount of $16.67 to the water department. The motion carried by voice vote.
The Police Log was turned in for December.
A motion was made by David and seconded by Norma to pay the Town claims in the amount of $5,924.28, the wastewater claims of $44,198.72 and the Water Department claims in the amount of $8,239.47. The motion carried by voice vote.
The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. with a motion by David and seconded by Norma. The motion carried by voice vote.
Attested to by:
Teresa Baker, Clerk-Treasurer
January 8, 2002
