Town of Fairview Park
Minutes of the September 11, 2001 Meeting
Leonard Akers lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Town Council held their regular meeting on Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 6:30 p at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building. Roll call was taken with council members Jim Hall, Jim Hall, Larry Natalie, Tonya Smith, David Crane and Norma Snedeker and Attorney Henry J. Antonini present.
The minutes of the August meetings and financial report were approved with a motion by Jim and seconded by David. The motion carried by voice vote.
Lon Gardner, Hannum, Wagle & Cline advised that Division A Section III is complete except Parke and laterals on Washington; Section II has 2 runs left to do. Section I has everything east of Chestnut complete. The anticipated completion date is November l, 2001 with prepping for asphalt to begin the first of October. Lon also reported that Division B will be completed by the end of the month. Lon presented 2 inspected and approved pay requests for contractors.
A motion was made by Tonya and seconded by Norma to pass the 2002 Budget as presented. The motion carried by voice vote.
Henry Antonini advised the majority of the easements have been done for Parke and he is working on the temporary easements for Washington.
Questions were posed concerning private companies dumping waste in the sewer plant. It was advised that the plant is not designed to accept waste from trucks.
It was advised that the Construction Company is responsible for all properties for 1 year after the completion of the project.
One resident complained of low water pressure on Parke, Sue would have guys check that.
Larry Carlson from the Vermillion County Community Foundation made a presentation on a proposed endowment whereby the foundation would contribute $7,500 if the town raised $3,500 for a total endowment of $11,000. The Council would need to make a decision by October 11 and have 1 year from the date of the letter of commitment to raise the money. The Town would then receive the interest earnings up to 5% per year to be used as needed.
Sue advised of two delinquent sewer bills. Henry advised he would check the procedure for small claims.
Transfer Resolution #2001-6, transferring $1,000 from account 2-29 to account 3-18.2 was passed with a motion by Tonya and seconded by David. The motion carried by voice vote.
Rev. Randy Perry advised his car broke down on Kibby Street and the Marshal had it towed. He requested that the Town pay the towing bill. After much discussion and relating of the facts, the Council voted to support the Marshal and deny Rev. Perry's request.
Leonard Akers requested the Town check on PERF for their employees.
The Police Log was turned in for September.
A motion was made by David and seconded by Norma to pay the Town claims in the amount of $7,061.31, the wastewater claims of $518,090.84 and the Water Department claims in the amount of $11,653.06. The motion carried by voice vote.
The meeting adjourned with a motion by Tonya and seconded by Jim. The motion carried by voice vote.
Attested to by:
Teresa Baker, Clerk-Treasurer
September 11, 2001
