Fairview Park, Town Council
Meeting Minutes for January 10, 2012
Town of Fairview Park
Minutes of the January 10, 2012 Meeting
The Town Council held their regular meeting on Tuesday, January 10, 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 J. Antonini present. A motion was made by Tonya and seconded by Jim Moore to accept the minutes of the December meeting and financial report. The motion carried by voice vote.
A motion was made by Tonya and seconded by Phyllis to grant the mobile home permit submitted by John & Jessica Iacoli. The motion carried by voice vote.
It was reported that the work at the Marshal's office has been completed and it involved new baseboard heat, lighting brought up to code and new receptacles installed.
Jim Moore advised that he had spoken with Henry about conflict of interest concerning the David Wright property and asked that if anyone had questions for Henry this was the time to ask. Thane and Joan Doane asked if Henry was representing David Wright for the sale and buying of property. Henry advised that he had sold property to Mr. Wright, but that it was a limited representation and that he is not currently representing him. He advised that he is representing the Town and does not believe that he has a conflict of interest. After some heated comments, Larry advised of the Town's plan of action concerning the Wright property. All council members expressed their opinion that it was time to level fines and proceed with cleanup. The plan of action includes the passage of an unsafe building ordinance and the cleanup of the property. Sue is to order a dumpster and begin cleanup with pictures taken of the process.
Don Klinge asked if there was any additional information on the land near the old ball field for a new fire department building. There is no additional information at this time.
Bill Weber advised that he had received a request from Kathy Pearman to allow Wakofe to use the Town Hall twice weekly for 1 to 1 V2 hours at a reduced rate. After discussion it was decided to deny her request.
A motion was made by Tonya and seconded by Jim Moore to appoint Larry as Town Council President. The motion carried by voice vote.
A motion was made by Tonya and seconded by Phyllis to appoint Jim Hall as park superintendent. The motion carried by voice vote.
A motion was made by Jim Moore and seconded by Tonya to appoint Mike Strader as Marshal. The motion carried by voice vote.
A motion was made by Phyllis and seconded by Tonya to retain all current office, street and water employees. The motion carried by voice vote.
A motion was made by Jim Moore and seconded by Jim Hall to retain Henry L.
Antonini as town attorney. 3 council members voted in favor and 1 council member voted no.
A motion was made by Jim Moore and seconded by Phyllis to renew the contract with Rick Royal to operate the WWTP. The motion carried by voice vote.
A motion was made by Phyllis and seconded by Tonya to renew the contract with HWC engineering. The motion carried by voice vote
A motion was made by Tonya and seconded by Phyllis to renew the contract with the Fire Department. The motion carried with 3 voting in favor and one abstaining.
A motion was made by Tonya and seconded by Phyllis to approve the 2012 WWTP budget as presented. The motion carried by voice vote.
Don Klinge advised that the fire department roof possibly has a leak. He will obtain three estimates for repair and replacement and present to the Council next month.
A motion was made by Tonya and seconded by Jim Hall to pay the Town claims in the amount of $26,262.22, the water department claims in the amount of $54,720.38 and the wastewater claims in the amount of $5,375.21. The motion carried by voice vote.
The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. with a motion by Jim Moore and seconded by Phyllis. The motion carried by voice vote.
Attested to by:
Teresa Baker, Clerk-Treasurer
January 10, 2012
