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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/06/1940 Council Minutes 56 May C, 10-zlO . Regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Fairfax, Iovra held this 6th day of May , 1940. The meeting was called to order at 7 : 30 M. by Mayor, Vim. Behle . The minutes of the proceeding meeting Were read and approved. It was moved by Councilman, C. E. Heaton, Seconded by Councilman, Frank J. Koy nihan and unanimously carried that 10m. E. Dvorak be elected Councelman to fill the vacancy caused by the death of former Councilman, John 4a1avr n, said Ism. E. Dvorak !, to serve the unexpired term of former Councilman, John Wavra.. Councilman, 101m. E. Dvorak was avTorn in by Mayor, Y,arn . Behle. It was moved b Councilman, C. J . Knickerbocker, seconded by by Councilman, C. J. Dvorak, and unanimously carried that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, in the exercise of a divine wisdom which surpasses all human understanding, the Supreme Ruler of the universe has seen fit to remove from among us our esteemed and beloved associate, friend, and brother, Councilman, John avra, and to call shim for- ever from labor to rest, and i KEREpS, henceforth we shall rails his kindly greetings, his friendly presence, his valued coLinsel and advice, and ;bile we mourn with his loved ones, his earthly departure, and deeply regret his final absence, we bow in submission to the will of Him who does all things wisely and well, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Torn _Council of the Town of Fairfax, Iowa that vie sincerely regret the passing of our associate, friend, and brother; that his absence from all future meetings is a loss which we sincerely feel, that a place, is vacant in our midst which never can be filled; and ?ve have sustained a loss ,ifhich can never be restored$ and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that az copy of these Resolutions be surea.d on the Derrnanent records of the Town of Fairfax, Inwa, in memoriam, and that a copy be sent to the family of him who has � Left, us, as a token of our esteem and reppect. 3 Signed J. Lm Kral_l, Clerk. Signed Wm. Berle, Mayor I Moved by Councilman, C. F. Heaton, seconded by Councilman, G. J . Lnickerbocker, and unanimously carried that the Clerk be and is authorized and instructed to rene-w Fire Insurance Policy cover- ing the Fire Truck which policy expires May 17, 1940 . m. Meeting of Riay 6, 1940 continued Moved by Councilman, C . J . Knickerbocker, seconded by Council- ! man, Frank J . oynihan, and unar3iinously carried to alto4. Wm- F. Zamasti 1 e s bill of '$7.00 . A petition signed by several residents of the vicinity the -� of trz�, Boland Horse Barn and yard r�a�s read said petition y � ,. complaining of the odor, unsanitary condition, etc . caused. by the gorse yards. ing After consi.derjthc petition it laas moved by Councilman, G . J. Dvorak Seconded by Councilman, Frank J. Vol-nihan, and unanimously carried to place the petition on file and that the Clerk be instructed to notify the xYzapxjKkxxufxtx lessees of the Boland barn , anal yards that the premises must be kept clean, free of disagreeable odor and properly disinfected, and further to inform them that if this is not done more drastic action will necessarily be taken. It was moved by Councilman, C. J. Knickerbocker, seconded by Councilman, C. F. Heaton and unanimously carried to regular monthly rubbi.ah pickup service be inaugerated, that some date suitable to 71m. F. Zama,stil be selected for each month in which the pickup will be rflade, and that the clerk be instructed and authorized in issue notice to each residence in the town advlsing teem of the services, date, etc . I It eras roved by Councilman, C. J. Knickerbocker, Seconded by Councilman, C. F. Heston, wind unanimously carried to pay the Clerk. X60.00 per year salary. It was moved by Councilman, Frank J . �oynihan, seconded by Councilman., Chas J. Dvorak, and nar?i7fiou.317T carried to pay the Treasurer $12 .00 pez year salary. So_iie discussion was had rei.ative to changing the corporate limits at the south and southeast part of town to have the corporate limits run to the center of the road ins Dead of to the north edge of the road, and to confer w,,ith the First District Supervisor regafding the change and the 1oossib7 e arrangement for care and maintenance of the road to the south and east of the corporate li ml�s. The Cleric was authorized to Look into this matter and report at the next regular meeting . There being no further business the Tweeting adjourned. F Town Clerk Mayor.