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HAPPY HOLIDAYS !
December 1999
ATTENTION KIDS! Y S LIBRARY LORE
The annual American,Legion Christmas Party is Sale, Sale; Salel 1! Come and help support.your
this Sunday, December 1O . Doors open.at 4:30 library by buying used books. Available for
PK with Santa's helper clowns arriving at 5.00 Christmas giving are "beanies", handmade stockings
PM. The famous Mr. Claus himself will also and ornaments right off the tree! All proceeds will
mare an appearance, with goodies and fun for all! help buy new books. Donations are also accepted.
846-2994
SANTA'S HELPERS NEEDED Library Hours:
There are 2 immediate openings on Fairfax's
Planning and Zoning Committee. A construction Monday: 10-8
industry background is not rewired,just an Tuesday: 4- 8
interest in what's going on in our growing 'Wednesday: 2- 8
community, This volunteer committee meets as Thursday: 4-8
needed, with meetings typically occurring once a Friday: 10 -6
month. Interested Fairfax citizens should contact Saturday: 9- 12
Chairman Terry Johnson or City Hall.
CITY NEWS
Thanks go to Ken Selzer and Dan Shakespeare for Bill Voss was appointed Mayor effective January 1,
their past involvement with this important 2000 at the December 10 Council Meeting. Council
committee, members for the 2000-2001 term are as follows:
Also, watch for upcoming information regarding Jo Ann Beer
part-time openings at City Hall. Cheryl Scott(new member)
Alisa Shakespeare
Cory Stockton
UPCOMING MEETINGS Marianne Wainwright
Library Board
January 10, 2000—7:00 PM Meeting minutes are attached.
Library Community Room
A round of applause goes to outgoing Mayor Brian
City Council Stallman and Council Member Jack.Harville for jobs
January 11, 2000—7:00 PM well done.
City Hall
VETERAN'S M.EMORIAL'U'P DATE
Bud Burger reports that the Veteran's Memorial will be located along Highway 151 near the Dairy(ween,
thanks to the Selzer family. A construction schedule will be announced at a later date.
WATER NEWS— 'RESERVED FOR YOU!
THE PRESSURE'S ON! Local news items are always welcome in the Fairfax
A bonus for residents of Fairfax proper may be Facts. Please submit to Betty Panek City Clerk by
increased water pressure due to the new water the 2"d Friday of each month.
lower system. When the new tower is operational,
citizens with older plumbing should check for
leaks at joints that may not be accustomed to this
added benefit.
CITY OF FAIRFAX
City council meeting
December,14, 1,999
Mayor SuAlman called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. Council members Beer,Harville,
Stockton and Wainwright. Shakespeare arrived at 6:50 p.rn,
Motion Beer,2"d Flarville to approve the Agenda,Minutes of the November IOb Council Meeting,
Clerk's Budget and Financial Reports.MC.
The council discussed raising the Mayor's Salary and the Council pay.Motion Harville,2"'
Stockton to raise the Mayor's salary to$2,000 and the council pay per meeting to$40.00 to take effect after
the next general election,with increases to begin in 2002. Ayes Beer,Harville, Stockton and Wainwright.
Absent Shakespeare,There will be an item in the next Fairfax Facts asking for volunteers to serve on the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mayor Statham opened the Public Hearing on the application for Housing Funds from the Iowa
Department of Economic Development at 6:55 p.m. Chris-Kivett Berry,ECIGOG,read the Public Hearing
notice.Public Hearing closed at 7:00 p,m,Motion Beer,2d Wainwright to approve Resolution 99-12-14, A
Resolution to Commit Local Monetary Support and Authorize Application to the Housing Fund for
Rehabilitation Assistance.MC,
Dick,Ransom, City Engineer,gave the council an update on the projects in progress in Fairfax.
The circulating pump on Prairie Ave is being put in and should be in operation before the end of the year.
A flushing schedule for the new lines was discussed.
Stan Moore discussed his complaints about two dogs that were roaming Fairfax and the danger
they posed. Sgt. Curran from the Linn County Sheriff's Department told Stan That he could contact the
owners or to call the Sheriff's Office if the problem arises again.
Sgt. Curran presented the list of calls,and she stated that she would be the Sgt.for Fairfax.
Stockton moved to approve the rezoning application of Jo Ann Beer for 502 Church Street,from
Public to 9RS, Single Family,2n"Shakespeare.Ayes Harville, Shakespeare, Stockton and Wainwright.
Beer abstained,
Motion Stockton,2"'Shakespeare to approve the renewal of the American Legion Liquor License.
Motion Wainwright,2nd Stockton to approve the renewal of the Star Saloon LiquorLicense.M.C.
Motion Shakespeare 2 d Rarville to approve the Sheriff,s Contract for the F/Y 2000-2001.MC,
Maintetwice-setting a review board for permits.Resolved:Ilutt until such time as further action
is formally taken by,the Fairfax City Council,the Council shall fulfill all functions and duties of each and
every review board required under the Uniform.Building,Mechanical,Electrical and Plumbing Codes,in
their modified form,as previously adopted by the City. Stockton so moved,2!d Shakespeare.Mc,
Harville moved to accept the resignations of Dan Shakespeare and Kenneth Selzer from the
Planning and Zoning Commission,T'Beer.
Due to the top two Mayoral Vote Getters in the November General Election declining the job the
Council appointed William Voss to serve as Mayor.Motion Stockton,2d Shakespeare.MC.
The two newly elected Councilpersons were sworn in. Cheryl Scott and Alisa Shakespeare.Their
term will begin on January V.
Harville left at 9:00 p.m.Motion Beer,2"d Wainwright to approve the bills presented to pay the
Mayor and Council.MC.
Shakespeare made die motion adjourn,2""Stockton at 9:09 p.m,MC.
Brian Stallnian,Mayor
Betty Panek, City Clerk