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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-2002 City of Fairfax r OCTOBER 2002 H y r � k "4.y T" �.• ? "�k r '�' 'x'' ;} ✓v .tea' 4p—p Hd].Iloween EFFECTIVE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2002 City Hall will be open to the public Brom 7:30 AM until 9:30 AM Special points of interest: NOTICE The Waterworks will no longer be selling garbage tags. You can still • Fall Holiday Bazaar purchase them at City Hall and the HandiMart. Effective immediately. • city Minutes NOTICE Tuesday, October 29th will be the mal da that and waste will be picked � • Library News ya �' �' UP for the season. • Fire Department News Columbus • Pancake Breakfast The Knights of • Steak Fry Dinner Council No. 11942 • Refnse/Recycle Info Invites You TO A. . . • Sus Tour PANCAKE BREAKFAST Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs and Sausage, and Fresh Cinnamon Polls IHALL T'Y Wj Sunday, November 10, 2002 Monday-Wednesday 7:30 AM—4:00 PM 8:00 AM — 12:00 Noon Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 AM-6:00 PM DONATION WWI Friday 7:30 AM—9:30 AM St. Patrick's Auditorium City HaH11hohe:8462204 Fairfax, Iowa 4 ,� proceeds to Fund a Scholarship RF,COLLECTTONS OF THE PAST 77 Ha RY LEFEBU.Rr Belgian draft horses, being one of the countries as the best on the continent, N " first and later becoming one of the and the, efforts of Mr. Lefebure in ,$a... � largest importers of horses in this importing and raising this, the oldest, 1�V11 country. He remained actively purest and most energetic breed of draft connected with this line of business for horse in existence, have been far- sorne years, subsequently retiring about reaching in their effects proving ' 1902,while in May, 1906 lie was called otent forces in raisin the ode of to his final rest, stock in this section of the country. He is nt of lin Reared, rnvirrnment of rout liFe;,��enry Association of lrti orter theAmerican l3 etican farm,n, t1iehome V 'I ".! p Breeders Lefebure acquired his early education in of Belgian Draft Horses. the district schools of that locality., It was in January, 1894, in Fairfax, remaining a student therein until that Mr. Lefebure was united in uhs>Lv ?q� eighteen years of age. Later he enjoyed marriage to Miss Marguerette Ferreter, ". kr6 - the advantage of a six months' course at a daughter of Richard Ferreter, who St.Joseph's College, at Dubuque, Iowa, located in Linn County in 1845, and upon the retirement of this father following the occupation of farming The name of Lefebure is known in 1902 returned home, where lie here throughout his remaining years. throughout this county and also in assisted in the conduct of the farm.until Unto Mr. and Mrs. Lefebure have been Belgium it, connection with the the latter's death in 1906,when he carne born seven children, namely: Theodel, breeding high. grade Belgian draft into possession of two hundred and fifteen years of age, attending Sisters of horses, and. Henry Lefebure of this forty-tbree acres of land, together with Mercy St. Berchrrran's Seminary at review is full sustaining the reprrtartion the large stock farm, owned by his MAtion, Iowa; Regis, Rrui,, Charles and which his father established in the father., The balance of the property was Diehard, aged respectively fourteen, importation and breeding of what is divided between three brothers and two twelve,ten and eight years, all of whom clow claimed to be the most popular sisters of our subject. Mr. Lefebure has are attending the same seminary; breed of draft horses in America. A since acquired an additional tract of two Armand, four years of age, and Henry, native of Fairfax, Iowa, where he was hundred and sixty-three acres, so that aged two years, both still under the born on the 10th of March, 1866, he is lie is now the owner of more than five parental roof. Of this number the five a son of Emil and Sidony (Lucas) hundred acres of land, to which has eldest children have all received Lefebure. The father was bom in been given the name of the Sunny Crest diplomas for perfect handwriting. Neufvilles, Belgium, May 17, 1839. Stock Farm,known as the "home of the The religious faith of Mr. Lefebure is Conning to American in 1860, he made Belgians". He raises shorthorn cattle indicated by his membership in the his way to Iowa City, Iowa, where he and also hogs, but his specialty is Catholic church, while he likewise purchased forty acres of timber land Belgian draft horses,which he not only belongs to the Knights of Columbus atnd a few hogs, and during the period itnports but also breeds. In 1909, he and also the Modern Woodinen of of the Civil War; scald. wood to the m,rcl.e three trips to Belgium. to buy America. He, is a republican in his soldiers' wives and widows for ton horses, while his sales of thatyear political Belief but the activities of an dollars per: load, while for his pork he atuounted to one hundred and twenity- exceedingly busy life have never received twelve cents per pound. By five horses, the prices ranging from permitted his participation in political the close of the war, in 1865, he had twelve hundred to three thousand affairs other than casting his vote at the saved enough money to purchase one dollars per team, and he also sold about polls. I-Ie is well known in financial hundred and sixty acres of land in Linn sixty head of fine cattle. Sunny crest circles here, however, occupying the County,upon which he moved in 1866. stock .Farm, the property of Henry office of /ice president of the Fairfax From year to year, as he prospered, he Lefebure,is the home of the champion, - Savings Bank, and is ranked among the added to his original holdings until he stud of Belgian draft horses of America most progressive and substantial of eventually became the owner of one as awarded at the St. Louis World's Fair Linn County's citizens. The distinction thousand acres, constituting hum one, of and the birthplace of the champion which attaches to his Baine in stock the extensive landowners of this mare, of the St. Louis World's Bair, circles throughout the country is well section.' The year 1875 witnessed his while it is the present home cif one ni.er7ted, for this efforts have ever been. embarkation in the live-stock business hundred and fifteen, high-grade Belgian in the direction of fi provernent: and. as a breeder of shorthorn cattle,while in stallions and mares.. The Belgian horse advancement and have been attended 1888 lie began to import and breed is. recognized throughout European, by most excellent results, CITY OF FAIRFAX REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. October 8,2002 Mayor Voss called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM Council members present: Beery Frieden,Scott&Ekstrom Absent: Wainwright Also present: Ron Dusil,Nancy Flickinger&Dick Ransom Motion Beer 2"d Scott approval of Agenda&Clerk's Financial Report Aye 4 MC Motion Frieden 2"d Ekstrom approval September 10,2002 Council Meeting Mins Aye 4 MC Mayor Voss declared)the Public Hearing on ORDINANCE l adopting the"Code of Ordinances of the City of Fairfax,IA,2002"open 7:02 PM There being no objections Mayor Voss declared the Public Hearing closed 7:03 PM Motion Ekstrom 2"d Beer approve ORDINANCE 1 adopting the"Code of Ordinances of the City of Fairfax,IA.,2002" on its I"reading&waive 2nd&3rd readings Roll Call Vote 4 Ayes MC Motion Beer 21,d Frieden adopt ORDINANCE T Roll Call Vote 4 Ayes MC Mayor Voss declared the:Public hearing on ORDINANCE 2 adding the definition of driveway to zoning ordinance open 7:04 PM There being no objections Mayor Voss declared the:Public Hearing closed 7:05 PM Mention Scott 21d Beer approve ORDINANCE 2 adding the definition of driveway to coning ordinance on its I" reading & waive 2"d & 3"d readings Roll Call Vote 4 Ayes MC Motion Frieden 2"d Scott adopt ORDINANCE 2 Roll Call Vote 4 Ayes MC Councilor Wainwright arrived at 7:05 PM Max Dyson was not in attendance Todd& Anita Whitters discussed the energy efficiency code for the State of IA in regards to the current building ordinance Council concern is the safety of construction using R Board.A special City Council meeting will be held on Oct 14 at 6:00 PM to discuss the current language of the building ordinance with possible amendments for the Nov Council meeting Chief Sankot discussed the specs for a basic pumper & pumper tanker He will be receiving specs for the bid process Fire Dept Report-Chief stated it is Fire Prevention Week this week please remember to check stroke detectors&to make sure chimneys are clean Fire Dept will be passing out candy on the night of Halloween at the corner of Vanderbilt St&Prairie Ave Gordon Sevig introduced the preliminary plat for Fairfax Heights Third Addition Replat of Lots 107 through 110 of Fairfax Heights Second Addition The sight distance at the intersection of Hillview DR &Highland Ave is acceptable Recommendation from Planning &Zoning Commission for approval of plat Motion Frieden 2"d Wainwright approve RESOLUTION 02-10-08-1 Preliminary Plat for Fairfax Heights 'Third Addition Replat of Lots 107 through 110 of Fairfax Heights Second Addition Roll Call Vote Aye 5 MC Motion Beer 2"4 Ekstrom approve RESOLUTION 02-10-08-2 Reducing the Security Bond for Public Improvements for Prairie View Estates Part I Roll Call'Vote Aye 5 MC Motion Beer 2"d Frieden approve RESOLUTION 02-10-08-3 Letter of Credit Gordon.Sevig Part Two of Prairie View Estates,Fairfax,IA. (toll Call Vote Aye 5 MC Motion:Beer 2"d Wainwright approve RESOLU'T'ION 02-10-08-4 Final Plat Prairie View Estates Part Two To Fairfax, Iowa Roll Call Vote Aye 5 MC Discussion in regards to issuing building permits prior to completion of improvements Prairie View Estates Phase 2 Motion Scott 2"1 Beer building permits can be issued on the basis that no occupancy permits will be issued for Prairie View Estates Phase 2 until the streets are paved&all permit utility services have been completed Aye 5 MC Tina Merta addressed concerns in regards to the work done with Prairie Road Builders at the end of E Cemetery Rd to Hwy 151 There was a low spot in the road which was not raised properly&the excess gravel that was laid in that area The low sprat in the road will need to be addressed next year Cedar Valley Asphalt will assist in helping the City to remove the excess gravel Motion Wainwright 2"d Beer approve RESOLUTION 02-10_08-5 2002 Financial Report for WY ending June 30,02 Roll Call Vote Aye 5 MC Motion Wainwright 2nd Scott approve RESOLUTION 02-10-08-6 authorizing the execution of an intergovernmental (28E) Agreement between the City of Fairfax & City of Walford for Fire Protection Roll Call Vote Aye 5 MC Mayor Voss & Councilor Frieden conducted a 6 mon evaluation for Dave Yanceek Question was addressed for pay increase for City Cleric Evaluations for the City Cleric,Deputy Clerk&both Maintenance Men will be held during the special City Council meeting Motion Ekstrom 2"d Scott approve 12FSOLUTION 02-1.0-08-7 wage increase for Dave Yanecek fi-om $11.00 to $11.50 an hour effective immediately I.,oll Call Vote Aye 5 MC Discussion on zoning ordinance language in regards to the outdoor storage requirements Discussion on Linn Co Emergency Management's request of recovery ordinance Councilor Ekstrorn will review the ordinance & address the Council at a later date Effective Fri.Nov I"the new City Hall hours (for Fri only) will be 7:30 AM to 9:30 Alva the reason is to allow more closed work hours without interruption Discussion on the placement of millings on Church ST During the project there was additional asphalt that came out & by leveling the area to the 4"':required depth asphalt millings were used Councilor Wainwright abstains for conflict of interest Motion Ekstrom 2"d Frieden to pay the entire claim of Cedar Valley Asphalt Aye 5 MC Motion Ekstrom 2"d Scott approve claims presented for payment Aye 5 MC No Sheriff's report given Councilor Beer gave the library report The library developed new rules for computer area, the new lights for the front of the library are in & discussion of budget report from the City Cleric Ron gave the maintenance report Councilor Ekstrom commented if any employees Of the City see a violation of an ordinance it needs to be reported to the City Clerk Question about the date of rezoning of the property located on the corner of 80`&E Cemetery Rd The rezoning will be held before the Planning&Zoning&the City Council at the Nov meetings Motion Wainwright 2"d Ekstrom to adjourn meeting 8:37 PM Aye 5 MC Bill Voss, Mayor Mary Pacha, City Clerk FAIRFAX I' UBLIC LIBRARY Renew By Phone! It the Library is closed, patrons are able to renew their materials by phone...just leave a message. NEW LIBRARY HOURS Monday— Friday Used Books 12:00 PM _ 7:00 PM o for $1,(}0 ** * , Saturday VIII personfound who an VIII# the ISI III Ji.l � T ILIIpe 110:00 AM -� 1:00PM has been Story Time Starts on the 1st Tuesday in September 12:30 PM and 5:30 PM Happy Halloween FAIRFA . FIRE AND RESCUE and.Hari)est! Proudly Serving Fairfax, Wafford and Surrounding Areas October is Fire Prevention Month. Fires of On Saturday, September 14, Muscatine one type or another kill more than 5000 in the firefighter Michael Kruse lost his like in the line United States every year. Most of those deaths of duty. Kruse and another firefighter were occur at home and the vast majority of those ventilating a roof an a three-story building. As deaths could have been prevented. the two firefighters were retreating, the roof For those of you who do not review your collapsed beneath Michael Kruse. He tumbled fire safety plans on a regular basis, it's now into the fire and smoke filled the upper floor. time. Check your fire extinguishers for a low Kruse's fellow firefighters rushed the building charge. Replace your batteries in your smoke and in less than four .minutes had recovered detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. Go Kruse and,carried hint to safety, over your eznaergency evacuation plat,},and do a It was too late;;. Kruse, 53, died late Saturday planned practice where all family members at the Unity Hospital, becorning Muscdatine's should meet outside the home. Check all first firefighter to die in the line of duty. He is electrical cords for any cracks or wear. the first Iowa firefighter killed on deity since Unplug all small appliances after using that April 2000. Michael Kruse was. a 27 year create heat coffee makers,hair dryers, curling veteran of the Muscatine Fire Department. irons, etc. Shutting them off isn't enough. Kruse was also known for always putting safety The list of things to do for good fire first. prevention is endless. Please help us by . On September 18th, a memorial service was helping yourself to a safe and fire free held at the Muscatine High School for Michael environment. Kruse. Three of the Fairfax Fire Department If you do not know how to properly use a Honor Guard;Bill Barry,Doug Exline and Lynn fixe extinguisher,please call the.fire station., Miller made the trip to Muscatine to help When using a fine extinguisher,remember the participate in.the memorial se.rvice, PASS, Fire fipjiting, whether you're a paid P—Pull the safety pill professional or a volunteer, is very dangerous. A—Aitn the fire extinguisher Training is always the best tool there is to help S—Squeeze the handle prevent accidents. In fire fighting the unseen S-"Sweep the fire and unknown will always be there, a oo•o � oo � o O h aD �r JILLLML n A " AYRIVV FRIDAY,.,. OCTOBER ZSTN AND SATURDAY, OCTOBER Z6TN 7:100 PNA TO 10:00 PM � o rood, AvalPlable on f4c (Children under 3 free and anyone under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult) � The activities will commence at Farm Sepvice on Sycamore Ave in Gal-Hson. Come: join the Cun ani encounter- all the ghoulies ant# 9001# food. o 1 1 It will be A Night o Fpight. SPD C BY TAX AARAI IA 01MA 'MINT , a v ASSISTU BY M CREAMERY MAYURt TRAIL ANO MAISOM UM CLUB Visit Our Web Site At 4' http://geocities.com/hauntedhayridegarrison 0Q e JJ b^.i ♦I� F, 'UPCOMING MEEXINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT Monday, November 25, 2002 7:00 PM Upstairs in Fire Hall CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, November 12, 2002 7:00 PM City Hall LIBRARY BOARD Monday, November 25, 2002 7:00 PM Library Community Room AMERICAN LEGION Monday, November 4, 2002 8:00 PM Legion Hall PLANNING & ZONING Pekomy Post 572 regular meetings are held Monday, November 11, 2002 the first Monday of each month. The meetings AAA 7:00 PM will now start at 5:00 PM. All veterans are City Hall Invited to attend. If For rental of the Legion Hall, please contact The doors are open theirs is no agenda,the meeting will be lien Gordon at 286-0815 for auaulability and cancelled. Information. for all Fai! 4*i7,ens The American Legibn Bar will be open from to join us at any of these meetings .New ideas and suggestions DEADLINES are always apareiated and welcomed. NEWSLETTER AGENDAS Please have news articles, Depending on the situation,the community events, announcement, deadline to be placed on the etc, to City Hall by the first Planning&Zoning Commission and FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH the City Council agendas is the FIRST j The Fairfax Facts will be sent out TUESDAY OF THE MONTH CONCERN OF WILD ANIMALS With the change of seasons, please make sure that your children and pets do not come in contact with wild animals. If you e^ any animals that act strange, please contact CountyDepartment IA• not Knights of Columbus ForSale STEAK FRY DINNER 1990 Polaris Ihey 500 _. Saturday, October 19th $800.00 0.13.0. Call 396--7703 Begin Serving 5.30 PM ' F%berylass Tcappe_r For Chevy Full--Size 88--98 American Legion Hall $150.00 0.13.0, g Fairfax, l 0111 .366-1793 la _ Farmers Savings Bank FALL-HOLIDAY BAZAAR Walford, Iowa Sunday, October 20th Noon-4:00 p.m. Mail Walford Community Center -h ti , Highway 151, Walford, Iowa of FE4TURrNc►: America Discovery Toys Home Interiors November 2, 2002 LongaberS per Person Mary Kay Cosmetics p . The Pampered ChefW Coffee & Donuts PartyLite Premier Designs Jewelry Ride with us and visit with friends and neighbors Stampin' Up! Tastefully Simple For More Information AND Others! , Door Prizes - Need not be present to win l ��11 I,oreen at Fri 319-846-2650 -SAG-26►50 Mcm6cr Pi7fC iF;CiGE&. AIRPORT McDONALD'S mc onaici"s ' 1 c isaBig . BEGINS OCT, 4 TH BEGINS N.OVl. 1ST Separation of Refuse and Recyclable Items Due to concerns about Waste Management dumping Recyclable materials and refuse together, we have provided an illustration of the hopper , .nit that Waste Management uses. 'lease note, as per the illustration, that one side is for the recyclable + items and the other side is for the I I garbage. If you have any additional questions, please call Waste Management of Iowa QARBAOE Ojq PAcoxuNaL�si®t= i at 319-542-8392, PER '¢ RL"FAd IRZTEM SEPARATING ELAOE City at Fairfax PRSRT STD PO Box 337 US POSTAGE Fairfax,1A 52228 PAID FAIRFAX,, IA Rowe:319-846-2204 PERMIT NO, falrfax@seuthslopemet Postal Customer Fairfax, 1A 52228