The regular monthly meeting was held at 7:30 p.m. on February 8, 2005.  Answering roll call were Sharon Sines, Jeff Sines, Brad McKee, Council Members and Mayor Bob Closser.  Also present were City Clerk, Mary Stocker, Street Commissioner, Chris Day, Brian Thomas, Dean Stocker and Al Kemmerer.

There were no previous minutes as January was cancelled twice due to weather.  Also, this meeting is one day later than usual due to no quorum available on the 7th.

The Financial Report by the Clerk showed balance in all accounts and bills for February payment.  A motion by Sharon Sines, seconded by Jeff Sines to accept the report and pay said bills.  Motion carried.

The Park Board minutes were read by the Clerk and a motion to accept them was made by Sharon Sines, seconded by Brad McKee and motion carried.

Sharon had attended the Davis Co. Regional Service Agency meeting and the only thing to report was with regard to green recycling boxes now cost $7.50 to replace.  Nothing was discussed about Clean Up Day, but the Clerk had correspondence from Waste Management that it would be in April 15th.

The City had received a letter from the Post Prom committee seekng items fro a Fundraiser - the City has nothing to donate and we normally don't make monetary donations to this activity.  General consensus was we would not participate.

An estimate from Jerry Grunnell of Southern Iowa Asphalt showed what the City intends to work on as soon as possible.  Included in that is repair of the alley near the Marty Thompson residence.  Total bid for all items was $12,600.  It was questioned what any additional work we have might cost that was found after he got here.  (an example being the alley at Jeff Sines).  Chris was to check into the matter.  A motion was made by Jeff Sines, seconded by Brad McKee to approve the bid as presented.  Motion carried.

John Humphrey was unable to attend due to a conflict, but he sent a letter and a copy of a recent ordinance passed by Rathbun Waste Water that the sewer rates for everyone in the City will increase as of March 1.  They will got to $17.00 for 2,000 gallon.  All citizens will be receiving a letter explaining this in detail.

Discussion about the Fire Truck Grant was tabled due to the Twp. Trustees/ Fire Dept. annual meeting had numerous questions and the Mayor was unable to stay for all the meeting to see what they were and answer them.  They had also been waiting to hear whether the Fire Dept. received a FEMA grant of not.  (they did not).  Any further action will be discussed later.

Area 15 Regional Planning Commission Membership is up for renewal.  The fee for the upcoming year is $46.25 (approx. $.25 per capita).  A motion was made by Brad McKee, seconded by Sharon Sines to renew our membership and adopt Resolution #85.  Roll Call vote as follows.

Brad McKee - Aye                              Sharon Sines - Aye                        Jeff Sines - Aye

The city has been a member of the Davis County Welcome Center for quite some time.  It was necessary to sell our "History Books" and Mary Stocker had been paying the fee personally.  There has been an increase in dues now to $10.00 and Mary had suggested that the City start paying this fee as the City gets the profit from the sale of the books. A motion was made by Jeff Sines, seconded by Brad McKee to pay the dues.  Motion carried.

Mustang Pride Day is April 13.  The City and the Park Board are in the process of making a list.  The students will be here from 9:00 to 12:00.  Volunteer supervisors from Drakesville are needed for those hours that day.

A building permit was submitted by Chris Day, but the distance from the property line for the construction of a garage was not according to the Ordinance.  Measuring will be done and checking to see if any additional paperwork is needed.  Approval was tabled till the April meeting.

The Contract for the Library Services is also in need of renewal.  Cost is $95.00 for the year beginning July 1, 2005 and entitles any Drakesville resident to use the Library.  A motion was made by Sharon Sines, seconded by Brad McKee to renew the Contract.  Motion carried.

Fire Chief Brian Thomas presented the Fire Department figures for budgeting and they are the same as in year ending 2004.  A motion to accept the budget was made by Jeff Sines, seconded by Brad McKee and motion carried.

Dean Stocker presented the Park Board Budget showing an increase in both income and expenses.  The budget was accepted with a motion by Jeff Sines, seconded by Sharon Sines and motion carried.

The Road portion of the City budget had been worked on by Mayor Closser and Street Comm. Chris Day and it was discussed by the Council.  It included some long-term street improvements as well as the normal ones of blading, rock and dust control.

The City had in the Fall of 2002 given their support to the Chariton Valley RC&D to participate in the Historic Hills sign project.  Since that time, the cost of the sign as well as our percentage of matching funds has increased.  It was felt that we could make a nice oak rail-type sign for much less.  Therefore, a motion was made by Jeff Sines, seconded by Brad McKee to withdraw our participation in this program.  Motion carried.

A motion to adjourn was made by Jeff Sines, seconded by Sharon Sines, and meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M.

Mary Stocker

City Clerk