Roll call for the March 7, 2005 regular monthly meeting held at City Hall at 7:30 p.m. was answered by Mayor Bob Closser; Council members, Karen Rudd, Sharon Sines, Jeff Sines, Brad McKee and Clerk, Mary Stocker.  Also present were Chris Day, Street Commissioner; Al Kemmerer and Dean Stocker.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.  The bills for payment in March were presented by the Clerk and the Financial report for the period ending Feb. 2005 was approved. 

The Park Board minutes were read by the Clerk and a motion to accept was made by Jeff Sines, seconded by Brad McKee and motion carried with all ayes.

Dean Stocker reported on the Drakesville Cemetery Annual Meeting due to the absence of the Council Representative.  Curt's Lawn Care was awarded the mowing job.  There will be no extensive stone repair this year - only repair of rock, etc on the drive.  There were 2 burials in 2004 and 8 lots were sold.  The fee for one (1) burial plot has been increased to $100.

Sharon reported from Waste Management that rental for a roll-off for Clean-up Day for metal items would cost us $65.  Tabled till April meeting.

Chris Day building permit was again reviewed - the garage will be approximately 8 ft. from adjoining property lines of the City and Pat Perry.  The City ordinance states 10 ft. and the City granted approval based on the fact that Pat Perry was aware of this.  The Clerk will check with him about signing the form stating this.  Motion was made by Jeff Sines, seconded by Brad McKee and motion carried with all Ayes.

Street Report - the contractor to replace tubes and work on ditches is to be in town the end of this week or first of next.  He had been contacted about any  tubes that might by in addition to original bid and cost would be approximately $350.

Potholes on North Jefferson and North Madison need filled as well as some other places.

A Public Hearing with regard to the Budget for the year 2005 to 2006 was held at 8:00 p.m.  The Clerk distributed copies of the budget worksheets to all present.  Being no citizens present to ask questions or voice objections, a motion was made by Jeff Sines, seconded by Brad McKee to approve.  Roll Call vote as follows:

Jeff Sines - Aye             Karen Rudd - Aye        Sharon Sines - Aye       Brad McKee - Aye     Craig Walker - Absent

Resolution No. 86 was thereby duly adopted.

A motion to adjourn was made by Jeff Sines, seconded by Sharon Sines and motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

City Clerk

Mary Stocker