The regular meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm by Mayor Robert Closser.  Answering Roll Call were Mayor Closser; Council Members, Sharon Sines, Karen Rudd and Brad McKee and Clerk Mary Stocker.  Also present was Street Commissioner, Chris Day and other concerned citizens.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved with a minor correction of the year of the Park Board budget to read 2006 to 2007.  The motion to approve was made by Karen Rudd, seconded by Sharon Sines and motion carried.

The Financial Report showed balances in all accounts as of February 28 and the bills for payment in March were presented.  A motion to approve the report was made by Karen Rudd seconded by Sharon Sines and motion carried.

The Park Board Minutes were read and approved with a motion by Karen Rudd and seconded by Sharon Sines and motion carried.

Sharon had attended the Davis Co. Reg. Service Agency quarterly meeting and Clean - Up day is scheduled for April 14 which is on a Friday.  Council discussed whether to get a rolloff and have someone supervise it or do Clean-Up as has been done in the past few years.  Following discussion it was decided to do as had been in the past few years - the garbage/recycle would take what they designate and the homeowner would have to dispose of the rest individually.

The Mayor has not yet talked to anyone regarding the Council vacancy but will do so before the next meeting.

The Clerk read proposed Ordinance 84-06 - No Overnight Parking on the Streets of Drakesville.  A motion was made by Karen Rudd to approve the first reading and have it read the 2nd and 3rd times at future council meetings.  Motion was approved by Brad McKee and roll call vote as follows:

Karen Rudd - Aye      Sharon Sines - Aye          Brad McKee - Aye

This Ordinance will be read again at the April Council meeting.

Street Report - The Clerk and Street Commission had received calls about clearing of the streets when we had the ice.  The City/County Agreement that the County wanted the City to sign last Fall was not signed and the County refused to deliver any sand or do anything to the streets.  Mayor Closser states that any road graders on our streets will break the seal and the County will not maintain them unless we sign the form omitting them from any liability should they be on the streets and do any damage.  There will be no outside assistance if we have more ice or a big snow storm.

The City had applied for and received a Grant for the purchase of a Thermal Imaging Camera for the Fire Department.  The amount of the Grant is $3,675.00 from the USDA and the city needs to approve this acceptance.  The balance of the funds for payment of the $10,000 camera will come from the Townships that the Fire Department Services.  There will not be any City funds involved.  A motion to accept the Grant Funds was made by Brad McKee and seconded by Sharon Sines and roll call vote as follows:

Brad McKee - Aye                   Sharon Sines - Aye            Karen Rudd - Aye

The Clerk will notify the USDA and Twps of our decision.  Motion carried.

The City Budget for the year commencing July 1, 2006 thru June 30, 2007 was presented by the Clerk.  There was discussion of transferring of funds from one entity to another and spending more of the General Fund money on streets.  A motion was made by Brad McKee to adopt by Resolution this budget, seconded by Karen Rudd and motion carried.  Roll call vote as follows:

Brad McKee - Aye             Karen Rudd - Aye            Sharon Sines - Aye

Resolution No. 90 is thereby duly adopted.

The City was asked to participate in the Davis County Multi-Jurisdiction Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan - natural or man made hazards that post threats to lives and causes damage to property.  The The County board of Supervisors have been awarded funding to assist in this preparation and they are seeking the city's cooperation and input into the planning.  A motion to adopt by Resolution this Plan was made by Brad McKee, seconded by Sharon Sines and Roll Call vote as follows;

Brad McKee - Aye         Sharon Sines - Aye        Karen Rudd - Aye

Resolution No. 91 was thereby duly adopted.

The Ottumwa/Wapello Solid Waste had submitted their Solid Waste Comprehensive Plan update that is necessary every three years.  A meeting was held in February and as no one attended, the Plan was sent the Sharon at the Regional Service Agency meeting.  Following review of the proposed Plan, a motion of support was adopted by Resolution made by Brad McKee, seconded by Sharon Sines and Roll Call vote as follow;

Brad McKee - Aye            Sharon Sines - Aye                                                          Karen Rudd - Aye

Resolution No. 92 was thereby adopted.

A motion adjourn was made by Brad McKee, seconded by Karen Rudd and meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm.