The regular monthly meeting of the city Council was called to order at 7:40 pm by Mayor Karen Rudd at 7:40 pm by Mayor Karen Rudd at 7:30 pm at City Hall.  Answering roll call were Mayor Rudd, Council Members, Brad McKee, Sharon Sines, Marty Thompson, Vicki Thomas and Brian Thomas.  Also present were City Clerk Mary Stocker and Street Commissioner, Chris Day: citizens, Carl Smith, Lila & Jennifer Thompson, Jesse Clemmons, Oscar Mason.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read by the City Clerk and approved with a motion by Marty Thompson, seconded by Sharon Sines and motion carried.

The Financial Report showed balances in all accounts as of May 31, 2007.  The bills for payment were presented and a motion to accept the report and pay  the bills was made by Sharon Sines, seconded by Marty Thompson and motion carried.

The Park Board minutes were read by the Clerk and a motion to approve them was made by Sharon Sines, seconded by Marty Thompson and motion carried.

Karen had attended an E-911 meeting and they were getting new computer software and also some new and bigger maps of Davis Co. as well as those surrounding for the fire departments and emergency personnel.

Nothing to report on sidewalks and we did not get the Hamburger Helper award.  Lila thought we could reapply in September.

Marty had the list of repair work that Rathbun needed to finish with regard to sidewalks.  The Clerk is to write Rathbun a letter.

The properties in need of clean-up/pick-up - Marzahl's had been mowed by volunteer citizens and picked up.  City will try to get the trees trimmed in front before Reunion.

Neal residence had not been done due to the volunteer going to do it having minor surgery.  Will be done soon.

Blew residence does not look much better - some of the stuff has been moved to the back of the lot.  Rumor is there is someone coming to clean it up.

Mason residence has a van parked out front full of "stuff" and also clutter and other things sitting around as well as rabbit cages.  The city asked Oscar to see if he could pickup some of it.

Rick Rysdam has not yet started work on the drainage ditch.

Numerous street items need taken care of - Chris is going to try to do them this Friday.  Stop sign at Neal corner; stop sign & weeds on North St. around sign.  dip & Pothole on N. Madison.

Dust control prices from Golden Harvest is .45 cents per ft. There is approximately 2080 ft. from Ray's Longbranch corner north on Jefferson and down Railroad Way to the cottonwood tree.  Jesse Clemmons was present to request dust control around the corner from N. Jefferson onto North St. The Council decided to purchase enough sap to cover 2200 ft. This should do both areas completely.  Approx. cost will be $1000 and it needs to be done before the Reunion.  A motion was made by Marty Thompson, seconded by Brad McKee to contact Golden Harvest to apply the dust control.  Motion carried.

Brad McKee asked about getting an estimate from Jerry at Southern Iowa Asphalt to do the two blocks on S. Jefferson St. The Council agreed to the estimate, but will have to check finances before agreeing to have the work done.

Nick Trimberger - Area 15 RPC then discussed with the Council a Disaster Plan for the City and went over possible hazards in Drakesville and getting our Plan connected with Bloomfield and all of Davis county.  He will be at a future meeting to discuss all this again.

The city of Bloomfield needed a contact person's name on file with regard to a disaster.  A motion was made by Sharon Sines, seconded by Brad McKee that Marty Thompson be the contact person.  Motion Carried.

An Ordinance amending the current City Ordinance with regard to Animal & Livestock control was read by the Clerk.  It expands on the term "livestock" the definition of "Livestock" and anyone with les than an acre of real estate in Drakesville will not be allowed to have "livestock".

A motion to approve by Resolution this Ordinance by Resolution was made by Marty Thompson, seconded by Brad McKee.

Brian Thomas made a motion to waive the 2nd and 3rd readings, seconded by Brad McKee an motion carried.  Roll Call vote as follows:

Marty Thompson - Aye        Sharon Sines - Aye        Brad McKee - Aye        Brian Thomas - Aye        Vicki Thomas - Aye

Ordinance No. 86-07 was thereby duly adopted.

A motion to adjourn was made by Sharon Sines, seconded by Marty Thompson and meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm