Submitted by  Christine Rosenberger, City Clerk

Mayor Ron Rettele called the Thursday, July 2, meeting of the Fairview City Council to order with Council Members Doug Bletscher, Charlie Kramer, Paige Lee and Jaycee Mayo present, as well as the City Clerk Christine Rosenberger, City Treasurer Kim Rettele, Community Center Manager Joann Keim, and Code Enforcement/Animal Control Officer Lindsay Shaw. Also present were City Maintenance James Lentz and City Attorney Martin Mishler. Guests were also present.

Guest Jessica Homan addressed the council in regard to what she felt was harassment by the city in regard to her property at 313 S. Main. She stated notice of nuisance violations were not properly delivered, violation materials were not included with notices, as well as other comments. She also stated she has filed for the mayor position in the next election.

Attorney Mishler advised the council the city’s adoption of the city ordinances and that the decision to be made at the Public Hearing on the agenda was if the property was in violation of the ordinances and how long to allow for remedy of the issues.

Mayor Rettele advised after research at the Registrar of Deeds office, the alley behind 313 S. Main has not been vacated/closed by the city due to a sewer line. Councilman Bletscher inquired about pride in the residence and his feeling sufficient time has been allowed for clean up.

Mayor Rettele called the Public Hearing to order.

Code Enforcement Shaw offered pictures of the property at 313 S. Main from June 25. The council noticed trash/wood on the property as well as a camper, fence, overgrown grass/weeds, household items outside, and water collecting on the property. The board agreed to adopt Resolution 2026-01 seeking abatement of health nuisances at 313 S. Main.

The public hearing was adjourned.

Mayor Rettele called the regular meeting back to order.

Under correspondence, a letter from Homan was received regarding a Public Record Request. City Clerk Rosenberger will provide the information requested in regard to a posting on the City of Fairview Facebook page.

The council received a copy of the proposed 2027 budget for consideration. A budget hearing would be held at the Aug. 6 meeting.

The council approved the meeting minutes of June 4.

The council approved to accept the Treasurer’s report as balanced and verified. Rosenberger will develop a list of past due sewer accounts to send to the city attorney for sending of a demand letter.

Code Enforcement Officer Shaw continues to work with the city attorney in regard to motorized bicycles in the city.

Under Old Business, Mayor Rettele advised the demolition of 315 W. Commercial is complete. Work has been done to remedy drainage issues at the post office and both areas will be seeded this fall. Al Armstrong has mounted the basketball goals at the city park. Mayor Rettele advised temporary housing has been moved into 514 W. Oak until the property owner has a determination of what to do with the damaged structure on the property. R. Rettele advised the final paperwork for the U.S. Highway 36 project has been signed and filed. The city may need to arrange for work on the inlets and some additional grass seeding.

Mayor Rettele also said the city mower has an oil leak and will need to be repaired. The city ball field has been sprayed/moved/raked and the bases are back in place. Maintenance is upcoming for the restrooms. The city will purchase a weed eater, tree saw and leaf blower to use for city maintenance. R. Rettele indicates there are drainage issues on Chickadee Road which would need to be discussed/resolved before a building permit would be considered for an additional unmanned fiber optic utility building at that location.

Councilman Kramer advised he will start review of the city ordinances in the coming weeks.

It was brought to the council’s attention a mailing address for an uninhibited trailer was being used as registered address. The issue has been reported to the proper authorities.

In accordance with the nuisance ordinance, notice of violation was sent to property owners at 313 W. Main and 114 W. Front Street allowing 10 days for nuisance abatement. The property owner at 212 W. Maple will be advised of a 30-day notice for nuisance abatement and will be asked for plan for ongoing property clean up and maintenance. The properties at 211 W. Front and 114 W. Front has seen improvement in nuisance abatement and will monitored on an ongoing basis.

City Clerk Rosenberger thanked the city attorney’s office for their continued assistance with city issues. She expressed her appreciation for their work and guidance.

Community Center Manager Keim advised the fire extinguishers have been serviced at the community center. Grimm’s Gardens sprayed 13 trees and the American Legion is considering replacing one tree that died at the Veterans Memorial. She advised the community center doors have been repaired and the latch fixed. She also advised the council of dates the shelter house at the park would be in use. An Ice Cream Social has been scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 26, in memory of David and Carol Spangler. Keim said she would speak with the Albany board to see if they are interested in the 4-H building at the city park. She will report at the next meeting of the council.

The council approved paying bills as submitted.

The next meeting of the Fairview City Council was held Thursday, Aug. 6.

Meeting adjourned.