Minutes 12/4/13

Meeting Minutes- December 4, 2013

The Churubusco Town Council met on December 4, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. Members present were President Frank Kessler, Council Member Alan Malcolm, and Clerk-Treasurer, Madalyn Sade-Bartl. Also in attendance were area residents Pat Liggett, Jean Haynes, Pat Stanford,  and Wayne Yager; Dick Conrow, C&A Tool; Alan Tio, Whitley County Economic Development; Ross Pietrzak, Region III-A; Katie Wagner, reporter for the Churubusco News; and Town Marshal, Mike Engle.

Council President Frank Kessler called the meeting to order, welcomed visitors and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll was called by the Clerk. All Council members were present.

Approval of November 20, 2013 meeting minutes:

Mr. Malcolm made a motion to approve the minutes for the meetings of November 20, 2013. Mr. Pepple seconded and the minutes were approved, 3-0.  

Approval of Claims and Payroll Vouchers:

Payroll Docket #24 and Claims Vouchers dated for December 4, 2013 in the amount of $85,627.04 were approved.

Public Comment:

There were no public comments.

Old Business:

There was no old business.

New Business:

Alan Tio approached Council asked for an amendment to the tax abatement at C&A Tool. He asked for the Council to consider extending the timeline for the abatement. President Kessler asked Mr. Conrow for what location this extension would be for. Mr. Conrow stated that it would be primarily for the Central location (old Dana building). Mr. Pepple made a motion to approve the amendment to the abatement. Mr. Malcolm seconded and the motion passed 3-0.

Department Reports:

Jeremy Hart, Town Supervisor:

Mr. Hart was not present but left the attached report. Ms. Bartl asked if the Council wanted to consider the item in Mr. Hart’s report concerning a raise for Parker Conrad. President Kessler stated he wished to discuss the matter with Mr. Hart and tabled the issue until the next meeting.

Michael Engle, Town Marshal:

Marshal Engle reported that the Department was partnering with the Sherriff’s Department and Columbia City Police Department in collecting money for Patrolling for Presents. The program raised money to help underprivileged children buy presents for Christmas.

Rick Krider, Park Supervisor:

Mr. Krider was not present, but left the attached report.

Ron Felger, Town Attorney:

Mr. Felger was not present at the meeting.

Council Reports:

President Frank Kessler:

President Kessler reported that Main Street Committee was wrapping up and they were moving forward with engineering requests for proposals.

Alan Malcolm:

Mr. Malcolm had nothing to report.

Mark Pepple:

Mr. Pepple reported he had a Strategic Plan meeting on Thursday.

Madalyn Sade-Bartl, Clerk-Treasurer:

Ms. Bartl reported that she had attended an IMPACT meeting earlier in the day. She also reported the Tree Lighting went well and it helped raise $137 for the Park.

Ms. Bartl asked the Council to consider giving Kari Shively a raise starting December 23. Mr. Pepple made a motion to accept raising Kari Shively to a Level 2 pay grade effective December 23, 2013. Mr. Malcolm seconded and the motion carried 3-0.

Having no other business and after all proper papers were signed, President Kessler adjourned the regular meeting.