Meeting Minutes- June 1, 2016
The Churubusco Town Council met on June 1, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. Members present were President Frank Kessler, Council Members Mark Pepple and Bruce Johnson, and Clerk- Treasurer, Madalyn Sade-Bartl. Also in attendance were area residents Pat Liggett, Pat Stanford and Arlen & Vickie Skinner; Craig Wagner, Whitley County Building Department; Vivian Sade, Churubusco News; and Town Marshal, Mike Engle.
Council President Kessler called the meeting to order, welcomed visitors and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll was called by the Clerk-Treasurer. All members were present.
Approval of May 18, 2016 meeting minutes:
Mr. Pepple made a motion to approve the minutes for the meeting of May 18, 2016. Mr. Johnson seconded and the motion carried 3-0.
Approval of Claims and Payroll Vouchers:
Claims Vouchers dated for June 1, 2016 in the amount of $167,492.88 were approved.
Public Comment:
Arlen & Vickie Skinner, owners of Terrapin Antiques located at 120 N. Main Street, questioned the Council on who was responsible for a patron’s medical bills when she tripped over the sidewalks located in front of their building. Mr. Johnson, with whom the Skinners had been in communication, questioned whether the stoop was ADA compliant as the height of the step differed. President Kessler stated the design had been approved by INDOT. Mr. Johnson argued that the Town should be liable for these injuries as it occurred on the Town’s right-of-way and as a result of changes made by the Town. He felt the occurrence of accidents would decrease if a railing was put on the sidewalk. President Kessler stated the property is actually in INDOT’s right-of-way; not the Town’s and all improvements must be made with INDOT’s consent. He stated he would look into the issue with INDOT and the Main Street engineering firm.
Old Business:
1. 308 N. Mulberry St.: Craig Wagner- Mr. Wagner from the Building Department was present concerning an unsafe building complaint at 308 N. Mulberry. He explained that since advertisement of the public hearing had not had sufficient notices, the initial hearing was rescheduled and this was the date of that hearing. He once again explained the complaint and the timetable of rectifying the situation. The Council agreed to the order by consent. Mr. Wagner also stated the backdoor of the property was not secure and asked the Council for authority to secure the property. The Council consented. Mr. Wagner stated if the property owner did not address the issues within the order, the property would be demolished at their expense.
2. Final Pay Order: MSRP- Change order #5 for the Main Street Revitalization Project was presented. It showed a change to account for $3.14 interest received on the retainage account. Mr. Pepple made a motion to accept the order and Mr. Johnson seconded. The motion carried 3-0. Pay estimate #7 was also submitted in the amount of $3.14. This was the final estimate. Mr. Johnson made a motion with Mr. Pepple seconding and the motion carried 3-0.
New Business:
1. Relay for Life Proclamation: President Kessler presented a proclamation declaring June 4, 2016 Relay for Life Day. The Council accepted the proclamation by consent.
2. Safe Route to School Supplemental Agreement: Ms. Bartl presented to Council a supplemental agreement prepared by DLZ. She explained that with the scope change that was done and additional surveying fees associated with the change, the price of the initial engineering contract was increased by $9340.00. Mr. Pepple made a motion to accept the supplemental agreement. Mr. Johnson seconded and the motion passed 3-0.
3. Resolution 2016-10: Ms. Bartl presented to Council Resolution 2016-10 to transfer $9340.00 from Economic Development to the INDOT fund to compensate for the increased amount of the supplemental agreement that was just approved. Mr. Pepple made a motion to accept Resolution 2016-10. Mr. Johnson seconded and the motion carried 3-0.
Department Reports:
Jeremy Hart, Town Supervisor
Mr. Hart was not present but left the attached report.
Bob Gray, Waste Water Treatment Plant Supervisor
Mr. Gray was not present.
Michael Engle, Town Marshal:
Marshal Engle reported Koorsen would be at the office Thursday or Friday to complete the installation of the camera system. He also stated the new car had been assigned a VIN and that was usually an indication it would be shipped soon.
Rick Krider, Park Supervisor:
Mr. Krider was not present, but left Ms. Bartl a report. She stated the Splash Pad pump had gone out, but it was under warranty and was being replaced.
Ron Felger, Town Attorney:
Mr. Felger was not present.
Council Reports:
President Frank Kessler:
Mr. Kessler reported he would had attended the EDC Roundtable. He also reported he met with Kristi Sturtz and she was beginning to prepare the materials she had discussed with the Council from a previous meeting.
Bruce Johnson:
Mr. Johnson reported he had spent the day at the IACT budget meeting.
Mark Pepple:
Mr. Pepple had nothing to report.
Madalyn Sade-Bartl:
Ms. Sade-Bartl reported she had submitted a response to INDOT concerning ADA and Title VI compliance. She also reported all the trees had been planted and she would be closing out the grant within the upcoming weeks. President Kessler and MR. Pepple commented on how the new trees were a nice addition to Main Street.
Having no other business and after all proper papers were signed, President Kessler adjourned the regular meeting.
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Council President, Frank Kessler
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Council Member, Bruce Johnson
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Council Member, Mark Pepple
ATTEST:
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Madalyn Sade-Bartl, Clerk-Treasurer
