Meeting Minutes- July 6, 2016
The Churubusco Town Council met on July 6, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. Members present were President Frank Kessler, Council Member Bruce Johnson, and Clerk- Treasurer, Madalyn Sade-Bartl. Also in attendance were area residents Pat Liggett, Pat Stanford, Nick Brandt, and Kathy Gray; Jon Myers & Kristi Sturtz, Whitley County EDC; Park Superintendent, Rick Krider and Wastewater Superintendent, Bob Gray.
Council President Kessler called the meeting to order, welcomed visitors and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll was called by the Clerk-Treasurer. Member Mar Pepple was absent.
PUBLIC HEARING: ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS: President Kessler opened the public hearing for additional public safety LOIT appropriations. He explained the LOIT had not been passed by the county prior to the Town’s budget adoption and in order to spend money from the fund in 2016, additional appropriations had to be approved. There were no public comments. President Kessler closed the hearing.
Approval of June 15, 2016 meeting minutes:
Mr. Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes for the meeting of June 15, 2016. President Kessler seconded and the motion carried 2-0.
Approval of Claims and Payroll Vouchers:
Claims Vouchers dated for July 6, 2016 in the amount of $211,543.03 were approved.
Public Comment:
Nick Brandt approached the Council for approval of a route for the New Era 5K held on August 27. He stated he would like to use the same route as last year as it worked well for the race. President Kessler and Mr. Johnson were in agreement for its approval.
Mr. Krider stated he had concerns about a parking sign located downtown which directed drivers to turn down a one-way street to find parking. Ms. Bartl stated she had made Mr. Hart aware of the sign and thought it had been rectified. President Kessler stated he would work with Mr. Hart on getting it fixed.
Old Business:
There was no old business.
New Business:
1. Whitley County EDC: Mr. Jon Myers and Ms. Kristi Sturtz were present to give the Council an overview of the accomplishments of the EDC over the past year and answer any questions concerning the EDC’s request for $15,400 in CEDIT funds for the next year. He stated the organization’s focus has shifted from giving incentives to corporations. Ms. Sturtz also asked what more the EDC could offer to the Town. Ms. Bartl spoke that she felt the EDC should partner with the Churubusco Chamber and inform its members of the opportunities and benefits offered to small business owners and entrepreneurs. Mr. Myers stated he would coordinate with Ms. Bartl on when a good time for that presentation would be.
2. Resolution Adopting Additional Appropriations: Resolution 2016-14, A Resolution Adopting Additional Appropriations for Fund 409- Public Safety LOIT Fund, was presented. The Resolution would appropriate $80,000 over the Personal Services, Supplies, and Capital Outlay classifications. Mr. Johnson made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. President Kessler seconded and the motion carried 2-0.
3. Introduction of Ordinance 2016-15: Ms. Bartl presented Ordinance 2016-15- An Ordinance Establishing a Cumulative Capital Development Fund. President Kessler explained this fund would be used as matching monies for various projects. The Council agreed by consensus to accept the introduction of this ordinance and a public hearing would be held at a later date per state statute provisions.
4. Pavement Assessment Survey Approval: Ms. Bartl stated she and Mr. Hart had completed an assessment of the roads within town and had compiled the information. She went through the Assessment (a copy may be obtained at the Clerk’s Office) and listed several roads which were in the direst need of repair. President Kessler made a motion to approve the survey as presented. Mr. Johnson seconded and the motion carried 2-0.
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 stated the Plant was running well. The foggettes in the lift stations being used to trap grease has been working well.
Michael Engle, Town Marshal:
Marshal Engle was on vacation, but President Kessler stated there is still no car and no camera.
Rick Krider, Park Supervisor:
Mr. Krider reported the Park was running well. He stated the state softball tourney would be held at the Park from the 17-21. He also gave the Council two estimates for the Splash Pad restroom renovations. President Kessler asked when he was wanting construction to begin. Mr. Krider stated he would like for construction to begin in October, after things were winding up at the Park. Mr. Krider stated Smith Township had expressed interest in assisting with funding the renovations.
Ron Felger, Town Attorney:
Mr. Felger was not present.
Council Reports:
President Frank Kessler:
Mr. Kessler reported he had attended the EDC Roundtable which discussed cyber security. He was also keeping an eye on the plants downtown and would be contacting the landscape company concerning those that had died.
Bruce Johnson:
Mr. Johnson nothing to report.
Mark Pepple:
Mr. Pepple was not present.
Madalyn Sade-Bartl:
Ms. Sade-Bartl reported she had distributed income surveys to residents on the west side and north side of Churubusco who would be affected by the expansion of the Town’s water mains in preparation of an OCRA grant submittal in March 2017. She also stated she had presented the Clingerman project to INDOT the previous week. She felt it went well and was eagerly awaiting the announcement of funded projects. Finally, she wished to remind everyone of the Churubusco Youth Foundation’s Playground Breakfast and Silent Auction taking place on Saturday, July 16 at the Legion.
Having no other business and after all proper papers were signed, President Kessler adjourned the regular meeting.
___________________________ __________________________ __________________________
Council President, Frank Kessler Bruce Johnson Mark Pepple
ATTEST: ___________________________, Madalyn Sade-Bartl, Clerk-Treasurer
