Meeting Minutes – August 17, 2022
The Churubusco Town Council met on August 17, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Scout Building. Members present were council members Devin Keener, Nathan Van Horn, and Mark Pepple; and Clerk-Treasurer, Madalyn Sade-Bartl. Others present were community members Sonna Myers, Deb Fitzcharles, and Tony Hart; Holly Miller, DLZ Engineering; Rick Krider, Park Superintendent; Dustin Papenbrock, Town Marshal; and Jeremy Hart, Town Supervisor.
Council President Devin Keener called the meeting to order, welcomed visitors, and led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Clerk called roll. All members were present.
Approval of meeting minutes for July 6, 2022
Mr. Van Horn made a motion to approve the minutes from July 6, 2022. Mr. Pepple seconded, and the motion carried 3-0.
Approval of Claims and Payroll Vouchers:
Claims Vouchers dated for August 17, 2022 in the amount of $403,322.84 were presented and approved.
Public Comment:
Sonna Myers requested better patrolling of the park be done after 8 p.m. She stated there have been large trucks racing through the park after employees leave. Marshal Papenbrock stated he would look at the cameras and alert his officers of the issue.
Old Business:
1. Clingerman CCMG update: Holly Miller of DLZ gave an update on the Clingerman project and why the project had been delayed. Ms. Bartl and Mr. Hart added some details.
New Business:
1. Storm Sewer Study: Ms. Miller stated she, Mr. Hart, and Mr. Pepple had met with the County’s engineer and drainage supervisor to discuss issues with the Rapp Ditch. She presented an agreement to conduct a study to determine a long-term plan to address the issues. Mr. Pepple made a motion to approve the agreement not to exceed $9690.00. Mr. Van Horn seconded, and the motion passed 3-0.
2. Turtle Days: Tony Hart from the Turtle Days Board presented a check for $1000.00 to Rick Krider to be placed in the Park Improvement fund.
Department Reports:
Jeremy Hart, Town Supervisor:
Mr. Hart presented the attached report.
Bob Gray, Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor
Mr. Gray was not present.
Dustin Papenbrock, Town Marshal:
Marshal Papenbrock stated Officers Anderson and Rittenhouse had secured $27,600 from SDI for their drone program.
Rick Krider, Park Supervisor:
Mr. Krider stated the Park trails had been re-mulched and the mosquitoes were (more or less) under control.
Andy Boxberger, Town Attorney:
Mr. Boxberger was not present.
Council Reports:
Mark Pepple:
Mr. Pepple reported he was unable to attend the Drainage Board meeting and thanked Ms. Bartl for attending. He also stated the August EMA meeting had been cancelled.
Devin Keener:
President Keener stated he would be having his first department head meeting in the next week. It was mandatory all department heads attend.
Nathan Van Horn:
Mr. Van Horn had nothing to report.
Madalyn Sade-Bartl:
Ms. Sade-Bartl presented the attached report. She stated the next meeting would be very busy as there were three public hearings that had been scheduled.
Having no other business and after all proper papers were signed, President Keener adjourned the regular meeting.
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Council President, Devin Keener
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Council Member, Mark Pepple
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Council Member, Nathan Van Horn
ATTEST:
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Madalyn Sade-Bartl, Clerk-Treasurer
