Meeting Minutes – November 15th, 2023
The Churubusco Town Council met on November 15th, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall. Members present were council members Devin Keener, and Nathan Van Horn. Others present were Lisa Fensler, RDC; Jeremy Hart, Water/Street Department; Rick Krider, Park Superintendent; and Natalie Blessing, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer.
President Keener called the meeting to order, welcomed visitors, and led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Deputy Clerk called roll. Council Member, Mark Pepple and Clerk Treasurer, Madalyn Sade-Bartl, were absent.
Approval of Minutes Dated November 1, 2023:
November 1st, 2023 minutes were presented and approved.
Approval of claims dated November 15, 2023:
Claims Vouchers dated November 15th, 2023 in the amount of $67841.81 were presented and approved.
Public Comment:
There was no public comment.
Old Business:
There was no old business.
New Business:
1. Approval of Pay Applications – Wastewater Project: Change Order No. 2 for Crosby Construction was presented to include the sludge removal by Wealing Brothers LLC. Nathan Van Horn motioned to approve the Change Order No. 2. Mr, Keener seconded and the motioned carried 2-0.
2. Police Car Quote: A quote for a police vehicle in the amount of $44,902 from John Jones was presented. Mr. Van Horn made a motion to approve the quote. Mr. Keener seconded and the motion carried 2-0.
3. Baker Tilly asset plan engagement letter: The asset plan engagement letter from Baker Tilly was presented. Mr. Van Horn made a motion to approve the engagement letter. Mr. Keener seconded and the motion carried 2-0.
4. Approval of change of pay classification – Natalie Blessing: Mr. Keener stated that Natalie Blessing had received a certification that made her eligible to move from Deputy Clerk #2 to Deputy Clerk #1. Ms. Blessing explained she had received her IAMC from the Indiana League of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers. Mr. Van Horn made a motion to move Natalie Blessing from Deputy Clerk #2 to Deputy Clerk #1 effective the start of pay 24. Mr. Keener seconded and the motion carried 2-0.
Department Reports:
Jeremy Hart, Water/Street Department:
Mr. Hart presented the attached report. He stated that they had been busy picking up laves and would continue as long as the weather holds. He stated the Mulberry and Pleasant street project was moving along with no issues as well.
Bob Gray, Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor:
Mr. Gray was not present.
Dustin Papenbrock, Town Marshall:
Mr. Papenbrock was not present.
Rick Krider, Park Superintendent:
Mr. Krider advised the park had a few upgrades including a new sink, new lighting, and a new hot water heater.
Andy Boxberger, Town Attorney:
Mr. Boxberger was not present.
Council Reports:
Devin Keener:
Mr. Keener had nothing to report.
Mark Pepple:
Mr. Pepple was not present.
Nathan Van Horn:
Mr. Van Horn had nothing to report.
Madalyn Sade-Bartl:
Ms. Bartl was not present, and Ms. Blessing had nothing to report on her behalf.
Having no other business and after all proper papers were signed, Mr. 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
