Meeting Minutes – April 17, 2024
The Churubusco Town Council met on April 17, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the Town Hall. Members present were council members Devin Keener and Nathan Van Horn; and Clerk-Treasurer Madalyn Sade-Bartl. Others present were Robert Gray, Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor; Rick Krider, Park Superintendent; and local residents Brian Clark, Lisa Fensler, and Brad Arrowsmith.
Council member Nathan Van Horn called the meeting to order, welcomed visitors, and led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Clerk called roll. Council President, Mark Pepple, was absent.
Approval of meeting minutes for April 3, 2024:
Meeting minutes for April 3, 2024 were tabled.
Approval of claims and payroll vouchers:
Claims vouchers dated April 17, 2024 in the amount of $618,054.59 were presented and approved.
Public Comment:
Local resident Brad Arrowsmith spoke on behalf of his mother, Ruth Arrowsmith. He stated that the catch basin was not doing its job and has been slower and slower to drain. He wanted to know if there was anything that could be done. The council advised they would speak with Mr. Hart.
Old Business:
There was no old business.
New Business:
1. Approval of Sewer Project A Pay App #14 for $265,751.53: Mr. Keener made a motion to approve Sewer Project A Pay App #14 in the amount of $265,751.53. Mr. Van Horn seconded, and the motion carried 2-0.
2. Approval of Resolution 2024-05: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM THE “R-1” SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO THE “R-2” TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT: Mr. Keener made a motion to approve Resolution 2024-05. Mr. Van Horn seconded, and the motion carried 2-0.
3. Introduction of Ordinance 2024-06: Amendment of the Sewer Use Ordinance: Ms. Bartl explained Ordinance 2024-06. Mr. Keener made a motion to introduce Ordinance 2024-06. Mr. Van Horn seconded, and the motion carried 2-0.
4. Presentation of 2024 TIF Report: Ms. Bartl presented the 2024 TIF Report.
Department Reports:
Jeremy Hart, Water/Street Department:
Mr. Hart was not present but provided the council the attached report.
Bob Gray, Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor:
Mr. Gray stated that all the paperwork was in. The plant is a muddy mess, but it didn’t overflow.
Dustin Papenbrock, Town Marshall:
Mr. Papenbrock was not present.
Rick Krider, Park Superintendent:
Mr. Krider advised there were 84 in T-ball. The numbers were down in other leagues. He stated soccer has started. They have also repainted the splash pad.
Andy Boxberger, Town Attorney:
Mr. Boxberger was not present.
Council Reports:
Devin Keener:
Mr. Keener asked about a stop sign on 550 because of speeding. Ms. Bartl advised that would have to be coordinated with the county.
Mark Pepple:
Mr. Pepple was not present.
Nathan Van Horn:
Mr. Van Horn advised that Turtle Days would be on June 12th-15th and more information could be found on the Turtle Days website.
Madalyn Sade-Bartl:
Ms. Bartl presented the attached report.
Having no other business and after all proper papers were signed, Mr. Van Horn adjourned the regular meeting.
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Council President, Mark Pepple
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Council Member, Devin Keener
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Council Member, Nathan Van Horn
ATTEST:
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Madalyn Sade-Bartl, Clerk-Treasurer
