Meeting Minutes – August 4, 2021
The Churubusco Town Council met on August 4, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the Scout Building. Members present were Council Members Devin Keener and Nathan Van Horn; and Clerk-Treasurer, Madalyn Sade-Bartl. Also in attendance were residents Wayne Yager, Brian Murphy, and Pat Carpenter; Rachael Hartman, KPC Media; Rick Krider, Park Superintendent; and Dustin Papenbrock, Town Marshal.
Council President, Nathan Van Horn, called the meeting to order and led the pledge. Roll was called by the Clerk. Member Mark Pepple was absent.
Approval of July 21, 2021, Minutes:
President Van Horn made a motion to approve the July 7, 2021 minutes as presented. Mr. Keener seconded and the motion carried 2-0. Because Mr. Pepple was absent and President Van Horn had not been at the July 21 meeting, approval of those minutes was tabled until the next meeting.
Approval of Claims and Payroll Vouchers:
Claims Vouchers dated August 4, 2021, in the amount of $410,673.62 were approved and signed.
Public Comments
Wayne Yager reported there were several junk vehicles that needed tagged. He stated the cars had been on jacks and wood blocks for months without anything being done about them. Marshal Papenbrock stated he does not go out of his way to tag vehicles and instead addresses them when a complaint is made. He told Mr. Yager he would take care of those he mentioned.
Brian Murphy approached the Council with concerns over minimum utility bills. He stated he did not think it was fair to those who did not use 3000 gallons for them to be charged for 3000 gallons. He had questions concerning how the rates were set. Ms. Bartl asked he make an appointment with her, and she would be happy to discuss the rate studies and reasons for minimum charges.
Pat Carpenter requested an update on the grinder pump issues at Turtle Town Plaza. President Van Horn stated a grease trap would be installed on the pump and they were currently working out logistics with the property owner and business owner as to who would be responsible for cleaning out the trap and where to install it. The Council assured Mr. Carpenter things were progressing.
Old Business:
There was no old business.
New Business:
1. Pay Request 1 & CCMG Update- Ms. Bartl presented Pay Request 1. She stated DLZ had reviewed it and stated it was ok to pay. President Van Horn made a motion to approve pay request 1. Mr. Keener seconded and the motion carried 2-0. Ms. Bartl updated Council on the progress of Line Street. She stated they were hoping to be done by the end of the month.
2. Resolution 2021-10: ARP Fund Additional Appropriation- Ms. Bartl presented Resolution 2021-10. She stated to spend ARP funds this year, an additional appropriation resolution had to be passed. The AV upgrades within the resolution had been questioned. She stated since the Scout Building was now being utilized by the Council and other groups like the Plan Commission, BZA, and others who also recorded and broadcast their meetings, it would be beneficial to all to make those upgrades, so groups did not have to set up and tear down AV equipment before and after every meeting. Marshal Papenbrock agreed this needed to be done as well as upgrades to the Scout Building and Park’s wiring as it was causing issues with the new camera system. President Van Horn made a motion to approve Resolution 2021-10 as presented. Mr. Keener seconded and the motion carried 2-0.
3. Part-Time Officer: Marshal Papenbrock requested the Council allow him to hire a part-time officer to help cover 3rd shifts and weekends. He stated he wished to hire a former deputy, John Stoffel, as he was now in the private sector but wished to keep up his certifications and credentials. The Council approved the hiring of a part-time officer by consensus.
4. Cam’s Cause: Ms. Bartl stated she had received an email from Bob Amber concerning using the Park for Cam’s Cause on October 16. Mr. Keener asked Mr. Krider if that was ok with him. Mr. Krider confirmed that date worked for the park. The Council agreed to the date. Ms. Bartl stated she would let Mr. Amber know.
Department Reports:
Jeremy Hart, Town Supervisor:
Mr. Hart was not present but left the attached report
Bob Gray, Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor
Mr. Gray was not present.
Dustin Papenbrock, Town Marshal:
Marshal Papenbrock stated he was working with the county on a few issues. He also stated there were some technical issues with the cameras that needed to be worked out between ASG and Trustec. He stated he would coordinate with them this week. There was also an issue with Officer Jones’s Durango, and it was at Murphy’s.
Rick Krider, Park Supervisor:
Mr. Krider stated the new tractor had been delivered the previous day and he was working on upgrading the diamonds.
Ron Felger, Town Attorney:
Mr. Felger was not present.
Council Reports:
Mark Pepple:
Mr. Pepple was not present.
Nathan Van Horn:
Mr. Van Horn had nothing to report.
Devin Keener:
Mr. Keener had nothing to report.
Madalyn Sade-Bartl:
Ms. Sade-Bartl presented the attached report.
Having no other business and after all proper papers were signed, President Van Horn adjourned the meeting.
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Council Member, Devin Keener
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Council Member, Mark Pepple
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Council President, Nathan Van Horn
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ATTEST:
Madalyn Sade-Bartl, Clerk-Treasurer
