Meeting Minutes – August 18, 2021
The Churubusco Town Council met on August 18, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the Scout Building. Members present were Council Members Devin Keener, Mark Pepple (via Zoom), and Nathan Van Horn; and Clerk-Treasurer, Madalyn Sade-Bartl. Also in attendance were residents, Amy Biggs, Whitley County EMA; Amber Neilson, Baker Tilly; Bob Gray, WW Treatment Plant; Rick Krider, Park Superintendent; Dustin Papenbrock, Town Marshal (via Zoom); and Jeremy Hart, Town Supervisor.
Council President, Nathan Van Horn, called the meeting to order and led the pledge. Roll was called by the Clerk. All members were present
Approval of July 21, 2021 Minutes:
Mr. Pepple made a motion to approve the minutes for July 21, 2021, as presented. Mr. Keener seconded and Nathan VanHorn Abstained the motion carried 2-0.
Approval of Claims and Payroll Vouchers:
Claims Vouchers dated August 18, 2021, in the amount of $163,615.57 were approved and signed.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
New Business:
1. Resolution 2021-1: Approval and Adoption of County Multi-hazard Mitigation Plan- Amy Biggs, Whitley County EMA director, explained the plan’s development and reasons why the plan was needed. Mr. Pepple made a motion. Mr. VanHorn seconded and the motion carried 3-0.
2. Excess Levy Appeal Petition- Ms. Bartl presented the Excess Levy Appeal petition and explained what it was and why it was important. She stated this was the second year the Town was eligible for this increase due to increased assessed values and the Town would be receiving an increase of over $10,000 to their max levy if the state approved the petition. Mr. Van Horn made motion to approve the petition. Mr. Keener seconded and the motion carried 3-0.
Old Business:
1. Capital Improvement Plan- Amber Nielson, Baker Tilly- Amber Nielson presented the Capital Improvement Plan and went into detail through each fund’s projected balances through the next five years. She explained this was a living document and should be used as a guide for budgeting, spending, and planning. The plan would also need to be updated annually. The Council stated if they had any further questions concerning the plan, they would let her know. They also wanted to the department heads look it over prior to the plan’s adoption.
Department Reports:
Jeremy Hart, Town Supervisor:
Mr. Hart presented the attached report
Bob Gray, Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor
Mr. Gray reported all permits and paperwork were into IDEM. He was trying to get rid of water from the most recent round of rain. He also stated infiltration was coming in faster since constructing new roads.
Dustin Papenbrock, Town Marshal:
Marshal Papenbrock stated things were good at the Police Department. He had tagged cars that had been mentioned by Wayne Yager at the last meeting. Marshal Papenbrock wanted to verify with the Council that John Stoffel’s start date was today. The Council confirmed they approved the decision to hire Mr. Stoffel as a part-time officer. Marshal Papenbrock also let the Council know the sign at crosswalk been replaced and utilized.
Rick Krider, Park Supervisor:
Mr. Krider was not present.
Ron Felger, Town Attorney:
Mr. Felger was not present.
Council Reports:
Mark Pepple:
Mr. Pepple had nothing to report.
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
