Meeting Minutes – October 7, 2021
The Churubusco Town Council met on October 7, 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 Linda Tincher, The Post & Mail; Town Supervisor, Jeremy Hart; and Wastewater Superintendent, Bob Gray.
Council President, Nathan Van Horn, called the meeting to order and led the pledge. Roll was called by the Clerk. Council member, Mark Pepple, was absent.
Approval of September 1, 2021 minutes:
President Van Horn made a motion to approve the minutes for September 1, 2021 as presented. Mr. Keener seconded and the motion carried 2-0.
Approval of Claims and Payroll Vouchers:
Claims Vouchers dated October 7, 2021 in the amount of $202,784.82 were approved and signed.
Public Comment:
There were no public comments.
Old Business:
1. Ordinance 2021-14: Adoption of 2022 Budget: Ms. Bartl stated the budget had been advertised and the public hearing held. There were no comments made by the public. President Van Horn made a motion to approve Ordinance 2021-14 as presented. Mr. Keener seconded and the motion carried 2-0.
New Business:
1. Water Project update: Ms. Bartl presented an updated estimate from DLZ for water projects including extending water mains, water tower maintenance, water meter replacement, and other projects. Mr. Hart also presented estimates for some of the projects to give the Council a better estimate of the project. After discussing the projects listed within the estimate and the next steps that needed to happen, Mr. Keener made a motion to have Baker Tilley proceed with a water rate study. President Van Horn seconded, and the motion carried 2-0.
2. Ordinance 2021-15: Establishing Rules for Dog Parks: Ms. Bartl reported most of the fundraising effort for the dog park had concluded but before building a park, rules needed to be established. She stated she had written rules that were aligned with other established dog parks. Mr. Keener asked Ms. Bartl if rules had to be established for liability reasons. She stated they were required for that reason and for the safety of visitors and their pets. President Van Horn made a motion to introduce Ordinance 2021-15. Mr. Keener seconded and the motion carried 2-0. The public hearing would be held the first meeting of November.
Department Reports:
Jeremy Hart, Town Supervisor:
Mr. Hart presented the attached report. He stated Line Street was pretty much done, but Marshal Papenbrock wanted two additional stop signs installed at Clingerman. He was checking with the contractor about getting those installed.
Bob Gray, Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor
Mr. Gray stated the net DMR & land application were into the state. They would land apply when fields had dried out. Mr. Gray also presented Council a quote for a portable flow meter. Mr. Gray stated this could be used to better pinpoint areas of infiltration. President Van Horn made a motion to approve the purchase of a portable flow meter at a cost of $5,825. Mr. Keener seconded and the motion carried 2-0.
Dustin Papenbrock, Town Marshal:
Marshal Papenbrock was not present.
Rick Krider, Park Supervisor:
Mr. Krider was not present.
Ron Felger, Town Attorney:
Mr. Felger was not present.
Council Reports:
Mark Pepple:
Mr. Pepple was not present.
Devin Keener:
Mr. Keener stated he had attended the AIM conference and he felt it was really eye opening in areas and informative in others. He and Ms. Bartl discussed the shooter simulator class he, Ms. Bartl, and Marshal Papenbrock had attended and the opportunities in which the Town could use this training.
Nathan Van Horn:
Mr. Van Horn 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, Mark Pepple
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Council Member, Devin Keener
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Council President, Nathan Van Horn
ATTEST:
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Madalyn Sade-Bartl, Clerk-Treasurer
