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Meeting Minutes – February 5th, 2025
The Churubusco Town Council met on February 5th, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Town Hall. Members present were council members Devin Keener, and Mark Pepple. Others present were Natalie Blessing, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer; Dustin Papenbrock, Town Marshall; Jeremy Hart, Water/Street Supervisor; Andy Boxberger, Town Attorney; Holly Miller, DLZ; and residents Lisa Fensler, Kayla Crance, Cheryl Raymond, and Nathan Raymond.
Council member Devin Keener called the meeting to order, welcomed visitors, and led the pledge of allegiance. The Deputy Clerk called roll. Council President Nathan Van Horn and Clerk-Treasurer Madalyn Sade-Bartl were not present.
ECNROACHMENT AGREEMENT HEARINGS: 887 N Turtle Run (Raymond). Mr. Pepple made a motion to approved the encroachment for 887 N Turtle Run. Mr. Keener seconded and the motion carried 2-0. Nathan and Cheryl Ramond signed the agreement and Ms. Blessing notarized.
Approval of meeting minutes for January 15th, 2025:
Meeting minutes for January 15th, 2025 were presented. Mr. Pepple made a motion to approve meeting minutes. Mr. Keener seconded and the motion carried 2-0.
Approval of claims and payroll vouchers:
Claims vouchers dated February 5th, 2025 were presented and approved in the amount of $252,287.55.
Public Comment:
Kayla Crance asked a few questions regarding the Turtle Meadows bond. Mr. Boxberger addressed her concerns.
Old Business:
1. Hiring of full-time officer – Mr. Papenbrock presented the council with an application for Zachary Murphy for the full time Deputy Marhsall position. He explained that Mr. Murphy would be on third shift. Mr. Pepple made a motion to approve the hiring of Zachary Murphy for the Deputy Marhsall position. Mr. Keener seconded and the motion carried 2-0.
2. Appointment of SRO Office – Mr. Papenbrock advised the council that he was having Garry Jones take the position of SRO.
3. Approval of grinder pump upgrade and installation – Turtle Town Plaza – The council members discussed the quote presented to them for Instate Excavating and advised they had not heard back from any other company for additional quotes. Mr. Pepple said he believed they needed to move forward with this project. Mr. Pepple made a motion to approve the quote from Instate Excavating. Mr. Keener seconded and the motion carried 2-0.
New Business:
1. Approval of Resolution 2025-01: 2024 Appropriation Transfers – Mr. Pepple made a motion to approve Resolution 2025-01. Mr. Keener seconded and the motion carried 2-0.
2. Approval of Resolution 2025-02: 2024 Encumbrances – Mr. Keener advised the encumbrances were for a police vehicle and the scoreboard. Mr. Pepple made a motion to approve Resolution 2025-02. Mr. Keener seconded and the motion carried 2-0.
3. Approval of Pay App – Sewer Project – Ms. Miller with DLZ provided the council with an update on the sewer projects. During this time she also spoke to the council about Crosby’s requested extension. She advised that the council hold an executive session to discuss further. Mr. Pepple then made a motion to approve Pay App 13 for the amount of $384,191.57. Mr. Keener seconded and the motion carried 2-0.
4. Introduction of Ordinance 2025-03: Turtle Meadows Bond – Mr. Boxberger explained the bond and advised that the town will have no responsibility for this bond. Mr. Pepple made a motion to introduce Ordinance 2025-03. Mr. Keener seconded and the motion carried 2-0.
5. On-call policy update discussion – Ms. Bartl had presented an updated on call policy for the council to consider. The council discussed the changes with Mr. Hart. After discussion, the council decided to table the issue to give Mr. Hart more time to go through the policy.
Department Reports:
Jeremy Hart, Water/Street Department:
Mr. Hart presented the attached report. He advised they have just been very busy lately.
Zach Geiger, Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor:
Mr. Geiger was not present.
Dustin Papenbrock, Town Marshall:
Mr. Papenbrock advised the Durango was ready and he was planning to pick it up next week.
Rick Krider, Park Superintendent:
Mr. Krider was not present.
Andy Boxberger, Town Attorney:
Mr. Boxberger had nothing to report.
Council Reports:
Devin Keener:
Mr. Keener had nothing to report.
Mark Pepple:
Mr. Pepple had nothing to report.
Nathan Van Horn:
Mr. Van Horn was not present.
Madalyn Sade-Bartl:
Ms. Bartl was not present.
Having no other business and after all proper papers were signed, Mr. Keener adjourned the regular meeting.
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Council President, Nathan Van Horn
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Council Member, Devin Keener
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Council Member, Mark Pepple
ATTEST:
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Madalyn Sade-Bartl, Clerk-Treasurer
