Meeting Minutes – April 2, 2025
The Churubusco Town Council held a meeting at 6:00 p.m. on April 2, 2025, at the Town Hall, 215 Home Avenue, Churubusco, Indiana. The meeting was called to order by the Vice President with roll being called by the Clerk-Treasurer. The Council members were present or absent as follows:
Present: Mark Pepple, Devin Keener
Absent: Nathan Van Horn
Madalyn Sade-Bartl, Clerk-Treasurer, was also present.
Easement Encroachment Hearing- 932 W. Wheatfield: Dennis and Susie Trump and Amber Sturgis, owners of 932 W. Wheatfield Lane, were present. Ms. Sturgis was asking for permission to encroach on an easement for the installation of a new fence. Mr. Pepple made a motion to approve the request. Mr. Keener seconded, and the motion carried 2-0.
Public Hearing- Ordinance 2025-04: Permit Process: Mr. Keener opened the public hearing for Ordinance 2025-04. Having heard no public comments on the ordinance, the hearing was closed.
Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes: Mr. Pepple made a motion to approve the meeting minutes for March 19, 2025 as presented. Mr. Keener seconded, and the motion carried 2-0.
Approval of Claims: Claims and payroll vouchers in the amount of $2,419,230.47 were approved and signed.
Public Comment: There were no public comments.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Ordinance 2025-04 Permit Process: Mr. Pepple made a motion to approve Ordinance 2025-04 as presented. Mr. Keener seconded, and the motion carried 2-0.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of Pay App #15- Projects C&D, Sewer Project: Ms. Bartl reviewed the pay application. Mr. Pepple made a motion to approve as presented. Mr. Keener seconded, and the motion carried 2-0.
2. Resolution 2025-05- Opposition to Property Tax Cuts: Ms. Bartl explained the fiscal impact on the Town’s budget should Senate Bill 1 pass. The Council members indicated their thoughts about the taxation process. Mr. Pepple made a motion to approve Resolution 2025-05 as presented. Mr. Keener seconded, and the motion carried 2-0.
3. Hiring of Part-Time Officer: Ms. Bartl stated that Marshal Papenbrock sought to re-hire Chad Fulkerson as a part-time officer. Mr. Keener made a motion to re-hire Chad Fulkerson. Mr. Pepple seconded, and the motion carried 2-0.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
There were no department reports. Ms. Bartl gave a report on Park improvements including the Scout Building floor and scoreboard.
TOWN COUNCIL REPORTS
The Council had nothing to report.
CHIEF OF STAFF/CLERK-TREASURER REPORT
Ms. Bartl presented the attached report.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the meeting was thereupon adjourned.
Nathan Van Horn, President
Mark Pepple, Council Member
Devin Keener, Council Member
ATTEST:
Madalyn Sade-Bartl, Clerk-Treasurer
