Meeting Minutes- June 19, 2013
The Churubusco Town Council met on June 19, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. Members present were President Frank Kessler, Council Members Alan Malcolm & Mark Pepple, and Clerk-Treasurer, Madalyn Sade-Bartl. Also in attendance were area resident Pat Liggett, Pat Stanford, and Stu Rasler; Dave Crabill, Editor of the Churubusco News; Town Supervisor, Jeremy Hart, and Town Marshal, Mike Engle.
Council President Frank Kessler called the meeting to order, welcomed visitors and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll was called by the Clerk. All members were present.
Approval of June 5, 2013 meeting minutes:
Mr. Malcolm made a motion to approve the minutes for the meeting of June 5, 2013. Mr. Pepple seconded and the minutes were approved, 3-0.
Approval of Claims and Payroll Vouchers:
Payroll Docket #12 & Claims Vouchers dated for June 19, 2013 in the amount of $127,765.97 were approved.
Public Comment:
Pat Stanford informed the Council that at the last Planning Commission meeting, the parties interested in purchasing the property at 221 N. Main were seeking to rezone the property to an R2 designation. Upon researching this, it was found that there were several other properties that were incorrectly zoned. The Council informed Mr. Stanford that Dave Sewell from the Planning Commission would need to be contacted and change those designations.
Old Business:
President Kessler informed the rest of the Council there were still issues with the Employee Handbook. It was suggested a special meeting be held to hash out the issues and the handbook be tabled at the moment. Mr. Malcolm and Mr. Pepple agreed and the handbook was tabled until a special meeting was able to be held.
New Business:
Ms. Bartl presented a solid waste ordinance for first reading. The ordinance outlined the rate structure that the Town would charge users over the next 5 years. The rates were discussed and it was suggested that the rates be corrected from $8.05 in 2014 to $8.00 and from $8.40 to $8.50. Mr. Malcolm made a motion to approve the introduction of Ordinance 07-2013, An Ordinance Establishing Charges and User Fees, Procedures, and Rules for Solid Waste Collection and Disposal. Mr. Pepple seconded and the introduction was approved 3-0. A public hearing would be held to discuss this ordinance prior to the regularly scheduled Council meeting on July 3.
Ms. Bartl informed the Council that with the former contractor opting not to complete sidewalks this year, the Town was in need of a new contractor to replace sidewalks for the Sidewalk Enhancement Project. Six RFPs were sent out and only one was received back from Stu Rasler from Stu’s Carpentry. The Council opened the sealed bid and it was for the amount of $3.20 per square foot. Ms. Bartl explained that bids were already sent out for $.30 less than that amount. President Kessler asked Mr. Rasler if he had additional help available. Mr. Rasler informed Council that he did. Mr. Rasler also stated that his bid would provide concrete, materials, etc. and he guaranteed top quality work. Mr. Pepple made a motion to accept Mr. Rasler’s bid of $3.20 a square foot for new sidewalks. Mr. Malcolm seconded and the motion carried 3-0. The Town would only charge residents, though, the estimated cost.
Mr. Pepple asked President Kessler if he had heard anything from Kristi Sturtz. President Kessler stated that he received a proposal from her company for $20,000. President Kessler suggested a special meeting be held next Wednesday at 6:30 to talk about the proposal as well as the handbook.
Department Reports:
Jeremy Hart, Town Supervisor:
Mr. Hart was present and left a report. He stated everything was running well and things were just busy with the Wellhead Protection Plan, mowing, and Turtle Days.
Michael Engle, Town Marshal:
Marshal Engle had nothing to report. He was just getting ready for Turtle Days and thought he would have enough people for the parade. Marshal Engle also informed the Council that he and Chad would be attending a SRO conference that week in Fort Wayne. He also stated that there was no word on the SRO situation for next year.
Rick Krider, Park Supervisor:
Mr. Krider was not present.
Ron Felger, Town Attorney:
Mr. Felger was not present at the meeting.
Council Reports:
President Frank Kessler:
President Kessler reported that Churubusco was still in the running for the Inwelligent deal and that building negotiations were being conducted.
Alan Malcolm:
Mr. Malcolm stated he had attended a Plan Commission meeting. He also stated he had a Solid Waste meeting and that there was a possibility that the service could be contracted out.
Mark Pepple:
Mr. Pepple reported that he had attended an EMA meeting and there were no issues that would affect Churubusco.
Madalyn Sade-Bartl, Clerk-Treasurer:
Ms. Sade-Bartl reported that she and Kari had attended State Board of Accounts School the previous week. She also stated she had been keeping busy with budget as well as Turtle Days.
Having no other business and after all proper papers were signed, President Kessler adjourned the meeting.
