Regular Meeting Minutes –March 15, 2023
The Churubusco Town Council met on March 15, 2023 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. Others present were Teri Johnson and Brittany Murphy, Turtle Days; Eliza Gordner, Carson, LLP; numerous Town employees (Chad Fulkerson,. Tyler Fulkerson, John Forker, Scott Geist, Brandon Rittenhouse, and Justin Blake) Park Supervisor, Rick Krider; Sewer Supervisor, Bob Gray; and Town Marshal, Dustin Papenbrock.
Council President Devin Keener called the meeting to order, welcomed visitors, and led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Clerk called roll. Mark Pepple was absent.
Approval of Minutes for March 1, 2023:
Mr. Van Horn made a motion to approve the minutes as presented for March 1, 2023. President Keener seconded and the motion carried 2-0.
Approval of Claims:
Claims Vouchers dated March 15, 2023 in the amount of $359,241.69 were presented and approved.
Public Comment:
There were no public comments.
Old Business:
There was no old business.
New Business:
1. Labor Standards Contract- Kleinpeter Consulting: Ms. Bartl presented a contract for labor standards services for the sewer project, a service that was required by SRF. Mr. Van Horn made a motion to approve the contract as presented. President Keener seconded and the motion carried 2-0.
2. Donation Agreement: President Keener presented a donation agreement prepared by the attorneys of Rudy Wilfong concerning the statue he was donating to the Town. Mr. Van Horn made a motion to approve the agreement as presented. President Keener seconded and the motion carried 2-0.
3. Library Board Appointment: Ms. Bartl presented a request by the Library to fill a vacancy. Mr. Van Horn made a motion to appoint Bard Maucione to the Library Board. President Keener seconded and the motion carried 2-0.
4. Turtle Days Contract Review & Discussion: Ms. Bartl stated the attached draft contract was prepared by Zach Zehner at Carson LLP and included a clause that would require Turtle Days be established as a federally recognized non-profit within a year of signing the contract. Mr. Van Horn made a motion to approve the contract. President Keener seconded and the motion carried 2-0. Ms. Bartl stated the contract would go to Turtle Days for their approval.
Department Reports:
Jeremy Hart, Town Supervisor:
Mr. Hart was not present, but left the attached report..
Bob Gray, Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor:
Mr. Gray stated the plant had three violations within the last month due to being unable to keep up with the water coming into the plant. He also stated all monthly reports were submitted.
Dustin Papenbrock, Town Marshall:
Mr. Papenbrock reported new computers had been installed and that Officer Blake’s car needed a new docking station.
Rick Krider, Park Superintendent:
Mr. Krider stated that an 11 year-old travel team had formed. Ms. Bartl asked him about the middle school travel team that was recently formed as she had received calls from concerned members of the Youth League Board. The Council stated some sort of contract needed to be entered for teams that operate outside of Youth League and Churubusco High School.
Andy Boxberger, Town Attorney:
Mr. Boxberger was not present.
Council Reports:
Mark Pepple:
Mr. Pepple was not present.
Devin Keener:
President Keener had nothing to report.
Nathan Van Horn:
Mr. Van Horn had nothing to report.
Madalyn Sade-Bartl:
Ms. Sade-Bartl presented the attached report.
Prior to adjourning the regular meeting, John Forker wished to address the Council concerning his Worker’s Compensation claim. He stated the insurance company was not returning his calls and that he had a surgeon that has ordered another surgery but the insurance company will not approve it and instead want to close the case. President Keener asked if his attorney had contacted the insurance company and he was unsure if they had. President Keener suggested his attorney do so. Ms. Bartl stated she had forwarded the letter the Town received from Mr. Forker’s attorney to the insurance company, the insurance broker, and Carson.
Having no other business and after all proper papers were signed, President Keener adjourned the regular meeting.
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Council President, Devin Keener
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Council Member, Mark Pepple
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Council Member, Nathan Van Horn
ATTEST:
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Madalyn Sade-Bartl, Clerk-Treasurer
