Regular Meeting Minutes –October 4, 2023
The Churubusco Town Council met on October 4, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Scout Building. Members present were council members Devin Keener, Mark Pepple, and Nathan Van Horn; and Clerk-Treasurer, Madalyn Sade-Bartl. Others present were residents Lisa Fensler & Brian Clark; Wastewater Superintendent, Bob Gray; and Dustin Papenbrock, Town Marshal.
President Keener called the meeting to order, welcomed visitors, and led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Clerk called roll. All members were present.
PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE 2023-07: Additional Appropriations
President Keener opened the public hearing for Ordinance 2023-07. There were no comments and President Keener closed the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE 2023-09: 2024 Budget
President Keener opened the public hearing for Ordinance 2023-09. Ms. Sade-Bartl presented the attached table showing changes from 2023 to 2024. Hearing no public comments, President Keener closed the public hearing.
Approval of Claims:
Claims Vouchers dated October 4, 2023 in the amount of $137,468.01 were presented and approved.
Public Comment:
There were no public comments.
Old Business:
1. Ordinance 2023-07: Additional Appropriations: Mr. Van Horn made a motion to approve Ordinance 2023-07. Mr. Pepple seconded, and the motion passed 3-0.
2. Ordinance 2023-09: 2024 Budget: Mr. Van Horn made a motion to approve Ordinance 2023-09. Mr. Pepple seconded, and the motion passed 3-0.
3. Ordinance 2023-11: Ordinance Amending the Town’s Wastewater Use Policy: Ms. Bartl explained the changes that were made to the ordinance. Mr. Pepple made a motion to approve Ordinance 2023-11 as presented. Mr. Van Horn seconded, and the motion carried 3-0.
New Business:
1. Approval of Pay Application 7- Crosby: Mr. Pepple made a motion to approve pay application #7 from Crosby for $484,346.33. Mr. Van Horn seconded, and the motion carried 3-0.
2. Approval of Pay Application 5- API Construction: Mr. Pepple made a motion to approve pay application #5 from API Construction for $238,386.83. Mr. Van Horn seconded, and the motion carried 3-0.
3. Approval of Work Change Directives 3 & 4: Mr. Pepple made a motion to approve work change directives 3 & 4. Mr. Van Horn seconded, and the motion carried 3-0.
Department Reports:
Jeremy Hart, Town Supervisor:
Mr. Hart was not present but left the attached report. Mr. Keener asked Ms. Bartl about the sewer project work that was halted on N. Main Street. Ms. Bartl gave the Council an update on the project.
Bob Gray, Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor:
Mr. Gray stated the Plant was running well and all paperwork would be in next week. He also stated the inspector from IDEM would be changing as Rex was retiring.
Dustin Papenbrock, Town Marshall:
Mr. Papenbrock stated the department continued to be hit hard by car repairs. He also stated the Rescue Task Force was jumping off and Officer Stoffel and Officer Rittenhouse had been visiting other departments almost every night.
Rick Krider, Park Superintendent:
Mr. Krider was not present.
Andy Boxberger, Town Attorney:
Mr. Boxberger was not present.
Council Reports:
Mark Pepple:
Mr. Pepple had nothing to report.
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.
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
