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Meeting Minutes – October 2, 2024
The Churubusco Town Council met on October 2, 2024, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the Town Hall. Members present were council members Mark Pepple, Devin Keener and Nathan Van Horn; and Clerk-Treasurer Madalyn Sade-Bartl. Others present were local residents Lisa Fensler and Brian Clark; Park Supervisor, Rick Krider; and Officer Robert Lysaght.
President Pepple called the meeting to order, welcomed visitors, and led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Clerk called roll. All members were present.
Approval of meeting minutes for September 18, 2024:
Meeting minutes for September 18, 2024 were presented. Mr. Van Horn made a motion to approve both sets of minutes as presented. Mr. Keener seconded, and the motion carried 3-0.
Approval of claims and payroll vouchers:
Claims vouchers dated October 2, 2024 in the amount of $398,346.08 were presented and approved.
Public Comment:
There were no public comments.
Old Business:
1. Approval of Ordinance 2024-13: 2025 Budget: Ms. Bartl stated the public hearing for the budget had been held the previous month and no comments were received following that hearing. Mr. Van Horn made a motion to approve Ordinance 2024-13. Mr. Keener seconded, and the motion carried 3-0
2. Re-Appointment of Whitley County Regional Sewer District member: Ms. Bartl stated that her appointment to the Whitley County RSD had expired the previous month, and the Council needed to re-appoint someone to that board. Mr. Keener made a motion to re-appoint Madalyn Sade-Bartl to the Whitley County RSD board. Mr. Van Horn seconded, and the motion passed 3-0.
New Business:
1. Approval of Pay App #9- Sewer Project B- API- $164,453.65: Ms. Bartl gave a brief summary of the items included on pay application #9. Mr. Keener made a motion to approve pay application 19. Mr. Van Horn seconded, and the motion passed 3-0.
Department Reports:
Jeremy Hart, Water/Street Department:
Mr. Hart was not present but left the attached report.
Bob Gray, Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor:
Mr. Gray was not present. Ms. Bartl stated Mr. Gray had been ill for the last two weeks and was unsure when he would be back. She gave a brief update of the sewer project.
Dustin Papenbrock, Town Marshall:
Mr. Papenbrock was not present. Ms. Bartl stated the Bulletproof Vest Grant application she applied for through the Department of Justice had been approved.
Rick Krider, Park Superintendent:
Mr. Krider was not present.
Andy Boxberger, Town Attorney:
Mr. Boxberger was not present.
Council Reports:
Devin Keener:
Mr. Keener asked for clarification on the date for Junk Day. He stated the date on the utility bills was incorrect. Ms. Bartl stated she would send out reminders to try to correct any confusion.
Mark Pepple:
Mr. Pepple had nothing to report.
Nathan Van Horn:
Mr. Van Horn had nothing to report.
Madalyn Sade-Bartl:
Ms. Bartl presented the attached report.
Having no other business and after all proper papers were signed, President Pepple adjourned the regular meeting.
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Council President, Mark Pepple Council Member, Nathan Van Horn
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Council Member, Devin Keener Madalyn Sade-Bartl, Clerk-Treasurer
