Regular Meeting Minutes –February 21, 2024
The Churubusco Town Council met on February 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Hall. Members present were council members Devin Keener and Nathan Van Horn; and Clerk-Treasurer, Madalyn Sade-Bartl. Others present were residents Lisa Fensler; Park Superintendent, Rick Krider; and Wastewater Superintendent, Bob Gray.
Mr. Van Horn called the meeting to order, welcomed visitors, and led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Clerk called roll. Council President, Mark Pepple, was absent.
Approval of Minutes- February 7, 2024
Mr. Keener made a motion to approve the minutes for February 7, 2024 as presented. Mr. Keener seconded, and the motion carried 2-0.
Approval of Claims:
Claims Vouchers dated February 21, 2024 in the amount of $577,501.12 were presented and approved.
Public Comment:
There were no public comments.
Old Business:
There was no old business.
New Business:
1. Pay Application 2- CCMG Project: Ms. Bartl presented Pay Application 2 for the Pleasant/Mulberry CCMG project. Mr. Keener made a motion to approve Pay Application 2 to API in the amount of $170,260.67. Mr. Van Horn seconded, and the motion carried 2-0.
2. Sewer Project Pay Application 12: Ms. Bartl presented Pay Application 12 from Crosby Construction for $371,363.78. Mr. Keener made a motion to approve as presented. Mr. Van Horn seconded, and the motion passed 2-0.
3. Approval to Hire PT Utility Clerk: Ms. Bartl stated she and Deputy Clerk, Natalie Blessing, had interviewed several candidates for the part-time utility clerk position. She was seeking approval to hire Christina Krieger to fill that position at a PT Clerk Level 1. Mr. Keener made a motion to approve hiring Ms. Krieger at the level requested. Mr. Van Horn seconded the motion, and the motion carried 2-0.
4. Adjustments to Estimated Utility Bills: Ms. Bartl presented a list to the Council of bills that were either overestimated, estimated at under the 3000-gallon minimum and when read made the customer go above the minimum, and other issues caused by the estimated readings. She explained this occurs every time estimates occur. The Council members nodded that they remembered when this occurred last year. Mr. Keener made a motion to approve the presented adjustments. Mr. Van Horn seconded, and the motion carried 2-0.
Department Reports:
Jeremy Hart, Town Supervisor:
Mr. Hart presented the attached report.
Bob Gray, Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor:
Mr. Gray stated Wealing Brothers hauled 315,000 gallons of sludge earlier this week. He also reported the Plant was finally starting to run correctly after experiencing a kill in late December.
Dustin Papenbrock, Town Marshall:
Mr. Papenbrock was not present.
Rick Krider, Park Superintendent:
Mr. Krider reported they were gearing up for spring activities as high school athletics would be starting practicing in the upcoming few weeks.
Andy Boxberger, Town Attorney:
Mr. Boxberger was not present.
Council Reports:
Mark Pepple:
Mr. Pepple was not present.
Devin Keener:
Mr. Keener had nothing to report.
Nathan Van Horn:
Mr. Van had nothing to report. Ms. Bartl asked if he had met with the Legion concerning the Hometown Hero banners. He stated he had to reschedule the meeting.
Madalyn Sade-Bartl:
Ms. Sade-Bartl presented the attached report.
Having no other business and after all proper papers were signed, Mr. Van Horn adjourned the regular meeting.
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Council President, Mark Pepple
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Council Member, Devin Keener
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Council Member, Nathan Van Horn
ATTEST:
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Madalyn Sade-Bartl, Clerk-Treasurer
