Thursday, August 23, 2012

Town Council Meeting July 3, 2012

Town Council Meeting
July 3, 2012

Town Board members present: Joyce Higginbottom, Scott Deyoe, Dan Adams, Todd Everling and Carolyn Johnson.  Scott Flick absent.

Meeting was brought to order with prayer by Dan Adams.  Sammi Armstrong led the pledge of allegiance.

Jeremy Peele, Attorney – Costs from the clean-up of the Ford property (133 North Hammer Street, Greentown) in the amount of $6,724.48 has been presented to Ford’s attorney.  Trash Removal Ordinance 2012-10 has been prepared.

No items from the engineer.

Greentown Fire Department: Kevin Breisch reported 133 EMS Runs – 5 Rescue Runs and 2 Fire Runs for a total of 40.  No report on lease agreement.

Police report for June was read.  Motion to approve was made by Todd Everling and seconded by Scott Deyoe.  Motion passed.  Marshall Bennett said he had received a letter from Richard Z. Cranor notifying us of his retirement as Chief Deputy Marshall effective at midnight on July 31, 2012.

Motion made by Dan Adams and seconded by Todd Everling to accept the Water & Street Report as read. Motion passed.

Motion made by Todd Everling and seconded by Dan Adams to accept the Wastewater Report as read.  Motion passed.

Jolene Rule was absent for Park Advisory Board Report.  November 17th has been set for the Holiday Bazaar.

Unfinished Business: It was determined that the grease concern coming from King Chef Chinese Restaurant that affects Hasler-Stout Funeral Home and Down On Main Street is a civil matter.  It was recommended that Hasler – Stout put in a separate lateral.

Mark Bradford rezoning at 506 E. Walnut.  This was tabled until August 7th meeting since there was no quorum for vote.

New Business: Motion made by Scott Deyoe and seconded by Dan Adams to close East Payton Street from the drive on the east side of livestock pavilion to Maple Street during our annual 4-H Fair.  Saturday morning July 7 thru early Sunday morning July 15, 2012.  Motion passed.

Motion made by Dan Adams and seconded by Todd Everling to close Meridian Street north from stoplight to first alley each Thursday from 6:00 to 9:00 PM for Music at the Fountain.  Motion passed.

Scott Deyoe reported on the Budget Workshop held on 6/27/2012.  More revenue needs to be collected for the Town.  It was decided to charge residents $10.00 per month for trash pickup.  AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING TRASH REMOVAL RATES FOR THE TOWN OF GREENTOWN, INDIANA was read. Motion to accept made by Scott Deyoe and seconded by Todd Everling.  Vote was Everling and Deyoe yea – Adams nay.  Second reading will be July 24, 2012.  Motion to adjourn was made by Dan Adams seconded by Todd Everling.