Town Council Minutes June 18, 2013

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

JUNE 18, 2013          7:30 PM

 

PRESENT:  Council Members:  Scott Deyoe, Dan Adams, Todd Everling, and Joyce Higginbottom;

Jeremy Peele, Town Attorney.

ABSENT:  Terri Sommers, Clerk-Treasurer.

 

CLERK-TREASURER’S NOTE:  Clerk-Treasurer Terri Sommers and Deputy Clerk Joyce Flick were in an automobile accident at 1:40 pm on this day, on their way to a Budget Training Session in Peru. Neither was able to attend this meeting. Minutes were obtained from a tape recording.

 

The meeting was brought to order by President Scott Deyoe.  Higginbottom made the motion to accept minutes of the previous meeting. Everling seconded. Motion passed.

 

JEREMY PEELE: No items presented.

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:  (1) President Deyoe addressed the establishment of a new Cumulative Capital Development Fund. He read aloud the published notice of this proposed fund. There was a question from the audience about the use of this fund. It was explained that this money will go into a fund to be used for any capital project for the town as deemed necessary. Some discussion about property taxes followed. There was more discussion as to necessary readings for resolution or ordinance. Town Attorney Jeremy Peele stated a resolution can be passed in a single reading. He suggested a motion be passed to suspend three readings, if required, for the passing of the resolution. Higginbottom made this motion, Everling seconded. Motion passed.  Council went on to accept the establishment of the new CCD Fund by individual vote. Each member voted Yes and signed the resolution/ordinance.  (2) Council discussed the proposed Amendment to Wellhead Protection Plan, as presented by Ryan Brauen from Wessler Engineering, at the previous meeting. Everling made a motion to split the cost of $2500 evenly between the Water and Wastewater Funds. Adams seconded. Motion passed.

 

NEW BUSINESS:   (1) Some “sewage-only” customers have requested having meters installed to monitor their water usage, believing it may reduce their sewage bill. There was discussion as to the cost involved and who should be responsible. Advantages and disadvantages to the town and homeowners were addressed, as well as other possible issues that might arise. Higginbottom made a motion to postpone a decision at this time. Motion was seconded by Everling. Motion passed.  (2)  There was discussion regarding a previous request from the Utility Office to destroy old records that are stored upstairs. No action taken. (3) President Deyoe read a letter from Greentown Lion’s Club requesting a $5,000 donation for the July 4^th fireworks display. This amount was appropriated in the budget. Higginbottom made a motion to grant the request; Everling seconded. Motion passed.

 

GUESTS:  (1) Question regarding the fountain. Wessler Engineering has looked at this and has estimated a cost of $400-$600 plus the town employees’ time. They will get with Kevin Moss for a closer estimate and information on when they can meet. Question was also raised about where the money for this would come from. Mrs. Higginbottom suggested the possibility of the county’s “matching funds grant”, which led to further discussion about this grant. (2) The fact that Jeff Bennett, Town Marshall, will be on vacation was brought up by a guest. Deyoe responded that Kevin Moss now has a radio in his vehicle that can activate the tornado sirens if needed; also that when we have no officer on duty our town is covered by County Law Enforcement.

 

Motion to adjourn was made by Higginbottom, seconded by Everling.  Motion passed.