Town Council meeting minutes February 18, 2014

Town Council Meeting

February 18, 2014 6:30 PM

Present: Council Members: Scott Deyoe, Dan Adams, Todd Everling, J. Scott Flick: Deputy Clerk Joyce S. Flick as Acting Clerk-Treasurer; Jeremy Peelle, Town Attorney

Absent: Council member Joyce Higginbottom

Meeting was called to order by President Scott Deyoe. He asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of January 21, 2014 meeting. A motion was made by Mr. Flick to approve the minutes with a second by Mr. Everling. Motion passed.

Jeremy Peelle: nothing

Engineer: Mr. Deyoe reported the Ryan Braun is in the process of a move to Ohio but is available by phone and that Brad Robinson from the Indianapolis office is handling some of the day to day things needed. Mr. Deyoe reviewed the status of the new plant. 1) The 02 dish is back on line. 2) The only major things left to build are the digesters. 3) Because of the severe weather we have had, the builders TCI asked for and received approval of an extension on the contract of 9 days in case they need them because of financial penalties. 4) we are fine on the budget so far. 5) we do still have increased flow during wet weather events so capacity in the plant will be used.

Fire Department: No report

Police Report: This report was read and a motion was made to approve the report by Mr. Everling with a second by Mr. Adams. Motion passed.

Water & Street Report: Report was read. Bryan: 1) There was some discussion about getting rid of sludge and things will get better in costs after digesters are on line. 2) Lab training was charged to the first of March because of the bad weather. 3) The plant is approximately 85% finished. 4) 80% of the new plant is now in operation. A motion was made by Mr. Flick to approve the report with a second by Mr. Everling. Motion passed.

Park Advisory Board: Nothing

New Business: (1) Mr. Flick :None (2) Mr. Adams: Commended the town workers on a job of cleaning our streets. Other council members agreed. (3) Mr. Everling: No new business. (4) Mr. Deyoe: No new business. (5) Deputy Clerk Joyce Flick: Annual Report will be in the paper the next day.

Guests: None to speak.

Motion was made by Mr. Flick to adjourn with a second by Mr. Everling. Meeting adjourned at 6:48 PM.