Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Town Council minutes 10/7/2014


Greentown Town Council Meeting

October 7, 2014 6:30 PM

Members Present: Todd Everling, J. Scott Flick, Joyce Higginbottom, Dan Adams, Teresa Duke,Clerk.

Meeting was called to order by Mr. Everling.

Minutes of Previous Meeting: The minutes of the September 16th meeting and September 2nd meeting were presented for additions or corrections. Mr. Everling asked for a motion to accept. Motion was made by Mr. Flick. Motion seconded by Mrs. Higginbottom. Motion carried.

Approval of Dockets: Mr. Everling asked for a motion to accept the dockets from September 3rd-September 16th. Motion was made by Mr. Flick. Motion seconded by Mrs. Higginbottom. Motion carried. General Fund total expenses for September 17th- October 7th were $16,453.18. Water Co. was $8,223.58 and the Wastewater Utilities totaled $33,279.18. Mr. Everling asked for a motion to accept. Motion was made by Mr. Flick. Motion seconded by Mrs. Higginbottom. Motion carried.

Items from Attorney: None

Items from Engineer: Ryan Brauen reported on the sewer ban being lifted soon and the Wastewater plant construction is near completion. Mr. Brauen is also assisting Mr. Klein on evaluating the lift station in the Meadows and Well #4 for future work.

Greentown Fire Department Report: Mr. Hendricks reported for August the following – 2 Fire runs, 1 Rescue runs, and 33 EMS runs. For September: 4 Fire runs, 7 Rescue runs, and 47 EMS runs.

Police Report: Reading of Paper Report. Mr. Everling asked for a motion to accept the report. Motion was made by Mr. Flick. Motion seconded by Mrs. Higginbottom. Motion carried.

Water and Street Report: Reading of Paper Report. Mr. Everling asked for a motion to accept the report. Motion was made by Mr. Flick. Motion seconded by Mrs. Higginbottom. Motion carried.

Wastewater Report: Reading of Paper Report. Mr. Everling asked for a motion to accept the report. Motion was made by Mr. Flick. Motion seconded by Mrs. Higginbottom. Motion carried.

Park Advisory Board: Mrs. Rule reported that two planters will be replaced in April. The Greentown Main Street Association will cover the cost of the planters that will be purchased at Garden Gate in Peru.

Old Business: None.

New Business from Council Members: None.

Clerk Treasurer and Council President: Mrs. Duke reported that the November 4th Town Council Meeting will be held but at a different time due to the election. Caucus will be at 7:30, and the Town Council Meeting will be at 8:00. Mrs. Duke also reported on a CD that was given to the Town in 1998 by First Farmers Bank & Trust for $500.00. The CD was a donation that was put in the Time Capsule. This Certificate matured on September 14, 2014 and was going to make .0000% if it was renewed. The CD’s balance was $822.26. The CD was closed on September 17, 2014 and the donation was put in the Rainy Day Fund. The Time Capsule will be opened in 2023 and while the certificate for the CD will still be in the capsule, it will have no actual value at that point.

Adjournment: Mr. Everling asked for a motion to adjourn. Motion was made by Mr. Flick.

Motion seconded by Mrs. Higginbottom.

Town Council Minutes 9/16/2014


Greentown Town Council Meeting

September 16, 2014 6:30 PM

Members Present: Todd Everling, J. Scott Flick, Joyce Higginbottom, Teresa Duke, Clerk

Meeting was called to order by Mr. Everling.

Minutes of Previous Meeting: The minutes of the previous meeting were presented for additions or corrections. Mr. Everling asked for a motion to accept. Mr. Flick asked to table the minutes until the October 7th meeting.

Approval of Docket: General Fund total expenses for September 3rd - September 16th were $8777.24. Water Co. was $5116.97 and the Wastewater Utilities totaled $49,736.82. Mr. Everling asked for a motion to accept. Mr. Flick asked to table Dockets until the October 7th meeting.

Old Business: None

New Business: Mrs. Higginbottom had no new business but has a clarification on what was discussed in caucus. Mrs. Higginbottom would like posted and made a policy out at the Town Barn that no gasoline can be pumped into any vehicle except only Town owned. No exceptions! If a personal vehicle is used for town business they would need to fill up their own gas at a gas station (not the town barn) and then turn in mileage to the Clerk Treasurer.

Adjournment: Mr. Everling asked for a motion to adjourn or table it. Mrs. Higginbottom said table it.

Town Council MInutes Sept 2, 2014


Greentown Town Council Meeting




September 2, 2014 6:30 PM

Members Present: Todd Everling, J. Scott Flick, Joyce Higginbottom, Dan Adams, Teresa Duke, Clerk.

Meeting was called to order by Mr. Everling.

Minutes of Previous Meeting: The minutes of the previous meeting were presented for additions or corrections. Mr. Everling asked for a motion to accept. Motion was made by Mr. Flick. Motion seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried.

Approval of Dockets: General Fund total expenses for August 20th – September 2nd were $14,998.94. Water Co. was $644.80 and the Wastewater Utilities totaled $3,723.08. Mr. Everling asked for a motion to accept. Motion was made by Mr. Adams. Motion seconded by Mr. Flick. Motion carried.

Items from Attorney: Mr. Peelle had none.

Items from Engineer: Mr. Brauen did a pre-final walk through at the wastewater plant today. There is a list of minor items that the contractor needs to address before the project can be completed. Mr. Brauen is also working with Mr. Klein and Mr. Issac on measuring the supply and demand of the water usage. This will determine if the Town will need to bring on well # 4.

Greentown Fire Department Report: No Report

Police Report: Mr. Everling read the paper report. Mr. Everling asked for a motion to accept. Motion was made by Mr. Flick. Motion seconded by Mrs. Higginbottom. Motion carried.

Water and Street Report: Mr. Everling read the paper report from the Water Department. Mr. Everling asked for a motion to accept. Motion was made by Mr. Flick. Motion seconded by Mrs. Higginbottom. Motion carried.

Mr. Everling read the paper report for the Street Department. Mr. Everling asked for a motion to accept. Motion was by Mr. Flick. Motion seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried.

Wastewater Report: Mr. Everling read the paper report. Mr. Everling asked for a motion to accept. Motion was made by Mr. Flick. Motion seconded by Mrs. Higginbottom. Motion carried.

Park Advisory Board: No Report

Old Business: None

New Business from Council Members: Mr. Adams will have an implant surgery on his ear September 10th and will be deaf for at least four weeks. Mr. Adams will not sit with board members during the Town Council Meetings until hearing is restored. Mr. Adams will be seated with his wife, Mrs. Adams, who will be taking notes for Mr. Adams.

Clerk Treasurer and Council President: Mr. Everling brought to the board that Mr. Klein would like approval for a new Kubota Zero-Turn Mower for the wastewater plant. Mr. Klein has a quote by Dirt n Turf for $5,216.00. Mr. Klein indicated it could be lower than that. Mr. Everling asked for motion to accept. Board approved.

Guests: Seth Graber, homeowner of 220 South Hunt St., was issued an unsafe building notice for his property on Hunt and Lincoln Street. Mr. Graber said he was financially unable to tear down the property. Mr. Graber received an estimate of $5400 to remove property. Mr. Graber intends to take care of this in the spring and is asking the Town to work with him on this matter. Mr. Everling informed Mr. Graber that the property needs to be safe and secure. Marshall Bennett will make sure Mr. Graber is compiling with the laws of a safe and secure property until Mr. Graber can remove property.

Adjournment: Mr. Everling asked for a motion to adjourn. Motion was made by Mr. Adams. Motion seconded by Mr. Flick.