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 20^th – September 2^nd 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 10^th 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.