Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Town Council minutes July 7, 2015


Greentown Town Council Meeting

July 7, 2015 6:30 PM

Members Present: Scott Deyoe, Todd Everling, Dan Adams, J. Scott Flick, Joyce Higginbottom, Clerk Teresa Duke
Meeting was called to order by President Scott Deyoe.

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

Approval of Docket: General Fund total expenses for June 17th – July 7th were $61,716.02. Water Co. was $25,851.39. The Wastewater Utilities totaled $109,883.20. Stormwater Utility was $2,005.53. Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to accept. Motion was made by Mr. Everling. Motion was seconded by Mr. Flick. Motion carried.

Items from Attorney: None.

Engineer Report: Mr. Deyoe opened the sealed quotes for the Meadows Lift Station Improvement Project. The quote from Deichman Excavating of Logansport, IN, was $163,800. The quote from F & K Construction, Inc. of Flora, IN, was $95,203. The quote from Davidson Excavating of Russiaville, IN, came in at $158,000. Mr. Brauen will do the tabulations on the quotes and report back to the council.

Mr. Deyoe read a proposal from Peerless Midwest, Inc. to do a Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessment, Sanitary Setbacks at Production Wells 2 and 3. The estimated cost to perform Phase I ESA is $4,000. The estimated cost to complete a Phase II ESA at the Site is $11,905. Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to accept the proposal from Peerless Midwest, Inc. to perform Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessment at Wells 2 & 3. Motion was made by Mr. Everling. Motion was seconded by Mr. Flick. Motion carried.

Greentown Fire Dept. Report: For the month of June 2015, the Greentown Fire Department had 4 rescue, 9 fire and 52 EMS runs.

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

Marshal Bennett informed the council that Officer Skinner completed his physical assessment from the Police Academy and passed. Officer Skinner will start the Police Academy for 15 weeks at the end of the month.

Marshal Bennett turned over the 2004 Ford Expedition and the 2009 Crown Victoria to Brad Howell Ford as part of the trade in agreement with the two new leased police vehicles.

Water Report: Reading of the Paper Report. Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to accept the report. Motion was made by Mr. Adams. Motion was seconded by Mr. Flick. Motion carried.

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

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

Open Sealed Bids for the 2000 Ford F250: Mr. Deyoe opened 5 sealed bids to purchase the Wastewater Utilities 2000 Ford F250. The highest bid was submitted by Dennis Maple in the amount of $2,000.

Howard County Indiana Project 25 Radio System: A presentation was made to the council about building a new radio tower in Greentown. The presenters were Gary Bates, 911 Communications Director from the Howard County Sheriff Department, Terry Burnworth from Pyramid Consulting and Ted Hurley from J&K Construction who will build the tower. The current EDACS 800 Mhz radio system is at end-of-life. Manufacturing end dates occurred in 2013. New systems must meet National Standard of P-25. The State of Indiana is upgrading in 2015 and 2016. Howard County will install a new, 180 foot tall self-supporting, lattice type tower to provide radio communications coverage for the public safety radio systems in the Greentown Indiana area.

The council gave a preliminary okay to this project and the Howard County P25 Radio System Committee will come back at later date with final details and an approval request for the Town Council.

Indiana Wesleyan University Donation of 3-Acres of Land: IWU received two land parcels (Eastcrest S/DSEC2 Lots 44 & 45 & VAC Holiday DR ADJ to 42) as gifts from a donor several years ago. As time has gone on, IWU explored the potential of selling the properties but was not successful. IWU would like to donate the property to the Town of Greentown for either a park or for economic development potential to the Town. If accepted, IWU would not place a deed restriction on the properties. The Town would be free to use any or all of it for any purpose as the Council sees fit. IWU would like to experience no cost in the transfer of the property from IWU to the Town of Greentown. The Town of Greentown will be responsible for costs associated with the transfer.

Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to accept the donation of 3 acres of land from IWU for a Town Park. Motion was made by Mrs. Higginbottom. Motion was seconded by Mr. Flick. Motion carried.

Park Advisory Board Report: None.

Old Business: None.

New Business: Mr. Adams commented that the Lt. Michael Andry Memorial Ride was very well organized and the clean-up afterwards was really appreciated.

Guests: Rachel Jenkins and Jeanne DeAngulo both presented complaints about private fireworks being set off in town. The fireworks were extremely loud and at times set off late in the evening. Both individuals wanted to know if Greentown could have an ordinance addressing the fireworks. Mr. Deyoe explained that there is not a need for Greentown to establish an ordinance separate from the State of Indiana guidelines. The time spent to develop an ordinance controlling fireworks would be too great when balanced against the difficulty of the Town Marshall being able to enforce such an ordinance. Additionally, the State of Indiana has existing guidelines established for fireworks that our local police already use in patrolling the streets of Greentown.

Pat Maple from 227 N. Gladstone is having flooding issue on his drive-way from the drainage of the elevator property. Mr. Klein would like the Town to donate a load of stone as a temporary stop gap. This will help Mr. Maple with water flow until the Town can work on the drainage issue. Council okayed the load of stone.

Adjourn: Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to adjourn. Motion was made by Mr. Flick.. Motion was seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried.

Town Council minutes June 16, 2015


Greentown Town Council Meeting

June 16, 2015 6:30 PM

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

Meeting was called to order by President Scott Deyoe.

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

Approval of Docket: General Fund total expenses for June 3rd - June 16th were $34,881.99. Water Co. was $58,263.14. The Wastewater Utilities totaled $316,025.49. Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to accept. Motion was made by Mr. Everling. Motion was seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried.

An ordinance amending the rates and charges for the Water Utility: Mr. Deyoe read the third reading of Ordinance 2015-8. Mr. Deyoe addressed questions from guests that had concerns about Ordinance 2015-8 before the Town Council placed their votes. Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to accept Ordinance 2015-8. Motion was made by Mr. Everling. Motion was seconded by Mr. Adams.

Joyce Higginbottom voted aye.

Dan Adams voted aye.

Todd Everling voted aye.

Scott Deyoe voted aye.

J. Scott Flick was absent.

Approval of 2015 Circuit Breaker loss allocation: Circuit Breaker losses for 2015 totaled $73,018.40. This amount is used to calculate reductions from budget. Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to accept 2015 Circuit Breaker losses. Motion was made by Mr. Everling. Motion was seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried.

Old Business: None.

New Business: Mr. Jared Isaac contacted Peerless-Midwest, Inc. to inspect all four wells. Peerless-Midwest, Inc. will lower a color video camera into the well and inspect the casing and screen. Total cost for this inspection is $13,000. Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to accept the quote of $13,000 for Peerless-Midwest, Inc. to inspect the wells. Motion was made by Mr. Everling. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Higginbottom. Motion carried.

Guests: Ed Hannah from Music at that Fountain approached the Town Council to ask permission to close Meridian St. from State Road 22/35 to the alley for every Thursday evening from 6 – 9:00 P.M. starting July 30th till Sept. 10th, 2015. Mr. Hannah also asked if there could be police presence around 8:30 to help make sure the elderly get across SR 22/35 to their vehicles. Officer Skinner will take care of contacting the EMA for their services for Music at the Fountain.

Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to accept closing Meridian Street from SR 22/35 to the alley for Music at the Fountain from July 30th – Sept. 10th 2015. This will held every Thursday from 6-9:00 P.M. Motion was made by Mrs. Higginbottom. Motion was seconded by Mr. Everling. Motion carried.

Karen Farmer from 225 N. Harrison St. had concerns about the current housing situation on her family’s property. They are currently building a new house on the property, but are currently living in a camper and using the town’s metered water and using a lateral for their sewage disposal. There had been some question over the legality of the current situation. Mr. Bryan Klein indicated that he was not aware of any town ordinance which would apply. The Town Council gave permission for the Farmers to use their camper until the house is complete.

Mr. Ellis had a complaint about the quality of his water on 204 E. Main St. Mr. Ellis indicated that he has a sediment issue with his water. Mr. Klein will investigate this matter.

Adjourn: Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to adjourn. Motion was made by Mr. Everling. Motion was seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried.

Town Council minutes June 2, 2015


Greentown Town Council Meeting

June 2, 2015 6:30 PM

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

Meeting was called to order by Vice President Todd 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. Adams. Motion was seconded by Mr. Flick. Motion carried.

Approval of Docket: General Fund total expenses for May 20th – June 2nd were $47,151.84. Water Co. was 17,881.44. The Wastewater Utilities totaled $ 107,191.74. Stormwater Utility was $ 5,445.10. Mr. Everling asked for a motion to accept. Motion was made by Mr. Flick. Motion was seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried.

Items from Attorney: None.

Engineer Report: Mr. Brauen presented to the town board an amendment to task order No.4 which is for the Meadows Lift Station Rehabilitation project.

Project Description: Whereas quotes were received based upon the original Engineer’s design, and where the quotes received were greater than the Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Construction Cost and were rejected by the Owner. The Engineer proposes to amend the existing Task Order No. 4 (Amendment No. 1) to increase the Design/Quoting service fee by $9,500.00 for the purposes of: reviewing and confirming the Opinion of probable Construction Cost, updating the plans and specifications for requoting of the project, coordination with IDEM to incorporate updates into the IDEM Construction Permit, assisting the Owner in equipment selection questions, and for requoting the project.

Mr. Everling asked for a motion to accept Task Order No: 4(Amendment 2). Motion was made by Mrs. Higginbottom. Motion was seconded by Mr. Flick. Motion carried.

Greentown Fire Dept. Report: Mr. Everling read the fire report for the month of May 2015. Greentown Fire Department had 50 EMS runs, 5 rescue and 8 fire runs.

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

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

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

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

Park Advisory Board Report: Mrs. Jolene Rule gave the town board members a paper report of the Park Advisory Board meeting for the month of June 2015.

The Park Advisory Board would like to know from the Greentown Town Board where to purchase the flowers for the town’s planters in 2016. The Town Board would like to support local businesses and recommended to the Park Advisory Board to purchase the flowers from Heartland Market.

An ordinance amending the rates and charges for the Water Utility: Mr. Everling read the second reading of Ordinance 2015-8. A copy of this ordinance is available for public review in the Greentown Utility Office.

Old Business: The property on 816 E. Main St. has been demolished.

New Business: Mrs. Higginbottom brought to the Board’s attention that the recycling unit at the fairgrounds is in jeopardy of being removed by Waste Management due to someone dumping used auto parts in it.

Mr. Everling read Ordinance No. 2015-9. An Ordinance of the Town of Greentown establishing a cash reserve Fund for its municipal sewer utility pursuant to IC 8-1.5-3-11. Mr. Everling asked for a motion to waive the three readings on Ordinance No. 2015-9. Motion was made by Mr. Adams. Motion was seconded by Mr. Flick. Mrs. Higginbottom voted nay. Motion carried. Mr. Everling asked for a motion to accept Ordinance No. 2015-9. Motion was made by Mr. Adams. Motion was seconded by Mr. Flick. Mrs. Higginbottom voted nay. Motion carried.

Mr. Everling read Resolution No. 2015-1. A Resolution of The Town of Greentown, Howard County, Indiana, Declaring an Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures, and All Matters Related Thereto. The resolution outlines the Town Board’s plan to fund a waterworks improvement project. Mr. Everling asked for a motion to accept Resolution No. 2015-1. Motion was made by Mr. Adams. Motion was seconded by Mr. Flick. Mrs. Higginbottom abstained. Motion carried.

Guests: Garry Hill informed the Town Board that Bob Wright from Indiana Wesleyan University has 3 and half acres in Greentown on Harvey Dr. that IWU would donate to the Town. The Town Board would like Mr. Hill to gather more information and to find out if there are any restrictions on this property from IWU. Mr. Peelle asked Mr. Hill to find out if there is a revision clause.

Mr. Downs from Grant St. asked the board about a flow meter to put on his outside faucet to use for watering his garden. The cost for this flow meter in Tipton is $35.00. Mr. Klein will investigate the flow meters to see if Greentown can implement them.

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

Greentown Public Hearing on the proposed rates and charges
of the town of Greentown Waterworks Utility

June 2, 2015 7:47 P.M

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

Public hearing was called to order by Vice President Todd Everling.

The public hearing was advertised to be held at 6:30 PM on June 2, 2015. During the Town Council Meeting Mr. Klein was notified by TXT that Mr. Brock ( who was to lead the public hearing) would not be able to attend the public hearing due to a family emergency. Mr. Brauen was the only person who left during the Greentown Town Council Meeting and did not attend the public hearing.

Mr. Everling conducted the public hearing on the proposed rates and charges of the town of Greentown Waterworks Utility.

Adjourn: Mr. Everling asked for a motion to adjourn. Motion was made by Mrs. Higginbottom. Motion was seconded by Mr. Flick. Motion carried.

Town Council Minutes May 19, 2015


Greentown Town Council Meeting
May 19, 2015 6:30 PM

The public hearing on the proposed rates and charges of the town of Greentown Waterworks Utility was not held due to changes made to the proposed ordinance after the publication in the Kokomo Tribune. June 2nd will be the revised public hearing on the proposed rates and charges for Water Co. Mr. Everling did read the revised proposed rates and charges during the New Business part of the Town Council Meeting.

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

Meeting was called to order by Vice President Todd 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. Adams. Motion was seconded by Mr. Flick. Motion carried.

Approval of Docket: General Fund total expenses for May 6th – May 19th were $47,831.62. Water Co. was $10,420.60. The Wastewater Utilities totaled $24,949.84. Mr. Everling asked for a motion to accept. Motion was made by Mrs. Higginbottom. Motion was seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried.

Old Business: None.

New Business: Mr. Everling read the first reading on An Ordinance Amending The Rates And Charges For The Water Utility. This will be Ordinance No. 2015-8.

Guests: Sue Flook had complaints on the following properties. Danny Barton’s property on W. Payton needs to be mowed and has trash and junk that needs to be cleaned up. Officer James Skinner informed Mrs. Flook that a final notice has been served on this property and the owner has so many days to comply.

Mrs. Flook also wanted to know about the property across from the trailer park on W. Payton known as Cooper Sales. The property has old buses and wood logs that have not been touched for a long time. The property is zoned C-1 and the Council members will seek advice from the town attorney Jeremy Peelle on what legal action can be taken on this property.

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

Town Council minutes May 5, 2015


Greentown Town Council Meeting

May 5, 2015 6:30 PM

Members Present: Scott Deyoe, Todd Everling, Dan Adams, J. Scott Flick, Joyce Higginbottom, Clerk Teresa Duke
Meeting was called to order by President Scott Deyoe.

Minutes of Previous Meeting: The minutes of the previous meeting were presented for additions or corrections. Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to accept. Motion was made by Mr. Adams. Motion was seconded by Mr. Flick. Motion carried.
Approval of Docket: General Fund total expenses for April 22nd – May 5th were $39,184.51. Water Co. was $17,095.21. The Wastewater Utilities totaled $98,166.49. Stormwater Utility was $243.24. Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to accept. Motion was made by Mr. Everling. Motion was seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried.

Destination Imagination: Becky Jackson and Kasmira Frazier, students at Eastern High School who are on the Destination Imagination team, asked for funding for their trip to the Global Finals in Knoxville, Tennessee on May 20th – 23rd. Six students from Eastern are going and the cost per student is $800. Destination Imagination (DI) is a cause-driven, volunteer-led non-profit organization dedicated to teaching students the creative process through STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), the arts and service learning challenges. The DI team has t-shirts and is selling ads to place on the back of the shirts. Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to purchase an ad using the Greentown town logo. Motion was made by Mr. Everling to donate $800 out of Riverboat funds to DI. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Higginbottom. Motion carried.

Items from Attorney: Mr. Jeremy Peelle has been working with Mr. Steven Brock on a rate ordinance for the Water Co. Mr. Peelle is also working with Mary Atkins from Wessler Engineering on the ERU (Equivalent Residential Units) for the Stormwater Utility ordinance.

Water Rate Increase Ordinance: The water rate increase ordinance public hearing will be on May 19th and will also have the first reading. Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to eliminate the hydrant rental from the Town’s General Fund in exchange for a hydrant rental fee on the utility bill. Motion was made by Mr. Everling. No one seconded the motion. No vote taken.

Greentown Fire Dept. Report: Mr. Hendricks reported that in April they had 35 EMS runs, 10 fire runs, 4 rescue runs and 5 public service outings.

Police Dept. Report: Reading of Paper Report. Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to accept the report. Motion was made by Mr. Flick. Motion was seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried. Marshal Bennett was asked by a certified firearms instructor that works through the DNR to use the firing range for one day in August and one day in October. Each day will have 15 trainees from the DNR office. Town Council gave permission.

Mr. Deyoe asked Marshal Bennett to file a nuisance ordinance violation on 816 E Main St. with Mark Lantz who is the trustee for this property. Mr. Deyoe wants to move forward with demolition. Mr. Deyoe also informed Marshal Bennett to file the same on 228 S. Hunt St. Mr. Deyoe asked Marshal Bennett to file a nuisance ordinance violation on Mr. Barton for his property on W. Payton St. Mrs. Sue Flook came in the utility office with this complaint.

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

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

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

Old Business: None.

New Business: None.

Guests: Jolene Rule asked the Town Council for $200 for flowers and soil to put in the planters. The Main Street Association has paid for two new planters. Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to support the Main Street planters. Motion was made by Mr. Everling to give $200 out of Riverboat funds for flowers and soil. Motion was seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried.

Mr. Mitch Mickler reported to the council that the Mike Andry Memorial Ride will be covered with insurance through the Main Street Association, which was confirmed by Jay Freeman Norris Insurance agent.

Adjourn: Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to adjourn. Motion was made by Mr. Flick. Motion was seconded by Mr. Everling. Motion carried

Town Council Minutes April 21, 2015


Greentown Town Council Meeting
April 21, 2015 6:30 PM

Dylan Lambermont from Wessler Engineering presented the Preliminary Engineering Report at the public hearing to obtain assistance from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Loan Program. The Preliminary Engineering Report is available to review in the utility office.

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

Meeting was called to order by President Scott Deyoe.

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

Approval of Dockets: General Fund total expenses for April 8th – April 21st were $28,122.94. Water Co. was $6,588.76. The Wastewater Utilities totaled $11,788.64. Stormwater Utility was $3,054.43. Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to accept. Motion was made by Mr. Adams. Motion was seconded by Mr. Everling. Motion carried.

Items from Attorney: None.

Engineer Report: Mr. Deyoe opened two sealed quotes for the Meadows Lift Station Improvement Project. Davidson Excavating quote was $183,600.00. Deichman Excavating quote $208,800.00. Mr. Brauen said both quotes are higher than projected. Mr. Brauen and the council agreed to start over again with the quote process for the Meadows Lift Station Improvement Project.

SRF Loan Program PER Acceptance Resolution & SRF Loan program Signatory Authorization Resolution: Mr. Deyoe read the SRF Loan Program PER Acceptance Resolution. Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to accept the Resolution. Motion was made by Mr. Everling. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Higginbottom. Motion carried.

Mr. Deyoe read the SRF Loan Program Signatory Authorization resolution. Mr. Deyoe asked for motion to accept the Signatory Authorization Resolution. Motion was made by Mr. Adams. Motion was seconded by Mr. Flick. Motion carried.

Presentation on Water rate study: Mr. Steven Brock of Therber, Brock & Associates presented to the council a Preliminary Water User Fee Study. Mr. Brock’s recommendations are based on the longevity that the Town wants to project for the water user fees. Rates for 1-year, 3-years, 5-years, and 7-years are calculated. Due to the effects of inflation, rates calculated to last for longer terms are higher than rates calculated to last for shorter terms. Although Therber, Brock & Associates can and have calculated rates for terms longer than 7-years, they generally recommend that utilities have their rate structures re-evaluated every 3 to 5 years in order to:

1. True up rates to current town policies and procedures and number of customers,

2. Adjust for actual rates of inflation and

3. Build into rates the current equipment need and replacement schedule.

The Greentown Town Council all agreed to have Mr. Brock prepare an ordinance for the 5 year rate.

Waste Management three – year contract extension proposal: Melinda Antell from Waste Management presented to the council an Amendment To Town Of Greentown, In Contract For Garbage, Rubbish And Recycling Collection And Disposal Services Contract.

Rates: Contract Period 01/01/2016 – 12/31/2016 $12.20/unit

Contract Period 01/01/2017 – 12/31/2017 $12.57/unit

Contract Period 01/01/2018 – 12/31/2018 $12.94/unit

Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to accept the Amendment To Town Of Greentown, In Contract For Garbage, Rubbish And Recycling Collection And Disposal Services Contract. Motion was made by Mrs. Higginbottom. Motion was seconded by Mr. Flick. Motion carried.

Old Business: None.

New Business: None.

Guests: Laura Agness and Sharon Northcutt asked the council if they could put up posters and ribbons on poles to show support to Ricky Sample and his family. Ricky has a terminal disease and is in a wheelchair. Council has no issues with the ribbons or posters.

Adjourn: Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to adjourn. Motion was made by Mrs. Higginbottom. Motion was seconded by Mr. Flick. Motion carried.

Town Council minutes April 7, 2015


Greentown Town Council Meeting

April 7, 2015 6:30 PM

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

Absent: Scott Deyoe, J. Scott Flick.

Meeting was called to order by Vice President Todd 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. Adams. Motion seconded by Mrs. Higginbottom. Motion carried.

Approval of Dockets: General Fund total expenses for March 24th – April 7 were $39,354.13. Water Co. was $29,986.07. The Wastewater Utilities totaled $107,386.79. Stormwater Utility was $2,745.00. Mr. Everling asked for a motion to accept. Motion was made by Mrs. Higginbottom. Motion was seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried.

Items from Attorney: Nothing specific. Reviewed items for the Greentown Plan Commission.

Greentown Fire Dept. Report: Mr. Hendricks reported that in February they had 5 fire runs, 3 rescue runs, and 38 EMS runs. The Fire Dept. in March had 5 fire runs, and 30 EMS runs.

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

Mrs. Higginbottom made a motion to lease two new vehicles for the Police Dept. for 3 years, not to exceed $25,000.00 per year with trade in. Motion was seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried.

Marshal Bennett asked for a $50.00 donation for the Lt. Michael Andry Memorial Ride. In doing so, the Greentown Police Dept. name will be placed on T-Shirts as a sponsor. Mrs. Higginbottom made a motion to donate $50.00 to the Lt. Michael Andry Memorial Ride. Motion was seconded by Mr. Everling. Motion carried.

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

Mrs. Duke transferred $25,000.00 (half payment) from the Hydrant Rental to the Water Co.

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

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

Fair Housing Ordinance: Mr. Everling read the third and final reading of the Fair Housing Ordinance 2015-5. Mr. Everling asked for a motion to accept the Fair Housing Ordinance 2015-5. Motion was made by Mrs. Higginbottom. Motion was seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried.

Drug Free Workplace Ordinance: Mr. Everling read the third and final reading of the Drug Free Workplace Ordinance 2015-6. Mr. Everling asked for a motion to accept the Drug Free Workplace Ordinance 2015-6. Motion was made by Mr. Adams. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Higginbottom. Motion carried.

An Ordinance Establishing The Procedure For Nominating Candidates For Town Office: Mr. Everling read the third and final reading of the Ordinance Establishing The Procedure For Nominating Candidates For Town Office 2015-7. Mr. Everling asked for a motion to accept the Ordinance Establishing The Procedure For Nominating Candidates For Town Office 2015-7. Motion was made by Mrs. Higginbottom. Motion was seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried.

Old Business: Mr. Adams asked for an update on 128 N. Meridian St. Mr. Klein stated that Mr. West (owner) will make sure that the building is secured. Mr. Klein informed Mr. West to keep the Town updated on what will become of the property. Mr. Peelle advised the board to consider filing in court to have the authorization to demolish the building if Mr. West takes no action in securing the building. Mr. Peelle strongly urges the board not to sit and let the building fall apart.

New Business: Mrs. Higginbottom just made note of the number of stray cats in town. Mrs. Higginbottom would like to see the Nuisance Ordinance take action on the stray cats.

Guests: Mark Lantz who is the trustee on 816 E Main St gave the board an update on the property. Mr. Lantz indicated that within 30 to 45 days the property would either be demolished or repaired so that it could be livable. Mr. Everling informed Mr. Lantz that the property has to be secured now and Mr. Lantz said it will be secured. Mr. Lantz will give updates to Marshal Bennett.

Adjourn: Mr. Everling asked for a motion to adjourn. Motion was made by Mrs. Higginbottom. Motion was seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried.