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 24^th – 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.