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 3^rd - June 16^th 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 30^th till Sept. 10^th, 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 30^th – Sept. 10^th 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.