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 2^nd 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 6^th – May 19^th 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.