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 22^nd – May 5^th 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 20^th – 23^rd. 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 19^th 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