Monday, November 23, 2015

Town Council Meeting minutes Nov 3, 2015


Greentown Town Council Meeting

November 3, 2015 7:30 PM

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

Absent: Joyce Higginbottom.

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. Flick. Motion was seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried.

Approval of Dockets: General Fund total expenses for October 21st – November 3rd were $43,755.44. Water Co. was $18,032.03. The Wastewater Utilities totaled $99,537.75. 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: The public hearing for the Greentown Wesleyan Church voluntary annexation was published but not within the 20 day period needed before the public hearing. The public hearing will be republished and will be held on December 1, 2015 at 6:20.

The house on 228 S. Hunt was to be demolished on October 30th. Marshal Bennett said that owners left a message stating that the contractor was behind and demolition will take place 11/04/15 or 11/05/15.

Mr. Peelle has meet with Mr. Simpson who now owns the building at 128 N. Meridian. Mr. Peelle is working with Mr. Simpson to make sure the building is safe and secure.

Mr. Deyoe acknowledged that Greentown Wesleyan Church presented their formal petition for voluntary annexation. Public hearing will take place on December 1, 2015 at 6:20.

Engineer Report: None.

Greentown Fire Dept. Report: For the month of October 2015, the Greentown Fire Department had 2 rescue, 12 fire and 50 EMS runs. Mr. Hendricks stated that the Greentown Fire Dept. has signed to purchase a new engine. The new engine will look similar to the rescue truck and hope to receive by the summer of 2016.

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 Mr. Adams. Motion carried. 

Water 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. 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. Adams. Motion carried.

Wastewater Report: Reading of the Paper Report. Mr. Deyoe read a letter of retirement from Steven Rule. Mr. Rule’s last day of work for the Town of Greentown will be October 31, 2015. Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to accept the report and Mr. Rule’s retirement. Motion was made by Mr. Adams. Motion was seconded by Mr. Flick. Motion carried.

Old Business: None.

New Business: Marshall Bennett was approached by Hucks Convenience Store asking the Greentown Police department to be a sponsor for Karing for Kids. Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to give $250.00 out of donations for Hucks Karing for Kids. Motion was made by Mr. Everling. Motion was seconded by Mr. Flick. Motion carried.

Guests: Mr. Troy Beachy asked the council if they had heard back from the County on the emergency radio system. Mr. Deyoe turned in the number of radios that Greentown would need but has not heard back from the County yet. Mr. Beachy indicated that he has called in the County but they have not returned his call.

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

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