June 7, 2016 Town Council meeting minutes

Greentown Town Council Meeting

June 7, 2016 6:30 PM

Members Present: Scott Deyoe, Todd Everling, J. Scott Flick, Joyce Higginbottom, Katie Regan, 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 Ms. Regan. Motion was seconded by Mr. Everling. Motion carried.

Approval of Dockets: General Fund total expenses for May 18^th – June 7^th were $71,957.23. Water Utility was $ 11,831.14. The Wastewater Utilities totaled $12,233.68. 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: Mr. Peelle gave an update on the nuisance violation that was issued to Danny Barton. Once Mr. Barton reimburses the Town for attorney fees the case will then be resolved.

Resolution 2016-1: Mr. Deyoe read Resolution 2016-1 – A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Greentown, Indiana, authorizing the submittal of the CFF Planning Grant Application to the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to accept Resolution 2016-1. Motion was made by Mr. Everling. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Higginbottom. Motion carried.

Ordinance 2016-5 LOIT Special Distribution Fund: Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to suspend three readings for Ordinance 2016-5 LOIT Special Distribution Fund. Motion was made by Mrs. Higginbottom. Motion was seconded by Mr. Flick. Motion carried.

Mr. Deyoe read Ordinance 2016-5 LOIT Special Distribution Fund. These funds are restricted on the use of at least 75% of the special distribution received for infrastructure as found under IC 6-3.6-917(h)(1)(A). The remaining part of the distribution may be used for any purposes of the town. Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to accept Ordinance 2016-5. Motion was made by Mr. Everling. Motion was seconded by Mr. Flick. Motion carried.

Greentown Fire Dept. Report: For the month of April 2016, the Greentown Fire Department had 50 EMS runs, 10 fire, and 7 rescue. May 2016 – 53 EMS runs, 8 fire, and 6 rescue.

Mrs. Higginbottom encouraged the residents of Greentown to thank Mr. Tony Nelson for his 23 years of service to the Greentown Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Nelson has officially retired from the fire department.

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. Everling. Motion carried.

Marshal Bennett sent certified letters to the deeded owners of 215 S. Howard and 224 N. Harrison St. regarding tall grass. Both property owners signed the letters and were given ten days to mow their yards. The ten days have expired. Town employees will mow both properties and a lien will be placed on the properties.

Mr. Everling inquired about 427 W. Payton St. on tall grass. Mr. Klein said the Town started to mow but stopped due to objects in the yard that could damage the Town’s equipment. Mr. Everling asked Mr. Peelle to take action on 427 W. Payton St.

Utility Report: Mr. Deyoe read the Utility Report. For the month May 2016 – 119 delinquent accounts. There is a total of $ 17,637.77 that is 30 days or more outstanding. No action required from council, information only.

Water Report: Reading of the Paper Report. Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to accept the report. Motion was made by Mrs. Higginbottom. 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. Everling. Motion carried.

Wastewater Report: Reading of the Paper Report. Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to accept the report. Motion was made by Mr. Flick. Motion seconded by Ms. Regan. Motion carried.

Park Advisory Board Report: Jolene Rule reported that the flowers have been planted in the planters. Flowers were purchased from Heartland Market.

Greentown Glass Museum: Jeff Martin, president of the Greentown Glass Museum, asked permission to place a pop up canopy in front of the museum doors on 06/11/16. Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to accept the placement of a canopy on 06/11/16. Motion was made by Mrs. Higginbottom. Motion was seconded by Mr. Flick. Motion carried.

Old Business: None.

New Business: Mrs. Duke will transfer $50,000.00 from the Hydrant Rental (Town Fund) to the Water Utility.

Mr. Deyoe reported that the Plan Commission of the Town of Greentown met on June 6, 2016 at the request of Estep & Company to rezone 4 lots from R-4 to C-1 for the purpose of constructing a Subway restaurant. The following property for rezone is the following:

James T Scott’s Addition Lot 4

James T Scott’s Addition W2 Lot 5

James T Scott’s Addition ES Lot 5

James T Scott’s Addition Lot 6

Said property more commonly known as 319 W. Main St. and 329 W. Main St. in Greentown, Indiana. The Plan Commission unanimously voted in favor to rezone the properties from R-4 to C-1.

Mr. Deyoe on recommendation from the Plan Commission asked for a motion to rezone the four Lots from R-4 to C-1. Motion was made by Mr. Everling. Motion was seconded by Mr. Flick. Motion carried.

Guests: Ed Hannah from Music at the Fountain approached the Town Council to ask permission to close Meridian St. from State Road 22/35 to Grant St. for every Thursday evening from 6 -9:00 P.M. starting July 28^th till Sept. 8^th, 2016.

Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to accept closing Meridian Street from 22/35 to Grant Street for Music at the Fountain from July 28^th – Sept. 8^th 2016. This will be held every Thursday from 6 -9:00 P.M. Motion was made by Mr. Everling. Motion was seconded by Mr. Flick. Motion carried.

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