Public
Hearing on Proposed Federal Funded
Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project
October 4, 2016 6:30 PM
Members Present: Scott Deyoe, Todd Everling, J. Scott
Flick, Joyce Higginbottom, Katie Regan, Clerk Teresa Duke.
Amy Miller, Grant Administrator, owner of Cornerstone Grants
Management, Inc. addressed the public on the proposed Federal Funded
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project. This program is funded by
Title 1 of the Federal Housing and Community Development Act of 1974,
as amended. These funds are to be used for a community development
project that will include the following activities: Improvements to
the Water Utility. The total amount of CDBG funds to be requested is
$550,000.00. The amount of CDBG funds proposed to be used for
activities that will benefit low- and moderate-income persons is
$281,600.00. The town also proposes to expend an estimated
$1,741,000.00 in non-CDBG funds on the project. These non-CDBG funds
will be derived from the following source: State Revolving Loan
program.
After Amy Miller and Mr. Deyoe answered questions from the public,
Mr. Deyoe asked if anyone had any other comments or objections to
this CDBG.
With no comments, Mr. Deyoe closed the public hearing.
Greentown Town
Council Meeting
October 4, 2016 6:45 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
September 21
st – October 4
th were $33,942.39.
Water Utility was $31,711.45. The Wastewater Utilities totaled
$60,980.69. Stormwater Utility was $368.37. Mr. Deyoe asked for a
motion to accept. Motion was made by Mr. Flick. Motion was seconded
by Mr. Everling. Motion carried.
Items from Attorney: Mr. Peelle reviewed the agreement with
Strategic Development Group, Inc. and the Local Roads and Bridges
Matching Grant Agreement. Mr. Peelle advised adding the Town Council
President with Ms. Regan’s name under item number four titled
Designation of Duties with the Strategic Development Group,
Inc. Agreement.
Agreement for Consulting Services with Strategic Development
Group, Inc.: Upon Mr. Peelle’s review of agreement, Mr. Deyoe
added Town Council President under item number four titled
Designation of Duties. Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to accept
Agreement
For Consulting Services with Strategic Development Group, Inc.
Motion was made by Ms. Regan. Motion was seconded by Mr. Everling.
Motion carried.
The Town of Greentown was awarded a planning grant in the amount
of $40,000. This planning grant, funded through federal dollars, is
for the development of a Downtown Revitalization Study to address
future community service needs in the incorporated limits of the Town
of Greentown. The Planning Grant program has proven to be an
effective tool for community-based planning and research initiatives
that improve local quality of life and economic opportunities.
Strategic Development Group, Inc. was selected to perform the
Downtown Revitalization Study for the Town of Greentown.
Local Roads and Bridges Matching Grant Agreement: The
purpose of this Grant Agreement is to enable the State to award a
grant to the Grantee, representing 50% of the eligible costs of the
Project described in
Attachment A of this Grant Agreement,
which is incorporated fully by reference. The funds shall be used
exclusively in accordance with the provisions contained in this Grant
Agreement and in conformance with Ind. Code 8-23-30 establishing the
authority to make this Grant, as well as any program requirements as
identified by the State. The funds received by the Grantee pursuant
to this Grant Agreement shall be used only to implement the Project
in conformance with this Grant Agreement and for no other purpose.
Attachment A: Location – Meridian Street from Main St.
to bridge at Town limit and Walnut St. from Hammer St. to Maple St.
Project will consist of milling existing pavement 1.5” and then
1.5” HMA overlay. The maximum amount of State Funds allocated to
the Project is $96,400.00. Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to accept
the
Local Roads and Bridges Matching Grant Agreement. Motion
was made by Mr. Everling. Motion was seconded by Mr. Flick. Motion
carried.
Wessler Engineering presented an overview in caucus for their
services to assist in the bid process for the street project
mentioned in the paragraph above. Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion for
Dylan Lambermont of Wessler Engineering, to prepare a task order for
the street project. Motion was made by Mrs. Higginbottom. Motion
was seconded by Mr. Flick. Motion carried.
First United Methodist Church – Stan Johnson: Stan
Johnson, Trustee of the First United Methodist Church located at 127
S. Meridian St., approached the council to see if the Town had any
funds that could be used to help offset the cost of putting in new
sidewalks. Mr. Johnson provided a detail description of the work to
the council. Cost of project is $7,560.00.
Mr. Deyoe stated this project fits the requirements of the newly
passed
Town of Greentown Economic Development Grant Policy. The
Greentown Town Council may agree to support a business or
organization located within the city limits of Greentown by paying an
amount up to 50% of the cost of a project that falls within the
guidelines set forth in Ordinance 2011-1, not to exceed $2,500 every
5 years. Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to grant the First United
Methodist Church $2,500 for their sidewalk project. Motion was made
by Mrs. Higginbottom. Motion was seconded by Mr. Everling. Ms.
Regan voted no. Motion carried with a vote of 3-1 in favor of the
motion.
Greentown Fire Dept. Report: For the month of September
2016, the Greentown Fire Department had 43 EMS runs, 11 fire, and 6
rescue.
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 Ms. Regan. Motion carried.
Marshall Bennett along with Mr. Flick interviewed three candidates
for appointment as Reserve Officers for the Greentown Police
Department. Mr. Flick made a motion to accept Jacob A. Willey,
Patrick S. Landis, and Isaac F. Sprague for Reserve Officers for the
Greentown Police Department. Motion was seconded by Ms. Regan.
Motion carried. Mrs. Duke will swear in the newly appointed Reserve
Officers.
Utility Report: Mr. Deyoe read the Utility Report. For
the month of September 2016 there are 185 delinquent accounts.
Increased delinquent accounts due to timing as bills due on 09/30/16
will be deposited on 10/04/16. There is a total of $31,216 that is
30 days or more outstanding. No action required from council;
information only.
Water Report: No Report
Street Report: No Report
Wastewater 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.
Park Advisory Board Report: No Report
Old & New Business: Mr. Flick prepared a new Greentown
Police Policy for the council to review. No objections were made to
the policy. The current Police Policy was signed by the Town Council
President. Mr. Deyoe would like the new Police Policy to have full
board signatures. New Police Policy will be ready for the next board
meeting.
Guests: Mr. Farmer along with others asked questions and
discussed the new
Town of Greentown Economic Development
Grant Policy. The council answered questions concerning the
policy.
Adjourn: Mr.
Deyoe asked for a motion to adjourn.
Motion was made by Mrs. Higginbottom. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Flick. Motion carried.