Public Hearing on
Greentown Wesleyan Church
for Voluntary
Annexation
December 1, 2015 6:20 PM
Members Present: Scott Deyoe, Todd Everling, Dan Adams, J. Scott Flick, Clerk Teresa Duke
Absent: Joyce Higginbottom.
Mr. Deyoe read the petition by Indiana Central District Wesleyan Church for Greentown Wesleyan Church requesting annexation into the Greentown town limits. Property involved is the following: Parcel(s) 34-05-34-300-004.000-011 / 34-05-34-300-005.000-011. This notice was published in the Kokomo Tribune on December 6, 2015.
Mr. Deyoe asked if anyone had any comments or objections to this annexation. No response from guests.
With no comments, Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to close the public hearing. Motion was made by Mr. Everling. Motion was seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried.
Greentown Town Council Meeting
December 1, 2015 6:30 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 November 18th – December 1st were $20,711.48. Water Utility was $17,685.11. The Wastewater Utilities totaled $97,660.25. 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 has prepared for the council four ordinances, a resolution and a fiscal plan. The council decided to take action on those items under Items from Attorney.
Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to suspend three readings on RESOLUTION 2015-3, FISCAL PLAN for ORDINANCE 2015-14 and ORDINANCE 2015-14. Motion was made by Mr. Adams. Motion was seconded by Mr. Everling. Motion carried.
Mr. Deyoe read RESOLUTION 2015-3, a RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF GREENTOWN TO ADOPT THE WRITTEN FISCAL PLAN FOR THE ANNEXATION OF LAND. Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to accept RESOLUTION-3, which includes the FISCAL PLAN FOR ORDINANCE 2015-14. Motion was made by Mr. Everling. Motion was seconded by Mr. Flick. Motion carried.
Mr. Deyoe read ORDINANCE 2015-14, AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CONTIGUOUS TERRITORY TO THE TOWN OF GREENTOWN, INDIANA. (Greentown Wesleyan Church) Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to accept ORDINANCE 2015-14. Motion was made by Mr. Adams. Motion was seconded by Mr. Flick. Motion carried.
Mr. Deyoe read ORDINANCE 2015-15, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2015-13, FIXING THE SALARIES OF THE TOWN COUCIL, CLERK TREASURER, TOWN ATTORNEY, TOWN EMPLOYEES, PLAN COMMISSION, AND THE BOARD OF APPEALS FOR THE TOWN OF GREENTOWN, INDIANA. Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to suspend three readings on ORDINANCE 2015-15. The amended salary ordinance added two new employees, Eric Haupert and Cameron Wright. Motion was made by Mr. Everling. Motion was seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried.
Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to accept ORDINANCE 2015-15. Motion was made by Mr. Flick. Motion was seconded by Mr. Everling. Motion carried.
Mr. Deyoe read ORDINANCE 2015-16, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2014-5 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARIES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL, CLERK TREASURER, TOWN ATTORNEY, TOWN EMPLOYEES, PLAN COMMISSION, AND THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE TOWN OF GREENTOWN. This ordinance allows the council to give a $125.00 Christmas bonus to specified employees. Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to suspend three readings on ORDINANCE 2015-16. Motion was made by Mr. Everling. Motion was seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried.
Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to accept ORDINANCE 2015-16. Motion was made by Mr. Everling. Motion was seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried.
Mr. Deyoe read ORDINANCE 2015-17, AN ORDINANCE RECODIFYING ORDINANCES PREVIOUSLY DUPLICATED BY NUMBER. Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to suspend three readings on ORDINANCE 2015-17. Motion was made by Mr. Flick. Motion was seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried.
Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to accept ORDINANCE 2015-17. Motion was made by Mr. Everling. Motion was seconded by Mr. Flick. Motion carried.
Mr. Deyoe read a CONTRACT TO EMPLOY ATTORNYS. Agreement made, effective as of January 1, 2016, by and between the Town Council for the Town of Greentown, County of Howard, State of Indiana, acting by and through its duly authorized officers, herein referred to as “TOWN”, and Peelle Law Office of 105 North Buckeye Street, P.O. Box 1106, Kokomo, IN 46903-1106, herein referred to as “ATTORNEY”. Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to accept Mr. Peelle’s contract to remain as Town attorney for 2016. Motion was made by Mr. Everling. Motion was seconded by Mr. Flick. Motion carried.
Engineer Report: None.
Mr. Deyoe announced that Greentown’s Waste Water Treatment Plant was selected by ACEC (American Council of Engineering Companies) as a Merit Award winner – a respectable award. There is an Awards Banquet Luncheon on March 3, 2016 at the Marriott North in Indianapolis.
Greentown Fire Dept. Report: None.
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.
The council reviewed the history on Danny Barton’s file for his property on West Payton Street (which goes back to 2011) on nuisance violations. Mr. Deyoe asked Mr. Peelle to be as harsh as he can on legal matters concerning this property. Marshal Bennett will provide to Mr. Peelle color photographs of the property.
Officer Skinner brought a request to the Police Committee to convert his police car to an unmarked car. This would require removing the current decals off the vehicle. After some discussion over this request, Mr. Flick asked to table for further discussion.
Water 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 Everling. 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.
Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to approve for Eugene Miller to be placed on disability pay until 02/12/16. Motion was made by Mr. Adams. Motion was seconded by Mr. Flick. Motion carried.
Wastewater 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. Adams. Motion carried.
Park Advisory Board Report: None. The Park Advisory board is collecting Park Surveys until the end of December.
Old Business: None.
New Business: Mr. Deyoe recognized Mr. Adams with a gift from the council for his years of service on the Greentown Town Council.
Mr. Deyoe made notice that Indiana celebrates its 200th anniversary of statehood on December 11, 2016. In anticipation of that singular moment in history, the Indiana Bicentennial Commission will launch the celebratory year on December 11, 2015.
Mr. Adams will read a Proclamation on December 11, 2015 at 12:00 noon EST, and proudly raise the Indiana Bicentennial Flag, as we celebrate the launch of the Bicentennial year in Indiana.
Guests: Mr. Downs complimented Greentown on their use and pick up on leaf bags.
Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to not have a Town Council Meeting on December 15, 2015. Motion was made by Mr. Everling. Motion was seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried.
Adjourn: Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to adjourn. Motion was made by Mr. Flick. Motion was seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried.
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