Greentown
Town Council Meeting
May 17, 2016 6:30 PM
Members Present: Scott Deyoe, Todd Everling, Joyce Higginbottom, Katie Regan, Clerk Teresa Duke. Absent: J. Scott Flick
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 4th – May 17th were $33,481.70. Water Utility was $40,760.82. The Wastewater Utilities totaled $101,952.51. Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to accept. Motion was made by Mr. Everling. Motion was seconded by Ms. Regan. Motion carried.
Amendment #3 Wellhead Protection Plan Implementation with Wessler Engineering: Mr. Deyoe read the Agreement between The Town of Greentown And Wessler Engineering for Wellhead Protection Plan Implementation. WHEREAS, the OWNER has requested, and the ENGINEER agrees to amend the Agreement to provide professional services associated with the WHP Phase II Plan update and implementation for the next 5-year period (2017-2021). The OWNER’S WHP Phase II Plan 5-Year Update Survey will be submitted to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) on or before April 21, 2021.
The Following is an estimated breakdown of the cost per year.
2017- $2,500.00
2018- $2,500.00
2019- $2,500.00
2020- $2,500.00
2021- $2,500.00
Total $14,500.00
Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to accept Amendment #3 Wellhead Protection Plan Implementation with Wessler Engineering. Motion was made by Mrs. Higginbottom. Motion was seconded by Ms. Regan. Motion carried.
Ordinance 2016-3 Authorizing Promotion of Economic Development and for Expenditures Benefitting The Town of Greentown: Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to suspend three readings for Ordinance 2016-3 Authorizing Promotion of Economic Development and for Expenditures Benefitting The Town of Greentown. Motion was made by Mr. Everling. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Higginbottom. Motion carried.
Mr. Deyoe read Ordinance 2016-3 Authorizing Promotion of Economic Development and for Expenditures Benefitting The Town of Greentown. Mr. Deyoe asked for a roll call vote on Ordinance 2016-3.
Katie Regan – AYE
Joyce Higginbottom – AYE
J. Scott Flick – Absent
Todd Everling – AYE
Scott Deyoe – AYE
Motion carried by vote.
Ordinance 2016-4 Adopting Internal Control Standards for The Town of Greentown: Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to suspend three readings for Ordinance 2016-4 Adopting Internal Control Standards for The Town of Greentown. Motion was made by Mr. Everling. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Higginbottom. Motion carried.
Mr. Deyoe read Ordinance 2016-4 Adopting Internal Control Standards for The Town of Greentown. Whereas, the minimum level of internal control standards and procedures of the Town of Greentown must include the following: (1) Control Environment (2) Risk Assessment (3) Control Activities (4) Information and communication and (5) Monitoring. Mr. Deyoe asked for a roll call vote on Ordinance 2016-4.
Katie Regan – AYE
Joyce Higginbottom – AYE
J. Scott Flick – Absent
Todd Everling – AYE
Scott Deyoe – AYE
Motion carried by vote.
Old Business: Mr. Deyoe and the council are ready to hear input from the Greentown residents on how to address the Stormwater issues on the north side of town. The cost involved to address the Stormwater issues will be well over a million dollars. The council will hold two public hearings on the Stormwater which will be on August 9th and August 23rd at 6:30 PM.
New Business: Jolene Rule read the May 2016 Park Advisory Board Report. There are two washouts on the Comet Trail where loss of soil under the trail has caused the asphalt to break on the edge. Mr. Deyoe asked Mr. Klein to investigate the washouts.
Guests: Mr. Mark Bradford is concerned about a possible sink hole on a property that he owns on East Walnut Street. Mr. Deyoe asked Mr. Klein to look into Mr. Bradford’s concern on his property on the corner of Walnut and Mill Street.
Adjourn: Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to adjourn. Motion was made by Mrs. Higginbottom. Motion was seconded by Mr. Everling. Motion carried.
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