Town Council Minutes July 5, 2016

Greentown Town Council Meeting

July 5, 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. Ron Simpson questioned the council on the first paragraph under Old Business on the June 21, 2016 minutes. Mr. Simpson was under the impression when he left the meeting on June 21^st that the case against his building on 128 N. Meridian had been dismissed by the council. Mr. Deyoe informed Mr. Simpson that the council did not dismiss the judgment against the property at 128 N. Meridian but that the council did give another ninety day extension and that the council has been pleased with the progress made on the property. Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to accept. Motion was made by Mr. Everling. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Higginbottom. Motion carried.

Approval of Dockets: General Fund total expenses for June 22^nd – July 5^th were $30,905.23. Water Utility was $17,286.37. The Wastewater Utilities totaled $30,369.08. Mr. Deyoe asked for a motion to accept. Motion was made by Mr. Everling. Motion was seconded by Ms. Regan. Motion carried.

Items from Attorney: Mr. Peelle had no specific items to report.

Greentown Fire Dept. Report: No report.

Police Dept. 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 Ms. Regan. Motion carried.

Utility Report: Mr. Deyoe read the Utility Report. For the month of June 2016 – 72 delinquent accounts. There is a total of $11,291.35 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 Mr. Flick. Motion was seconded by Mr. 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.

Wastewater 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.

Park Advisory: No report.

Old Business: None

New Business: Ms. Regan would like the council to provide a list to Mr. Simpson of requirements that need to be done to his building at 128 N. Meridian. That way Mr. Simpson will know what needs to be done to have the pending judgment dismissed.

Mr. Deyoe asked Rachel Jenkins if she would provide the engineer report that the Greentown Historical Society had done on 128 N. Meridian, so that the council could review the report that was performed on the structural status of that building. Rachel Jenkins said she would provide the report to the council. Mr. Deyoe said after the council reviews the report, and then a list of requirements will be made for Mr. Simpson.

INDOT is offering a Community Crossings matching grant program. Awarded grants will receive funding based on a 50/50 match. Ms. Regan would like to take $175,000.00 from the MVH Fund and apply for this grant. Ms. Regan made a motion to take $175,000.00 from the MVH Fund and process the grant application from the LOIT Special Distribution Fund. Motion was seconded by Mr. Everling. Motion carried. If awarded the grant, the Town would have $350,000.00 to do a road project.

Mr. Deyoe discussed about whether or not to set up a Town website. Michael Berg provided a quote for the council that included annual fees, design and training for a website. Ms. Regan would like to investigate other options before making a decision. After much discussion the council tabled the website quote for further review.

Guests: Jeff Martin, current president of the Glass Museum, thanked the council for allowing them to set up a canopy to serve refreshment and for using the town’s sidewalk to bring in a glass press into the museum.

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


Emergency Executive Session – Members Present: Scott Deyoe, Todd Everling, J. Scott Flick, Joyce Higginbottom, Katie Regan, Clerk Teresa Duke, Attorney Jeremy Peelle.

Only a personnel matter was discussed. No decisions were made or votes taken.