City Council

July 7, 2025 Alexandria City Council Call to Order: This meeting of the Alexandria City Council was called to order by Council President Goens. Council Members - Roger Cuneo, absent; John Burdsall, present; Wendi Goens, present; Amy McCurry, present; Dave Luck, present; Donna Key-Kerr, present; and Jeremy VanErman, present. Also, in attendance were City Attorney, Hayley Sears and Clerk-Treasurer Darcy VanErman. Mayor Naselroad was absent. Public Comment: Lisa Summers, 114 S. Black St., Alexandria, thanked the Council for addressing the broken handicap ramp within the pool. Leon Daemmrich, 708 N. Lincoln Ave., Alexandria, advised the Council that raw sewage was spilling between he and his neighbors home due to a collapsed sewer line. He advised he had reached out to Dave Schmidt at the Waste Water Plant. Leon was advised they would send the vac truck to the location for inspection and clean out. Leon is asking for swift resolution. Jeremy VanErman advised he would follow-up with Dave Schmidt on the matter. Approval of Minutes/Claims/Payroll: Donna Key Kerr motioned to approve the meeting Minutes from June 2, 2025. Dave Luck second the motion. All in favor; motion carried. Wendi Goens motioned to approve Claims 18613 through 18726 in the amount of $549,872.00. Jeremy VanErman second the motion. All in favor; motion carried. Dave Luck motioned to approve Claims 18727 through 18833 in the amount of $479,905.59. John Burdsall seconded the motion. All in favor; motion carried. John Burdsall motioned to approve the June 13, 2025 Payroll in the amount of $142,681.73. Jeremy VanErman seconded the motion. All in favor; motion carried. Donna Key Kerr motioned to approve the June 27, 2025 Payroll in the amount of $155,829.69. John Burdsall seconded the motion. All in favor; motion carried. Amy McCurry motioned to approve the June Pension in the amount of $18,972.67. Donna Key Kerr seconded the motion. All in favor; motion carried. Communication: President Goens introduced Clint Woods, IDEM Field Inspector, to the Council and granted the meeting to him for his experience and findings of the city’s water supply being provided to utility customers. He led with directing the Council to the online portal so he could show the historical data the state has regarding our utility. He advised that, at the time of this meeting, there was no data to support concerns from the distribution. Should a customer be having any  City Council Minutes July 7, 2025 Page 2 issue, including discolored water, he recommended a customer’s first steps be to work with the city to begin the processes for resolution. These actions help IDEM continue to work with the utility provider and insure best practices are continued. Of course, IDEM is willing to support and help as needed. Water Plant Operator, Mark Caldwell, reminded the Council that the City is responsible for the water from the plant to the meter. Past the meter is the responsibility of the customer. Donna Key Kerr thanked Clint for his presentation and inquired to how a customer should resolve their concerns. Clint advised to begin with the Mayor or Clerk Treasurer’s Office so next steps can best be identified. Ordinances/Resolutions: Attorney Sears introduced the Declaratory Resolution to the Council for their consideration for Humphries Automotive. She advised that the Public Hearing for this action is this evening’s meeting and the August meeting will hold the Confirming Resolution for this action. She also advised that the Redevelopment Commission is working on a Resolution to establish an economic development zone for the city. She also stated that within the presented Resolution there is a spot that states “Personal Property”. By motion, it can be changed to “Real Estate Improvement”. Donna Key Kerr motioned to approve the Resolution with the correction to “Real Estate Improvement”. John Burdsall second the motion. All in favor; motion carries. Old Business: New Business: President Goens advised the Council that when the Insurance Committee met this calendar year for health insurance, it was noticed that the Council’s appointment to the Committee had not been filled. Donna Key Kerr volunteered to serve. The remaining Council members supported her appointment. Other Business: Clerk Treasurer VanErman advised the Council that the next Façade Grant awardee reimbursement was provided to her for 115 N. Harrison St. She inquired if the Council would approve release of this reimbursement this week instead of waiting for the August meeting. John Burdsall motioned to release the reimbursement. Amy McCurry recused herself from this action. Donna Key Kerr second the motion. All remaining Council members in favor; motion carries. Donna Key Kerr thanked the Community Center for their great work on giving the community such a wonderful fireworks celebration. Wendi Goens advised that the July 21, 2025 working session would invite Public Comment from the customers with on-going water concerns.  City Council Minutes July 7, 2025 Page 3 Adjournment: Upon nothing further on the meeting’s agenda, a motion to adjourn this meeting was made by Amy McCurry and second by Donna Key Kerr. All in favor; motion carries. Todd Naselroad, Mayor Wendi Goens, Council President Attest: ___________________________ Darcy VanErman, Clerk Treasurer **These Minutes are a summary of actions taken at the Alexandria Common Council Meeting. The full video archive of the meeting is available for viewing at www.youtube.com/@CityofAlexandriaIndiana for as long as this media is supported.