August 15 2023 Town RDC Regular Meeting

AUGUST 15, 2023 WORK SESSION Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 7:00 PM Council Chambers – Bristol Municipal Complex and Via Zoom This meeting can be accessed via Zoom. Virtual attendance for the public is encouraged however, the Bristol Municipal Complex is open for in-person participation. JOIN ZOOM MEETING https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2011667863?pwd=ZkJGK2ZMcTZGNHBCaW9adUgvdUtYZz09 Dial in to 312-626-6799 / Meeting ID: 201 166 7863 /Passcode: 1czEDo Call in any time after 6:30 / meeting will begin at 7:00PM WORK SESSION CALLED TO ORDER by Council President Jeff Beachy at 7:49pm TOWN MANAGER REPORT Mike Yoder Overview of the budget and what Council can to take note on, the spreadsheet will be sent out in PDF form for Council review later this week. Asked Council if they would be open to an annexation fee going forward. $1K for large parcels, $500 for smaller parcels. $1,500/$2K new ordinance and fees. Council okays for MY to move forward with this. Mosquito spraying (Mosquito Joe) met with today and we are going to try them. Back-pack spraying, cemetery all three parks, natural organic type of product for a three-week period. $2,500. Reduces cost and safer for the environment. Commerce drive sign (replace) Soaring Rail has a modern sign and would like to use the same design at Commerce, quote to come in for September, possibly. Jeff says may look at similar designs throughout Town. (sell space to help cover cost) CLERK-TREASURER Cathy Antonelli - Note for meeting minutes – July penalties were not assessed on utility billings. - Point of order – our water ordinance 51.09 Collection or Deferred Payment Charge has conflicting information and is in need of review and updating. Cathy was referencing this ordinance to determine if payment arrangements or extensions should be allowed. A brief discussion followed and we will revisit it again later. Council suggested Cathy to work with Alex on this. - Budget preparation: September 7 will be a public hearing and the first reading of the 2024 budget and salary ordinance. October 5 will be the second reading and final adoption of the 2024 budget, so that everything may be uploaded into Gateway by October 11. - Permission to move forward with the three-year growth excess levy appeal again this year? Deadline to submit October 18. TOWN ATTORNEY Alex Bowman Reminder to post the meeting minutes from July 31 to the website NO QUESTIONS ABOUT UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEMS OTHER COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS Jeff will not be able to attend August 17 Meeting as he will be out of town. Council member Andrew Medford will run the meeting in Jeff’s absence. Small discussion about the new striping and layout for Trout Creek Road/N Division St. with photo MOTION TO ADJOURN made by Cathy Burke. Seconded by Doug DeSmith. All in favor. Meeting adjourned at 8:23pm. _________________________ __________________________ Jeff Beachy, Council President Cathy Antonelli, Clerk-Treasurer