June 1 2023 Town Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingBristol, IN · June 1, 2023
Minutes
JUNE 1 2023 TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR
MEETING
Thursday, June 01, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Council Chambers – Bristol Municipal Complex and Via Zoom
MINUTES
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Council President Jeff Beachy called the meeting to order at 7:00pm
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Council member Gregg Tuholski.
ROLL CALL:
Council members present: Doug DeSmith, Andrew Medford, Cathy Burke, Gregg Tuholski and Jeff
Beachy.
Also in attendance: Town Manager Mike Yoder, Clerk-Treasurer Cathy Antonelli, Legal Counsel
Alex Bowman, and Fire Chief Nik Kantz via zoom.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was noted by legal counsel Alex Bowman that he will present the planning and development
items instead of Scott Frissell.
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MONTHS INVOICES
Motion to approve the bills made by Cathy Burke, Seconded by Gregg Tuholski.
Voting Yea: Doug DeSmith, Andrew Medford, Cathy Burke, Gregg Tuholski, Jeff Beachy.
Motion carries.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Motion to approve the minutes from the May 18, 2023 and May 30, 2023 meetings
made by Andrew Medford, Seconded by Cathy Burke. Voting Yea: Doug DeSmith,
Andrew Medford, Cathy Burke, Gregg Tuholski, Jeff Beachy. Motion carries.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (AKA Public Comment) - no comments this evening
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ITEMS
Resolution No. 6-1-2023-13 Fiscal Plan for the Annexation of Certain territory into the Town of
Bristol, Indiana presented by Attorney Alex Bowman.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 6-1-2023-13 made by Andrew Medford, Seconded by
Doug DeSmith. Voting Yea: Doug DeSmith, Andrew Medford, Cathy Burke, Gregg
Tuholski, Jeff Beachy. Motion carries.
Ordinance 6-1-2023-10 2nd reading Voluntary Annexation - Scott Frissell
Motion to adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 6-1-2023-10 as stated made by
Cathy Burke, Seconded by Gregg Tuholski. This is a supervoluntary annexation.
Voting Yea: Doug DeSmith, Andrew Medford, Cathy Burke, Gregg Tuholski, Jeff Beachy.
Motion carries.
REPORTS
TOWN MANAGER
Introduction of Summer Parks Program Coordinator Kristen Ploeger by Jill Swartz
Jill Swartz introduced our new Summer Parks Program Coordinator Kristen Ploeger. This
will be a two part program for the children of Bristol ages K-2 and then 3-6. Enrollment began
today and will continue with an evening enrollment tomorrow night. Kristen is excited about the
new program and the Council welcomed her!
CemSites Cloud Software for Cemeteries presentation. The initial quote was $13,200,
but Mike asked for permission to spend up to $15K so that a component to create burial purchases
(deeds) could be included in the package. This package also includes training. There will be a
$2,700 annual fee after the first year for updates and maintenance.
Motion to purchase the software for the cemetery made by Cathy Burke, Seconded by
Doug DeSmith/open for discussion/Council would like to know what happens to the
data if the business closes and do we get a copy of the data? Mike Yoder will check into
those questions for Council. Voting Yea: Doug DeSmith, Andrew Medford, Cathy Burke,
Gregg Tuholski, Jeff Beachy. Motion carries.
Permission to purchase Vermeer vac $115, 773. 28 using MS4 funds
Tim McCandless, supervisor at the Towns Wastewater Treatment Plant was present to
talk about the equipment, what it can do, how often it may be used and for what purposes
(annual storm catch basins, pothole streets, cleaning out our sanitary sewer lines) and the
benefits of it, like employee safety.
Cathy Burke initiated a motion to approve the purchase with a second from Doug
DeSmith, but following open discussion about using MS-4 funds and needing an
additional appropriation to cover the full cost, Cathy rescinded her motion and restated
it as a motion for additional appropriation in the amount of $115,773.28 to be
approved at a public hearing to follow.
Note: Sourcewell is a state approved vendor for this type of equipment, and even though it's a
large dollar amount, no additional quotes were needed. Voting Yea: Doug DeSmith, Andrew
Medford, Cathy Burke, Gregg Tuholski, Jeff Beachy. Motion carries.
Motion to execute a purchase agreement to buy the Trailer Vac system made by
Andrew Medford. Seconded by Gregg Tuholski. Voting Yea: Doug DeSmith, Andrew
Medford, Cathy Burke, Gregg Tuholski, Jeff Beachy. Motion carries.
Great Lakes Laminating CF-1 2019 abatement PP . recommend approval.
2019 abatement on personal property for Great Lakes Lamination, Inc. Mike Yoder
recommends approving this abatement as they are fully compliant
Motion to approve the CF-1 for Great Lakes Lamination made by Andrew Medford,
Seconded by Doug DeSmith. Voting Yea: Doug DeSmith, Andrew Medford, Cathy Burke,
Gregg Tuholski, Jeff Beachy. Motion carries.
Award CCMG 2023-1 contract
Motion to approve the CCMG 2023-1 recommendation from JPR for Niblock to fulfill
the contract made by Cathy Burke, Seconded by Andrew Medford. Voting Yea: Doug
DeSmith, Andrew Medford, Cathy Burke, Gregg Tuholski, Jeff Beachy. Motion carries.
CCMG 2022-1 Pay App No. One / Blakesley
Motion to approve pay app no.one call CCMG 2022-1 for Blakesley $618,470.73 with
retainage $68,718.97 made by Jeff Beachy, Seconded by Andrew Medford.Voting Yea:
Doug DeSmith, Andrew Medford, Cathy Burke, Gregg Tuholski, Jeff Beachy. Motion
carries.
CLERK-TREASURER – no items to present
TOWN ATTORNEY – no additional items to present
NEW BUSINESS – nothing more to be added at this time
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – no items to discuss
TOWN COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Doug DeSmith -no comments this evening.
Andrew Medford -no comments this evening.
Cathy Burke -Cathy used her time to inquire about the food vendors coming. Jill Swartz was
on hand to tell Council how that set up was coming along. Congdon Park will be the site for
the food trucks at this time. If it grows, we may consider another location. Current food
vendors that have signed on for the lunch hour food truck Friday starting June 9 through
August are Ben's Pretzel, elephant ear, Asian food truck, Reindeer Trails (ice cream and food
options) and possibly a truck that offers the mini doughnuts. Maybe put Kona ice by the
splash pad?
Gregg Tuholski -no comments this evening.
Jeff Beachy -no comments this evening
Mike Yoder let Council know that flowable fill was used on the new kayak launch today, since
the grass had been washed away. The kayak launch is open and being used a lot. Signs are up
with more to be placed soon.
NEXT MEETINGS:
Work session - Tuesday, June 13, 2023 7:00pm
Council Meeting - Thursday, June 16, 2023 7:00pm
corrected next meeting dates are: work session June 13 and council meeting June 15 , Jeff will not be
able to attend either meeting.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
Motion to adjourn made by Andrew Medford, Seconded by Cathy Burke. Voting Yea:
Doug DeSmith, Andrew Medford, Cathy Burke, Gregg Tuholski, Jeff Beachy
_________________________ __________________________
Jeff Beachy, Council President Cathy Antonelli, Clerk-Treasurer
Agenda
JUNE 1 2023 TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR
MEETING
Thursday, June 01, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Council Chambers – Bristol Municipal Complex and Via Zoom
AGENDA
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.
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. APPROVAL OF INVOICES
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. May 18, 2023 meeting minutes
b. May 30, 2023 meeting minutes
7. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (AKA Public Comment)
a. Please state your name and address
8. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ITEMS
a. Resolution approving annexation fiscal plan
b. Ordinance 6-1-2023-10 2nd reading Voluntary Annexation - Scott Frissell
REPORTS
9. TOWN MANAGER
a. Introduction of Summer Parks Program Coordinator Kristen Ploeger by Jill Swartz
b. CemSites cemetery software. $13,200 to purchase.$2,700 annual fee (after first year)
Permission to purchase software
Permission to transfer Cemetery budgeted monies
c. Permission to purchase Vermeer vac $115, 773. 28 using MS4 funds
d. Great Lakes Laminating CF-1 2019 abatement PP . recommend approval.
e. Award CCMG 2023-1 contract
f. CCMG 2022-1 Pay App No. One / Blakesley
10. CLERK-TREASURER
11. TOWN ATTORNEY
12. NEW BUSINESS
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14. TOWN COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Doug DeSmith
b. Andrew Medford
c. Cathy Burke
d. Gregg Tuholski
e. Jeff Beachy
NEXT MEETINGS:
Work session - Tuesday, June 13, 2023 7:00pm
Council Meeting - Thursday, June 16, 2023 7:00pm
15. MOTION TO ADJOURN
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