Town Council Work Session

TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 7:00 PM Bristol Town Hall Council Chamber MINUTES CALL MEETING TO ORDER - Council President Jeff Beachy called the work session of Tuesday, August 13, 2024 meeting to order at 7:00pm. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Gregg Tuholski ROLL CALL: Members present: Doug DeSmith, Dean Rentfrow, Gregg Tuholski, Jeff Beachy Absent: Cathy Burke Others present: Town Manager Mike Yoder, Clerk-Treasurer Cathy Antonelli, Fire Chief Nik Kantz, Town Marshal Steve Priem, Legal Counsel Alex Bowman APPROVAL OF AGENDA - agenda approved as noted by Cathy Antonelli, adding letter b to her section - Recognition of Certifications REPORTS TOWN MANAGER Mike Yoder CLERK-TREASURER Cathy Antonelli Before Mike Yoder began the review of the 2025 Budget, Cathy Antonelli took a moment to recognize Jill Swartz for recently achieving two certifications. One is the IAMC (Indiana Accredited Municipal Clerk) and the second is her CMO (Certified Municipal Official), both earned through months of continuing education. Congratulations Jill!! Mike Yoder then reviewed in detail and discussion with the Council and all other attendees, the projects, recommended changes and reasonings surrounding the 2025 budget. He noted that we are on the right track with our processes and that we had 98% accuracy in our last budget efforts. Steve Priem and Dustin Lundgren reviewed the PD budget and shared thoughts on using a salary matrix in the future, for the benefit of all. TOWN ATTORNEY Alex Bowman, provided support this evening for questions by Council members and noted that the title to 110 E Vistula has been transferred to the Town on behalf of the RDC. QUESTIONS ABOUT UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEMS Next meetings: August 15 7:00 PM Town Council meeting September 5 6:45 PM Town of Bristol RDC meeting;possibility of cancellation September 5 7:00 PM Town Council Meeting September 19 first reading of the 2025 budget October 3 second reading and adoption of the 2025 budget Mike Yoder reviewed the Bid Tabulation and Project Award Recommendation for the Vistula Street Clearing Project (clean-up where the fire took place). There were five bids received ranging from $34,270 to $173,367.06. United Consulting recommended award of the contract to Apex in the amount of $34,720 as the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Brief discussion of having an RFP (Request for Proposal) for more ideas for property use at the site. MOTION TO ADJOURN  Motion to adjourn made by Greg Tuholski, Seconded by Dean Rentfrow. Voting Yea: Doug DeSmith, Dean Rentfrow, Greg Tuholski, Jeff Beachy Meeting adjourned at 9:10p _________________________ ___________________________ Jeff Beachy, Council President Cathy Antonelli, Clerk-Treasurer