Town Council Work Session

TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM Bristol Town Hall Council Chamber MINUTES CALL MEETING TO ORDER – Council President Jeff Beachy called the regular work session to order on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7:06p PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Dean Rentfrow ROLL CALL Members present: Doug DeSmith, Dean Rentfrow, Cathy Burke, Gregg Tuholski, Jeff Beachy Clerk-Treasurer Cathy Antonelli, Town Manager Mike Yoder, Town Marshal Steve Priem, Legal Counsel Alex Bowman and Assistance Fire Chief Jim Hanes. APPROVAL OF AGENDA – stands as published COUNCIL ACTION Resolution No. 4-15-2025-9 A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Bristol, Indiana Approving an Amending Declaratory Resolution of the Bristol Redevelopment Commission and Order of the Elkhart County Plan Commission Legal Counsel Alex Bowman gave an overview of the Resolution and recommends adoption  Motion to adopt Resolution No. 4-15-2025-9 made by Cathy Burke, Seconded by Doug DeSmith. Voting Yea: Doug DeSmith, Dean Rentfrow, Cathy Burke, Greg Tuholski, Jeff Beachy. Motion carries. Town Marshal Priem made a request for the approval of a new vehicle for the police department fleet. A 2023 Ford Police Interceptor 4WD (Oxford White) $41,868, possibly without graphics $850 and installation of equipment $9,736.42 for a total of $52,454.42. An additional appropriation will need to be made from the Public Safety Local Income Tax fund. Projected EOY balance in PS LIT is $316,463.  Motion to approve $41,868 for the purchase of the approval for purchase of the 2023 Ford Police Interceptor 4WD made by Cathy Burke, Seconded by Doug DeSmith. Voting Yea: Doug DeSmith, Dean Rentfrow, Cathy Burke, Greg Tuholski, Jeff Beachy. Motion carries. Marshal Priem is scheduled to attend the week long Chief’s training at the Academy next week, but asked Council for approval to attend next year instead. Council agreed. TOWN MANAGER Mike Yoder Troy Stutzman - residential development proposal Mike Yoder introduced Jen and Troy Stutsman, who shared details of a 66 door residential rental development proposal for Mottville Rd property. Council likes the idea and Mike Yoder will move forward with next steps and discussions. Jeff Rowe from Baker Tilly was introduced and reviewed the financial management reports for water and sewer. Jeff will return later with a recommendation with what we can lessen in the proposed future increase come August, 2025. Ken Jones of JPR then reviewed the outline provided for the development standards. TOWN ATTORNEY Alex Bowman – no other items QUESTIONS ABOUT UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEMS – Thursday night is the regular Council meeting, consideration of an Executive Session, April 24, 2025 at 5:00pm. MOTION TO ADJOURN  Motion to adjourn made by Gregg Tuholski. Seconded by Cathy Burke. All in favor.  Meeting adjourned at 8:57pm These minutes are a summary of actions taken at the Bristol Town Council meetings. The full video archive of the meeting is available for viewing at https://bristol-in.municodemeetings.com/ for as long as this media is supported. _________________________ __________________________ Jeff Beachy, Council President Cathy Antonelli, Clerk-Treasurer