City Council

MINUTES CICERO TOWN COUNCIL MEETING January 3, 2012, Town Hall 7:00 PM Cicero Town Hall, 70 N. Byron Street Call To Order: President Eric Hayden called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Dennis Schrumpf gave prayer. President Hayden called for the roll call and the members of the Town Council were present or absent as follows: Present: Eric Hayden Absent: Jerry Cook Brett Foster Kay Hartley Dennis Schrumpf President Hayden declared a quorum present. Others Present: Jan Unger, Clerk Treasurer Pat Comer, Street & Utility Director Dave Hildebrand, Police Chief Steve Peachey, Fire Chief Paul Munoz, Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission Director Aaron Culp, Town Attorney Keith Bryant, Town Engineer Dan Strong, Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission President President Hayden stated that the first order of business would be to elect new officers and make appointments of department heads. Election of Officers President of the Council – Mr. Hayden called for nominations for Council President. Ms. Hartley nominated Mr. Brett Foster for president. Mr. Schrumpf seconded. There were no other nominations. Mr. Hayden called for a vote, the nomination passed unanimously. Vice-president of Council – Mr. Foster took over as president. Mr. Foster then called for nominations for vice-president. Ms. Hartley nominated Mr. Jerry Cook for vice-president. Mr. Schrumpf seconded. Mr. Foster asked if there were any other nominations and there were none. Ms. Hartley made a motion to close nominations for vice-president and vote for Mr. Cook as vice-president. Mr. Schrumpf seconded, motion passed unanimously. Council To Appoint 2012 Department Heads Fire Chief - Ms. Hartley made a motion to re-appoint Steve Peachey as Fire Chief. Mr. Schrumpf seconded, motion passed. Police Chief - Mr. Schrumpf made a motion to re-appoint Dave Hildebrand as Police Chief. Mr. Hayden seconded, motion passed. Park Superintendent- Mr. Hayden made a motion to re-appoint Charlie Cambre as Park Superintendent. Mr. Schrumpf seconded, motion passed. 1 Street/Utilities Director – Mr. Schrumpf made a motion to re-appoint Pat Comer as Street/Utilities Director. Ms. Hartley seconded, motion passed. Plan Commission Director – This is the responsibility of the Plan Commission. Other Appointments Council To Make Appointments To The Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission. Mr. Foster appointed Mr. Stephen Zell, Mr. Dan Strong, Mr. Tim Fonderoli, and Mr. Steve Hudson to the Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission for a four year term. Mr. Hayden made a motion to appoint Christopher Lutz, Dennis Schrumpf, and Brett Foster to the Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission for a four year term. Ms. Hartley seconded, motion passed Council To Make Appointment To The Cicero Metropolitan Police Commission. Mike Orr’s term is up for Cicero Metropolitan Police Commission. Ms. Hartley made a motion to re-appoint Mr. Mike Orr to the Cicero Metropolitan Police Commission. Mr. Schrumpf seconded, motion passed. Approval of Prior Minutes Town Council Meeting Minutes of December 20, 2011 –Mr. Hayden made a motion to approve the December 20th, 2011 Minutes. Mr. Schrumpf seconded, motion passed. Town Council Meeting Minutes of December 29, 2011 - Mr. Schrumpf made a motion to approve the December 29th, 2011 Minutes. Ms. Hartley seconded, motion passed. Approval of Agenda Mr. Foster added to the Agenda under New Business a discussion of Indiana Academy Wastewater Issues, and Transfer Resolution 01-03-2012-1. Under President Report he added Appointment of Liaisons. Approval of Claims There were none. Petitions by Citizens There were none. President’s Report President Foster made appointments for Department Liaisons. Police: Dennis Schrumpf Fire: Mr. Hayden and Ms. Hartley both expressed interest in the Fire Department. Mr. Foster appointed Ms. Hartley Parks: Mr. Hayden Street & Utilities: Jerry Cook Plan Commission: Brett Foster Council Committee Reports Mr. Hayden and Ms. Hartley met with the Jackson Township Fire Territory Board on December 29th, 2011 to discuss the options available for the fire territory and the possibility of a contract. Both Mr. Hayden and Ms. Hartley thought the meeting was informative and helpful. They plan to meet again. There was a discussion as to the possibility of the Town Attorney attending the next meeting. Mr. Culp stated that there could be a conflict of interest due to Culp and Culp representing Arcadia, Atlanta and Cicero. He will check into it. The Fire Territory Board meets again on Thursday, December 29th, 2011at 6:30 pm. 2 Legal Counsel Report- Aaron Culp: Mr. Culp stated that he didn’t have anything. Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission Report Mr. Strong stated that the Plan Commission should have the yearend report for the next Town Council meeting. When ask, Mr. Strong stated that CVS might start work in 2013. Town Engineer Report 1. Jackson Street Pedestrian Walkway – a. Town Council To Approve the Revised Contract With Indiana Department of Transportation for Jackson Street Pedestrian Walkway. Mr. Hayden made a motion to approve signing the revised Contract with Indiana Department of Transportation. Mr. Schrumpf seconded, motion passed. b. Mr. Bryant stated that they were still waiting on the utility agreements to be signed by the utilities. c. Mr. Bryant stated that Citizen’s didn’t think they owned the land under the reservoir but that has been resolved and they do. 2. Stringtown Pike Path – Mr. Bryant stated that they were beginning to survey the right-of- way on Stringtown Pike for the pathway. Mr. Hayden inquired about the area between north Lincoln and south Lincoln drive. There was a discussion that it would probably have to be piped and filled. Old Business There was nothing. New Business Discussion On Indiana Academy Wastewater System That The Cicero Wastewater Plant Processes. Mr. Comer stated that he would like for the Council to approve Mr. Culp sending a letter to the Indiana Academy asking them to address their I & I problems. They worked on it a few years ago but there is still a problem with flooding from their area when there is a rain event. There was a discussion on the issue. Mr. Hayden then made a motion to approve Mr. Culp writing a letter to the Indiana Academy on this issue. Mr. Schrumpf seconded, motion passed. Mr. Comer was to get with Mr. Culp to provide information. Council To Consider Resolution Number 01-03-2012-1 Transfer for Temporary Loan For Fire Equipment Lease. . Ms. Unger informed the Council that the temporary loan from 2011 had been paid back for the Fire Equipment Lease as required by law. The next payment is due on January 15, 2012 and there is not enough money in the fund to pay the payment. Ms. Unger stated that this was because the Department of Local Government Finance had made an incorrect calculation a couple of years ago and she was still working to resolve it. Mr. Schrumpf made a motion to approve the Temporary Loan for the Fire Equipment Lease.. Ms. Hartley seconded motion passed. Miscellaneous Business Comments from the Public There was none. 3 Signatures on Official Documents! Ms. Hartley made a motion to adjourn the Town Council Meeting. Mr. Schrumpf seconded. Motion to adjourn passed. __________________________ Brett S. Foster – President __________________________ Jerry G. Cook- Vice-President __________________________ Sylvia Kay Hartley _______________________ Eric C. Hayden __________________________ Dennis D. Schrumpf Attested:__________________________ Jan Unger, Clerk Treasurer Note: The Next Cicero Town Council Meeting will be on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 @ 7:00 PM at the Cicero Town Hall. 4