City Council

MINUTES CICERO TOWN COUNCIL MEETING June 18, 2013, Town Hall 7:00 PM Cicero Town Hall, 70 N. Byron Street Call To Order: Vice-president Dennis Schrumpf called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Brett Foster gave prayer. Vice-president Schrumpf called for the roll call and the members of the Town Council were present or absent as follows: Present: Dennis Schrumpf Absent: Jerry Cook Kay Hartley Eric Hayden Brett Foster Vice-president Schrumpf declared a quorum present. Others Present: Jan Unger, Clerk Treasurer Charlie Cambre, Park Superintendent Pat Comer, Street & Utility Director Dave Hildebrand, Police Chief Steve Peachey, Fire Chief Paul Munoz, Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission Director John Culp, Town Attorney Approval of Prior Minutes: Town Council Meeting Minutes for June 4, 2013 – Ms. Unger noted that Charlie Cambre was present at the June 4th meeting and was not listed. Mr. Foster made a motion to approve the Minutes for June 4, 2013 as amended. Ms. Hartley seconded, motion passed. Approval of Agenda Mr. Schrumpf removed the item under Old Business to review the Bond Ordinance and added a discussion on the East Cell Tower property. Ms. Hartley made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Mr. Foster seconded, motion passed. Approval of Claims Mr. Foster made a motion to approve the claims as presented. Ms. Hartley seconded, motion passed. Petitions by Citizens Joe Katuin with Lights Over Morse Lake (LOML) addressed the Council regarding a shortage of funding the LOML have. Mr. Katuin stated that they are struggling with funding because of the shortfall in sponsorship and the cost of providing addition security for the band. Sponsorship is down to $9,000 from the usual $15,000. Mr. Katuin also stated that funds were down from the boat poker run due to weather. Mr. Katuin asked the Council to pay for the programs which cost $1,975 and to additionally fund LOML in the amount of $2,000 to cover the security. Ms. Hartley inquired how much the band was costing and Mr. Katuin stated $3,500-$4,000. Ms. Hartley stated that the bill for the programs has been approved and will be paid this week. Ms. Hartley also stated that the council discussed this at the Department Head Meeting and the consensus of the Council is that we cannot do additional funding to LOML. Ms. Hartley stated that the Town has contributed for the programs and an additional $500. Ms. Hartley stated that due to the Town’s struggles with revenue and expenses the Council did not think they should pay for any non-essential items. Ms. Hartley named several items of inflation or emergencies that they have had to deal with this last year. Mr. Foster stated that he was the dissenter on the Council and feels that 1  LOML is the most anticipated and important event for the Town. Mr. Foster felt that the Council should donate more up front to aid in better planning. Mr. Foster also stated, however, the rest of the Council was firm on this decision. Mr. Foster encouraged LOML to prepare a Pro Forma with all anticipated cost overruns for next year, and then share this information with the Council. Mr. Katuin stated that there was an assumption from LOML that the vendor permit fees were to go toward the festival. Ms. Unger stated that there was currently $4,000 in the Festival Fund of which $1,975 was being paid for the programs. Ms. Unger stated that when this fund was established, funds were going to help with additional electric for the Park for such events, which has not yet been completed. Police Chief Hildebrand also stated that the funds were going to help provide cones and other safety equipment for such events. The discussion continued. Mr. Katuin stated that next year the LOML committee and the Council should get together to discuss the event. Chuck Goldfarb addressed the Council concerning the Waterfront Restaurant property. Mr. Goldfarb stated that he is working with the current owners to revitalize interest in moving forward with a new restaurant. He would like to make it something special and would employee 65-70 persons. Mr. Goldfarb stated that has met with the Cicero Economic Committee and is currently working on a plan. He just wanted to introduce himself this evening to the Council. Mr. Foster stated that the EDC meetings have been very productive. Mr. Foster stated the timing should be very good with the Causeway Pedestrian Walkway being built. Mr. Foster stated that Mr. Goldfarb should continue working with Mr. Munoz, the Plan Commission, and EDC moving forward. Ms. Hartley stated that if he ran a clean ship he would be welcomed with open arms. Ms. Hartley stated that the Waterfront use to be a destination restaurant and hoped it would be again. President’s Report Vice-president Schrumpf stated that Ms. Hartley and he plus other employees of the Town attended the dedication of the Nickel Plate Arts Gateway & Interpretive Sign for the Town of Cicero. Also in attendance was Brenda Myers, with the Hamilton County Convention and Visitor Bureau and Mar Newman with the Indiana Office of Tourism Development. Mr. Schrumpf stated that it was a very nice presentation. The sign is located on the southwest corner of SR 19 and Jackson Street. Council Committee Reports There were none. Legal Counsel Report- John Culp: John Culp stated that the Council should receive an updated service agreement for legal service from Church, Church, Hittle, and Antrim to approve at the next Town Council Meeting. Mr. Culp stated that the terms were the same as the current agreement and it would include e-verify documents from CCHA. Mr. Culp also stated that he had prepared easements for the properties located at 129 and 169 Wiley for the Storm Drain the Town is putting in. Mr. Culp gave Mr. Comer the easement documents. Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission Report Mr. Munoz informed the Council that Cicero needs to have a continued presence at the County Storm Water meetings to keep them aware of the drainage problems southeast of Cicero. Town Engineer Report Mr. Bryant was not available but submitted a written report. See attached. Old Business 2 There was none. New Business Council To Consider Ordinance 06-18-2013-1 An Ordinance Enacting And Adopting A Supplement To The Code Of Ordinances For The Town of Cicero, Hamilton County, Indiana and Declaring An Emergency. Mr. Foster made a motion to approve Council To Consider Ordinance 06-18-2013-1 An Ordinance Enacting And Adopting A Supplement To The Code Of Ordinances For The Town of Cicero, Hamilton County, Indiana and Declaring An Emergency. Ms. Hartley seconded, motion passed. Council To Approve Liability And Work Comp Insurance For 2013-2014. Ms. Hartley stated that she had reviewed the information presented by Walker and Associates and thought everything was okay. Mr. Schrumpf and Mr. Foster concurred. Ms. Hartley made a motion to approve the Liability and Work Comp insurance policies for July 2013 to June 2014. Mr. Foster seconded, motion passed. Council To Consider Ordinance 06-18-2013-2 Town of Cicero Illicit Discharge and Connections Storm Water Ordinance. Mr. Culp stated that this ordinance was prepared in consolation with Mr. Comer and he thought it was a good ordinance. Mr. Foster made a motion to approve Ordinance 06-18- 2013-2 Town of Cicero Illicit Discharge and Connections Storm Water Ordinance. Ms. Hartley seconded, motion passed Council To Consider Resolution 06-18-2013-3 Fire Transfer Of Funds. Mr. Foster made a motion to approve Resolution 06-18-2013-3 Fire Transfer Of Funds. Ms. Hartley seconded, motion passed. Council To Discuss Utility Easement At East Cell Tower. Mr. Comer informed the Council that they recently gave Crown Castle an easement for utility lines. The work has been completed but the cleanup has not been finished. Mr. Comer stated that there is a lot of trash, the ground is uneven, and they have received a complaint from the neighbor. In addition, Mr. Comer sent an employee out to mow well #3 and it could not be mowed due to the same issues. Mr. Schrumpf directed Mr. Munoz to send a letter contractor and to keep Mr. Culp informed of the progress. Miscellaneous Business 1. Police Chief Hildebrand addressed the Council stating that he was appreciative of the Council not putting any more money into the fireworks in light of the recent decisions made for the 2014 budget. Chief Hildebrand stated that he hoped that each liaison would personally contact their department head regarding change to be made in policies regarding the budget. Chief Hildebrand stated that it would be nice for the Council to see how these changes will affect different employees and would like for them to look at individual departments or employees to see the effects. Chief Hildebrand stated that he did not expect a response but he wanted the Council to know how he felt. Mr. Comer stated that he released the news on the 2014 budgets to his staff and it was not well received. 3 Comments from the Public 1. Mr. Mike Murphy inquired if the Waterfront Restaurant was still a part of the TIF and was told it was. 2. Mr. Murphy also stated that the Kids Fish Free day has been rescheduled for July 27th. Signatures on Official Documents! Ms. Hartley made a motion to adjourn the Town Council Meeting. Mr. Foster seconded. Motion to adjourn passed. __________________________ Jerry G. Cook – President __________________________ Dennis D. Schrumpf- Vice-President __________________________ Brett S. Foster _______________________ Eric C. Hayden __________________________ Sylvia Kay Hartley Attested:__________________________ Jan Unger, Clerk Treasurer Note: The Next Cicero Town Council Meeting will be on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 @ 7:00 PM at the Cicero Town Hall 4 5