City Council

MINUTES CICERO TOWN COUNCIL MEETING July 16, 2013, Town Hall 7:00 PM Cicero Town Hall, 70 N. Byron Street Call To Order: President Jerry Cook called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Dennis Schrumpf gave prayer. President Cook called for the roll call and the members of the Town Council were present or absent as follows: Present: Jerry Cook Absent: Brett Foster Kay Hartley Eric Hayden Dennis Schrumpf President Cook declared a quorum present. Others Present: Jan Unger, Clerk Treasurer Charlie Cambre, Park Superintendent Pat Comer, Street & Utilities Director Dave Hildebrand, Police Chief John Culp, Town Attorney Keith Bryant, Town Engineer Approval of Prior Minutes: Town Council Meeting Minutes for July 2, 2013 – Mr. Hayden made a motion to approve the Minutes for July 2, 2013. Ms. Hartley seconded, motion passed. Approval of Agenda Mr. Schrumpf made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Ms. Hartley seconded, motion passed. Approval of Claims Mr. Schrumpf made a motion to approve the claims as presented. Mr. Hayden seconded, motion passed. Petitions by Citizens There were none. President’s Report President Cook stated that he didn’t have anything this evening. Council Committee Reports There were none. Legal Counsel Report- John Culp: Mr. Culp stated that at the last meeting the Council approved a $7,500 fee for the Wastewater Bond issue for his portion. Mr. Culp stated that that fee has been reduced to $4,000. Mr. Cook stated that he appreciated the reduction. Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission Report – Dan Strong There was no report. Town Engineer Report Mr. Bryant reviewed the following: 1. Southeast Drainage problems – Mr. Bryant informed the Council that he and Mr. Comer met with Kent Ward, county surveyor, to discuss the drainage problem on the southeast side of Cicero regarding the A.F. Ingerman Drain. Basically Mr. Ward 1  informed them that the County only collected $9,200 per year on drain assessments for a maximum of 8 years for a total of $72,000. The current balance is $36,000. The cost to repair the drain far exceeds that amount. If they would proceed as designed there would be a fee of $800,000 per crossing of the pipeline and there are two crossings. If they would stay with the current path of the drain they would be in the easement. The reason for the change is to avoid dividing parcels. Mr. Bryant stated that the County is not planning to do anything at this time. Mr. Bryant stated that United was going to put together some cost estimates. 2. Jackson Street Pedestrian Walkway – Mr. Bryant informed the Council that the bids were due in tomorrow, July 16th, 2013. He would let everyone know as soon as he knew something. 3. Downtown Sewer Project (I&I): a. Mr. Bryant stated that the wage hearing was July 23, 2013 and that the time is unknown at this time. Mr. Cook, Mr. Murphy, and Mr. Comer will be attending the meeting that will set the wage for this project. Mr. Cook inquired about whether or not the Town had to accept the Union Wage. Mr. Bryant stated that there were five votes and the Town could vote however ever they wished. There was a lengthy discussion regarding this issue. Mr. Bryant stated that he would send wage information to Mr. Cook for previous projects so he could compare. b. Mr. Bryant stated that the bids were originally scheduled to be due the second meeting in August. Mr. Bryant stated that h would like to change the date the bids were due to the second meeting in September. Council was okay with this. c. Mr. Bryant stated that he had the application for INDOT on this project and needed to have Mr. Cook sign it. Mr. Hayden made a motion to approve President Cook signing the INDOT application. Mr. Schrumpf seconded, motion passed. 4. Wiley Street Storm Drain: Mr. Bryant informed the Council that the plans are complete and Mr. Comer has ordered the materials. They are waiting on the structures to be built. Mr. Comer stated that they should begin on this project the first part of August. Old Business Council To Consider Ordinance 07-16-2013-1 An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition, Construction and Installation by the Town of Cicero, Hamilton County, Indiana, of Certain Improvements and Extensions to the Town’s Sewage Works, the Issuance and Sale of Revenue Bonds to Provide Funds for the Refunding of Certain Outstanding Sewage Works Revenue Bonds of the Town, and the Collection, Segregation and Distribution of the Revenue of Such Sewage Works and all Matters Related Thereto. Mr. Hayden made a motion to introduce and have the first reading of Ordinance 07-16- 2013-1 An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition, Construction and Installation by the Town of Cicero, Hamilton County, Indiana, of Certain Improvements and Extensions to the Town’s Sewage Works, the Issuance and Sale of Revenue Bonds to Provide Funds for the Refunding of Certain Outstanding Sewage Works Revenue Bonds of the Town, and the Collection, Segregation and Distribution of the Revenue of Such Sewage Works and all Matters Related Thereto. Mr. Schrumpf seconded, motion passed. 2  Mr. Hayden then made a motion to table Ordinance 07-16-2013-1. Mr. Schrumpf seconded, motion passed. New Business Council To Receive Report From President of Cicero Redevelopment Commission (Pursuant to I.C. 36-7-14-13(e)). The Cicero Redevelopment Commission Vice-president, Dennis Schrumpf, presented to the Town Council the Report of Cicero Redevelopment Commission (Pursuant to I.C. 36- 7-14-13(e)). Ms. Hartley made a motion to accept the Report of the Cicero Redevelopment Commission. Mr. Schrumpf seconded, motion passed. Miscellaneous Business There were none. Comments from the Public There were none. Signatures on Official Documents! Ms. Hartley made a motion to adjourn the Town Council Meeting. Mr. Schrumpf 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, August 6, 2013 @ 7:00 PM at the Cicero Town Hall. 3