City Council

MINUTES CICERO TOWN COUNCIL MEETING September 3rd, 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. Brett Foster 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 Steve Peachey, Fire Chief Paul Munoz, Director Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission John Culp, Town Attorney Dan Strong, President Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission Paul Utter Back, President Storm Water Management Board Approval of Agenda Mr. Cook made three changes to the agenda under new business: 1) Added Appointment from the Town Council to the 2014 Hamilton County Solid Waste Management district; 2) Added Council to Approve the LPA-Consultant Contracts for the Pedestrian Walkway for United Inspection fees and give President to permission to sign letter for INDOT; 3) Remove Council To Consider Ordinance 09-03-2013-1 Adopting Standards for ADA. Mr. Foster made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Ms. Hartley seconded, motion passed. Approval of Prior Minutes: Town Council Meeting Minutes for August 20, 2013 – Ms. Hartley made a motion to approve the Minutes for August 20, 2013. Mr. Schrumpf seconded, motion passed. Approval of Claims Mr. Schrumpf made a motion to approve the claims as presented. Ms. Hartley seconded, motion passed. Petitions by Citizens 1. Mr. John Clements addressed the Council concerning his water bill. Mr. Clements stated that in February his bill was estimated and then in March he was charged double for water used. Mr. Clements did stated that the utility clerk adjusted the bill making it correct. However, Mr. Clements stated that he did not think that he should be charged for water he did not use. Mr. Clements was referring to the minimum bill which allows up to 3000 gallons of water use. There was a discussion regarding this issue. The Council stated that the rates and minimum use is established by our bond 1  ordinances and rate studies. Mr. Clements still did not think he should be charged for 3000 gallons of water since he did not use that much. 2. Mr. Chuck Cunningham addressed the Council presenting photographs of litter on the Causeway. Mr. Cunningham stated that he thought this litter presented a picture to visitors to the Town that we had no pride in our community. Mr. Cunningham stated that he thought tickets should be written to those that litter. Mr. Cunningham stated that there were no “No Litter” signs posted. Mr. Comer stated that there were signs on the north side near the trash cans. There was a discussion regarding parking on the north side after the walkway was completed which the Council stated would be addressed later. If there was no parking this might eliminate some of the litter. 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 he had nothing at this time. Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission Report – Dan Strong Mr. Strong updated the Council on the following: 1. Mr. Strong stated that there was a new Karate Shop on SR 19 near B&C. 2. Mr. Strong stated that Dairy Queen would be in front of the BZA September 19th to ask for outdoor seating. 3. Mr. Strong stated that the Plan Commission has heard nothing from the Waterfront Restaurant project. 4. Mr. Strong stated that the Dollar General has started work. They will be adding 1,900 square feet to the old CVS building. 5. Mr. Hayden inquired about a sidewalk in front of Community Bank. Mr. Strong said that we could not require is unless there was a change of use for that building. 6. Ms. Hartley stated that the new CVS store was very nice and a great addition to the Town. Town Engineer Report Mr. Bryant was not available but submitted a written report which is attached to these minutes. Old Business New Business Council To Consider Ordinance Number 09-03-2013-1 An Ordinance Adopting The Town of Cicero, Indiana Personnel Policies Handbook. Mr. Foster stated that he noticed that the work Mayor was in one of the sections and would like to have it changed to Town Council President. Mr. Foster then made a motion to approve Ordinance Number 09-03-2013-1 An Ordinance Adopting the Town of Cicero, Indiana Personnel Policies Handbook with the change. Mr. Schrumpf seconded, motion passed. 2 Council To Consider The 2014 Holiday Schedule For The Town of Cicero. Ms. Hartley made a motion to approve the 2014 Holiday Schedule for the Town of Cicero. Mr. Schrumpf seconded, motion passed. Council To Consider Spousal Exclusion – Medical Coverage Form Ms. Unger inquired whether to include or exclude dental and eye insurance in the exclusion. Ms. Unger stated that dental will be an 80/20 split with the Town in 2014 and that eye insurance was paid for completely by the employee. Mr. Hayden stated to exclude the dental and eye from the exclusion, to leave the form as written. Mr. Schrumpf made a motion to approve the form for Spousal Exclusion-Medical Coverage. Council To Consider Adopting Title VI Plan Which Includes Discrimination Complaint Against Act Form And Responses. Mr. Munoz informed the Council that the Title VI Plan addresses internal and external discrimination forms and policy procedures. Mr. Munoz stated that Mr. Aaron Culp had reviewed the document. Ms. Hartley inquired if this was a boiler plate document and Mr. Munoz stated that it basically was. Mr. Hayden made a motion to table until the next meeting. Ms. Hartley seconded, motion passed. Council To Make Appointment To The 2014 Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District Advisory Committee. Mr. Cook asked Mr. Comer if he was willing to continue with the Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District and he said he was. Mr. Foster made a motion to appoint Mr. Comer to the 2014 Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District Advisory Committee. Mr. Schrumpf seconded, motion passed. Council to Approve The LPA-Consultant Contracts For The Pedestrian Walkway For United Inspection fees And Give President To Permission To Sign Letter For INDOT. Mr. Hayden made a motion to approve the Approve the LPA-Consultant Contracts for the Pedestrian Walkway for United Inspection fees and give President to permission to sign letter for INDOT. Ms. Hartley seconded, motion passed. Miscellaneous Business 1. Ms. Unger informed the Council that at the next Council meeting there would be a public hearing on the Town’s 2014 Budget; a Public Hearing on the Hydrant Rental Fee being transferred to a user fee; and they would be opening the bids for the I & I Project. 2. Mr. Cambre informed the Council that the Rod Run was a huge success. They had a nice selection of really nice cars. Mr. Cambre thanked the Friends of the Park for their efforts on this event. Comments from the Public There were none. 3 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, September 17, 2013 @ 7:00 PM at the Cicero Town Hall. 4 5