City Council

4 TOWN OF CICERO TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 7, 2016 At 7:00 PM Call To Order: President Brett Foster called the meeting to order. Mr. Foster led the Pledge of Allegiance and said the prayer. Mr. Foster called for the roll call and the members of the Town Council were present or absent as follows: Present: Brett Foster Absent: Chris Lutz Chad Amos Rusty Miller Craig Penwell Mr. Foster declares a quorum present. Others Present: Charlie Cambre, Park Superintendent Pat Comer, Street & Utilities Director Dave Hildebrand, Police Chief Lance Overholser, Fire Chief Dan Strong, Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission Aaron Culp, Town Attorney Keith Bryant, Town Engineer Paul Utterback, Storm Water Management Board President Approval of Agenda: Discussion on capitol project list and financial consultant removed from agenda. Discussion on addressing of new properties is tabled. Discussion on property at 371 S. Peru is added under miscellaneous Mr. Amos made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Mr. Penwell seconded, motion passed. Approval of Prior Minutes: Town Council/Department Head Meeting, May 12, 2016, 7:00 PM – Mr. Amos made a motion to approve minutes as written, Mr. Miller seconded, motion passed. Town Council Meeting Minutes, May 17, 2016, 7:00 PM – Mr. Amos made a motion to approve minutes as written, Mr. Penwell seconded, motion passed. Town Council Special Meeting on May 31, 2016, 6:25 PM – Mr. Amos made a motion to approve minutes as written, Mr. Penwell seconded, motion passed. Town Council Executive Session Memorandum on May 31, 2016, 6:30 PM - Mr. Amos made a motion to approve minutes as written, Mr. Penwell seconded, motion passed. Approval of Claims: Mr. Miller made a motion to approve the claims as presented, Mr. Amos seconded, motion passed. Petitions by Citizens: Bruce Blaizer to discuss getting water and wastewater access from Town to his property on SR 19. Mr. Culp explains what he needs to complete necessary paperwork and can meet with Mr. Blaizer after the meeting. Mr. Penwell moves to allow work to be done for the tap pending 1  necessary paperwork being completed by Mr. Culp and Mr. Blaizer. Mr. Amos seconded, motion passed. President’s Report: 1. Appointment of Council Person to Our Town Cicero Committee. Mr. Amos made a motion to appoint Mr. Miller to Our Town Cicero Committee. Mr. Penwell seconded, motion passed. Council Committee Reports: 1. Events Committee – Nothing to report 2. Cicero Redevelopment Commission – Submit letter of notification to Cicero Town Council regarding whether or not there is any excess value in the two TIF Districts. Cicero Redevelopment Commission met at 6:45pm this date and signed the letter of notification. Letter was presented to Mr. Foster and will be given to Clerk to send. Legal Counsel Report- Aaron Culp: Nothing at this time Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission Report-Mr. Strong. Mr. Strong reports that a meeting was held with Duke Energy regarding outdoor lighting. President Foster asks about the meeting regarding the Ingerman drain. Mr. Strong and Mr. Penwell advise that the meeting was positive and Mr. Strong will gather information to present to the Council at a later date. Town Engineer Report-Mr. Keith Bryant – Mr. Bryant reported on the following: 1. UV Project – Work has been completed and final seeding done. 2. St Rd 19 sidewalk project- Mr. Amos got an extension from INDOT. Mr. Bryant has left messages for Mr. Dorsey to complete the work. Mr. Amos advised that the new deadline is June 30th. 3. I and I- Mr. Bryant will meet with Mr. Comer and Mr. Taylor to draft a schedule to present to IDEM for approval. Old Business: Discussion On Capital Project Priority List. (Tabled) Remains tabled per amended agenda Council To Consider Company For The Town’s Financial Consultant For Capital Planning. Removed per amended agenda Council To Consider How Handle Proceeding With Jackson Street And Main Street Improvement/Awareness. Mr. Amos asks Chief Hildebrand for findings. Mr. Hildebrand states that absent a full study of the intersection, his suggestion would be to extend the 20 mph zone to a location west of the intersection and install speed limit signs with flashing lights. Council consensus is to agree with the improvements as suggested. Chief Hildebrand will present signage options at the Staff meeting. Council To Consider Community And Red Bridge Restroom Improvements. Mr. Miller presents a proposal from Hunter Plumbing for fixture replacements at Red Bridge and Community park restrooms. Mr. Amos made a motion to accept the proposal with a not to exceed amount of $6,894.00. Mr. Miller seconded, motion passed. 2 Council To Consider Contract For Park 5-Year Master Plan And Impact Fee With BF&S. Council signs previously approved proposal. Mr. John Speidel of BF&S is in attendance and thanks the Council for accepting the proposal. New Business Council To Discuss Responsibility Of Addressing New Properties. Table as per amended agenda. Miscellaneous 1. Chief Hildebrand asks for direction on proceeding with vacant property at 371 S. Peru St. Council agrees with Chief Hildebrand to work with Mr. Culp to pursue legal remedies. Comments By Citizens - None Signatures on Official Documents! Motion To Adjourn: Mr. Penwell made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Mr. Miller seconds, meeting adjourned at 7:48pm. Signatures of Cicero Town Council __________________________ Brett S. Foster, President __________________________ Chad B. Amos, Vice-president __________________________ Christopher J. Lutz __________________________ Robert J. Miller _______________________ Craig S. Penwell Attested: __________________________ Jan Unger, Clerk Treasurer The Next Cicero Town Council Meeting will be on, June 21, 2016, at 7:00 PM at the Cicero Town Hall. 3