City Council

4 TOWN OF CICERO TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 2, 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: Craig Penwell Chad Amos Chris Lutz Rusty Miller Mr. Foster declared a quorum present. Others Present: Rhonda Gary, Chief Deputy Clerk Dave Hildebrand, Police Chief Pat Comer, Street & Utilities Director Lance Overholser, Fire Chief Paul Munoz, Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission Director Aaron Culp, Town Attorney Keith Bryant, Town Engineer Approval of Agenda: Mr. Penwell made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Mr. Amos seconded, motion passed. Presentation by Derrick Arrowood, Hamilton Heights School Corporation Superintendent on the School’s Reconfiguration. Mr. Arrowood introduced Peggy Jackson, Project Director for Hamilton Heights School Corporation (HHSC), who distributed a handout (PowerPoint presentation) concerning project vision and the reconfiguration for HHSC. Ms. Jackson discussed other projects as well as declining enrollment, fund challenges, population study and forecast, current funding, county tax rates, current debt and the impact of a new housing development to name a few. Ms. Jackson gave a website (http://www.hhschuskies.ort/domain/152) for on-line resources. They are looking for feedback. Mr. Arrowood gave statistics on transfers to Hamilton Heights School System and the revenue they generate. Mr. Brett Morrow inquired about transfers out. Mr. Arrowood said that he could only think of one and it wasn’t for academic reasons. He gate some examples of the success transfers have had a HHSC. Mr. Arrowood ended with a short Q&A session with the Council as well as the citizens. Mr. Foster thanked Mr. Arrowood and Ms. Jackson for their presentation as did the entire Council. Approval of Prior Minutes: Town Council Special Meeting, June 29, 2016, 7:00 PM - Town Council Executive Session Memorandum, July 5, 2016, 6:00 PM – 1  Town Council Meeting Minutes, July 5, 2016, 7:00 PM - Town Council Department Head Meeting Memorandum, July 14, 2016, 6:30 – Town Council Executive Session Memorandum, July 14, 2016, 8:00 PM Town Council Meeting Minutes, July 28, 2016, 7:00 PM – Mr. Lutz made a motion to approve all of the Town Council prior meetings minutes. Mr. Amos seconded, motion passed. Approval of Claims: Mr. Amos made a motion to approve the Claims as presented. Mr. Miller seconded, motion passed. Petitions by Citizens: There were none. President’s Report: President Foster stated that he had nothing this evening. Council Committee Reports: Events Committee – 1. Police Chief Hildebrand informed the attendants that the triathlon has been rescheduled for 8-21-2016. 2. Chief Hildebrand also informed the Council that vendor ordinance changes are in the works. 3. Mr. Comer advised that the railroad project should be finished 8-3-2016. Legal Counsel Report- Aaron Culp: 1. Mr. Culp had nothing at this time. Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission Report-Mr. Strong 1. Council to consider filing suit against 829 S. Washington Street for zoning and nuisance property violations. Council believed that this wa approved in and earlier Council meeting on 7-5-2015. 2. Council to consider filing suit against 1649 Cape Charles. Some believe a care shop/chop shop is being run at this location and is creating several safety issues. Resident claim that the operation has been moved to Carmel, but it is believed that they are still operating at the Cape Charles address. At this time, no further action will be taken by the Council; however, Mr. Culp will send a letter to comply to the residents. Mr. Amos made amotion to send the letter. Mr. Penwell seconded, motion passed. Town Engineer Report- Mr. Keith Bryant- 1. Discussion of the anticipated costs to fulfill the initial IDEM I & I Wastewater Treatment Plant requirements of the Agreed Order. 2. SR 19 – Consensus was that Dorsey Enterprises Concrete, LLC has done good work on what’s been done. 3. 509 S Peru has a section of sidewalk that INDOT failed to repair/improve. A quote from Dorsey was received to repair that section in the amount of $877. 4. Mr. Bryant handed out two Contract Change Orders for Dorsey’s Contract- After review and a brief synopsis, Mr. Amos made a motion to approve the change orders. Mr. Penwell seconded, motion passed. Old Business: Council to Approve Proceeding with Fire Dept Additional Appropriation for $30,000 for Fire Fill-In and Overtime. 2  Mr. Amos made a motion to approve the additional appropriation for $30,000 fire fill-in and overtime. Mr. Lutz seconded, motion passed. Council to Consider Proposal from M.E. Simpson Company, Inc. for “Water Distribution System Leak Survey.” Mr. Miller made a motion to approve the proposal from M.E. Simpson Company, Inc for water distribution system leak survey. Mr. Lutz seconded, motion passed. Council to Approve President Signing Agreement with Umbaugh for Comprehensive Financial Plan and Other Accounting Support Services. Mr. Amos made a motion to approve the president signing the agreement with Umbaugh for comprehensive financial plan and other accounting support services. Mr. Penwell seconded, motion passed. New Business Council to Consider Amended Salary Ordinance 08-02-2016-1 for 2016. Mr. Penwell made a motion to approve the Amended Salary Ordinance 08-02-2016-2 for 2016. Mr. Miller seconded, motion passed. Council to Consider Ordinance 08-02-2016-2 an Ordinance Amending Certain Sections of Chapter 75 of Title VIII of the Municipal Code of Ordinances of the Town of Cicero Regarding Jackson Street Speed Limit. Mr. Amos made a motion to approve the ordinance amendment regarding Jackson Street speed limit. Mr. Lutz seconded, motion passed. Miscellaneous None Comments By Citizens Mr. Brett Morrow as a representative of OTC (Our Town Cicero) informed the Council and attendees that 254 tickets for Dine on the Causeway have been sold to date. There are only six left; however, they will add more if needed. Mr. Art Hall advised that Lake Clean Up was a huge success! Nine dump trucks of debris were removed; seven of those went to recycling. Thank you goes out to all involved (Morse Waterways & Hamilton County Community Corrections). Ms. Kristina Bockman requested that a “Duck Crossing” sign be put up in the vicinity of Greystone Village across from the retention pond. Chief Hildebrand and Mr. Comer said that we would probably need four signs at $75.00 each. Mr. Amos made the motion to proceed with the purchase and implementation of the signs. Mr. Penwell seconded, motion passed. Jenna Majors with Meridian Title Corporation introduced herself to the Council. She gave some background information and let everyone know that she is a resource to our town. Ms. Majors gave facts and figures concerning homes sold in our community and how that compared to the market in Noblesville. 3 Motion To Adjourn: Mr. Amos made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Penwell seconded, motion passed. Signatures on Official Documents! __________________________ 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 August 16, 2016, at 7:00 PM at the Cicero Town Hall. 4