City Council

4 TOWN OF CICERO TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 20, 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: Chad Amos Chris Lutz Craig Penwell Rusty Miller Mr. Foster declared a quorum present. Others Present: Jan Unger, Clerk Treasurer Charlie Cambre, Park Superintendent Pat Comer, Street & Utilities Director Dave Hildebrand, Police Chief Lance Overholser, Fire Chief Paul Munoz, Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission Director Aaron Culp, Town Attorney Keith Bryant, Town Engineer Approval of Agenda: Ms. Unger added amended minutes from August 2, 2016 to the agenda. Mr. Lutz made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Mr. Miller seconded, motion passed. Public Hearing on 2017 Budget Mr. Lutz made a motion to open the Public Hearing on the 2017 Town of Cicero Budget. Mr. Miller seconded, motion passed. Ms. Unger read the advertised 2017 Budget for the Town. Mr. Foster inquired if there were any questions. There were none. Mr. Lutz made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Mr. Miller seconded, motion passed. Ms. Unger stated that the budget would be on the agenda for adoption on October 4th. Approval of Prior Minutes: Town Council Meeting Minutes, September 6, 2016, 7:00 PM – Amended Town Council Meeting Minutes, August 2, 2016, 7:00 PM - Mr. Miller made a motion to approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 6, 2016 and the amended minutes of August 2, 2016 16th. Mr. Lutz seconded, motion passed. Approval of Claims: Mr. Lutz made a motion to approve the Claims as presented. Mr. Miller seconded, motion passed. Petitions by Citizens: There were none. 1 President’s Report: President Foster stated that he had nothing this evening. Council Committee Reports: Events Committee – Chief Hildebrand stated that he had nothing this evening. Legal Counsel Report- Aaron Culp: 1. Mr. Culp stated that he would like to schedule an executive session with the Council prior to the October 4th Town Council Meeting for economic development. The Council said they could meet on September 26th at 7:00 PM. They would check with the absent Council to be sure it would work for them. 2. Mr. Culp stated that he has had several good conversations with Mr. Reynolds regarding the NRG property. The owners will be reviewing the environmental report and copies of the violations from the plan commission and the fire department. This prompted a lengthy discussion and it was decided to add another item to the executive session regarding the purchase of real property by a governing body. Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission Report-Mr. Strong 1. Mr. Strong stated that he had nothing. 2. Mr. Munoz stated that the Town received Indiana Clean Communities membership. He thanked all of the department heads for helping with this project. It has been a long time coming and has run into many road blocks along the way, but we finally completed all of the requirements by IDEM to get our designation. This includes a street sign, plaque and press release presented to us by the Commissioner of IDEM in a formal meeting. 3. Update on meetings Ms. Kmicikewycz and Ms. Mendenhall conducted regarding interest of business owners in the Street Revitalization Program (MSRP), which is through the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA). Ms. Kmicikewycz informed the Council that they have had two meetings with business owners on Jackson Street regarding the 80/20 match grant available for the Town to apply for façade improvements. There were nine property owner and 12 buildings represented. They are to complete a survey and get back with Ms. Kmicikewycz and Ms. Mendenhall which will show their commitment to the project. They were excited that the grant was for 80% and their share would only be 20%. Ms. Kmicikewycz should have a final count in October and she will present a final report sometime after that to the Council. Town Engineer Report- Mr. Keith Bryant- Mr. Bryant reported on the following: 1. SR 19 – Mr. Bryant stated that this project is done. There will be some items on the punch list that will need to be completed in October. He stated that all of the bills should be in. Ms. Unger stated that she has received everything and the reimbursement request has been sent to INDOT. 2. IDEM Agreed Order – Mr. Bryant stated that they are continuing with the study. They have found a couple of lines that will need repair, one is on Bayshore. Mr. Bryant stated that the flow meters will be installed on Thursday. Old Business: Nothing. 2 New Business Nothing. Miscellaneous 1. Ms. Unger informed the Council that she met with Jason Semler with Umbaugh on Monday to discuss the financial project and plan. She stated that they reviewed a draft of the final report and made some changes. He will be here on October 4th to review the final report and show areas where money will be available for some projects. He also stated that our funds are all in good shape. 2. Mr. Lutz stated that he was not in favor of using the IACT Medical Trust credit of $427.00 for therapy massages for employees but would defer to the Council. The Council said that whatever the employees wanted they were okay with. Comments By Citizens Motion To Adjourn: Mr. Miller made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Lutz 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 October 4, 2016, at 7:00 PM at the Cicero Town Hall. 3