City Council

4 TOWN OF CICERO TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 5, 2017 At 7:00 PM Call to Order: President Chad Amos called the meeting to order. The Cicero Cub Scouts led the Pledge of Allegiance and Mr. Foster said the prayer. Mr. Amos called for the roll call. The members of the Town Council were present or absent as follows: Present: Chad Amos Absent: Brett Foster Chris Lutz Rusty Miller Craig Penwell Mr. Amos 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 C. J. Taylor, Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission Director Aaron Culp, Town Attorney Paul Utterback, Storm Water Management Board President Approval of Agenda: Mr. Amos removed the Engineer Report and added Chief Hildebrand to Miscellaneous. Mr. Foster made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Mr. Miller seconded, motion passed. Approval of Prior Minutes: Council/Staff Meeting, August 10, 2017, 6:30 – Town Council Meeting Minutes, August 15, 2017, 7:00 PM – Town Council Executive Memorandum, August 29, 6:30 PM – Mr. Penwell made a motion to approve Council/Staff Meeting Memorandum on August 10th, the Council Meeting Minutes from August 15th and the Executive Memorandum from August 29th. Mr. Lutz seconded, motion passed. Approval of Claims: Mr. Lutz made a motion to approve the claims as presented. Mr. Penwell seconded, motion passed. Petitions by Citizens: 1. Jo Ann Bule, 1369 Casco Bay Circle, addressed the Council concerning: a. Status of storm drain under concrete in Morse. Mr. Comer stated that the drain was not visible and it extended out in to the lake 15’. The Utility Department flushed 1000 gallons of water through the pipe and it was working properly. The water contained a gallon of dye but disbursed under water and they were unable to detect it because it was diluted. Mr. Comer stated that the neighbor had a water leak on their side of the meter and they were going to try to pin point where it was 1  tomorrow. Ms. Bule was still concerned that the dye did not come out of the pipe. Mr. Comer stated that it did but it was diluted under water and they could not see it. Mr. Comer stated that he was convinced that the pipe was okay. b. Ms. Bule wanted to know about the status of the RV in her neighbor’s front year. Mr. Taylor stated that it could be there for nine months and then it had to be gone for three months. Initially, Mr. Culp agreed with Mr. Taylor. There was a discussion and Mr. Amos stated that he would move on with the meeting and allow time for Mr. Culp to review again. President’s Report: 1. President Amos stated that he had nothing. Council Committee Reports 1. EDC – On Ramp will be reviewed tomorrow evening. 2. OTC – Mr. Miller stated that the Dine on the Causeway will be this Saturday and he will report at the next meeting. Legal Counsel Report- Aaron Culp: 1. Mr. Culp informed the Council that he received the revised lease agreement today and would like to review and have time for the Council to review. This will be on the next Council meeting agenda. 2. Mr. Culp stated that as he reads the ordinance for RVs again and agrees with Mr. Taylor that it can be stored there for 9 months but then must be gone for 3 months. There was further discussion. Mr. Culp stated that he would read the requirements again. Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission Report – C.J. Taylor/Dan Strong 1. Mr. Taylor stated there was nothing new on MI Homes. 2. Mr. Taylor distributed the current report from the plan commission. 3. Mr. Penwell inquired as to how many lots were left in Morse Landing West. Mr. Taylor stated that he thought there were a couple not sold. Mr. Comer stated that he thought there might be 3-6 not built on yet. Town Engineer Report-Mr. Keith Bryant: This was removed from the agenda as Mr. Bryant had reported earlier at the Special Meeting at 5:30 PM. Old Business: Council To Consider Sewer Credit Policy As Discussed At The August 15th, 2017 Town Council Meeting. Mr. Amos inquired if there were any changes or discussion on the Sewer Credit Policy. There were none. Mr. Foster made a motion to approve the Sewer Credit Policy. Mr. Miller seconded, motion passed. New Business There was nothing. Miscellaneous 4. Chief Hildebrand addressed the Council informing them that the Police Commission approved Nathan Whitesell to be hired as a Cicero police officer effective October 2nd. 5. Mr. Cambre stated that the car show on Labor Day was a big success. This was the 26th year for the show. They had 156 cars registered. The Friends of the Park raised $2,200. 2  6. Mr. Comer informed the Council that the backhoe has been delivered and they will have training on Wednesday. 7. Mr. Cambre reminded the Council of the Grand Opening of the new pier at Red Bridge on September 30th. Starting at 10:00 AM there will be speakers, music, lunch, fishing and a band to wrap things up. Mr. Cambre stated that RAM will be providing food. Mr. Cambre was asked when the path would be completed and he stated it would be done next week. 8. Mr. Culp informed the Council that after reading section 7.23 again, it is his conclusion that #4 must be met in addition to #5. Therefore, a recreation vehicle must be behind or alongside the primary structure first and that it can only be there up to 9 months if it is not enclosed, screened by vegetation or is not within 75 feet of the neighboring of any calendar year. Mr. Amos directed Mr. Taylor to address the issue with Ms. Bule and to make a trip around town to see if others are in violation. Comments By Citizens There were none. Signatures on Official Documents! Motion To Adjourn: Mr. Lutz made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Penwell seconded, motion passed. Signatures of Cicero Town Council __________________________ Chad B. Amos, President __________________________ Robert J. Miller, Vice-president __________________________ Christopher J. Lutz __________________________ Brett S. Foster _______________________ Craig S. Penwell Attested: __________________________ Jan Unger, Clerk Treasurer The next Cicero Town Council Meeting will be on September 19, 2017, at 7:00 PM at the Cicero Town Hall. 3