City Council

TOWN OF CICERO TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 17, 2017 At 7:00 PM Call to Order: President Chad Amos called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. 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 Lance Overholser, Fire Chief C. J. Taylor, Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission Director Aaron Culp, Town Attorney Keith Bryant, Town Engineer Dan Strong, Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission President Paul Utterback, Storm Water Management Board President Approval of Agenda: Mr. Penwell made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Mr. Foster seconded, motion passed. Approval of Prior Minutes: Town Council Meeting Minutes, October 3, 2017, 7:00 PM – Mr. Miller made a motion to approve minutes as presented. Mr. Penwell 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: There were none. President’s Report President Amos stated he had nothing this evening. Council Committee Reports: 1. EDC – Mr. Lutz stated that he had nothing from the EDC this evening. 2. OTC – Mr. Miller stated that the Dine on the Causeway was successful. They raised approximately $10,000. Third Thursday will be on October 19th with Eric O’Dell of Wildfire Press and music by Kendryck. Mr. Miller also stated that the Fall Festival will be on October 28th at Community Park. 1 Legal Counsel Report- Aaron Culp: 1. Cell Tower Lease – Mr. Culp stated that the Council should have a copy of the Cell Tower Lease approved by New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC. He stated if the Council agreed it could be signed this evening. Mr. Penwell made a motion to approve the lease as presented. Mr. Lutz seconded, motion passed. Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission Report – C.J. Taylor/Dan Strong 1. There was no report this evening. Town Engineer Report-Mr. Keith Bryant: 1. Updates on I & I progress - Mr. Bryant stated that they have no feedback from IDEM. 2. Discussion on Bonding for I & I Project – Mr. Penwell inquired as to the amount of the bond. It depends on exactly what part of the plan the Council decides to move forward. Mr. Penwell stated that it appears without a current audit the SRF funding would be their only choice. Mr. Bryant stated that SRF was a good program, but we may have trouble meeting the timetable. He stated that IDEM would probably wait if the Town was moving forward with the SRF. Mr. Bryant stated that there would be additional cost between $30,000 and $40,000 for the engineering if the Council chooses to use SRF. Mr. Penwell suggested that Mr. Bryant talked with Umbaugh. The Council can decide at the next meeting. 3. Mr. Lutz inquired as to when the last time the Town had a traffic study conducted. He inquired if Mr. Bryant could do this. Mr. Lutz wants a Town wide traffic study. Mr. Lutz asked Mr. Bryant if the town should consider a traffic study Mr. Bryant will look into this further 4. Mr. Lutz inquired about the Jackson and Main Streets study. Mr. Strong stated that it should be done in 4-5 weeks. After the study is complete there will most likely need to be an engineering firm do the design. Mr. Lutz inquired if there could be grants used for the engineering. No one was sure. There was a discussion about a mini round-about. Ms. Kmicikewycz did not think that a mini round-about would be funded by the Community Crossing funds. Mr. Lutz inquired where he could see a mini round-about and Mr. Amos stated at 4th and Main in Carmel. Old Business: Council To Approve Budget For Town of Cicero For 2018, Ordinance 10-17-2017-1. Mr. Lutz inquired about the contract with White River. Mr. Amos stated that when he talked with Ms. Rulon she was planning to contract in 2018 for the ALS service for White River. The contract is not signed currently. Mr. Amos stated that he suggested that there be a 3% increase in the amount for 2019 if the contract continues. Mr. Lutz inquired if the new ambulance for the fire department was included in the budget and Chief Overholser stated that it was. Mr. Foster made a motion to approve the proposed budget for 2018. Mr. Penwell seconded, motion passed 4-1 with Mr. Lutz voting nay. New Business Council To Consider Resolution 10-17-2017-1 Transfer Of Funds For Fire, Plan, Police, and Town Council. Mr. Foster made a motion to approve Resolution 10-17-2017-1 Transfer of Funds for Fire, Plan, Police, and Town Council. Mr. Penwell seconded, motion passed. 2 Council To Consider Approving Advertising For An Additional Appropriation For Fire. Chief Overholser stated that with the Council’s direction to have two paramedics on shift at all times it has tasked the department. Additionally, the department has three employees on FMLA and one on military leave. Mr. Miller made a motion to move forward with the additional appropriation and advertise. Mr. Lutz seconded, motion passed. Miscellaneous 1. There was a discussion regarding the Nationwide/Sick Leave program that has been presented to the Council. It was decided to address at the next Staff Meeting and to a committee to look at. Comments By Citizens 1. There were none. Signatures on Official Documents! Motion To Adjourn: Mr. Miller made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Foster 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 November 7, 2017, at 7:00 PM at the Cicero Town Hall. 3