City Council

4 TOWN OF CICERO TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 1, 2018 At 7:00 PM Call To Order: Vice-president Chris Lutz called the meeting to order and lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Brett Foster gave the prayer. President Miller called for the roll call and the members of the Town Council were present or absent as follows: Present: Chad Amos Absent: Rusty Miller Brett Foster Chris Lutz Craig Penwell Mr. Lutz declared a quorum. Others Present: Jan Unger, Clerk Treasurer Charlie Cambre, Park Superintendent Pat Comer, Street & Utilities Director Jim Hunter, Police Chief Steve Smith, Assistant Fire Chief C. J. Taylor, Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission Director Dan Strong, Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission President Approval of Agenda: Ms. Unger asked to add the rate ordinance for Trash under new business. Mr. Amos made a motion to approve Agenda as amended. Mr. Lutz seconded, motion passed. Public Hearing On The Annexation Fiscal Plan For The Town Of Cicero/Tamarack Annexation. Mr. Amos made a motion to open the Public Hearing on the Annexation Fiscal Plan for the Town of Cicero/Tamarack Annexation. Mr. Foster seconded, motion passed. Mr. Lutz inquired if there were any comments from the public. There were none. Mr. Amos made a motion close the Public Hearing. Mr. Foster seconded, motion passed. Approval of Prior Minutes: Town Council Meeting Minutes, September 18, 2018, 7:00 PM – Town Council/Department Head Meeting Minutes, September 13, 2018 – Mr. Foster made a motion to approve. Mr. Amos seconded, motion passed. Approval of Claims: Mr. Amos made a motion to approve the Claims for October 1, 2018 as presented. Mr. Penwell seconded, motion passed. Petitions by Citizens: 1. There were none. President’s Report: 1. President Miller is not available this evening. 1 Council Committee Reports: 1. OTC Report – There was nothing. 2. EDC Report – Mr. Lutz stated that he spoke with the owner of the property of the east location for a possible industrial park and he is talking with Arbor Homes again. Mr. Lutz stated that he was taking that location off the possible industrial park locations for now. Mr. Amos stated that he talked with the Redevelopment Commission at Carmel and they think MI Homes is a good fit for Cicero. They also stated that they would not build any homes under $250,000 because it would cost Cicero more than it would benefit. Legal Counsel Report- Aaron Culp: 1. Mr. Culp was not available, but Mr. Lutz wanted the following items addressed: a. Sick Time Policy b. I & I issue at the Indiana Academy – Mr. Comer stated that he has talked with the administration and they have worked on some of the issues but not enough. They have not heard from Aaron. c. Hoosier Broadband letter d. Mowing at NRG Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission Report-C. J. Taylor/Dan Strong: 1. Nothing from the Plan Commission this evening. Town Engineer Report - Mr. Keith Bryant Mr. Bryant updated the following: 1. Mr. Bryant stated that they have one comment back from IDEM on the environmental that they are working on. And, they are awaiting technical comments. 2. MI Homes/Tamarack Development – Mr. Bryant stated that they have begun work on the water main. They wanted to use a different material other than what was approved. It was not acceptable, but the issue has been resolved to United’s approval. Mr. Bryant stated that United has submitted the lift station specifications and are awaiting approval from IDEM. Should hear something in the next couple of weeks. Mr. Lutz inquired if Mr. Bryant is staying on top of the materials issue and Mr. Bryant said he is. There was a discussion regarding IDEM inspections and it was stated that IDEM has not been out there for a while. Old Business: There was none. New Business There was none. Miscellaneous 1. Mr. Amos stated that the Council may want to consider polygraphs for all new hires. This process can solve some issues before a potential employee is hired. 2. Mr. Lutz stated that he copied the Council on the most recent letter he received from IDEM on the NRG property. Also, information can be found on their website by using the Locker number. 3. Mr. Cambre stated that the Cicero Christian Church sent a crew of eight to paint the pool house and the gazebo. He was very appreciative for their help. Mr. Foster stated that on Sunday instead of meeting for church they had a community work day and sent 2  approximately 20 teams out into the community to do various projects. He thought this was a great thing. 4. There was a question about the next meeting and Ms. Unger explained: a. Next meeting is Tuesday October 9th. i. At 6:00 pm the Council will meet at 10 West for a ribbon cutting for the Façade Project. ii. At 6:30 pm the Stormwater Management Board will meet to decide on passing the Resolution to increase Stormwater Rates and the process of using ERUs for businesses and commercial property. iii. At 7:00 pm the Council will have their meeting and the main topic will be to pass the 2019 Budget. b. There will not be a Staff Meeting on October 11th. c. The Council will meet on their regular night on October 16th at 7:00 pm i. This will be a combined Council and Staff Meeting. Comments By Citizens 1. There were none Motion To Adjourn: Mr. Foster made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Amos seconded, motion passed. Signatures on Official Documents! __________________________ Robert J. Miller, President __________________________ Christopher J. Lutz, Vice-president __________________________ Chad B. Amos __________________________ Brett S. Foster __________________________ Craig S. Penwell Attested: __________________________ Jan Unger, Clerk Treasurer The Next Cicero Town Council Meeting will be on October 9, 2018, at 7:00 PM at the Cicero Town Hall. 3