City Council

TOWN OF CICERO TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 15, 2019 At 7:00 PM Call To Order: Present: Chris Lutz Absent: Chad Amos Jack Russell Craig Penwell Dan Strong Declare a quorum present. Others Present: Jan Unger, Clerk Treasurer Charlie Cambre, Park Superintendent Terry Cooper, Street & Utilities Director Jim Hunter, Police Chief Lance Overholser, Fire Chief C.J. Taylor, Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission Director Aaron Culp, Town Attorney Keith Bryant, Town Engineer Bruce Freeman, Storm Water Management Board President Approval of Agenda: Mr. Lutz added a discussion of the Baseball Park to Miscellaneous. Mr. Russell made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Mr. Strong seconded, motion passed. Approval of Prior Minutes: Town Council Special Meeting Minutes September 26, 2019, 7:00 PM– Town Council Meeting Minutes, October 1, 2019, 7:00 PM – Town Council Special Meeting Minutes October 4, 2019, 5:30 PM – Mr. Russell made a motion to approve the minutes listed above. Mr. Penwell seconded, motion passed. Approval of Claims: Mr. Russell made a motion to approve the claims as presented for October 15th. Mr. Penwell seconded, motion passed. President’s Report: 1. President Lutz had nothing this evening. Petitions by Citizens: 1. There were none. Council Committee Reports: 1. OTC – Mr. Russell stated that he had nothing this evening. 2. EDC – Mr. Lutz stated that he had nothing. 3. SWU Management Board Report – Mr. Freeman stated that the Storm Water Management Board would be meeting on October 29th, at 10:00 am. Legal Counsel Report- Aaron Culp: 1. Mr. Russell stated that the LIT Tax has been officially approved. a. Mr. Lutz inquired about the tax covering radios and other items for public safety. Chief Overholser stated at their last meeting they were told that the radios are Page 1 of 3  number one to be paid off. Mr. Lutz inquired how much this would free up for the town. Ms. Unger stated that the radios are paid out of the CCD Fund and it is around $15,000. She was not sure about items in the General Fund. Chief Overholser is going to work on that. Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission Report - C. J. Taylor, Plan Commission Director/Dan Strong, Plan Commission President. 1. Mr. Taylor informed the Council that he is completing approximately 3.5 inspections a day. 2. MI Homes is working on Section 2 which will contain 16 Villas and 39 family. 3. MI has submitted a re-plat for part of Section 3. 4. Mr. Penwell inquired about the lift station in Tamarack and Mr. Taylor stated that they are waiting on Duke. Town Engineer Report-Mr. Keith Bryant – Mr. Bryant was not available. He stated the following in an e-mail to the Council: 1. East Jackson - Contractor continues to make good progress. Tops of the lights are not as specified but will be changed. 2. I and I Project - SRF loan closing / bond sale schedule proceeding. Old Business: Council To Discuss Length Of Term And Interest Rate For SRF Bond. Mr. Deen Rogers with Baker Tilly stated that they anticipate an interest rate on the SRF Bond to be 2.75%. SRF had notified them that the rate now is going to be 3.25% for the thirty-five-year term. Mr. Roger stated that he wants to bring this back to the Council to see if they want to reconsider and go with the 20-year term. The rate would be 2.5%. The Council had a brief discussion while reviewing the amortization charge Mr. Rogers had distributed. Mr. Penwell made a motion to go with the 20-year term. Mr. Russell seconded, motion passed. New Business: Council To Consider Ordinance 10-15-2019-1 An Ordinance Establishing Operating Budgets For The Water Company And Wastewater Treatment Company For The Year 2020. Mr. Lutz inquired if there were any questions. He asked if Mr. Cooper is in agreement and he is. Mr. Russell made a motion to approve Ordinance 10-15-2019-1 An Ordinance Establishing Operating Budgets For The Water Company And Wastewater Treatment Company For The Year 2020. Mr. Strong seconded, motion passed. Council To Consider Resolution 10-15-2019-2 Transfer Of Funds For Fire Department And The Clerk Treasurer. Mr. Russell made a motion to approve Resolution 10-15-2019-2 Transfer Of Funds For Fire Department And The Clerk Treasurer. Mr. Strong seconded, motion passed. Council To Consider Resolution 10-15-2019-3 A Resolution To Authorize The Sale Of The 2003 Freightliner/Marion Rescue Truck. Page 2 of 3  Chief Overholser stated that Wild Cat Township in Tipton County has offered $38,000 for the 2003 Rescue Truck the Town has for sale. According to Mr. Culp, the Town can sell the vehicle to another government entity without advertising provided there is an ordinance passed with the stipulations by both entities. Chief Overholser stated that Wild Cat Township would be passing theirs this evening. There was a discussion about putting the money in the non-reverting fund for ALS. Ms. Unger stated that the Rescue Truck was purchased with property tax money and she was not sure that it could be put into a revenue generated fund. Mr. Culp is to check on this. Mr. Penwell made a motion to approve Resolution 10-15-2019-3 A Resolution To Authorize The Sale Of The 2003 Freightliner/Marion Rescue Truck and if allowed to deposit into the ALS Fund. Mr. Russell seconded, motion passed. Council To Consider ESRI Renewal For Maintenance. Mr. Strong made a motion to approve the ESRI Renewal Maintenance contract for $2,700. Mr. Russell seconded, motion passed. Miscellaneous 1. Mr. Lutz stated that he would like to have an executive meeting concerning the lease of the baseball park property. Comments By Citizens 1. There were none. Signatures on Official Documents! Motion To Adjourn: Mr. Russell made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Strong seconded, motion passed. CICERO TOWN COUNCIL SIGNATURES: AYE NAY Christopher J. Lutz Chad B. Amos Craig S. Penwell Richard J. Russell, V Dan Strong Attested: Janice L. Unger, Clerk Treasurer The next Cicero Town Council Meeting will be on November 5, 2019, at 7:00 PM at the Cicero Town Hall. Page 3 of 3