City Council

TOWN OF CICERO TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 01, 2021 at 7:00 PM Call to Order: President Strong called the meeting to order and lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Taylor gave the prayer. Mr. Strong called for roll call. Members of the Town Council were present or absent as follows: Present: Chad Amos Absent: Chad Blueher Jerry Cook Chris Lutz Dan Strong Declare a Quorum Present: President Strong declared a quorum present. Others Present: Rhonda Gary, Clerk Treasurer Jeff Rednour, Police Chief Lance Overholser, Fire Chief Jim Hunter, Parks Superintendent C.J. Taylor, Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission Director Terry Cooper, Street & Utilities Director Aaron Culp, Town Attorney Keith Bryant, Town Engineer Bruce Freeman, Storm Water Management Board President SWEAR IN Chief Jeff Rednour. Open Surplus Vehicle Bid – Later Rescinded Approval of Agenda: Mr. Cook made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Mr. Blueher seconded, motion passed. Approval of Prior Minutes: Town Council Staff Meeting Minutes, May 13, 2021, 7:00 PM Town Council Meeting Minutes, May 18, 2021, 7:00 PM Mr. Blueher made a motion to approve the minutes listed above. Mr. Lutz seconded, motion passed. Approval of Claims: Mr. Amos made a motion to approve the claims dated 6/1/21. Mr. Lutz seconded, motion passed. Council Committee Reports: 1. OTC Report – Nothing. 2. EDC Report – Nothing. 1  3. SWU Management Board Report – President Freeman stated that the SWU Board has met and they have some projects that they are looking into and as well as a bond and potential grant opportunities. Legal Counsel Report – Mr. Culp stated that there is a preliminary resolution to the fee dispute with M/I Homes and would like for the board to consider approving same. In the end, Mr. Cook made a motion to approve Mr. Culp’s request for the resolution. Mr. Lutz seconded, motion passed 4-1 with Mr. Amos voting Nay. Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission Report – CJ Taylor – Permit Revenue: May 2021 = $9,278 YTD: $78,144 May 2020 = $6,489 YTD: $32,278 Difference: Month = $2,789 YTD: $42,866 A total of 19 building permits for May 2021 were issued. Fifteen were inside the corporate limits (of which 7 were new homes). A total of four permits were issued Jackson Township (of which 0 were new homes). Annette Chaudion-Harlow is the new Plan Commission Administrative Assistant. Town Engineer Report – Keith Bryant – 1. Tamarack – Section 3: Watermains have successfully tested. Infrastructure is basically complete in this section (road HMA surface is to be done later). Section 4: The developer has begun moving earth. Sewer and water installation are some weeks away. 2. Water Treatment & Wastewater Treatment Project – Evaluation of possible equipment and processes continue. Another trip to see systems in use and discuss maintenance or other issues with operators is schedule for June 9. We are meeting with Peerless Midwest on June 2 to discuss possible other west well field locations. The location of productive wells is necessary to proceed with the west well field and water plant. 3. Auburn Estates – Section 1: Approvals are received A Utility Agreement is being drafted and the developer has asked to proceed at their own risk. A Preconstruction meeting is to be scheduled soon. Old Business: 1. 236 & Jackson Street – After a brief discussion, Chief Overholser and Mr. Smith stated that they were unaware of the document in which the council referred. President Strong will forward that document to them as well as Mr. Culp for review and address at a later date. 2. Salt Barn – After discussion, Mr. Cook made a motion to move forward with Mr. Cooper’s bid for a Salt Barn not to exceed $66,000.00. Mr. Cooper requested bids from seven different vendors. Mr. Amos seconded, motion passed. New Business: 1. Lights Over Morse Lake – Mr. Bowen asked the council for a donation of $2500.009 for LOML pamphlets for the 4th of July. He also asked permission to use the town’s common dock landing area near the Boathouse for the annual boat poker run. After discussion, Mr. Amos made a motion to approve the donation and the use of the common dock landing area contingent on a sign or permit governing the use of 2  alcohol and allow President Strong to sign agreement. Mr. Cook seconded, motion passed. 2. ARP Ordinance – Mr. Lutz made a motion to approve ARP Ordinance No. 06-01- 2021-1. Mr. Blueher seconded, motion passed. 3. Letter of Engagement – Employee Handbook – Removed from Agenda Miscellaneous: Mr. Amos spoke briefly about the handicapped parking that he’s been working on for some time. The council agreed that Mr. Amos could/should continue his research. Comments by Citizens: There were none. Motion to Adjourn: Mr. Lutz made the motion, Mr. Cook seconded, motion passed. Signatures on Official Documents! Signatures of Cicero Town Council __________________________ Dan Strong, President __________________________ Chad B. Amos __________________________ Chad M. Blueher __________________________ Jerry G. Cook __________________________ Christopher J. Lutz Attested: __________________________ Rhonda Gary, Clerk Treasurer The Next Cicero Town Council Meeting will be on June 15, 2021, at 7:00 PM at Red Bridge Community Building. 3