City Council

TOWN OF CICERO TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2021 at 7:00 PM Call to Order: President Strong called the meeting to order and lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Ms. Gary gave the prayer. President Strong called for roll call. Members of the Cicero 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 Frank Zawadzki, Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission Director Terry Cooper, Street & Utilities Director Jim Hunter, Parks Superintendent Shae Kmicikewycz, Community Development Aaron Culp, Town Attorney Keith Bryant, Town Engineer Bruce Freeman, Storm Water Management Board President Approval of Agenda: Mr. Amos made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Mr. Blueher seconded, motion passed. Approval of Prior Minutes: Town Council Staff Meeting Minutes, November 3, 2021, 7:00 PM Mr. Lutz made a motion to approve the minutes listed above. Mr. Cook seconded, motion passed. Approval of Claims: Mr. Lutz made a motion to approve the claims dated 11/16/21. Mr. Blueher seconded, motion passed. Council Committee Reports: 1. OTC Report – Mr. Blueher had nothing new to report. 2. EDC Report – Mr. Amos said that Mr. Culp had emailed the RFI earlier. Mr. Amos then made a motion to allow Mr. Culp to continue to work on the agreed parcels in the RFI and release to EDC upon completion. Mr. Lutz seconded, motion carried. 3. SWU Management Board Report – Mr. Freeman had nothing new to report. Legal Counsel Report – Mr. Culp had nothing to report. 1 Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission Report – Mr. Zawadzki had nothing to report. Town Engineer Report – 1. Tamarack – Mr. Bryant stated that the water main has been installed in Section 4. Water service and pits should be completed soon. He hopes to wrap up the infrastructure this week, weather permitting. 2. Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant – a. Water – Mr. Bryant said that they are waiting on test well field 2. Additional options will be considered as a backup plan. b. Wastewater – Mr. Bryant is still working with equipment reps. He hopes to have an engineering design agreement at the next council meeting. 3. Auburn Estates – Mr. Bryant stated that the sanitary sewer is connected to the subdivision. The section from Tamarack to Auburn Estates was tested for the third time and passed the low-pressure test. Additional testing remains. They are waiting on Section 4 to finish and test the water system. They hope to sell lots before too long. Old Business: 1. Security Camera Update – Mr. Blueher stated that although Mr. Hunter continues to investigate, the camera purchase is on pause. This is due to the further vendor review and closure of park buildings for the winter. New Business: 1. Transfer Ordinance No. 11-16-2021-1 – Mr. Lutz made a motion to approve the transfer ordinance. Mr. Cook seconded, motion carried. 2. Christmas Gift Cards – President Strong distributed the employee Christmas Gift Cards to each department head and thanked the town employees for their hard work for the town. Miscellaneous: Fire Territory Update – Removed from the agenda. Comments by Citizens: 1. Mr. Freeman inquired about the town’s liability to Tamarack retention pond. Mr. Bryant confirmed that the town would not be liable for incident. 2. Ms. Brockhoff inquired about the 5-year plan for the parks department. Mr. Hunter said that he hopes to get going with fact finding by the end of the year. Mr. Amos asked for a timeline. Mr. Hunter relayed that he would like to be working on the Park Impact Study by April 2022. Mr. Lutz stated that it might be six months to completion. President Strong said that government moves slowly as there are lots of things to consider. 3. Ms. Brochhoff stated that the Pool Foundation now has their own webpage. Motion to Adjourn: Mr. Amos made the motion. Mr. Blueher seconded, motion carried. Signatures on Official Documents! Signatures of Cicero Town Council 2 __________________________ 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 December 7, 2021, at 7:00 PM at Red Bridge Community Building. 3