City Council

TOWN OF CICERO TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2022 at 7:00 PM Call to Order: President Amos called the meeting to order and lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Ms. Gary gave the prayer. President Amos 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 Amos declared a quorum present. Others Present: Rhonda Gary, Clerk Treasurer Jeff Rednour, Police Chief Lance Overholser, Fire Chief Terry Cooper, Street & Utilities Director Aaron Culp, Town Attorney Keith Bryant, Town Engineer Bruce Freeman, Storm Water Management Board President Approval of Agenda: Mr. Lutz made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Mr. Cook seconded, motion carried. Approval of Prior Minutes: Town Council Executive Session Memorandum, February 1, 2022, 5:30 PM Town Council Meeting Minutes, February 1, 2022, 7:00 PM Mr. Strong made a motion to approve the minutes listed above. Mr. Blueher seconded, motion passed. Approval of Claims: Mr. Lutz made a motion to approve the claims dated 2/15/22. Mr. Cook seconded, motion passed. Council Committee Reports: 1. OTC Report – Mr. Blueher had nothing at this time. 2. EDC Report – Mr. Amos had nothing to report. 3. SWU Management Board Report – SWU President Freeman had nothing at this time. Legal Counsel Report – Mr. Culp had nothing at this time. 1 Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission Report – Mr. Zawadzki was not present; however, Mr. Strong reported that Auburn Estates/Lennar Homes have their final plat signed and have paid availability fees. They hope to start selling lots soon. Town Engineer Report – Keith Bryant – 1. Tamarack and Auburn Estates – Mr. Bryant said that there is very little construction going on at this time with the snow we got and poor construction conditions. 2. Water – Mr. Bryant reported that they are still waiting on feedback to test another potential well site. 3. Wastewater Treatment Plant – Mr. Bryant stated that the design efforts continue. Old Business: 1. Engineering Services Task Order No. 2022-01 – Mr. Bryant discussed the rehab project on Brinton Street which was previously presented. Mr. Strong made a motion to approve Task Order No. 2022-01. Mr. Cook seconded, motion carried. New Business: 1. Engagement of Legal Services – Mr. Lutz made a motion to allow President Amos to sign the engagement letter for legal services. Mr. Blueher seconded, motion carried. 2. Resolution No. 02-15-2022-01 – Preliminary Sewage Works Revenue Bond – Mr. Strong made a motion to approve Resolution No. 02-15-2022-01. Mr. Lutz seconded, motion carried. 3. Cicero Pool Foundation – President Amos asked each council member to weigh in on the pool. The council ultimately agreed that they are in favor of a pool, just not at Red Bridge Park. They are not in favor of leasing the property. Council has concerns about the foundation as there are too many unknowns to include 501c3 status, not presented a business plan, no bylaws, etc…They are not opposed to finding a different location, talking to or working with a developer, or maybe even a potential future park space. 4. Lexipol – President Amos asked Ms. Gary to add this to the March staff meeting. 5. County Commissioner President Heirbrandt and County Councilman Steve Schwartz visited the town council meeting to talk about local projects and partnerships with the town. Mr. Heirbrandt stated that the quarterly meetings are productive. He touched on construction at US 31 corridor and ownership of 236th Street from Tollgate Road to the causeway. He talked about using ARPA dollars for the the Ingerman Drain issue and how repairing that will open opportunity for development for Cicero. He also talked about bringing broadband to Cicero. Mr. Schwartz touched on infrastructure at Koteewi Park as well as the trail extension to that area. Mr. Schwartz thanked the council for their teamwork at the meetings. Council thanked Mr. Heirbrandt and Mr. Schwartz for coming to the meeting and their partnership with the town. Miscellaneous: There was nothing. Comments by Citizens: 2  a. Mr. Lamberg with BerryComm updated the council on their progress. He stated that they are no longer interested in town property, but still plan to honor the agreement to provide internet services to the town. He’s hoping to have their first customer very soon. Mr. Blueher inquired about the connectivity at the marina. Mr. Lamberg and Mr. Blueher will get together to discuss that. b. Ms. Wilcox reported the results of the survey conducted by the Cicero Pool Foundation. She also shared other items on the survey that residents would like to see i.e. concession stand, bathrooms, shaded areas, etc…Mr. Strong thanked Ms. Wilcox and the foundation for their hard work. Motion to Adjourn: Mr. Blueher made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Lutz seconded, motion passed. Signatures on Official Documents! Signatures of Cicero Town Council __________________________ Chad B. Amos, President __________________________ Chad M. Blueher __________________________ Jerry G. Cook __________________________ Christopher J. Lutz __________________________ Dan Strong Attested: __________________________ Rhonda Gary, Clerk Treasurer The Next Cicero Town Council Meeting will be on March 1, 2022, at 7:00 PM at Red Bridge Community Building. 3