City Council

TOWN OF CICERO TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 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 Frank Zawadzki, Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission Director Terry Cooper, Street & Utilities Director Jim Hunter, Parks Superintendent Aaron Culp, Town Attorney Keith Bryant, Town Engineer Bruce Freeman, Storm Water Management Board President Approval of Agenda: Mr. Blueher made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Mr. Cook seconded; motion carried. Approval of Prior Minutes: Town Council Staff Meeting Minutes, April 14, 2022, 7:00 PM Town Council Executive Session Memorandum, April 19, 2022, 6:00 PM Town Council Meeting Minutes, April 19, 2022, 7:00 PM Mr. Lutz made a motion to approve the minutes listed above. Mr. Cook seconded; motion carried. Approval of Claims: Mr. Blueher made a motion to approve the claims dated 5/4/22 as presented. Mr. Lutz seconded, motion passed. Council Committee Reports: 1. OTC Report – Mr. Blueher stated that OTC is very busy. They are working on the Bourbon Tasting Event which will be at Mercantile 37. They are also working with Chiefs Rednour and Overholser nailing down the specifics of the (8/27/22) festival. 2. EDC Report – 1  a. Mr. Cox reported that the EDC is waiting for one final RFI. Afterwards, they will meet with the responders. b. Mr. Cox said that EDC has two opens seats if anyone would like to join their team. c. Mr. Cox stated that EDC has approved a donation to Ball State University’s Now Entering project in the amount of $1,495.00. 3. SWU Management Board Report – President Freeman relayed that Ms. Henderson is working on the surveys for the CDBG. The second public hearing is scheduled for June 2nd at the library. Legal Counsel Report – Mr. Culp had nothing at this time. Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission Report – Director's Report – April 2022 Permit Revenue: April 2022 = $31,609 YTD: $88,702 April 2021 = $14,485 YTD: $58,131 Difference: Month = $17,124 YTD: $30,571 A total of 54 building permits were issued in April of 2022. Fifty-two of those were inside the corporate limits (of which 27 were new homes). Two permits were issued for Jackson Township (of which, 1 was a new home). Town Engineer Report – Keith Bryant – 1. Tamarack – Mr. Bryant stated that there has been movement going on at Tamarack. M/I Homes would like to have final approval of Sections 1, 2 and 3. They have been given a punch list for Sections 1 and 2 which will verify what has been done prior to recommending acceptance for the Council. That will start the three-year warranty. 2. Auburn Estates – Mr. Bryant relayed that there is no real town infrastructure at Auburn Estates. They were given a preliminary punch list last fall. We would anticipate that they will complete the weather dependent items within the next couple of months. 3. Water – Mr. Cook, Mr. Cooper and Mr. Bryant met with Peerless Midwest to look at well sites. There were four or five options available, but some were nixed due to cost or probability of success. Mr. Bryant will put together options of what makes most sense then review with the Town for consensus. 4. Wastewater Treatment Plant – Mr. Bryant said that design continues. The Design should be at a 25% level by the end of the month. A meeting with Terry, Matt and the Wastewater Staff will be held at that time. Mr. Bryant spoke briefly about the placement of the digester. Several locations were discussed, but he believes that the original location (Option 2) is the best place for the digester considering the remaining options. 5. 5. Mr. Bryant emailed Task Order No. 2022-02 (Stringtown Pike Rehab Project) to the council on Monday for review and asked for approval. Mr. Bryant described the project and scope of services. Mr. Cook made a motion to approve Task Order No. 2022-02. Mr. Strong seconded, motion carried. 2 Old Business: Ball State PBS – Ms. Webb was not present, but Mr. Cox made a pledge under EDC to donate to the Now Entering Cicero project. Mr. Blueher made a motion to approve the donation of $1,495.00 (premium sponsor) to Ball State University’s Now Entering Project. Mr. Cook seconded, motion carried. New Business: There was none. Miscellaneous: a. Bond Bank – Mr. Strong made a motion to approve the proposal from Indiana Bond Bank for purchasing the heart monitors and LUCAS device, pending Mr. Culp’s approval. Mr. Lutz seconded, motion carried. b. Tamarack – Mr. Lutz emailed pictures taken from a Cicero resident concerning erosion at Morse Landing. Mr. Bryant gave a brief history of the area in question. Comments by Citizens: There were none. Motion to Adjourn: Mr. Cook made the motion. Mr. Blueher seconded, motion carried. 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 May 17, 2022, at 7:00 PM at Red Bridge Community Building. 3