City Council

TOWN OF CICERO TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2022 at 7:00 PM Call to Order: Vice President Blueher called the meeting to order and lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Mrs. Gary gave the prayer. Vice President Blueher called for roll call. Members of the Cicero Town Council were present or absent as follows: Present: Chad Blueher Absent: Chad Amos Jerry Cook Chris Lutz Dan Strong Declare a Quorum Present: Vice President Blueher declared a quorum present. Others Present: Rhonda Gary, Clerk Treasurer Jeff Rednour, Police 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. Strong made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Mr. Lutz seconded; motion carried. Approval of Prior Minutes: Town Council Executive Session Memorandum, May 4, 2022, 6:15 PM Town Council Meeting Minutes, May 4, 2022, 7:00 PM Mr. Lutz made a motion to approve the minutes listed above. Mr. Cook seconded; motion carried. Approval of Claims: Mr. Lutz made a motion to approve the claims dated 5/17/22 as presented. Mr. Cook seconded, motion passed. Council Committee Reports: 1. OTC Report – Ms. Bowden reported OTC is working with the police and fire chief in regard to road closure for the festival scheduled for 8/27/22. 2. EDC Report – Mr. Cox stated that the have received all RFIs and that they received a favorable recommendation from Cicero Plan Commission. Mr. Strong made a motion to allow EDC to move forward. Mr. Lutz seconded, motion carried. 3. SWU Management Board Report – President Freeman said that the second public hearing for the stormwater project on Brinton Street will be held at the library on 6/2/22 at 7:00. 1 Legal Counsel Report – Mr. Culp briefly touched on the reduced utility bills due to the repeal of utility receipts tax effective July 1, 2022. Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission Report – Mr. Zawadzki had nothing to report. Town Engineer Report: 1. Tamarack – Mr. Bryant said that Sections 1 and 2 have been given a punch list and should be complete soon. This would result in recommendation to the Council in the near future for acceptance of the infrastructure. There is a lot of home building going on in Section 3 that will delay final inspections for this section (water meter access, final grading, etc.) 2. Auburn Estates – Mr. Bryant stated that not much has changed. They continue to build homes, but we have not been contacted in regard to the punch list established in 2021. 3. Water – Mr. Bryant relayed that there are several new options for well sites. The viable options with estimated costs will be prepared to meet with the Council. 4. Wastewater Treatment Plant – Design continues. Mr. Bryant believes that they will be at 25% at the end of the month. 5. Tamarack – Mr. Bryant briefly addressed the erosion issue at Tamarack and Auburn Estates. He stated that the stormwater basins are in place and the developers are correcting erosion control measures that need addressed after recent rains. Old Business: There was none. New Business: a. Ordinance No. 05-17-2022-01 Credit Card Ordinance – Mr. Lutz made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 05-17-2022-01. Mr. Cook seconded, motion carried. b. INDOT turn lane (SR 19) – Mr. Cooper presented a work order and sketch from INDOT regarding State Road 19. Mr. Strong stated that business owners will be losing parking spaces. Mr. Lutz stated there will be minimal impact by moving the stop bar back. Council’s consensus was yes to moving the stop bar back. Miscellaneous: a. Bond Bank – Mr. Lutz made a motion to allow President Amos to sign bank documents for the purchase of heart monitors and LUCAS device. Mr. Cook seconded, motion carried. b. Berry Comm – VP Blueher inquired if BerryComm does any notice to the public prior to digging. Mr. Cooper stated that they only require a 48-hour notice to do locates. VP Blueher said that they do a good job reestablishing the ground. c. American Legion Banners – VP Blueher relayed that the American Legion’s living tribute banners are up and look beautiful. They are refraining from using the causeway. There are more to come. The cost of the banners is $100.00 if anyone would like to purchase one for a veteran. d. NHCCC Luncheon – VP Blueher attended the Northern Hamilton County Chamber “State of the Towns” luncheon. Ms. Gary complimented VP Blueher for his state of the town presentation. 2  e. Security Cameras – VP Blueher stated that the security cameras that were installed in the park have proved beneficial in that two different violators were identified. Comments by Citizens: There were none. Motion to Adjourn: Mr. Strong made the motion. Mr. Cook seconded, motion carried. Signatures on Official Documents! Signatures of Cicero Town Council __________________________ Chad B. Amos, President __________________________ Chad M. Blueher, Vice President __________________________ Jerry G. Cook __________________________ Christopher J. Lutz __________________________ Dan Strong Attested: __________________________ Rhonda Gary, Clerk Treasurer The Next Cicero Town Council Meeting will be on June 7, 2022, at 7:00 PM at Red Bridge Community Building. 3