City Council

TOWN OF CICERO TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2022 at 7:00 PM Call to Order: President Amos called the meeting to order and lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Mrs. 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 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. Cook seconded; motion carried. Approval of Prior Minutes: Town Council Executive Session Memorandum, June 7, 2022, 6:00 PM Town Council Meeting Minutes, June 7, 2022, 7:00 PM Mr. Lutz made a motion to approve the minutes listed above. Mr. Cook seconded; motion carried. Approval of Claims: Mr. Strong made a motion to approve the claims dated 6/21/22 as presented. Mr. Lutz seconded, motion passed. Council Committee Reports: 1. OTC Report – Mr. Blueher was not available. 2. EDC Report – a. Mr. Cox stated that Brenda Meyers with Hamilton County Tourism will be at their next meeting. b. Mr. Cox reported that the applicants have been notified of the two RFI proposals selected by the EDC to move forward. c. Mr. Eric Hayden is a council appointment to the EDC. Mr. Cook made a motion to appoint Mr. Hayden to the EDC. Mr. Lutz seconded, motion carried. 1  3. SWU Management Board Report – SWU President Freeman stated that he has nothing as they are waiting on feedback from the grant. Legal Counsel Report – Mr. Culp had nothing at this time. Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission Report – Mr. Zawadzki had nothing. Town Engineer Report – 1. Tamarack and Auburn Estates – Mr. Bryant stated that there is nothing new to report at this time, but they continue building houses. 2. Water – Mr. Bryant said that they have identified new test well sites and are ready for the next phase. The Council has a proposal from Peerless Midwest on the agenda for review later in the meeting. 3. Wastewater Treatment Plant – Mr. Bryant reported that the design continues and that they have meetings scheduled with Mr. Cooper and his staff. Old Business: a. Rezoning – Mr. Wert, with Church, Church, Hittle and Antrim, addressed the council to request rezoning the corner of Tollgate & 236th Street to Office Commercial. Mr. Strong offered that the Plan Commission has given a favorable recommendation to Via Credit Union. Mr. Wert distributed a handout and proceeded to point out items of discussion. The council asked questions and opened the floor for public comment. In the end, the council opted to table the request until they have more information. Mr. Strong made that motion and Mr. Lutz seconded, motion carried. b. Resolution 12-07-2021-3 – Fixed Asset Capitalization Policy – Mr. Lutz made a motion approve Resolution 12-07-2021-3. Mr. Strong seconded, motion carried. New Business: a. Test Well Contract – Mr. Lutz made a motion to approve contingent on clarification of amount of time on site(s) and allow President Amos to sign. Mr. Cook seconded, motion carried. b. Resolution 06-21-22-1 Transfer of Funds – Mr. Strong made a motion to approve the resolution. Mr. Cook seconded, motion carried. c. Water Ordinance 06-21-22-2 – Mr. Lutz made a motion to approve the ordinance. Mr. Cook seconded, motion carried. d. Resolution No. 06-21-2022-03 CDBG – Mr. Strong made a motion to approve the resolution. Mr. Lutz seconded, motion carried. Miscellaneous: a. Parks Superintendent Hunter relayed that the air conditioning at Red Bridge went out today, but was able to get a new one installed in time for the council meeting tonight. b. Superintendent Hunter also informed the council that the utility poles at the baseball diamond must be removed as they are a safety hazard. He presented a proposal. After discussion, Mr. Lutz made a motion to approve the proposal not to exceed $4,950.00 from the N/R Cicero Sports Complex Fund to remove the utility poles. Mr. Cook seconded, motion carried. 2  c. In addition, Superintendent Hunter said that the tennis courts are near completion and he hopes to have them finished by the July 4th festivities. He also hopes to have the trail at the park recoated this week. d. Superintendent Hunter also informed those in attendance that there is a meeting tomorrow evening at Red Bridge to review the 5-year master plan at 6:30. There is a Zoom meeting scheduled for the following evening for those who cannot attend. Comments by Citizens: SWU President Freeman inquired if there is the potential for other businesses on the corner of 236 and Tollgate Road. He wondered if the council has considered what that might look like. Mr. Strong stated that the council has looked at potential growth in that area as well as possible ways to reduce road cuts. Motion to Adjourn: Mr. Lutz made the motion. Mr. Strong 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 July 5, 2022, at 7:00 PM at Red Bridge Community Building. 3