City Council

TOWN OF CICERO TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2022 at 7:00 PM Call to Order: Vice-President Blueher called the meeting to order and lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Ms. 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 Lance Overholser, Fire Chief 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. Lutz made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Mr. Cook seconded, motion carried. Approval of Prior Minutes: Town Council Meeting Minutes, July 19, 2022, 7:00 PM Mr. Strong made a motion to approve the minutes from Town Council Meeting 07-19-22. Mr. Lutz seconded; motion carried. Approval of Claims: Mr. Cook made a motion to approve the claims dated 8/2/22 as presented. Mr. Lutz seconded, motion passed. Public Hearing on Additional Appropriation – Mr. Lutz made a motion to open the public hearing. Mr. Cook seconded, motion carried. Vice-President Blueher asked for any comments from the public. The only inquiry was by Mr. Freeman. Afterwards, Mr. Strong made a motion to close the public hearing. Mr. Lutz seconded, motion carried. Council Committee Reports: 1. OTC Report – Mr. Blueher reported that OTC is well into planning the street festival. 2. EDC Report – Mr. Cox stated that they are into the second phase of RFIs. He also stated that Mr. Hayden joined the EDC. Mr. Cox believes that the last seat will be filled soon. 3. SWU Management Board Report – SWU President Freeman had nothing at this time. 1 Legal Counsel Report – Mr. Culp had nothing at this time. Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission – Director's Report July 2022 Permit Revenue: July 2022 = $9,926 YTD: $136,805 July 2021 = $14,440 YTD: $85,309 Difference: Month = -$4,514 YTD: $51,496 A total of 20 building permits were issued in July 2022. Sixteen were inside the corporate limits (of which eight were new homes). A total of four permits were issued in Jackson Township (of which, none was for a new home). Additional updates: Auburn Estates Subdivision Section 1 – 62 lots, eight are left to be permitted. Tamarack Section 4 – 69 lots, 23 left to be permitted. Town Engineer Report – Keith Bryant – 1. Tamarack and Auburn Estates – Mr. Bryant stated that nothing has changed at the two sites regarding Town infrastructure. Home construction continues. 2. Water – Mr. Bryant said that finding water at test well #2 was unsuccessful, but they are looking at another potential site. Property owners are being contacted. 3. Wastewater Treatment Plant – Mr. Bryant relayed that design continues. 4. Stringtown Pike Rehab – Mr. Bryant said that the Notice of Award has been signed. He asked to obtain signatures on the Agreement and Notice to Proceed for the project tonight. Mr. Strong made a motion to allow Chad Blueher in Chad Amos’ absence to sign the documents. Mr. Lutz seconded, motion carried. 5. Mr. Culp inquired about bonding schedule for the wastewater treatment plant project. Mr. Bryant said that would be later in the year. November would be a good time to revisit. Old Business: There was none. New Business: 1. Mr. Lutz made a motion to approve Additional Appropriation Ordinance Number 8-2- 2022-1. Mr. Strong seconded, motion carried. 2. RFP – Council granted Ms. Gary’s request to advertise for proposals/bids for solid waste, recycle and disposal. 3. Mr. Strong made a motion to allow Vice-President Blueher to sign the agreement for services with BakerTilly. Mr. Cook seconded, motion carried. 4. Mr. Strong made a motion to approve Resolution No. 8-2-2022-2 Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Mr. Cook seconded, motion carried. 5. Mr. Lutz made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 8-2-22-3 Police Residency. Mr. Strong seconded, motion carried. 6. Mr. Lutz made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 8-2-22-4 Parking Schedules. Mr. Cook seconded, motion carried. 7. Mr. Cook made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 8-2-22-5 Salary Ordinance Change. Mr. Lutz seconded, motion carried. 2  8. Mr. Lutz made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 8-2-22-6 Traffic Schedules. Mr. Cook seconded, motion carried. 9. Budget – Council’s consensus was that Ms. Gary could add the remaining ARP funds to the 2023 budget. Miscellaneous: 1. Vice-President Blueher had some great news to share. Cicero Parks Department applied for and received a grant in the amount of $2500.00 to support the Cicero Community Park Pickleball, Tennis and Basketball Upgrades. 2. Parks Superintendent Hunter shared that Indiana Restoration and Cleaning and Hometown Roofing provided/donated materials and crews to roof 16 dugouts, the concession stand and the tower at the Cicero Sports Complex. These donations total approximately $65,000.00; however, $4356.00 is needed to complete the project. Mr. Lutz made a motion to allow up to/not to exceed $4,356.00 out of CCD to complete the project. Mr. Strong seconded, motion carried. A special kudos to the Cicero Parks Department employees for all their hard work. Comments by Citizens: There were none. Motion to Adjourn: Mr. Cook made the motion. Mr. Lutz 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 August 16, 2022, at 7:00 PM at Red Bridge Community Building. 3