City Council

TOWN OF CICERO TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 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. Lutz made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Mr. Blueher seconded, motion carried. Approval of Prior Minutes: Town Council Executive Session Memorandum, September 6, 2022, 6:00 PM Town Council Meeting Minutes, September 6, 2022, 7:00 PM Mr. Strong 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 9/20/22 as presented. Mr. Lutz seconded, motion passed. Council Committee Reports: 1. OTC Report – Mr. Blueher said that he has nothing to report. 2. EDC Report – Mr. Cox stated that there was no meeting in September; however, they are still waiting on the results of the traffic study. 3. SWU Management Board Report – SWU President Freeman relayed that they received the grant for the Brinton Street Project! He said that they are anxious to get the ball rolling. He hopes to bid the project out at the beginning of the year and get started in the spring. 1 Legal Counsel Report – Mr. Culp had nothing at this time. Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission – Mr. Zawadzki had nothing. Town Engineer Report: 1. Tamarack – Mr. Bryant said that there has been no change as far as the town’s infrastructure. 2. Auburn Estates – Mr. Bryant reported that there is nothing new to report. Lennar would like to change the bond status to the town; however, they are not done and have not submitted a schedule to complete the final punch list items. 3. Water – Mr. Bryant stated that they are still looking to proceed with test wells for well site #3. Mr. Lutz made a motion to allow President Amos to sign the proposal from Peerless Midwest for Professional Services (test wells). Mr. Cook seconded, motion carried 4-1 with Mr. Blueher voting nay. 4. Wastewater Treatment Plant – Mr. Bryant relayed that the design phase continues. 5. Stringtown Pike Rehab Project – Mr. Bryant reported that the milling is done and they will being resurfacing soon. Mr. Blueher commended the contractor for the great job on the project i.e. traffic control and timeliness. Old Business: There was none. New Business: 1. Transfer Ordinance 09-20-2022-1 – Mr. Blueher made a motion to approve Ordinance 09-20-2022-1. Mr. Lutz seconded, motion carried. 2. Barnes & Thornburg Engagement Letter – Mr. Lutz made a motion to allow President Amos to sign the letter from Barnes and Thornburg as bond council for Sewer Works Financing. Mr. Strong seconded, motion carried. 3. Festival Funds – Street & Utility – Mr. Cook made a motion to allow Mr. Cooper to use up to $1,500.00 from the Festival Funds to purchase new traffic cones. Mr. Lutz seconded, motion carried. 4. RFP/RFB – Mr. Culp touched on the new procedures to procuring trash collection for the town as the current contract expires 12/31/22. He will work with Ms. Gary to iron out the details. 5. IMPO Hamilton County Support – Mr. Strong spoke about the letter of support for Hamilton County proposed improvements to 216th Street from the Town of Cicero to SR 19 as part of their application to the IMPO. Mr. Lutz made a motion to allow President Amos to sign the letter of support. Mr. Blueher seconded, motion carried. Miscellaneous: 1. E-911 – Mr. Lutz stated that the board met on 9/12/22, but he has no update on how the funds can be used; however, the executive board has asked for a proposed budget. 2. Staff Agenda – Mr. Lutz inquired about forming a parks board. Ms. Gary will add this to the October Staff Agenda. 3. Ms. Brockhoff stated that Ms. Wilcox would like to meet with the council for their assistance in finding available land for the Cicero Creek Pool Foundation. Ms. 2  Brockhoff relayed that the foundation has applied for their 501c3 status and that they hope to work with the town on this project. 4. Ms. Brockhoff inquired about the Parks 5-year plan. President Amos stated that the study is not yet complete. Superintendent Hunter said that Mr. Hochstetler may have that information for an October meeting and would get with Ms. Brockhoff concerning the results. Comments by Citizens: There were none. Motion to Adjourn: Mr. Lutz made the motion to adjourn. Mr. Blueher 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 October 4, 2022, at 7:00 PM at Red Bridge Community Building. 3