City Council

TOWN OF CICERO TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 2023 at 7:00 PM Call to Order: President Blueher called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Ms. Gary gave the prayer. President Blueher called for roll call. Members of the Cicero Town Council were present or absent as follows: Present: Chad Blueher Absent: Jerry Cook Joseph Cox Eric Hayden Christopher Lutz Declare a Quorum Present: President Blueher declared a quorum with all members 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 Dan Strong, Project Coordinator Approval of Agenda: Mr. Cook made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Mr. Lutz seconded, motion carried. Approval of Prior Minutes: Town Council Special Meeting Minutes, June 13, 2023, 6:00 PM Town Council Staff Meeting Minutes, June 15, 2023, 7:00 PM Town Council Executive Session Memorandum, June 20, 2023, 6:00 PM Town Council Meeting Minutes, June 20, 2023, 7:00 PM Town Council Special Meeting Minutes, June 26, 2023, 6:00 PM Mr. Lutz made a motion to approve the minutes listed above. Mr. Hayden seconded, motion carried. Approval of Claims: Mr. Cook made a motion to approve the claims dated 7/5/23. Mr. Cox seconded, motion carried. Baker Tilly – Mr. Rogers was in attendance to present the town’s Financial Management Reports for the water and sewer departments. He also touched on sources for financing future projects. 1 Council Committee Reports: 1. OTC Report – President Blueher said that he had no update. 2. EDC Report – Mr. Cox stated that there was no meeting in July; therefore, he had no update. 3. SWU Management Board Report – President Freeman had nothing to report. Legal Counsel Report – Mr. Culp gave an update on PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substance). Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission Report – June 2023 • Permit Revenue: June 2023 = $10,496 YTD: $52,808 June 2022 = $21,230 YTD: $126,812 Difference: Month = -$10,734 YTD: -$74,004 • A total of 38 building permits were issued in June 2023. Twenty-two were within the corporate limits (of which, 2 were for new homes). • A total of 16 permits were issued in Jackson Township (of which, two were for new homes). • Estimated Cost of projects permitted $2,933,056. Town Engineer Report – 1. Tamarack and Auburn Estates – Mr. Bryant had nothing new to add as he is still waiting for the developers to complete punch lists. At that time, the town will accept the infrastructure. 2. Water – Mr. Bryant stated that he is working with the town to explore all water supply options. 3. Wastewater – Mr. Bryant touched on the BOT process and dates, IDEM enforcement and virtual meeting dates. After checking schedules, it was decided on a proposed meeting on 8/8/23 at 1:00 pm. Mr. Lutz and Mr. Cook plan to attend. Mr. Hayden would attend if one of the others could not make it. 4. Tollgate Road – Mr. Bryant relayed that the Tollgate Road Project has been advertised for bids. Those bids will be opened at the next council meeting. 5. Brinton Street Storm Water Rehab Project – Mr. Bryant updated the council on the progress of the Brinton Street Storm Water Rehab Project. The contractor has been cleaning and televising the sewers. He also stated that they hope to start lining around 7/19/23 and they plan to have the project completed by the end of July weather permitting. Old Business: The BOT committee was formed with Mr. Strong, Mr. Culp, Mr. Bryant and Director Cooper. The two town council members to join the committee are Mr. Hayden and President Blueher. New Business: There was none. Miscellaneous: Mr. Lutz commended the department heads for their leadership for a job well done during the July 4th celebration. Mr. Lutz asked that they relay to their employees that the July 4th celebration was a huge success thanks to their efforts. 2 Comments by Citizens: There were none. Motion to Adjourn: Mr. Cox made the motion. Mr. Lutz seconded, motion carried. Signatures on Official Documents! Signatures of Cicero Town Council AYE NAY Chad M Blueher Jerry G Cook Joseph R Cox Eric C Hayden Christopher J Lutz Attested: Rhonda Gary, Clerk Treasurer The Next Cicero Town Council Meeting will be on July 18, 2023, at 7:00 PM at Cicero Town Hall. 3