City Council

TOWN OF CICERO TOWN COUNCIL STAFF MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2023 at 7:00 PM Call to Order: President Blueher called the meeting to order. Present: Chad Blueher Absent: Joe Cox Eric Hayden via Teams Dennis Johnson Chris Lutz Others Present: Rhonda Gary, Clerk Treasurer 1. Town Council – a. 2024 Budget – Council had a discussion about increasing the 2024 budget. More discussion/information to follow. b. Summer Sewer Credit – Council discussed many scenarios concerning the summer sewer credit. In the end, none were in favor of getting rid of it. c. BOT/WWTP – Council had a lengthy discussion concerning the avenue in which to proceed to include selling Cicero’s utilities, proceed with the current BOT proposal or continue to look for other options. In the end, the consensus was to proceed on paper with option one while continuing to evaluate other options. 2. Parks – a. Business Permit Inquiry – Superintendent Hunter discussed many ideas that were presented to him and was seeking direction from the council. Ultimately, the council was in favor of them; however, the suggested talking to Mr. Culp concerning liability and deed restrictions. b. 2024 Community Building Rental Rates – Superintendent Hunter stated that he does not intend to change the fee structure for 2024. c. 2024 Dock Rental Fees – Superintendent Hunter presented a dock fee schedule for 2024. There was discussion about expansion on the east side and creating public access docs on the east and west side of the lake. In the end, council would like for him to get some guidance from Mr. Culp. d. Focus Group Findings – Superintendent Hunter stated that the focus group has met three times to prioritize some ideas for Red Bridge Park. Their ideas are in line with the 5-year plan. He would like to schedule a meeting with the council in the future to talk specifically about their ideas/findings. e. Dog Park – Superintendent Hunter did not discuss this but distributed a handout to the council for something to think about. 3. Plan – . Director Zawadzki was not present. 1  4. Fire – Chief Overholser reported that he has an encumbrance for 2024 in the amount of $5,300.00. 5. Police – Chief Rednour was not present. 6. Water/Wastewater – Superintendent Cooper had nothing to report. 7. Clerk Treasurer –.Ms. Gary stated that she is looking for a payroll clerk and posted an advertisement on the town’s website and Facebook. 8. Project Coordinator – Mr. Strong had nothing at this time. Motion to Adjourn: Mr. Hayden made the motion. Mr. Lutz seconded, motion carried. Signatures on Official Documents! Signatures of Cicero Town Council AYE NAY ________________________ Chad M. Blueher ________________________ ________________________ Christopher J. Lutz ________________________ ________________________ Joesph R. Cox ________________________ ________________________ Eric C. Hayden ________________________ ________________________ Dennis D. Johnson ________________________ Attested _____________________________ Rhonda Gary, Clerk Treasurer 2