City Council

TOWN OF CICERO TOWN COUNCIL STAFF MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2024 at 7:00 PM Call to Order: President Lutz called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Present: Christopher Lutz Absent: Joe Cox Eric Hayden Dennis Johnson Emily Pearson Others Present: Rhonda Gary, Clerk Treasurer 1. Town Council – a. Additional Boat Slips – Council had a brief discussion in reference to additional boat slips and unauthorized marinas. In the end, they decided that they would like to have the town attorney present to have further discussion. However, all are in favor of adding additional boat slips. b. INDOT Stop Light – Council had a brief discussion concerning traffic on Jackson Street. c. Water Concerns and Opportunities – President Lutz stated that Cicero had good representation at the IFA meeting last week. After a brief discussion, it was decided that Mr. Johnson would take the lead on this. 2. Parks – a. Gas Tank – Superintendent Hunter informed the council that there are not many grant opportunities for replacing the gas tank/pump at the marina. b. Pick Up Truck – Superintendent Hunter inquired about ordering a truck that is included in his 2025 budget. Council advised to wait until they have had a chance to see where the town ends up financially at the end of the year. c. 2025 Dock Rates – Superintendent Hunter would like some guidance in presenting 2025 dock rates. In the end, council asked that Superintendent Hunter consult with the Park Board and bring back their recommendation. 3. Plan – Mr. Zawadzki propose placing 2 larger trees (pin oaks) in the yard of the utility office. After discussion concerning additional trees and costs, council was good with the two trees. 4. Fire – Chief Overholser asked council’s blessing to purchase a used fire/ladder truck. Council consensus was yes as it has been on their radar for some time. President Lutz asked Ms. Gary to add this to the next council meeting agenda. 5. Police – a. 12-hour shifts – Chief Rednour would like to do a trial run to move his department to 12-hour shifts at the beginning of the year. Council was ok with this. Chief Rednour will report back to the council with his findings. b. Old Vehicle Equipment – Chief Rednour would like to dispose of or donate old, outdated equipment that has no use or salvage value. Council was ok with that. 1  c. Sale of Old Police Car – Chief Rednour would like to sell an old police car. Council was ok with him putting it up for bid. 6. Water/Wastewater – Director Cooper asked council’s blessing to order a replacement dump truck that is included in his 2025 budget. Council would like to wait until the end of the year to see where the town ends the year financially. 7. Clerk Treasurer – a. Town Funds – Ms. Gary gave a presentation of the town funds. b. GO Bond – Ms. Gary gave a presentation concerning the impact of a GO Bond. c. 2025 Holiday Schedule – Ms. Gary informed the council that the 2025 Holiday Schedule will be added to the next council agenda. Cicero’s Holiday Schedule mimics the state’s holiday schedule. d. Lights Over Morse Lake (LOML) – Ms. Gary stated that she has received the annual LOML Sponsorship Request from LOML and will add it to the next council meeting agenda. 8. Project Coordinator – Updates a. Trail – Mr. Strong gave an update on the status of the trail on Tollgate Road. President Lutz thanked Mr. Strong for his time and efforts on getting this done. b. Demo – Mr. Strong stated that he has received a quote for the additional work needed to be done on 160 W Jackson Street. He is hoping to receive another one before the next council meeting. c. Water – Mr. Strong informed the council that Peerless Midwest has done two test wells and are awaiting further results as well as additional testing to be completed. Motion to Adjourn: Mr. Cox made the motion. Ms. Pearson seconded, motion carried 5-0. Signatures of Cicero Town Council AYE NAY Christopher J Lutz Joseph R Cox Eric C Hayden Dennis D Johnson Emily K Pearson Attested: Rhonda Gary, Clerk Treasurer 2