City Council

TOWN OF CICERO TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM Call to Order: Vice President Johnson called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Ms. Gary gave the prayer. Vice President Johnson called for roll call. Members of the Cicero Town Council were present or absent as follows: Present: Jacob Everett Absent: Joseph Cox Eric Hayden Dennis Johnson Emily Pearson Declare a Quorum Present: Vice President Johnson declared a quorum with four members 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 Dan Strong, Project Coordinator Approval of Agenda: Ms. Pearson made a motion to approve the agenda as amended, Mr. Everett seconded, motion carried 4-0. Approval of Prior Minutes: Town Council Meeting Minutes, October 7, 2025, 7:00 PM Ms. Pearson made a motion to approve the minutes listed above. Mr. Hayden seconded, motion carried 4-0. Approval of 10/21/25 Claims: Mr. Everett made a motion to approve claims dated 10/21/25 as presented. Ms. Pearson seconded, motion carried 4-0. Council Committee Reports: 1. EDC Report – Mr. Everett had no report. 2. SWU Management Board Report – SWU President Freeman reported that the SWU Board met earlier today. They plan to advertise bids for the MLD Underdrain Project in December. Legal Counsel Report – Mr. Culp ask the council for an executive session on 11/5/25 at 6:00 pm. Council is available. Mr. Culp will work with Ms. Gary on the advertisement. 1 Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission Report – Mr. Zawadzki had nothing to report. Town Engineer Report – 1. Wastewater – Mr. Bryant reported that Reynolds continues to work. Sludge dewatering system is operational and transfer to the new tanks is scheduled for next week. April or May of 2026 the project should be complete. 2. West Jackson Street – Mr. Bryant relayed that the striping is complete, and the rails have been installed. He is waiting for a response for the lighting, sod and completion of other loose ends. Mr. Hayden inquired about holding on to retainage dollars until the lighting is corrected. Mr. Bryant said that it is held with additional electrical payments. Mr. Hayden would like something in writing. 3. 2025 Community Crossings Matching Grant – Mr. Bryant stated that the DC Services has almost finished the Morse Landing Drive (MLD) project. Catherine/Flannigan Street project has been excavated for the widening of the streets. 4. Morse Landing Drive Project – Mr. Bryant will advertise for bids for the MLD underdrain project in December and open at a stormwater meeting in January 2026. Old Business: There was none. New Business: a. Adoption of 2026 Budget Ordinance No. 10-07-2025-01 – Mr. Hayden made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 10-07-2025-01. Mr. Everett seconded, motion carried 4-0. b. Adoption of Water and Wastewater Budget Ordinance 10-21-2025-01 – Mr. Hayden made a motion to approve Ordinance 10-21-2025-01. Ms. Pearson seconded, motion carried 4-0. c. 2026 Holiday Schedule – Ms. Pearson made a motion approve the 2026 Holiday Schedule. Mr. Everett seconded, motion carried 4-0. d. Transfer Ordinance 10-21-2025-02 – Ms. Pearson made a motion to approve Ordinance 10-21-2025-02. Mr. Hayden seconded, motion carried 4-0. e. Stormwater Ordinance Update – Removed from the agenda. f. Outdoor Seating – Mr. Strong gave a brief update on the outdoor seating request by Bronko’s for outdoor seating. Mr. Culp touched on the specifics and guidelines but doesn’t need a motion at this time. g. 2026 Community Crossings Matching Grant (CCMG) – Mr. Strong gave a brief update on the new cycle structure for CCMGs. He also presented a Financial Commitment Letter for approval and signature. Afterwards, Mr. Hayden made a motion to approve and allow President Cox to sign any INDOT Agreements or documents related to INDOT Grant Programs and Financial Commitment Letter. Ms. Pearson seconded, motion carried 4-0. h. Support Letter – Mr. Strong prepared and presented a letter to Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization in support of the Hamilton County’s project with a trail on 216th Street as requested. He asked that council allow President Cox to sign. After a brief discussion, council agreed to move forward with the letter of support. Mr. Hayden then made a motion to allow President Cox to sign the letter of support with a trail and no match. Ms. Pearson seconded, motion carried 4-0. 2 Miscellaneous: There was nothing. Comments by Citizens: a. Mr. and Ms. Polly addressed the council concerning an issue with the Byron Street Stormwater Drain Relining Project. She presented a video on her phone that shows steam/exhaust escaping and went on to express her concerns. Mr. Polly went outside to inquire about the smell that penetrated their home and insist they stop what they were doing. She is inquiring about the product that was used, why they were not notified and get assurance that this does not happen in the future. She spoke with Director Cooper and received information concerning Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). She read aloud the side effects from the chemicals and readdressed her concerns. Council thanked Mr. and Ms. Polly for bringing this to the council’s attention. Vice President Johnson assured the Pollys that they would follow up and do their due diligence and get them answers. b. Ms. Pearson was happy to report that the Friends of the Park hosted a spaghetti dinner and raised $2,100.00 each for the police and fire department, which also includes donations. She also thanked the department heads for assisting with the haunted trail. c. Ms. Mayer asked that council make citizens aware of town projects. She asked Chief Rednour for an update on Warham’s Pond. Chief replied that the situation has been resolved. Motion to Adjourn: Mr. Hayden made the motion. Ms. Pearson seconded, motion carried 4-0. Signatures on Official Documents! Signatures of Cicero Town Council AYE NAY Joseph R Cox Jacob T Everett Eric C Hayden Dennis D Johnson Emily K Pearson Attested: Rhonda Gary, Clerk Treasurer The Next Cicero Town Council Meeting will be on November 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM at Cicero Town Hall. 3