Common Council

SPECIAL MEETING CITY COMMON COUNCIL OF HARTFORD CITY, INDIANA JULY 31, 2025 MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER & WELCOME: Mayor Dan Eckstein called to order a meeting of the Common Council of the City of Hartford City at 6:00pm, July 31, 2025 ROLL CALL: Members of the council present were Ron Dudelston, Michael Wolfe, Tracey Witt, and Tony Scaggs. Mayor Eckstein, and Clerk-Treasurer Dana Whatley were also present. Attorney Crist sent a representative from her office. Mr. Bill Aspy was absent. KEITH BRYANT – UNITED CONSULTING: Mayor Eckstein made opening remarks and introduced Mr. Keith Bryant from United Consulting. Mr. Bryant gave an update on the city infrastructure and utility management. He explained past projects and upcoming projects. He also explained that IDEM (Indiana Department of Environmental Management), and EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) have tasked our city to complete work on a Long Term Control Plan that was approved by the city in 2008 and is to be completed by May of 2028 to be compliant with the federal and state government. JENNIFER WILSON – CROWE, LLP.: Mayor Eckstein introduced Ms. Jennifer Wilson with Crowe, LLP. She explained that her firm has conducted a utility rate study for each part Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater utilities. She explained the reasoning behind the rate increases recommended to be implemented by the city. COUNCIL COMMENT: Mr. Dudelston drafted a list of questions that he asked to try and answer some of the questions that the constituents might have regarding the proposed rate increases. PUBLIC HEARING: Several constituents addressed council with their questions and concerns. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2025-10 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING HARTFORD CITY CODE TITLE V – PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Scaggs made a motion to approve the first reading of Ordinance 2025-10. Mr. Wolfe seconded the motion. The roll call vote was 4-0, Mr. Wolfe – AYE, Ms. Witt – AYE, Mr. Dudelston – AYE, Mr. Scaggs – AYE. ADJOURNMENT: With there being no further business, Mr. Scaggs made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:58pm. FOLDER 2/REC 51