City Council

Topeka Town Council 124 E. Lake Street, Topeka, In.diana General Meeting Minutes October 09, 2023 4:00pm Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Call to order by Council President, Doug Fought Roll Call Present: Council Member Steve Schrock, Doug Fought President; Adam Lambright Vice President, Ray Folk, Town Attorney Charity Murphy, Lea Parks Clerk-Treasurer Others in attendance: Marshal Stan Strater Jr, Harold Gingerich, Casey Erwin DLZ, Mark Webster, Jace Lance Minutes from previous meeting of September 25, 2023, for Common Council Meeting Motion to Approve: Steve Schrock Seconded: Adam Lambright Vote: All Ayes Lea Parks, Clerk-Treasurer • Claims Motion to Approve: Ray Folk Seconded: Steve Schrock Vote: All Ayes • Adoption for the 2024 Budget - 3 Ayes; 1 Abstain; 1 Absent Seconded: Adam Lambright Vote: All Ayes Motion to Approve: Steve Schrock • Minutes from Executive Session on October 2, 2023 Motion to Approve: Adam Lambright Seconded: Ray Folk Vote: All Ayes • Salary Ordinance for 2024- Full Time Employees $2,600.00 averaging out over the course of the year. Part Time/Seasonal Employees $16.00 Per Hour. Street Superintendent upon Anniversary date of hire on 4/11/23 will prorate for the rest of the 2024 year for the $1,960.00 amount. Clerk Treasurer upon Anniversary date of hire 3/20/23 will prorate for the rest of the 2024 year for the $2,120.00 amount. Water Superintendent to receive a one time straight check in the amount of $2,600.00 for 2024. Motion to Approve: Ray Folk Seconded: Steve Schrock Vote: All Ayes • Employee Handbook- Updating Discussion- 303 Vacation Handbook Years of Continuous Service needs to have Anniversary Date worded in column. 305 Holidays - Full Time Employee- Nonexempt- Get Holiday Pay Plus Time and Half for Hours Worked. Exempt Employee will receive Holiday Pay. Motion to Approve: Steve Schrock Seconded: Adam Lambright Vote: All Ayes • Town of Topeka Code of Ordinances- Spending Ordinance - Purchases Current amount is $25,000.00 - Changing that amount to $5,000.00 and to get 3 Quotes. Motion to Approve: Ray Folk Seconded: Steve Schrock Vote: All Ayes