PLEASE NOTE: THE CLERK-TREASURER HAS PREPARED THE FOLLOWING MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING AND SAID MINUTES HAVE NOT YET BEEN OFFICIALLY APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL.
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF
September 12, 2011
The Common Council for the City of
Those present: Mr. Larry Askren, Mr. Larry Grant, Mr. Dale Wilson, Mrs. Valerie Maus, Mr. Bill Craft, Mr. Robert Shepherd, Mr. Tom O’Connor, and Ms. Sharon Negele.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
Mr. Wilson made a motion to approve the minutes of the 8th of August, 2011 Council meeting, seconded by Mr. Craft.
CITIZEN PETITION
Mr. Scott Gregory approached the Council regarding the closure of an alley along side the old Curves building for his outdoor concert for Friday and Saturday evening. Council discussed and agreed this would be acceptable.
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DEPARTMENT HEADS
Mr. Jean reported that he is getting ready for Potowatomi.
Mr. Bass reported that he would need to update his body armor and is in the process of applying for a matching grant through the Department of Justice which covers 50% of the cost. Additionally he also needs 6 new tazer guns for each of his officers. His current inventory of 3 has only one that is working and the other two are broken. The cost of repair is equal to replacing them with a new version. He requested the funds to proceed with these equipment upgrades. Ms. Negele reported that there was a balance of $23,844 in deferral and diversion fund which can be used for this kind of purchase. She also noted that Council would need to pass a resolution to transfer the money into the local Law Enforcement Fund to proceed with the purchase. Council agreed to the purchase and Mr. Bass would report back on the exact dollar amount. Mr. O’Connor stated he would prepare the resolution for transfer of funds.
Mr. Bass also reported that they were working on City
ordinance violations and noted that the graffiti painted on a residence has
been spray painted and the trailer in Elmdale was getting hauled off with the
area getting cleaned up. Mr. Grant asked Mr. Bass why he has observed City of
Mr. Dismore reported that he issued a permit for demolition
to Jeff Scott on the property of 801
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ms. Negele presented the Salary Ordinance for 2012. Mr. Askren made a motion to read it for the 1st time in full and 2nd time by title only, all ayes. Upon completion of the readings Mrs. Maus made a motion to table and publish, seconded by Mr. Askren, all ayes.
Mr. Grant brought from the table Ordinance #4 – Speed Regulation and made a motion for the third reading, Mr. Wilson seconded all ayes. Upon completion of reading Mr. Wilson made a motion to adopt, seconded by Mr. Askren, all ayes.
Mr. Shepherd asked for the committee recommendation on the requested curb removal which was tabled at the last meeting and Mr. Askren made a motion to remove the curb and Mrs. Maus seconded roll call 4 ayes and 1 nay.
Mr. Grant made a motion to read Ordinance #5 requiring all cemetery burials to require containers for the 1st time in full, second by title only, Mr. Askren seconded, all ayes. Upon completion of reading Mr. Grant made a motion to dispense with the rules and to read it in full for the third time, Mr. Askren seconded all ayes. Upon completion of reading Mr. Grant made a motion to adopt and Mr. Askren seconded 5 ayes 0 nays.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Mr. Shepherd reported that the new animal control officer is Arnie Watkins.
Ms. Negele stated that with the agreement to bill
Mr. Shepherd announced that he was requesting quotes on duct work for the Med Shed and also explained the current furnace operated at 60-65% efficiency and really needs to be at 90%. He also addressed the complaint with Crossroads regarding the drainage and was guaranteed they would address the issue.
The Fountain County Commissioners have at this point tabled
the Animal Control issue and also started the proceedings to revert the old
Where there being no further business to come before the Council, Mr. Askren made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Grant all ayes.
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Robert G. Shepherd, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sharon Negele, Clerk/Treasurer
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