August 6, 2024 - Council Meeting

Council Meeting

August 6 , 2024

6:00 pm

Present:   Council President: Cameron Emond, Vice President: Michael Johnson Council Members: Darwin Miller, Betty Hoster, Rex Pearson

Clerk Treasurer: Judy Thomas, Utility Clerk: Breanna Plantenga, Deputy Clerk: Karie Holder

Water Superintendent: Robert Thomas

Wastewater Superintendent: Jeff Province

Street Department: Vince Hall

Town Marshal: Jared Baer

Town Attorney Jacob Ahler

Other: Daryl Orns, Carey Jordan, Pam Jordan, Linda Sanders, Janell Hofstetter, Ken Smith, and Kenneth Burns.

Council President Cameron Emond opened the Council Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.

The July 16, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes were presented for approval. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to approve the minutes. Council Member Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Wastewater Superintendent Jeff Province announced that the UV issue at the plant is fixed. There is now an issue with the bagging system at the Wastewater Plant.

Water Superintendent Robert Thomas announced that the Water Plant is running well. INDOT will be finished resurfacing the highway, this week.

Janell Hofstetter reported that she attended a meeting with KIRPC.

Michael Johnson gave a White County Economic Development update.

Fire Chief Kenny Burns expressed concern over fire hazard issues, at the Sweetener Supply Company, in the Commerce Park.

The Mainstreet Committee announced several upcoming events.

Michael Johnson announced that there will be an Ice Cream Social on September 15th at the Wolcott House.

Clerk Treasurer, Judy Thomas, brought forward some resident complaints to the Council.

A bid, from Town & Country was received for a paving job around the fire station, and an approach to the compost bin.

Paving around Fire Station: $30,455.00

Paving approach to compost bin: $13,854.00

A bid from Cowboy Excavating was received for a waterline project, for $189,978.35.

After some discussion, Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to repair the broken water line, until the Town is able to replace the waterline. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Judy announced that the Clerk’s office will be closed on August 26th and 27th for classes. Judy also shared information for a Forestry Grant.

Linda Sanders, from Wessler Engineering, introduced herself to the Council. Linda discussed services offered by Wessler.

Robert Thomas presented a quote for a water tower inspection, for $1200.00. Council Vice President Michael Johnson made a motion to approve the quote for the water tower inspection. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

An amendment for the 2024 Salary Ordinance was presented for approval, for the SRO position. Council Vice President Michael Johnson made a motion to approve the amendment. Council member Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Ken Smith announced that the paving for the Community Crossing grant will begin on August 26th, and will be finished by September 15th. Ken also reported that there has been a survey sent out to residents.

Judy Thomas notified the Council that the railroad will be doing some tie and rail renewal soon.

Meeting adjourned. 

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