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Council Meeting December 7, 2021 6:00 p.m Town Hall 101 W North Street Present: Council Vice President: Cameron Emond Other: Council Member: Jerry Lietz Sandy Miller Council Member: Rex Pearson Robert Bellucci Council Member: Darwin Miller Edwin Buswell Utility Clerk: Breanna Wood Jared Baer Clerk Treasurer: Pamela Bennett Town Attorney Jacob Ahler Wastewater Superintendent: John Emond Council Vice President Cameron Emond opened the Council Meeting with the Pledge to the flag. Wastewater Superintendent John Emond stated that he has been printing off maps of the town to show what is going on under the town. John then presented his MRO report. John stated to the Council that Pamela Bennett had some concern over John spending his own money on projects for the town. Clerk Treasurer Pamela Bennett responded by saying that what John said was not true. She followed her statement by telling the Council, and John, that all she asked for was for John to bring the project that he had been working on to the meeting. After some disagreement, John presented the Council with a bill for the supplies that he used for the project. John then continued to explain that the leaf and stick issue in Wolcott is a “constant problem.” John explained that he has been working hard at the Wastewater Plant and that he has never refused to work with the Street Superintendent, to pick up the leaves and sticks. John called on Vice President Cameron Emond and asked if Cameron had received a text from him concerning the fact that the Street Superintendent refused to work with him on sticks and leaves. Vice President Cameron Emond responded by saying that he does not remember receiving the text. John then asked if the Council President or Vice President had forwarded the text to any of the other Council Members, to which Cameron Emond responded “no.” John expressed his concern over the Street Superintendent operating the leaf vac and wood chipper on his own. John concluded by stating that he resigns his position, but that he is willing to work through the following day to help with labs. Council Vice President Cameron Emond told John that he would appreciate if he would work the following day. Clerk Treasurer Pamela Bennett then asked John to put his resignation in writing. John then exited the meeting. Jared Baer reported that Wayne will be graduating from the academy and will be back to work on Monday December 13th. Sandy Miller announced that the Wolcott Clinic will be receiving a new backup generator. Sandy also stated that there will be 100 boxes for the food pantry this month. The food pantry will be on Wednesday, December 15th. Town Attorney Jacob Ahler presented an ARPA ordinance that will give ARPA money to the ambulance department. Council Member Jerry Lietz made a motion to approve the Ordinance. Council Member Rex Pearson second. Motion carried 3-0. An agreement to rehire Jacob Ahler as the town attorney was presented to the Council. Council Member Jerry Lietz made a motion to approve the agreement. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Clerk Treasurer Pamela Bennett told the Council that the printer in her office is not working well and needs to be replaced. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to allow Pamela to spend up to $500 on a new printer. Council Member Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Council Vice President Cameron Emond presented the November 2021 minutes for approval. Council Member Rex Pearson made a motion to approve the November 2021 minutes. Council Member Jerry Lietz made a second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Council Vice President Cameron Emond presented the November financials for approval. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to approve the financials. Council Member Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Robert Bellucci announced that there will be a construction meeting on the following day, Wednesday December 8th. Immediately after the meeting, he will be at the construction site to find out why there has been delays. Rob said that he will also obtain commitment for completion of the remaining work to be done. The Council then discussed how to move forward, now that John Emond had resigned. Due to the Water Superintendent Robert Thomas using his vacation days, John was the only one working that week. The Council decided to ask Robert Thomas to return to work. The Council, in return, decided to pay out Robert for his remaining vacation days. Council Member Daarwin Miller made a motion to pay Robert out for his vacation days. Council Member Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Town Attorney Jacob Ahler pulled searches for the easement issue between the Anker’s field and the construction site. Jacob stated that the Town owns the easement. The Council was presented an invoice by Common Wealth. Council Member Jerry Lietz made a motion to pay the invoice. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Council Member proposed that the Council should hire a part time employee to work on mainly streets. After much discussion, the Council decided to table the issue until they come up with details such as wages, a job description, and hours. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to table the part time employee discussion. Council Member Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The Council discussed giving a donation to the local sorority, Psi Iota Gamma Upsilon. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to donate $500 to the sorority. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Clerk Treasurer Pamela Bennett read aloud a resolution to adopt Robert’s Rules in the Council meeting. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to adopt Robert’s Rules. Council member Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The first reading of the salary ordinance for 2022 was presented. Council Member Jerry Lietz made a motion to approve the Salary Ordinance for 2022. Council member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The 2022 salary ordinance for elected officials. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to approve the salary ordinance for elected officials. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. A comprehensive development plan from KIRPC was presented to the Council. The Board of Zoning Appeals discussed jurisdiction over zoning. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Wolcott Town Council ARPA meeting 6:00 P.M. Town Hall Open with Pledge to the flag ARPA Essential Workers Premium pay. Marshal James Herre, and Water Superintendent Robert Thomas are intitled to up to $26,000. Deputy Marshal Wayne Winkler, Utility Clerk Breanna Wood and Deputy Clerk Abigail Ewen are intitled up to $12,000. Deputy Marshal Jarod Baer is intitled to $3,500. KDM Invoice: Approve invoice for the DG project 112,498.29 Adjourn

Text Feed Minutes April 6, 2022 8:34 P.M. Council Member Rex Pearson Sent out a text in regards to the ARPA premium pay. Council Member Rex Pearson: My thoughts give all police that worked through the pandemic and Bob $2500.00 and be done with it. We should be looking at water mains that need replaced. Clerk-Treasurer Pamela Bennett stated that that was a good ideal. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz: I’m with you. Don’t see the need for offices bonuses, especially since they were closed during the worst of it. Good plan. Clerk-Treasurer Pamela Bennett: Just a reminder. No one else can comment through test. That would make this a meeting. At this point I don’t care what you all decide. I have too much. I don’t understand why people can’t be grateful for what they’re getting. I do like Rex’s idea. Thank you, guys! Council Member Michael Johnson: I think we need to have a meeting to discuss this. Council President Cameron Emond: How does the 19th work for everyone? Council Member Michael Johnson: Prefect Clerk-Treasurer Pamela Bennett: Ok with me if it’s ok with all of you. I’ll put a sign on the door. Council Member Rex Pearson: That’s good Council Vice President Jerry Lietz: Good For me Clerk-Treasurer Pamela Bennett: okey dokey. I’ll take care of things on my end. Is this going to be Council only so that you can talk freely? Council Member Michael Johnson: Yes. Text feed ended. It was decided the next day that this would be an open meeting. Council President Cameron Emond called Clerk-Treasurer Pamela Bennett.

Town of Wolcott 101 W North St Town Hall March 1,20222 6:00 Present: Absent: Cameron Emond, Council President Michael Johnson, Council Member Jerry Lietz, Council Vice President Darwin Miller, Council Member Rex Pearson, Council Member Jeff Province: Wastewater/Stormwater Robert Thomas: Water/Street Deputy Marshal Jarod Baer: Town Marshal Lori Bussell: Park Board Steve Young Sr: Ambulance Director Kenneth Burns: Volunteer Fire Department Sandy Miller- RWCDC and Food Pantry Jenell Hofstetter KIRPC Jerry Lietz: Area Plan Committee Michelle Earney: Summer Festival Committee Marilyn Maxwell: Main St Committee Jacob Ahler: Town Attorney Pamela Bennett: Clerk-Treasurer George Mathew: Resident Rob Bellucci: CommonWealth Chad Reynolds: Alliance Rural Water Sara Miller: Resident Betty Hoster: Ambulance Opened with the pledge to the flag. Approve February 1,2022 minutes. Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to approve the February 1,2022 minutes. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Approve February Claims. Council Member Rex Pearson made the motion to approve the February claims. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Department Head Reports: Jeff Province: Wastewater/Stormwater: Wastewater is going well. Jeffery was introduced as the new Superintendent. Robert Thomas: Water/Street: The pump has been fixed and things are going well. KDM turned in two invoices for work done on School and 4th St. totaling 2860.00. Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to pay the KDM invoices. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Deputy Marshal Jarod Baer: Things are going well. The town needs a dog kennel for unruly dogs Lori Bussell: Park Board: 2022 Projects that are being discussed. A gate for the ball diamond, Batting Cage, Camera System and moving all electric to one location. Steve Young Sr: Ambulance Director: No report Kenneth Burns: Volunteer Fire Department: NIPSCO had a power surge. There is approx. $2200.00 worth of damage to the Fire Station. The Storm Alert Siren was hit as well. It will still work manually. White County is aware of the system being damaged. Sandy Miller- RWCDC and Food Pantry: Food Pantry went very well. There were some upgrades made to the Wolcott Clinic. Installed a back-up generator and replaced lights in the office as well as a new water heater. Jenell Hofstetter KIRPC: No meeting in February. Jerry Lietz: Area Plan Committee: Next meeting, our downtown and the Solar Farm will be discussed. Michelle Earney: Summer Festival Committee: Asked for permission for a Beer Garden at the festival. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz made the motion to have a beer garden at the festival. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion passed 3-0 Marilyn Maxwell: Main St Committee; Waiting for permits for the old gas station. There will be a Shop Galore on 24 again this year. Cornhole tournament at the Summer Festival and a Holiday Bazaar. Jacob Ahler: Town Attorney: He will be making an ARPA Ordinance for our plan for the ARPA grant. The ordinance will lay out what plans we have for the grant. Plans are to redo the Floor in the Fire/Ambulance station, fill in the dry well at the old water plant, and do work to the building at the old water plant. We would also like to redo the compost bin. We are also wanting to do, put in a new tile at Shirley Mills so her yard will drain. Put a tile along 4th St. so the yards will drain properly. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to have all the projects put in our plan ordinance. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. It was talked about a resolution for Direct Standard for trees. This would cut down on all the confusion as to what the town can and cannot do as far as cutting and trimming trees around town. Council Member Darwin Miller asked about how the walnuts at the Wolcott House can be taken care of. Council Member Darwin Miller has taken it upon himself to trim the limbs and cleanup the walnuts every Year. At the advice of Town Attorney Jacob Ahler, Darwin cannot trim the trees. The Wolcott House will have to either hire someone or do the trimming themselves. Resident George Mathew said that the farm supports the Wolcott House and the trees and walnuts should be their responsibility. Pamela Bennett: Clerk-Treasurer: Clerk-Treasurer institute March 13-17 in Muncie. Council Darwin Miller made the motion to go to the Clerk-Treasurer Institute. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The last month on the copier lease is April 2022 and here are your options. Buy the present unit for 750.00 and keep the supply service contract-this printer. Lease a new one but I know that is not allowed for 99.00 a month Send 90-day cancellation letter and pay the 375.00 to have it picked up. After a short discussion, Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to buy the Copier for $750.00 with a service agreement of $592.00. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Rob Bellucci CommonWealth: There is an easement out at the wastewater plant that Construction company needs an easement agreement. Town Attorney Jacob Ahler will get the info from Rob and get the agreement together. DG Water Main Replacement Ø Drill Rig Was Delivered week of 2-21-2022 Ø Pipe Scheduled for Delivery 2-28-2022 Ø We will be videoing existing sanitary to confirm location of sewer laterals Ø New WM installation scheduled to commence 2-28/3-01 Ø Once main is installed and tested; lateral reconnections will commence. WWTP Improvements Ø TCI has internal / annual safety training this week and we will coordinate schedules to find alternate date for the March 2022 construction meeting Ø CEI coordinating with funding agencies and TCI for installation of new REMC electrical service at the WWTP site. Ø CEI coordinating with funding agencies to obtain approval on new lab equipment purchases; CEI received notification from Utility staff that existing equipment was malfunctioning. Ø Ongoing coordination with Town’s attorney regarding prescriptive easement over the existing effluent sewer. Ø Ongoing onsite construction activities; CEI inspection logs and photos uploaded to Procore daily. Disinfecting has to be done between April 1 and Oct 30. There is a chlorine leak between the 2” small pipe to the large pipe at the water plant. Need to have the barn cleaned out so Bob and Jeff can get equipment in door. The air is not getting to the back flow due to Air Rot on the Piping. The floor needs to be cleaned from where the tanks leaked and flooded the water plant. Reach Alert: This is an alert system for the town. It will be a dollar per household. They can be notified by text, email and/or phone call. Alliance Rural Water Chad Reynolds talked about a system that they have that us part of our membership dues. This alert system would cost $.10 a household. If the alert is anything related to water, there is not cost. Chad is going to get us more information on this alert system. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz made the motion to table the alert system until the April meeting. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Council President Cameron Emond: Tile at Shirley Mills. The tile needs to be fixed so that her yard will drain. The new tile will go between Mills and NIPSCO easement. Emond’s Excavating gave a quote of $2833.61. Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to fix the tile at the Mills and NIPSCO easement. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Dormant Accounts Ordnance: There are several dormant accounts that need to be closed. All of these funds are at a zero balance. Janel Hofstetter asked if it would be difficult to reestablish these fund accounts if there was a need for them in the future. It is not difficult to reestablish a fund account if needed. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz made the motion to pass the Dormant Ordinance. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Transfer ordinance: Ordinance for $80,000.00 from General Checking to Park Checking. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz made the motion to pass the ordinance. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Chad Reynolds Alliance Rural Water: Chad explained to the Council what was included with our dues. These are some of the benefits. Servline, an insurance to help with leaks in the water pipes for the residence. Fleet pricing for vehicles. Council and Board member training, Energy efficient savings program, and testing for copper and lead. Replace don’t Erase HB 1002 Ordnance: This bill will stop Business Personal Property Tax. If this bill is to passed it will take over one billion dollars in personal property distributions to the local units of government. White County stands to have decrease of 1,701,626.40 That is a 25.25% lose. The town of Wolcott stands to have a decrease of $113,717.96 at a rate of 17.6%. Council Member Rex Pearson made the motion to pass the Replace don’t Erase Ordnance. Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Utility Clerk Breanna Wood: Breanna would like to have access to the surveillance cameras. Deputy Marshal Jacob Baer asked Breanna to get a hold of Apex and get them set up for the computer. Resident George Mathew: Mr. Mathews lives on Homer Lane. There is a Low place by the fire hydrant. He is wondering if the tile didn’t break. Bob Thomas told Mr. Mathew that he would check it out. Deput Jarod Baer: Found a new truck for the Marshal’s office. He will get all the specs for the April Meeting. Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to adjourn. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion carried 3-0

Town of Wolcott Council Meeting February 1,2022 Town Hall 101 W North St. Present: Absent: Cameron Emond, Council President Michael Johnson, Council Member Jerry Lietz, Council Vice President Darwin Miller, Council Member Rex Pearson, Council Member Pamela Bennett, Clerk-Treasurer Jacob Ahler, Town Attorney Robert Bellucci, CommonWealth Joe Rogers, White County Area Plan Jerilynne Hall, White County Area Plan Betty Hoster, Ambulance Willa Wamsley, Student Tom Bennett, Resident James Herre, Town Marshal Kenneth Burns, Fire Chief Marilyn Young, Wolcott Main Street George Blisset, Wolcott Main Street Opened with the pledge to the flag Old Business: Joe Rogers, White County Area Plan Mr. Rogers talked to us about changing the zoning for downtown to a B-4 LP. With this changed there can be apartments on the second floor but not on the ground floor. Darwin Miller, Council Member made a motion to change the zoning. Rex Pearson, Council Member Second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Joe rogers need the minutes or a resolution to proceed. Robert Bellucci CommonWealth: Pay Invoice #8 $439,077.58 Darwin Miller, Council Member made the motion to pay invoice #8. Rex Pearson, Council Member second the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Need to have dumpster emptied and electricity, 400 amp-10000-amp, service ran on the construction site. Darwin Miller, Council Member made the motion to contact REMC and get the electric ran. Rex Pearson, Council Member second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. There has been a new generator installed at the new lift station. Robert Thomas, Water Supervisor Need to move equipment to the leaf vac in the garage. Had a chlorine leak in the bulk tank at the water plant northeast corner. It should only take a week to run to install a new water line. Jacob Ahler, Town Attorney will have an easement agreement for the town at the next meeting. James Herre, Town Marshal Gave his monthly report. With the snowstorm coming in, James asked if the Wolcott Christian Church could be used as an emergency shelter? Pastor Tom Bennett said that whatever they need from the church that the church will make sure they have it. Darwin Miller, Council Member Asked James Herre who was responsible for the sidewalks in front of the Marshal Department? Darwin also asked who was responsible if someone should fall. Jacob Ahler said that the town would not be responsible. Kenneth Burns, Fire Chief on January 12,2022 there was a power surge at the Fire/Ambulance station. The Garage doors, Mother boards, and etc. were affected. Working with NIPSCO to try and get them to pay for the damages. Janele Hofstetter, KIRPC Head start is at KIRPC. They are desperate for Workers. George Blissett, Wolcott Main Street There are several projects being planned for the town. More details to come. Jacob Ahler, Town Attorney There was talk at the January meeting about how the checks were going to be signed with the way Cameron works. Jacob reached out to SBOA. They said that the only person signing checks should be the Clerk-Treasurer. Pamela Bennett, Clerk-Treasurer Mike’s tree service took care of a tree that was damaged in the storm. The invoice was for $1250.00. Need the approval to pay the invoice. Darwin Council Member made the motion to pay the invoice. Darwin Miller, Council Member made the motion to pay the invoice. Jerry Lietz, Council Member Second the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Darwin Miller, Council Member and Jerry Lietz, Council Member wants to see the invoice on trees or have one drawn up. Darwin Miller, Council Member made the motion to either see the ordinance or to have one drawn up. Jerry Lietz, Council Member Second the motion. Motion Carried 3-0 Darwin Miller, Council Member wants an ordinance drawn up that will state that the trash totes are not to be out before noon the day before pickup and put away by dark on the day of pick up. There will be one warning per year. After one warning there will be a $50.00, per offence, if it is not put away before dark. The senior Citizen Apartments can pull the Totes out of the easement. After the ordinance is passed there will be letter sent out to all residence of Wolcott. Marshal Herre asked if it would be better to start the newsletter back up for communication with residents. Darwin Miller, Council Member made the motion to get an ordinance for the trash totes to be put away in a timely manner. Jerry Lietz, Council Member Second the motion. Motion carried 2-1 with Rex Pearson, Council Member objecting to the motion. All Cats and Dogs need to be registered with the town. Sterile cats and dogs have a fee of $3.00. Non altered animal is $5.00. Need to order signage for road and 911 for the Water and Wastewater plants. Cameron Emond, Council President mentioned the doors and wall needs fixed at the old water plant. Advertise for bids. Darwin Miller, Council Member made the motion to advertise for bids. Rex Pearson, Council Member second the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Pamela Bennett, Clerk-Treasurer mentioned that the water heater and kitchen faucet need replaced. Darwin Miller, Council Member made the motion to replace the Water heater and kitchen faucet. Jerry Lietz, Council Member second the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Darwin Miller, Council Member made the motion to Adjourn. Rex Pearson, Council Member Second the motion. Motion Carried 3-0

Resolution 2022- Town of Wolcott, Indiana A RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS OF THE TOWN OF WOLCOTT, WHITE COUNTY, INDIANA, FOR THE YEAR 2022 TO BALANCE FUNDS FOR COUNCIL ACTION PURSUANT TO IC 6-1.1-18-1 WHEREAS, certain extraordinary conditions have developed since the adoption of the existing annual budget for the year 2022, and it is now necessary to transfer appropriations into different categories than was appropriated in the annual budget and for the various functions of the several departments to meet those expenses; SECTION 1, Be it resolved by the Town Council of the Town of Wolcott, Indiana, that for the expenses of the town government the following appropriations are hereby transferred and set apart out of the funds hereinafter named and for the purposes specified subject to the laws governing the same, such sums are herein transferred unless otherwise stipulated by law. SECTION 2. Where it has been shown that certain existing appropriations have unobligated balances which will be available to transfer as follows: FROM TO AMOUNT WATER CONSTRUCTION WATER ACCOUNT 12160.00 SECTION 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval, to balance said account to a positive balance for year end. PASSED, by the Wolcott Town Council, Town of Wolcott, County of White, State of Indiana on the ___5TH__ day of APRIL, 2022. NAY: AYE: Cameron Emond, Council President Cameron Emond, Council President Jerry Leitz, Council Vice President Jerry Leitz, Council Vice President Michael Johnson, Council Member Michael Johnson, Council Member Darwin Miller, Council Member Darwin Miller, Council Member Rex Pearson, Council Member Rex Pearson, Council Member ATTEST: Pamela D Bennett Clerk-Treasurer

Wolcott Town Council RESOLUTION NO. 2022-3-3 RESOLUTION OPPOSING LEGISLATION REGARDING THE BUSINESS PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX WHEREAS, the Indiana legislature proposed changes to the depreciation floor and other aspects of Indiana’s business personal property tax as a priority in their 2022 legislative agenda; and, WHEREAS, Wolcott Town Council opposes all legislation that contemplates eliminating any portion of the personal property tax without permanent FULL replacement guaranteed by the state; and, WHEREAS, any contemplated revenue replacement must be a source of revenue that continues to grow over time just as a property tax base would in order to allow growing communities to meet the demand for services; and, WHEREAS, a permanent state tax credit applied to ALL proposed business personal property tax reductions, holidays, phase-outs, etc., could eliminate unnecessary burden on local government in order to continue building health Indiana communities; and, WHERAS, the personal property tax is a relied upon method for funding local government; and WHEREAS, for taxing units not at the caps, a reduction in the tax base could result in property owners paying more in residential property taxes. For those communities at the caps, any phase out of the business personal property tax means a loss in revenue for local units of government; and WHEREAS, Business Personal Property Tax distributions to local units of government exceed $1 Billion, including $ 1,701,626.40 in White County and which represents about 25.25% of White County’s property tax revenue; and WHEREAS, the Town of Wolcott in White County would lose an estimated $113,717.96 in tax revenues; that is an estimated 17.6% of the Town of Wolcott Property tax revenue and WHEREAS, significantly reducing the business personal property tax will have a dramatic impact on the Town of Wolcott’s ability to repay tax increment financing bonds because a significant portion of the revenue backing the bonds comes from personal property; and WHEREAS, The Tax Foundation 2022 State Business Tax Climate Index lists Indiana as number one ranking for property tax; and, WHEREAS, Indiana consistently ranks in the top states with an attractive business tax climate, yet a community’s quality of life is an increasingly greater influencer of business relocation and growth decisions: NOW, THEREFORE, be it is resolved by the Council of the Town of Wolcott that we oppose all legislation that contemplates eliminating any portion of the business personal property tax without full and permanent replacement guaranteed by the state. This resolution shall become effective upon the date of passage. ______________________________________ __________________________________ Cameron Emond, Council President Jerry Lietz, Council Vice President ______________________________________ __________________________________ Michael Johnson, Council Member Darwin Miller, Council Member ______________________________________ Rex Pearson, Council Member Attest: ______________________________________ Pamela Bennett, Clerk-Treasurer ______________________________________ Date

RESOLUTION No. 2021-3-02-_____ A RESOLUTION DECLARING DORMANT FUND ACCOUNT WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Wolcott, Indiana has determined the Clerk-Treasurer needs authority to close dormant fund accounts, and WHEREAS the following fund accounts have zero balances and are inactive: FUND 203-IHCDA HOME REHAB 2018 FUND 258-LOCAL ROADS AND BRIDGE GRANT 2018 FUND 301-DISASTER STORMWATER PROJECT 2012 FUND 302-DISASTER STORMWATER FEDERAL GRANT 2012 FUND 303-DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION 2014 FUND 412-ENERGY DEVELOMENT 2010 FUND 205- WHITE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 2011 FUND 243- PLANNING STUDY GRANT 2010 FUND 304- INDOT GRANT 2017 FUND 305- FIRE DEVELOPMENT GRANT 2018 FUND- 306 BLIGHT CLEARANCE GRANT 2018 FUND- 307 BLIGHT CLEARANCE SUMMER CHASE 2018 Said fund accounts are dormant/inactive and have zero balances with no funds remaining to be transferred to another fund. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following funds are declared dormant and the Clerk-Treasurer is authorized to close said fund accounts: FUND 203-IHCDA HOME REHAB 2018 FUND 258-LOCAL ROADS AND BRIDGE GRANT 2018 FUND 301-DISASTER STORMWATER PROJECT 2012 FUND 302-DISASTER STORMWATER FEDERAL GRANT 2012 FUND 303-DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION 2014 FUND 412-ENERGY DEVELOMENT 2010 FUND 205- WHITE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 2011 FUND 243- PLANNING STUDY GRANT 2010 FUND 304- INDOT GRANT 2017 FUND 305- FIRE DEVELOPMENT GRANT 2018 FUND- 306 BLIGHT CLEARANCE GRANT 2018 FUND- 307 BLIGHT CLEARANCE SUMMER CHASE 2018 The provisions of all other ordinances/resolutions in conflict with the provisions of this resolution are of no further force and effect, and are now repealed. The provisions set forth in this resolution become effective on the day of the passage and adoption of this resolution by signature of the Town Council of Wolcott. ADOPTED by the Town Council of Wolcott this __1st_ day of February, 2021, with _______ ayes and _______ nays. ______________________________ _____________________________ Cameron Emond, President Jerry Lietz, Vice-President ______________________________ _____________________________ Michael Johnson, Member Darwin Miller, Member ______________________________ Rex Pearson, Member ATTEST: ______________________________ Pamela Bennett Clerk-Treasurer

TOWN OF WOLCOTT JANUARY 4,2022 COUNCIL MEETING TOWN HALL 101 W NORTH ST. Present: Absent: Council President Michael Johnson Council Vice President Cameron Emond Council Member Jerry Leitz Council Member Darwin Miller Council Member Rex Pearson Clerk-Treasurer Pamela Bennett Town Attorney Jacob Ahler Council President Michael Johnson opened with the pledge to the flag. Voting in new Council President and Vice President: Council Member Darwin Miller nominated Council Member Jerry Leitz. Council Member Darwin Miller made the Motion. Council Member Rex Pearson Second the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Council Member Rex Pearson made a motion for Council Vice President to become the President. Council Member Darwin Miller second the Motion. Motion carried 3-0 At this point Council Vice President Jerry Leitz takes over as moderator on the Council Meeting. Department Heads Reports: Robert Thomas Water and Street Supervisor: no report Marshal James Herre: Everything is going well Fire Chief Kenneth Burns: Everything is going well. Distributed 21 food baskets in town from the Good Fellows. Steve Young Sr. Ambulance Director: Report given by Betty Hoster. Need for the residents to put numbers on Their homes. With the up swing on the Covid, it makes hard to go to the homes with emergencies. Not having visible numbers on your house is not only an ordinance violation but it is also a zoning violation. Michael Johnson WCED: No Report Jerry Leitz Area plan: No Report Michelle Earney July 4th Committee: Looking to have the bounce houses back for 2022 George Blissett Wolcott Main St Committee: Trying to get grants. Putting together a working plan. The Main St Committee have a meeting with OCRA about a grant Jan 18th. Jacob Ahler Town Attorney: No Report Pamela Bennett Clerk-Treasurer: Asked if we could have Council Member Michael Johnson sign checks because of Council President Cameron Emond’s work schedule at times. Town Attorney Jacob Ahler make sure that can be done. Council Member Rex Pearson made the motion to table. Council Member Michael Johnson Second the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Primary Banking institutions for the Town of Wolcott: Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to keep Bank of Wolcott as the town’s primary bank. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion passed 3-0 Primary News Papers for the Town of Wolcott: Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to Keep The Herold Journal and The new Wolcott Enterprise as the newspaper for the town. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Membership’s: Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion that we pay dues to AIM, Impact, ILMCT, Alliance water, AWWA, and IACT. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Nepotism: Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to have the nepotism. Council Member Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Approval of Dec 7,2021 minutes: Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to approve the minutes. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Approval of the December Claims: Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to approve the claims. Council Member Darwin Miller Second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Approve the renewal of the health benefits for town employees. Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to Approve the health benefits. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Approval of Department heads: Robert Thomas Water and Steet Supervisor James Herre Marshal Steve Young Sr Ambulance Director Kenneth Burns Fire Chief Lori Bussel Wolcott Park Board Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to approve department heads. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Approval of December 7,2021 minutes: Council Member Michael Johnson made a motion to approve the Dec minutes. Council Member Darwin Miller Second the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Approval of the Financial Claims: Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to approve the claims. Council member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion passed 3-0. Food Pantry Coordinator Sandy Miller: There were 45 cars at the food give away Dec 15,2021 Joe Rogers Area Plan: Mr. Rogers presented the zoning maps. Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to approve the zoning maps. Council Member Rex Pearson Second the motion. Motion passed 3-0 Council Member Darwin Miller asked Mr. Rogers what could be done to make sure that there were no apartments on the main floor of the buildings on Market St. Downtown is zoned B-4. It can be rezoned B-2 for no apartments at all or B-1 so that there can be apartments on the second floor. Mr. Joe also said that an Overlay Zoning will protect the land o The town will have to pass a resolution and turn it into the area plan. Mr. Joe will look into what can be done and give a few options. Volunteers for 2022 Committee’s: KIRPC: Janelle Hofstetter WEDC: Michael Johnson RWCDC: Darwin Miller Committee Donations for 2022: Wolcott Main St Committee: $1000.00 Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion Carried 3-0 4th Of July Committee: $1000.00 Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion. Council Member Michael Johnson Second the motion. Motion Carried 3-0 RWCDC: $7500.00 Council Member Michael Johnson Made the motion. Council Member Rex Pearson Second the motions. Motion carried 3-0 WCED: $3200.00 Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion. Council Member Rex Pearson Second the motion. Motion carried 3.0 Council Meetings will be held on the First Tuesday of each Month at 6:00 p.m.: Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to keep the Meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Council Member Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Robert Bellucci CommonWealth: Presented the #7 Request for payment for the WWTP Construction. $522,827.80. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to approve the request. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 3-0 The agreement between The Town and Farney Service Center. The town needs to go onto Farney Service Center Property to Bury a Pipe deep enough in front of the business. The town is going to run some new piping for Farney’s. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to approve the agreement. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Residents Comments: Resident Marilyn Young Voiced Concerns about trash not being picked up on Burke St. Town Clerk-Treasurer Pam Bennett said she would make a call to Waste management. There was some tree work done on Anderson St. The Chipper made ruts in a yard. Bob is going to take care of bringing Dirt down to fill in the ruts. Adjourn: Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to Adjourn. Council Member Darwin Miller Second the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 2021-____ RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF WOLCOTT OF WHITE COUNTY, INDIANA, ESTABLISHING POLICIE SAND PROCEDURES TO PROTECT DECORUM AND FOSTER THE EFFECTIVE ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC MEETINGS WHEREAS, the Town of Wolcott Council serves as the body of Wolcott, Indiana and WHEREAS, the Town of Wolcott Council conduct Town business during its regularly scheduled and, if necessary, special meetings, all of the which are open to the public; and WHEREAS, the Town of Wolcott Council previously adopted, and continue to follow, the general rules of parliamentary procedure as set forth in Robert's Rules of Order regarding the conduct and administration of its public meeting; and WHEREAS, the Town of Wolcott Council believe it is in the best interest of the Town, as well as those individuals who choose to attend public meetings of the Town Council, to adopt standard policies and procedures for the administration of public meetings to supplement or, as the case may be, in lieu of the parliamentary procedure set forth in Robert's Rules of Order; and WHEREAS, the policies and procedures adopted herein are intended to provide the general public with a clear and concise set of standards for public meetings held by the Town Council and, when applicable, rules regulating the conduct and decorum of members of the general public who wish to attend said public meetings; and WHEREAS, in order to protect generalmeeting decorum and foster more effective administration of public meetings, the Council now desire to adopt standard policies and procedures applicable to public meetings held by the Council accordingto the general parameters stated herein. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE COUNCILOF WOLCOTT OF WHITE COUNTY,INDIANA: 1. The Town of Wolcott Council hereby adopts the following rules which shall apply to all individuals attending public meetings of the Town Council of Wolcott Indiana: a. Members of the general public in attendance at a public meeting of the Town Council of Wolcott have no rights with reference to the meeting except other wise provided by law. b. Although members of the general public have no right to speak during a public meeting, the Town Council, at their sole discretion, may provide for a public comment period, during which time individuals may be given an opportunity to address the Town Council. c. During any public comment period, individuals wishing to speak will be required to sign a speaker registration sheet and provide the speaker's name, address, and issue or topic they wish to address. Individuals will be called to speak in the order of which they have signed the speaker registration sheet. d. Individuals who wish speak and have signed the speaker registration sheet may waive their opportunity to speak once called upon; however, an individual who waives their opportunity to speak will not be permitted to speak at a later time. e. Once called upon, all speakers shall first state their name, their address and the issue upon which they wish to speak. Speakers may only speak from a podium and must speak loudly and clearly f. Any speaker wishing to provide documents to the Town Council at the meeting shall provide one copy for each of the Town Council Members; however, speakers are encouraged to bring additional copies of any documents they intend to distribute during the meeting. g. Each speaker may only speak once and will be given a maximum of three (3) minutes to speak unless a shorter period of time is set forth by the Town Council at the start of the public comment period. Time may not be reserved or yielded to other speakers and once an individual is finished speaking, that individual's remaining time, if any, is waived. h. Each speaker will be notified when their allotted time to speak is exhausted and any speaker that does not immediately conclude their remarks at the expiration of their allotted time will be deemed out of order and the speaker will be asked to stop. i. Comments which are duplicative or repetitive will be deemed out of order and the speaker will be asked to stop. J. Any speaker who is discourteous, argumentative, accusatory, or insulting will be deemed out of order and asked to stop. k. Once a speaker is deemed out of order for any reason, that speaker's remaining time, if any, will be forfeited and the speaker will not be granted an opportunity to make any further commentor presentation. I. All members of the general public attending a public meeting will be expected to adhere to these rules and, any person failing to do so will be deemed out of order. m. The Town Council Members are authorized, and have sole discretion, to request any person deemed out of order leave the meeting and, once requested to leave, a person must immediately leave the meeting room. n. In extreme cases, if a person refuses to leave the meeting after being asked to do so and that person continues to disrupt the proceedings in a way is obviously hostile to the purpose of the meeting, the Town Council may order that the person be removed by members of the Wolcott Marshal’s office or White County Sheriff’s Department. o. During its public meetings, the Town Council will take all measures necessary under the circumstances to maintain order. In exercising this discretion, the Town Council will be guided by a judicious appraisal of the circumstances, including the conduct and decorum of members of the general public in attendance. 2. Upon the adoption of this Resolution, a copy of the rules stated herein shall be posted outside the Town Council Conference Room and made available to the general public through the internet website Wolcott, Indiana 3. 4. This Resolution shall be effective upon adoption. APPROVED AND RESOLVED, on this ____________ day of_____________, 2021, by the Town Council of Wolcott, Indiana. _____________________________________ ____________________________________ Michael Johnson, Council President Cameron Emond, Council Vice President _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Darwin Miller, Council Member Jerry Leitz, Council Member _____________________________________ Rex Pearson, Council Member Attest: _________________________________________ Pamela Bennett, Clerk-Treasurer

Council Meeting November 2, 2021 6:00 p.m Town Hall 101 W North Street Present: Council Vice President: Cameron Emond Other: Council Member: Jerry Lietz Joe Rogers Council Member: Rex Pearson Marilyn Young Council Member: Darwin Miller Daryl Orns Deputy Clerk: Abigail Ewen Tom Bennett Clerk Treasurer: Pamela Bennett George Blissett Town Marshal: James Herre Janell Hofstetter Town Attorney Jacob Ahler Rick Bennett Water Superintendent: Robert Thomas Paula Cape Wastewater Superintendent: John Emond Lisa Landis Fire Chief: Kenneth Burns Karen Evans Baudilio Gonzalez Jared Baer Betty Hoster Council Vice President Cameron Emond opened the Council Meeting with the Pledge to the flag. Wastewater Superintendent John Emond reported that larger structures are underway with the Wastewater Plant project. They are continuing to bridge between the old plant and parts of the new plant. John has weekly updates with issues and resolutions. Town Marshal James Herre presented his monthly report. Wayne Winkler is at the academy and Jared Baer is out temporally due to emergency surgery. Clerk Treasurer Pamela Bennett stated that the food drive will take place November 17th. Boxes will be pre made and ready to hand out to families. Janell Hofstetter has been in touch with Kirpc who is making a way for more grant opportunities. George Blissett reported Halloween went well. There will be an update coming soon pertaining to the plans with the Gas Station. They are working with Kirpc to get a grant for 2022. Council Member Jerry Lietz mentioned the BBQ food vendor that has been selling in town. George Blissett provided information pertaining to them and Joe Rogers added that the vendor needs to get a permit. Clerk Treasurer Pamela Bennett presented overtime to be approved for Wayne Winkler during his time at academy. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to approve the overtime. Council Member Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Council Member Darwin Miller reported that trash pick up will remain on Thursdays after some confusion due to a mistake on Waste Managements end. Council Vice President Cameron Emond presented the October 2021 Minutes for approval. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to approve the October minutes. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Council Vice President Cameron Emond presented the October 2021 financials for approval. Council Member Jerry Lietz made a motion to approve the October financials. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 3-1. Council Member Rex Pearson declined due to not reading the financials. Council Vice President Cameron Emond brought up payment #5 of $652,862.59 for the Wastewater Project for approval. Council Member Jerry Lietz made a motion to approve the payment. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Water Superintendent Robert Thomas reported that the Dollar General line will be getting worked on soon after talking with Rob and Kevin. Joe Rogers from WCAP presented the resolution of Ordinance #A67, Chapter 11 and 14. Council Member Jerry Lietz made a motion to approve the Ordinance. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Clerk Treasurer Pamela Bennett advised with Town Attorney Jacob Ahler to table an Ordinance pertaining to meeting conduct due to Council President Michael Johnson being absent. Council Member Darwin Miller presented the idea of a part time street employee. Town Attorney Jacob Ahler stated that a job description is needed for State Board of Acts and for advertising of the position. The position needs to be legal work pertaining to the town and no private property. Council Vice President Cameron Emond advised the council to table the topic in order to have time to figure out the details. Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to table the topic. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Resident, Marilyn Young, asked about limb pick up. Water Superintendent Robert Thomas stated that he has started chipping and taking it to Bio Town. Resident, Baudilio Gonzales, advises other town residents to watch their belongings due to a recent stealing from his garage. Town Marshal James Herre has investigated the situation, but there is a lack of evidence. Marshal Herre took it upon himself to pull Mr. Gonzales into his office to continue the conversation in private. Resident, Karen Evans, spoke for Bruce Blume and another town resident about their yards flooding every time it rains. Water Superintendent Robert Thomas stated that a line for sup pumps and drains was put in years ago and free hookup was offered to residents. Some residents refused the service resulting in this current issue. Karen asked Robert to talk to the homeowners about what needs to be done. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0.