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Council Meeting November 4, 2020 6:00 p.m Town Hall 101 W North Street Present: Council President: Michael Johnson Other: Council Vice President: Cameron Emond Robert Bellucci Council Member: Jerry Lietz Robin Foley Council Member: Mary Green Marilyn Young Council Member: Darwin Miller George Blissett Clerk Treasurer: Pamela Bennett Michelle Earney Deputy Clerk: Breanna Wood Daryl Orns Town Marshal: James Herre Rick Bennett Town Attorney: Jacob Ahler Heather Vandemark Mark Marchand Council President Michael Johnson opened the Public Hearing with the Pledge to the flag. Council President Michael Johnson started the meeting by addressing Covid-19 concerns. Michael asked the Council and the audience their opinion on how to handle the December meeting. The Council will come to a decision before December. Water Superintendent Robert Thomas gave his report to Council President Michael Johnson to read. Two bids were presented to the Council for a new pump out by Dwyer Instruments and one bid was presented to repair the old pump. Greg Schneider bid $8,000.00 for a new pump, not including installation, and also bid $6,000.00 to repair the old pump. Fred Flook bid $5,300.00 for a new pump, including installation. Vice President Cameron Emond made a motion to accept the bid given by Fred Flook. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Town Marshal James Herre presented his monthly report, and stated that one of his Deputies will be getting overtime, due to the other deputy being gone. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to allow the deputy to get part time work and overtime. Council Vice President Cameron Emond second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Town Park Board President Lori Bussell gave her report to Council President Michael Johnson to read. Lori?s report stated that the park will be without electricity on the west side until possibly January. Greg Schneider Electric will be putting up the light poles in the park sometime this week. Council Member Darwin Miller expressed concern to Town Marshal James Herre about a phone call to Greg Schneider about a generator being left in an alley. James Herre told Darwin that the Police Department had received a complaint about the generator being in the way of vehicles getting through the alley. After much discussion, Council President requested that the matter be discussed privately. Michelle Earney, President of the Summer Festival Committee, reported that the Tractor Pull in October was a success. Michelle announced to the Council that the committee is planning on having the 2021 Summer Festival take place on July 2nd-July 3rd, due to July 4th being on a Sunday. Michelle also stated that they are looking for someone to run the carnival for the festival. George Blissett spoke on behalf of the Mainstreet Committee to announce that the October Fest and the Monster Mash were a success. Due to the park not having electricity, the Mainstreet Committee will be decorating Market Street instead. George announced that their sign will be going on the open lot next to the bank. There is a tentative Winter Wonderland Festival scheduled for December 5th. Town Attorney Jacob Ahler is in contact with an attorney to get the liens removed from properties that are a part of the last Housing Grant. Clerk Treasurer Pamela Bennett presented a plan to take credit card payments through Keystone for a one-time fee of $2,000.00. Pam also stated that she would like to work with the Bank of Wolcott to offer the Wolcott residents an option to do automatic payments for their water bills. This service would cost the Town an annual fee of $270.00. After little discussion, Council Member Jerry Lietz made a motion to get the credit card program through Keystone and to move forward with the Bank on getting automatic payment options. Council Member Mary Green second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Pam presented an estimate given to her from Lafayette Glass for new windows in the Clerk Treasurer?s office. The windows that are currently in the office need repairs and are allowing cold air to come into the office. After little discussion, Council Vice President Cameron Emond made a motion to accept the estimate for new windows. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Lastly, Pam announced that the Bank needs signatures for the Wastewater account and the Payroll account in order to open an account for the Wastewater Project. Vice President Cameron Emond made a motion for the signatures. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Council President Michael Johnson presented the October meeting minutes to the Council to be approved. Council Member Jerry Lietz made a motion to approve the October meeting minutes. Council Member Mary Green second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Michael read Resolution 2020-10. Council Member Mary Green made a motion to accept Resolution 2020-10. Council Vice President second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Michael read Resolution 2020-11. Council Vice President Cameron Emond made a motion to accept Resolution 2020-11. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Michael read Resolution 2020-12. Council Member Jerry Lietz made a motion to accept Resolution 2020-12. Council member Jerry Lietz spoke on behalf of the Area Plan Advisory Board. Jerry presented a new outline for driveways. Robert Bellucci announced that there will be a construction meeting on Thursday night at 6pm to discuss the bids for the Wastewater treatment plant. There will be two contractors to look at Anderson Street and Second Street. Robin Foley expressed that she is upset about the fact that there is not water pressure at her home. The Town Council and Commonwealth Engineers are working hard behind the scenes to make sure that this issue gets resolved. Daryl Orns asked the Council about the Serveline water insurance that was discussed in the October meeting. The Council informed Daryl that they decided not to go through with Serveline. George Blissett asked the Town Council for permission to use the $5,000.00, that the Town donated to Mainstreet for the old liquor store, on their sign. Clerk Treasurer Pamela Bennett informed George that Mainstreet could not use that money meant for the building, on the sign. Council Vice President Cameron Emond made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Council Meeting October 6, 2020 6:00 p.m Town Hall 101 W North Street Present: Council President: Michael Johnson Other: Council Vice President: Cameron Emond Robert Bellucci Council Member: Jerry Lietz Robin Foley Council Member: Mary Green Kris Schultz Council Member: Darwin Miller George Blissett Clerk Treasurer: Pamela Bennett Kelly Gardner Deputy Clerk: Breanna Wood Daryl Orns Town Marshal: James Herre Lori Bussell Town Attorney: Jacob Ahler Heather Vandemark Fire Chief: Kenneth Burns Dawn Blissett Water/Street Superintendent: Robert Thomas Chad Reynolds Wastewater Superintendent: Mitch Michal Joe Rogers Donna Whitaker Sharon Allie Craig Oberlander Theresa Oberlander David Loveall Marilyn Young Council President Michael Johnson opened the Public Hearing with the Pledge to the flag. Council President Michael Johnson introduced Mary Green as a new Council Member. She will be filling in for the remainder of Richard Lynn?s term. Wastewater Superintendent Mitch Michal presented a proposal for a new town truck. The new truck will replace the Town?s previous dump truck. Fire Chief Kenneth Burns asked the town about the distribution of a Windmill Grant that the town had previously received. He requested that the Town keep the Fire Department in mind for the next grant due to the Fire Department needing new flooring. Park Board President Lori Bussell announced that the park is working with NIPSCO to make some electrical improvements to the park. The park is also still working on the ballfield lights. George Blissett announced that Mainstreet will be hosting an October Fest on Market Street. After much discussion Council Vice President Cameron Emond made a motion to close Market Street on Saturday October 17th. Council Member Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion passed 4-0 due to Darwin?s nepotism. Joe Rogers presented a resolution about subdivisions in White County. Council Vice President Cameron Emond made a motion to approve the resolution. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 5-0 Council President Michael Johnson read Ordinance #2020-07 for new rates and charges concerning the utility bills. The ordinance states that the meter deposit rate for renters will change from $150 to $200. There will also now be a meter deposit of $150 required for home owners. The ordinance also stated that the penalty rate of 10% will be changed to a flat fee of $15. The reconnection fee for customers who get their water turned off, will change from $25 to $50. Council Vice President Cameron Emond made a motion to pass Ordinance #2020-07. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Council President Michael Johnson asked for the Council to approve the budget for 2021. Council Member Jerry Lietz made a motion to approve the 2021 budget. Council Member Cameron Emond second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Council President Michael Johnson then asked the council to pass the September minutes. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to pass the September minutes. Council Member Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Kris Schultz presented a service called Servline to the Council. Servline is water insurance for residents. In the event that a resident has a leak, the resident could be completely covered under Servline. Servline would require a monthly payment to be paid by the Wolcott residents in order to be covered under Servline. The Council is going to discuss this some more and come to a decision at a later date. Theresa Oberlander brought to the Council?s attention that there are residents that have not been picking up their animal waste around town while on walks. She stated that there are issues with dog waste being in the middle of the road, on the walking path, and on sidewalks. The Town is going to ask their residents to start picking up their animal waste while on walks. Craig Oberlander told the Council that he is wanting to put a garage on his property. Craig wanted to know if there was any way to move some waterlines on his property in order to make his plans possible. Rob Bellucci, Michael Johnson, and Robert Thomas made plans to go to Craig?s property the following Thursday to take a look. Robert Bellucci announced that the Wastewater bids will open on October 28th. Commonwealth also has plans to relocate two hydrants in the near future. Donna Whitaker and Sharon Allie came to the meeting to inquire about removing liens that were put on properties from the last housing grant. Town Attorney Jacob Ahler is going to look into this issue further. Council Vice President Cameron Emond made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 5-0.

Council Meeting September 1, 2020 6:00 p.m Town Hall 101 W North Street Present: Council President: Michael Johnson Other: Council Vice President: Cameron Emond Robert Bellucci Council Member: Jerry Lietz Robin Foley Council Member: Darwin Miller George Blissett Clerk Treasurer: Pamela Bennett Dan Fagen Deputy Clerk: Breanna Wood Daryl Orns Town Marshal: James Herre Lori Bussell Town Attorney: Jacob Ahler Heather Vandemark Ambulance Director: Steve Young Marilyn Young Fire Chief: Kenneth Burns Dawn Blissett Water/Street Superintendent: Robert Thomas Wastewater Superintendent: Mitch Michal Council President Michael Johnson opened the Public Hearing with the Pledge to the flag. Council President Michael Johnson read Ordinance number 2020-07 for new rates and charges concerning the utility bills. The ordinance states that the meter deposit rate for renters will change from $150 to $200. There will also now be a meter deposit of $150 required for home owners. The ordinance also stated that the penalty rate of 10% will be changed to a flat fee of $15. The reconnection fee for customers who get their water turned off, will change from $25 to $50. Clerk Treasurer Pamela Bennett presented the upcoming budget for 2021. Council Member Jerry Lietz made a motion to adopt the budget. Council Vice President Cameron Emond second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 due to Richard?s absence. Council President Michael Johnson closed the Public Hearing and opened the Council Meeting. Council President Michael Johnson presented Richard Lynn?s letter of resignation. The Council will have to appoint someone to take Richard?s place for the remainder of the year. Wastewater Superintendent Mitch Michal reported that the ditch rotor has been fixed. Water Superintendent Robert Thomas reported that he will be flushing hydrants in the next couple of weeks. He also reported that North Street will be getting repaved from Fourth Street to the dead end. Marshal James Herre presented his monthly report and stated that one of the deputies will be out for a couple weeks due to surgery. Fire Chief Kenneth Burns reported that pump five has been repaired. Park Board President Lori Bussell stated that the park has plans to redo the basketball court and to widen the walking path. The park board is going to try to get all of the electric centralized instead of having multiple meters throughout the park. Lori thanked Greg Schneider and the donors, for making it possible to get new lights for the ballpark. Lori also reported that the park restrooms had been vandalized. Lastly, she let the board know that there will be a tractor pull in the park on October 17, 2020 for free admission. George Blissett, on behalf of the Mainstreet Committee, announced that the Murals would be finished by Friday, September 4. There will be a dedication for the murals on Saturday, September 5. The Market Street Days was a success in August. The next Market Street Days will be taking place on September 19 and 20. George requested a private meeting with the council after September 8th to discuss buying the liquor store on the highway. Town Attorney Jacob Ahler discussed the TIF districts. Jacob said that he would draft a resolution for the TIF districts. Jacob reported that he made out a confidentiality form for the Council Members to sign. Clerk Treasurer Pamela Bennett said that a Capital Assets program was suggested by Keystone for the Clerk?s Office. Council Member Jerry Lietz made a motion to purchase the Capital Assets program. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion Carried 4-0 due to Richard?s absence. Pam reported that Keystone also suggested an outside backup program for the Clerk?s Office. Council Vice President Cameron Emond made a motion to purchase the backup program. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 due to Richard?s absence. Pam presented Next Bill Pay to the Council. Next Bill Pay is a credit card processing program that only charges a 1% convenience fee instead of the 3% that PayGov charges. The new system will start up as soon as possible. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to purchase Next Bill Pay. Council Vice President Cameron Emond second the motion. Motion Carried 4-0 due to Richard?s absence. Pam re-presented Serve Line to the Council. Serve Line is water insurance that will be offered to Wolcott?s residents and will be optional. After little discussion, the Council decided to table the subject until the next meeting. Lastly, Pam presented the Council with the new and updated employee handbook. Dan Fagan presented a new insurance plan to the Council. After much discussion, the Council decided to discuss it more in an executive meeting. Robert Bellucci requested that the Wastewater Project invoices be given to him. Rob announced that the Dollar General Hydrants and the pipes on Second Street need to be replaced. Council Vice President Cameron Emond made a motion to adjourn. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Council Meeting August 4, 2020 6:00 p.m Town Hall 101 W North Street Present: Council President: Michael Johnson Other: Council Vice President: Cameron Emond Robert Bellucci Council Member: Jerry Lietz Robin Foley Council Member: Richard Lynn Leroy Simon Council Member: Darwin Miller George Blissett Clerk Treasurer: Pamela Bennett Randy Stearns Deputy Clerk: Breanna Wood Karen Evans Town Marshal: James Herre James Britt Town Attorney: Jacob Ahler Heather Vandemark Ambulance Director: Steve Young Larry Klink Fire Chief: Kenneth Burns Water/Street Superintendent: Robert Thomas Wastewater Superintendent: Mitch Michal Council President Michael Johnson opened the meeting with the Pledge to the flag. Water Superintendent Robert Thomas reported that the Water Plant is running well and that him and Rob are discussing matters on the filter and the floor. He also reported that the new rotor for the gear box will arrive on Monday, August 10th for the Wastewater Plant. Town Marshall James Herre presented his monthly report. He also reminded everyone that school for Tri-County starts on August 6th. Council President Michael Johnson called upon Mitch Michal to introduce himself as the new Wastewater Superintendent. When asked how the job was going, Mitch replied ?So far, so good!? Karen Evans made a report for White County Economic Development. She announced that there is a lot of construction on Highway 24, and that the foundation for the Sweetener Supply has been put in. In addition, Egglife is expanding their building. She also reported that there are two new inquiries for the Commerce Park. Fire Chief Kenneth Burns reported that there was some maintenance done on some firetrucks. Pump three needs some work done to it. Kenneth is looking for a new truck engine, due to Pump five being out of service. Robert Bellucci announced that the town has officially received a grant for the new Wastewater Plant. USDA gave us the green light for bids. There are forms that need to be filled out and sent to the EDA. Rob addressed the water pressure issue on Scott Street and is working on trying to get it fixed. Kenny Burns asked Rob if he has plans to replace the hydrants that were removed, and Rob said that he would take care of it. Council President Michael Johnson announced that David Rogers will be signing off on all wastewater related issues until Mitch gets trained to do so himself. Council Member Darwin Miller asked for permission to close off Burke Street between Fox Street and Randolph Street. Council Vice President Cameron Emond made a motion to close Burke Street. Council Member Richard Lynn second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 due to Darwin?s nepotism. James Britt expressed concern over a building that looks like it is condemned. After little discussion, it was discovered that the building had been recently sold and was going to be fixed or torn down. Randy Stearns let the council know that he bought a property near the Peoples Feed Mill and has plans to tear the house and trees down. The sidewalk will also be removed. George Blissett reported that the Market Street Days was a success. The next Farmers Market will take place on August 29th and 30th. After little discussion, Council Member Richard Lynn made a motion to approve the dates of the August and September Farmer?s Market. Council Vice President Cameron Emond second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 due to Darwin?s nepotism with Main Street. Following up from July?s meeting, George told the council that Mainstreet had received almost $10,000 to fix up the old liquor store building. After some discussion, the council decided to give Mainstreet $5,000 to help them reach their goal of $20,000. Council Vice President Cameron Emond made a motion to give Mainstreet the $5,000. Council Member Richard Lynn second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 due to Darwin?s nepotism with Mainstreet. Water Superintendent Robert Thomas announced that the street starting at Fourth Street going to the end of North Street will be getting paved at the end of August. Council Member Richard Lynn made a motion to adjourn. Council Vice President Cameron Emond second the motion. Motion carried 5-0.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY ORDINANCE NO. 2019-11 AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 2013-01, ESTABLISHING RATES AND CHARGES FOR MUNICIPAL COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL FOR THE TOWN OF WOLCOTT, INDIANA WHEREAS, the Council of the Town of Wolcott, Indiana, has determined that a clean and well­ maintained town is necessary for the safety and welfare of its citizens; and WHEREAS, the Council of the Town of Wolcott has become aware of residents leaving unsightly and odorous garbage and trash openly displayed in front yards more than one day before scheduled garbage and trash pick-ups; and WHEREAS, the Town of Wolcott is responsible to ensure that all property within the corporate limits of the Town of Wolcott, Indiana, are collected and removed; and WHEREAS, to date, the cost for collection and removal of trash and refuse has been paid by a portion of regular tax levy on the property owners in the Town of Wolcott and by a portion paid by the resident and/or the property owners in the Town of Wolcott; and WHEREAS, after due consideration of the estimated cost for the provision of trash and refuse collection service within the Town of Wolcott, Indiana, the Council of the Town of Wolcott has determined that in the best interest of its citizens, it is necessary that the Council of the Town of Wolcott to adopt an ordinance increasing the fees and charges for the use of the trash and refuse collection service, and to set a schedule of when garbage and trash shall be set out for pick-up. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Wolcott, White County, Indiana, as follows: SECTION II Rates and Charges 1. Fees. The owner and/or the occupant of each residence or residential unit or other non-family dwelling located within the Town of Wolcott which are currently being provided Trash Collection Service by the Town or its agent(s) shall continue to be provided Trash Collection Service by the Town or its agent(s) unless specified differently in the contractual agreement between the Town and its agent(s). The service fee for each single residential unit and other non-family structure shall be assessed in accordance with the current contract for said service. Any additional fees for administrative purposes by the town shall be determined by the town council. The fees imposed under this division shall be payable monthly, and shall be billed, whenever practical to do so, with the regular Water and Wastewater billing for water and other charges. Said service fee, plus administrative fees, for each single residential unit and other non-family structure shall be as follows: A. For years 2020 and 2021 - $10.75 per each single residential unit and other non­ family structure; and, B. For year 2022 - $11.00 per each single residential unit and other non-family structure. 2. Billing. The fees imposed under this division shall be payable monthly, and shall be billed, whenever practical to do so, by the Town of Wolcott in the same manner as other utility rates and charges are collected 3. Liability for payment. The user charges imposed under this division shall be billed to the person who is billed for water service at the residence dwelling, apartment or commercial unit, unless by contract with the town another person assumes responsibility. If a tenant, occupant or other non-owner is billed, the owner shall be liable for the user charge if payment is not made by the tenant, occupant or other non-owner when the charge is due as required in this division. Such owner shall have the right to examine the town's collection records to ascertain whether such charges have been paid. 4. Delinquent accounts. (a) Fees levied pursuant to this division shall be due and payable on or before the due dates shown on the bills. Any fee not paid by the due date (approximately 15 days after the bill is rendered) shall be considered delinquent. Such delinquent fee, together with any applicable interest, shall be collectible as set forth in this section. Any delinquent or unpaid rates and charges may be assessed a I0% penalty and collected according to the provisions of Indiana Code as amended. (b) If provided by the state statutes, delinquent fees may be made a lien against the property served through certification to the auditor and the recorder of the county. (c) In addition to the remedies otherwise provided for in this section, the town shall have the right to bring a civil action to recover any delinquent fees, together with interest at the rate of eight percent per annum and a reasonable attorney's fee. It shall also have the right, if provided by the statutes of the state, to foreclose any lien established under the provisions of this section with recovery of the charge, interest of eight percent per annum and a reasonable attorney's fee. SECTION III Revenues I. All revenues generated from the collection of fees for trash collection as provided above shall be paid in the Office of the Clerk-Treasurer of the Town of Wolcott. 2. Upon receipt of all such revenues, the Town Clerk-Treasurer shall deposit such revenues into the General Fund. 3. The Council of the Town of Wolcott shall utilize such revenues deposited in the General Fund in such manner and for such purposes and in the manner required for appropriation and expenditure of funds as provided by law. SECTION IV Effective Date This Amendment to Ordinance No. 2013-01 shall be in full force and effective as of January I, 2020, upon final hearing according to law and passage by the Council of the Town of Wolcott, Indiana, as described in IC 5-3-1-4. The rates established herein shall remain in effect until amended or changed by the Council of the Town of Wolcott. This ordinance shall amend or revoke any previously adopted ordinances in conflict herewith. Passed and adopted by the common Council of the Town of Wolcott, White County, State of Indiana, this 7 day of November, 2019

Ordinance No. 2018-13 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING RATES AND CHARGES FOR THE USE OF THE WASTEWATER SYSTEM AND RELATED SERVICES OF THE TOWN OF WOLCOTT WHEREAS, Indiana Code Section 8-1.5-3-8 requires that the Town of Wolcott (“Town”) on behalf of its utility establish rates and charges which will produce an income sufficient to maintain the utility property in sound physical and financial condition to render adequate and efficient service; and WHEREAS, said Code section requires that rates and charges shall be collected from the owners of each and every lot, parcel of real estate or building that is connected with the Town wastewater system. Such rates and charges shall produce sufficient revenue to: (1) pay all the legal and other necessary expenses incident to the operation of the utility, including: (A) maintenance costs; (B) operating charges; (C) upkeep; (D) repairs; (E) depreciation; and (F) interest charges on bonds or other obligations, including leases; (2) provide a sinking fund for liquidation of bonds or other obligations, including leases; (3) provide a debt service reserve for bonds or other obligations, including leases, in an amount established by the municipality, not to exceed the maximum annual debt service on the bonds or obligations or the maximum annual lease rentals; (4) provide adequate money for working capital; (5) provide adequate money for making extensions and replacements to the extent not provided for through depreciation in subdivision (1); and (6) provide money for the payment of any taxes that may be assessed against the utility. WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town has previously adopted Ordinance No. 2011-03 (collectively, “Ordinance”) establishing the wastewater rates and charges for the use and services rendered by the wastewater works of the Town; and WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that the rates and charges established by the Ordinance are insufficient to enable the Town to properly operate its wastewater plant, service its bonds and finance additions and improvements to its wastewater system; and WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town has employed H. J. Umbaugh & Associates, a certified public accounting company, to study the financial status of the town’s utilities, to complete financial and rate studies, and based upon such rate study, the Town Council of the Town finds that certain rates and charges contained in the Ordinance should be increased. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF WOLCOTT, INDIANA: Section 1. The following rates are hereby amended and restated in the following phases: Effective January 1, 2019 Metered Rates Based on Monthly Water Usage Treatment Rate Treatment Rate Per 1000 Gallons $ 7.61 Base Charge (in addition to treatment rate)Per Month Water Meter [1] All connection charges will be made at the actual cost of making the connection – at a minimum of $1,225.00. PERMIT FEE No connection to the Town’s wastewater systems shall be allowed until an inspection fee of $30.00 has been made to the Town, and an inspection by the Wolcott Wastewater Superintendent and/or Wolcott Municipal Utilities Employee has been made and certified that said connection is correct and allowable. Section 2. The invalidity of any section, clause, sentence or provision of this Ordinance shall not affect the validity of any other part of this Ordinance, which can be given effect without such invalid parts or parts. Section 3. All other provision of all other rates and charges established by the Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. Section 4. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Town Council of the Town of Wolcott, Indiana on the 4th day of September, 2018. Aye Nay /S/ MICHAEL A. YELTON Michael A. Yelton, Council President Michael A. Yelton, Council President FRED A. YOUNG Fred A. Young, Council Member Fred A. Young, Council Member MICHAEL J. JOHNSON Michael J. Johnson, Council Member Michael J. Johnson, Council Member Stephen Schemerhorn, Council Member Stephen Schemerhorn, Council Member ATTEST: /S/ LINDA S. BAJZATT Linda S. Bajzatt, IAMC, CMC Clerk-Treasurer

DECLARATORY RESOLUTION NO. 2018-02 WHEAREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Wolcott, Indiana, deems it necessary and desirable, in order to efficiently and economically conduct the business and affairs of said Town to: A. Establish a time for regular meetings and a procedure for calling Special Meetings of the Town Council; and B. Authorize the Clerk-Treasurer to invest and re-invest any monies of the Town in obligations authorized and in the manner provided for by I.C. 5-13-4-1; and C. Authorize payments of on-going utility and prior contracted services necessary to secure discounts and avoid penalties, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Wolcott, Indiana, that: 1. Regular meetings of the Town Council for the transaction of any and all business shall be held in the Wolcott Town Hall located at 101 W. North Street, Wolcott, Indiana, at 6:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month, unless a holiday or unforeseen event should occur, and then the meeting will be changed and proper notice will be given. Special Meetings shall be held in the Town Hall, or other location named, and may be called by the President or by three (3) Council Members in accordance with the provisions of applicable Indiana law. 2. The Clerk-Treasurer is hereby authorized to invest and re-invest any money of the Town which shall not be needed for current operations or for payment of indebtedness becoming due prior to the maturity of said investments, in such investments and in such manner as is authorized by I.C. 5-13-4-1. 3. Notwithstanding the fact the Town Council shall not have approved a claim, the Clerk-Treasurer is authorized to issue payment of previously approved contractual services and purposed where such payment is a condition to the availability of the service or is made to obtain a discount or avoid a penalty or service charge, subject to expenditure by law. PASSED IN AN OPEN MEETING THIS 2ND day of January, 2018. Christina M. Orns, Council President Michael A. Yelton, Council Vice President Fred A. Young, Council Member Michael J. Johnson, Council Member Stephen Schemerhorn, Council Member ATTEST: Tammy L. Seward Clerk-Treasurer Town of Wolcott

Resolution 2018-01 Town of Wolcott, Indiana A RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS OF THE TOWN OF WOLCOTT, WHITE COUNTY, INDIANA, FOR THE YEAR 2017 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 2017, 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 GENERAL/PROMOTIONAL GENERAL/PRINTING & ADVERTISING $125.00 #101001355.000 #101001332.000 TOTAL TRANSFERS $125.00 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 _____ day of January, 2018. NAY: AYE: Christina M. Orns, Council President Christina M. Orns, Council President Michael A. Yelton, Council Vice President Michael A. Yelton, Council Vice President Fred A. Young, Council Member Fred A. Young, Council Member Michael J. Johnson, Council Member Michael J. Johnson, Council Member Stephen Schemerhorn, Council Member Stephen Schemerhorn, Council Member ATTEST: Tammy L. Seward Clerk-Treasurer

Resolution 2017-21 Town of Wolcott, Indiana A RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS OF THE TOWN OF WOLCOTT, WHITE COUNTY, INDIANA, FOR THE YEAR 2017 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 2017, 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 GENERAL/TELEPHONE GENERAL/OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $100.00 #101001324.000 #101001315.000 TOTAL TRANSFERS $100.00 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 _____ day of December, 2017. NAY: AYE: Michael A. Yelton, Council President Michael A. Yelton, Council President Fred A. Young, Council Vice President Fred A. Young, Council Vice President Christina M. Orns, Council Member Christina M. Orns, Council Member Michael J. Johnson, Council Member Michael J. Johnson, Council Member Stephen Schemerhorn, Council Member Stephen Schemerhorn, Council Member ATTEST: Tammy L. Seward Clerk-Treasurer

ENCUMBRANCE ORDINANCE NO. 2017-23 WHEREAS, the Wolcott Volunteer Fire Department established proof of need to encumber monies from the 2017 General Fund for the 2018 Budget as follows: General 101-001-362.000 $4,300.00 Fire/Repairs & Maintenance Equipment This request is supported by an invoice from Donley Safety on file in the Town of Wolcott Clerk-Treasurer’s Office. WHEREAS, the Town of Wolcott Clerk-Treasurer’s Office established proof of need to encumber monies from the 2017 General Fund for the 2018 Budget as follows: GENERAL – 101-001-362.000 $4,300.00 Fire/Repairs & Maintenance Equipment The Town Council of the Town of Wolcott hereby directs the Town Clerk-Treasurer to cause the books and records of the Town of Wolcott, Indiana to reflect the effects of this ordinance. Upon motion duly made and seconded, and passed by unanimous vote, this ordinance was considered for final passage upon its first presentation. This ordinance duly adopted and passed by ___no and ___yes vote of the Town Council of the Town of Wolcott on this 19th day of December 2017. YES NO __________________________________ ___________________________________ __________________________________ ___________________________________ __________________________________ ___________________________________ __________________________________ ___________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ Wolcott Town Council Wolcott Town Council ATTEST: _________________________________ Tammy L. Seward, Clerk-Treasurer

ENCUMBRANCE ORDINANCE NO. 2017-22 WHEREAS, the Wolcott Volunteer Ambulance Service established proof of need to encumber monies from the 2017 Ambulance Fund for the 2018 Budget as follows: Emergency Ambulance/Medical Service-Civil $24,855.60 Ambulance & Equipment – 625-001-451.012 This request is supported by a quote from Zoll on file in the Town of Wolcott Clerk-Treasurer’s Office. WHEREAS, the Town of Wolcott Clerk-Treasurer’s Office established proof of need to encumber monies from the 2017 Ambulance Fund for the 2018 Budget as follows: Emergency Ambulance/Medical Service-Civil $24,855.60 Ambulance & Equipment – 625-001-451.012 The Town Council of the Town of Wolcott hereby directs the Town Clerk-Treasurer to cause the books and records of the Town of Wolcott, Indiana to reflect the effects of this ordinance. Upon motion duly made and seconded, and passed by unanimous vote, this ordinance was considered for final passage upon its first presentation. This ordinance duly adopted and passed by ___no and ___yes vote of the Town Council of the Town of Wolcott on this 19th day of December 2017. YES NO __________________________________ ___________________________________ __________________________________ ___________________________________ __________________________________ ___________________________________ __________________________________ ___________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ Wolcott Town Council Wolcott Town Council ATTEST: _________________________________ Tammy L. Seward, Clerk-Treasurer

Resolution 2017-20 Town of Wolcott, Indiana A RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS OF THE TOWN OF WOLCOTT, WHITE COUNTY, INDIANA, FOR THE YEAR 2017 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 2017, 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 LOIT SPECIAL DISTRIBUTION LOCAL ROAD & BRIDGE $24,937.50 #257001520.001(LOCAL MATCH) MATCHING GRANT FUND #258001920.001 MVH - #201001520.000 LOCAL ROAD & BRIDGE $28,987.50 STREET REPAIRS PRIOR TO MATCHING GRANT FUND COMMUNITY CROSSINGS GRANT AWARD #258001920.000 TOTAL TRANSFERS $53,925.00 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 _____ day of December, 2017. NAY: AYE: Michael A. Yelton, Council President Michael A. Yelton, Council President Fred A. Young, Council Vice President Fred A. Young, Council Vice President Christina M. Orns, Council Member Christina M. Orns, Council Member Michael J. Johnson, Council Member Michael J. Johnson, Council Member Stephen Schemerhorn, Council Member Stephen Schemerhorn, Council Member ATTEST: Tammy L. Seward Clerk-Treasurer