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Council Meeting June 17, 2025 6:00 pm Present:          Council President: Cameron Emond, Council Vice President: Betty Hoster Council Members: Michael Johnson, Darwin Miller and Janet Gross Clerk Treasurer: Karie Holder, Deputy Marshal: JR Northcutt Other: Steve Young, Janell Hofstetter, Learre Williamson, Larry Kink Absent: Deputy Clerk: Breanna Plantenga, Water Superintendent: Justin Bowman, Wastewater Superintendent: Jeff Province, Street Department: Vince Hall, Town Marshal: Jared Baer, Town Attorney: Jacob Ahler   Council President Cameron Emond opened the Council Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. The June 3, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes were presented for approval. Council Member Janet Gross made a motion to approve the minutes. Council Vice President Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. The June 17, 2025 financials were presented for approval. Council Member Michael Johnson made a motion to approve the financials. Council Vice President Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Per Clerk Treasurer Karie Holder, Wastewater Superintendent Jeff Province reported that the water spigot for potable water at the wastewater plant has been fixed. Clerk Treasurer Karie Holder Reported that the council was given the May 2025 bank reconcilement along with the fund reports, and appropriation report for their review. Karie also reported that a legal ad was posted in the paper for trash bids to be accepted until June 30, 2025 bids will be opened at the July 1 st  meeting. Council President Cameron Emond presented Ordinance 2025-0617 authorizing the clerk-treasurer to pay certain claims.  Council Vice President Betty Hoster made a motion to approve ordinance 2025-0617. Council Member Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 5-0 Ordinance for loan from Water utility account to Wastewater utility account. Karie Holder reported that she has called and emailed Town Attorney Jacob Ahler about the ordinance and has not received anything back yet. Council member Michael Johnson made a motion to table this ordinance until the next meeting. Council member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 5-0 Proposal for Keystone software cloud upgrade. Clerk Treasurer Karie Holder presented the proposal from Boyce Cloud to update our office software. The total cost for the upgrade is $97,175.00, they are offering a credit of -$37,000.00 for early adopters so the total cost to upgrade at this time would be $59,275.00. Annual fees for the new system would be $29,950.00 vs. $8,500.00 that we are currently paying annually. Karie Holder stated that while the new software would be very helpful it is not in the Towns budget this year to pay for this upgrade. Council member Michael Johnson made a motion to not upgrade the software system at this time. Council member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 5-0.   Michael Johnson reported that White County economic is working on developing the area near 231 and I-65. Michael Johnson also reported that he wants to check into developing a TIFF district for the Town of Wolcott.   A resident brought up concern about excess lime in her water on Anderson St. Council President Cameron Emond said he will have Water superintendent Justin Bowman flush the hydrant to see if that will help.          Meeting adjourned.

Public Hearing/Council Meeting June 3, 2025 6:00 pm Present:          Council President: Cameron Emond, Council Vice President: Betty Hoster Council Members: Michael Johnson, Darwin Miller and Janet Gross Clerk Treasurer: Karie Holder, Deputy Clerk: Breanna Plantenga Wastewater Superintendent: Jeff Province Water Superintendent: Justin Bowman Street Department: Vince Hall Town Marshal: Jared Baer, Deputy Marshal: JR Northcutt Other: Daryl Orns, Steve Young, Janell Hofstetter, Ken Smith, and Kenneth Burns.   Council President Cameron Emond opened the Council Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. A Public Hearing was opened for the approval of Ordinance 2025-06-03 to create an additional appropriation, for the purpose of purchasing a new ambulance. Council Member Janet Gross made a motion to approve Ordinance 2025-06-03. Council Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. The Public Hearing was closed and the Council Meeting was opened. The May 20, 2025 Council meeting minutes were presented for approval. Council Vice President Betty Hoster made a motion to approve the minutes. Council Member Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. The May 20th – June 3rd financials were presented for approval. Council member Michael Johnson made a motion to approve the financials. Council Vice President Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Clerk treasurer Karie Holder presented the Princeton Township and West Point Township ambulance contracts for approval. Council Vice President Betty Hoster made a motion to approve the contracts. Council member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Karie also presented a loan for $100,000 from the water checking account, to be transferred to the wastewater checking account. Council Member Michael Johnson made a motion to approve the loan from water to wastewater. Council Vice President Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. White County Surveyor, Brad Ward, will be holding a meeting at the Wolcott Town Hall on Wednesday June 18th, to discuss a new ditch project. Wastewater Superintendent Jeff Province will be having a meeting with Ken Smith and a contractor, regarding the new water plant at the Wastewater Plant. Water Superintendent Justin Bowman announced that he has fixed several water leaks around town, and has fixed a few meters. Council Vice President Betty Hoster expressed concern over having one employee running the woodchipper without another employee present. Betty instructed the town employees to make sure that another employee is present before running the wood chipper. Town Marshal Jared Baer stated that he has sent out a few abatement letters, regarding junk vehicles in town. The Police Department door has been repaired, and the building has been rekeyed. Ambulance Director, Steve Young, announced that the new ambulance will be ready to pick up, at the beginning of July. Ken Smith, Town engineer, announced that the Community Crossing Grant project is finished. Janet Gross, KIRPC representative, announced that White County will, hopefully, get a Head Start Program. Michael Johnson, White County Economic Development representative, stated that he attended a networking event for the county. Janell Hostetter, Mainstreet Committee, reported the success of a few events that they had going on in the last month. The Mainstreet Committee will be hosting a Bobby the Wonder dog Festival on June 28th. Meeting adjourned.

Council Meeting May 20, 2025 6:00 pm Present:          Council President: Cameron Emond, Council Vice President: Betty Hoster Council Members: Michael Johnson, Darwin Miller and Janet Gross Clerk Treasurer: Karie Holder, Deputy Clerk: Breanna Plantenga Wastewater Superintendent: Jeff Province Street Department: Vince Hall Town Marshal: Jared Baer, Deputy Marshal: JR Northcutt Other: Timothy Mohler, Jose Medina, Chasity Sallee, Kenneth Burns, Steve Young, Ciera Layhew, Janell Hofstetter, Lucas Idlewine. Absent:            Town Attorney: Jacob Ahler, Water Superintendent: Justin Bowman   Council President Cameron Emond opened the Council Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. The May 6, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes were presented for approval. Council Member Michael Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes. Council Vice President Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. The April 2025 financials were presented for approval. Council Member Michael Johnson made a motion to approve the financials. Council Vice President Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Treeva Sarles, Otterbein Clerk Treasurer, reported that she has successfully cleaned up some of Wolcott’s bank accounts. Treeva also shared all of the financial cleanup projects that her and Clerk Treasurer, Karie Holder, are working on. A Public Hearing is needed, to approve an additional appropriation for the ambulance department, for the purchase of a new ambulance. The Public Hearing will be on June 3rd at 6pm. The Ambulance money from their Trust Indiana Ambulance account needs to be moved to the General Checking account, to cover the cost of the new ambulance. Council member Janet Gross made a motion to have transfer the money from the Trust Indiana Ambulance account, to the General checking account. Council Vice President Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Treeva expressed concern over the Town not bringing in enough Wastewater revenue to cover what is being spent out of the Wastewater account. Treeva suggested the possibility of raising the Wastewater rates, and to talk to the Town Attorney about borrowing funds from one of the other checking accounts. Lastly, Treeva brought up another concern over the Town sending checks out, that have not been signed and approved by the Council beforehand. Wastewater Superintendent Jeff Province presented estimates to run a new waterline to the polyer room at the Wastewater Plant. Accudig bid the project at $12,617.00. G&S Excavating bid the project at $4,000.00. Council Vice President Betty Hoster made a motion to acceot the bid from G&S Excavating for $4,000. Council Member Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Jeff also notified the Council that Phosphorus Testing is now being required for the Twn of Wolcott, by IDEM, starting in August. A compliance letter, for this testing was presented to the Council. Council member Michael Johnson made a motion to accept the Compliance Letter. Council Vice President Betty Hostrr second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Town Marshal, Jared Baer, presented a ticket that he issued to a resident in town for illegal dumping. The problem has been remedied, so Jared notified the Council that they could drop the ticket, if they wish. Council member Michael Johnson made a motion to drop the ticket. Council Member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Fire Chief, Kenneth Burns, requested that the town employees pick up the corn husks around town, from the storm damage. Council President, Cameron Emond, wanted to state on the record that there are to be no personal vehicles/golf carts used during work hours, by the Town Employees. Clerk Treasurer Karie Holder, presented a contract renewal from Wyatt Communications, that includes updated phones. Council Member Michael Johnson made a motion to approve the contract from Wyatt Communications. Council Member Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. A Shelby Township contract for the Wolcott Ambulance was presented to the Council. Council Vice President Betty Hoster made a motion to accept the new contract from Shelby Township. Council Member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. An abatement request was received by the Council, from WITKO. Council Vice President Betty Hoster made a motion to approve the abatement. Council Member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Town resident Chasity Sallee, addressed the feral cat issue in Wolcott. Chasity is working with the White County Wellness Center on remedying the issue. The Wellness Center is offering a free Trap, Neuter, and Release program, that Chasity has been working on. Chasity asked if the Town would be willing to assist with gas, and stated that she is looking for more volunteers. After much discussion, Council member Janet Gross made a motion to donate $250.00 to Chasity for gas. Council Member Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Meeting ajorned.

Council Meeting May 6, 2025 6:00 pm Present:          Council President: Cameron Emond, Council Vice President: Betty Hoster Council Members: Michael Johnson, Darwin Miller and Janet Gross Clerk Treasurer: Karie Holder, Deputy Clerk: Breanna Plantenga Wastewater Superintendent: Jeff Province Street Department: Vince Hall Town Marshal: Jared Baer Other: Treeva Sarles, Daryl Orns, Patrick Woodcock, Dade DeYoung, Marilyn Young, Steve Young, Ken Smith, Mary Salvadore, Emma Oilar, Olivia Ross, Kenneth Burns, Janell Hofstetter, and Debbie Holder. Absent:            Town Attorney: Jacob Ahler, Water Superintendent: Justin Bowman   Council President Cameron Emond opened the Council Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. The April 15, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes were presented for approval. Council Member Janet Gross made a motion to approve the minutes. Council Vice President Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Treeva Sarles, Otterbein Clerk Treasurer, gave an update to the Council regarding the Town’s books being straightened out. Treeva also notified the Council that they will need to hold a Public Hearing for an additional appropriation for the purchase of a new ambulance, since it was not put in the 2025 Budget. Council member Janet Gross made a motion to have a public hearing on June 3, 2025. Council member Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Wastewater Superintendent Jeff province reported that there is an algae issue at the plant currently. Jeff also notified the Council, that he is working with Ken Smith on getting estimates to run a new water line to the polymer room at the Wastewater Plant. Council Vice President Betty Hoster shared that Water Superintendent Justin Bowman will be replacing four broken water meters in town. Town Marshal, Jared Baer, reported that he just finished a Hostage Negotiations training class. The Town of Wolcott will be separating from the School Resource Officer Program, as Tri County is taking the program over entirely. Ken Smith, town engineer, announced that Town & Country will begin the paving project on either May 19th or May 26th. Ken also presented the Wolcott Water Tower Report to the Council. Betty Hoster, White County Area Plan representative, reported that the County has put a hold on the building of any wind farms and solar farms, that were not approved before January 1, 2025. Marilyn Young, Mainstreet Committee, reported that the Easter Egg Hunt and the Town Wide Garage Sales went well. The local American Legion will be having a Memorial Day Service at 10am on Memorial Day. The Mainstreet Committee is also giving out three scholarships to three seniors this year. Debbie Holder, Wolcott Gamma Upsilon Psi Iota Xi Sorority, thanked the Council for their donation to the Sorority this year. Debbe listed off all of the Sorority’s plans for the upcoming year. The Council discussed the purchasing of a new truck bed for one of the Town trucks, that was tabled at the last meeting. Clerk Treasurer Karie Holder told the Council that the funds could come out of the water account. Council Vice President Betty Hoster made a motion to approve the purchase of a flat bed for the town truck. Council Member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Spring Cleanup will be on Saturday, May 10th from 10am – 2pm. The final reading of the Sewage Pre Treatment Ordinance was read. Council member Michael Johnson made a motion to approve Ordinance 2025-0401. Council Vice President Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Town Marshal Jared Baer thanked Ken Smith for his donation to the K-9 program. Jared also thanked Deputy JR Northcutt for working extra shifts to ensure that the town has police coverage, when Jared was gone at training. Charles Watts, Wolcott Summer Concert Committee, discussed concerns with having to wait for Council approval to make checks out for his vendors, since the funds are being ran through the Town. The Clerk Treasures office will check with SBOA to see if the town can do a pre-approval for his checks. Charles also requested a reimbursement check, due to him having to pay the Committee’s insurance out of his own pocket. Council Member Janet Gross made a motion to reimburse Charles for the insurance payment. Council member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. A resident brought up some concerns over a stormwater drain that needs cleaned out on the corner of Homer Ln and E North St. Jeff Province said that he would look into the issue. Meeting adjourned.

Council Meeting April 15, 2025 6:00 pm Present:          Council President: Cameron Emond, Council Vice President: Betty Hoster Council Members: Michael Johnson, Darwin Miller and Janet Gross Clerk Treasurer: Karie Holder, Deputy Clerk: Breanna Plantenga Wastewater Superintendent: Jeff Province Water Department: Justin Bowman Street Department: Vince Hall Other: Chuck Watts, Steve Young, Pam Jordan, Carey Jordan, Marilyn Maxwell, Janell Hofstetter, Marilyn Young, Ken Smith, Kenneth Burns. Absent:            Town Attorney Jacob Ahler, Town Marshal Jared Baer   Council President Cameron Emond opened the Council Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. The April 1, 2025 Council Meeting minutes were presented for approval. Council Member Michael Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes. Council Vice President Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. The March 2025 financials were presented for approval. Council Vice President Betty Hoster made a motion to approve the financials. Council Member Janet Gross second the motion Motion carried 5-0. Wastewater Superintendent Jeff Province, reported that the bagging system at the plant is having some issues. Jeff is currently working on getting a plugged sewage line repaired, on N Fourth St. Council Member Michael Johnson stated that he will go to a commissioners meeting with Jeff to discuss the issues at the Wastewater Plant. Justin Bowman, Water Superintendent, presented bids to get a new bed put on his town truck. After some discussion, it was decided that Clerk Treasurer Karie Holder will look into the financials, before a decision is made. Council President Cameron Emond reported in Jared Baer’s absence, that Jared received some estimates on changing the locks on the Town Building. Ambulance Director, Steve Young, reported that he has appointed Emmy Wang as the new Assistant Ambulance Director. There was some discussion on having the Wolcott Ambulance go on calls for structure fires, along with the Fire Department. Council Member Janet Gross made a motion for the Wolcott Ambulance to go on structure fire calls. Council Member Darwin miller second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Janet Gross, KIRPC Representative, reported an update regarding Head Start programs. Marilyn Young, Mainstreet Committee, listed several upcoming events. The Mainstreet will be giving out some scholarships to seniors, this year. Clerk Treasurer, Karie Holder, read an update letter from Treeva Sarles, regarding the current state of the Town. Karie reported that she has all of this year balanced, and had submitted the ARPA reports to the State. Ordinance 2025-0401-Sewage Pre Treatment was read, for it’s second reading. Ordinance 2025-0415: K9 Restricted Donation Fund was presented for approval. This ordinance is regarding the establishment of a restricted donation fund, specifically for the K9. After some discussion, Council Member Michael Johnson made a motion to approve ordinance 2025-0415. Council Vice President Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Ordinance 2025-0415-2 to establish a Wolcott Summer Concert Festival Restricted Donation Fund, was presented for approval. This fund will be created to store donations received for the Concert Committee. Council Member Michael Johnson made a motion to approve Ordinance 2025-0415-2. Council Vice President Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Ordinance 2023-09-05-02 amending the water rate ordinance was presented for approval. Council Vice President Betty Hoster made a motion to approve the amendment. Council Member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 5-0.   Council president Cameron Emond read the bids received for the Community Crossing Grant project. Town and Country bid $200,837.50. Central Paving bid $218,526.20. Milestone Contractors bid $253,900.00. Council Member Michael Johnson made a motion to accept Town and Country’s bid for $200,837.50. Council member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Council President Cameron Emond adjourned the meeting, but discussion continued. A resident asked the Council if there is money for the new Ambulance, that the town is purchasing. Council Vice President Betty Hoster brought up the Mainstreet having their monthly meetings at the Town Hall, for reevaluation. Discussion ensued. Meeting adjourned.

January 7, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes Present:           Council President: Cameron Emond, Vice President: Betty Hoster Council Members: Darwin Miller, Michael Johnson, Janet Gross Clerk Treasurer: Judy Thomas, Deputy Clerk: Karie Holder Water Superintendent: Justin Bowman Wastewater Superintendent: Jeff Province Streets Dept: Vince Hall Town Marshal: Jared Baer Town Attorney: Jacob Ahler Other: Daryl Orns, Steve Young, Kenneth Burns, Marilyn Young, Marilyn Maxwell, Robin Foley, Leroy Simon, Michelle Brzyckie, Katina Farney, Emmy Wang, Jannell Hofstetter, Jason Stoller, Heather Koshenina. Absent:           Utility Clerk: Breanna Plantenga Council President Cameron Emond opened the Council Meeting with the pledge of allegiance. Newly elected council members Michael Johnson, and Janet Gross were sworn in, and signed their Oath of Office. All Council Members signed the Nepotism Agreement. The Council voted on Council President and Vice President. Council Member Michael Johnson made a motion for Cameron Emond to be the Council President. Council Member Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Council Member Michael Johnson made a motion for Betty Hoster to be Council Vice President. Council Member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Department heads were presented for approval : Water Superintendent- Justin Bowman Wastewater Superintendent- Jeffery Province Street Department Superintendent – Vince Hall Town Marshal- Jared Baer Fire Chief- Kenneth Burns Ambulance Director- Steve Young Park Board- Lori Bussell Council Member Michael Johnson made a motion to approve the department heads. Council member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to use The News & Review and Herald Journal as the Town’s primary newspaper. Council Vice President Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to keep the Bank of Wolcott as the Town’s primary bank. Council Vice President Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to approve the 2025 contract for Attorney Jacob Ahler to provide Legal Representation for The Town of Wolcott for 2025. Council Member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. The approval of membership dues was presented for the following organizations: Indiana Association of Cities & Towns, Indiana League of Municipal Clerks & Treasures, International Institute of Municipal Clerks, Indiana Rural Water Alliance, American Water Works Association, and Alliance Rural Water, AIM Legal Council for the Clerk’s league. Council Vice President Betty Hoster made a motion to approve the membership dues for 2025. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Council Member Michael Johnson made a motion to approve the contract for janitorial services for Patrica Stortz for 2025. Council Vice President Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. The December 17, 2024 Council Meeting minutes were presented for approval. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to approve the December 17th minutes. Council Vice President Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Water Superintendent Justin Bowman : reported that everything is going good at the water plant no issues to report at this time. Wastewater Superintendent Jeff Province: reported that everything is going well at the Wastewater Plant. Jeff stated that he would like the Council to consider replacing the 2008 Ford truck the truck is having some issues  and a newer truck would be more reliable. Council member Michael Johnson made a motion to get bids for a truck. Council Member Darwin Miller second to motion. Motion carried 5-0 Street Department Vince Hall : reported everything is running well. Still waiting for update on the radiator for the leaf vac. It was asked if the Dump Truck needed to have the seat replaced, Vince reported the seat is in bad shape but he could get by. Council Member Michael Johnson made a motion to get the seat replaced in the Dump Truck. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion Carried 5-0. Town Marshal Jared Baer : reported that everything is going well. Marshal Jared Baer requested that for the Police Department holiday schedule for 2025 they move the December 26 Holiday to December 24. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to approve the request for the Holiday change for the Police Department. Council Vice President Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Marshal Jared Baer asked for SRO officer Arron Page to receive vacation time for 2025 based off a one-year employee status. No decision was made at this time.   Town Attorney Jacob Ahler : reported that he has drafted an easement for the water line at 9707 US 24 Wolcott, IN.     Clerk Treasurer Judy Thomas:  Judy Thomas read an email she received about a sewage pretreatment ordinance stating a local limit for oil and grease. Wastewater Superintendent Jeff Province stated that he is working with Ken Smith on this sewage pretreatment ordinance. Judy Thomas informed the Council of a business owners request for no parking signs for snow removal on East Market Street. Judy Thomas stated that a resident had concerns about the ditch clean out and that was still not flowing. Jeff Province said that he talked to the guys working on the ditch and they will be coming back to dredge the ditch in the spring.    The Council appointed representatives for the following : KIRPC – Janet Gross White County Economic Development - Michael Johnson RWCDC – Michael Johnson Area Plan – Betty Hoster Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to appoint the representatives. Council Vice President Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Donations : Council Member Michael Johnson made a motion to donate $3,000.00 each to the following Mainstreet committee, Summer Festival committee, Wolcott Psi Iota Xi, Remington Wolcott Community Development (RWCDC), White County Economic Development. Council Vice President Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 5-0.  Council Meetings 2025 : The Council discussed Council meetings for 2025. Council Vice President Betty Hoster made a motion that the Council will meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month for 2025. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motions carried 3-2. Old Business : Repair on service pump at water plant, Justin Bowman said he will call to check on this. Security Cameras at the water plant and wastewater plant, Jeff Province said he will check into getting some blink cameras for the wastewater plant. It was discussed to also get a camera to put at the gate for the water plant. New Business : Water Superintendent Justin Bowman suggested that the town check into fuel cards for the town employees and police department and getting rid of the fuel tanks out at the plant. It was discussed that this may be an easier way to track fuel usage. Justin Bowman will work with Marshal Baer to get more information on this.  Council Member Darwin Miller brought up the decorative street lights on 24 and Market Street, 5 lights have been out in the last 3 months and 2 lights are out right now. He spoke with D&K Electric about the cost of replacing them as they go out vs doing them all at once and it might be more cost effective to replace them all at once. Council Vice President Betty Hoster made a motion to get bids Michelle Brzyckie from bright speed presented a fiber optic internet project that they would like to do in the Town of Wolcott. This would bring another option to resident for high-speed fiber internet. This fiber build would be 94% aerial. She will be working with Clerk Treasurer Judy Thomas on the town’s requirement for bonding insurance for this project.   Resident Concerns or Questions: Jason Stoller ask about the noise ordinance he is having issues with a loud barking dog at all hours of day and night. Marshal Jared Baer advised him to call the non-emergency number when the noise is occurring, he stated that the resident in violation will be given a warning and then will be ticketed if violation continues.    Meeting adjourned.

Town of Wolcott Executive Meeting February 13, 2025   Present:               Council President: Cameron Emond, Council Vice President: Betty Hoster                                 Council Members: Darwin Miller, Michael Johnson, and Janet Gross Clerk Treasurer: Judy Thomas, Deputy Clerk: Karie Holder, Utility Clerk: Breanna Plantenga Street Department Employee: Vince Hall Town Marshal: Jared Baer, Deputy Marshal: JR Northcutt, Officer: Aaron Page Town Attorney: Jacob Ahler   An executive meeting was held to discuss the financial situation of the town, and workplace harassment concerns.

Council Meeting February 4, 2025 6:00 pm Present:          Council President: Cameron Emond, Council Vice President: Betty Hoster Council Members: Darwin Miller and Janet Gross Clerk Treasurer: Judy Thomas, Utility Clerk: Breanna Plantenga, Deputy Clerk: Karie Holder Wastewater Superintendent: Jeff Province Town Marshal: Jared Baer, Deputy Marshal: JR Northcutt Other: Daryl Orns, Steve Young, Bill Brooks, David Roth, Michelle Earney, Sandy Miller, Kenneth Burns, Janell Hofstetter, Marilyn Young, Robin Foley, Leroy Simon, Robert Thomas, Jennilynn Kyburz, Karen Evans, and Ken Smith. Absent:           Town Attorney: Jacob Ahler and Council Member Michael Johnson   Council President Cameron Emond opened the Council Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. The January 7, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes, January 7, 2025 Executive Meeting Minutes, and January 21, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes were presented for approval. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to approve the minutes. Council Vice President Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Jennilynn Kyburz, White County Area Plan, presented Ordinance A-81 Amendment for approval, regarding renewable energy. Council Vice President Betty Hoster made a motion to approve the A-81 amendment. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Jennilynn then presented Ordinance A-82 Amendment regarding renewable energy. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to approve the A-82 amendment. Council Vice President Betty Hoster second the motion, Motion carried 4-0. Wastewater Superintendent Jeff Province reported that the Wastewater Plant is doing good, after the deep freeze. Jeff is working with Marshal Jared Baer to auction off a generator at the Wastewater Plant. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to list the generator with $25,000 as the minimum bid. Council Vice President Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Robert Thomas reported on behalf on Water Superintendent Justin Bowman, that the big leak on the highway will be getting fixed this week. Marshal Jared Baer reported that the camera in the police department interview room needs repaired. The camera company is working on repairing the camera. Jared then expressed concern over unsecure cameras in the Clerk Treasure’s Office. Jared stated that he has spoken with the county prosecutor and the town attorney on how to proceed. Jared reported that the Wolcott Police Department has a new K-9, named Kilo. Kilo’s training will begin on February 17th. He will be trained in drug detection, and will be a non-bite dog. The cost for Kilo, and his training, has all been sponsored, and will come at no cost to the Town. There was then much discussion over whether having a K-9 in Wolcott is necessary. Jared explained that his priority is to keep the streets and schools safe. Ambulance Director Steve Young presented the Council with a quote for a new ambulance. Clerk Treasurer Judy Thomas told Steve that she is unsure if the funds are available for a new ambulance. The price of the new ambulance would be $359,256.00. The ambulance would not be ready until July 2025. Council President Cameron Emond asked Steve if the Town could back out of the contract, if the funds were not there. Steve said that he would double check with the company to find out. After much discussion on whether toe Town could afford a new ambulance, Clerk Treasurer Judy Thomas stated that the funds should be there. Council Member Janet Gross made a motion for the approval of a new ambulance. Council Vice President Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Town Marshal Jared Baer stated that he is currently speaking with the county to work on getting money from court fees. Janet Gross, KIRPC representative, presented her report from their most recent meeting. Janet attended a class for new officials, with KIRPC. Janet warned the residents that she learned about fraudulent checks, sent from Bank of America. Janet also expressed concern over White County not having any Head Start programs available. Michelle Earney, Summer Festival Committee, presented the upcoming festival dates, being on July 4th and 5th of this year. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to approve the festival dates, located at the park. Council Vice President Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Marilyn Young, Mainstreet Committee, reported that they will be supplying each of the Tri County fourth graders with Bobby the Wonder Dog books. Mainstreet will be discussing details of several events coming up, at their next meeting. Clerk Treasurer Judy Thomas reported that the Wastewater checking account is low. The Town is having a hard time keeping up with bills that need paid out of the Wastewater account. Judy asked the Council for permission to close the Wastewater HIFI account, and move the funds to the Wastewater checking account. Council Vice President Betty Hoster made a motion to close the Wastewater HIFI account and move the funds to the Wastewater checking account. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Judy notified the Council that she has purchased and placed Blink cameras for her office and the file room. Council President Cameron Emond voiced concern over the Blink cameras having audio surveillance on them, as it is not allowed per the handbook policy. Cameron also stated that cameras in a government building need to be closed circuit, for privacy protection. Marshal Jared Baer stated that the security cameras that the Town currently have, are closed circuit and do not contain audio, with the exception of the interview room in the police department. After much discussion, Sherriff Bill Brooks notified the town that he believes that there is wrong doing by Town Members, regarding the cameras, and that he has turned the case over to the Indiana State Police. Judy asked the Council for permission to change the lock to her office, due to Marshal Jared Baer having a master key. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion for Judy to change the locks. Council member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. The Council opened bids for the replacement of the decorative street light bulbs in town. The Town received two bids. The Council asked Clerk Treasurer Judy Thomas if the Town has the funds to replace the lights. Judy stated that she was unsure if the funds are available to replace the lights. After some discussion, Council Vice President Betty Hoster made a motion to table the issue to give Judy time to figure out finances. Council member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Council member Darwin Miller stated that the Tri County BPA is wanting to host a community breakfast fundraiser. Darwin also expressed frustration over Council Members making decisions as one, rather than as a whole. A resident brought up concerns about how the streets are plowed in town, regarding plowing driveways in. Some residents requested that the Town notify residents when there will be a sewer line jetted. Ken Smith presented the Council with the 2024 Community Crossing Grant closeout letter. A resident brought forward some concern over firemen’s compensation not being enough. It was explained that the Fire Chief is the one who sets the amount that the firemen get per fire run. Few community members pledged to donate monthly to the Wolcott Police Department to assist with the cost of dog food for K-9 Kilo. The Council requested that Marshal Jared Baer bring Kilo into the meeting to introduce him to the public. Jared brought Kilo into the meeting. Council Vice President Betty Hoster made a motion to keep Kilo on the Wolcott Police Department. Council Member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Meeting adjourned.

Council Meeting January 21, 2025 6:00 pm Present:          Council President: Cameron Emond, Council Vice President: Betty Hoster Council Members: Michael Johnson, Darwin Miller, and Janet Gross Clerk Treasurer: Judy Thomas, Utility Clerk: Breanna Plantenga, Deputy Clerk: Karie Holder Wastewater Superintendent: Jeff Province Other: Chloe Miller, Steve Young, Ken Smith, Larry Klink, Janell Hofstetter, and Kenneth Burns. Absent:           Town Attorney: Jacob Ahler   Council President Cameron Emond opened the Council Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. The January 7th Council Meeting Minutes were presented for approval. Council Vice President Betty Hoster made a motion to table to minutes, due to corrections that need to be made. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. The December 2024 Financials were presented for approval. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to approve the financials. Council Member Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Wastewater Superintendent Jeff Province announced that he is looking at pricing for a new truck and cameras for the plants. Jeff also reported that he is working on selling one of the generators at that plant, that is not being used. Jeff notified the Council that he is scheduled to take his Wastewater test on February 28th. Ambulance Directo, Steve Young, requested that the Town put out a notice to residents about keeping sidewalks cleared off for emergency services. Fire Chief, Kenneth Burns, stated that there are a lot of homes in town that do not have house numbers on their homes. These numbers need to be posted on the homes, to help emergency personnel locate the correct homes. Discussion was had about Ordinance Violation fees needing to be enforced by the Town. Janet Gross, KIRPC representative, reported that she will be attending an orientation for new members for KIRPC. Michael Johnson, White County Economic Development representative, reported what was discussed at the latest meeting. Betty Hoster, White County Area Plan representative, reported that Area Plan will be at the next Council Meeting to present a renewable energy ordinance. Darwin Miller, Mainstreet Committee, reported that they will be taking the Christmas decorations down, when the weather warms up. Clerk Treasurer, Judy Thomas, presented a resignation letter to the Council from Matt Hall, regarding his resignation letter from the Park Board. Judy also mentioned some repairs that need to be done in the Town Hall. The Town will be accepting bids to retrofit 22 street lights in town. Ambulance Director, Steve Young, notified the Council that he is looking into purchasing a new Ambulance for the Ambulance Department. A new Ambulances runs anywhere from $350,000 to $400,000. After much discussion, Clerk Treasurer Judy Thomas stated that the Town will not have a clear picture on whether or not the funds will be available, until the books get straightened out. Ken Smith notified the Council that the next round for the Community Crossing Grant is coming up. The Council will come up with some streets to apply for the grant. Council Member Janet Gross announced that the Tri County Culinary Class will be providing dinner for the upcoming Senior Café. Council Member Darwin Miller stated that he wants the Town employees to clean up the highway this year. Much discussion was had on whether Town employees are allowed to work on the highway or not. No decisions were made. Meeting adjourned.

Council Meeting December 17, 2024 6:00 pm Present:          Council Vice President: Michael Johnson Council Members: Darwin Miller, Betty Hoster, Rex Pearson Clerk Treasurer: Judy Thomas, Utility Clerk: Breanna Plantenga, Deputy Clerk: Karie Holder Wastewater Superintendent: Jeff Province Street Department: Vince Hall Town Marshal: Jared Baer, Deputy Marshal: JR Northcutt Other: Steve Young, Kendall Arvin, Janet Gross, Gizelle, John Stearns, Kenneth Burns, and Janell Hofstetter Absent:             Council President: Cameron Emond, Town Attorney: Jacob Ahler   Council Vice President Michael Johnson opened the Council Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. The December 3, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes were presented for approval. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to approve the minutes. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. The November 2024 Financials were presented for approval. Council Member Rex Pearson made a motion to approve the financials. Council Member Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Wastewater Superintendent Jeff Province reported that the rotors have been repaired. There is currently a hydrant leaking at the Wastewater Plant. Jeff also reported that there was a plug in one of the pumps at the lift station. The pump was unplugged, and is now working properly. Fire Chief Kenneth Burns announced that Santa Clause will be at the fire station on December 21st from 3pm – 5pm. A starter went out on one of the firetrucks, that has since been repaired. There were three Wolcott First Responders that received a “First Responder of the Year” award in Benton County. Town Marshal Jared Baer reported that the Police Department has been busy lately. Clerk Treasurer Judy Thomas stated that Water Superintendent Robert Thomas will be retiring, and would like his final paycheck to be dated on December 31, 2024. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to approve the date of Robert’s final check. Council Member Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. The leaf vac is still currently broken. The Wolcott Mainstreet Committee asked that the Council allow them to host their monthly meetings at the Town Hall. After some discussion, Council Member Betty Hoster made a motion to try letting the Mainstreet Committee meet at the Town Hall, on a trial run basis. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 3-0, Council Member Darwin Miller abstained. Clerk Treasurer Judy Thomas notified the Council that there are over 30 different meter transmitters that have no signal. Judy also mentioned that Town Attorney Jacob Ahler is working on getting a Right of Way written up, to repair a water line off of highway 24. Rob Bellucci, Commonwealth Engineers, will be coming on Friday to pay the town a reimbursement for the Wastewater Plant repairs. Ken Smith is working on revising the Town’s Sewage Pre-Treatment Ordinance. The 2025 Salary Ordinance was presented for approval. Council Member Rex Pearson made a motion to approve the 2025 Salary Ordinance. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Resolution 2024-12-17 was presented for approval, regarding ARPA money distribution. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to approve Resolution 2024-12-17. Council member Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. The Council discussed making a donation to the Wolcott Sorority for the Angel Tree Project. Council Member Betty Hoster made a motion to donate $500 to the Sorority. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Meeting adjourned.

Council Meeting December 3, 2024 6:00 pm Present:          Council President: Cameron Emond, Council Vice President: Michael Johnson Council Members: Darwin Miller, Betty Hoster, Rex Pearson Clerk Treasurer: Judy Thomas, Utility Clerk: Breanna Plantenga, Deputy Clerk: Karie Holder Wastewater Superintendent: Jeff Province Water Superintendent: Robert Thomas, Water Operator: Justin Bowman Street Department: Vince Hall Town Marshal: Jared Baer, Deputy Marshal: JR Northcutt Town Attorney: Jacob Ahler Other: Ken Smith, Pam Jordan, Carey Jordan, Steve Young, Janet Gross, Sandy Miller, Kenneth Burns, and Janell Hofstetter.   Council President Cameron Emond opened the Council Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. The November 19, 2024 Public Hearing/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 5-0. Wastewater Superintendent, Jeff Province, reported that the bearings went out on one of the rotors. The sludge at the Wastewater Plant will be emptied soon. IDEM is currently reviewing the Wastewater Pre-Treatment Ordinance. Jeff also stated that he has applied to take the state test for his wastewater license. Clerk Treasurer Judy Thomas stated that she spoke with Rob from Commonwealth. Commonwealth has offered to settle on paying the Town of Wolcott $6,900 in reimbursement for Wastewater Plant repairs. Commonwealth is also offering to provide special training for the town employees, on the Wastewater Plant. After much discussion, Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to accept Commonwealth’s offer of $6,900 and training. Council Vice President Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 4-1, President Cameron Emond opposed. Water Superintendent Robert Thomas reported that he is working on getting one of the service pumps repaired at the Water Plant. Vince Hall, Street Department, reported that the leaf vac is still broken. Parts for the repair are on backorder. Town Marshal Jared Baer spoke to the Council about adopting a per diem rate for the Town’s travel policy in the handbook. Jared will be working with the Clerk Treasurer to draft something up. Jared also announced that he has been thinking about getting a K-9 for the Wolcott Police Department. The K-9 will be purchased by donations. After much discussion, the Council gave Jared permission to move forward with the process. Fire Chief Kenneth Burns announced that Santa will be at the Fire Department on December 21st from 3pm – 7pm. Sandy Miller, RWCDC, reported that the Senior Café is doing well. Janell Hoffstetter announced that the Farmer’s Market had their 2024 closeout meeting, and decided that they will be doing the Farmer’s Market again in 2025. Michael Johnson, WCED, stated that the White County Economic Development spoke on new housing, at their meeting. Darwin Miller, Mainstreet Committee, reported that the Christmas decorations have been put up around town. Town Attorney Jacob Ahler stated that he is continuing to work on the ongoing broken waterline issue, outside of town. Jacob has also been talking with Brightspeed about a possible fiberoptic project in town. Clerk Treasurer Judy Thomas announced that NIPSCO is offering aid to qualifies residents. Council President Cameron Emond read the first reading of the 2025 Salary Ordinance. The Council discussed changing the amount of the clothing allowance. Town Marshal Jared Baer discussed with the Council about getting security cameras at the Water Plant, Wastewater Plant, and the compost bin. Water Operator, Justin Bowman, asked that the Town furnish him a phone, rather than receiving a phone stipend. The Council voted to appoint a 2025 representative for Whit County Area Plan. Council Vice President Michael Johnson made a motion to appoint Betty Hoster as the representative. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Ken Smith notified the Council that they can pay the final invoice to close out the 2024 Community Crossing Grant. Meeting adjourned.