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Council Meeting November 6, 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 Town Marshal: Jared Baer Other: Larry Klink, Charles Ingram, Stacy Ingram, Janet Gross, Kenneth Burns, Ken Smith, and Janell Hofstetter Absent:           Town Attorney: Jacob Ahler   Council President Cameron Emond opened the Council Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. The October 1, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes were presented for approval. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to approve the minutes. Council Member Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Wastewater Superintendent Jeff Province presented two quotes to repair the generator at the Wastewater Plant. Huston: $2,185.00 not including parts. W.W Williams: $4,470.00 including parts. After much discussion, the Council requested that Jeff get a quote from Moore Equipment. If Moore cannot do it, then the Council would like to hire W.W Williams to do the job. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to hire W.W Williams, in the event that Moore cannot repair the generator. Council Member Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Jeff also reported that the Town needs a Sewage Pre Treatment Ordinance. Council Member Darwin Miller reported that there are two street lights out. Council President Cameron Emond stated that he is not pleased with the new speed bumps in the park. Council Vice President Michael Johnson expressed that the Park Board needs a representative to attend the Council Meetings. Fire Chief Kenny Burns reported that the burn ban has been called off. Janell Hofstetter stated that KIRPC has started the Safe Street project. Darwin Miller, Mainstreet Committee, reported that the Holiday Market will be on November 16th. The American Legion will be putting on a Veterans Day program on November 11th at 10am, at the Wolcott House. Clerk Treasurer Judy Thomas stated that Jacob Ahler is working on getting a right of way written up, for the leak outside of town. Judy also gave the Council a complaint regarding a stormwater issue that needs fixed on West North St. Judy also brought up a complaint about a resident wanting stop signs put on the South side of Homer Ln. The Council denied the request. A resident brought up a concern over the lack of snow route signs downtown. Utility Clerk Breanna Plantenga presented a sewage adjustment request for a resident in town. The Council denied the request. The Council discussed hiring a Water/Wastewater operator position. Council Vice President Michael Johnson made a motion to publish an advertisement for hire. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Ken Smith reported that the lead & copper surveys came in, and have been approved. Ken also stated that Town & Country has finished their work, so the Town can close out the Community Crossing Grant. A resident expressed concern over sunken in manholes on the highway. This will be INDOT’s responsibility to repair. Weekly stick pickup has ended, and weekly leaf pickup has begun. Meeting adjourned.

Public Hearing/Council Meeting November 19, 2024 6:00 pm Present:          Council President: Cameron Emond, Vice President: Michael Johnson Council Members: Darwin Miller, Betty Hoster Clerk Treasurer: Judy Thomas, Utility Clerk: Breanna Plantenga Water Superintendent: Robert Thomas Street Department: Vince Hall Town Marshal: Jared Baer Other: Braden Evans, Steve Young, Janet Gross, Janell Hofstetter, Kenneth Burns, Ken Smith Absent:           Town Attorney: Jacob Ahler, Council Member Rex Pearson, Wastewater Superintendent Jeff Province   Council President Cameron Emond opened the Public Hearing with the Pledge of Allegiance. Braden Evans, White County Area Plan, presented Ordinance Amendment A79 regarding Renewable Energy.  Council Vice President Michael Johnson made a motion to accept Ordinance Amendment A79. Council member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Clerk Treasurer Judy Thomas presented Ordinance 2024-11-19 for approval, concerning additional appropriations for ARPA funds. Council Vice President Michael Johnson made a motion to approve Ordinance 2024-11-19. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Council President Cameron Emond closed the Public Hearing and opened the Council Meeting. The November 6, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes and Executive Meeting Minutes were presented for approval. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to approve the minutes. Council Vice President Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The October 2024 financials were presented for approval. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to approve the financials. Council Vice President Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Jeff Province (absent) sent in a report stating that W.W Williams will be repairing the generator at the Wastewater Plant. The Park Board requested speed bump signs for the park. After some discussion, the request was denied. Council President Cameron Emond expressed concern over speed bumps needing to be removed for snow removal. Kenny Burns, Fire Chief, announced that the Wolcott Fire Department will be hosting the District Fire Chief Meeting. The Mainstreet Committee will be putting Christmas lights and banners up soon. The Christmas Light contest will be on December 21st this year. Clerk Treasurer, Judy Thomas, reported that there are still two street lights that are out. Judy then brought up some residential complaints to the Council. The Council will be performing interviews at the end of the week for the Water/Wastewater Operator position. Vince Hall, Street Department, notified the Council that the leaf vac is broken. Meeting adjourned.

November 6, 2024 - Executive Meeting Wolcott Town Hall 101 W North St November 6, 2024 7:30 p.m.     Present: Cameron Emond - President Mike Johnson – Vice President Rex Pearson – Board Member Darwin Miller – Board Member Betty Hoster – Board Member Bob Thomas – Water Utilities Judy Thomas – Clerk Treasurer   Discussion with Bob (Robert Thomas) about job duties and job performance.

November 6, 2024 - Executive Meeting Wolcott Town Hall 101 W North St November 6, 2024 7:00 p.m.     Present: Cameron Emond - President Mike Johnson – Vice President Rex Pearson – Board Member Darwin Miller – Board Member Betty Hoster – Board Member Jeff Province – Wastewater Judy Thomas – Clerk Treasurer   Discussion with Jeff Province about job duties and job performance.

Council Meeting October 15, 2024 6:00 pm Present:          Council President: Cameron Emond, Council Vice President: Michael Johnson Council Members: Betty Hoster Clerk Treasurer: Judy Thomas, Utility Clerk: Breanna Plantenga, Deputy Clerk: Karie Holder Water Superintendent: Robert Thomas Wastewater Superintendent: Jeff Province Street Department: Vince Hall Town Marshal: Jared Baer Other: Pam Jordan, Carey Jordan, Daryl Orns, Janet Gross, Kenneth Burns, Leroy Simon, Robin Foley, Ken Smith, and Janell Hofstetter Absent:           Council Member: Rex Pearson, Darwin Miller, Town Attorney: Jacob Ahler   Council President Cameron Emond opened the Council Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. The October 1, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes were presented for approval. Council Member Betty Hoster made a motion to approve the minutes. Council Vice President Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The September 2024 Financials were presented for approval. Council Vice President Michael Johnson made a motion to approve the financials. Council Member Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Wastewater Superintendent Jeff Province reported that the Wastewater Plant is running well. Town Marshal Jared Baer stated that he has received good feedback from Tri County regarding the School Resource Officer. Utility Clerk Breanna Plantenga brought to the Council’s attention, that there is a resident that has requested a sewage adjustment for watering their grass, due to having to dig their yard up. Typically, the town does not allow sewage adjustments for watering grass. After some discussion, it was decided that the Council will wait to make a decision on the issue, at the next Council Meeting. A couple of residents expressed concern over a drop off on Scott St and drainage issues. After some discussion, Water Superintendent Bob Thomas said that he will call our engineer and get the problem fixed. Another resident expressed concern over smoke from their neighbor’s wood burning stove. After much discussion, the Council told the resident to speak with the Health Department and County Commissioners. Meeting adjourned.

Council Meeting September 17, 2024 6:00 pm Present:          Vice President: Michael Johnson Council Members: Darwin Miller, Betty Hoster Clerk Treasurer: Judy Thomas, Deputy Clerk: Karie Holder Water Superintendent: Robert Thomas Town Marshal: Jared Baer Other: Carey Jordan, Pam Jordan, Janell Hofstetter, Janet Gross Absent:           Council President: Cameron Emond Council Member: Rex Pearson Wastewater Superintendent: Jeff Province Street Department: Vince Hall Utility Clerk: Breanna Plantenga   Council Vice President Michael Johnson opened the Public Hearing with the Pledge of Allegiance. Public Hearing for the 2025 budget was open. Treeva Sarles read the notice to taxpayers and ask if the public had any questions. Public Hearing was closed.   Council Vice President Michael Johnson opened the Council Meeting. The September, 3 2024 Council Meeting Minutes were presented for approval. Council member Darwin Miller made a motion to approve the minutes. Council Member Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The September, 10 2024 Executive Meeting @ 6pm and The September, 10 2024 Executive Meeting @ 7pm 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 3-0. The Financials for August 2024 were presented for approval. Council member Darwin Miller made a motion to approve the financials. Council Member Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Water Superintendent Robert Thomas  reported that everything was going good at the Water and Wastewater Plant. Town Marshal Jared Baer  had nothing to report for the Wolcott Police Department. Mainstreet Committee : There will be a Baked Steak Dinner coming up, on September 21st. Mainstreet will be serving hotdogs and water during trick-or-treat at the town hall. There will be a service on November, 11 for Veterans Day. There will be a Holiday Market on November, 16. Clerk Treasurer, Judy Thomas , reported there has been some complaints made about the trees Nipsco has been cutting down she stated that we have taken pictures and is trying to get Nipsco to resolve this issue. Judy Thomas and Breanna Plantenga attended classes on September 12th and 13th and learned a lot of new information. Judy reported that they had a meeting with the county about getting a grant to fix the ditch in town and stated that anyone with pictures of flooding would help with getting the grant. Bob Thomas reported that the county is going to be coming to clean the ditch from Burke St. out to the Waste Plant.   Old Business: ARPA Funds it was discussed to use the remaining money in the ARPA Fund to pay towards the Towns matching portion of the Community Crossing Grant. Council member Darwin Miller made a motion to use the remaining ARPA Funds for the Community Crossings Grant. Council Member Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 2024 Salary Ordinance Amendment was presented for approval. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to approve the 2024 Salary Ordinance Amendment. Council Member Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Resident, Pam Jordan expressed concern over a resident having a business in a residential area and several ordinance violations. Marshal Baer said he has talked to the resident and addressed any issues that he was in violation for and this resident is currently not in violation of any ordinances. Marshal Baer advised that Pam call Area Plan with concerns over a business in a residential area. Janell Hofstetter reported that the Farmers Markets has done well for its first year and they would love to see more participation. The last one will be at the park on September, 28th. There are senior dollars ($5 to spend on the market) for anyone over 65. Senior Café will be September, 18 at 5:00 at the Wolcott Christian Church, the meal will be breakfast.        Meeting adjourned.     Video here

Council Meeting September 3, 2024 6:00 pm Present:          Council President: Cameron Emond, Vice President: Michael Johnson Council Members: Darwin Miller, Betty Hoster Clerk Treasurer: Judy Thomas, Utility Clerk: Breanna Plantenga, Deputy Clerk: Karie Holder Water Superintendent: Robert Thomas Street Department: Vince Hall Town Marshal: Jared Baer Town Attorney: Jacob Ahler Other: Sam Pinkerton, Steve Young, Betty Hoster, Carey Jordan, Pam Jordan, Janell Hofstetter, Kenneth Burns, Jenilynne Kyburz, Janet Gross Absent:           Council Member Rex Pearson   Council Vice President Michael Johnson opened the Council Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. The August 20, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes were presented for approval. Council member Darwin Miller made a motion to approve the minutes. Council Member Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Water Superintendent Robert Thomas notified the Council of some issues going on at the Wastewater Plant. Town Marshal Jared Baer reported that the Wolcott Police Department has been providing coverage at the schools for the last couple weeks. The new School Resource Officer, Aaron Page, will be starting at the school this week. Jared also stated that he will be making a call to INDOT to have them fix a few things in town. Mainstreet Committee: The Mainstreet Committee has placed seasonal banners and blue lights, on the light poles, along the highway. There will be a Baked Steak Dinner coming up, on September 21st. Vice President Michael Johnson announced that there will be an Ice Cream Social at the Wolcott House on September 15th. Clerk Treasurer, Judy Thomas, reported that the park will be making some upcoming repairs. There will be a public hearing on September 17th at 6pm for the proposed budget. The Public Hearing for the budget adoption will be on October 1st at 6pm. Judy notified the Council that the matching portion for the Community Crossing Grant, was not put in the 2024 budge. Judy proposed that the Council vote to pay the matching portion of the grant should be paid by the remaining ARPA fund. After much discussion, Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to table to issue. Council Vice President Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Town attorney Jacob Ahler notified the Council, that he has been working with property owner’s attorney, regarding a water leak. The Council discussed a date for the 2024 Trick or Treat. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to have Trick or Treat on Thursday, October 31st from 6pm – 8pm. Council Vice President Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The Town Hall and the Mainstreet Committee will be passing out hot dogs, candy, popcorn, etc, in front of the Police department on Halloween night. Resident, Pam Jordan expressed concern over possible utility/gas lines in a ditch in town. Robert Thomas said he would check in to the issue. Ken Smith reported that the paving in town will be finished this week. Meeting adjourned.   Video here

Council Meeting August 20, 2024 6:00 pm Present:          Council President: Cameron Emond, Vice President: Michael Johnson Council Members: Darwin Miller, Betty Hoster Clerk Treasurer: Judy Thomas, Utility Clerk: Breanna Plantenga, Deputy Clerk: Karie Holder Water Superintendent: Robert Thomas Street Department: Vince Hall Town Marshal: Jared Baer Other: Sam Pinkerton, Steve Young, Betty Hoster, Carey Jordan, Pam Jordan, Janell Hofstetter, Kenneth Burns, Jenilynne Kyburz, Janet Gross Absent:           Council Member Rex Pearson   Council President Cameron Emond opened the Council Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Treeva Sarles, Clerk Treasurer of Otterbein, has been helping Judy Thomas with the 2025 budget. Treeva discussed concerns with the Council, regarding the Town’s fund accounts. The public hearing for the proposed budget, is on September 17th at 6pm. The Public Hearing for the budget approval is on October 1st at 6pm. The August 6th Council Meeting, Pre-Construction Meeting, and 7:30pm meeting was presented for approval. Council Vice President Michael Johnson made a motion to approve the meeting minutes. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The July 2024 Financials were presented for approval. Council member Darwin Miller made a motion to approve the financials. Council Member betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Water Superintendent Robert Thomas, reported that there was a new AC put in at the Wastewater Plant. Bob also reported that the INARI water and wastewater lines are hooked up. Mainstreet Committee: Banners will be placed on the light poles. Judy Thomas, Clerk Treasurer, announced that residents will be able to connect to SURF Internet, once the project is completely finished, in town. In the meantime, customers can pre-register. Council President, Cameron Emond announced that the street Paving in town will be starting soon. Director Kyburz, from White County Area Plan, approached the Council with some changes to a flood plane ordinance. Council Vice president Michael Johnson made a motion to adopt the amendment to the ordinance. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Director Kyburz also shared some changes to the renewable energy ordinance, prohibiting them from being within two miles of town limits. After some discussion, Council Vice President Michael Johnson made a motion to table the issue. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Monica Dyke, introduced herself to the Council, as the new Family Engagement Liaison, at Tri County Schools. Monica’s new position will allow her to help families in the community. Pam Jordan, resident, asked about the Town’s hiring process. Pam also expressed concern over the ditch upkeep in town. Meeting Adjourned. Video here

Council Meeting August 6 , 2024 6:00 pm Present:   Council President: Cameron Emond, Vice President: Michael Johnson Council Members: Darwin Miller, Betty Hoster, Rex Pearson Clerk Treasurer: Judy Thomas, Utility Clerk: Breanna Plantenga, Deputy Clerk: Karie Holder Water Superintendent: Robert Thomas Wastewater Superintendent: Jeff Province Street Department: Vince Hall Town Marshal: Jared Baer Town Attorney Jacob Ahler Other: Daryl Orns, Carey Jordan, Pam Jordan, Linda Sanders, Janell Hofstetter, Ken Smith, and Kenneth Burns.   Council President Cameron Emond opened the Council Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. The July 16, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes were presented for approval. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to approve the minutes. Council Member Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Wastewater Superintendent Jeff Province announced that the UV issue at the plant is fixed. There is now an issue with the bagging system at the Wastewater Plant. Water Superintendent Robert Thomas announced that the Water Plant is running well. INDOT will be finished resurfacing the highway, this week. Janell Hofstetter reported that she attended a meeting with KIRPC. Michael Johnson gave a White County Economic Development update. Fire Chief Kenny Burns expressed concern over fire hazard issues, at the Sweetener Supply Company, in the Commerce Park. The Mainstreet Committee announced several upcoming events. Michael Johnson announced that there will be an Ice Cream Social on September 15th at the Wolcott House. Clerk Treasurer, Judy Thomas, brought forward some resident complaints to the Council. A bid, from Town & Country was received for a paving job around the fire station, and an approach to the compost bin. Paving around Fire Station: $30,455.00 Paving approach to compost bin: $13,854.00 A bid from Cowboy Excavating was received for a waterline project, for $189,978.35. After some discussion, Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to repair the broken water line, until the Town is able to replace the waterline. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Judy announced that the Clerk’s office will be closed on August 26th and 27th for classes. Judy also shared information for a Forestry Grant. Linda Sanders, from Wessler Engineering, introduced herself to the Council. Linda discussed services offered by Wessler. Robert Thomas presented a quote for a water tower inspection, for $1200.00. Council Vice President Michael Johnson made a motion to approve the quote for the water tower inspection. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. An amendment for the 2024 Salary Ordinance was presented for approval, for the SRO position. Council Vice President Michael Johnson made a motion to approve the amendment. Council member Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Ken Smith announced that the paving for the Community Crossing grant will begin on August 26th, and will be finished by September 15th. Ken also reported that there has been a survey sent out to residents. Judy Thomas notified the Council that the railroad will be doing some tie and rail renewal soon. Meeting adjourned.  Video here

Council Meeting July 16, 2024 6:00 pm Present:          Vice President: Michael Johnson Council Members: Darwin Miller, Betty Hoster, Rex Pearson Clerk Treasurer: Judy Thomas, Utility Clerk: Breanna Plantenga, Deputy Clerk: Karie Holder Water Superintendent: Robert Thomas Street Department: Vince Hall Town Marshal: Jared Baer Other: George Mathew, Janet Gross, Steve Young, Marilyn Maxwell, Janell Hofstetter, Noah Scherer, Kathy Rogel, Kenneth Burns, Darren Foster, Absent:           Council President: Cameron Emond, Town Attorney Jacob Ahler     Council Vice President Michael Johnson opened the Council Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. The July 2, 2024 Council Meeting minutes were presented for approval. Council Member Betty Hoster made a motion to approve the minutes. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The June 2024 Financials were presented for approval. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to approve the financials. Council member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Water Superintendent, Robert Thomas, reported that everything is going well at the Water Plant. Marilyn Maxwell, Mainstreet Committee, reported that they will be having a photo booth at the Wolcott House on August 17th, a Bake Steak dinner on September 21st, and a Holiday Market on November 16th. Clerk Treasurer, Judy Thomas, notified the Council that she has contracted Treeva Sarles to help her with the budget. Judy also announced that Wessler Engineering came to the Town Hall to inquire about working with the Town. Council Member Darwin Miller stated that he found out about an OCRA Grant for low-income households, to assist with home repairs. Ken Smith provided the Council with a packet about his engineering company, Municipal Civil Corporation. Resident, Darren Foster, approached the Council about concerns over the new stop signs on Homer Ln. There was no traffic study done to prove that these stop signs were necessary. Resident, Kathy Rogel, asked the Council for permission to remove her sidewalk in front of her house. After some discussion, it was decided that this issue will be discussed further, at the next meeting. Meeting Adjourned.   Video here

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Public Hearing/Council Meeting October 1, 2024 6:00 pm Present:          Council President: Cameron Emond Council Members: Darwin Miller, Betty Hoster Clerk Treasurer: Judy Thomas, Utility Clerk: Breanna Plantenga, Deputy Clerk: Karie Holder Water Superintendent: Robert Thomas Wastewater Superintendent: Jeff Province Street Department: Vince Hall Town Marshal: Jared Baer Town Attorney: Jacob Ahler Other: Treeva Sarles, Pam Jordan, Carey Jordan, Daryl Orns, Janet Gross, Kenneth Burns, Emily Albaugh, and Janell Hofstetter Absent:           Vice President: Michael Johnson, Council Member: Rex Pearson   Council President Cameron Emond opened the Public Hearing with the Pledge of Allegiance. Treeva Sarles presented the 2025 Budget and Ordinance 2024-1001 for approval. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to approve Ordinance 2024-1001 for the 2025 Budget. Council Member Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Council President Cameron Emond closed the Public Hearing, and opened the Council Meeting. The September 17, 2024 meeting minutes were presented for approval. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to approve the September 17, 2024 Council Meeting minutes. Council Member Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Wastewater Superintendent Jeff Province reported that he has been getting false calls from the lift station. Jeff then presented the Council with a few pictures of problems at the lift station, that could be causing the calls. These issues will be getting repaired. Water Superintendent Robert Thomas stated that he just repaired a broken water line on the corner of Fourth St and Scott St. SURF Internet hit a wastewater line on a resident’s property in town, that has been repaired. Fire Chief Kenneth Burnes reported that the fire department will be at the schools for Fire Prevention week. Kenneth also, expressed some concerns over the location of a fire hydrant in town. Darwin Miller, Mainstreet Committee, reported that the Mainstreet will be doing a Trunk or Treat on the night of Trick or Treat. Darwin also stated that the mannequins will be put out soon for Halloween. Town Attorney, Jacob Ahler, stated that he had a phone call with another attorney regarding a water leak outside of town. There was discussion about how to move forward with the matter. After much discussion, Council member Darwin Miller made a motion to move forward with negotiations, with the other party involved. Council Member Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Clerk Treasurer, Judy Thomas, stated that the Clerk’s Office took pictures of the mess that NIPSCO left behind in town. The Town is waiting from a response from NIPSCO. The Clerk’s Office also found an additional 23 properties in town that were not paying for multiple trash cans, which resulted in the Town losing money. Judy reported that she is still trying to correct the Bank Recs for 2020-2023. Ken Smith announced that Town and Country will be coming back to town to finish their work on October 5th for the Community Crossing Grant. Ken then presented the Council with the final invoice in the amount of $27,450.00 for Municipal Civil and $216,304.69 for Town and Country. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to pay the final invoices for the Community Crossing Grant. Council Member Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Emily Albaugh, KIRPC, announced that the county is wanting to partner with the town for a stormwater improvement project. This project will help improve the drainage to the ditches in town. The Council discussed a broken grate on a sidewalk, in front of the BP gas station. After some discussion, it was decided that Bob Thomas will call INDOT to have it repaired. Meeting Ajorned.