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Town of Wolcott Council Minutes September 5,2023 6:00 p.m. Town Hall 101 W North St. Present: Rex Pearson, Jerry Lietz, Pam Bennett, Jacob Ahler, Dave Loveall, Iris Loveall, Leroy Simons, Robin Foley, Sandra Gloss, Darwin Miller, Haley Dickerson, Breanna Plantenga, Bob Thomas, Jeff Province, Judy Thomas, Jarod Baer, Jake Miller, Kenny Burns, Cameron Emond, Larry Klink, Michael Johnson, Mark Bachman, Betty Hoster, Steve Young, Harrison Yelton, George Mathew. Rick Bennett, Janet Gross, Nancy Bell, Susie Minnear, Matt Hall and Janel Hoffestetter. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag PUBLIC HEARING: Water Rates: The town was presented with a water rate increase of 68%. Everything was broken down for them to better understand. After a short discussion the ordinance was read for the first time. Approve Budget: Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to approve the budget. Council Member Darwin Miller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-1 with Council Member Jerry Leitz abstaining due to being out of town and not seeing the budget. Closed Public hearing Open Council Meeting: Approve minutes or memoranda: August 15,2023. Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to approve the minutes. Council Member Michael Johnson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Approve the Financials: 1. Department Heads reports: Jeff Province: Wastewater/Stormwater-Windows have been ordered for the wastewater lab. Still having issues with the clarifiers. Robert Thomas: Water/Street- Council Member Darwin Miller asked Bob to look at the drain behind the store. The streets will be finished this week. The question was asked why the sidewalks didn’t come to the street? Bob said he didn’t know but would talk to the engineer. Marshal Baer: Town Marshal-Car is out of the shop. Getting it ready to sell either as a police car or stripped-down public car. Monthly reports. They are starting to make more traffic stops due to the traffic in town. The Crosswalk signs are out and things are going pretty well. There is not an ordinance on poultry in town and would like to have one made so that it is clear what the residence can have in town. Lori Bussell: Park Board- Matt Hall gave the park report. They have paved one side of the park drive and the parking lot. They are going to be installing speed bumps soon. The other half of the drive is on the agenda for the summer of 2024. Park meetings are on the 4th Wednesday of the month. Steve Young Sr: Ambulance Director-no report Kenneth Burns: Volunteer Fire Department-no report Sandy Miller: RWCDC-no report Janell Hofstetter: KIRPC-no report Michael J Johnson: WCEDC-no report Jerry Lietz: Area Plan Committee-finishing up the Subdivision ordinance and some little tedious things. Michelle Earney: Summer Festival Committee- no report Marilyn Maxwell: Main St Committee-Darwin Miller gave the report for the main st. Chicken noodle dinner September 30th at the Wolcott café. 5-8. $10.00 a plate. Jacob Ahler: Town Attorney- no report Pamela Bennett: Clerk-Treasurer-no report Old Business: Bids for storage room: There were two bids turned in for the storage room. Ron McClure Construction gave a bid of $5172.00. Kevin Sutton Construction gave a bid of $4800.00. Council Member Michael Johnson made a motion that we accept the bid from Kevin Sutton construction. Council Member Rex Pearson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Air conditioner: The air conditioner has been out for two weeks. Chris Ruemler Heating and Cooling recommends that the unit be replaced. The quote was for $4800.00. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to replace the unit. Council Member Rex Pearson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Compost Bins: There were 3 bids turned in for new compost bins. Reith-Riley had a bid of 64,000.00. Cowboy Excavating had a bid for $27,800.00 and Steve had a bid for $25,000.00. Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to approve the bid from Steve for $25,000.00. Council Vice President seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-1 Council Member Michael Johnson said he felt it was a waste of money and unnecessary. New Business: Resident’s comments: Please keep it to 5 minutes. Resident Robin Foley: They are worried about flooding with the new street being so high. It is the same way on Johnson and 4th St. Cameron is going to go and look at the issue and call the Engineer. George Matthew: Drain on Burke and Market can’t drain because it is too high. Susie Minnear: 4th St. When it rains it floods yards and homes. Would like the drain and pipes to be looked at and taken care of, please. Residents are upset and ready to go to the state and not pay their water bills. The Council is on the agenda for the Commissioners meeting Oct 2 at 8:30 and will have this in the proposal. Vice President Jerry Lietz told us about forestry grants. Resident Mark Bachman: Brought in a bottle of water to show the council. The water in the bottle was before they had flushed the hydrants. Mr. Bachman was told that he will be getting a letter from IDEM. Adjourn

Town of Wolcott Council Meeting August 15,2023 6:00 p.m. Town Hall 101 W North St. Present: Marilyn Maxwell, Rex Pearson, Darwin Miller, Jerry Lietz, Michael Johnson, Jeff Province, Janet Gross, Haley Dickson, Janell Hofstetter, Jared Baer, Kenny Burns, Betty Hoster, Steve Young, Judy Thomas, Mark Bachman, Susan Bachman, Ron Mauch and Pam Bennett. Absent: Cameron Emond Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Open Council Meeting: Approve minutes or memoranda: August 1,2023 and August 2,2023. Council Member Rex Pearson made the motion to approve the minutes. Council Member Darwin Miller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Approve the Financials: July 2023 Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to approve the financials. Council Member Darwin Miller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 1. Department Heads reports: Jeff Province: Wastewater/Stormwater- having issues since the 7” of rain. It washed out the bugs from the clarifier. CommonWealth and Tony Rogers are trying to figure out why the clarifier is not working properly. Jeff knows now what to do if we are going to be getting a lot of rain. Robert Thomas: Water/Street-No Report Marshal Baer: Town Marshal-Monthly report Lori Bussell: Park Board-No Report Steve Young Sr: Ambulance Director- No Report Kenneth Burns: Volunteer Fire Department- No Report Sandy Miller: RWCDC No Report Janell Hofstetter: KIRPC- No Report Michael J Johnson: WCEDC-INARI is a new business with 3 jobs, Nexus Health Connect, 2 employees. The Solly’s restaurant has sold. Leads for the commerce park are: Green Eagle recycling, Comet inter- National solar business, Generate electric components mfg., Elevate producer of low carbon jet fuel, Nemo Seafood processing, Cardinal High data center, Supernova EV battery component mfg., Liberty Primate Breeding facility. Jerry Lietz: Area Plan Committee- Approved the affordable housing subdivision ordinance. New School Will be built behind the Twin Lakes high school track. Michelle Earney: Summer Festival Committee- No Report Marilyn Maxwell: Main St Committee- Chicken and Noodle dinner September 30,2023 at the Wolcott Theater café. 5-8. Main Street will hold a bazaar at the TCI gym November 25,2023. Jacob Ahler: Town Attorney- No Report Pamela Bennett: Clerk-Treasurer-Gave booklets on Annexation to the Council Old Business: New Business: Jeff Province: Estimates on Windows. New Windows, for the lab, were estimated at $4900.00. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to approve the estimate. Council Member Rex Pearson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Resident’s comments: Resident Mark Bachman wanted to know when the hydrants were going to be flushed? It has been delayed due to the new sidewalks and streets going in. He asked that we send out an alert when the flushing of the hydrants is going to take place. Adjourn

ORDINANCE No. 2022-02-013-____ TOWN OF WOLCOTT ORDINANCE FIXING THE MILEAGE RATE FOR THE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF WOLCOTT, INDIANA FOR THE YEAR 2022 WHEREAS, the Town of Wolcott is desirous of reimbursing Town Officers and Employees for travel expenses when on official town business; and WHEREAS, the State Board of Accounts has established an audit position of allowing reimbursement based on actual miles traveled in personal motor vehicles on official business if a reasonable rate per mile is fixed by ordinance or resolution; and WHEREAS, the town of Wolcott authorizes reimbursement for use of a personal vehicle in the conduct of official Town business at mileage rates as allowed by the U. S. Internal Revenue Service; and WHEREAS, the U. S. Internal Revenue Service fixed the standard mileage rate for the use of a car (including vans, pickups, or panel trucks) at .58.5 per mile for business miles driven from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF WOLCOTT, INDIANA, that: 1. The mileage rate for reimbursement for use of a personal vehicle in the conduct of official Town business is hereby fixed at .58.5 per mile during the period January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. 2. All Ordinances and Policies that are inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed as to the extent of such inconsistency. This ordinance shall become in full force and effect upon passage and adoption by the Wolcott Town Council. PASSED and ADOPTED by the Wolcott Town Council, Town of Wolcott, County of White, State of Indiana on the 1st day of February, 2022 with _____ ayes and __________ nays. ________________________ _______________________________ Cameron Emond, Council President Jerry Leitz, Council Vice President ________________________ _______________________________ Darwin Miller, Council Member Michael Johnson, Council Member ________________________ Rex Pearson, Council Member ATTEST: _________________________ Pamela Bennett Clerk-Treasurer

Town of Wolcott Council Workshop August 2, 2023 6:00 101 W North St. Discussed what to do about the water rates. Baker-Tilly suggested that the Council raise the rates by 75%. The Council didn’t want to go to 75%. The workshop was to determine how much we must raise the rates. After A lot of discussion and going over Water Superintendent Bob Thomas’s 2024 budget. We found that we can raise the rates 63% and still be okay with Bob’s budget. The 2024 budget was presented to the Board. There were a couple of questions. adjourn

Town of Wolcott Council Meeting August 1,2023 6:00 p.m. Town Hall 101 W North St. Present: Bob Thomas, Michael Johnson, Rex Pearson, Darwin Miller, Jerry Lietz, Cameron Emond, Pam Bennett, Pat Powell, Janet Gross, Marilyn Maxwell, Michelle Earney, Betty Hoster, Steve Young, JR Northcutt, Sandy Miller, Larry Klink, Janelle Hofstetter, Mark Bauchman, Jacob Ahler, Judy Thomas, and Kenny Burns Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Open Council Meeting: Approve minutes or memoranda: June 5 and June 18,2023 Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to approve the minutes. Council Member Rex Pearson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0 1. Department Heads reports: Jeff Province: Wastewater/Stormwater-No Report Robert Thomas: Water/Street-Worked on the water plant and found that there was an error in the back Wash. Bob is going to flush the lines again and backwash 2-3 more times. He is ordering signs for Homer Ln. Marshal Baer: Town Marshal-No Report Lori Bussell: Park Board-No Report Steve Young Sr: Ambulance Director-The last week of Oct there will be a free CPR class offered. Kenneth Burns: Volunteer Fire Department-No Report Sandy Miller: RWCDC- Helping with getting a logo and correspondence material for The Wolcott Main St. Janell Hofstetter: KIRPC- No Report Michael J Johnson: WCEDC-No Report Jerry Lietz: Area Plan Committee- No Report Michelle Earney: Summer Festival Committee- No Report Marilyn Maxwell: Main St Committee- Chicken Noodle Dinner Sept 30,2023 at Wolcott Café Jacob Ahler: Town Attorney- Presented TIF procedures and what to expect. Presented the TIF Resolution 2023-08-02. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to approve the Resolution. Council Member Darwin Miller seconded the motion. Motion Carried 4-0 Pamela Bennett: Clerk-Treasurer- The wastewater grant has been closed. Asked the council to close the wastewater checking account. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to close the account. Council Member Darwin Miller seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0 With the closing of the checking account the funds need to be transferred. Pam presented resolution 2023-08-3 to transfer the funds to the wastewater checking account. Council Member Michael Johnson made a motion to Approve the resolution. Council Member Rex Pearson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Old Business: Matt Parsley: NIPSCO Tree trimming has been delayed and a new date has not been set. Ken Smith: The sidewalk on Burke has a gas line on a portion of where the new sidewalk would be put. It was talked about going further down on Burke to the North. Council member Darwin Miller made the motion to change the location of the sidewalk. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Annex in INARNI and Dollar General: Town Attorney Jacob Ahler gave a lot of information on what we need to do to annex. Next step is to appoint a committee. New Business: Additional Appropriation Resolution 2023-8-15 Council Member Michael Johnson made a motion to approve the Resolution. Council Member Darwin Miller seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Resident’s comments: Janelle Hofstetter: Janelle called Baker-Tilly to see if we could transfer funds. We can, but there has to money to transfer. Asked if we have made an appointment with the Commissioners. We are working on the presentation. Resident Mark Bachman: Asked about the issue with the water. Water Superintendent Bob Thomas said that the company has been here. He needs to back wash 2-3 more times and flush the lines. Resident Larry Klink: Concerned about cars parking behind the café in from of some mailboxes. He wants to know if we will put up a no parking sign. Adjourn

Town of Wolcott Council Meeting July 18,2023 6:00 p.m. Town Hall 101 W North St. Absent: Jerry Lietz Present: Mrs. George Matthew, George Matthew, Janet Gross, Larry Klink, Marilyn Maxwell, Leary Williamson, Judy Thomas, Sharon Allie, Betty Hoster, Steve Young, Jennilyn Kyburz, Dawin Miller, Rex Pearson, Ken Smith, Jenel Hofstetter, Harrington Yelton, Cameron Emond, Rick Bennett, Jeff Province, Kenny Burns, Bob Gerber, Karen Deno and Karen Evans. Martha Young, Margo Duffy, Loren Brake and Sara Anliker Opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Approve the Financials: June 2023 Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to approve the minutes, Council Member Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 1. Department Heads reports: Jeff Province: Wastewater/Stormwater-Everything is going well. Robert Thomas: Water/Street-Everything is well. Marshal Baer: Town Marshal-No Report Lori Bussell: Park Board-No Report Steve Young Sr: Ambulance Director-Trying to get a CPR class for the public. Will let us know. Kenneth Burns: Volunteer Fire Department- Sandy Miller: RWCDC- No Report Janell Hofstetter: KIRPC-No Report Michael J Johnson: WCEDC-No Report Jerry Lietz: Area Plan Committee-No Report Michelle Earney: Summer Festival Committee-No Report Marilyn Maxwell: Main St Committee- There will be a computer recycling at the Bank of Wolcott. They will be taking up donations to help with the Community Center. The Wolcott Main Street Committee will be hosting a chicken noodle dinner at the Wolcott Café on September 30th from 5-8. Jacob Ahler: Town Attorney- No Report Pamela Bennett: Clerk-Treasurer- Suggested that the Council set up a meeting with the Commissioners to Discuss the short fall that the town is getting from the lost revenue from the commerce park. To see if there Is a way that they can help us. Pamela went on to say that they could maybe pay half or all our bond to Help with the loss of revenue. Council Member Michael Johnson suggested that we also make an appointment with the White County Economic Development to see if there is some way that they could help as well. Budget is going extremely well, and it will be passed and adopted in September. Pamela will be on vacation from Aug 6-14. Old Business: Bids for paving approval: Town and Country $680,019.25 Central Paving 1,023,907.25. Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to accept Town and Country bid of $680,019.25. Council Member Michael Johnson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 BSM- Right of way at 1532 900 W It was decided to give permission to BSM to put cable down 900 W. Cowboy invoice: Amount 9,022.00 to come out of Capital Outlays. Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to pay the invoice for Cowboy Excavating. Council Member Rex Pearson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 F&K invoice: Amount of $63,425.00 40,000.00 to come out of Local Roads, 23,425.00 to come out of MVH repairs and Maintenance. Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to pay the invoice for F&K. Council member Rex Pearson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 New Business: Jennilyn Kyburz WCAP: Subdivision and Zoning. Amendments A-73, SA-8 and N7-AK Were presented. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to approve the Amendments. Council Member Darwin Miller seconded the motion. Motion Carried 3-0 Annex in INARNI and Dollar General: It was discussed that since INARI and Dollar General are using town utilities it would be great if they would volunteer to be annexed into town limits. After very little discussion, Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to turn this over to Attorney Jacob Ahler to begin the process. Council Member Rex Pearson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Resident’s comments: Resident Sara Anifer: Sara would like to start a farmers’ market at the park in 2024. The Council said that is a great idea. Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion that it would be a good idea to have a farmers’ market. Council Member Rex Pearson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Sara will have to talk to the park board now. Water rates: The water rates are going to be discussed in a workshop meeting on Aug 2. Resident Karen Evans: Water rates. What is the truth? The truth is that Baker-Tilley “suggested” that we raise the Rates by 75%. Clerk-Treasurer Pamela Bennett explained that it is only a suggestion. She can’t see that the council would raise the rates that high. Pamela also explained that she and the council sure don’t want their water to raise that much as well. Resident Karen Deno: Karen wanted to know what was going on with the Golf Carts. Why they can’t ride on the sidewalks. It was explained that the pedestrians were complaining that Golf Carts were not stopping for them to go on through. Resident Betty Hoster asked how Darwin will get to another street without going on the sidewalk. Council President Cameron Emond did explain that Darwin can go on the sidewalk to the closest street from his to get off the sidewalks. Resident George Matthew: Asked when he is going to get the street signs on the end of his lane. It was explained to him that they are being ordered. Resident Betty Hoster said that she would like to see slow signs on some of the town streets. Especially at the corner of North and Davis where kids are always playing. Council President Cameron Emond adjourned.

Ordinance No. 2006-04 An Ordinance to Increase the Number of Council Members and to Redistrict the Town for Election Purpose WHEREAS, the Town of Wolcott has been divided into districts for the purpose of conducting elections of Town officers, first by the Board of Commissioners of the County of White when the Town was incorporated, and subsequently by the legislative body of the Town; WHEREAS, the Town Council is the legislative body of the Town of Wolcott by the virtue of Indiana Code Section (I.C. 36-5-2-4.1); WHEREAS, the Council of the Town of Wolcott has, at a public meeting of the Council, provided an opportunity for all members of the Council and voters of the Town of Wolcott to comment and make suggestions concerning the division of the Town of Wolcott into legislative districts under this Ordinance; WHEREAS, in the latest General Election, a majority of registered voters residing within the corporate boundaries of the Town of Wolcott elected to increase the number of members serving on the Council from three to five, as provided by IC 3-10-9-4; and WHEREAS, the Council of the Town of Wolcott has determined that the legislative district boundaries should be removed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF WOLCOTT, INDIANA: Section 1. The Council of the Town of Wolcott hereafter consists of five (5) at-large members. Section 2. All at-large Council members shall reside within the Town of Wolcott corporate boundaries. All five Council members shall be elected at-large by all registered voters residing within the corporate boundaries of the Town of Wolcott. Section 3. The Council of the Town of Wolcott has determined that the legislative body shall be elected by the voters of the whole town. Section 4. The members of the Council of the Town of Wolcott shall serve staggered terms of office as follows: (a) Three (3) at-large members of the legislative body are elected during a year that municipal elections are held under IC 3-10-6-5, specifically commencing 2007, and each four years thereafter; (b) Two (2) at-large members of the legislative body are elected during the year after the year described in subdivision (a) during the General Election that year. (c) The Council shall appoint qualified members to fill in a newly created or otherwise vacant council members’ seats and each appointee shall serve until the next election, and until his or her elected successor has qualified and taken office. The term of each elected member of the town legislative body shall be a period of four (4) year. No appointment shall exceed four (4) years. (d) The term of each town officer begins January 1 after the election. Section 5 The Clerk-Treasurer of the Town of Wolcott shall forward a signed copy of this Ordinance to the Clerk of the Circuit Court ofWhite County and shall request the Clerk to include the copy of this Ordinance in the records of the White County Election Board. Passed and adopted by the Council of the Town of Wolcott, Indiana, on the 19th day of December, 2006. This Ordinance shall become effective January 1, 2007. WOLCOTT TOWN COUNCIL AYE NAY /s/ Robin D. Hensler ROBIN D. HENSLER, President ROBIN D. HENSLER, President /s/ Marsha L. Mackey MARSHA L. MACKEY, Member MARSHA L. MACKEY, Member /s/ Danny L. Sheets DANNY L. SHEETS DANNY L. SHEETS ATTEST: /s/ Linda S. Bajzatt LINDA S. BAJZATT, Clerk-Treasurer

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY ORDINANCE NO. 3-2001 OPEN BURNING REGULATION WHEREAS, the Common Council of the Town of Wolcott has the authority to propose and adopt ordinances to improve the health and safety of its citizenry and real property; and, WHEREAS, the burning of leaves and other residential rubbish has, in the past, been tolerated as a means of trash disposal; and, WHEREAS, in recent years the Town of Wolcott has improved upon its trash pickup provided to the citizenry of the Town of Wolcott including regular pick-up and disposal of yard waste, including leaves and trimmings; and, WHEREAS, burning of yard waste, including leaves and residential trash, generates smoke by which, in its nature contains pollutants and contaminants to the environment that are harmful to the health of the citizenry of the Town of Wolcott; and, WHEREAS, the health and safety factors far out weigh the traditional tolerance of burning as a means of trash disposal; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the Town of Wolcott, White County, State of Indiana, as follows: 1. That no person shall start, kindle, cause, allow or maintain any form of burning of leaves, grass, brush, wood of any kind, or the burning of trash, rubbish or garbage, waste oil, tires, paper or wash on private or public property within the Town of Wolcott, except as specifically authorized by this Ordinance; PUBLIC PROPERTY as used in this section shall include any public street, alley, road or other public ground; PERSON as used in this section shall include individuals, firms and corporations, together with their officers and employees; 2. That the Indiana Fire Safety Code enacted pursuant to IC 22-13-1 et sq. is hereby adopted as the town fire code, and that all open burning must comply with the regulations controlling open burning promulgated by the Indiana Air Pollution control Board (326 IAC). 3. That the Fire Chief or Town Marshal may prohibit any and all bonfires or outdoor rubbish fires whenever he deems atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous to persons and property. It shall be unlawful for any person to disobey such order of the Fire Chief or Town Marshal. 4. That no person shall kindle or maintain any bonfire or rubbish fire or cause such bonfire or rubbish fire to be kindled or maintained on any private property or lands unless said bonfire or rubbish fire is contained in an approved waste burner as set forth in Section 7, located at a safe distance from any building, pole, fence or other structure; in any event, said burner shall not be located less than ten feet from such building, pole, fence or other structure. 5. That no person shall kindle or maintain or cause to be kindled or maintained any bonfire or rubbish fire between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 6 a.m. During such hours no person shall leave any such fire burning; 6. That any person kindling or maintaining any bonfire or rubbish fire or any person causing said bonfire or rubbish fire to be kindled or maintained shall attend the said fire or cause said fire to be attended by a competent person until such fire is extinguished. Such person shall have the necessary means for extinguishing said fire readily available in case of need. 7. That an approved burner for the purposes of this subchapter shall have the following characteristics: a. the burner shall be so constructed so as to prevent the spread of fire outside of the burner itself; b. the burner shall be constructed of metal or masonry with four side sand a bottom so constructed as to allow no openings except for cleaning and draft, and these openings shall be so protected as to prevent the escape of sparks or fire; c. the top of the burner shall be so constructed as to allow the proper escape of smoke or gases, but shall be equipped with a spark arrestor with openings no larger than one-fourth inch so as to prevent the escape of burning material; d. that any person who constructs and uses a burner complying with the terms of Section 5 shall so construct and use said burner in such a way that it does not constitute a public nuisance; 8. That during the construction or demolition of buildings or other structures no waste materials or rubbish shall be disposed of by burning on the premises of such demolition or construction or in the immediate vicinity thereof without a written permit from Fire Chief; 9. That the following types of fire are permitted: a. customary burning of logs and other wood products in residential fireplaces; b. burning of charcoal and other food cooking fuels customarily used in outdoor grills or traditional food cooking devices; c. fire celebrating Twelfth Night Ceremonies; d. fire celebrating school pep rallies; e. fire celebrating scouting activities; f. fire used for recreational cooking purposes, i.e., campfires, BBQ grills; g. industrial and/or commercial burning through methods specifically and previously approved by the Indiana Department of Environmental management, or other appropriate state, local and/or federal regulatory agencies; h. any other type of fires whereby a citizen of the Town of Wolcott has obtained a variance from the provisions of this Ordinance by petitioning the Common Council, providing, however, that the Common Council cannot grant a variance that would otherwise violate the provisions of 326 Indiana Administrative code 4-1 et. seq., and as amended; 10. That the Open Burning Regulations be adhered as follows: a. fires shall be attended at all times until completely extinguished; b. if fires create a nuisance or fire hazard, they shall be extinguished. c. no burning shall be conducted during unfavorable meteorological conditions such as temperature inversions, high winds, air stagnation, etc.; and, 11. That any person found in violation of this Ordinance shall be subject to the following procedures: a. The Fire Chief or Town Marshal shall issue warning notice to a first-time violator stating that he or she is in violation. The person must then correct the violation by immediately extinguishing the fire. Failure or refusal to immediately extinguish a fire shall result in a citation then being issued. b. Issuance of a citation to the violator shall result in an imposition of Fifty Dollar ($50.00) fine administered by the Ordinance Violation Bureau through the Clerk of the Town of Wolcott. c. Failure or refusal by the violator to immediately extinguish the fire in violation of this Ordinance shall also result in the Wolcott Volunteer Fire Department having the authority to go upon private property to extinguish said fire. Furthermore, in such instances where a leaf or rubbish fire results in damage to property other than the violators, including damage to public property, e.g., asphalt, or results in injury to another person, the imminent threat or damage to other party's property including public property that said fire is determined to be caused by negligence and/or the willful disregard or violation of this Ordinance, a fine of the cost expended by the Town of Wolcott to send fire suppression personnel or equipment to the location shall be assessed with said fine not to exceed One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00). d. Each subsequent starting, kindling, causing or allowing of a new fire after notice of violation has been issued shall be considered a separate offense. IT IS FURTHER ORDAINED by the Common Council, Town of Wolcott, White County, State of Indiana, that this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the common council and legal publication. Passed and adopted by the Common Council of the Town of Wolcott, White County, State of Indiana, this 18th day of December , 2001. YEA NAY James D. Mills Susan R. Minniear Robin D. Hensler Attest: Linda S. Bajzatt Linda S. Bajzatt, Clerk-Treasurer

Town of Wolcott Council Meeting June 20,2023 6:00 p.m. Present: Cameron Emond, Rex Pearson, Jerry Lietz, Marilyn Young, Sandra Gloss, Steve Young, Betty Hoster, Kenny Burns, Rebecca Trent, Darwin Miller, Michael Johnson, Jeff Province, Jared Baer, Ken Smith, Mark Bachman, Janelle Hofstetter and Pamela Bennett. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Open Council Meeting: Approve minutes or memoranda of the following meetings: June 6,2023 Council Member Rex Pearson made the motion to approve the minutes. Council Member Darwin Miller seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Approve the Financials: May 2023 Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to approve the Financials. Council Member Michael Johnson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0 1. Department Heads reports: Jeff Province: Wastewater/Stormwater- Everything is going well. Getting quotes on windows for the sewage plant Robert Thomas: Water/Street-Filters are working properly. Darwin asked that Bob sweep the streets and Highway. Going to backwash and run filters. New signs are the north and south end of Homer. Marshal Baer: Town Marshal-JR’s car is fixed. Taurus is still in the shop. Trying to get police to help With the summer festival. Lori Bussell: Park Board- No Report Steve Young Sr: Ambulance Director- No Report Kenneth Burns: Volunteer Fire Department-No Report Sandy Miller- RWCDC- No Report Janell Hofstetter KIRPC- No Report Michael J Johnson: WCEDC- Randy Mitchel is retiring. Reception will be Friday, June 30 from 2-5 Jerry Lietz: Area Plan Committee-Looking to make new businesses have electric hubs for cars. Michelle Earney: Summer Festival Committee- No Report Marilyn Young: Main St Committee- Bought 5 new mannequins. Chicken Noodle Dinner Sept 3rd 5-8 In the banquet hall at the Monon Café. Bank of Wolcott will be having a drive to get rid of your old Electronics. Aug 2 10-2. There is a small fee. Bank of Wolcott will be sponsoring Wolcott Main Street. It Was suggested to see if the windmill company will either pave or have stone laid at the old liquor store. Jacob Ahler: Town Attorney- No report Pamela Bennett: Clerk-Treasurer- No Report Old Business: Ken Smith Community Crossing Grant: Passed out a map of the roads and sidewalks to be done. Bids will start July 5th. Council President Cameron Emond: Water Adjustment. After a little discussion the issue was resolved. New Business: TIF: Rebecca Trent Attorney: Rebecca will be helping the town establish a TIF district. Council President is To appoint 3 for the TIF committee. The Town Council is to appoint 2 committee members. To hire Rebecca will be $1500.00. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to hire Rebecca. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Resolution 05.2023.20: Resolution to pay the 5,400.00 to OCRA for the Comprehensive plan. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to pass the resolution. Council member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Volunteers: Council Vice President Jerry Lietz made the motion that volunteers can have their Golf Carts on the sidewalk if they are wearing a safety vest and have blinking lights on the top of the golf cart. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Resident Mark Bachman: Complained about his water being discolored. Council President Cameron Emond Asked Jeff to run filters or backwash. It is time to get the water tower inspected. Adjourn

Town of Wolcott Council Meeting June 6,2023 6:00 p.m. Town Hall 101 W North St. Present: Shawn Cain, Darrel Orns, Janet Gross, Larry Klink, Michelle Earney, Bryan Hall, Michael Johnson, Donita Colebaugh, Travis Colebaugh, Betty Hoster, Steve young, Rex Anderson, Valerie Fredrick, Jacob Ahler, Mike Jordan, Becky Franklin, Bruan Tolen, Harrison Yelton, Pam Wolf, Janell Hoffstetter, Peggy Howard, Cameron Emond, Renee’ Anker, Jeff Anker, Norma Anker, Ed Anker, Ken Remenschnieder, Darwin Miller, Jerry Lietz, Pamela Bennett, Breanna Wood, Jeff Province, Bruce Furrer Kenny Burns and Jerry Deno. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Public Hearing: Ken Remenschneider- Presented the 5-Year strategic plan. The White County Area Plan is over all of the development of the 5-year Strategic plan. After Mr. Ken Presented the plan, Shawn Cain of KIRPC explained how the funding will work. The plan cost $54000.00 with a 25/75 match. She explained that the Plan had to be ok’s by OCRA before we could move forward. OCRA approved every aspect of the plan. There was a rumor that this plan was going to be annexing and taking land from our farmers. Shawn did a great job explaining that this rumor is totally false. We have no interest in annexing or taking anyone’s land. Resident Comments: Janet Gross: Is there a way that we can look at the plan in depth? Shawn did let the people know that it will be on the website after it is adopted. Kenny Burns: Voiced his opinion against the plan. He said the town is fine the way it is and doesn’t need to be changed. Shawn told Mr. Burns that she understands that change is hard on some people, but it is necessary to grow. Michael Jordan: Where is all this information? Again, it will be on the website as soon as it is adopted. He wants to know why things are getting done that need to be done and looks to do more projects. Renee’ Anker: Communication bread down is what is going on in the town. She asked how long this plan is for and how long we can apply for grants? Shawn said the plan is for 10 years and the town can apply for grants for as long as the window is open. Shawn Cain: Let the town know that there is a knew Safe roads study being done in 8 counties. This project is a study that is being done on streets and roads to see how the roads can be made safe. There are grants that can help to fix the dangerous roads. Janell Hofstetter: Had three questions. 1. Market Street parking. The parking on Main Street is going from angled to Parallel. How many parking are going to eliminate? Janell was told that this is just a plan and may not work. 2. Civic Space: Is the town going to buy the land for Civic Space? Yes, or whatever will be better for the town. 3. Future Tourist: How is the plan going to bring in tourism? The Civic Space will have a farmers Market and a space for Special Musical events. This will bring in people from the area and outer parts that will normally not come to Wolcott. Renee’ Anker: Will this plan include the fixing the streets, roads and sidewalks. The answer is yes along Market and part of Range St. There is a Community Crossing grant that will cover the other roads and sidewalks. Jeff Anker: Are you annexing land? Shawn answered, No. She went on to say that she has never annexed or done eminent domain on anyone’s land and has no plans to do so. She said it is not done quickly. There are Public Meeting after Public meeting, and this has not taken place. Nor has any property owner been notified. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz: Jerry is on the WCAP committee. He said there is a lot of rezoning going on in White County. It would take a lot to annex land. Witco abatement. Read Resolution 2023-6-6 Gabba LLC abatement. Read Resolution 2023-6-7 Mr. Rex Anderson and Ms. Valerie Fredick presented the reason for the tax abatement. This will help to provide appropriately 50 more jobs to our area. The new equipment will do three more times production than it does at this time. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz made the motion to grant the abatement. Council Member Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion passed 4-0 Council President Cameron Emond adjourned the Public Meeting. Open Council Meeting: Shawn Cain KIRPCI called for the council to adopt the Strategic Plan. Council Member Michael Johnson Made the motion to adopt the Strategic plan. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Approve minutes or memoranda of the following meetings: May 16,2023 Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to approve the minutes. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Approve the Financials: 1. Department Heads reports: Jeff Province: Wastewater/Stormwater-Things are going well. Going to get quotes for Windows for the lab. Robert Thomas: Water/Street-No report Marshal Baer: Town Marshal-Car issues are ongoing. The department is in need of another vehicle. Ckerk-Treasurer Pam Bennett told the Council that the town received relief money that can be used to buy a new Marshal vehicle. Lori Bussell: Park Board- No Report Steve Young Sr: Ambulance Director-No Report Kenneth Burns: Volunteer Fire Department-No Report Sandy Miller- RWCDC- No Report Janell Hofstetter KIRPC-There was 50th Anniversary celebration for KIRPC. Let us know about two grants that we can apply for for the Strategic plan. Michael J Johnson: WCEDC-Presented several inquiries at the Commerce Park. Some of them are way to big for us to entertain. There is a lot of activity at Commerce Park. Randy Mitchel is retiring. His replacement is Randy Strausser. Jerry Lietz: Area Plan Committee- The next meeting for WCAP is June 11, at the courthouse. Michelle Earney: Summer Festival Committee- Pork Chop dinner is June 30th. Permits and everything needed to have the festival are approved. Marilyn Maxwell: Main St Committee- Pothead people are being put out. Flowers and Flags are out. In September (TBA) there will be a Chicken Noodle Dinner. Jacob Ahler: Town Attorney- No report Pamela Bennett: Clerk-Treasurer- The Clerk-Treasurer staff will be attending Clerk Conference at the end of June. Old Business: Peddler Ordinance: Council Member Michael Johnson made a motion to pass the Ordinance. Council Member Rex Pearson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0 New Business: Bids on the barn: There were Four Bids for the barn. $2200.00, $600.00, $1500.00 and 1010.00. The bidder of $2200.00 will be contacted to let them know they won the bid. Kimley-Horn: Approve Invoice #24868739 for $20,000.00. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to approve the invoice. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Residents Danita and Travis Colbaugh: Travis asked for a sewage adjustment. Ordinance says we cannot do an adjustment for watering of grass and flowers. Since this is a new residential home, the Council would like to adjust their sewage. The adjustment will be from May 23-June 6. Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to do a sewage adjustment for Colbaugh’s. Council Member Rex Pearson second that motion. Motion carried 4-0 Council Member Darwin Miller asked for an adjustment on his sewage as well. He said he is also watering his grass. Darwin went on to say that he is watering the plants that the Main Street planted with water from his house. Clerk-Treasurer Pam Bennett reminded Darwin that he has been told he can come to the town hall and get water. He said he knew this. Council Member Jerry Lietz made a motion to adjust Darwin’s water. Council Member Michael Johnson was thinking about what to do when Darwin said he “would go to the Wolcott House and get water.” Michael let him know that that is theft. He said, “well then I filled my pool.” Pam said, “you don’t have a pool.” He said, “yes I do.” Pam said, “That is a lie.” Council Member Michael Johnson, with hesitancy, seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Council President Cameron Emond Adjourned

Town of Wolcott Council Meeting May 16,2023 6:00 p.m. Town Hall 101 W North St Present: Rex Pearson, Jerry Lietz, Michael Johnson, Bob Thomas, Pamela Bennett, Sandra Gloss, Jim Pinkerton, Sam Pinkerton, Talaina Pinkerton, Betty Hoster, Mark Bachman, Janet Gross, Jared Baer, Darwin Miller, Gracie Kyburz, Nancy Kyburz, Janell Hoffstetter, Marilyn Maxwell, Marilyn Young, Harrison Yelton, and Breanna Wood Absent: Cameron Emond Opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Council Meeting: Approve minutes or memoranda of the following meetings: May 3,2023. Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to approve the minutes. Council Member Michael Johnson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Approve the Financials: April 2023. Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to approve the minutes. Council Member Michael Johnson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 1. Department Heads reports: Jeff Province: Wastewater/Stormwater-No Report Robert Thomas: Water/Street-No Report Marshal Baer: Town Marshal-New Signs are in and ready to be put up. INDOT will be coming to paint a new crosswalk for students, at the crossing of Range Street. Would like to have crossing lights installed as well. Lori Bussell: Park Board-No Report Steve Young Sr: Ambulance Director-Betty Hoster gave the report in Steve’s absence. Looking in to ordering a new ambulance. It will take two years to get the new ambulance once it is ordered. Kenneth Burns: Volunteer Fire Department- No Report Sandy Miller- RWCDC- No Report Janell Hofstetter KIRPC- There will be a meeting at the end of this month. Michael J Johnson: WCEDC- Annual Meeting will be held 05/17/2023. Jerry Lietz: Area Plan Committee- No Report Michelle Earney: Summer Festival Committee- No Report Marilyn Maxwell: Main St Committee- Main St was awarded $5000.00 grant from the Community Foundation. This money is to be used on the roof of the old Liquor Store. Mannequins will be going up for Memorial Day with the addition of the Coast Guard uniform. American Legion Post 294 donated the uniform. Jacob Ahler: Town Attorney- No Report Pamela Bennett: Clerk-Treasurer- Office will close at noon on May 18. The Clerk-Treasurer staff will be going to Fort Wayne June 26-20 for Clerk institute. Old Business: Witco Tax Abatement: How many years for the abatement? After very little talk it was decided to give the tax abatement for 10 years. Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion. Council Member Michael Johnson seconded the motion. Motion carried. 2-1. Council Member Rex Pearson felt that the abatement should be for only 5 years. Golf Cart Ordinance 2023-5-16: Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to approve the Ordinance. Council Member Rex Pearson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Peddler License Ordinance 2023-5-16-2: First reading given by Council Vice President Jerry Lietz. Resident Mark Bachman Wanted an update on the water situation. Water Superintendent Bob Thomas said that it is getting resolved. It is an issue with the back wash unit. Adjourned by Council Vice President Jerry Lietz

Town of Wolcott Council Meeting May 3,2023 6:00 p.m. Town Hall Council Room 101 W North St. Present: Cameron Emond, Jerry Lietz, Darwin Miller, Rex Pearson, Michael Johnson, Pamela Bennett, Jacob Ahler, George Matthew, Janet Gross, Jeff Rowe, Farrell Brown, Mark Bachman, Harry Kidwell Walt Owens, Janell Hoffstetter, Jared Baer and JR Northcutt. Opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Approve minutes or memoranda of the following meetings: April 18,2023. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to approve the minutes. Council Member Darwin Miller seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0 1. Department Heads reports: Jeff Province: Wastewater/Stormwater-No Report Robert Thomas: Water/Street-No report Marshal Baer: Town Marshal- Introduced our new Deputy Marshal JR Northcutt. Presented a Golf Cart agreement to be turned into an ordinance. Grass ordinance is being sited this week. Lori Bussell: Park Board-No Report Steve Young Sr: Ambulance Director-No Report Kenneth Burns: Volunteer Fire Department-No report Sandy Miller- RWCDC-No Report Janell Hofstetter KIRPC-No Report Michael J Johnson: WCEDC-Working on a replacement for Randy Mitchell Jerry Lietz: Area Plan Committee- Most Counties only allow 3% of the farming ground to be used for windmills. White County is at 6% Michelle Earney: Summer Festival Committee- Working in Excise for the beer garden at the festival. Marilyn Maxwell: Main St Committee- Council Member Darwin Miller gave the report. Main St partnered with the Anson Wolcott Society to have Johnny Appleseed come and talk with fourth grade students. Each student was given an apple after the presentation. The program was a very good success. Jacob Ahler: Town Attorney- Jacob presented the Witco tax abatement to the Council. He was also asked about a TIF district. He said he doesn’t know enough about TIF to comment but will get us a hold someone who can. Council President Cameron Emond asked what it would take to Annex in West of town. Jacob was going to look into everything. Pamela Bennett: Clerk-Treasurer- No Report Old Business: April 26, 2022 Town Council Town of Wolcott 101 W. North Street Wolcott, Indiana 47995 Re: Town of Wolcott (Indiana) Municipal Water Utility - Rate Analysis Dear Town Council Members: Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, LLC 8365 Keystone Crossing, Ste 300 Indianapolis, IN 46240 United States of America T: +1 (317) 465 1500 F: +1 (317) 465 1550 bakertilly.com The attached schedules(listed below) presentunaudited and limitedinformation for the purpose of discussion and consideration in the preliminary planning stage of a proposedadjustment in water rates and charges by the appropriate officers, officials and advisors of the Town. The use of these schedules should be restrictedto this purpose, for internal use only, as the information is subject to future revisionand final report. Page(s) 2 Comparison of Fund Balances with Minimum Balances Required/Recommended 3 - 4 Schedule of Amortization of $2,036,000 Principal Amount of Outstanding Waterworks Revenue Bonds, Series 2019 5 - 7 Pro Forma Annual Cash Operating Disbursements 8 - 9 Pro Forma Annual Revenue Requirements and Annual Operating Receipts 10 Schedule of Present and Proposed Rates and Charges 11 Comparison of Monthly Residential Bills with Other Indian Communities We would appreciate your questions or comments on this information and would provideadditional information upon request. Very truly yours, BAKER TILLY MUNICIPAL ADVISORS, LLC Jeffrey P. Rowe, Partner Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, LLC is a registered municipal advisor and controlled subsidiary of Baker Tilly US, LLP, an accounting firm. Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, is a member of the global network of Baker Tilly International Ltd., the members of which are separate and independent legal entities. © 2023 Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, LLC (1)Operating Fund (2)($325,735)$40,919($366,654)Sinking Fund:Bond and Interest Account (3)194,20412,605181,599Debt Service Reserve Account (4)-74,730(74,730)Depreciation Fund (5)56,96532,60024,365Meter Deposit Fund (6)19,46119,461-Utility Donation Fund (7)160160-Project Grant Fund (8)(18,227)-(18,227)Construction Fund (9)11,55111,551-2018B BANs Fund (10)88- Totals ($61,613) $192,034 ($253,647) Cash and Cash Equivalents: 8/31/2022 Recommended Variance Pro formaoperation and maintenance disbursements (page 6) $245,467 Times factorfor 2 months 16.67% Required Reserve $40,919 one-twelfth (1/12)of the next succeeding principalpayment and the amount of one-sixth (1/6) of the next succeeding interest payment on the outstanding Waterworks Revenue Bonds,Series 2019. Amount Factor Months Total Principal Due 7/1/23 $40,000 x 1/12 2 $6,667 Interest Due 1/1/23 17,815 x 1/6 2 5,938 Required Reserve $12,605 Outstanding Waterworks RevenueBonds, Series 2019 ($74,730.10). The debt servicereserve was to be fundedwith bond proceedsat closing on the 2019 Bonds. We recommend that $74,730.10 be transferred from the Bond and InterestAccount to a Debt ServiceReserve Account accordingly. Required Reserve $74,730 annual capital improvement expenditures for the Utility. Required Reserve $32,600 (6) Meter Deposit Fund: Monies are restricted for return to customers. WOLCOTT (INDIANA) MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY COMPARISON OF FUND BALANCES WITH MINIMUM BALANCES REQUIRED/RECOMMENDED 12 Required Reserves: Balances required per Bond Ordinance No. 2018-03. 13Operating and Maintenance Fund: The balance maintained in the operating fund should be sufficient for the paymentof the expenses of operation, repair, and maintenance of the utilityfor the next succeeding two (2) calendarmonths. 2 (Subject to the attached letter dated April 25, 2023) (Preliminary - Subject to Change) (Internal Use Only) (5) Utility Donations Fund: Fund assumed unrestricted. (6) Project Grant Fund: Fund fullyrestricted for project costs. (7) Construction Fund: Fund fully restricted for project costs. (8) 2018B BANs Fund: Fund fullyrestricted for project costs. Interest rate as shown. WOLCOTT (INDIANA) MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY SCHEDULE OF AMORTIZATION OF $2,036,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF OUTSTANDING WATERWORKS REVENUE BONDS,SERIES 2019 Principal payable at annualy on July 1st. Interest payable semi-annually on January 1st and July 1st. 3 (Subject to the attached letter dated April 25, 2023) (Preliminary - Subject to Change) (Internal Use Only) Payment DatePrincipal Balance PrincipalInterest Rate(------In $1,000's )(%) 01/01/23 $2,036 $17,815.00 $17,815.00 $17,815.0007/01/232,036$401.7517,815.0057,815.0001/01/241,99617,465.0017,465.0075,280.0007/01/241,996401.7517,465.0057,465.0001/01/251,95617,115.0017,115.0074,580.0007/01/251,956411.7517,115.0058,115.0001/01/261,91516,756.2516,756.2574,871.2507/01/261,915421.7516,756.2558,756.2501/01/271,87316,388.7516,388.7575,145.0007/01/271,873421.7516,388.7558,388.7501/01/281,83116,021.2516,021.2574,410.0007/01/281,831431.7516,021.2559,021.2501/01/291,78815,645.0015,645.0074,666.2507/01/291,788441.7515,645.0059,645.0001/01/301,74415,260.0015,260.0074,905.0007/01/301,744451.7515,260.0060,260.0001/01/311,69914,866.2514,866.2575,126.2507/01/311,699461.7514,866.2560,866.2501/01/321,65314,463.7514,463.7575,330.0007/01/321,653461.7514,463.7560,463.7501/01/331,60714,061.2514,061.2574,525.0007/01/331,607471.7514,061.2561,061.2501/01/341,56013,650.0013,650.0074,711.2507/01/341,560481.7513,650.0061,650.0001/01/351,51213,230.0013,230.0074,880.0007/01/351,512491.7513,230.0062,230.0001/01/361,46312,801.2512,801.2575,031.2507/01/361,463501.7512,801.2562,801.2501/01/371,41312,363.7512,363.7575,165.0007/01/371,413511.7512,363.7563,363.7501/01/381,36211,917.5011,917.5075,281.2507/01/381,362511.7511,917.5062,917.5001/01/391,31111,471.2511,471.2574,388.7507/01/391,311521.7511,471.2563,471.2501/01/401,25911,016.2511,016.2574,487.5007/01/401,259531.7511,016.2564,016.2501/01/411,20610,552.5010,552.5074,568.7507/01/411,206541.7510,552.5064,552.5064,552.50 $884 $545,720.00 $1,429,720.00 $1,429,720.00 (Continued on next page) WOLCOTT (INDIANA) MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY SCHEDULE OF AMORTIZATION OF $2,036,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF OUTSTANDING WATERWORKS REVENUE BONDS,SERIES 2019 Principal payable at annualy on July 1st. Interest payable semi-annually on January 1st and July 1st. Interest rate as shown. (Cont'd) Payment Principal Interest Debt Service Bond Year Date Balance Principal Rate Interest Total Total (------In $1,000's ) (%) (-------------------------In Dollars ) Subtotals carried forward $884 $545,720.00 $1,429,720.00 $1,429,720.00 01/01/42 1,152 10,080.00 10,080.00 07/01/42 1,152 55 1.75 10,080.00 65,080.00 75,160.00 01/01/43 1,097 9,598.75 9,598.75 07/01/43 1,097 56 1.75 9,598.75 65,598.75 75,197.50 01/01/44 1,041 9,108.75 9,108.75 07/01/44 1,041 57 1.75 9,108.75 66,108.75 75,217.50 01/01/45 984 8,610.00 8,610.00 07/01/45 984 58 1.75 8,610.00 66,610.00 75,220.00 01/01/46 926 8,102.50 8,102.50 07/01/46 926 59 1.75 8,102.50 67,102.50 75,205.00 01/01/47 867 7,586.25 7,586.25 07/01/47 867 60 1.75 7,586.25 67,586.25 75,172.50 01/01/48 807 7,061.25 7,061.25 07/01/48 807 61 1.75 7,061.25 68,061.25 75,122.50 01/01/49 746 6,527.50 6,527.50 07/01/49 746 62 1.75 6,527.50 68,527.50 75,055.00 01/01/50 684 5,985.00 5,985.00 07/01/50 684 63 1.75 5,985.00 68,985.00 74,970.00 01/01/51 621 5,433.75 5,433.75 07/01/51 621 64 1.75 5,433.75 69,433.75 74,867.50 01/01/52 557 4,873.75 4,873.75 07/01/52 557 65 1.75 4,873.75 69,873.75 74,747.50 01/01/53 492 4,305.00 4,305.00 07/01/53 492 67 1.75 4,305.00 71,305.00 75,610.00 01/01/54 425 3,718.75 3,718.75 07/01/54 425 68 1.75 3,718.75 71,718.75 75,437.50 01/01/55 357 3,123.75 3,123.75 07/01/55 357 69 1.75 3,123.75 72,123.75 75,247.50 01/01/56 288 2,520.00 2,520.00 07/01/56 288 70 1.75 2,520.00 72,520.00 75,040.00 01/01/57 218 1,907.50 1,907.50 07/01/57 218 71 1.75 1,907.50 72,907.50 74,815.00 01/01/58 147 1,286.25 1,286.25 07/01/58 147 73 1.75 1,286.25 74,286.25 75,572.50 01/01/59 74 647.50 647.50 07/01/59 74 74 1.75 647.50 74,647.50 75,295.00 Totals $2,036 $746,672.50 $2,782,672.50 $2,782,672.50 Average annual debt service for the five bond years ending January 1, 2028 $74,857.25 (Subject to the attached letter dated April 25, 2023) (Preliminary - Subject to Change) (Internal Use Only) 4 WOLCOTT (INDIANA) MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY PRO FORMA ANNUAL CASH OPERATING DISBURSEMENTS (See Explanation of Adjustments 6 - 7) Test Year Ended8/31/2022AdjustmentRef.Pro FormaAnnual Operating Disbursement:Salaries and Wages $77,291$6,473(1)$83,764Employee Pensions and Benefits 34,4882,545(2)37,033Chemicals 3,6883,688Purchased Power 10,75110,751Utilities 4,4374,437Materials and Supplies 13,90413,904Contractual Services 2,7537,748(3)10,501Water Testing 3,9293,929Repairs 32,206($11,065)(4)21,141Insurance 26414,681(5)14,945Equipment 2,5652,565Telephone 4,0284,028Dues and Fees 4,5354,535Miscellaneous 4,2824,282Utility Receipts Tax 4,497(4,497)(6)-Sales Tax 14,98914,989 Subtotal: $218,607 $15,885 234,492 Unforeseen contingencies and inflation (7) 10,975 Pro Forma Annual Cash Operating Disbursements $245,467 (Preliminary - Subject to Change) (Internal Use Only) 5 WOLCOTT (INDIANA) MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY PRO FORMA ANNUAL CASH OPERATING DISBURSEMENTS (Explanation of Adjustments) (Cont'd) Adjustment (1) - Salaries and Wages To adjust test year salaries and wages to reflect management estimates of staffing levels and pay rates. Pro forma salaries and wages $83,764 Less test year salaries and wages (77,291) Adjustment (1) $6,473 Adjustment (2) - Employee Insurance To adjust test year employee insurance costs to reflect twelve full months of premiums and Utility Management estimates of future premium costs. Test year employee insurance disbursements $15,187 Divided by 11 months 11 Average monthly employee insurance disbursements 1,381 Times 12 months 12 Normalized test year employee insurance disbursements 16,572 Times estimated percent increase 7.00% Pro forma employee insurance disbursements 17,732 Less test year employee insurance disbursements (15,187) Adjustment (2) $2,545 Adjustment (3) - Allowance for SBOA Audit and Rate Study To provide an allowance for a State Board of Accounts examination and regular rate studies. Estimated annual cost of audit for Water Utility (based on most recent audit) $3,748 Estimated cost of future rate study $12,000 Divided by 3 years 3 Estimated annualized cost for future rate study 4,000 Adjustment (3) $7,748 (Subject to the attached letter dated April 25, 2023) (Preliminary - Subject to Change) WOLCOTT (INDIANA) MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY (Cont'd) PRO FORMA ANNUAL CASH OPERATING DISBURSEMENTS (Explanation of Adjustments) 2019 Repairs disbursements$13,1842020 Repairs disbursements17,8272021 Repairs disbursements26,3272022 Repairs disbursements through August20,179 Subtotal 77,517Divided by 44 months44 Average monthly repairs disbursements 1,762Times 12 months12 Pro forma repairs disbursements 21,141Less test year repairs disbursements(32,206) Adjustment (4) ($11,065) Adjustment (4) - Repairs Management, the water utility will pay for its portion of insurance costs moving forward. 2020 insurance disbursements $13,106 Times 10% inflationary factor 10.00% Pro forma insurance disbursements 14,417 Less test year insurance disbursements (264) Adjustment (5) $14,681 To remove utility receipts tax per House Enrolled Act 1002-2022. Adjustment (6) ($4,497) Adjustment (5) - Insurance Adjustment (7) - Unforeseen Contingencies and Inflation (Internal Use Only) 7 To provide an allowance for unforeseen contingencies and future inflation. (Subject to the attached letter dated April 25, 2023) (Preliminary - Subject to Change) To adjust test year repairs to reflect historical amounts. Toinclude an allowance for future insurance disbursements based on historical amountsadjusted for inflation. Per Utility Test year cash operating disbursements (excluding sales tax)$203,618Adjustments to test year cash operating disbursements15,885 Sub-total 219,503Times inflationary allowance5.0% Adjustment (7) $10,975 To provide an allowance for unforeseen contingencies and future inflation. (Subject to the attached letter dated April 25, 2023) (Internal Use Only) 7 WOLCOTT (INDIANA) MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY PRO FORMA ANNUAL REVENUE REQUIREMENTS AND ANNUAL OPERATING RECEIPTS See Explanation of References, page 9 (Amounts rounded to the nearest $100) Revenue Requirements: Operation and Maintenance Disbursements (page 5) $245,500 Additional sales tax (7% of additional receipts required) 10,600 Debt Service (page 4) 74,900 Allowance for Replacements and Improvements (1) 32,600 Allowance for Cash Reserve Replenishment (2) 84,500 Total Annual Revenue Requirements 448,100 Less Interest Income (3) (200) Less Other Receipts (4) (5,900) Net Annual Revenue Requirements $442,000 Metered Sales (3)$205,400Fire protection (5)48,600 Total Available Receipts $254,000 Additional Receipts Required $188,000 Approximate Across-The-Board Increase In Present Rates and Charges 74% Approximate Average Residential Monthly Bill (4,000 gallons) $74.54 Change in Average Monthly Residential Bill (Current Bill $42.84) $31.70 Annual Receipts: (Continued on next page) (Subject to the attached letter dated April 25, 2023) 8 (Preliminary - Subject to Change) (Internal Use Only) WOLCOTT (INDIANA) MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY PRO FORMA ANNUAL REVENUE REQUIREMENTS AND ANNUAL OPERATING RECEIPTS (Explanation of References) Based on a historical average. Per the short-lived asset reserve requirement within the USDA Letter of Conditions dated July 24, 2017. Does not include a separate allowance for future tank painting and maintenance. To provide an allowance for the Utility to replenish its cash reserves over a three-year period. Based on test year amounts. Based on the shortfall in required and recommended reserves shown on page 2 ($253,085) divided by 3. Based on the number of public hydrants (64) times the current public hydrant rate ($760). Note, the Town is not currently collecting these receipts. The town is collecting its private fire protection receipts in the metered sales line item. (Subject to the attached letter dated April 25, 2023) (Preliminary - Subject to Change) (Internal Use Only) WOLCOTT (INDIANA) MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY SCHEDULE OF PRESENT AND PROPOSED RATES AND CHARGES Present Proposed Rates Rates (1) (2) Monthly Metered Flow Rate (rate per 1,000 gallons): First 2,000 gallons $11.54 $20.08 Next 6,000 gallons 9.88 17.19 Next 12,000 gallons 8.23 14.32 Next 30,000 gallons 6.55 11.40 Next 50,000 gallons 4.14 7.20 Over 100,000 gallons 2.98 5.19 Minimum Charge (per month) 5/8 - 3/4 inch meter $23.08 $40.16 1 inch meter 42.70 74.30 1 1/4 inch meter 63.43 110.37 1 1/2 inch meter 80.73 140.47 2 inch meter 98.01 170.54 3 inch meter 184.49 321.01 4 inch meter 311.34 541.73 6 inch meter 461.28 802.63 Fire Protection (Per Annum) Public Hydrants $760.00 $1,322.40 Private hydrants, each 760.00 1,322.40 Private fire protection - (automatic sprinkler systems), each 760.00 1,322.40 10 The present rates and charges were adopted by Ordinance No. 2018-10 on July 10, 2018. 11 Represents a 74% across-the-board increase in present rates and charges. (Subject to the attached letter dated April 25, 2023) (Preliminary - Subject to Change) Ken Smith Community Crossing Grant: The Town has been awarded $678,000.00 to repave streets. The Board was asked to approve this grant. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to approve the Community Crossing grant in the amount of $678,000.00 and a match of 25%. Council member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 USDA: Final Invoice for Thieneman Construction for the wastewater plant. $58,279.67. Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to send the Invoice to USDA for final payment for Thieneman Construction. Council Member Darwin Miller seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Sale of Storage barn and enclosing of the third bay of the town garage. Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to sell the barn and get estimates for enclosing the third bay of the garage. Council Vicw President Jerry Lietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Complaints of Garbage Company: There have been several complaints about the service of the new Garbage company. The council decided to give them one more month. If there is no improvement, we will seek bids for a new garbage company. Resident George Mathews: He would like something done about the geese at the pond. The Council told George that that would be his association that would need to take care of this problem. Resident Mark Bachman: He is having problems with this water. After a long discussion. Mark was asked to Speak to Bob Thomas, Water Superintendent. Walt Owens: He would like to have 3rd street paved. He was told that it is on the fall round of Community Crossing grant. Walt would like to have a place to take limbs and yard rubbish to burn. He was told there is nowhere for the town to burn. It would have to be taken to Bio-Town. Adjourn