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Council Meeting April 2, 2024 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 Town Marshal: Jared Baer Other: Talaina Pinkerton, Sam Pinkerton, James Pinkerton, Mark Bachman, Pam Jordan, Carey Jordan, Daryl Orns, Steve Young, Ken Smith, George Mathew, Janet Gross, Kenneth Burns, Zane McAdams, Elise Donnelly, Molly Cornell, Palani Zussman, Janell Hofstetter. Absent:           Street Department: Vince Hall Council President Cameron Emond opened the council meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. The March 5th and March 19th meeting minutes were presented for approval. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to approve the Council Meeting minutes for March 5th and March 19th. Council Member Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Tony Cain introduced himself, and announced that he is running for White County Commissioner. Tony expressed that he wants to work on improving White County. Tony, along with Andy Federer, will be hosting a Meet and Greet at the White County Fairgrounds on April 10th at 6pm. White County Commissioner meetings are held on the first and third Monday of every month at 8:15 am. Wastewater Superintendent Jeff Province reported that the plant is doing better. Jeff announced that he will be getting some broken diffusers repaired, by draining out the digester. Water Superintendent Robert Thomas reported that there were some issues with the filters at the water plant, that morning. He will be working on getting this issue fixed. Robert announced that he attended an INDOT meeting about some work happening in Wolcott. INDOT will be resurfacing the highway, beginning on Monday April 15th. Robert also notified the Council that there will be some lights fixed on one of the town trucks. Town Marshal, Jared Baer, announced that Mark Delgado donated half of the money needed for some new police department cameras. There has been a court claim filed against the Wolcott Police Department. Jared is working with Town Attorney Jacob Ahler on this issue. Sam Pinkerton, current acting ambulance director, stated that he has received some potential new volunteers for the Wolcott Ambulance Department. Sam also reported that he is working on getting some reports finished. Vice President Michael Johnson reported, on behalf of White County Economic Development, that they are very focused on developing Wolcott. Michael also stated that there is money that may be received from a Ready Grant. Janet Gross, Mainstreet Committee, reported that the Egg Hunt went well. There will be a Ladie’s Tea on May 18th, at 2pm. Tickets are available for purchase. Clerk Treasurer, Judy Thomas, announced that she has been working closely with Suzy Bass, and Suzy was able to get the 2023 year closed out, and is also helping to get the bank reconciled. Judy stated that she is behind on getting some reports submitted into Gateway. Judy is working on getting information on two loans that the town owes. One loan is a 2019 water loan in the amount of $2,130,000.00. The second loan is a 2022 wastewater loan in the amount of $1,693,000.00. These loans payments are to be made twice/year. Judy presented the annual conference for the Clerk Treasurer’s office for approval. Council Member Michael Johnson made a motion to approve the office employees to go to conference. Council Member Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. The pocket park, owned by the Town, will be listed for sale. Ken Smith presented Council President Cameron Emond with a closeout letter for the 2023 Community Crossing Grant. The Town will owe some money back rom the grant, due to not using all of the funds. Council Member Michael Johnson made a motion to accept the closeout letter from the community crossing grant. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Council Vice President Michael Johnson asked Town Attorney Jacob Ahler, if volunteers that use town equipment need to be covered under the Town’s insurance. After much discussion, Jacob recommended that the Town at least have a waiver in place. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to get a waiver for Town volunteers. Council Vice President Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Janet Gross announced that early voting is on May 7th. Jared Baer told the Council that he got a quote for a 30 yard dumpster for the Spring Cleanup for $600, from OnPoint Waste. After much discussion, it was decided that the Town will host a spring cleanup this year. More details will be discussed closer to time. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to have a spring cleanup this year. Council Vice President Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. A concerned resident expressed some concerns over a dirty ditch in town. Council Vice President Michael Johnson volunteered to go to the drainage board meeting to bring it up to their board. Brown water issues got brought up in the meeting. Robert Thomas stated that he has changed the backwash schedule to twice a week. Robert also told the Council that he will be flushing hydrants in the coming days. A resident expressed concern over wanting a stop sign at the corner of North St & Homer Ln. This resident also notified the Council that there is no street sign on the corner of 5th & Market St. Town Marshal Jared Bael announced that 900 will be repaired with asphalt. Meeting adjourned.

EXECUTIVE MEETING MARCH 27, 2024 @ 6:00 PM WOLCOTT TOWN HALL 101 W NORTH ST Present:  Cameron Emond, President Mike Johnson, Vice President Darwin Miller, Council Member Rex Pearson, Council Member Betty Hoster, Council Member Judy Thomas, Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Province, Wastewater Superintendent Robert Thomas, Water Superintendent Rob Bellucci, Common Wealth Discussion with Rob Bellucci from Common Wealth on Water Treatment System and Wastewater Treatment System.

Council Meeting March 19, 2024 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: Kenneth Burns, Janet Gross, Sam Pinkerton, Talaina Pinkerton, Janell Hofstetter, Chloe Miller, Alexander Robertson, Marilyn Maxwell Absent:           Council President: Cameron Emond, Town Attorney: Jacob Ahler, Wastewater Superintendent: Jeff Province Council Vice President Michael Johnson opened the council meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. The February 2024 financials were presented for approval. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to approve the February 2024 financials. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Water Superintendent Robert Thomas reported that there was an issue at the Wastewater Plant, that has been repaired. Robert also mentioned that there was a plugged tile, that they fixed. There was a new meter placed at the apartments downtown, that will hopefully help with the water pressure issues for the residents. Town Marshal Jared Baer sent the Council some estimates for new cameras for the Police Department. Jared also reported that the new police truck is finished. Council Member Darwin Miller presented the idea of having a town wide Spring Cleanup, this year. Town Marshal Jared Baer volunteered to get estimates on dumpsters. Acting Ambulance Director Sam Pinkerton, reported that the ambulance department has had 17 runs and 7 refusals. Sam stated that he will be gone for one week at the end of March. Cody Runk will be filling in for Sam, while he is gone. Fire Chief Kenneth Burns announced that he is preparing for the eclipse traffic. Council Vice President Michael Johnson reported that the Senior Café will be on March 20th. Marilyn Maxwell, Mainstreet Committee, announced some upcoming events in town. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt at the park, on March 30th, Town wide Garage Sales on May 4th and 5th, and the Ladies' Tea on May 18th. Clerk Treasurer Judy Thomas stated that she has been working with Suzy Bass to get the 2023 year closed out. Judy also said that she is looking into a possible USDA loan owed by the town. Judy announced that there is an upcoming INDOT meeting, and there has been a request for a Wolcott representative to attend. There will also be a meeting with Jim Morris regarding the information on fiberoptic internet coming into town. Janell Hofstetter brought to the Council’s attention that there is a hydrant that needs removed on her property. Water Superintendent Robert Thomas will be working on getting that removed. Marshal Jared Baer said that there will be some county roads being repaired with chip & seal on May 4th. Meeting adjourned.

Council Meeting March 5, 2024 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 Wastewater Superintendent: Jeff Province Town Marshal: Jared Baer Town Attorney: Jacob Ahler Other: Daryl Orns, Mark Bachman, Susan Bachman, Marilyn Maxwell, Jerry Lietz, Larry Klink, Conner Ross, Sam Pinkerton, Michell Earney, Janet Gross, Kenneth Burns, George Matthew, Sandy Miller, and Janell Hofstetter. Absent:           Council Member Rex Pearson Council President Cameron Emond opened the Council Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. The February 6th and February 20th were presented for approval. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to approve the February 6th and 20th Council Meeting minutes. Council Member Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Wastewater Superintendent Jeff Province stated that the polymer tank will be in on Monday. Water Superintendent Robert Thomas reported that he is working with Brian Furrer to get a new meter in at the apartments downtown, to help with some water pressure issues. Town Marshal Jared Baer reported that the new police truck is almost finished. Jared notified the Council that the new truck is in need of cameras. After some brief discussion about purchasing cameras, it was decided that the issue will be tabled until the next meeting. Sam Pinkerton reported, on behalf of the Ambulance Department, that everything is going well. Sam did state that the ambulance is shorthanded, at the moment, but that they are pushing through. Sandy Miller, from RWCDC, announced that the next Senior Café will be held on March 20th, at 5pm. The next RWCDC meeting will be on Tuesday, March 12th. Michelle Earney stated that the Wolcott Summer Festival committee will be hosting a fish fry fundraiser on April 19th. Janet Gross, Mainstreet Committee, announced that there will be warm welcome baskets for new home owners, and informative folders for new renters, in Wolcott. Janet also stated that Mainstreet has been working to give all of the 4th grade students Bobby the Wonder Dog books. Donations were given by the Bank of Wolcott and Farney’s Service Center. The Mainstreet committee will, also, be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt at the park, on March 30th! Clerk Treasurer, Judy Thomas, notified the Council of an issue with house numbers not being on homes. House numbers are needed for emergency officials, in the event of an emergency. Judy also stated that she is working on getting Bank Recs reconciled from 2023. Judy has called Suzy Bass, and has been working with her to get 2023 closed out. Judy has also discovered a Wastewater loan in the amount of $1976,000.00 that is still owed by the town. After some discussion, the details of this loan will be looked into further. Jim Moore, from SURF Internet, presented bringing fiberoptic internet into Wolcott. The fiberoptic will be 2-3 ft in the ground. This will not cost any extra money for the town to be installed. If residents choose to partake in this service, it will provide faster and cheaper internet for homeowners. Jim stated that there would be no contracts or extra fees for the customers. After much discussion, it was decided that the Council will discuss this subject with Jim further, at a later date. Council President Cameron Emond presented an invoice for sewage cleanup at a residential property on Scott Street, caused by the town. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to pay the invoice. Council member Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Water Superintendent Robert Thomas reported that the brown water issue is being worked on. The Town is currently in the process of getting the media changed at the water plant. Council Vice President Michael Johnson discussed getting the TIF District meetings started back up. After some discussion, Town Attorney Jacob Ahler stated that he will be contacting Rebecca Trent about restarting the meetings. A concerned resident brought to the Council’s attention that there needs to be a stop sign on Homer Lane. Metting adjourned.

Council Meeting February 20, 2024 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 Wastewater Superintendent: Jeff Province Town Marshal: Jared Baer Other: Janet Gross, Marilyn Maxwell, Kenneth Burns, Sam Pinkerton, Clinton Kauffman Absent:           Town Attorney Jacob Ahler Council President Cameron Emond opened the Council Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. The December 2023 and January 2024 Financials were presented for approval. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to approve the financials for December 2023 and January 2024. Council Vice President Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Wastewater Superintendent Jeff Province reported that he has been having issues with part of the Wastewater plant. Jeff stated that he is working on getting these issues fixed. Town Marshal Jared Baer collected bids for the Ford Taurus. The Town only received one bid, for $6500.00. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to accept the bid for $6500.00. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Sam Pinkerton reported, on behalf of the ambulance department, that everything is going well. Fire Chief Kenneth Burns reported that he recently replaced batteries in some of the fire trucks. Marilyn Maxwell stated that the Mainstreet Committee received a grant for $1000, with the help of RWCDC, for the Wolcott Warm Welcome Baskets. Clerk Treasurer Judy Thomas announced that she has hired Karie Holder as a Deputy Clerk and has hired a cleaner for the building, as well. Judy brought to the Council’s attention that she was under the impression that she would be covered under health insurance, starting on her first day in office. Health insurance does not cover the town employees until 30 days after their hire date. Since Judy was told that her coverage would start immediately, she requested that the Town pay for s portion of the medical bills that she accrued during the month of January. After some discussion, Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion for the Town to pay $2946.27 of Judy’s medical bills. Council Member Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Sam Pinkerton notified the Council that the Ambulance Department is looking at purchasing an IPad, for the ambulance. Sam asked the Council if the IPad would be able to be added to the Town’s Verizon account. After much discussion, it was decided that the issue will be discussed at the next Ambulance meeting. The Council received three applicants for the Street Department position, and will be conducting interviews on Thursday, February 29th. The TRECS Collection Agreement was presented for approval. This agency will help take care of delinquent water bills. Council Vice President Michael Johnson made a motion to accept the TRECS Agreement. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Utility Clerk Breanna Plantenga told the council that there will be a Fiberoptic internet company coming to the next meeting to inquire about putting fiberoptic internet in Wolcott. Clerk Treasurer Judy Thomas swore in Deputy Clerk Karie Holder for her Oath of Office. Meeting adjourned.

Council Meeting February 6, 2024 Present:          Council President: Cameron Emond, Vice President: Michael Johnson Council Members: Darwin Miller, Betty Hoster, Rex Pearson Clerk Treasurer: Judy Thomas, Deputy/Utility Clerk: Breanna Plantenga Wastewater Superintendent: Jeff Province Town Marshal: Jared Baer Town Attorney: Jacob Ahler Other: Daryl Orns, Sandra Gloss, Susan Bachman, Mark Bachman, Edwin Buswell, Janet Gross, Kenneth Burns, and Janell Hofstetter Council President Cameron Emond opened the Council Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. The January 3,2024 Council Meeting minutes were presented for approval. Council Member Rex Pearson made a motion to approve the minutes. Council Member Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Wastewater Superintendent, Jeff Province, reported that there was a main plugged with grease, on Scott Street. The line was jetted and the had to be raised.  This resulted in a boil order for part of the town. Since there was work done to a line, water testing had to be done. Jeff reported that both of the water tests came back good. Jeff Fish, from Common Wealth, attended the meeting to touch base on the ‘brown water’ complaints that the Town has received. Jeff stated that he is here to consult, when needed. After much discussion, Jeff Fish made a recommendation that the Town backwash every other day, rather than once a week. He also recommended that the water samples be taken while the plant is actively running. Town Marshal, Jared Baer, reported that the Taurus has been listed for sale, and he is currently accepting bids for the vehicle. Sandy Miller reported that the RWCDC received a grant for the Senior Cafe. The Senior Café is on the third Wednesday of every month. The Senior Café is for aged 55 and older. There is a meal provided, along with a game of Bingo. Council Member Michael Johnson reported on behalf of White County Economic Development, that there has been discussion about adding more housing in Wolcott. Janet Gross stated that the Mainstreet Committee will be doing Wolcott Warm Welcome folders, rather than baskets, for new homeowners/renters. Town Attorney Jacob Ahler discussed the Town’s TIF meetings being put on hold. Clerk Treasurer Judy Thomas announced that she will be hiring a Deputy Clerk in the office, and has received 9 resumes so far. Judy also stated that she will be hiring someone to clean the building twice a month, for the Council Meetings. The office is currently working on getting the previous clerk removed from the Town’s Life Insurance policy. Judy mentioned that she has cancelled the cell phones lines for the Clerk Cell and Jared’s Work Cell. In place of the cell phone lines, Judy asked the Council to approve a cell phone stipend once a month for Jared and herself. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to approve a monthly cell phone stipend for Judy and Jared. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Judy also stated that she is working on getting the Bank Reconciliations straightened out, from the previous clerk. Judy requested an audit from SBOA, and has been in contact with them. Judy stated that she may be hiring Suzy Bass to come in and assist her in the office. The Council had discussed hiring a Street Department employee. After some discussion, Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to hire a Street Department Employee. Council Vice President Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Council President Cameron Emond announced that the Town has applied for another Street Community Crossing Grant through Ken Smith. The TRECS Agreement got brought up, that was tabled at the previous meeting. The TRECS program is a collection agency, that would be used to collect past due water bills. After much discussion, the subject was tabled. Council Vice President Michael Johnson made a motion to table the TRECS Agreement, until they gather more information. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Edwin Buswell from KIRPC has been speaking with Council Vice President Michael Johnson about applying for a grant to replace some water lines in town. Council Vice President Michael Johnson made a motion to move forward with getting the OCRA Grant to replace water lines in town. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Utility Clerk Breanna Plantenga approached the Council about a resident that had a big leak during the cold front. The resident was leaking at almost 300 gallons/hour and a plumber could not come out to fix the leak for an entire week. Breanna asked the Council for approval to remove any excess sewage fees outside of the resident’s average usage, for a sewage break. Council Vice President Michael Johnson made a motion to approve the sewage break. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Meeting adjourned.

January 9, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes Present:           Council President: Cameron Emond, Vice President: Michael Johnson Council Members: Darwin Miller, Betty Hoster, Rex Pearson Clerk Treasurer: Judy Thomas, Deputy/Utility Clerk: Breanna Plantenga Water Superintendent: Bob Thomas, Wastewater Superintendent: Jeff Province Town Marshal: Jared Baer Other: Sandra Gloss, Mark Bachman, Susan Bachman, Daryl Orns, Pam Jordan, Carey Jordan, Janet Gross, Michelle Earney, Steve Young, Jerry Lietz, Kenneth Burns, Marilyn Young, Marilyn Maxwell Absent:           Town Attorney: Jacob Ahler Council President Cameron Emond opened the Council Meeting with the pledge of allegiance. Newly elected council members Cameron Emond, Betty Hoster, and Darwin Miller were sworn in, and signed their Oath of Office. All Council Members signed the Nepotism Agreement. The Council voted on Council President and Vice President. Council Member Rex Pearson made a motion for Cameron Emond to be the Council President. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion for Michael Johnson to be Council Vice President. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Department heads were presented for approval. Water Superintendent- Robert Thomas Wastewater Superintendent- Jeffery Province Town Marshal- Jared Baer Fire Chief- Kenneth Burns Ambulance Director- Steve Young Park Board- Lori Bussell Council Vice President Michael Johnson made a motion to approve the department heads. Council Member Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to keep the Wolcott Enterprise and Herald Journal as the Town’s primary newspaper. Council Member Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to keep the Bank of Wolcott as the Town’s primary bank. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. The approval of membership dues was presented for the following organizations: Indiana Association of Cities & Towns, Indiana League of Municipal Clerks & Treasures, International Institute of Municipal Clerks, Indiana Rural Water Alliance, American Water Works Association, and Alliance Rural Water, AIM Legal Council for the Clerk’s league. Council Vice President Michael Johnson made a motion to approve the membership dues for 2024. Council Member Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. The December 19, 2023 Council Meeting minutes were presented for approval. Council Member Rex Pearson made a motion to approve the December 19th minutes. Council Member Betty Hoster second the motion. Council Vice President Michael Johnson and Council Member Darwin Miller abstained from voting, due to not being present at the December 19th meeting. Council President Cameron Emond voted to approve the minutes. Motion carried 3-0. Wastewater Superintendent Jeff Province reported that everything is going well at the Wastewater Plant. Jeff stated that the water heater at the plant has just been replaced. Jeff will be going to classes with the Alliance once a week to get his Wastewater license. Water Superintendent Bob Thomas stated that he is working on getting quotes to get a filtration system put in at the Water Plant, to get rid of the manganese in the water. Council Member Darwin Miller brought up using a chemical to temporarily fix the brown water issue. After some brief discussion, it was decided that getting a filtration system would be a better option. Council Vice President Michael Johnson stated that he has contacted KIRPC about getting a grant to replace water pipes in town. Bob Thomas wanted Council approval to get the median changed out at the Water Plant. Council Member Michael Johnson made a motion to get the media changed out at the Water Plant. Council Member Darwin Miller made second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Town Marshal Jared Baer picked up the new truck for the police department. Jared reported that he will be getting bids to sell the Taurus. Jared also reported that he will be ordering equipment for the new truck. Jared then asked the Council to approve a contractor to come in and install some of the equipment. Council Vice President Michael Johnson made a motion to approve the hire of a contractor to install the equipment into the truck. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Jared also stated that he has observed some unsafe sidewalks in town. After some discussion, it was decided that Jared would look into the sidewalk removal and/or repair. Council Vice President Michael Johnson made a motion for Jared to look into getting the sidewalk removed/repaired. Council Member Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Council Vice President Michael Johnson reported that White County Economic Development is very interested in developing Wolcott. Jerry Lietz presented on behalf of White County Area plan, that there are policies and regulations being put in place, in the event that BP puts in CO2 lines in White County. Michelle Erney reported that the Summer Festival will be on July 5-6. Marilyn Maxwell reported that the Mainstreet Committee has been doing Warm Welcome baskets for first time home buyers in Wolcott. The Mainstreet committee is currently working on getting a grant to help out with the Warm Welcome Baskets. The Mainstreet committee will also be giving out 70 Bobby the Wonder Dog books to the fourth graders, at the end of January. Clerk Treasurer Judy Thomas reported that she took office on January 1st and everything is going well. Judy told the Council that she has classes coming up in January that she will be attending. Judy stated that she is currently looking for a missing check, as well as working on getting bank reconciliations straightened out. Council Member Darwin Miller brought up hiring a part time street employee. After some discussion, the subject has been tabled for the next meeting. The Council appointed representatives for the following: KIRPC – Jannell Hofstetter White County Economic Development - Michael Johnson RWCDC – Darwin Miller and Cameron Emond Area Plant – Betty Hoster Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to appoint the representatives. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Donations: Council Vice President made a motion to donated $6,500.00 to the Mainstreet committee. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Darwin abstained due to nepotism. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to donate $6,000.00 to the Summer Festival committee. Council Member Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Council Member Betty Hoster made a motion to donate $7,500.00 to the Remington Wolcott Community Development Committee (RWCDC.) Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Darwin abstained due to nepotism. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to donate $3,200.00 to White County Economic Development. Council Member Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. The Council discussed cancelling the second meeting in January due to a lack of availability. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to cancel the second meeting in January. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 3-1 Michael Johnson opposed. Resident, Pam Jordan, spoke to Marshal Jared Baer about concerns regarding residents parking vehicles on sidewalks, and concerns about residents blocking the view out of an ally with their vehicle. Deputy/Utility Clerk Breanna Plantenga presented at TREC Collections program to the Council for approval. The information was previously left by former clerk treasurer, Pam Bennett. The program would allow the town to work with TRECS to take significantly past due water bills to collections. After some discussion, the topic was tabled until the Council could speak with the town attorney about the agreement. An online complaint form is in the works for residents, on the town website. Marshal Jared Baer discussed the town having a spring cleanup this spring. After much discussion, it was decided that Jared would look into quotes for dumpsters. Council Member Darwin Miller stated that he has been looking into the price of microphones for the council members, to help the residents hear the council better at meetings. Meeting adjourned.

Council Meeting December 5, 2023 Present: Cameron Emond, Rex Pearson, Jerry Lietz, Michael Johnson, Jacob Ahler, Breanna Plantenga, Abby Ewen, Bob Thomas, Jeff Province, Jared Baer, Betty Hoster, Steve Young, Kenny Burns, Mark Bachman, Susan Bachman, Daryl Orns, Larry Klink, Carey Jordan, Pam Jordan, Michelle Earney, Marilyn Maxwell, Marilyn Young, Sany Miller, Judy Thomas, Janet Gross, Nanette Whitmire, Theresa Dye, Mallory Bowman, Laura Jordan, Jeff Fish, Logan Plantenga, Lucio Ternieden, Janell Hofstetter, Louis Chader. Absent: Darwin Miller (Council Member), Pam Bennett (Clerk Treasurer) Council President Cameron Emond opened the meeting with the pledge. The November 21st minutes were presented for approval. Council Member Rex Pearson made a motion to approve the November 21st minutes. Council Member Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Wastewater superintendent Jeff Province said that the furnace at the Wastewater plant needs to be replaced. Jeff stated that he is estimating the value to be around $4,000. Council Member Jerry Lietz made a motion to replace the furnace at the Wastewater Plant for $4,000. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion Carried 3-0. Jeff Province then told the Council that the leaf vac is currently down, due to broken parts on one of the wheels. Jeff has ordered new parts to get it fixed. Water Superintendent Bob Thomas introduced Lucio Ternieden, from IDEM, to address the brown water issue in town. Lucio stated that he was in town last week to review the water at the water plant, and everything looks good. He also let it be known that Indiana has experienced a lot of red/brown water complaints this year. At the water plant, all of the IDEM requirements for the town’s water have all checked out, meaning that the water that is coming out of the plant is in great condition. Lucio informed the concerned residents that the red/brown color in the water is caused by iron. Manganese is the black color that will appear in water or cause the black ring in toilets. The water plant is designed to remove iron, but not manganese. There is currently a plan in motion to see if the town can obtain a manganese filtration system for the water plant. Residents were told to let Bob Thomas know when they are having brown water, so that the Town can make a map of affected homes. Council Member Michael Johnson stated that he has emailed KIRPC to see if the Town can get a grant to replace some waterlines. Jeff Fish, from Commonwealth explained that the water plant is doing exactly what it is supposed to do, and that not many water plants have filters to get rid of manganese. While flushing hydrants can help clear lines, it can also disturb the iron in the pipes, and can cause the iron to be more present in resident homes. Utility Clerk Breanna Plantenga stated that anyone who has a complaint should fill out an official complaint form in the office, or online. The floor was then open for residents to share their concerns. Marshal Jared Baer presented his monthly report. Jared then informed the council that he is waiting on an invoice for the new truck. Sandy Miller, from RWCDC, announced that they have obtained a grant to help fund the Senior Café, in Wolcott. The Senior Café is for anyone 55 years or older and is located at Wolcott Christian Church on the third Wednesday of every month. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz updated the Council on what Area Plan is working on, regarding the BP putting in CO2 lines in the ground. Michelle Earney reported that the Summer Festival planning is coming along. Marilyn Young reported on behalf of the Mainstreet Committee, that the Christmas Décor has been put up, and the windows have been painted downtown. Marilyn then reported Mainstreet’s yearly report of everything that they have done in Wolcott in 2023. Town Attorney Jacob Ahler presented his 2024 retainer for approval, in the amount of $20,000. Council Member Michael Johnson made a motion to renew the retainer. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Jacob also stated that the Town will need to replace Clerk Treasurer Pamela Bennett on the TIF Committee, upon her departure from the town. Ken Smith sent in an invoice for the PASER report for 2023 grants. Council Member Michael Johnson made a motion to pay the invoice. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Resident, Pam Jordan asked the Council where she can find commonly asked ordinances. Marshal Baer and Utility Clerk Breanna Plantenga told everyone that there is now a rack outside of the office doors that contains commonly asked ordinances. The Town website has also updated the ordinances to make them easily accessible. Pam also expressed concern over junk cars/properties in town. Council President Cameron Emond read the salary ordinance for the second reading. There was an invoice that was missed during the wastewater construction. Council Member Michael Johnson made a motion to pay invoice #7 in the amount of $150,279.67. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Council Member Michael Johnson made a motion to transfer funds into the wastewater construction account to cover the invoice. Council member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Utility Clerk Breanna Plantenga told the Council that Clerk Treasurer Pam Bennett, and Deputy Clerk Abby Ewen, want pre-paid on their December 29th paychecks, in order to avoid having a W-2 for 2024. After some brief discussion, the Council denied the request. The Council made a vote to change the name on the checking account from Pam Bennett as of December 31, 2023 to Judy Thomas, January 1,2024. Council Member Rex Pearson made a motion to change the name on the checking account. Council Member Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The upcoming clerk treasurer, Judy Thomas told the Council that she has some training coming up for her new position. Pam Bennett has lined up Suzy Bass and Todd Caldwell to help train Judy at the beginning of the year. After some discussion, the Council decided that Suzy and Todd could be hired, at Judy’s discretion. Council Member Jerry Lietz made the motion, Council Member Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Deputy Clerk Abby Ewen discussed that she will be stepping down to part time at the end of the year. Council President Cameron Emond announced that the first meeting of the year will be on January 9, 2024. Meeting Adjourned.

Present: Sandra Gloss, Mark and Susan Bachman, Steve Young, Betty Hoser, Ken Smith, Charlie Scott, Noah Oliver, Marilyn Maxwell, Marilyn Young, Janet Gross, Larry Klink, Jennilynne Kyburz, Judy Thomas, Kenny Burns, Addison Ewen, Breanna Plantenga, Abby Ewen and Caden Spencer. Absent: Darwin Miller and Michael Johnson Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Open Council Meeting: Approve minutes or memoranda December 5,2023 Council Member Rex Pearson made the motion to approve the minutes. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Approve the Financials: Nov 2023 Council Vice President Jerry Lietz made the motion to approve the financials. Council Member Rex Pearson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 1.      Department Heads reports: Jeff Province: Wastewater/Stormwater- No Report Robert Thomas: Water/Street-Going to change the media filter to take out the manganese. Need a filter. Getting a quote and money will come out of the ARPA money. Marshal Baer: Town Marshal-Got the invoice for the truck and check has been cut. 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-No Report Jerry Lietz: Area Plan Committee-No Report Michelle Earney: Summer Festival Committee-No Report Marilyn Maxwell: Main St Committee- Need volunteers to help take down the Christmas Decorations. The Main St will be handing out baskets for new homeowners or new residents. The first basket went to Riley Ewen Jacob Ahler: Town Attorney- no report Pamela Bennett: Clerk-Treausurer no report Old Business: Ken Smith: update. There is still some work that needs completed by Town and Country. Ken Recommended that the town give Town and Country until April 30th to complete the work. Send a letter stating that the work be done by April 30th or the town will call the bond. He also recommends that we go a head and pay the invoice. Council member Rex Pearson made the motion to send a letter and the money. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Salary ordinance: Final reading Vice President Jerry Lietz made the motion to approve the salary ordinance. Council Member Rex Pearson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 1782 notice: Vice President Jerry Lietz made the motion to approve the 1782. Council Member Rex Pearson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 New Business: Area Plan Jennilyn: Amend Zoning #A72- Ch7 and Ch14 for carbon renewables. The question was asked that if the state approves the Carbon renewables what that do for White County. The state can approve the state Ordinance but the County Ordinance stands. Council Member Rex Pearson made the motion to approve the amendment. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Ordinance 2023-12-19: Election: Protects the town from the cost of a caucus. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz made the motion to approve the ordinance. Council Member Rex Pearson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Psi Iota XI Gamma Upsilon Chapter: Donation for the Angel Tree Project. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz made the motion to donate $500.00. Council Member Rex Pearson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Keystone Training: There is a class in Jan for training in Keystone. Judy asked to go. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz made the motion to send Judy to training. Council Member Rex Pearson Seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Charlie Scott: Asking about the water. Cameron explained what they are trying to do to fix the situation. Charlie said he feels he is wasting a lot of water waiting for the water to clear so he can take a bath. He said he will be patient a little longer. Meeting adjourned

Council Meeting November 21, 2023 Present: Breanna Plantenga, Abigail Ewen, Rex Pearson, Jerry Lietz, Cameron Emond, Michael Johnson, Sandra Gloss, Ken Smith, Mark Bachman, Betty Hoster, Steve Young, Jeff Province, Robin Foley, Leroy Simon, Janet Gross, Janell Hofstetter, Jared Baer, Judy Thomas, and Kenneth Burns. Absent: Council Member Darwin Miller, Town Attorney Jacob Ahler, and Clerk Treasurer Pamela Bennett. Council President Cameron Emond opened the meeting with the pledge. The November 8th Minutes were presented for approval. Council Member Rex Pearson made a motion to approve the November 8th Council Meeting minutes. Council member Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion passed 3-0. The financials were presented for approval. Council Member Michael Johnson made a motion to approve the financials. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion passed 3-0. Wastewater Superintendent Jeff Province reported that the everything at the Wastewater Plant is going well. Town Marshal Jared Baer reported to the Council that the Ford Explorer, driven by Deputy JR Northcutt, is going to need to be replaced. Marshal Baer stated that he got an estimate for $48,000 for a new Ford Explorer and is currently waiting on an estimate from Dodge. Marshal Bear presented the idea of purchasing a new vehicle before the end of the year and also stated that they will be selling the Taurus. Council Member Jerry Lietz made a motion to approve the purchase for a new police vehicle up to $43,000. Council Member Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion passed 3-0. Janell Hofstetter reported that the Mainstreet Committee will be putting a manger scene under the electronic sign. Janell also reported that the Holiday Bazaar went well. Council Member Jerry Lietz reported on behalf of the Area Plan Committee, that BP wants to put lines underground, in White County, that contain CO2. Area Plan is working on putting guidelines in place, in the even that this takes place. Jerry also reported that NIPSCO is almost done cutting down trees around town. Ken Smith presented options on how to proceed with the contractor that was hired to do the streets and sidewalks in town. The contractor has not come back to finish what was started. Ken recommended either fining the current contractor $100/day until the job is complete, or hiring a new contractor to finish the job, if the current contractor has not finished by December 1st. Ken also presented a PASER (Pavement Surface Evaluation and Rating System) report to be approved. This grant is due each year by December 1st. Council Member Michael Johnson made a motion for Ken Smith to write that grant for the town. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Council President Cameron Emond read the 2024 salary ordinance. The salary ordinance will need to be read two more times before approval. Judy Thomas, future Clerk Treasurer, stated that she will be going to two Clerk classes in December, and to the Newly Elected Officials conference in January. Better Hoster, future Council Member, will also be going to some of these classes, as well. Judy also stated that she will be training with current Clerk Treasurer, Pamela Bennett, for one hour on December 29th. Council Member Michael Johnson made a motion for the Town to pay for the classes. Council Member Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion passes. 3-0. The Council discussed that the first meeting of the year will be on January 9th, due to the New Year holiday. Council President Cameron Emond adjourned the meeting.

Town of Wolcott Council November 8,2023 6:00 p.m. Town Hall 101 W North St. Present: Larry Klink, Judy Thomas, Janet Gross, Lori Bussell, Carey Jordan, Pam Jordan, Robin Foley, LeRoy Simon, Breanna Plantenga, Bob Thomas, Rick Fish, Jeffery Province, Kenny Burns, Steve Young, Betty Hoster, Jacob Ahler, Ken Smith, George Mathews, Rex Pearson, Darwin Miller, Jerry Lietz, Cameron Emond, Michael Johnson, Pam Bennett, Darrell Orns, Karen Deno, Jerry Deno, Nanette Whitmire. Jasmine Province, Suzi Minnear, Libby Fontain and Kaden Schini. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Open Council Meeting: Ken Smith: Ken gave an update on the progress of the road work. It has not been finished. Town and Country have until the end of November to finish. Approve minutes or memoranda: October 17,2023 Council Member Rex Pearson made the motion to approve the minutes. Council Member Michael Johnson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-1 Council Vice President abstained due to not being at the Oct. 17th meeting, Approve the Financials: 1. Department Heads reports: Jeff Province: Wastewater/Stormwater- plant is going well. Sticks and Leaves: Please separate the two or they will not be picked up. Leaves are picked up every Monday. Sticks are picked up every 1st and 2nd Monday until April. Robert Thomas: Water/Street-Wells were not communicating over the weekend, so Bob was on call all weekend to make sure they were running properly. Marshal Baer: Town Marshal- There was a monthly handout given. JR’s car is having issues. Jarod is going to encumber money for a new car. He will be getting a quote. Lori Bussell: Park Board-Project is almost finished. Windmill company has offered to put stone and sand next to the road to help with the finishing touches. Council Member Darwin Miller asked if they would put a barrier at the corner of 4th St. and the parking lot. Lori said that would have to be a next year project as she is over budget. 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-Had Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Angel’s Embroidery. There is a jewelry store inside as well and there was ribbon cutting for that as well. The economical survey that the WCEDC said they could pay for is not 3500.00 it is 325,000.00. Was told to check with KIRPC to see about getting a grant. Jerry Lietz: Area Plan Committee- on Oct 18th there was a meeting held in Monticello with the Area Plan. Indiana Beach built a building without the proper paperwork. When the inspector went to inspect the building, he was asked to leave. There is a lawsuit of White County vs Indiana Beach. There is going to be a meeting about renewable and carbon energy. Jacob Ahler said that there is 4 counties coming together and consulting with an attorney to try to get this stopped. They are wanting to store some gas down below the water resources. This would not be in the best interest of the residents. Michelle Earney: Summer Festival Committee- No Report Marilyn Maxwell: Main St Committee-Report given by Janet Gross. Holiday bazaar Nov 18th. They will be holding a Christmas contest again this year. The windows downtown will be painted for the holidays again this year. Brian Furrer will be donating the money for the contest and the windows. Jacob Ahler: Town Attorney- Asked about the annex of North and South of town. He was told that it has been put on the back burner for now. Pamela Bennett: Clerk-Treasurer- Resolution 2023-8-11- Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to approve the Ordinance. Council Member Rex Pearson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Asked if the projector should be ordered and was told to go ahead and order it. Old Business: Chicken Ordinance: final reading. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz made the motion to approve the Ordinance. Council Member Darwin Miller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-1 with Council Member Rex Pearson voting against. New Business: Pam Jordan: Blocked Alley- There is an alleyway that is obstructed, by piled wood and vehicles, at the corner of Scott and Burke. Pam has gotten a run around by the county and state. Marshal Baer said that he would take care of the issue. CommonWealth: Jeff Fish Brown water. Jeff Fish explained the process of the backwashing of the water. It is backwashed three times, on Tuesdays, with 60 minutes between. Going to make it to where there will be 90 minutes. This should give the tank time to empty out to the wastewater plant and clear up the dirty water problem. It will take approx. 30 days to see a difference. Remove Liens: property’s that participated in the housing grant. If the grant has not been removed from your home you can contact the Indiana housing division in Indianapolis. Renewal of employee Health Benefits: Same policy. Increase $1235.80 per month. $14829.60 for the year. For a town our size this is one of the best policies. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to renew the Employee health benefits. Council Member Rex Pearson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Resident comments: Adjourn

Town of Wolcott Council Minutes October 17,2023 6:00 p.m. Town Hall 101 W North St. Present: Cameron Emond, Rex Pearson, Michael Johnson, Betty Hoster, Ken Smith, Jared Baer, Mark Bachman, Sandra Gloss, George Matthew, LeRoy Simon, Robin Foley, Judy Thomas, Janet Gross, Bob Thomas, Breanna Plantenga, Jeff Province, Tom Bennett, Larry Klink, Pam Bennett, Janell Hofstetter, and Kenny Burns. Absent: Darwin Miller and Jerry Lietz Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Open Council Meeting: Approve minutes or memoranda: October 3, 2023. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to approve the minutes. Council Member Rex Pearson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Approve the Financials: September 2023 Council Member Rex Pearson made the motion to approve the financials. Council Member Michael Johnson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 1. Department Heads reports: Jeff Province: Wastewater/Stormwater-Fred Fluke is willing to act as our wastewater consultant at $1500.00 a month. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to accept Fred Fluke as our wastewater consultant. Council Member Rex Pearson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Robert Thomas: Water/Street-Catch basin has been fixed. Engineer Ken Smith talked to Bob about the brown water in the town. He suggested that they try. Ken has applied for a permit to add Ortho and Poly phosphate. Signs are ordered for the compost bin waiting for them to send a spec to be approved. Marshal Baer: Town Marshal- Received a $9000.00 for DUI, School bus and Seat belt safety program. Lori Bussell: Park Board-No Report Steve Young Sr: Ambulance Director-Waiting to get a date for the CPR class. Kenneth Burns: Volunteer Fire Department-No Report Sandy Miller: RWCDC-No report Janell Hofstetter: KIRPC-No Report Michael J Johnson: WCEDC- Talked about going to the commissioners meeting to ask for help with the Lost revenue and the water being in the red. Their suggestion was to call KIRPC and see about a grant Jerry Lietz: Area Plan Committee-No Report Michelle Earney: Summer Festival Committee- No Report Marilyn Maxwell: Main St Committee- Janell Hofstetter gave the report on behalf of Main St. Halloween At the town hall and a Holiday Bazaar. Jacob Ahler: Town Attorney- no report Pamela Bennett: Clerk-Treasurer- in the middle of an audit. Old Business: Ken Smith-update. There is a list of projects that need to be attended to. Ken said that they have until October 30 to finish the projects. Chicken Ordinance: Second reading New Business: Cameron Emond: Randy Stasser has offered to do an economical study for the town. WCED has offered to pay for the project. This will let us know how the downtown project will affect the taxes and water rates. Janelle Hofstetter asked if this was only going to benefit the town. Council President Cameron Emond let her know that it would benefit Brian as well. Council Member Rex Pearson made the motion to accept the offer of the Economical Study. Council member Michael Johnson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Resident comments: Mark Bachman: Asked when the sidewalks would be finished. The trenches and clean up have not been completed. Council President reiterated that Town and Country have until October 30 to finish up the project. Adjourn