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Town of Wolcott Council Meeting November 1,2022 6:00 p.m. Present: Jerry Leitz Darwin Miller Jeff Province Marilyn Young Michael Johnson Cameron Emond Jarod Baer Breanna Wood Bob Thomas Abby Ewen George Mathew Kenneth Burns Sandra Gloss Larry Klink Kenneth Burns Pamela Bennett Open with the Pledge to the flag Approve the Minutes for Oct 4 & 18,2022. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to approve the October minutes. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 1. Department Heads reports: Jeff Province: Wastewater/Stormwater- No Report Robert Thomas: Water/Street- Leaves are finished for the year and chipper has been put away. The Water department is running well. Marshal Jared Baer: Town Marshal- Things are going well Lori Bussell: Park Board- No Report Steve Young Sr: Ambulance Director-No report Kenneth Burns: Volunteer Fire Department- Changed all the lights to LED’s in the Engine room Sandy Miller- RWCDC and Food Pantry- No report Jenell Hofstetter KIRPC- She has been in contact with Brownfield and EDA 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- Christmas Bazaar. Marty Cotterman is painting the windows Downtown for Christmas Jacob Ahler: Town Attorney- No report Pamela Bennett: Clerk-Treasurer- I will be out for a little while. Having major surgery on my Shoulder. Abby is ready to fill in for me. Old Business: Robert Ballucci CommonWealth: Need to approve NO: 16 $93009.75, NO: 17 $20234.20, NO 18 $343.754.02 CommonWealth Engineer invoice NO: 53953 $3710.66 Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to pay all invoices. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Approval of the Substantial Completion Certificate: Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to approve the Substantial Completion Certificate. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Change Order #3: Putting up more lights at the new wastewater plant. $39499.41. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz made the motion to approve CO#3. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Janelle Hofstetter Property: It has been recommended that the line and hydrant be removed. The cost is going to appox: $15,000.00. Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to remove the line and hydrant. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 40 Dollar General: Get water to Dollar General appox cost $23,000. F&K Construction has been approved to do the project. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to finish the water project for Dollar General. Council Member Darwin Miller seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Relocation of fire hydrants: Fire Hydrant on 4th st is at the highway. It needs to be relocated. F&K Construction will Relocate the Hydrant. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to relocate the hydrant. F&K Construction to do the job. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 There are Hydrants to be moved along 5th st. that need to be relocated. The Council thinks it would be best to wait until 2023. Council member Michael Johnson made the motion to wait to relocate the hydrants until 2023. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 New Business: Ken Smith: Ken is going to be helping the town get a grant for street and sidewalk improvements. There is 6.9 miles that will be applied to resurface. He has found two streets that were not on the street inventory. He is going to see if he can get the streets added to the inventory. Trash Bids tabled until the December meeting. George Mathew has a hole in his yard. Councill President Cameron Emond will go and look at the hole. Adjourn: Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to adjourn. Council Member Darwin Miller Second the motion. Motion carried 4-0

Town of Wolcott Council Meeting October 18,2022 6:00 p.m. Present: Absent: Jerry Leitz Rex Pearson Darwin Miller Jeff Province Marilyn Maxwell Marilyn Young Pam Bennett Patrick Culp Michael Johnson Cameron Emond Jarod Baer Walt Owens Breanna Wood Bob Thomas Abby Ewen George Mathew Open with the Pledge to the flag Approve Financials: September claims. Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to approve the September claims. Council Vice President Jerry Leitz second the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Old Business: ARPA Fund: Clerk-Treasurer Pamela Bennett proposed that the money that was allotted for the Blume-Miller project and old water plant be reallocated back to the ARPA fund. There is $30,000.00 in the Capital Improvements fund. Clerk-Treasurer Pamela Bennett proposed that the Council use the Capital Improvements Fund to pay for the projects. Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to reallocate the money back to the ARPA fund and use the money in the Capital Improvements fund to fund the projects. Council Vice President Jerry Leitz second the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Blume-Miller project: Cowboy excavating summitted an estimate. After very little discussion. CouncilMember Darwin Miller made the motion to accept the estimate and get a contract from Cowboy Excavating. Council Member Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Schuh Construction: Estimate and/or contract. Schuh Construction is going to do the work for the old water plant. Council Vice President Jerry Leitz made the motion to have Schuh Construction to move forward with the repairs on the old water plant. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 3-0 CommonWealth: Seeing if Thieneman will fill in drywell at the old water plant. Waiting on word from Rob Bellucci to see if Thieneman is will to do the job. New Business: Superintendent Patrick Culp: 2017 Referendum for the Tri-County School Corporation. Superintendent Patick Culp came to present the referendum. They have done a wonderful job with the referendum money. In May of 2017, Tri-County community passed an Operations Referendum with a historic approval rate of over 91%. This referendum is helping to make our county school on the best in Indiana. The Cooperation made promises in 2017. They continue to keep those promises. Some of the promises are hours of research, conversations, interviews, meetings, phone calls, and surveys. In person meetings at Tri-County and a task force. Promises fulfilled for the Jr/Sr high school are an additional Counselor, Separating the duties of Transportation/athletic director and assistant Principal. Increase staff, renovations on the Band/Choir room, Ag room, welding class, and the auditorium. Promises fulfilled for TCP/TCI are full time Principal’s at both schools, Additional Elementary teachers, one instructional aide per grade level. Improvements to the outdoor appeal and maintenance of the facilities. EX: outdoor lighting at TCP, Cameras at all buildings and repair chipped brick and siding. Additional use of the funds. Additional Counselor at both TCP/TCI, Additional Special Education Instructor at TCI, and addition of an English-Language Learner Instructor. In total, referendum funds support 16 certified and 15 classified staff members across TCSC. In addition to the staffing promises fulfilled, the Tri-County School Corporation promised and has kept the Referendum and debt Service tax rate neutral for our taxpayers. The Operating Referendum remains important to help ensure no deficit spending occurs within the district. The additional funds from the Referendum provide our students with the most impactful instruction in our schools, when our students are successful, our Remington and Wolcott communities become more vibrant and thriving benefiting our property and business owners. The Cooperation is trying for another referendum to start in 2023. They will be trying to not to have to raise the taxes for our communities. Tri-County is continuing to grow. In the past 4 years the enrollment has grown by 100 students. The classes are beginning to see 70 students currently. Bathrooms at Town Hall: The bathrooms at the townhall need updating. The town has funds that we need to use by the end of the year. This fund is allotted to the upkeep of the Town Hall. The town will be updating both restrooms. Painting, New sinks and stools. There is also some ceiling water damage that needs attention as well. We are looking for a Construction company currently. Resident Walt Owens raised concern that he would like for 3rd St to be paved. In 2023 The town is seeking a grant to pave streets in town. The Council Will take 3rd St under consideration. Brian Furrer has offered to donate garland for the town light poles for Christmas. Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to follow through with the donation of the garland from Brian Furrer. Council Vice President Jerry Leitz second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to adjourn. Council Vice President Jerry Leitz second the motion. Motion carried 3-0

Town of Wolcott Council Meeting October 4,2022 6:00 p.m. Present: Absent: Sandra Gloss Jacob Ahler Rex Pearson Michael Johnson Jerry Leitz Darrel Orns Bryce Wireman Mrs. Wireman Tom Bennett Berenize DelReal Will Clertz Jasmine Culp Michelle Earney Larry Klink Marilyn Maxwell Marilyn Young Cameron Emond Darwin Miller Pam Bennett Abby Ewen Jeff Province Bob Thomas Jared Baer Opened with the pledge to the flag Approve minutes or memoranda of the following meetings: September 6,2022 Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to approve the minutes. Council Member Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 1. Department Heads reports: Jeff Province: Wastewater/Stormwater-Generator: going to be putting the Generator on Gov. Deals. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz made the motion to sell the generator. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 The wastewater plant is wrapping up on construction. Going to be doing the final walk through Very soon. Robert Thomas: Water/Street- The paving on School Street, patch and pave through out town will be Underway in the next week or so Marshal Jared Baer: Town Marshal- Monthly report Lori Bussell: Park Board- No Report Steve Young Sr: Ambulance Director- No report Kenneth Burns: Volunteer Fire Department-Gave NIPSCO the report on the power surge. NIPSCO Rejected the claim. Turing over the claim over to insurance. Sandy Miller- RWCDC and Food Pantry-Food pantry served 212 residents. We need volunteers! Jenell Hofstetter KIRPC- No Report Michael J Johnson: WCEDC-No Report Jerry Lietz: Area Plan Committee- No Report Michelle Earney: Summer Festival Committee- In the planning stages for the 2023 festival Marilyn Young Main St Committee- Holiday Bazaar Nov. 19 8-3 @ TCI. Proceeds are going to the Back pack program. There is going to be a contest of who’s house is decorated for Christmas the best. 1st prize $400. 2nd prize $300. 3rd prize $200. 4th prize $100. Sponsored by Brian Furrer Jacob Ahler: Town Attorney- No Report Pamela Bennett: Clerk-Treasurer- Adopt 2023 budget. Council Member Michael Johnson made the Motion to adopt the 2023 budget. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Old Business: Robert Bellucci CommonWealth: I am still waiting on firm pricing for the fittings required to disconnect the existing 10” WM crossing under the highway from the existing 4” WM and redirect it to the new 8” HDPE WM installed by KDM’s sub. Pipe prices are all over the place it is difficult to get firm quotes on DIP fittings. The Contractor requested a sketch of the existing conditions to make sure they accurately priced what is required, which I have provided. I have also requested the quote for removal of the line on Janell to be sent over separate from the rest of the scope in an effort to bring closure to that issue. Once I have that I will transmit to the group along with the cost previously paid to install the line in the first place (for comparison purposes). They were initially wanting to send me everything at once (ie connection to 10”; removal of pipe on Janell; installation of the remaining hydrants); however, in an effort to get things moving to completion I have requested separate pricing. As soon as I have this piece, I will send it to the group. When I met them onsite, they indicated their schedule should open up in October. If for some reason it doesn’t, they indicated this effort should be something that could be knocked out over a couple of days if they were to be rained out on another site. My concern is they will be pricing everything up assuming they can knock it out in one trip (which is ideal for the Town); however, I would rather plan for the worse case which results in multiple trips to Town to complete everything requested. At this point I want to avoid any surprises / adds to the pricing similar to what I am currently navigating through with KDM (Cameron, you and I still need to schedule a meeting with Kevin to discuss his remaining cost claim, close him out, and make him go away). I will be working this weekend and continue to monitor emails and will transmit any and all information received regarding this initiative if and when it is received. WWTP The Contractor has requested Substantial Completion on the original contract work. I am in agreement with their request and have instructed my inspector(s) to develop a DRAFT punch list. Once I have that list, I will transmit to the Town for review and request any additional items that we may have missed. I will assemble the Certificate of Substantial Completion and transmit it to Pam for approval at your meeting on Tuesday. The next step will be to schedule a substantial completion walk-through with the Town, EDA, USDA, CEI, and the Contractor. Once completed, USDA will request the Town assemble a letter for use of remaining funds (the balance of our contingency $$). As a reminder, those funds are grant monies that you don’t want to give back. Items that I am aware of currently desired by the Town’s Utility staff include supplemental access to for DO sampling at the UV cascade aeration structure and upgrades to the existing laboratory / office building. My project engineer is currently working with the waste hauler and landfill to finalize acceptance of the Town’s sludge so both dumpsters can be hauled, emptied, and new bags installed. The first sample of material pulled was too wet and didn’t pass the paint test (essentially when placed in a coffee filter liquid material still leaked through). My engineer will schedule a trip to the plant next week to obtain additional samples and transmit them to the lab. Council Member Michael Johnson has volunteered to be the liaison between Robert Bellucci and the Council Clerk-Treasurer Pamela Bennett talked about a Community Crossing grant for paving roads this is a matching grant. Ken Smith is will to help us get the grant. If the Council wants to go this route, we will need to approve the agreement. Council Vice President Jerry Leitz made the motion to approve the agreement. Council Member Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Salary Ordinance for 2023: Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to pass the 2023 Salary Ordinance. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Revising of the employee handbook: Council Vice President Jerry Leitz made the motion to accept the Revisions of the employee handbook. Council Member Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Council Vice President Jerry Leitz talked about the issue of dogs barking through the night in town. Town Marshal Jared Baer has talked to the owners and will talk to them again. The emergency system is almost ready to be launched. Water Superintendent Bob Thomas will get the info for the pipes underground for the study that is needed for the state. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to adjourn. Council Member Darwin Miller second the Motion. Motion carried 4-0

Town of Wolcott Council Minutes September 6,2022 6:00 p.m. Present: Cameron Emond Marilyn Maxwell Jerry Lietz Marilyn Young Darwin Miller George Matthew Rex Pearson Janell Hoffstetter Michael Johnson Breanna Wood Pamela Bennett Abby Ewen Jacob Ahler Steve Young Jarod Baer Betty Hoster Kenneth Burns Matt Hall Michelle Earney Ken Smith Emily Albaugh Ken Remenschneider Council Meeting: Opened with the pledge to the flag Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to approve the minutes or memoranda of the following meetings: August and Executive Meeting. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion passed 4-0 Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to approve the financials for August 2022. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion passed 4-0 1. Department Heads reports: Jeff Province: Wastewater/Stormwater- Construction is winding down. Clean-up has begun. Everything is going well. Robert Thomas: Water/Street-Clear wells had rust issues that has been taken care of now. Waiting on The estimate for paving School Street. Possum Problem on personal property that Bob knows is not the Town’s responsibility. Marshal Jared Baer: Town Marshal-Marshall Baer is going to be advertising he Charger for sell soon. He Turned the monthly report. Marshal Baer addressed the problem with cats and dogs not getting registered Matt Hall: Park Board-Gave an update on what is going on in our park. The Park Board is looking into Paving the circle and gathering estimates. They are going to be upgrading the merry go round and fencing At the ballfield. Steve Young Sr: Ambulance Director-No report Kenneth Burns: Volunteer Fire Department-Has not heard from NIPSCO. Will have to file a claim With insurance. Sandy Miller- RWCDC and Food Pantry- August we helped to feed 109 people. Did some upgrades To the clinic. There is a 5k and bazaar coming up to help out the back pack program. Jenell Hofstetter KIRPC-no meeting. KIRPC did have a USDA housing workshop. Michael J Johnson: WCEDC-There was a group formed that is helping the elderly with different needs. Talked about the need for housing so that new jobs will come to White County. Jerry Lietz: Area Plan Committee-Area plan would like to be kept informed about the strategic plan The town is working on at this time. There are some work on rezoning issues. Michelle Earney: Summer Festival Committee-planning is in the work for the 2023 festival. George Blissett: Main St Committee- No report Jacob Ahler: Town Attorney- needed to know where we are on the Hofstetter property and South end Of town. The Council is waiting on the figures from the new contractor before they can proceed. Pamela Bennett: Clerk-Treasurer- Emond Drainage Service was going to do the work at the Bloom And Miller property’s due to state statute and nepotism, Emond Drainage Service cannot do the project. The company had already ordered the piping for the project. The town should buy the piping from the Company in the amount of $2369.96. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to pay this Invoice for Emond Drainage Service. Miller Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion Carried 4-0. Council Member Darwin Miller has been mowing the foreclosed properties in town. According to the Indiana Statute Council Members can only make $250.00 above the compensation for being a Council Member. The town owes Darwin $160.00. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to pay Darwin Miller for mowing. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Council member Darwin Miller had to refrain from voting due to be on the Main Street Committee Board. Old Business: Robert Bellucci CommonWealth: Rob wasn’t able to make the meeting so Council President Cameron Emond had to give his report. Cameron presented Invoice #15 in the amount of $208,017.98. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz made the motion to pay invoice #15. Council Member Michael Johnson Second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 President Emond also presented invoice 53-4-33 for CommonWealth in the amount of $24,807.56. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to pay the invoice. Council Member Darwin Miller Second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Change order #2 in the amount of $54,912.11. The stairs that are being added for safety for the wastewater Workers. Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to approve CO #2. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 KDM is asking for a meeting about the final invoice. Approval for Baker-Tilly to do a rate study for the URT tax cut. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz made The motion to approve the rate study. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 The town was asked to enter a contract for Tony Rodgers coming over to sign papers and consult with The wastewater Superintendent. The contract is for $1000.00 a month. Council Member Darwin Miller Made the motion to accept the contract. Council Member Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Water Service Amendment #9-2022-6 approval: Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to approve the amendment. Council Member Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Meeting amendment 9-2022-6-2: Council member Darwin Miller made the motion to pass the amendment. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Presented the 2023 Budget to be approved: Council Member Michael made a motion to approve the budget. Council member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Ken Smith Municipal Civic: Introduced us to Community Crossing Grants. They open up in January and July 2023. The match can be from 25-50%. Mr. Smith will help us with the grants. There will be a proposal presented at the October meeting. Ken Remenschneider of Kimely-Horn and Associates: We have entered an agreement with Kimely-Horn to guide us with the Comprehensive plan. It will take 5 months to get the first part of the plan done. Will be working with area plan. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to approve the agreement. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz second that motion. Motion carried 4-0 KIRPC: Approval of the agreement for KIRPC to be the grant administrator. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to approve agreement. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Additional Appropriation Resolution 2022-16: Approval of additional appropriation for the Park Fund. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to approve the appropriation for the Park Fund. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Ordinance to Reduce 2022-17: Reduction of budget 2023. Council Member Rex Pearson made the motion to approve the Ordinance to Reduce. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Appointment of Library Board member: Appointment of Megan Gretencord. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to approve the appointment of Megan Gretencord to the Library Board. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 The Town is in need of a media projector, movie screen and sound barriers for the Council Room. Clerk-Treasurer Pamela Bennett presented the quote and products. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to buy the equipment. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Trick or treat date and time: Trick or treat will be October 31,2022 6-8 P.M. TIF District: The Reedy Group has sent a proposal to help us with the TIF District. Not to exceed $10,000.00 Council Member Michael Johson made the motion to approve the Proposal. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Employee Phones: It has become necessary to have employee phones. The town can get a government rate of $24.99 a month. The $55.00 Monthly Stipend will end when the Phones are Delivered. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to get 5 employee phones. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Members of Main Street: There is a situation in the Main Street Committee. This situation is being taken care legally. The Members do not have the money for Council representation. Town Attorney, Jacob Ahler, is willing to represent Darwin Miller, Marilyn Young, Marilyn Maxwell, Dick and Brenda Crowe, Don Gray, Marcy Robelo, and George Matthews using the Town’s retainer. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion for the Town Attorney Jacob Ahler to represent the manes mentioned. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion Carried 4-0 Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to adjourn. Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0

PRESENT: ABSENT: GEORGE BLISSETT STEVE YOUNG MICHAEL JOHNSON SHANNON HOLUP BETTY HOSTER DARWIN MILLER JANELL HOFFSTETTER WALT OWENS ROBERT BALLUCCI MARILYN MAXWELL JEFF PROVINCE WAYNE WINKLER BREANNA WOOD PAMELA BENNETT REX PEARSON JERRY LIETZ CAMERON EMOND MICHELLE EARNEY JACOB AHLER Opened with the pledge of allegiance Approval of the minutes from June and July. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz made the motion to approve the minutes. Council member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Approval of the July Financials: Council Vice President Jerry Lietz made the motion to approval the financials. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 2-1 Council Member Rex Pearson voted nay do to not reading the financials 1. Department Heads reports: Jeff Province: Wastewater/Stormwater- Construction is going well. Construction should be finished by the end of July. Robert Thomas: Water/Street-No report Marshal Jared Baer: Town Marshal-wants to amend the golf cart ordinance. He would like to include all Four wheels, slow moving sign and proper lights. Lori Bussell: Park Board-No report Steve Young Sr: Ambulance Director- No report Kenneth Burns: Volunteer Fire Department-No report Sandy Miller- RWCDC and Food Pantry- No report Jenell Hofstetter KIRPC- Comprehensive plan was discussed. Head Start is needing help. Michael J Johnson: WCEDC- No Report Jerry Lietz: Area Plan Committee- Small town meeting. Discussed the building of homes Michelle Earney: Summer Festival Committee- Summer Festival went very well. Wanted to get Permission for the Summer Festival in 2023. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz made a motion to have the 2023 Summer Festival. Council member Rex Pearson Second the motion. Motion carried 3-0 George Blissett: Main St Committee- The Committee is planning a Fall Festival and Winter Bazaar. Dates will be determined at their next meeting. Jacob Ahler: Town Attorney- Jacob has had contact with Janell’s attorney. They are ready to proceed with what the Council has voted on or to new negotiations. Pamela Bennett: Clerk-Treasurer- TREC Collection. The TREC program is a collection agency. The Client submits the info to TREC. TREC finds the people that need to pay a back bill. If the person doesn’t Pay, the moneys will be deducted from their tax refund. This is done at no cost to the town. Council Vice President asks how long before we turn the bill over to Collections. We have a system that we use to try and collect the debt. It takes 60 days before we turn the debt over to be collected. Old Business: Robert Bellucci CommonWealth Ø August Status Report for WWTP Project Ø Contractor PPA14 Ø CEI Invoice 53208 Ø Change Order No. 1 (this was approved last month and just requires Cameron’s signature) The new WWTP is online and performance is continuing to improve now that we have dialed the Oxidation ditch to running 1 of the 3 rings to accommodate lower flows/loading. Final wall concrete will be poured for the new sludge holding tank scheduled for 08-03-2022. Ongoing sitework; electrical; / instrumental & controls work; and previously approved change order #1 activities. Items for the Council to approve: TCI PPA #14 =$337,345.00 CEI Invoice #53208=$38,607.45 (CE/ RPR/ Post CE / O&M / Start-up / AIS / AMP) Items for the Council to discuss and approve Proposed CO#2 = $93,797.50 T&M associated with locating existing force mains from industrial park - $12,173. Additional support/access along 20” header in oxidation ditch- $10,164 Additional stairs and landing to improve access between the clarifiers and the oxidation ditch. – $19,139.00 Council Member Rex Pearson made the motion to approve CO#2. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Ø August Status Report for Water Ø CEI has connected with F&K (RUSS); I was redirected to Chad Kuns and am waiting for a call back to schedule the site visit. Ø Received PPA request #3B fir KDM (mob / demob; service line reconnections; and testing / disinfection of new 8” WM) Ø Received cost from KDM associated additional work authorized inclusive of installation of water line, valve, and hydrant across from Janell’s property and replacement of existing hydrants and additional isolation valves (see below for PPA #3C) Ø Also received change order request for KDM associated with potholing; televising existing sewer of confirm sewer additional locations; supplemental granular fill; additional mobilization costs; and additional restraints required at the connection to the existing DG WM. Ø These costs are currently under review for comparison to original scope work to confirm if quantity adjustment credits are due based upon actual work performed. Ø KDM PPA #3B = $49,362.000 Ø KDM PPA #3C= $53,43750. Council Member Rex Pearson made the motion to pay claims #3B and #3C. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Windmill update: They have received the permit to be able to keep their offices at 11854 W US 24 Wolcott. Baker-Tilly- Working on the water rate study for the URT tax reduction. Water and Meeting amendments were table until September 6 meeting. TIF: The committee has two more meetings to complete so we can send over the paperwork to George Loy. Contract with Monon to be able to have Tony Rodgers Help with training our new wastewater employee. Monon is wanting us to send them $1000.00 Every month. Clerk-Treasurer recommended that the Council not agree to this Contract. Tony can come over after hours and do paperwork. Decided to table until September 6 meeting. Resident George Blissett let the Council know that there has been damage to his lawn. The construction trucks are clipping George’s lawn when coming out of the plant. Rob did say that the construction company will take care of the damage. Marilyn Maxwell Wolcott Main Street Committee: Marilyn wanted to get permission to go for a grant for Main Street. The grant is for the old liquor store. Council Member Resident Walter Owens asks if 3rd street could be paved when the paving is done. Council President Cameron Emond did say that 3rd street will be on the list. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz made a motion to adjourn. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 3-0

Present: Absent: Cameron Emond Jacob Ahler Darwin Miller Jerry Lietz Pamela Bennett Rex Pearson Breanna Wood Michael Johnson Jeff Province Robert Thomas Kenny Burns Daryl Orns Jerrilyn Hall George Matthew Mark Bachman Larry Klink Open with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Council Meeting: Approve minutes or memoranda of the following meetings: May and June 2022 Approve the Financials for May and June 2022 Council President Cameron Emond asked a couple of questions. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz asked why we are paying to board a dog. Marshal Baer answered Jerry’s question and made the statement that we need a kennel here in town. 1. Department Head reports: Jeff Province: Wastewater/Stormwater- Everything is going well Robert Thomas: Water/Street-Had the filters worked on and they are working good now. Marshal Jared Baer: Town Marshal-The new evidence locker is finished. Added a couple of cameras at the Townhall. The Clerk’s office has access to the camera Lori Bussell: Park Board- No Report Steve Young Sr: Ambulance Director-Needs house numbers on houses Kenneth Burns: Volunteer Fire Department-No Report Sandy Miller- RWCDC and Food Pantry-No report Jenell Hofstetter KIRPC-No Meeting Michael J Johnson: WCEDC-A food company has inquired about building at the Industrial Parkway. New Windmills are going up on US 16. Jerry Lietz: Area Plan Committee-No Report Michelle Earney: Summer Festival Committee- Festival was a success. Starting to plan for next year George Blissett: Main St Committee- No report Jacob Ahler: Town Attorney- Janell Hofstetter Property. There was a question asked about how the Council feels about removing or moving the hydrant. Every Council Member said they would like to have the lines and hydrant removed from her property. Council Vice President jerry Lietz made the motion to remove the lines, Hydrant and restore the ground. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Janell is concerned about the lack of communication. Jacob told Janell that he is not at liberty to talk to her. All Communication has to go through her attorney. Jacob said that he will get ahold of Janell’s attorney and Get a time to get the lines and hydrant removed. The ground will be restored as well. Pamela Bennett: Clerk-Treasurer- House bill 1245. We are no longer allowed to charge tap fees for residents. There will be a developmental fee of 5000.00 or cost to put hook up the Sewer or water lines. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to start charging a developmental fee. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 It is time to raise the water deposit. Pamela suggested that Renter’s deposit should be $300.00. Homeowners water deposit will be $200.00. Council Member Michael Johnson made a motion to raise the deposit rates. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Old Business: Robert Bellucci Commonwealth: I have a PPA for TCI and monthly invoice that will need Town approval. WWTP Construction meeting is tomorrow. Change Order No 1 is being drafted. Rob still needs to meet with F&K to get their price for finishing the WM tie in between Farney and Janell. That quote will also include the remaining hydrants and removal of the line and hydrant on Janell’s property (assuming the Town formally approves tonight). Startups at the WWTP going well and we are transitioning to demo of the old plant. PO #13 for $232,664.50. Invoice Commonwealth $16319.51 Council member Michael Johnson made the motion to pay both invoices. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Change order #1 in the amount of $71,764.28. Demolition of the old building at $170,000.00. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to approve Change order #1 and the demolition of the old building. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Rob would like to have another meeting this month to approve an invoice from KDM. TIF: The Committee has had one meeting. There will be more meetings scheduled. Baker-Tilley: We need to hire them to do a rate study done for the URT changes. After a little discussion, Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to have a rate study done. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 New Business: Jerrilyn Hall Area Plan: Amend Ordinance #A70. After the reading of the changes, Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to approve the amendment. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Amend ordinance #A7. After the reading of the changes, Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to Approve the Amendment. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Comprehensive Planning Committee: Representing the Town Council, Council President Cameron Emond, Representing Business owners, Roots and Eatery Owner Amber Farrington. Representing Residents of Wolcott, Clerk-Treasurer Pamela Bennett. Council Member Rex Pearson made the motion to approve the Committee Members. Council Member Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Windmill agreement for the town: After a little discussion, it was decided that this is not good for the Town and its Residents. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz made the motion to not accept the agreement with the town. Council Member Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Mark Bachman: Thanked Bob Thomas for finding the issue with his water and getting it fixed. Marshal Jared Baer: Marshal has hired two part time Deputy’s. Deputy Aaron Page and Matt Powell. He would like to change the amount a part time Deputy can make. He would like to make it $19.00-23.00. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to change the rate. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. George Matthew Resident: Would like signs at both ends of Homer Lane. Bob will take care of this issue. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to adjourn. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion 4-0

Present: Cameron Emond, Council President Jerry Lietz, Council Vice President Darwin Miller, Council Member Rex Pearson, Council Member Jeff Province: Wastewater/Stormwater Robert Thomas: Water/Street Marshal Jaerd Baer: Robert Bellucci Kenneth Burns: VFD Jenell Hofstetter, Resident Emmy Wang Summer Fest Shannon Holup Jacob Ahler: Town Attorney Pamela Bennett: Clerk-Treasurer Marilyn Young, Main St Committee Julia Boyd Mark Bachman, Resident Breanna Wood, Utility Clerk Abby Ewen, Deputy Clerk Sandra Gross Rick Bennett Steve Young Betty Hoster Sandy Miller John Cannon Absent: Michael Johnson, Council Member Opened with the pledge to the flag. Approve minutes or memoranda of the following meetings: Approve the Financials for July 2022 1. Department Heads reports: Jeff Province: Wastewater/Stormwater-Things are going well with the changeover. Will be flushing Hydrants within the next week. Robert Thomas: Water/Street- No report Marshal Jared Baer: Town Marshal-Will be enforcing ordinances and writing tickets. Will be Understanding. Handed out his monthly report Lori Bussell: Park Board- no report Steve Young Sr: Ambulance Director-Residents need to have house numbers. Asked Jared to send a letter and put it in the next newsletter Kenneth Burns: Volunteer Fire Department-NIPSCO is not wanting to pay for the damage done to the electric at the fire department. Still working to try to get the money back Sandy Miller- RWCDC and Food Pantry- Things are going well. Getting a new Generator for the Clinic. Next RWCDC meeting will be June 15 Jenell Hofstetter KIRPC-No Meeting Michael J Johnson: WCEDC- No Report Jerry Lietz: Area Plan Committee- The County is going to utilize the land fill. Michelle Earney: Summer Festival Committee- Festival is falling into place. They are happy to be Working with Marshal Baer George Blissett: Main St Committee- They are going to have mannequins dressed as service men at the Sign, Dedicating a bench in the name of a resident, putting Pot People downtown, Shop Galore on 24 and Plans for a Chicken Noodle Dinner Jacob Ahler: Town Attorney- Proposed to get an easement survey for Janell Hofstetter’s land. Pamela Bennett: Clerk-Treasurer- Talked about the Conference and Vacation. Old Business: Rob Bellucci Commonwealth: Rob has a PPA for TCI and monthly invoice that will need Town approval. WWTP Construction mtg is tomorrow. Change Order No 1 is being drafted. Rob still needs to meet with F&K to get their price for finishing the WM tie in between Farney and Janell. That quote will also include the remaining hydrants and removal of the line and hydrant on Janell (assuming the Town formally approves tonight). Startups at the WWTP going well and we are transitioning to demo of the old plant. Invoice #8 Needs approved for payment $380920.99. Change order #1 Needs approved for the amount of $49,774.28 Had to change inspectors for the Construction. Rob asked that the Council approve the change and to Approve Mike as the inspector. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz made the motion to approve the change in the inspector. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion Carried 4-0 Council Vice President Jerry Lietz made the motion to approve the Invoice #8 and Change order #1 Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion Carried 4-0 Council Member Michael Johnson was absent. TIF: Approval for the committee. Committee Members are Shannon Holup, Shay Balchunas, Brandi Schemerhorn and Michael Johnson. Council Member Darwin Miller Made the motion to approve the committee members. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 John Cannon representative of Attorney General Todd Rokita: The attorney General’s office has 400 attorneys working on Phone scams. There are 800 billion Phone scams a day. The General Attorney’s office has been able to stop 100,000 so far. They have their work cut out for them. The Office also handles unclaimed money for the state. The Attorney General is also suing the Biden Administration for $500,000 over the border wall. The General Attorney’s office is also working on Medicaid and Medicare fraud. This type of fraud is getting to be a large problem. They are also covering Consumer Protection and Cyber Security. EDP Corporation: Mr. Bennet gave a presentation on the Wind and Solar farms. There are 200 billion wind and solar farms. They are going into the 3rd phase of the wind farms here in White County. One of the things that EDP has done for White County is, put a new Fire Truck in Reynold’s. They presented an agreement with Wolcott. The Council is to take it into review and vote in the next meeting. Mowing of abandon houses in town. Council Member Darwin Miller wants to mow the grass. It is an ordinance violation. Town attorney Jacob Ahler is going to be sending Marshal Baer a templet for abates. Clerk Treasurer Pamela Bennett: Proposed to stop using Sound Advice for our IT due to them raising their fees. Pamela Suggested that we hire Hayden Baer for IT. Pay him $15.00 an hour. Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to hire Hayden Baer for IT. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion Carried 4-0 Roots Eatery would like the parking stripes and handicap parking repainted. Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to have the painting done. Council Member Rex Pearson Second the motion. Motion Carried 4-0. Marshal Jared Baer would like for Overtime be made into comp time for the Marshal’s Department. The Council asked that he write a policy for the change. Baker-Tilley: The state is doing away with Utility Regulatory Tax. Need to have a rate study done to determine the difference and do an Amendment for the change. Tabled until July Meeting. Tree Amendment: Want to amend the Ordinance to say that dead trees are to be removed and taken to the Compost bin. Can call NIPSCO to come and cut down the trees that are dead close to their power lines. Shannon Holup: Requesting that a snow route sign be put up in front of her business. Council President Cameron Emond asked Bob Thomas to order two of the signs. Council Member Rex Pearson Made a motion to go to two meetings a month. One to take care of Financials and one for Legal matters. The meetings will be the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 4-0 Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to adjourn. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0

Town of Wolcott Council Meeting May 3,2022 6:00 p.m. Present: Absent: Cameron Emond Pamela Bennett Jerry Lietz Michael Johnson Darwin Miller Rex Pearson Breanna Wood Abby Ewen Jacob Ahler Kelly Gardner Chad Reynolds Darrel Orans Marilyn Maxwell George Blissett George Mathews Michelle Earney Robert Bellucci Jeff Province Mark Bachman Kenneth Burns Margaret Duffy Jaceb Baer Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Public Meeting: KIRPC: Wolcott Comprehensive Plan Planning Grant. Adjourn Public Meeting Council Meeting: Approve minutes or memoranda of the following meetings: April 4,5,6 and 19,2022 Approve the Financials for April 2022 1. Department Heads reports: Jeff Province: Wastewater/Stormwater- Robert Thomas: Water/Street- Marshal Herre: Town Marshal- Lori Bussell: Park Board- Steve Young Sr: Ambulance Director- Kenneth Burns: Volunteer Fire Department- Sandy Miller- RWCDC and Food Pantry- Served 147 people/ 41 cars Jenell Hofstetter KIRPC- Michael J Johnson: WCEDC- Jerry Lietz: Area Plan Committee- Michelle Earney: Summer Festival Committee- George Blissett: Main St Committee- Jacob Ahler: Town Attorney- Pamela Bennett: Clerk-Treasurer- Clerk Institute, Michigan City, June 12-16 Old Business: Robert Bellucci CommonWealth: Water Utility Summary: Ø WM installation to DG is complete and has passed all bacteriological testing. Ø Service line reconnections, inclusive of the 2-inch tap to Farney to commence the week of 5-9-22. Ø Cut and cap of the old 2-inch line previously feeding the DG will occur at the same time service line crew is mobilized to the site. Ø Upon completion of the service line work; crew will initiate hydrant relocation activities. Ø No PPA this month from KDM. Ø Regarding Janell’s property, we need formal direction from the Town Council to remove (or relocate) the new hydrant previously installed on her property. WWTP Summary: Ø Ongoing construction activities at the site. Ø Ongoing coordination with Utility staff, testing lab, and landfill to get sludge bags hauled off and replaced. Ø Next construction meeting is 10am tomorrow morning at Town Hall. Ø Ongoing coordination with farmer regarding easement access to the existing effluent / outfall sewer (our scope requires replacement of that line). Ø Contractor PPA #11 = $294,569.87 requires approval from the Council so we can send to the County for their approval and payment (see attached). Ø CEI Invoice 52260 for RPR, O&M Manual Assembly, Construction Engineering, and Survey = $36,231.63 requires approval from the Council so we can send to the County for their approval and payment (see attached). Alliance Rural Water: Update on Jeff’s internship. Bob Thomas’s raise of 5%. New Business: Utility Rate Tax: Hiring Baker-Tilly to help with this tax cut and rate study Salary Ordinance Amendment: Essential worker’s bonus. Residents Comments and Questions: Adjourn:

Town of Wolcott Executive Meeting April 4,2022 6:00 p.m. Present: Council President, Cameron Emond Council Vice President, Jerry Lietz Council Members: Michael Johnson Rex Pearson Darwin Miller Ambulance Secretary Betty Hoster Fire Chief Kenneth Burns White County Sherriff Bill Brooks Clerk-Treasurer Pamela Bennett Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag The Topic of the Executive meeting: Issues between the County Sherriff's office and the Town of Wolcott Ambulance Dept. There was a lot of conversation between Sherriff Bill Brooks, Betty Hoster, Kenneth Burns and the Council. A resolution plan was discussed and put into motion. Meeting adjourned

Town of Wolcott 101 W North St Town Hall April 5,2022 6:00 Present: Cameron Emond, Council President Jerry Lietz, Council Vice President Darwin Miller, Council Member Michael Johnson, Council Member Rex Pearson, Council Member Jeff Province: Wastewater/Stormwater Robert Thomas: Water/Street Marshal James Herre: Kenneth Burns: VFD Jenell Hofstetter, Resident Michelle Earney: SFC Marilyn Maxwell: Main St Committee Jacob Ahler: Town Attorney George Mathew: Resident Pamela Bennett: Clerk-Treasurer Rob Bellucci: CommonWealth Darrell Orns, Resident Jason Stoller, Resident Autumn Stoller, Student Marilyn Young, Main St Committee Emily Albaugh, KIRPC Joe Rogers, WCAP Jerrilyn Hall, WCAP Ashley Ford, Student Robin Schneidt, Resident Heaven Wyatt, Student Faith Chamberlain, Student John Ward, Resident Debbie Cooper, Resident Mark Bachman, Resident Breanna Wood, Utility Clerk Abby Ewen, Deputy Clerk Opened with the pledge to the flag. Cameron Emond, Council President opened the Public Meeting. Emily Albaugh KIRPC: The Town is applying for a Comprehensive Planning Grant. The Council will be looking a head 10 years and executing the plan. Emily Announced that there is a survey On the town web-site so the residents can give ideas and what they would like in future. The Grant is for $48,600.00 With the Town matching at $5,400.00. The grant will be awarded May 19,2022. Emily Albaugh presented a resolution for the town to approve for the grant. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to approve the resolution for the grant. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 5-0 Council Vice President Jerry Lietz made a motion to adjourn. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion Carried 5-0 Council President Cameron Emond opened the Council Meeting. Approval of the February Minutes. Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to approve the March minutes. Council Member Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 5-0 Approval of the Financials: Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to approve the March financials. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion passed 4-1 Council Member Rex Pearson was not able to look at the financials so he voted Nay Jeff Province: Wastewater/Stormwater- New plant is on schedule and going well. Robert Thomas: Water/Street: Everything is ok. Had to replace a filter at the water plant Town Marshal Jim Herre: Marshal Herre turned in a letter of intent to retire as of May 1,2022. Announced that the I-65 Murder has been solved. Kenneth Burns: Volunteer Fire Department: NIPSCO is not going to repay for the damage at the fire station. NIPSCO is calling it an act of God. Jenell Hofstetter KIRPC: Nothing to report Jerry Lietz: Area Plan Committee: Nothing to report Michelle Earney: Summer Festival Committee: Wants a letter sent to Amber Farrington, of Roots, to let her know that the beer garden has been approved. Marilyn Maxwell: Main St Committee: There will be an Easter Egg Hunt at the Community Building April 16,2022 @ 1:00. The Main St will be doing a Blessing of the Motorcycles and Trike’s for a safe summer. Jacob Ahler: Town Attorney: Nothing to report Pamela Bennett: Clerk-Treasurer: There is a Free seminar with the Treasurer of State. It is Middlebury, IN. The town will pay for food and mileage. Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to pay for the food and Mileage. Council Member Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 5-0 Ordnance 2022-4-4 Establishing trash pick up regulations: Guidelines for Trash Totes to be put away. Second Reading. Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to adopt Ordnance 2022-4-4. Council Member Vice Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion was 2-2 Council Members Rex Pearson and Michael Johnson were against. This left Council President Cameron Emond to break the tie. He voted for the ordnance. Motion then carried 3-2. Robert Bellucci CommonWealth: Robert Presented invoices 9-10 for the wastewater construction project. Invoice 9 in the amount of 362,425.00. Invoice 10 in the amount of $427,867.65. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to accept these Invoices and to pay them. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Robert said that KDM turned in an invoice that was not itemized. Robert will be sending another invoice soon. Resident Janell Hofstetter asked Robert about the water line being put in on her property. Robert said he will look into the matter Robert Bellucci has offered to do our water audit at no cost to the town. Council Member Jerry Lietz made the motion for CommonWealth to do the town’s water audit, at no cost to the town. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 5-0 Alliance Rural Water: Chad Reynolds came to our February meeting to talk to us about an Emergency Alert System. The Council wanted time to read all the material. The emergency alert system will be of no cost to the residents of The Town of Wolcott. Every household can get either a text. Email or phone call of the alerts. After reading all the material Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to get an emergency alert system. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 5-0 Alliance Rural Water: Nexpay system. With the Nexpay System the Residents will be able to pay online With either a Check, Debit Card or Credit Card. The fees are lower the that of PayGov. The residents can pay their bill 24/7. Council Member Jerry Lietz made the motion to change from Paygov to Nexpay. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 5-0 There is a windfarm going in on the northside of the Town of Wolcott. This is slated to start in late summer. Joe Rogers White County Area Plan: Amendment to A#68 and A#69. A#68 Amusement and Entertainment zoning. It has been made that there will be no set back for the residence on the lakes. It is also changing that public parking of stone will need to be pavement. A#69 the height of the peak of the garages and storage barn. The height needed to be higher due to storing of boats and RV’s. The height is changed from 19’ to 25’ at the peak. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to accept the Amendment to A#68 and A#69. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 5-0 Joe Roger presented new maps for the Town of Wolcott. The Council looked over the maps and with very little discussion. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to accept the new maps. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 5-0 The Marshal department is in need of a new vehicle. Deputy Marshal Jarod Baer found a new truck for $28,399. After very little discussion, Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to buy the new truck for the Marshal’s Department. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion carried 5-0 Alliance Rural Water internship: The town has the opportunity to send Jeffrey Province to the internship. This is a two-year program. When Jeffrey has completed the course, he will be certified and licensed for the water plant. He will continue to strive for his wastewater license. The town will be paying for a laptop for this course and all of Jeffrey’s books. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to send Jeffrey to the internship. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion carried 5-0 Bob Thomas is going to Indianapolis for training April 12-15. The town is to pay the hotel and food. Council Member Darwin Miller made the motion to pay for the hotel and food. Council Member Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 5-0 The town needs to take Council Member Michael Johnson off the checking account. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz made the motion to remove Michael Johnson off the checking account. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 5-0 Resolution 2022-9 Transfer of Funds: Water Construction to Water Fund the amount of $12160.00 This resolution is to reimburse water for the paying of an invoice for Water Construction project. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to transfer funds from Water Construction to Water. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 5-0 Resolution 2022-11: Proceeds of the town’s grant from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 The Proceeds have not as yet been delegated. Council Vice President Jerry Lietz made the motion to Accept the Resolution. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 5-0 Resident Mark Bachman: Mr. Bachman is having Brown water from time to time. He did show the Council a picture of the water. He said that this has been going on since his meter was fixed. Mr. Bachman asked that we get an auto reply of receiving emails. Mr. Bachman was answered with a phone call and not an email. Resident George Matthews: Mr. Matthew is wanting stop signs at both end of Homer Lane. There is a stop sign on Waterworks Lane so the trucks will stop and not pull out in front of someone. He was wondering why the drains were not cleaned out and the sticks picked up. Bob was going to check on this the next day. There is a boat tied up behind the Gorney’s. George wanted to know if the town owned a boat? The town does not own the boat it belongs to the Gorney’s. Goerge also inquired about the Wright business behind the bank. There is a lot of equipment and items on the property. Marshal Herre said that it is zoned business and there is not a thing the town can do about the property. Council Member Michael Johnson made the motion to adjourn. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 5-0

Council Meeting December 7, 2021 6:00 p.m Town Hall 101 W North Street Present: Council Vice President: Cameron Emond Other: Council Member: Jerry Lietz Sandy Miller Council Member: Rex Pearson Robert Bellucci Council Member: Darwin Miller Edwin Buswell Utility Clerk: Breanna Wood Jared Baer Clerk Treasurer: Pamela Bennett Town Attorney Jacob Ahler Wastewater Superintendent: John Emond Council Vice President Cameron Emond opened the Council Meeting with the Pledge to the flag. Wastewater Superintendent John Emond stated that he has been printing off maps of the town to show what is going on under the town. John then presented his MRO report. John stated to the Council that Pamela Bennett had some concern over John spending his own money on projects for the town. Clerk Treasurer Pamela Bennett responded by saying that what John said was not true. She followed her statement by telling the Council, and John, that all she asked for was for John to bring the project that he had been working on to the meeting. After some disagreement, John presented the Council with a bill for the supplies that he used for the project. John then continued to explain that the leaf and stick issue in Wolcott is a “constant problem.” John explained that he has been working hard at the Wastewater Plant and that he has never refused to work with the Street Superintendent, to pick up the leaves and sticks. John called on Vice President Cameron Emond and asked if Cameron had received a text from him concerning the fact that the Street Superintendent refused to work with him on sticks and leaves. Vice President Cameron Emond responded by saying that he does not remember receiving the text. John then asked if the Council President or Vice President had forwarded the text to any of the other Council Members, to which Cameron Emond responded “no.” John expressed his concern over the Street Superintendent operating the leaf vac and wood chipper on his own. John concluded by stating that he resigns his position, but that he is willing to work through the following day to help with labs. Council Vice President Cameron Emond told John that he would appreciate if he would work the following day. Clerk Treasurer Pamela Bennett then asked John to put his resignation in writing. John then exited the meeting. Jared Baer reported that Wayne will be graduating from the academy and will be back to work on Monday December 13th. Sandy Miller announced that the Wolcott Clinic will be receiving a new backup generator. Sandy also stated that there will be 100 boxes for the food pantry this month. The food pantry will be on Wednesday, December 15th. Town Attorney Jacob Ahler presented an ARPA ordinance that will give ARPA money to the ambulance department. Council Member Jerry Lietz made a motion to approve the Ordinance. Council Member Rex Pearson second. Motion carried 3-0. An agreement to rehire Jacob Ahler as the town attorney was presented to the Council. Council Member Jerry Lietz made a motion to approve the agreement. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Clerk Treasurer Pamela Bennett told the Council that the printer in her office is not working well and needs to be replaced. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to allow Pamela to spend up to $500 on a new printer. Council Member Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Council Vice President Cameron Emond presented the November 2021 minutes for approval. Council Member Rex Pearson made a motion to approve the November 2021 minutes. Council Member Jerry Lietz made a second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Council Vice President Cameron Emond presented the November financials for approval. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to approve the financials. Council Member Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Robert Bellucci announced that there will be a construction meeting on the following day, Wednesday December 8th. Immediately after the meeting, he will be at the construction site to find out why there has been delays. Rob said that he will also obtain commitment for completion of the remaining work to be done. The Council then discussed how to move forward, now that John Emond had resigned. Due to the Water Superintendent Robert Thomas using his vacation days, John was the only one working that week. The Council decided to ask Robert Thomas to return to work. The Council, in return, decided to pay out Robert for his remaining vacation days. Council Member Daarwin Miller made a motion to pay Robert out for his vacation days. Council Member Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Town Attorney Jacob Ahler pulled searches for the easement issue between the Anker’s field and the construction site. Jacob stated that the Town owns the easement. The Council was presented an invoice by Common Wealth. Council Member Jerry Lietz made a motion to pay the invoice. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Council Member proposed that the Council should hire a part time employee to work on mainly streets. After much discussion, the Council decided to table the issue until they come up with details such as wages, a job description, and hours. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to table the part time employee discussion. Council Member Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The Council discussed giving a donation to the local sorority, Psi Iota Gamma Upsilon. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to donate $500 to the sorority. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Clerk Treasurer Pamela Bennett read aloud a resolution to adopt Robert’s Rules in the Council meeting. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to adopt Robert’s Rules. Council member Jerry Lietz second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The first reading of the salary ordinance for 2022 was presented. Council Member Jerry Lietz made a motion to approve the Salary Ordinance for 2022. Council member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The 2022 salary ordinance for elected officials. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to approve the salary ordinance for elected officials. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 3-0. A comprehensive development plan from KIRPC was presented to the Council. The Board of Zoning Appeals discussed jurisdiction over zoning. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Wolcott Town Council ARPA meeting 6:00 P.M. Town Hall Open with Pledge to the flag ARPA Essential Workers Premium pay. Marshal James Herre, and Water Superintendent Robert Thomas are intitled to up to $26,000. Deputy Marshal Wayne Winkler, Utility Clerk Breanna Wood and Deputy Clerk Abigail Ewen are intitled up to $12,000. Deputy Marshal Jarod Baer is intitled to $3,500. KDM Invoice: Approve invoice for the DG project 112,498.29 Adjourn