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Town Council Meeting Minutes

February 2007

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February 26 Meeting



SELLERSBURG TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

February 12, 2007


TOWN COUNCIL MEETING:
The Sellersburg Town Council met on February 12, 2007 at the Sellersburg Town Hall. Present were President Douglas J. Reiter, Vice President Michael N. Lockhart, Council Member Michael J. Hostetler, Council Member Douglas C. Pixley, Council Member Paul J. Rhodes, Town Attorney William P. McCall, III and Clerk-Treasurer David L. Kinder.


CALL TO ORDER:
President Douglas J. Reiter called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.

PRAYER:
Offered by Reverend Gary Fenner, Calvary Christian Church.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Offered by all present.

KEVIN WRIGHT, (Assistant Public Works Director) presents quotes from Delta Services, LLC for two portable generators at Covered Bridge Lift Station #1 and #2.

The quote for a Cummins 60DGCB 240V 3 PH portable generator rated at 60/55 Kw with built in 200A 3 pole breaker built-in, for Lift Station #1, including Generator & Automatic Transfer Switch, Materials and Labor is $31,443.00 (thirty-one thousand four hundred forty-three dollars).

The quote for a Cummins 35DGBB 240V 3 Ph portable generator rated at 35/32Kw with 150A 3 pole breaker built-in for Lift Station #2, including Generator & Automatic Transfer Switch, Material and Labor is $27,463.00 (twenty-seven thousand four hundred sixty-three dollars).

Michael N. Lockhart makes a motion to approve the purchase of portable generator for Covered Bridge Lift Station #1 for $31,443.00 (thirty-0ne thousand four hundred forty-three dollars) and for Covered Bridge Lift Station #2 for $27,463.00 (twenty-seven thousand four hundred sixty-three dollars), seconded by Michael J. Hostetler. 5-aye, 0-nay, motion approved.

President Reiter asks if Council Members have reviewed the minutes, as written, for the January 22, 2007 Town Council Special Meeting?

Paul J. Rhodes states that the name of former Council Member Trinette S. Imhof is still in the signature block and her name should be removed and Douglas C. Pixley’s name be added.


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Paul J. Rhodes makes a motion to accept the minutes with this change, seconded by Michael N. Lockhart. 5-aye, 0-nay, motion approved.

President Reiter asks if Council members have reviewed the claims as submitted by the Clerk-Treasurer.

Michael J. Hostetler makes a motion to approve the claims as submitted by the Clerk-Treasurer, seconded by Paul J. Rhodes. 5-aye, 0-nay, motion approved.

SHARON MARRA, (Clark County Solid Waste Management), addresses the Council concerning curbside recycling. She recommends that the Council approve curbside recycling another six months until December 31, 2007 and during that time another inter-local agreement will be presented for your consideration.

Michael N. Lockhart makes a motion to extend the curbside recycling for six months, expiring December 31, 2007, seconded by Douglas C. Pixley. 5-aye, 0-nay, motion approved.

President Reiter presents ORDINANCE 2007-004, AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A “RAINEY DAY FUND” PURSUANT TO INDIANA CODE 36-1-8-5.1.

Michael N. Lockhart makes a motion to consider Ordinance 2007-004 on the first reading, seconded by Michael J. Hostetler. 5-aye, 0-nay, motion approved.

Michael N. Lockhart makes a motion to approve Ordinance 2007-004 on the first reading, seconded by Michael J. Hostetler. 5-aye, 0-nay, motion approved.

President Reiter presents ORDINANCE 2007-005, AN ORDINANCE FOR THE TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS REGARDING THE TOWN OF SELLERSBURG.

Paul J. Rhodes makes a motion to consider Ordinance 2007-005 on the first reading, seconded by Michael N. Lockhart. 5-aye, 0-nay, motion approved.

Paul J. Rhodes makes a motion to approve Ordinance 2007-005 on the first reading, seconded by Michael N. Lockhart. 5-aye, 0-nay, motion approved.

President Reiter presents an Annual Renewal Form, COBRA ADMINISTRATION, from BMS, LLC. (Benefit Marketing Solutions)

Michael N. Lockhart makes a motion to approve the contract with BMS, LLC, for administration of the Cobra Administration, seconded by Douglas C. Pixley. 5-aye, 0-nay, motion approved.

KENNETH J. ALEXANDER, (Director of Public Works), presents a Proclamation for the Silver Creek Small Varsity Cheerleaders, for winning the National Championship, making Sellersburg Town Council Regular Meeting
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February 24th, 2007 as Silver Creek Competition Cheerleading Day.

Michael J. Hostetler makes a motion to approve the Proclamation, seconded by Michael N. Lockhart. 5-aye, 0-nay, motion approved.

WILLIAM R. WHELAN, (Chief of Police): requests the Council to appoint Patricia Clapp as secretary of the Police Commission.

Douglas C. Pixley makes a motion to approve Patricia Clapp as secretary of the Police Commission retroactive to January 2007, seconded by Paul J. Rhodes. 5-aye, 0-nay, motion approved.

WILLIAM P. McCALL, III, (Town Attorney), presents ORDINANCE 2007-006, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 2007-003.

Michael N. Lockhart makes a motion to consider Ordinance 2007-006 on the first reading, seconded by Michael J. Hostetler. 5-aye, 0-nay, motion approved.

Michael N. Lockhart makes a motion to approve Ordinance 2007-006 on the first reading, seconded by Michael J. Hostetler. 5-aye, 0-nay, motion approved.

Mr. McCall presents ORDINANCE 2007-007, AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE AUTHORITY OF THE TOWN OF SELLERSBURG BUILDING AUTHORITY TO ASSIGN STREET ADDRESSES FOR ALL NEW DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE TOWN OF SELLERSBURG.

Paul J. Rhodes makes a motion to consider Ordinance 2007-007 on the first reading, seconded by Michael J. Hostetler. 5-aye, 0-nay, motion approved.

Paul J. Rhodes makes a motion to approve Ordinance 2007-007 on the first reading, seconded by Michael J. Hostetler. 5-aye, 0-nay, motion approved.

Mr. McCall presents RESOLUTION R2007-001, RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION R2OOO-02.

Douglas C. Pixley makes a motion to approve Resolution R2007-001, seconded by Paul J. Rhodes. 5-aye, 0-nay, motion approved.






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Michael J. Hostetler makes a motion to adjourn, seconded by Paul J. Rhodes. 5-aye, 0-nay motion approved and meeting adjourned at 8:07 P.M.






SELLERSBURG TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

February 26, 2007


TOWN COUNCIL MEETING:
The Sellersburg Town Council met on February 26, 2007 at the Sellersburg Town Hall. Present were President Douglas J. Reiter, Vice President Michael N. Lockhart, Council Member Michael J. Hostetler, Council Member Douglas C. Pixley, Council Member Paul J. Rhodes, Town Attorney William P. McCall, III and Clerk-Treasurer David L. Kinder.

CALL TO ORDER:
President Douglas J. Reiter called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.

PRAYER:
Offered by Council Member Paul J. Rhodes.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Offered by all present.

President Reiter asks if everyone has reviewed the minutes of the January 22, 2007 meeting as written.

Michael J. Hostetler makes a motion to approve the minutes of the January 22, 2007 meeting as written, seconded by Paul J. Rhodes. 5-aye, 0-nay, motion approved.

President Reiter asks if everyone has reviewed the claims as submitted by the Clerk-Treasurer.

Michael N. Lockhart makes a motion to approve the claims as submitted by the Clerk-Treasurer, seconded by Michael J. Hostetler. 5-aye, 0-nay, motion approved.

JONAS “Jay” TANNER, (Building Commissioner): Presents requests for Tax Abatement for Vishnu (I) Incorporated (Comfort Inn), Tyler Rose Properties, LLC and J. L. Gilbert Company Inc.

Michael N. Lockhart makes a motion to approve the tax abatements as requested, seconded by Paul J. Rhodes. 5-aye, 0-nay, motion approved.

President Reiter makes a motion to issue an American Flag that has flown from the flagpole at the Sellersburg Police Department to the daughter of John Harris, a police officer killed in the line of duty and a plaque to be installed on the flagpole honoring Mr. Harris, seconded by Michael N. Lockhart. 5-aye, 0-nay, motion approved.



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WILLIAM P. McCALL, III, (Town Attorney): Presents ORDINANCE 2007-008, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOWN OF SELLERSBURG TRAFFIC CODE (ORDINANCE NO. 2006-023).
Michael N. Lockhart makes a motion to consider ORDINANCE 2007-008 on the first reading, seconded by Douglas C. Pixley. 5-aye, 0-nay, motion approved.

Michael N. Lockhart makes a motion to pass ORDINANCE 2007-008 on the first reading, seconded by Michael J. Hostetler. 5-aye, 0-nay, motion approved.

McCALL presents ORDINANCE 2007-009, ORDINANCE RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 2006-026.

Paul J. Rhodes makes a motion to consider ORDINANCE 2007-009 on the first reading, seconded by Michael N. Lockhart. 5-aye, 0-nay, motion approved.

Paul J. Rhodes makes a motion to approve ORDINANCE 2007-009 on the first reading, seconded by Michael J. Hostetler. 5-aye, 0-nay, motion approved.

Michael N. Lockhart makes a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Michael J. Hostetler. 5-aye, 0-nay, motion approved and meeting adjourned at 7:35 P.M.