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July 2, 2007

                        The Town Council of the Town of Fowler met in the Town Hall, Fowler, Indiana, on the 2nd day of July 2007 at the hour of 4:30 P.M., for a regular meeting pursuant to call in accordance with the rules of the Council. The meeting was called to order by Steve Rettig, who presided. On call of the roll the members of the Council were shown to be present or absent as follows:

PRESENT: Patrick Claire, Nicholas Finley, Gerald Parker, Thomas Sarault

and Stephen Rettig.

ABSENT: NONE

Nick Finley motioned to accept the minutes as reviewed and Tom Sarault seconded the motion. The motion passed.

            Ordinance 2007-2, an ordinance updating the traffic control sign inventory was motioned by Pat Claire for approval. Tom Sarault seconded the motion. The motion passed.

            The estimates for the new WELCOME TO FOWLER signs were tabled until the next meeting.

            Pat Claire motioned to change the TALL GRASS ORDINANCE from 12” to 6”. The motioned failed due to the lack of a second. Further discussion will continue.

            The water problem at Fowler Bowl will be tabled until the next meeting to discuss further.

            Resolution 2007-3, a resolution to accept the accounting software of Computrain, was motioned by Tom Sarault and seconded by Gerry Parker. The motion passed.

            The Skate Park Lease was presented from the Benton Community Foundation to be signed. Pat Claire motioned to sign the lease and Tom Sarault seconded the motion. The motion passed. The lease will enable the Benton Community Foundation to accept a grant for the town from the Health Services in Lafayette.

            The town attorney, Pat Ryan, recommended that the Pool Manager not allow a specific child with a medical condition to continue using the diving board due to an injury. The parents will be contacted and be given the attorney’s information.

            Sealed bids were opened by Steve Rettig for the North Detention Basin Storm project as follows:

                        Eldon Hardebeck                       $36,900.00

                        Dwenger Excavating                  $21,160.08 plus $18.81 per linear foot of backfill

Nick Finley motioned to accept the Dwenger Excavating bid. Tom Sarault seconded the motion. The motion passed.

            Pat Claire motioned to go ahead and complete the Sewer Plant Project in house for a cost of $24,000. Gerry Parker seconded the motion. The motion passed.

            Fluid Waste gave an estimate of $6,005.00 to clean the sewer basin. Tom Sarault motioned to accept the bid with Pat Claire seconding the motion. The motion passed.

            The water line construction will begin on July 3rd for the Ready Mix Plant. This project will be done in house.

            Peerless Midwest did the annual maintenance check and found that the main water well is 50% below performance in regards to the pump. The pump needs to be pulled and inspected at a cost of $6,600.00. Peerless will contact the water superintendent, Dennis Stinson, with a cost before any repairs are done. Gerry Parker motioned to the above with Pat Claire seconding the motion. The motion passed.

            The paving has been agreed with a total of $42,248.25 being spent this year. Nick Finley motioned to allow the amount with Pat Claire seconding the motion. The motion passed.

            Gerry Parker motioned to purchase a new Bush hog with cab from Castongia’s with Storm Budget money. The old mower and tractor will be traded in. Pat Claire seconded the motion.

            The council was in agreement that no vehicles are to be allowed in the Hession parking lot as it is still private property.

            Both of the WELCOME TO FOWLER signs have been set at the northwest and southeast of Fowler on US 52. Pat Claire motioned to pre-approve payment of the signs. Gerry Parker seconded the motion. The motion passed.

A motion to pay all claims by Nick Finley and second by Tom Sarault was approved.

            There being no further business presented to the meeting, on motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the meeting thereupon adjourned.

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                                                                                    Kami K Copas, Deputy Clerk Treasurer

Approved:

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Steve Rettig, Presiding Officer