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June 4, 2007

                        The Town Council of the Town of Fowler met in the Town Hall, Fowler, Indiana, on the 4th day of June 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

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

            Steven R Burns from American Structure Point of Indianapolis inspected the Hession building for structure damage. Entry to the building was not necessary for assessment. The engineer will send certification to Pat Ryan for immediate demolishing. The sewer has yet to be tapped. The building interior will be inspected to secure anything of value and then put into storage. Dwenger Excavating Contractors will do the contract work. A certificate of insurance has been secured.

            Steve Wagner of Ready Mix Concrete was present to inquire about the cost to have town water to the plant. The cost will be $10,000 to $15,000. An additional cost of $2,000 will be for the three inch meter. The plant has estimated a 30,000 gallon per day need. The final go ahead will be on June 12th from Mr. Wagner. The town will proceed after that with immediate ordering of pipe. Powell System will also connect to the town’s water supply. The cost to the two businesses will be the hook-up fee of $750 for water and $750 for sewer.

            Joyce Anderson, a Main Street resident, inquired about have the speed limit lowered on Main Street from Grant Avenue to East Street. A 30 MPH speed limit is already in place. Gerry Parker motioned to have a sign placed in that area stating the speed limit is 30 mph. Tom Sarault seconded the motion. The motion passed.

            Only one bid was submitted for street paving. Milestone gave a bid for the following:

                        #11 Binder                  $52.40

                        B Surface                    $58.50/ton

                        Alley                           $64.70/ton

The bid was taken under advisement. John Budreau, Street Superintendent, will measure all the streets that need to be paved. Currently his budget for paving has a balance of $81,063.92 and the Local Road & Street budget balance is $12,080.00 for a total of $93,143.92. A decision will be made at the next meeting.

            Nick Finley motioned to hire the following summer help employees at $7/hour:

Bryce Burton for Street

Jake Budreau for Sewer

Pat Claire seconded the motion. The motion passed.

            The families of fox in town have presented quite a mixture of complaints. Fowler Pest Control has offered to control the foxes at a cost per fox. The council was in agreement that the residents should pay for removal of any wild animals from their property. There will be an article in the next newsletter with warnings.

            It was approved to allow Mark Kidwell to attend a finger printing course.

            A complaint concerning a subdivision that hasn’t been mowed resulted in much discussion. The owner has stated that he will bale the lots and then mow them. Several council members didn’t think that he should be allowed to not mow since the subdivision is in the town limits. The owner will bale the lots and then keep it up with mowing.

A motion to pay all claims by Pat Claire and second by Nick Finley 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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                                                                                    Kathleen Schwartz, Clerk-Treasurer

Approved:

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Steve Rettig, Presiding Officer