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September 15, 2008 Meeting Minutes |
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This is a draft of the minutes prepared by Kathy Schwartz, Fowler Clerk Treasurer. Minutes are those of the Town Council and this draft has not been approved by the Fowler Town Council. Any questions or comments can be submitted to the Fowler Clerk’s office at 307 E. 5th St., Fowler, IN 47944 or by calling (765)884-0570.
September 18, 2008
The Town Council of the Town of Fowler met in the Town Hall, Fowler, Indiana, on the 18th day of September 2008 at the hour of 6:00 P.M., for a Public Hearing regarding the Town’s Budget followed by a regular meeting pursuant to call in accordance with the rules of the Council. The meeting was called to order by Linda Brouillette, who presided. On call of the roll the members of the Council were shown to be present or absent as follows:
PRESENT: Linda Brouillette, Carole Hoff & John Berry
Town Attorney, Todd Sammons
ABSENT: Gerald Parker & Thomas Sarault
The public hearing for the 2009 Budget was opened with no comments from the public. The regular meeting was called to order.
Carole Hoff motioned to accept the minutes as reviewed and John Berry seconded the motion. The motion passed.
The open bidding for the town’s property was opened. A letter with a quote was read with a bid of $1.00. There were no other bids. Presiding officer, Linda Brouillette awarded the accepted bid of $1.00 to Deanna Budreau Crawford. The paperwork will be done by the town’s attorney with the transfer of property done soon.
Three fence quotes were received for the water tower. The quotes will be tabled until further information on the exact measurement can be obtained.
Cathy Stinson, Park Board President, presented an estimate for paving the pathways in the park. Another estimate is being sought due to the extreme cost of the paving. This issue will be tabled until the next meeting.
John Berry motioned to allow the Park Board to apply to the Northwest Solid Waste District for 15 recycled trash cans and 4 ADA picnic tables. Carole Hoff seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Carole Hoff motioned to sign a contract with ASAP Aquatics for $5,000 to treat the pond for the 2009 year. This money will be encumbered from the 2008 budget. John Berry seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Discussion concerning the pool grant was tabled.
John Berry motioned to loan the Park Fund $10,000 from the General Fund. Carole Hoff seconded the motion. The motion passed. This will keep the Park Fund with a cash flow until the settlements can be received the end of December. The delay of the June settlement to December is due to the lateness of the property tax statements, causing a shortage of cash. The Park Fund is the only fund with a shortage.
Carole Hoff motioned to show the Grant Avenue Storm Drainage project amounts as follows:
$80,000 from the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund
$160,000 from an additional appropriation from the 2007 Clerk Fund/Storm Drainage
$185,403 from the 2008 Clerk Fund/Storm Drainage
John Berry seconded the motion. The motion passed.
John Wright, attorney for Chris and Natalie Kidd, was present to inquire about a storm drain installed in the back yard of the Kidd’s rental home in 2004. The Kidd’s advised they were unaware of the installation of the drain at the time. Mr. Wright indicated that title searches have been conducted and no recorded easements were found. The Kidd’s would like to have the storm drain removed. It was determined from a review of the June 21, 2004 and July 6, 2004 meeting minutes of the Town Council and sewer maps that the Town was not involved in the construction of the drain and that the drain is a private drain that that the Town authorized to drain into the Town’s storm sewer. Materials that the Town had on hand were provided for the project. The Council advised Wright and the Kidds that the matter would be discussed. Attorney Sammons cautioned the Council about getting involved in what appeared to be a dispute between adjoining landowners involving entirely private property.
The council discussed providing specific requirements when the town provides materials and the homeowner provides the labor for utility improvements.
Alan Leuck, Sewer Superintendent/Storm Drainage, presented an estimate to continue the drainage to include 10th Street and 5th Street to 6th Street. A total budget of $159,916 was presented. These storm drainage projects will be done in 2009.
Carole Hoff motioned to allow the Sewer Department to purchase a computer from Fowler Computer Center for $750.00. John Berry seconded the motion. The motion passed.
A motion to pay all claims and payroll by John Berry and second by Carole Hoff 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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Linda Brouillette, Presiding Officer
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