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July 7, 2008

                        The Town Council of the Town of Fowler met in the Town Hall, Fowler, Indiana, on the 7th day of July 2008 at the hour of 5:50 P.M., for a Public Hearing and then 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 & Thomas Sarault

ABSENT: Gerald Parker

Others present: Jud Barce, Sally Slavens, Alan Leuck and Karen Moyars

            The Public Hearing on the unsafe building, formerly known as the Uptown or Val’s, was motioned to continue until August 4th for a final hearing.

The hearing was adjourned and the regular meeting began.

Tom Sarault motioned to accept the minutes as reviewed and Carole Hoff seconded the motion. The motion passed.

            The next step in selling the property deeded to the town at 505 East 3rd Street is to get an appraisal of property and then to advertise twice in the Benton Review prior to the bidding. If the sale fails at getting a bid of the appraised value, then the property can be sold at a lower cost. The clerk treasurer will secure a local appraiser for the appraisal.

            Ron Ritter, Jack Steele and others were in attendance to discuss the utilities to the new office building built by BP Alternative on the outskirts of Fowler. After some discussion, it was noted that providing utilities to the property would cost more than was budgeted by BP Alternative.

            John Budreau, Street Superintendent, was present to give an over view of the street paving this year. Due to the Grant Avenue Storm Drainage Project and the costs for re-paving of this area, the other areas due for paving will be on hold until the project is completed.

            John Berry motioned to award the engineering for the Planning Grant to Key Engineering Group. Carole Hoff seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

            There was discussion concerning updating the valuation of the town’s property for insurance purposed. That discussion was tabled to a future meeting.

            Terry Goodman asked if the streets could be closed for the Sacred Heart School festival being held on August 24th northwest of the school starting at 1:00 pm and ending sometime around 3:00 pm. The council was in agreement to close this area.

            Ms. Goodman also inquired about a dog park being located in Fowler. She asked if there were any town property that was available. The issue will be tabled until more information can be brought to the council.

            Rick Rothrock has been promoted to a full time Class C employee as of June 23rd. Benefits will be awarded to him as of July 1st.

            Linda Brouillette motioned to give Laura Burton a $500 bonus for a wonderful job organizing the Fowler 4th of July festivities. John Berry seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

A motion to pay all claims by  and second by  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