TOWN OF CLEAR LAKE
MEETING MINUTES

Minutes of the November 14, 2005 Town Council Meeting

The November 14, 2005 Town Council meeting was called to order at 7:12 p.m. by Jack McArdle, President. Also present were Larry Armstrong, Councilman; Donald Stuckey, Town Attorney; Virginia Nye, Clerk Treasurer; Bruce Snyder, Zoning Inspector, and Bob Hull, Town Superintendent. Forty nine people signed the guest register.

The minutes of the October 10 Town Council meeting were read by Virginia Nye. Larry Armstrong moved approval of the minutes, Jack McArdle seconded and the motion carried. Virginia Nye gave the financial report for the month of October. Fund balances for October are as follows:

General Fund Accounts     560,554.22
Garbage Account              138,318.20
Sewage Works Utility        928,472.85
Build Indiana Fund               63,868.45

The warrants needing approval of the Council were read. Jack McArdle moved approval, Larry Armstrong seconded and the motion passed.

Larry Armstrong read the Marshal’s report. He also reported on the activities of the Fremont Fire Department.

Bruce Snyder gave the Zoning Inspector’s report. He issued three ILPs during the month. He also noted that he regularly discusses erosion control with owners and builders. Since there have been some problems on the streets, the Marshal plans to start giving citations next week. Bruce announced that the BZA will meet at the Catholic Church on December 19 at 7 p.m. and on December 20th the BZA will resume the continued Hoagland Appeal hearing at the church at 7 p.m.

Bob Hull gave the superintendent report. We have completed the street paving for this year. The vandalized signs have all been replaced. M&C Trenching has completed installation of a grinder pump at 228 Outer Drive and plans to have one at 1031 Lake Drive installed soon.

Bob has had one contractor inspect the lift station for repairs and has another scheduled. He hopes to have two quotes to correct the coating problem at the next Council meeting.

Larry Armstrong moved approval of the reports, Jack McArdle seconded, and the motion passed.

OLD BUSINESS

Don Stuckey reported that there has been no change in the Hoagland legal situation. Motion for summary judgment in the Geiger case is expected on November 22.

Larry Armstrong reported that construction of the town hall is being held up by the surveyor. They may not be able to break ground before winter.

Resolution 2005-7 for the lifting of the sewer moratorium was read by Jack McArdle. The resolution includes procedures and costs for the application. Following discussion, Larry Armstrong made a motion to pass the resolution, Jack McArdle seconded, and the motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS

First reading of Ordinance 308, the salary ordinance for the year 2006. Jack McArdle read the Salary Ordinance. Larry Armstrong moved approval, Jack McArdle seconded, and the motion carried.

First reading of Ordinance 309, Repeal of 154.048 (A) (8). This ordinance repeals the inconsistency in set back requirements. Jack McArdle read Ordinance 309. Larry Armstrong moved approval, Jack McArdle seconded and the motion passed.

First reading of Ordinance 310, a revision of the funneling ordinance. Jack McArdle read the ordinance. Larry Armstrong moved approval, Jack McArdle seconded, and the motion passed.

First reading of Ordinance 311, the subdivision control ordinance. Jack McArdle read the ordinance. After discussion, Larry Armstrong moved approval, Jack McArdle seconded, and the motion passed.

Larry Armstrong proposed that the town increase the professional liability insurance from the present coverage of $500,000 per incident to a protection of $2,000,000 per incident.
Jack McArdle made a motion to increase the insurance coverage, Larry Armstrong seconded, and the motion passed.

At 8:27 p.m. Larry Armstrong made a motion to adjourn. Jack McArdle seconded, and the motion carried.

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John E. McArdle
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Virginia A. Nye

 

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