TOWN OF CLEAR LAKE
122 OUTER DRIVE, CLEAR LAKE
FREMONT, IN 46737
The November 13, 2006 meeting of the Clear Lake Town Council was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Jack McArdle, President. Also present were Larry Armstrong and Tony Kraus, Councilmen, Virginia Nye, Clerk Treasurer, Erik Weber and Neal Blythe, Town Attorneys.
Virginia Nye read the minutes of the October 9 Town Council meeting. Tony Kraus moved approval, seconded by Larry Armstrong and the motion passed. The financials with balances through September 2006 were reported by Virginia Nye, followed by the list of warrants to be approved. These reports were approved following the motion by Larry Armstrong and second by Tony Kraus.
Larry Armstrong gave the Marshal’s report for the period October 9 to November 13 and also the Fremont Fire Department report for the month of October.
Tony Kraus gave the Zoning and Building Report in the absence of Bruce Snyder, Zoning Inspector. Permits included shed building, remodeling and extension of deck, remodel garage, porch and second floor, new house, remodel living area and new garage, and new house and garage. Four demolition permits were issued.
In the absence of Bob Hull, Larry Armstrong reported that garbage collection bids will be advertised and accepted and will be opened at the December meeting. E&B Paving, Inc. is working on the road projects approved at the October meeting. Street signs are here and will be installed this week. There have been no sewer alarms.
Tony Kraus moved approval of the reports, Larry Armstrong seconded, and the motion passed.
OLD BUSINESS
Erik Weber reported on the pending active legal cases – the same five cases pending the last several months.
Larry Armstrong reported that the construction of the new town hall is looking good. We hope to move into the building the third or fourth week in December. The street address of the Town Hall will be 5950 Gecowets Drive.
NEW BUSINESS
Jack McArdle introduced the second reading of Ordinance 2006-5, Ordinance Establishing A Fee For All Requests for Special Meetings of the Town of Clear Lake Board of Zoning Appeals and Plan Commission. Tony Kraus made a motion that we waive reading of the ordinance and read by title only. Larry Armstrong seconded, and the motion carried. After reading by title only, Larry made a motion to approve the second reading, Tony Kraus seconded and the motion carried.
Jack McArdle introduced and read Ordinance 2006-6, Ordinance Setting Salaries and Wages of the Officers and Employees for the Town of Clear Lake, Indiana for the Year 2007. Tony Kraus moved approval of the first reading of the ordinance, Larry Armstrong seconded, and the motion passed.
Larry Armstrong reported on the letter that Long View Communications sent to the town indicating the possible end of cable service in Clear Lake. Long View indicates that they hope to sell the service.
There was discussion of funds needed to complete the Town Hall. Options cited were borrow short term, use of CDs in the General Fund, get appraisal of present Town Hall. Tony Kraus made a motion to get two appraisals on the current town hall property in order to get a valuation and the council members were all in favor.
There will be a Special Meeting of the Master Plan Committee at 5 p.m. on November 21 at the Fremont Library. Tony Kraus announced that the Plan Commission will have a public hearing on the Master Plan at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 30 at St. Paul Catholic Church. At that time the vote will be taken to approve or turn down the Master Plan.
The meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m. upon a motion by Tony Kraus and a second by Larry Armstrong.
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John McArdle, President
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Virginia Nye, Clerk Treasurer