TOWN OF CLEAR LAKE
122 OUTER DRIVE, CLEAR LAKE
FREMONT, IN 46737
MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 11, 2006 MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
The December 11, 2006 meeting of the Clear Lake Town Council was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Jack McArdle, President. Also present were Larry Armstrong and Tony Kraus, Councilmen, Virginia Nye, Clerk Treasurer, Bob Hull, Town Superintendent, Bruce Snyder, Zoning Inspector, and Erik Weber and Neal Blythe, Town Attorneys. Seventeen people signed the guest register.
Virginia Nye read the minutes of the November 13 Town Council meeting. Tony Kraus moved approval, seconded by Larry Armstrong and the motion passed. The financial balances were reported. Warrants to be approved were reported and approved upon the motion by Larry Armstrong and second by Tony Kraus with a unanimous vote.
Larry Armstrong gave the reports for the Marshal and Fremont Fire Department. The Marshal reported driving 447 miles and issued 8 tickets. The Fremont Fire Department reported response to a trash fire and response to a vehicle accident.
Bruce Snyder reported no Improvement Location Permits or Demolition permits issued
during the last month. The Board of Zoning Appeals has a meeting scheduled for December 18.
Bob Hull said the street asphalting is done for this year. DLZ is working on getting the right of way issues straightened out for the curve at 176 Lake Drive and will seek bids in February. Bob reported that 15 street signs have been stolen and will be replaced. The Ford dump truck will be delivered in March.
Tony Kraus moved approval of the reports, Larry Armstrong seconded and the motion passed.
OLD BUSINESS
Erik Weber reported on the five cases in litigation, two of which are on appeal.
There was discussion of what to do with the old town hall property. The first action will be to have an appraisal. After appraisals are complete, a decision will be made.
We plan to move into the new town hall in January. Remaining work to be done – gas meter and heat, trim and plumbing, install phone system, yard seeding and asphalt for parking lot. Dedication date has not yet been decided. It was agreed by all that Bill Geiger is doing a marvelous job.
Larry Armstrong reported that the cable company has been sold to Media Com effective December 1. Media Com plans to make a long range investment in Clear Lake.
Jack McArdle introduced the third reading of Ordinance 2006-5 – Ordinance Establishing a Fee for All Requests for Special Meeting of the Town of Clear Lake Board of Zoning Appeals and Plan Commission. Tony Kraus made a motion to waive the rules and read by title only, Larry Armstrong seconded and the motion passed. Tony Kraus then made a motion to approve the third reading, Larry Armstrong seconded, and the motion passed.
Jack McArdle then introduced the second reading of 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 made a motion to suspend the rules and read by summary only, Larry Armstrong seconded and the motion passed. Tony made a motion to approve the second reading of the Salary Ordinance, Larry Armstrong seconded and the motion passed. Larry Armstrong then made a motion to suspend the rules for the third reading and read the salary ordinance by title only, Tony Kraus seconded and the motion passed. Tony Kraus then made a motion to approve the ordinance, Larry Armstrong seconded, and the motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS
Larry Armstrong introduced the 2007 continuation agreement with the Steuben County Economic Development Corporation and made the motion to continue the agreement to have Bob Troll the town’s representative. Tony Kraus moved approval and the motion passed.
The council then opened the two bids received for garbage pickup. Bids as follows:
Republic Waste Services Bid $3,505 per month, $42,060 annual
Allied Waste Services Year 1 bid $55,704
Year 2 bid $57,936
Tony Kraus made the motion to accept the Republic bid, Larry Armstrong seconded, and the motion passed.
There was discussion of possibly collecting yard waste. Republic would need a minimum number of subscriptions and that would be billed separately. The yard waste would have to be in paper bags or carts. Republic asked the council to investigate to see what the interest is, and if there is enough interest he would give us a quote.
The Board presented the Plan Commission’s Resolution Approving and Certifying a Proposed Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Clear Lake, State of Indiana, Pursuant to IC 36-7-4-500 ET SEQ. Following discussion, the Council moved to approve the plan upon the motion of Larry Armstrong and second by Tony Kraus. The motion passed. The Council discussed the next step -- updating the ordinances. No decisions were made on the process to be followed.
At 8:22 p.m. Tony Kraus made the motion to adjourn, Larry Armstrong seconded and the motion passed.
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John E. McArdle, President
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Virginia A. Nye, Clerk Treasurer