TOWN OF CLEAR LAKE
MEETING MINUTES

Minutes of the June 12, 2006 Town Council Meeting

The June 12, 2006 Town Council Meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Jack McArdle, President. Also present were Tony Kraus and Larry Armstrong, Councilmen, Virginia Nye, Clerk Treasurer; Bruce Snyder, Zoning Inspector, Robert Hull, Town Superintendent, and Erik Weber and Neal Blythe, Town Attorneys. Thirty eight people signed the guest register.

The minutes of the May 8, 2006 meeting were read by Virginia Nye. Tony Kraus moved approval, Larry Armstrong seconded, and the motion passed.

Warrants to be approved were read by Virginia Nye. Larry Armstrong moved approval, Tony Kraus seconded, and the motion passed.

Larry Armstrong gave the Marshal’s report and the Fremont Fire Department report. The Fire Department made two calls to the Town of Clear Lake.

Bruce Snyder, Zoning Inspector, reported there were six Improvement Location Permits issued from May 9 to June 12, 2006. He also announced that the Board of Zoning Appeals will hold its regular meeting on June 19, to hear one application for a variance.

Bob Hull reported that they have noticed the pumps are working better and there is indication that heavier flows are scouring the main line into Fremont. He also reminded everyone to keep in mind the possible need to access the grinder pumps for service. Bob also reported on the street work that is being done.

Tony Kraus made a motion to approve the reports, Larry Armstrong seconded, and the motion passed.

Eric Weber reported on: Appeal from the November 14, 2005 ILP for James and Cathlene Nevin, 1120 Lake Drive, Clear Lake. Motion to dismiss Plaintiff’s Writ of Certiorari is set for July 24, 2:00 p.m. in the Steuben Circuit Court.

Daniel E. Hoagland, Karen Hoagland, and the Hoagland Limited Family Partnership LLP vs. Clear Lake Board of Zoning Appeals. The Steuben Circuit Court in April dismissed this Writ. The Plaintiff has appealed the decision by filing a Motion to Correct Errors. A response was filed, a hearing is set for July 24, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. in the Steuben Circuit Court.

Bill Geiger gave a presentation on the status of the new town hall. Bill Geiger, Bob Hull, Larry Armstrong, and Jerry McArdle have been the committee planning and designing the town hall. It will be located on 725 East, near the lift station. The plan is for 2,200 square feet, with a full basement, with some windows in the basement. This would be space to grow into. Parking for 40 designated spaces has been planned, along with a gravel back lot.

Larry Armstrong discussed the swim buoy locations and allocations.

NEW BUSINESS

Tony Kraus reopened the public hearing on Ordinance 2006-1, An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Prospect Street. There were no comments. Larry Armstrong made the motion to close the public hearing, Tony Kraus seconded, and the motion passed. On the motion by Larry Armstrong to approve Ordinance No. 2006-1, both Armstrong and Kraus voted no.

Second reading of Ordinance No. 2006-2. An Ordinance Repealing Section 91.02 of the Clear Lake Code Ordinance, entitled “Satellite Dishes.” Tony Kraus moved approval of the ordinance by number, Larry Armstrong seconded and the motion carried.

Second reading of Ordinance No. 2006-3. An Ordinance Amending and Modifying Section 92.01 Protection of Public Streets, Alleys, Highways and Sewers. Tony Kraus moved approval of the ordinance, second reading by title only, Larry Armstrong seconded and the motion passed.

Resolution 2006-3. In the case of Geiger vs. the Town of Clear Lake, settlement has been reached between all parties. The settlement of the Geiger lawsuit has been signed.

Resolution 2006-4. Tony Kraus moved approval of awarding the contract for the Engineer of the Town Hall, Larry Armstrong seconded and the motion carried.

Resolution 2006-5. Tony Kraus moved approval of accepting the Watson Well Drilling bid of $2,000. Larry Armstrong seconded, and the motion carried.

Resolution 2006-6. Tony Kraus moved Approval of the Fremont Fire Department Contract for the years 2006 and 2007. Larry Armstrong seconded, and the motion passed.

The Notice to Taxpayers of Hearing on Proposed Cumulative Capital Development Fund under Indiana Code 36-9-15.5 was read by Jack McArdle. Larry Armstrong moved approval, Tony Kraus seconded and the motion passed.

At 8:00 p.m. Tony Kraus made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Larry Armstrong and the motion passed.
 

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John E. McArdle, President
 

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Virginia A. Nye, Clerk Treasurer
 

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