Minutes of the July 10, 2006 Town Council Meeting
MINUTES OF THE JULY 10, 2006 TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
The July 10, 2006 Town Council Meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Jack
McArdle, President. Also present were Larry Armstrong, Councilman, Virginia Nye,
Clerk Treasurer; Bruce Snyder, Zoning Inspector, Robert Hull, Town
Superintendent, and Erik Weber and Neal Blythe, Town Attorneys.
Minutes of the June 12 meeting were read and approved, with one correction of
the Ordinance 2006-1 number, upon the motion of Larry Armstrong, second by Jack
McArdle.
The financial report for May 2006 and the Warrants to Be Approved to July 10,
2006 were reported. Larry Armstrong moved approval, Jack McArdle seconded, and
the motion passed.
Larry Armstrong gave the Marshal’s report. There was no report from the Fremont
Fire Department.
Bruce Snyder reported that four Improvement Location Permits, one for a new home
and three for garages, were issued from June 13 to July 10, 2006. He also issued
two demolition permits.
Bob Hull reported that the sewer system worked flawlessly over the July 4th
weekend. They believe that the chemical bioxide, used for odor control, has been
responsible for the buildup clogging the air relief valves. They plan to use a
new product for this purpose. Bob also reported that new street signs have been
installed and he has used five tons of coldpatch to fill potholes. Plans for
this year’s street work is complete and ready for bids. They would like to bid
the project and start the work shortly after Labor Day.
Larry Armstrong moved approval of the reports, Jack McArdle seconded, and the
motion passed.
OLD BUSINESS
Erik Weber reported on a variety of legal matters
facing the town. Two appeals by the Hoaglands will be heard in Steuben Circuit
Court on July 24, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. In the Daniel Hoagland, et al vs. Town of
Clear Lake in the Steuben Superior Court, several motions regarding discovery
disputes are pending at this time. Other issues involve annexation of two
parcels on Round Lake, the Town Hall real estate development, sewer connection
issues, ordinances codification, as well as Hoagland vs. James and Kathy Nevin
and Town of Clear Lake in Steuben Circuit Court.
The Board suspended the rules and placed on the agenda
Resolution 2006-8, a Resolution to Approve the Budget for the Town Hall, for an
amount up to $150,000.
NEW BUSINESS
Third Reading. Ordinance 2006-2. An Ordinance Repealing
Section 91.02 of the Clear Lake Code of Ordinances. Jack McArdle read the
summary of the ordinance. Larry Armstrong made the motion to approve the third
reading, Jack McArdle seconded, and the motion passed.
Third Reading. Ordinance 2006-3, the Road Cut
Ordinance. The summary was read, followed by Larry Armstrong’s motion to
approve, second by Jack McArdle, and the motion passed.
Ordinance 2006-4. Re-establishing the Cumulative
Capital Development Fund. This is at the DLGF maximum rate of .05. This will
increase the annual income from CCD from $20,000 to $25,000 per year. Larry made
a motion to approve the ordinance as read, Jack seconded and the motion passed.
Resolution 2006-7. Resolution to suspend the rules,
amend agenda to add the resolution, Resolution to Approve Excavation Work on
County Road 725 East, Town of Clear Lake. Larry Armstrong made the motion to
suspend the rules, Jack McArdle seconded, and the motion passed. Larry Armstrong
made the motion to approve the resolution, Jack McArdle seconded and the motion
was approved.
Resolution 2006-8. A Resolution to Approve the Budget
for the Town Hall. That budget of $150,000 is authorized for the Development of
the Town Hall facility, and said project shall be appropriated from the town
sewer fund or other appropriate fund approved by the Town Council. Larry
Armstrong made the motion to approve, Jack McArdle seconded, and the motion
passed.
At 8:00 p.m., Larry Armstrong made the motion to adjourn, Jack McArdle seconded
and the motion passed.
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Jack McArdle
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Virginia Nye
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| Town of Clear Lake | ||||||
| Financial Report for June 2006 | ||||||
| Ending | ||||||
| Balance | Expenses | Revenue | Balance | |||
| 5/31/2006 | June | June | 6/30/2006 | |||
| General Fund Account | ||||||
| General Fund | (202,068.43) | 9,893.69 | 55,744.19 | (156,217.93) | ||
| MVH | 127,652.32 | 3,854.28 | 23,080.46 | 146,878.50 | ||
| LRS | 6,131.52 | 0.00 | 417.49 | 6,549.01 | ||
| LECE | 967.07 | 0.00 | 10.00 | 977.07 | ||
| CCD | 130,255.29 | 0.00 | 10,762.20 | 141,017.49 | ||
| CCI | 4.30 | 0.00 | 413.16 | 417.46 | ||
| CEDIT | 47,128.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 47,128.01 | ||
| Hanna Nature Preserve | 350.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 350.00 | ||
| Rainy Day Fund | 4,387.20 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4,387.20 | ||
| Build Indiana | 30,059.32 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 30,059.32 | ||
| Levy Excess | 3,114.48 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3,114.48 | ||
| Total | 147,981.08 | 13,747.97 | 90,427.50 | 224,660.61 | ||
| CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT | ||||||
| Farmers State Bank CD # 12280 | 80,000.00 | 80,000.00 | ||||
| Farmers State Bank CD # 12319 | 80,000.00 | 80,000.00 | ||||
| Farmers State Bank CD # 12231 | 80,000.00 | 80,000.00 | ||||
| National City Bank CD # 2675060266 | 0.00 | (51.75) | (51.75) | |||
| National City Bank CD # 1995331702 | 69,317.63 | 523.74 | 69,841.37 | |||
| National City Bank CD # 7630335106 | 69,073.00 | 759.80 | 69,832.80 | |||
| National City Bank CD # 4670334652 | 69,073.00 | 495.02 | 69,568.02 | |||
| CD PURCHASES TOTAL | 447,463.63 | 0.00 | 1,726.81 | 449,190.44 | ||
| TOTAL CHECKING AND CDS | 595,444.71 | 13,747.97 | 92,154.31 | 673,851.05 | ||
| Garbage | 77,333.18 | 6,448.80 | 31,145.78 | 102,030.16 | ||
| CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT | ||||||
| Farmers State Bank CD # 11089 | 35,709.80 | 35,709.80 | ||||
| TOTAL CHECKING AND CDS | 113,042.98 | 6,448.80 | 31,145.78 | 137,739.96 | ||
| Sewage Works Utility | 392,146.05 | 217,925.22 | 82,006.45 | 256,227.28 | ||
| CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT | ||||||
| National City Bank CD # 4670059649 | 207,218.99 | 2,357.98 | 209,576.97 | |||
| First National Bank CD # 12281 | 150,000.00 | 150,000.00 | ||||
| First National Bank CD # 12318 | 150,000.00 | 150,000.00 | ||||
| First National Bank CD # 12232 | 150,000.00 | 150,000.00 | ||||
| CD PURCHASES TOTAL | 657,218.99 | 659,576.97 | ||||
| TOTAL CHECKING AND CDS | 1,049,365.04 | 217,925.22 | 82,006.45 | 915,804.25 | ||
| Build Indiana Certificates of Deposit | ||||||
| Farmers State Bank CD #11068 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Farmers State Bank CD #11402 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||||
| TOTAL BUILD INDIANA | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||