Town of Clear Lake
5950 Gecowets Drive, Clear Lake
Fremont, In 46737
MINUTES of the November 12, 2007 Town Council Meeting
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Jack McArdle, Council President. Also present at the meeting were Larry Armstrong, Tony Kraus, Council Members; Virginia Nye, Clerk/Treasurer; Bob Hull, Town Superintendent; Bruce Snyder, Zoning Inspector; and Erik Weber and Neal Blythe, Town Attorneys. Twenty-six people signed the guest register.
Minutes of the October 8 meeting were read by Virginia Nye. Tony Kraus made the motion to approve the minutes, Larry Armstrong seconded and the motion passed.
The Financial Report, the Voucher Register for the month of October, Warrants to be Approved and the revenue and expenses for the Months of August and October were reported. Larry Armstrong moved approval, Tony Kraus seconded and the motion passed.
The Marshal’s report and the fire department report were given by Larry Armstrong and Tony Kraus.
Bruce Snyder gave the building and zoning report. There were no Improvement Location Permits issued, three demolition permits were issued. The Board of Zoning Appeals met on October 15, 2007 to hear the appeal filed by the Hoaglands on the decision that the fence on their property violated the Clear Lake Zoning Ordinances. The Board found that no ILP had been issued so the fence was in violation . A letter with the findings of fact has been sent to the Hoaglands. On November 5, 2007 a suit was filed against the Hoagland Family Limited Partnership et al. asking the Court for a Temporary Injunction, a Permanent Injunction, damages and attorney fees because of the fence violation.
Bob Hull, Town Superintendent, reported that the town has cleaned the relief valves from the lift station to Fremont and they are working better now. He also reported that the repair on the streets has been completed except for the gravel edging and clean-up. He has the sand and salt ready to be used this winter.
OLD BUSINESS:
UPDATE ON LITIGATION; Progress is being made on pending problems.
NEW BUSINESS:
ORDINANCE NO. 2007-4, ORDINANCE ENACTING AND ADOPTING A SUPPLEMENT TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF CLEAR LAKE, Second reading Tony Kraus moved the Ordinance be read by Title only, Larry Armstrong seconded, and the motion passed. Jack read the titles, Tony Kraus moved approval, Larry Armstrong seconded and the motion passed. The third reading will be at the December meeting.
ORDINANCE NO. 2007-5, ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 30.01(C) OF THE TOWN OF CLEAR LAKE CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING THE COMPOSITION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL.
First reading: Jack McArdle read the summary of the ordinance. Tony Kraus moved the suspension of the rules and read the ordinance by title only, Larry Armstrong seconded, the motion passed. Jack McArdle read the title of the ordinance. Tony Kraus moved approval, Larry Armstrong seconded and the motion passed.
Second reading: Tony Kraus moved the suspension of the rules and read the ordinance by title only, Larry Armstrong seconded, the motion passed. Jack read the title of the ordinance. Tony Kraus moved approval, Larry Armstrong seconded, and the motion passed.
Third reading: Tony Kraus moved the suspension of the rules and read the ordinance by title only, Larry Armstrong seconded, the motion passed. Jack read the title of the ordinance. Tony Kraus moved approval, Larry Armstrong seconded and the motion passed.
At this point Larry said that two new council positions would be created by the ordinance. These positions would be open to any registered voters in the Town. Submitting your name could be by email or direct submission to a member of the present Council. These positions would be for a 4-year term. The Council, acting independently, would vote on candidates at an open meeting.
ORDINANCE NO. 2007-6. ORDINANCE SETTING SALARIES AND WAGES OF THE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES FOR THE TOWN OF CLEAR LAKE, INDIANA FOR THE YEAR 2008.
First reading: Tony Kraus made a motion to read the ordinance by title only. Larry Armstrong seconded, and the motion passed. Tony then made a motion to approve the motion, seconded by Larry Armstrong. The motion passed.
The Council will continue the readings of the motion at the next council meeting.
Larry Armstrong made the motion to approve the signing of the contract with Ground Rules regarding the proposal to provide training for the Clear Lake Board of Zoning Appeals Members. Tony Kraus seconded, and the motion passed.
Tony Kraus made the motion to approve Resolution 10-2007, to transfer budget items. Larry Armstrong seconded, and the motion passed.
At 8:30 p.m., Tony Kraus made the resolution to adjourn, Larry Armstrong seconded, and the motion passed.
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Jack, McArdle, President
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Virginia Nye, Clerk Treasurer