TOWN OF CLEAR LAKE

5950 GECOWETS DRIVE, CLEAR LAKE

FREMONT, IN 46737

MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 13, 2007 MEETING TOWN COUNCIL

OPEN REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL, August 13, 2007, 7:00 PM.

Present: Jack McArdle, Town Council President, Larry Armstrong, Councilman, Anthony Kraus, Councilman, Virginia Nye, Clerk Treasurer; Bob Hull, Town Superintendent; Bruce Snyder, Zoning Director; Eric Weber and Neal Blythe, Town Attorneys.

Minutes of the July 9, 2007 regular Council Meeting were read by Virginia Nye, Clerk. Anthony Kraus moved approval, Larry Armstrong seconded, and the motion passed.

Financial Reports: Expense Voucher Register, Revenue and Expenses, and Warrants to be Approved for July 2007 were given by Virginia Nye. Larry Armstrong made the motion to approve, Tony Kraus seconded, and the motion passed.

Tony Kraus gave the Marshal’s report, followed by Larry Armstrong with the Fire Department report. Noted in this report were three responses to Clear Lake and the Department’s presence for the 5K 10K run.

Bruce Snyder, Zoning Administrator, reported five Improvement Location Permits were issued. He announced a BZA meeting will be held on Monday, August 20 at the Town Hall at 7 p.m.

Bob Hull, Town Superintendent, reported the repair of broken electric wire at grinder station, 480 Lake Drive. The repair required boring a new line under the road from the power pole to the grinder. He announced that bids will be opened for the 2007 street projects.

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

OLD BUSINESS

Eric Weber reported that two Court of Appeals lawsuits filed by the Hoagland’s were decided in favor of the town. Eric said that Neal did a great job researching these cases. Eric also reported a flurry of activity for public access requests. He will respond in all cases, as state statute requires. Larry Armstrong made a motion to approve the legal report, Tony Kraus seconded, and the motion carried.

Larry reported that the town expects the Ground Rules Report will be available the third week of November. The director, Brad Johnson, did a great job discussing the proposed work on Comprehensive Plan at the Saturday, July 14, meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

Jack McArdle opened the bids for the contract for road repairs, as follows:

Part 1 Part 2 Total

BROOKS $65,005 $47,191 $112,196

NIBLOCK $56,189 $46,154 $102,343

E&B Paving, Inc. $55,747 $40,225 $ 95,972

API $46,099 $34,368 $ 80,467

(for both) -$950

Total API $ 79,517

Upon the motion by Larry Armstrong and second by Tony Kraus, the Council turned the bids over to Andy Dodzik, who took the bids to a private room for examination.

Eric Hufnagle, Fremont Fire Department, was present to report on the status and needs of the department. They respond to fires, accidents, auto and health incidents. They have 27 volunteers, one half of them are very active. To become a volunteer fire fighter it takes two years of 1 to 2 nights per week training. Costs to outfit each fire fighter are $1,000 to $2,500. Their goal is to reduce the number of fire trucks. They plan to purchase two new trucks this year at a cost of $497,000 to replace three current trucks. Mr. Hufnagle received a round of applause.

RESOLUTION 3-2007. A Resolution to Approve the Sale of Real Estate Known as 122 Outer Drive, Clear Lake, Indiana. Tony Kraus made a motion to read by title only, second by Larry Armstrong. Tony then made a motion to approve the sale of the property with a second by Larry, and the motion passed. They plan to close on the property on Wednesday following the meeting at 11:00 a.m.

RESOLUTION 4-2007. A Resolution to Transfer All Remaining Build Indiana Funds to the Cumulative Capital Development Fund. Tony Kraus made a motion to read by title only, second by Larry Armstrong. Larry made the motion to approve the funds transfer, Tony seconded, and the motion passed.

RESOLUTION 5-2007. A Resolution to Create the Master Plan Donation Fund. Tony Kraus made a motion to read by title only, Larry seconded, and the motion passed. Larry made the motion to approve the resolution, Tony seconded, and the motion passed.

RESOLUTION 6-2007. A Resolution to Carry Forward 2006 Appropriation for Dump Truck Purchase to 2007 Budget. Tony Kraus made a motion to read by title only, Larry Armstrong seconded, and the motion passed. Larry Armstrong made the motion to approve the resolution, Tony Kraus seconded, and the motion passed.

RESOLUTION 7-2007. A Resolution Authorizing the Request of a Waiver from the Indiana State Chemist to Allow Enforcement of the Clear Lake Ordinance Banning Phosphate Fertilizer. Tony Kraus made a motion to read by title only, Larry Armstrong seconded, and the motion passed. Larry Armstrong made motion to approve the request for a waiver, Tony Kraus seconded, and the motion passed.

Andy Dodzik returned to the meeting after assessing the bids and recommended that the town accept the low bid by API Construction for the road work. The bid was for $80,467 minus $950, or $79,517. Larry Armstrong made the motion to accept the low bid, Tony Kraus seconded, and the motion passed.

At 8:18 p.m. Tony Kraus made the motion to adjourn, Larry Armstrong seconded, and the motion passed.

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John McArdle, President

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Virginia Nye, Clerk Treasurer