Minutes of the April 14, 2008 Town Council Meeting
The Town Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Larry
Armstrong, President of the Town Council. Present also were Council members Bob
Lewis and George Schenkel. Virginia Nye, Clerk and Bob Hull, Town
Superintendent, were also in attendance. Neal Blythe, Town Attorney, was also
present.
Minutes of the March 10 meeting were read by Virginia Nye. Bob Lewis made the
motion to approve the minutes, George Schenkel seconded, and the motion passed.
The financial report for January through March followed. George Schenkel made
the motion to approve, Bob Lewis seconded, and the motion passed.
The financial report was given by Virginia Nye. The Voucher Register was read.
General Fund expenses were $18,641.66, Garbage Fund expenses are $4,279.12, and
Sewer fund expenses were $32,940.29, for a total of $55,961.06. Warrants to be
approved by the Council totaled $27,585.71. George Schenkel made the motion to
approve, Bob Lewis seconded and the motion passed.
Larry Armstrong reported that John Gonya from the Sheriff Department has been
working the second shift. He also has planned to hire Rich McArty and Darren
Compton to work part time also with varying hours. He requested that in case of
emergency, call 911. With administrative questions they can be reached by
calling 495-9620, the police line. The Fremont Fire Department report had a
total of 34 calls for March, with none for the Town of Clear Lake.
Bruce Snyder issued two Improvement Location Permits: Remodel Clear Lake Marina
building, and for a new deck at 346 Lake Drive. He also reported that there have
been no applications for variances filed and therefore the BZA meeting scheduled
for April 21 has been canceled. An amended deck plan was submitted for 808 Lake
Drive, changing the location and direction of stairs leading from the deck.
Bob has been working on a new mapping and locating system for sewer lines, air
relief and isolation valves. He also reported another month for snow removal
making the year’s total 2003 miles for snow removals, 482.5 gallons gas, 7.25
tons of salt, and 20.5 tons sand. Bob called an end to winter snow by removing
the snow plow and salt spreader from the dump truck and started filling pot
holes. Bob also read Laura’s
report for the month. Commercial Graphics is again printing the town’s
directory.
Bob Lewis made the motion to approve the reports, George Schenkel seconded, and
the motion passed.
OLD BUSINESS
Neal Blythe gave an update on litigation: Hoagland vs. Clear Lake is ongoing.
Helicopter summary judgment filed two years ago also into the fourth mediation
June 3, 2008 in Superior Court. Hoagland vs. Nevins ongoing, no ruling yet.
Hoagland vs. Clear Lake BZA – no hearing scheduled, no orders. Clear Lake vs.
Lehman, change of venue is requested. Former Marshal Lehman has requested change
of venue to Noble County.
NEW BUSINESS
The 2008 Fire Protection Agreement with the Town of Fremont has been received
with no increase from 2007. George Schenkel made the motion to approve the
Agreement, Bob seconded and the motion passed.
Resolution 3-2008. A Resolution to Rename County Road 775 East to Fountain Beach
Road. Bob Lewis made motion to approve the resolution to change the name to
Fountain Beach Road. George Schenkel made the motion to pass, Bob Lewis seconded
and the motion passed.
Master Plan Update. A draft of the Plan is available for review following the
April 9 meeting of the Committee. Much work remains to be done. A public meeting
is scheduled for April 22 at 1 p.m.
Disposal of police weapon. George Schenkel made the motion to dispose of the
weapon on a good will basis, Bob Lewis seconded, and the motion passed.
Bob Lewis gave a rundown of various town insurance policies. He recommended
cancellation of the boiler and machinery policy that was effective during the
installation of the sewer project. He also recommended an increase in
deductibles to keep costs down.
At 8:25 p.m. Bob Lewis made the motion to adjourn, George Schenkel seconded and
the motion passed.
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Larry Armstrong, President
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Virginia Nye, Clerk