Minutes of the July 14, 2008 Town Council Meeting
The Town Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Larry
Armstrong, President of the Council. Present also were Council members, Paul
Federspiel, Bob Lewis and Sue Williams. Virginia Nye, Clerk, Bob Hull, Town
Superintendent and Neal Blythe, Town Attorney were also present. Twenty three
guests were also present.
Minutes of the June 9, 2008 meeting were read by Virginia Nye and approved by
the Council upon a motion by Paul Federspiel and second by Sue Williams.
The financial report included General, Garbage and Sewer funds. The General Fund
expenses of $59,741.13 included a total of $37,081.21 for the town storage barn,
Garbage expenses of $7,482.66 and Sewer expenses of $75,664.99 which included
sewer loan interest expenses of $58,913.33. Warrant approvals totaled $25,179.63
plus $59,913.33 for sewer loan interest.
During June the Police Department solved several of the winter burglaries and
recovered some of the stolen property. The Fremont Fire Department calls list
included three Medic Assists at the Town of Clear Lake.
Bruce Snyder, Zoning Inspector, during the period June 10 to July 14 issued four
Improvement Location Permits. At the June 16 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting,
two matters were heard and approved -- a variance to build a 6-foot fence around
a spa/hot tub, and variance to build a fence 3.3 feet into the Lake yard with 3
conditions attached to the approval. Two stop-work orders were also issued.
Bob Hull reported that traditionally the town sees the highest sewer flows for
the year over the Fourth of July. This year, the system worked very well and we
had no problems. Street work that has been done include catch basins and a storm
sewer line at 522 Lake Drive, and continuing work on the drainage easement at
384 Lake Drive. Brooks is scheduled to start work for paving Lake Drive between
County Road 850 and Terrace drive. Other work underway is for the street barn
and weed complaints. Thanks to a generous donation from the Clear Lake
Association, the town plans to have two dead trees removed from in front of the
Town Hall, landscaping along the front and two benches along the side walk.
Laura Farquhar reported that garbage collections are going well, directory is
well received with a few corrections and possibility of one to two liens for
nonpayment.
Bob Lewis made a motion to approve the reports, Sue Williams seconded, and the
motion passed.
OLD BUSINESS
Neal Blythe reported on the current town litigation, including the McHue Kraus
case, Hoagland helicopter and trespass cases and fence case. The town will
appeal the Lehman decision that was in his favor.
NEW BUSINESS
Bob Lewis introduced the trophies being given to Bob Troll and Bob Bruick for
all their work for the Town of Clear Lake. Bob Troll’s public service award was
for all his work for the lengthy and meritorious service, including his years as
President of the Town Council. Bob Bruick’s commendation was for his public
service on the Plan Commission, BZA, Master Plan, award for outstanding service.
The audience gave a standing ovation to say thanks for all that you have done.
ORDINANCE 2008-1. Control of Animals Within the Town of Clear Lake, Indiana.
Neal Blythe will rewrite this ordinance.
ORDINANCE 2008-3. Amendment of Clear Lake ORDINANCE 256, Codified in the Clear
Lake Code at Article VII, Chapter 72, 72.01, regarding Parking Motor Vehicles
within the Town of Clear Lake, Indiana. Tabled for rewrite by Neal Blythe.
ORDINANCE 2008-4. Ordinance Increasing the Application Fee for Connection to the
Sewer of the Town of Clear Lake, Indiana. Third Reading by Title Only. Bob Lewis
made the motion to read and approve the ordinance, Paul Federspiel seconded, and
the motion passed.
ORDINANCE 2008-5. Mileage Rate Ordinance. Third reading. Bob Lewis made the
motion to read and approve the ordinance by title only, Paul Federspiel seconded
and the motion passed. After publishing, the ordinance will take effect.
Master Plan Update. Larry Armstrong reported that the Steering Committee will
have completed a draft in the near future. July 26 will be the date of the next
committee meeting. August 11 at 5 p.m. will be the following meeting at the Town
Hall about the Master Plan. On August 23 at 9 a.m. there will be public hearing
to seek input. The Plan Commission meeting in October will hear the Master Plan.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. upon a motion by Paul Federspiel and second
by Bob Lewis.
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Larry Armstrong, President
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Virginia Nye, Clerk