Minutes Of The June 8, 2009 Town Council Meeting
The meeting of the Town Council was called to order at 7 p.m. with the Pledge
of Allegiance led by President, Bob Lewis. Present were Council members George
Schenkel, Sue Williams, Barry Worl and Alan Korte. Also present were Town
Attorney, Neal Blythe, Town Superintendant, Bob Hull, Zoning Administrator,
Bruce Snyder and Kay Kummer, Clerk-Treasurer. There were seventy people who
signed the guest register.
Bob Lewis introduced new Council member Alan Korte with a brief biography and
Kay Kummer as newly appointed Clerk-Treasurer.
A presentation was made by Robert Troll, representative of the Steuben County
Developmental Council, to the Town of Clear Lake for outstanding commitment in
supporting economic and community enhancement through their investment in the
new town hall. Two photos of the Kasota Island were also presented.
Minutes of the May 11th meeting were read. A motion was made by George Schenkel
and seconded by Sue Williams to approve the minutes as read. All in favor and
the motion passed.
Financial reports were read, including the Cash & Investment Balances through
May 2009 and the voucher registers for:
General Fund $ 42,041.94
Garbage Fund $ 49,353.86
Sewer Fund $ 22,741.26
Total Vouchers $ 114,137.06
Warrants to be approved totaled $ 15,914.90 for the period from May 11 – June 8,
2009.
REPORTS
Barry Worl gave the Marshals & Fire Department Reports. The marshals reported
1 Suspicious vehicle
3 Back round checks
3 HIN checks
2 VIN checks
2 assists for the Sheriff’s department
2 thefts
Hours for the officers will be increasing in the town along with doing boat
patrol with the Marine Patrol for the summer. Marshal Gonya is also working on a
golf cart ordinance due to a new state law that takes effect July 1st which
prohibits golf cart use on roadways unless the city or town adopts an ordinance.
The fire department reported 28 calls for the month of May with one Hazmat spill
in the Town of Clear Lake on May 27th.
Bruce Snyder reported 3 Improvement location Permits issued in May. One
application for a variance was filed to be heard before the Board of Zoning
Appeals on June 15, 2009.
Bob Hull gave a report on the sewer locates, inspections or repairs and average
daily flow. He discussed the problems with homeowners landscaping around and on
top of the grinders. The town ordinance states that nothing is to be built in
the 5 foot easement each side of the grinder. He will be working on notifying
homeowners of this ordinance.
The new drain has been installed at 388 Lake Drive.
Bob also reported on the street repairs to be made this summer. At this time
bids were opened from Brooks Construction for $50,590 and API for $58,230 to
include the asphalt for Penner Drive, Elm Street to Fountain Beach Drive, Outer
Drive at Channel Drive. A discussion followed regarding the specifications from
both contractors. Because of the better application from API it was recommended
their bid be accepted. George Schenkel made a motion to accept the bid from API,
Barry Worl seconded, all in favor and the motion passed.
The Billing Clerks report stated that the Clear Lake Directory has been
delivered and any errors should be reported to her and corrections made for next
year. Laura also reported that garbage invoices are ready to be mailed as soon
as the ordinance is passed. There is one small claims filing for a 2008
non-payment, all other residents have paid in full. There are a couple sewer
liens that have been paid to the County and we are waiting for them to be
processed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. ORDINANCE NO. 2009-4. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ALL PREVIOUS ZONING AND
SUBDIVISION CONTROL ORDINANCE AND MAPS AND ADOPTING A REPLACEMENT ZONING AND
SUBDIVISION CONTROL ORDINANCE AND ALSO ADOPTING A COMPLETE REPLACEMENT ZONING
MAP. Summary: This ordinance repeals all previous zoning and subdivision control
ordinances and maps and adopts a replacement zoning and subdivision control
ordinance, hereinafter known as the Unified Development Ordinance, and also
adopts a complete replacement zoning map. Bob Lewis read the Ordinance Summary.
A motion was made by George Schenkel to recess the council meeting and have the
public hearing, Sue Williams seconded, all in favor and the motion passed.
A motion was then made by Barry Worl to open the Public Meeting, Sue Williams
seconded, all in favor and the motion passed.
There were 20 attendees who stood and made comments on the UDO. Positive and
forward looking comments were made by 14 of the 20 who chose to make comments.
A motion was made by Barry Worl to close the public hearing, George Schenkel
seconded, all in favor and the motion passed.
A motion was made by George Schenkel to resume the Council meeting and seconded
by Sue Williams, all in favor and the motion passed.
George Schenkel made a motion to pass the Unified Development Ordinance 2009-4,
second reading, seconded by Sue Williams, all in favor and the motion passed.
2. ORDINANCE 2009-3. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 251 TO INCREASE THE CHARGE
FOR COLLECTION OF GARBAGE AND REFUSE.
Second reading: Bob Lewis read the ordinance by summary only.
A motion was made by George Schenkel to recess the council meeting and open the
public hearing, seconded by Sue Williams, all in favor and the motion passed.
Questions were asked from two attendees regarding the rate increase. Discussion
followed and there being no further questions or comments a motion was made by
Barry Worl to close the public hearing, seconded by Alan Korte, all in favor and
the motion passed.
A motion was made by George Schenkel to resume the Council meeting, seconded by
Sue Williams all in favor and the motioned passed.
George Schenkel made a motion to pass ordinance 2009-3 on the second reading,
Sue Williams seconded, all in favor and the motion passed.
A motion was made by George Schenkel to suspend the rules and vote on ordinance
2009-3 third reading, seconded by Barry Worl and the motion passed.
Sue Williams made a motion to pass the third reading of the Garbage Rate
Ordinance 2009-3, George Schenkel seconded and the motion passed 5-0.
The Clear Lake Association had asked the Town for any special needs the 2009. It
was suggested that they make a contribution to the Clear Lake Conservancy for
the Water Quality Committee. The committee is in need of matching funds to
qualify for a State Grant.
NEW BUSINESS
Bob Lewis read in its entirety Resolution 4-2009 to quit claim certain real
estate adjacent to lot 8 Block 8 of the Arcadia Beach Addition and the paved
roadways known as Channel and Outer Drive to the Town of Clear Lake, Indiana
property to Richard and Marlene Metz. Said property is not being used as a
roadway for the Town of Clear Lake and is being used by the owner or owners of
Lot 8, Richard & Marlene Metz.
A motion was made by George Schenkel and seconded by Sue Williams to pass
Resolution 4-2009 quit claiming the unused roadway to Richard & Marlene Metz,
all in favor and the motion passed.
There being no comments from the attendees, the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 pm
upon a motion by Barry Worl and seconded by George Schenkle, all in favor and
the motion passed.
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Bob Lewis
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Kay A. Kummer