Minutes Of The September 14, 2009 Town Council Meeting
The regular meeting of the Town Council of Clear Lake, Indiana was held at the
town hall on Monday, September 14th at 7:00 pm. Present were Council Members Bob
Lewis, George Schenkel, Sue Williams, Barry Worl and Alan Korte. Also present
were Town Manager Bob Hull, Town Attorney Neal Blythe and Zoning Administrator,
Bruce Snyder. There were 12 citizens who signed the guest register.
President Bob Lewis called the meeting to order standing and saying the Pledge
of Allegiance.
Minutes of the August 10th meeting were read and approved, with correction, by
the Council upon a motion made by Sue Williams, seconded by Alan Korte, all in
favor and the motion passed.
Financial report was given by the Clerk-Treasurer for the month of July stating
beginning and ending cash and investment balances for the General Fund, Garbage
Fund and Sewer Fund. This report will be attached to the Council Minutes.
Expenses for the month of July were as followed for:
General Fund $29,441.89
Garbage Fund 5,374.90
Sewer Fund 37,663.89
Total Amount of Vouchers $72,480.68
Warrants to be approve totaled $8,659.21.
A motion was made to accept the Financial Reports as given by George Schenkel,
seconded by Alan Korte, all in favor and the motion passed.
REPORTS:
FIRE DEPARTMENT: The Fremont Fire Department had a total of 24 service calls for
the month of August. In the Town of Clear Lake there were 2medical assists.
MARSHALS REPORT: Marshal Gonya reported 1 criminal mischief , 6 VIN/HIN checks,
one suspicious person, 4 assists for the Sheriff’s Department, 3 background
checks, 1 DNR assist, 1 assist for the Fremont Police Department.
The marshal is waiting to hear back from NIXLE, to confirm the Town is online.
Marshall Gonya will notify the community by using the Bulletin Board and the
Association newsletter when he receives confirmation.
There will be an Open House on October 3rd from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon,
entitled “Celebrate Safe Communities”, to bring awareness to the community about
crime prevention. By registering with the National Crime Prevention Council we
are eligible for free merchandise and tools for educating the public on ways to
remain a safe community. Identify theft being the fastest growing crime in
America.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Bruce Snyder reported that during the month of August
there were 7 Improvement Location Permits issued. The next Board of Zoning
Appeals meeting will be October 19, 2009.
TOWN SUPERINTENDENT: Bob Hull reported that he had 10 sewer line locates for the
month of August, 5 pumps replaced or repaired, 5 service calls and the average
daily flow was 76,238 gallons per day.
Bob also reported that he should have several quotes for the salt/sand barn by
the October meeting.
There will be two areas of asphalt resurfacing this fall, one being Gecowets
Drive from S.R. 120 to Lake Drive and the second one at the bottom of the hill
at 388 Lake Drive. During the winter months Bob will continue working with
engineers on the additional drainage project at 388 Lake Drive to redirect
surface water run-off from the top of the hill, anticipating that to be a spring
2010 project.
Bob has been working with a property owner to remove brush on the west side of
Gecowets Drive with the help of a community service worker and that has been
completed. Bob is still waiting on the property owner to work with him removing
brush on the south side of Lake Drive at 700 East. Hopefully work will be
completed this fall.
Quotes were received for the two resurfacing projects this fall. Brooks
Construction quoted both projects at $14,499 and API for a total of $16,945. A
motion was made to accept the quote from Brooks for $14,499 by Barry Worl and
seconded by Sue Williams, all in favor and the motion passed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
TOWN ATTORNEY: Neal Blythe reported litigation for August was mostly
discovery. Litigation has not been finalized in the fence case. Waiting on the
Mosier settlement what affect that will have. The deadline for appeal has
passed.
Public Works meeting needs to be published in the newspaper regarding the rate
increase.
WATER QUALITY UPDATE: Annie Skinner reported that requests for quote to eight
consultants and have received four responses. Quotes need to be received by
September 18 and presentations will be reviewed on September 25th. Two land
owners, Steve Jackson and Dan Oberst have agreed to be on the committee to
choose the consultant for the project.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR, JOB DESCRIPTION: The job description of the Zoning
Administrator was reviewed by the council and a motion was made to approve the
new job description by Alan Korte, seconded by Sue Williams, all in favor and
the motion passed.
2. RESOLUTION 3-2009: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REQUEST OF A WAIVER FROM THE
INDIANA STATE CHEMIST TO ALLOW ENFORCEMENT OF THE CLEAR LAKE ORDINANCE BANNING
PHOSPHATE FERTILIZER. A public hearing will be held on November 5th @ 1:00 p.m.
at Purdue University asking for a waiver to enforce the Phosphate Ordinance
2007-02. A motion was made to suspend the rules and read by summary only by
George Schenkle, seconded by Alan Korte, all in favor and the motion passed. Bob
Lewis read the resolution by summary only and asked for a motion to approve
Resolution 03-2009. Barry Worl made the motion to approve Resolution 03-2009,
seconded by Sue Williams and the motion passed.
3. ORDINANCE 2009-6: 1ST READING, AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE AND
REGISTRATION OF GOLF CARTS WITHIN THE TOWN OF CLEAR LAKE. Bob Lewis read the
ordinance in its entirety. Marshal Gonya stated that verbal and written warnings
will be issued until the ordinance is passed. A motion was made by Alan Korte to
pass ordinance 2009-6 on the first reading, seconded by Sue Williams, all in
favor and the motion passed.
4. ORDINANCE 2009-7: 1ST READING, AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A LOCAL OPTION
INCOME TAX FUND FOR THE TOWN OF CLEAR LAKE. Bob Lewis read ordinance 2009-7 in
its entirety and asked for a motion to pass on the first reading. A motion was
made by George Schenkel to pass ordinance 2009-7 on the first reading, seconded
by Sue Williams, all in favor and the motion passed.
5. ORDINANCE 2009-8: 1ST READING, AN ORDINANCE SETTING SALARIES & WAGES OF THE
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES FOR THE TOWN OF CLEAR LAKE, INDIANA FOR THE YEAR 2010.
Bob Lewis read the ordinance in its entirety then asked for a motion to approve
of the first reading. A motion was made to approve ordinance 2009-8 on the first
reading by Sue Williams, seconded by George Schenkel, all in favor and the
motion passed.
A motion was made by George Schenkel to close the public meeting and open the
public hearing to discuss ordinance 2009-8, seconded by Alan Korte, all in favor
and the motion passed.
During the public hearing Bruce Snyder suggested that with the new UDO and new
job requirements that his salary for 2010 be revisited.
A motion was made by Barry Worl to close the public hearing and resume the
business meeting, seconded by Alan Korte, all in favor and the motion passed.
Discussion was had on the subject of quantity purchases through the state
purchasing program.
Bob Hull will be looking into the possibility of the Town of Clear Lake
participating.
Bob Lewis asked that Agenda items be submitted a week prior to the Council
meeting.
The next Public Works meeting will be September 21st at 4:00 p.m. to discuss
fees, Larry & Kay Armstrong sewer capacity fees refunded and Jerry Millers
monthly rate reduction during construction.
A report was given by Bob Hull on the Billing Clerks billing for Garbage and
Sewer receipts.
A motion was made at 8:15 pm to adjourn the public meeting by George Schenkel,
seconded by Alan Korte, all in favor and the motion passed.
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Robert E. Lewis, President
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Kay A. Kummer, Clerk – Treasurer