November 13, 2000
The Ellettsville, Indiana,
Town Council met in regular session at 7:30 PM, Monday, November 13, 2000.
Members present were Geraldine McIntyre, President; Jerry Pittsford, Vice
President; Michael Cornman, David Drake, and David Sorokoty. Geraldine McIntyre
called the meeting to order. Dave Sorokoty led the Pledge of Allegiance. Jerry
Pittsford gave the prayer.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
David Sorokoty said he would
like to table Ordinance 00-24 explaining that he would like some additional
study done on creating a town court. David discussed the need to raise revenue
from sources other than tax increases. David Sorokoty made a motion to table
Ordinance 00-24. Mike Cornman seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Ordinance 00-25: an
ordinance to amend Chapter 280 of the Ellettsville Town Code concerning fees
and charges
Sandra Hash told the council
that we are waiting on some information on the actual cost of some of the
items. Jerry Pittsford made a motion to table Ordinance 00-25. David Drake
seconded the motion. Ron McGlocklin explained that we are waiting to receive
the Bloomington fee schedule as well as obtain some additional information
regarding the actual cost of some items. Motion passed.
Contract with Indiana
Department of Transportation
Geraldine McIntyre explained
that this is an agreement to turn over Main Street to the state. Rick Coppock
said we had held off approving this agreement until negotiations for utility
relocation reimbursement were completed and we had obtained the relocation
permits. This needs completed by the end of the month so as not to delay the
State Road 46 project. Mike Cornman commented that this was the same agreement
we had five years ago. Rick Coppock said the state will be responsible for
maintenance and plowing of the road and the street would be removed from the
town’s road inventory. Rick noted bridges are owned by the county. There was
further discussion regarding utility line relocations and reimbursement.
Jerry Pittsford made a
motion to sign the agreement with INDOT turning Main Street over to the state.
David Drake seconded the motion. Motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS
Petition to request the
municipal legislative body to submit the question of removal of the water
utility from the jurisdiction of the IURC to the registered voters
Geraldine McIntyre explained
the town received two petitions and the requirement was for only 23 valid
signatures. The signatures on both petitions were verified by the Monroe County
Clerk’s office. There was some discussion on whether the council should adopt a
resolution or send a letter. Mike Spencer said to send the letter and if there
is something else to be done we can do it then.
Telecable Settlement
Sandra Hash explained that
the town was a class member of Henshaw v. AT&T and
we submitted the required
documents and one claim was accepted in the amount of $ 290.29. The other was
denied.
Jerry Pittsford made a
motion to accept the settlement with AT&T Corporation coming from the
Henshaw v. AT&T Corporation class action lawsuit and I further move that we
abandon any attempts to collect on the other claim. Mike Cornman seconded the
motion. Motion passed.
Purchase easement form Roger
New
Rick Coppock said we had
received appraisals for the easements that the council had previously
discussed. The council reviewed maps of the project while Rick described the
particulars of the line relocations. The appraisal was for $ 4100.00 and will
be paid by the Sewer Department. The project will increase flows from the
downtown area and help reduce overflows. There was further discussion.
David Sorokoty made a motion
to give Rick Coppock approval to make an offer to Roger New for the purchase of
then right-of-way across his property for the sewer line. Mike Cornman seconded
the motion. Motion passed.
Resolution 17-00
Jerry Pittsford read
Resolution 17-00 as follows:
RESOLUTION 17-00
WHEREAS, it has been determined
that more money is needed than is currently available in certain funds and
appropriations:
THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Ellettsville Town Council that the following transfers or temporary loans are hereby authorized:
TO: GEN-316 Planner $ 3190.25
TO: FIRE-221 Gasoline & Oil $ 1000.00
FROM: GEN-213 Clerk’s Miscellaneous $ 300.00
FROM: MVH-233 Other
Supplies
$ 200.00
TO: MVH-221 Gasoline and Oil $ 200.00
Dated this 13th day of November 2000. (as amended)
The resolution was amended
to reflect a correction regarding GEN-213 and GEN-396 being reversed. Jerry
Pittsford made a motion to amend Resolution 17-00. David Sorokoty seconded the
motion. Motion passed. Jerry Pittsford made a motion to approve Resolution
17-00 as amended. Mike Cornman seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Minutes and Claims
David Sorokoty made a motion
to pass minutes and claims, Mike Cornman seconded. Motion passed.
Supervisors
Sandra Hash
Sandra informed the council
that she is going to attend year-end training on December 6th in
Cicero, Indiana. Jerry Pittsford made a motion to approve travel on December 6th
for Sandy to attend training in Cicero, Indiana. David Drake seconded the
motion. Motion passed.
David Sorokoty
David Sorokoty discussed the
process by which the county will give the memorial park to the town. They have
had it since the early 1950’s due to unpaid property taxes of $ 27.50.
David said they recently had
a neighborhood association meeting with about 30 members in attendance. Jerry
Barnes from INDOT discussed the intersection of Chandler Drive and State Road
46, hill slope, and Kelli Drive traffic. Bill Williams will be their next
speaker on December 12, 2000 to discuss McNeely on the north side of the
neighborhood.
Mike Cornman discussed
grants for point and non-point water pollution and reviewed the previous work
done during the creek study. Mike asked Mike Farmer to look into additional
grants. There was some discussion regarding the creek study final report and
video.
Jerry Pittsford
Jerry Pittsford informed the
council that David Martin, a teacher in our school
system, has recently
undergone a bone marrow transplant. He has asked the teachers to have a blood
drive. The Red Cross will be at the junior high on December 15th
from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM collecting blood. Mike Cornman suggested that donors
allow their names be submitted for the bone marrow registry.
Geraldine McIntyre
Geraldine McIntyre said
there was a meeting with herself, David Sorokoty, Mike Farmer, Rick Coppock, Vi
Simpson, INDOT, Cinergy, Smithville Telephone, and Insight regarding the burial
of the overhead utilities. Vi Simpson asked that letters of support for the
project be sent by groups to the state. Geraldine noted Ellettsville would be
contributing $ 300,000 in-kind towards the project or more. letters should be
sent to the State Highway Commission attention Matt Thomas. Mike Cornman
suggested the City of Bloomington be contacted for their support.
Geraldine said the Main
Street Committee met to discuss new street lighting. They have not decided
whether to rent the lights for Cinergy or purchase them outright. There will be
another meeting on this subject.
On November 9th
at the After-Hours, the Utility Department, Town Hall, and the Street
Department were given certificates for their beautification efforts.
Geraldine McIntyre and the
council thanked at Patrick Stoffers for his work as Deputy Clerk-Treasurer and
Deputy Health Officer.
Jerry
Pittsford made a motion to adjourn. David Drake seconded the motion. Motion
passed. Meeting adjourned at 8:25 PM.
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D. Geraldine McIntyre Jerry
Pittsford
President Vice President
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Mike Cornman David
Drake
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David Sorokoty Sandra
C. Hash
Clerk-Treasurer