July 23, 2001
The Supervisors met in a work session prior to the regular Council Meeting from 6:30 p. m. to 7:15 p. m. The main topics discussed were hiring procedures and requiring cell phone calls to be logged.
The Ellettsville, Indiana, Town Council met in regular session at 7:30 PM, Monday, July 23, 2001. Jerry Pittsford called the meeting to order. Jerry Pittsford led in prayer. David Drake led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Jerry entertained the motion to amend tonight’s Agenda. Geraldine motioned to amend the agenda and Mike seconded it. Motion is seconded as to amend the Agenda as we currently have in front of us, which is the addition of an Ordinance 01-19 and revision of the date of the minutes from the regular meeting, the revision of adding two minutes instead of one set of minutes for approval. Motion carried 5-0.
Jerry asked for roll call of Council Members. Members present were Jerry Pittsford, President; David Sorokoty, Vice President; Geraldine McIntyre, Mike Cornman and David Drake.
Approval of the
minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 9th and July 19th,
2001
Jerry asked for approval of the minutes for July 9th and July 19th, 2001which was a special meeting. David Drake made a motion to approve the minutes for July 9th 2001 and July 19th, 2001 and Geraldine McIntyre seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.
First reading of
the following Ordinances amending Town Code
Ordinance 01-18 to amend 725-30 Town Code
concerning sewer rates was introduced.
Ordinance 01-19 creating a separate fund
for skate park donations. Mike motioned
that 01-19 be submitted for first reading, David Drake seconded the
motion. Motion carried 5-0. Mike motioned Ordinance 01-19 be adopted on
the same day it was introduced, David Drake seconded motion. Motion carried 5-0. Mike made motion that 01-19 be adopted,
David Drake seconded. Motion carried
5-0
Resolution 08-01 Transfer of Funds for the Parks Department, Motor Vehicle Highway Department, Local Roads and Streets and Police Department
David Sorokoty read,
Resolution 08-01 Transfer of funds.
Whereas, it has been determined that more money is needed than is
currently available in certain funds and appropriations: Therefore, be it resolved that the following
transfers or temporary loans are hereby authorized:
From: Parks-116 Part-Time Laborer $ 4,000.00
To: Parks-231 Park and Recreation Materials $ 4,000.00
From: MVH-118 Longevity $ 500.00
To: MVH-114 Street Part-Time $ 500.00
From: LRS-361 Roads and Alleyways $ 3,200.00
To: LRS-441 Equipment $ 3,200.00
From: Police-244 Miscellaneous $ 165.00
To: Police-246 Computer Maintenance $ 165.00
Dated this 23rd day July, 2001.
Mike motioned to approve Resolution 08-01 and Geraldine seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.
Ordinances on Second Reading
Ordinance 01-13 to add section 200-41 to the Ellettsville Town Code concerning mileage allowance and Ordinance 01-14 to amend section 255-46 of the Ellettsville Town Code concerning mileage allowance. Jerry read Ordinance 01-13 and amended it to read chapter 200 and replace the word speedometer to read odometer. Geraldine motioned to amend Ordinance 01-13 and David Drake seconded. Motion carried 5-0. David Drake made the motion that Ordinance 01-13 be adopted as amended. Mike seconded it. Motion carried. Jerry read Ordinance 01-14. Mike made the motion to amend Ordinance 01-14 section 1a from speedometer to odometer and section 1b striking out in the first sentence - Board. David Drake seconded. Motion carried 5-0. David Drake made the motion that Ordinance 01-14 be adopted as amended, Geraldine seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Monroe County Fall Festival requested to partner with the Town for Build Indiana Funds – Joe Peden. Mr. Peden said they applied for Build Indiana Funds with the idea they would purchase property to host the Festival on and to share the property with the Town during the off-season. He said the rules have changed for applying for a not for profit organization such as theirs it requires an endorsement from a government entity. Mr. Peden, therefore, requested the Town sponsor their group in their application for Build Indiana Funds. Representative Peggy Welch has sent out letters in reference to this request to the Council Members already. Mr. Peden stated the Monroe County Fall Festival Association has already purchased some vacant lots (Bonnie Maxwell’s lots and garage) to be used for the Fall Festival location and hoped the Town would help in these purchases. Mike Cornman recommended we have the non-profit information for the M.C. F. F. A. on file. Mike also made the motion to sponsor the Build Indiana Fund grant application for the Monroe County Fall Festival Association and David Drake seconded. Mike Spencer requested additional information on their not for profit status and Mr. Peden said he would try to obtain that from Mr. Endwright. Motion carried 5-0. Chuck Webber also requested a copy of the information and what is needed to complete the application. He is meeting with Mr. Endwright about this on August 2nd.
Action to Pay Accounts Payable Vouchers
Geraldine motioned to pay accounts payable vouchers and David Drake
seconded motion. Motion carried 5-0.
SUPERVISORS
Jim Ragle, Street Commissioner – requested permission to hire an employee after the interview process and review with the liaison. Geraldine made the motion to approve Jim hiring a full time employee along with his liaison. David Drake seconded it. Motion carried 5-0.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
None
ADJOURNMENT
Geraldine
McIntyre moved to adjourn; David Drake seconded the motion. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:03 PM.
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Jerry Pittsford, President David Sorokoty, Vice President
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Mike Cornman David Drake
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Geraldine McIntyre Sandra C. Hash
Clerk-Treasurer