The Ellettsville, Indiana, Town Council met in regular session at 7:30 PM, Monday, November 26, 2001 at the Monroe County Library Ellettsville Branch Meeting Room. Jerry Pittsford called the meeting to order and led the prayer. Michael Cornman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Jerry asked for roll call of Council Members. Members present were Jerry Pittsford, President; David Sorokoty, Vice President; Michael Cornman, and David Drake. Also present were Sandra Hash, Clerk-Treasurer and Mike Spencer, Town Attorney. Geraldine McIntyre was absent.
Addition
to the Agenda
Mike Cornman made the motion to amend the Agenda by adding Resolution 18-01 Transfer of Funds under Resolutions and AT&T Agreement and Halls Signs Presentation under New Business. David Sorokoty seconded. Motion carried.
Ordinances on First
Reading
Ordinance 01-29 to amend
Ordinance 01-27
David Drake made the motion to table Ordinance 01-29 until next
meeting. Mike Cornman seconded. Motion carried.
Resolutions
Resolution 18-01 Transfer of
Funds
David Drake read the resolution.
Jim Davis, Fire Chief explained the need for transfers in the Fire
line. The small building is co-owned by
E. F. D., Bloomington Hospital Ambulance Service, B-N-L Communications and
Bloomington Police Department and it housed the radio equipment. This building was damaged during the recent
windstorm in October. Jim would like to
build a bigger building to replace this one making a small room for the radio
equipment and using the rest for storage space for the Fire Department Station
# 8. He has spoken with the Insurance
Company and they are going to pay for 1/5 of the cost and he has received two
quotes on constructing the new building, which is for approximately $
8,000. Therefore, he requested the
transfer of monies to help pay for the new building. David Drake moved to adopt Resolution 18-01. David Sorokoty seconded. Motion carried and Mike Cornman
abstained.
Ordinances on Second
Reading None
Old Business
Grants for Main Street
Programs
Jerry Pittsford asked if Mike Spencer had reviewed the paperwork, which
he had. The Main Street Program is
seeking approval for Traffic Gateway Islands and the Heritage Trail. Jeana
Kapczynski explained they are not sure if they’re ready to proceed with the
Heritage Trail paperwork but suggested we should begin the process anyway. David Drake moved to endorse the grant request for the Main Street Programs for
Gateways and the Heritage Trail project.
Mike Cornman seconded. Motion
carried.
Drive-Up Mailbox
Sandy has been collaborating with Ellettsville’s Postmaster Clint
Sherrill on the possibility of having a drive-up mailbox to accommodate
customers needs and prevent possible traffic jams on Sale Street due to parking
in front of the Post Office illegally.
Jerry Barnes, the local INDOT supervisor, gave his approval and agreed
to relocate if needed when the stage is removed. Mike Cornman made the motion to approve the
drive-up mailbox by the stage. David
Drake seconded. Motion carried.
Christmas Gift and Holiday
Survey Results
The majority of employees who voted chose to receive a turkey or ham
for a Christmas gift from the Town and to have Christmas Eve off allowing a
four-day weekend during the Christmas Holiday.
David Drake moved to give as a Christmas gift to the Town employees a
coupon enabling them to purchase a turkey or ham and Christmas Eve be the
holiday instead of the Day after Christmas for this year. Mike Cornman seconded. Motion carried. Sandy invited the employees to the traditional Christmas luncheon
pitch in on Wednesday, December 19th from 11-2 at Town Hall.
New Business
Hall Signs Presentation
Mr. Randy Barnard of Hall Signs presented the Speed View advisory
sign. He suggested Reeves Road, in
front of the new elementary school, would be a good location for the sign. He explained it requires input voltage of
110 AC of 12 DC. They suggest the AC hardwire with a quick connect to allow
easy movement. He said multiple
locations are recommended and we could have this sign for $ 4,400. Jerry asked Jim Ragle if funds were
available in the sign appropriation line? Jim said there was approximately
$3,000 available. Jerry along with Ron
McGlocklin saw a demonstration of the sign at the High School. Mike Cornman asked if the school was
interested in participating in purchasing the signs. Jerry was unsure. Mr.
Barnard explained that this sign could function as an extra speed control with
the occasional back up of a Police Officer to maintain the integrity of its
use. David Drake commented that the new
school is in a unique area being more on a country road and speeders would make
it more dangerous for the children so this may be a way to prevent accidents. Mr. Barnard added there is a timer option,
but he does not recommend turning the sign off. The Council will take the presentation under advisement.
Ellettsville Police Reserves
– appointment of new Reserve Police Officer
Bob Sowder explained that Clayton Cooper has met the requirements. He attends Indiana State for
Criminology. He has a certificate from
Ivy Tech for EMS/ Medical. He lives in
Bloomington. He was in Monroe County Auxiliary
but wanted to work for Ellettsville.
Mike Cornman made motion to accept Clayton Cooper as a new Police Reserve
Officer for Ellettsville. David Drake
seconded. Motion carried.
AT&T Agreement
Rick Coppock explained the existing fiber optic lines are located on
the 56.87 acres housing the Waste Water Treatment Plant. The easements are along the old railroad and will not interfere
with any existing roadways. David Drake moved to
approve the easement agreement with AT&T for the Waste Water Treatment
Plant property. Mike Cornman
seconded. Motion carried.
Well Site Presentation – A
Copy of the Presentation is in the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office.
Eppley Institute Graduate Students Token Barnthouse, John Drew, Junius
Ho and Erin Policinski gave their presentation for the Well Site property.
The Plan includes an Introduction, Population and Demographics, Existing
Recreation and Parks Inventory, Community Assessment, Site Suitability
Analysis, and Site Design Alternatives.
They spoke of the need to make some of the wells safer by capping or
fencing.
They also suggested grants might be available for the endangered
species inhabiting this property. The
plan should be also be approved and adopted by the Council. Jerry added they would like the Park and
Recreation Board’s approval first.
The Council expressed their thanks to the students for a job well done.
Action to pay Accounts
Payable Vouchers
Mike Cornman moved to approve the accounts payable vouchers. David Sorokoty seconded. Motion carried.
Approval of the Minutes
of the regular meeting of November 12, 2001
A motion was made by David Sorokoty and seconded by David Drake to
approve the minutes of November 12, 2001.
Motion carried.
Supervisor’s comments
Jim Davis told that Station # 8’s roof is under roof
again.
Mike Spencer spoke concerning the Insight
contract. About three months ago he
submitted a revised contract to Insight.
He requested by email on October 31st a proposal with the
changes they wanted so we could look it over and they did not respond.
Adjournment
A motion was made by Mike Cornman and seconded by David Drake to
adjourn. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 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