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MEETING MINUTES - September 16th, 2009
BUDGET MEETING
SILVER LAKE TOWN HALL
604 N. JEFFERSON ST.
SILVER LAKE, IN 46982
September 16, 2009
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
Board members Gale Owens, Linda Baker, and Ron Jones were all present. Also present was Angela Glass, Clerk-Treasurer, Craig Hollopeter, Town Marshal, Jasun Blocher, Town Superintendent, and Morris Jones, Fire Chief.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Life Med- Life Med made a revision to the contract that was signed previously at the September 8th meeting. The revision was that the Town could make its payment in the town installments if it wished to do so. The council agreed to this amendment and they signed the contract.
2. Dennis Brown- The Marshal’s Department had been having some issues with their computers. Dennis was brought in to answer any questions. All questions with the Marshal’s Department were answered. Angie Glass, Clerk-Treasurer, brought up the remote dial in issue. Angie would like to be able to have access to her records from anywhere. Dennis explained the safety issues with it and said that it was perfectly safe. Linda spoke up and said that she was not comfortable with the remote at his time. Angie asked Linda what she was uncomfortable with about the remote access. Linda became upset with Angie and raised her voice and said she did not want to get into an argument over this. Linda felt that Angie lived close enough that it was not necessary to have and that it made it too personalized. Gale stated that he had no problem with it. Angie stated that the records belonged to her and were her responsibility and she should have access to them anytime, anywhere. Linda stated that we had Tonya, the receptionist, there that could look things up if needed. Angie stated that Tonya’s access to the records was denied as soon as she started working for the board as a receptionist instead of for the clerk-treasurer as deputy clerk. Ron stated that he would like to table it until the October 13th meeting.
3. Jasun Blocher- Jasun has been having some issues with Kathy Ragan, the Certified Wastewater operator. Kathy calls Jasun at all hours of the night and cusses him and talks badly to him. She also wanted to have a fully functional lab. Jasun stated to Kathy that she has gone way over the dollar amount that was expected to get the lab up and operational. Kathy is now stating that if we do not finish she wants $100.00 more a month starting 2010. Jasun stated that he takes his test on April 23, 2010. Jasun wants the Boards’ thoughts on whether or not to continue with the lab. The board decided that enough money has been spent and they do not want the lab to be fully functional at his time.
4. Budget Reduction- Budget numbers were discussed and many numbers were cut in the general fund. The general fund will need to be cut more when the 1782 notice comes in February or March of 2010. Another meeting may be set up at anytime if the council wishes to do so. None of the changes will take effect until the town receives the 1782 notice from the Department of Local Government and Finance.
ADJOURN:
7:35 P.M.