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MEETING MINUTES - September 8th, 2009
Silver Lake Meeting Hall
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
PUBLIC HEARING FOR BUDGET:
No comments were made by any citizens for the Budget Hearing.
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 Vern Landis Town Attorney. John Conley, representing the fire department, was absent.
MINUTES:
The minutes from July 27th and August 11th were presented. Ron made the first motion to accept the minutes as presented, Gale 2nd, motion carried with no further discussion. Gale Owens wanted to congratulate the police department on catching the bank robbers. “Hats off to you guys. You did a good job.”
CITIZENS:
Jasun Blocher-was questioning what the town ordinance was about fireworks being shot in the town limits. A person has been firing small cannon in town and says he is within the state law to do so and will continue to do until the law changes. Craig Hollopeter, Town Marshal, stated that the town needs to set up some type of guidelines for fireworks and explosives. Vern Landis, Town Attorney stated that there are certain times that the town can limit the use. Vern will work on something in writing for the next meeting.
Tony Middleton-has a concern about the public access to the lake off of Shutt Avenue. He would like an ordinance passed that states you can only park at the ramp if you are using the public access. Residents have been parking on the paved area to the ramp to keep fishermen and others using the lake from parking there. The parking ordinance would have to be amended according to Craig Hollopeter. Craig requested that the issue be tabled until DNR could be contacted.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Fall Clean Up- Due to financial struggles the town will not have a fall clean up for 2009.
2. Harden Electric Quote- Jasun Blocher requested to hold off on this quote until 2010. Angie is working on a possible grant for the repair.
3. 9/11 Remembrance Donation- Due to financial struggles the town will not be able to donate money in 2009.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Ordinance 01-09-09: Vacating a Public Way- The ordinance was read in full by Clerk-Treasurer Angie. Glass. Ron Jones was the first motion to suspend the rules and read by title only, Gale 2nd, motion carried with no further discussion. The ordinance was read by title only. Gale made the 1st motion to accept Ordinance 01-09-09, Linda 2nd, motion carried with no further discussion.
2. Life-Med Contract-Gale made the first motion to accept the Life-Med Contract for 2010, Linda 2nd the motion, motion carried with no further discussion.
3. Cisco Software for Police Department- Craig Hollopeter stated that the county has switched their software program. The new software will cost $36.00 per month per car for the air cards. The first three months the air cards are free. The county would like us to pay $100.00 per month for user fee for maintenance. It will be $180.00 yearly per car for the software fee to Cisco for a total of $540.00. Ron made the first motion to change the police software. Linda 2nd, motion carried with no further discussion.
4. Craig’s Vacation-Craig’s vacation request for October 19-23 was approved.
5. Tonya’s Web-Site Request-Tonya wanted to know if she could put a community calendar on the web site so that local organizations and businesses could schedule their events around each other. Angie stated that when she was doing the web site she entered things like church bake sales, lions club and things of that nature but did not do any businesses. Gale and Linda stated that as long asit was not a business it was okay to put on the calendar.
DEPARTMENT HEADS:
Jasun Blocher- 2 runs for the fire department. Jasun is going to talk to Morris Jones about giving a laptop to the police department. Tree, street, and sidewalk quotes will be ready for October meeting. Jasun stated that he was sorry the mosquitoes are bad they are spraying more than they actually should. Teresa Howell is upset because her basement drain is connected to the towns’ storm sewer. She wants the town to unhook her from the storm sewer. Jasun stated that he did take a camera down to Miss Howells house to try and find connection. The connection could not be found between the storm sewers and Miss Howell’s line could not be determined. Jasun gave her suggestions of how to fix the problem but she was not happy with any of the solutions. Miss Howell wants us (the town) to fix the problem. The responsibility is the property owners’ from the property line to the house. Jasun also stated that here is a problem with the drain at Tim Drakes house. The drain is on the state right of way but it is the town’s catch basin and it is located in the Drakes driveway. Kevin Hohman will fix the drain for $1200.00-$1800.00. The sidewalk repair will cost approximately $600.00-$800.00. Archie Caudill has also complained about water coming into his basement.
Craig Hollopeter-Having issues with his computer. Angie stated that she would contact Dennis Brown and have him come to the September 16th meeting to answer questions. Angie Glass-requested having the remote access turned on so that she may also do work away from the office. Gale Owens stated that he did not have a problem with it. Linda Baker stated that she was absolutely opposed to the remote access. Ron Jones was undecided and asked to table it until the October meeting.
LETTERS RECEIVED:
None were received.
CLAIM DOCKET:
Gale made the first motion to accept the claim docket for $96,325.35, Ron 2nd the motion, motion carried with no further discussion.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
The next meeting will be October 13th at 7:00 at the Town Hall. There will be a budget meeting on September 16th at 5:30 at the Silver Lake Town Hall.
ADJOURN:
Gale made the 1st motion to adjourn, Ron 2nd, motion carried. 8:15 p.m.