Rossville Town Council Meeting Minutes

On call of the roll: All were present.

Also present were Dave Wagner, Steve Gaylor, Valarie Reed, Travis Harris, and Eric Downing.

Allen Remaly called the meeting to order. Previous minutes were reviewed. Dave Baker made a motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Jack Fingerle, and the motion passed.

Dave Baker made a motion to appoint Allen Remaly as President of the Town Council, seconded by Jack Fingerle, and the motion passed.

Dave Wagner presented a proposal from Skiles Electric to relocate existing electrical service and reconnect pump wiring at Nora Ct at a cost of $1060.11. Dave Baker made a motion to accept the proposal for Nora Ct., seconded by Jack Fingerle, and the motion passed.

Dave discussed scheduling a meeting with Kenna Consulting to pursue possible grant funding through the Indiana Rural Development Fund to separate the storm sewers and redirect stormwater on St. Rd. 39 through Rossville.

In Chad Colby’s absence, Dave Wagner also presented to Council an updated equipment replacement schedule.

Eric Downing discussed installing additional meters and proposed cost at the old lumber yard. After much discussion, Council advised to charge the fee for a water tap and the water capacity fee for each meter installed.

Council signed the 2008 Fire Protection Contract with the Rossville Volunteer Fire Department and the Clerk-Treasurer’s bond.

After much discussion, Dave Baker made a motion to reduce Benjamin Marvin’s municipal utility bill for December, 2007 and January, 2008 to reflect an average of his twelve month water usage due to a recent water leak and his physical disability of deafness, seconded by Jack Fingerle, and passed by Council.

Voucher Register was signed.

Allen Remaly advised the Council there has been an Area Plan Advisory Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 10th at 7:00 p.m. at the Rossville Town Hall and a CORR meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 15th at 6:30 p.m. at the Rossville Town Hall.

There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned to Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rossville Town Hall.

On call of the roll: Dave Baker and Jack Fingerle. Allen Remaly was absent.

Also present was Steve Gaylor, Kenny Hodson, Brad Mohler, Travis Harris, Chad Colby, Bill Amsler, Billie Amsler, and Eric Downing.

Dave Baker called the meeting to order. Previous minutes were reviewed. Jack Fingerle made a motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Dave Baker, and the motion passed.

Bill and Billie Amsler discussed opening the alley adjacent to 153 N. East St. to St. Rd. 39 north of the Agrico Bldg. Eric Downing stated a portion of the alley will be repaired and stoned as funds become available this spring or summer. After much discussion, the Council stated no other action would be taken at this meeting other than making repairs to a portion of the alley when funds are available.

Kenny Hodson, representing Larry Rodkey, appeared before the Council concerning a sewer main blockage at his shop. He was asking for compensation for cleanup and repairs to the retaining wall. A claim has been filed with the Town’s insurance. At this time an official statement has not been received from the insurance company.

Chad Colby reported on several issues. He discussed several capital maintenance improvement projects for 2008. The lab procedure manual is completed. Town fire extinguishers will picked up on Wednesday, February 13th. There is a leg of park lights malfunctioning. Skiles Electric has been contacted. The final bill for the Nora Ct. lift station was received from Precision Pump & Power. After Council discussion, it was decided to submit the payment minus the expense of pump rental ($1800.00) and the cost of pumping the lift station ($1277.00).

Eric Downing submitted a proposal from The Kessler Tank Co., Inc. to clean and inspect the interior surfaces of the W. Ramey St. water tower and visually inspect the Town Park water tower at a cost of $2400.00. Jack Fingerle made a motion to accept the proposal from The Kessler Tank Co. at a cost $2400.00, seconded by Dave Baker, and the motion passed. Eric also informed the Council the front doors on the Pump House need to be replaced. He submitted a price from Kramer Lumber for $1475.00 for replacement doors. Jack Fingerle made a motion to purchase doors from Kramer Lumber $1475.00, seconded by Dave Baker, and the motion passed.

Travis Harris stated he had nothing to report.

Brad Mohler discussed with Council property boundary concerns of Steve Gaylor. After having the property surveyed by Moses Surveying and research by Brad, it has been determined a private drive located on the north end of this property belongs to Steve Gaylor. Brad also stated payments are still being received for delinquent rent from Cheryl Brooks and a payment for an ordinance violation was received from Sue Smart. There are other ordinance violations that are being taken to court on Friday, February 15, 2008 for judgments. He will also have a resolution prepared for the Council to sign at the next Council meeting. It is a notice of establishment of charges for services of the Rossville Volunteer Fire Department.

Jack Fingerle made a motion to have Ball State complete an income survey at a cost of $1950.00 to be eligible for possible grant funding for the CSO storm water separation required by the State, seconded by Dave Baker, and the motion passed.

Voucher Register was signed.

Jack Fingerle made a motion to have Brad Mohler take minutes at the March 11th Town Council meeting in the event Pat McIlrath is absent due to family obligations, seconded by Dave Baker, and the motion passed.

There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned to Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rossville Town Hall.

On call of the roll: All were present. Pat McIlrath, Clerk-Treasurer was absent.

Also present were Terry McGill, Jr., Chad Colby, Dave Wagner, Matt Marley, Jim Harris, Tony Meek, Eric Downing, Travis Harris, and Brad Mohler.

Allen Remaly called the meeting to order. Previous minutes were reviewed and approved.

Terry McGill, Jr. presented a master plan for the baseball fields to the Council. He stated the third diamond needs to be made useable and most of the funds for the first phase have been raised. This will include fence and dugouts. Allen suggested that Terry confer with Eric Downing about fence location, etc. Council gave approval for the Baseball Association to proceed.

Eric Downing informed the Council the State Highway may have some funding available for Rossville streets. Jack Fingerle made a motion to contact Donahue & Associates for help with preparing a grant, seconded by Dave Baker, and passed by Council.

Matt Marley requested the Town Marshal increase patrols on E. South St. It was questioned whether to install stop signs. Travis stated he and his officers will watch the area. Matt also asked if Rossville has a snow removal ordinance. Brad Mohler will check with other towns with snow removal ordinances.

Steven Gaylor stated the APC had informed him he would need to get a variance for his lots as they were too small. Dave Baker made a motion to approve the variance, seconded by Jack Fingerle, and passed by Council.

Dave Wagner showed a power point concerning the response to IDEM comments on the CSO Long Term Control Plan. Dave Baker made a motion to authorize Allen Remaly to sign the response letter to IDEM, seconded by Jack Fingerle, and passed by Council.

Chad Colby informed the Council Merrill Brothers is hauling sludge. Allen Remaly opened the CSO Public Meeting. The meeting was opened for public comments. There was a request from Phil Dunk to be contacted in the event of an overflow on Silverthorn Ditch. Skiles Electric is working on the Nora Ct. Lift Station.

Travis Harris stated the Charger was in the shop for warranty work.

Allen Remaly presented Resolution 2008-1, a resolution approving a petition for annexation of the fire department ground to be incorporated into the town. The notice will need to be published and discussed at the next Council meeting.

Bill Amsler presented to Council a map dated 1920 showing the alley in question and believes there may have been a railroad crossing at one time.

Council accepted Dave Baker’s resignation.

Jack Fingerle made a motion to accept a notice of establishment of charges for services of the Rossville Volunteer Fire Department, seconded by Dave Baker, and passed by Council.

Jack Fingerle made a motion to accept the revised 2008 Fire Protection Contract, seconded by Dave Baker, and passed by Council.

Jack Fingerle made motion to approve the Resolution 2008-1, a resolution to annex the CORR property, seconded by Dave Baker, and passed by Council.

Jack Fingerle made a motion to retain Tecton and Cy Gerde to assist with the fire department project, seconded by Dave Baker, and passed by Council.

Allen Remaly signed a continuing agreement with Area IV Agency to provide storage for the RAT Van.

Voucher Register was signed.

There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned to Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rossville Town Hall.

On call of the roll: Allen Remaly and Jack Fingerle.

Also present were Brad Mohler, Eric Downing, Wilma Forney, Buzz Disinger, Pastor Rick Jones, Matt Marley, Travis Harris, Kate Meadows, and Larry Treece.

Allen Remaly called the meeting to order. Wilma Forney was sworn in by Brad Mohler to replace Dave Baker as council member for the Town of Rossville.

Previous minutes were reviewed and approved.

Larry Treece made a public apology to Travis Harris concerning a previous police matter.

Buzz Disinger and Pastor Rick Jones informed the Council the Rossville United Methodist Church will be purchasing the home located at 53 N. Gaddis St. The home will be razed to provide additional parking for the church.

Eric Downing presented to the Council proposals from Crenshaw Paving, Inc. to remove and replace the alley north of St. Rd 26 from the intersection behind Treece’s Bar going west to Gaddis St. for $22,255.00, make repairs at the intersection of North St. and Gaddis St. and additional other repairs for $1700.00. Jack Fingerle made a motion to accept the proposals from Crenshaw Paving in the amount of $23,955.00.

Matt Marley, Ross Township Trustee, stated he had been receiving several requests for assistance with utility bills; however, residents making the request were not willing to follow through and proceed with the application process. He also advised Council of continued speeding on E. South St. and Clinton St. After much discussion, it was decided to continue patrolling the area.

Chad Colby spoke with INDOT. They were doing an assessment of St. Rd. 39 through town concerning the CSO problems on the state highway.

A request was received from Kenny Hodson asking for partial reimbursement of expenses due to water damages at 355 W. Main St. After much discussion, Council stated they will abide by the insurance company’s decision not to reimburse.

Travis Harris discussed with legal counsel the procedure to follow when towing vehicles. He also inquired about how to dispose of excess equipment.

Jack Fingerle made a motion to accept Resolution 2008-2, a resolution establishing fees for fire services, seconded by Wilma Forney, and passed by Council.

Jack Fingerle made a motion to transfer a credit balance of 47¢ on account #1984-Nicholas Ikerd to the Waterworks General Operating Fund, seconded by Wilma Forney, and passed by Council.

A partial payment of $175.00 towards the lien for mowing on Brian Summers was received from the Treasurer of Clinton County. Brad Mohler will look into the matter.

Allen Remaly informed the Council he will be meeting with a billing company next week concerning the billing of fire services

Voucher Register was signed.

There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned to Tuesday, May 13, 2008.