Fairview Park, Indiana Town Council Meeting Minutes for January 13, 2015

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                                    Town of Fairview Park

                    Minutes of the January 13,2015 Meeting

              The Town Council held their regular meeting on Tuesday, January 13,2015 at 7:00

p.m. at the Municipal Building. The Pledge to the Flag was recited. Roll call was taken with council members Jim Hall, Larry Natalie, Tonya Smith, Phyllis Lambert and Jim Moore present. Attorney Henry Antonini was absent. A motion was made by Tonya and seconded by Phyllis to accept the minutes of the December meeting and financial report. TIle motion carried by voice vote.

             Phyllis passed out information hall usage. After discussion and input from John Sanquenetti. A motion was made by Tonya and seconded by Jim Moore to increase the building usage fee to $75.00 beginning January 1,2016. The motion carried by voice vote.

              Mary Kay asked if the Council had decided on the possibility of increasing employee wages. It was decided to have a meeting before the next regular meeting to discuss it.

              Don Klinge will get estimates for the repairs needed at the old town hall.

              Mike Strader advised that Tierney was served on December 18,2014 and has until February 16,2015 to respond

              A motion was made by Tonya and seconded by Phyllis to retain present Council President, Park Superintendent, office, street and water employees. attorney and Marshal. The motion carried by voice vote.

              A motion was made by Tonya and seconded by Jim Hall to retain HWC as engineer. The motion carried by voice vote.

              A motion was made by Tonya and seconded by Phyllis to renew the contract with the Fire Department adding a clause that any fire department appropriation balances be paid to the fire department at the end of each year. The motion carried by voice vote.

              A motion was made by Phyllis and seconded by Tanya to have Control Works (partner of previous contactor) to take over the running of the sewer plant with Mark Thompson as operator. The motion carried by voice vote.

              Transfer Resolution 2015-1 was read. A motion was made by Jim Hall and seconded by Jim Moore to allow said transfers. The motion carried by voice vote.

              Teresa advised of 2 encumbrances: $300.00 for the Flag Fund and $126.73 for the janitor's salary. She also advised that SBA has approved the proposed 2015 budgets.

              Larry asked if there was to be any adjustments for water left running. After discussion it was decided to not make any adjustments.

              Jim Moore advised of a letter requesting that the sewer bill be waived for a resident that is in the nursing home. After discussion it was decided to deny the request and keep the policy

as is.

              Leonard asked about the lack of any Christmas display. He was advised that the wreath was worn out and that a new one would be purchased for 2015. Leonard asked if anyone had actively pursued a grant to deal with abandoned housed. No.

              Don Klinge advised that he submitted a grant for a defibrillator for the Town Hall.

              A motion was made by Tanya and seconded by Jim Moore to pay the Town claims in the amount of $19,092.47, the water department claims in the amount of $27,009. 75 and the wastewater claims in the amount of $6,743.14. The motion carried by voice vote.

              The meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.rn. with a motion by Phyllis and seconded by Tanya The motion carried by voice vote.

                                                                                                 Attested to by:

                                                                                                Teresa Baker, Clerk-Treasurer

                                                                                                Januarv 13,2015