CITY OF CORYDON
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, April 6, 2020

The regular meeting of the Corydon City Council was called to order by Mayor Dennis Moorman. Present were council members Rodgers, Rupe, Holmes, Christian and Bennett. Others in attendance were City Clerk Eva Moore, Jen Reed from the Times-Republican, and City Crew Lead Brandon Trower.

Nathan Bennett issued the oath of office to Eva Moore as City Clerk.

Bennett made the motion to approve Resolution 2020-16 removing Ann Stevens from all remaining bank accounts-Farmer’s Bank, Great Western Bank, and IPAIT, and adding Eva Moore to those accounts in her place. Rodgers seconded. Ayes- Rodgers, Rupe, Holmes, Christian and Bennett. Nays-none.

Council further discussed updating the fireworks ordinance to allow sales; however the Zoning Commission must first update the list of allowed businesses in town, as well as update the current zoning ordinance. Moore will ask City Attorney Norris to review Transient Merchant ordinance and will also reach out to Zoning Commission for assistance. The council would like to encourage new business, however, due to the current pandemic, a fireworks business may be shut down as it is not an essential business. Rodgers motioned to proceed. Rupe seconded. Ayes- Rodgers, Rupe, Holmes, Christian and Bennett. Nays-none.

Mayor asked for good cause business.

Moorman updated council on the Governor’s latest proclamation on April 6, 2020, stating libraries are now being closed across the state. Council will need to discuss situation with Library Board. Council would like to encourage library staff to work from home as much as possible.

Moorman updated council also on the Governor’s latest proclamation stating playgrounds are also to be closed. Trower was asked to place barricades in front of the playground at Walden park, as well as in front of the Walden Building. Moore stated that all reservations at the building for April have now been cancelled.

Rodgers suggested that the City create a Facebook page to keep the public informed and updated during this time, but also going forward. Moore will check with League of Cities on requirements before implementing the page. Page will be for information only to the public and will not allow comments to be posted.

Rupe was approached by a citizen inquiring about building a fourplex in the city limits. Mayor will talk to the citizen and then report back to the council. A special council meeting may be needed before proceeding.

Rodgers inquired about how much it would cost the city to do recycling weekly instead of bi-weekly. Moore will have to check with Midwest Sanitation. Rodgers also expressed interest in having a yard waste cart, but was not sure how many residents would be interested in either option.

Moore announced that Spring Clean-Up Day is set for April 23. Times-Republican will post an announcement on their website which will also state what is and is not allowed.

Rupe mentioned a concern with lights being left on in a condemned nuisance property. Trower explained that the City did not yet have possession; therefore, we had no control over who was leaving the lights on.

Moorman asked the council about how the pandemic may affect the pool season. Trower reported that new valves are needed at an estimated $10,000. Council discussed that no parts will be ordered at this time, until more is known about the duration of the pandemic. Trower will also be checking into more valve quotes in the meantime.

Rodgers inquired about the dirt work at the Elk pen. Trower plans to do extensive dirt work as well as check into quotes about matting to hold seeding in place.

Moorman mentioned that permit stickers for ATV, snowmobiles and golf carts needed to be ordered. The permits will expire December 31, 2020. There will be no charge to residents this year; however, there may be a $1 charge in 2021 to cover the cost of the stickers.

Mayor mentioned that the council needs to review and update some City ordinances. Council will further discuss at a later time.

Holmes talked to a member of the Wayne Community Foundation and notified Clerk that a payment was on the way for reimbursement of the Street Condition Survey.

Bennett would like to get more quotes on replacing city computers. Our intention was to buy locally, but we may need to find more cost effective quotes that fit better into the budget at this time.

Moore reported that the new manager of Dollar General has received approval from their corporate office to pave the entire alley behind their store as well as the other stores attached to their building. Council advised that Moore will need to check with Alliant and GRM before approval could be given to Dollar General. In the past, the underground gas lines were a concern. Clerk will research and bring update to next council meeting on April 22.

Rodgers made the motion to approve the unpaid and prepaid bills. Christian-seconded. Ayes- Rodgers, Rupe, Holmes, Christian and Bennett. Nays-none.

Holmes made the motion to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Rupe seconded. Ayes- Rodgers, Rupe, Holmes, Christian and Bennett. Nays-none.

Trower reported that he had received credit from the return of the four inch pipe. Trower also expressed concern that the tie ins and cap offs were taking more time to complete, and that the paving on South Street may have to be postponed as he was not sure the crew would be able to complete their work before Norris Asphalt was ready to pave. Trower will contact Norris Asphalt as well as Hall Engineering to further discuss.

Moorman updated council that he has been checking on prices for used oilers and that one of his contacts may have some good used ones that we may be interested in. Mayor is waiting on prices before a decision can be made.

The next regular council meeting will be Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

Dennis Moorman
Mayor
ATTEST:

Eva Moore
City Clerk