REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Thursday, February 6, 2020

Mayor Pro-tem Nathan Bennett called to order the Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Property Tax Levy for FY-2021. Present were Council Members Christian, Holmes and Rodgers. Mayor Moorman and Council Member Rupe were absent. Others present were Fire Chief Wallace, Sheriff’s Deputy Jim Wiltamuth, Rhonda Bennett from the Times-Republican and Cheryl Mastin. Mastin reported that the notice of the Proposed Property Tax Levy for FY-2021 had been published and posted as required. As of the meeting time, City Hall had received neither oral nor written comments concerning said levy.

Holmes made a motion to close the public hearing. Rodgers seconded. Ayes – Christian, Holmes and Rodgers. Nays – none.

Mayor Pro-tem Nathan Bennett called the regular meeting of the Corydon City Council to order at 7:05p.m. The attendees listed above remained present.

Randy Sharp was not present to discuss his City utility bill.

Deputy Wiltamuth was present to inform the Council that the Sheriff’s Department was having a K-9 fund-raiser at the Walden Park Community Building on Sunday, February 23rd and to ask if the Council would consider forgoing the rental cost in support of the fund-raiser. Holmes made the motion to waive the rental fee with the understanding that if cleaning is needed after the event the City may charge a nominal cleaning fee. Rodgers seconded. Ayes – Christian, Holmes and Rodgers. Nays – none.

Rodgers made the motion and Holmes seconded to approve the offer of the Utility Billing Clerk’s position to candidate #2. Ayes – Christian, Holmes and Rodgers. Nays – none.

Holmes made a motion to approve the purchase of a new snow plow for truck #1 from Truck Equipment, Inc in the amount of $5,853.70. Rodgers seconded. Ayes – Christian, Holmes and Rodgers. Nays – none. It was noted that the plow will easily switch from one truck to another if needed.

Holmes made a motion to approve Resolution 2020-06, a resolution setting the maximum property tax levy for FY-20/21 at 18.20983%. This is a decrease of 1.73% from FY-19/20. Rodgers seconded. Ayes – Christian, Holmes and Rodgers. Nays – none.

Rodgers made a motion to approve the Annual Roll-Off Reports from Hill’s Sanitation and C & E Trucking. Christian seconded. Ayes – Christian, Holmes and Rodgers. Nays – none.

Rodgers made a motion to approve Resolution 2020-07, a resolution setting the public hearing to approve the preliminary 20/21 Budget. Public Hearing is set for 7:00p.m., Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Corydon City Hall. Seconded by Christian. Ayes – Christian, Holmes and Rodgers. Nays – none.

Motion made by Christian and seconded by Rodgers to approve the changing of approved signatures on all financial accounts from Ann Stevens to Cheryl Mastin. Ayes – Christian, Holmes and Rodgers. Nays – none.

Holmes mad a motion to approve December and January monthly financial reports from LeCompte Memorial Library. Seconded by Christian. Ayes – Christian, Holmes and Rodgers. Nays – none.

In other good cause business; (1) Rodgers reported that the 28E Agreement with Wayne County Conservation was nearing completion. She has been working with Conservation staff on matters concerning Corydon Lake Park. It was reported to her that a tree limb had fallen onto some of the playground equipment and she asked if the Clerk could check to see if there was any insurance coverage on it before proceeding with any repair or replacement. Rodgers also requested a progress report on the grant application being submitted for the Elk Pen area. (2) Bennett reported that he recently attended a Housing Committee meeting and although the progress is slow the committee is beginning to make some progress towards goals. He also wanted to stress to everyone the importance of completing the Census questionnaires with the utmost accuracy. He encouraged everyone to make a point of speaking with friends, family and others they come in contact with to be sure they completed the Census and filled it out correctly.

Mastin reported to the Council that there was an error on the Treasurer’s report that she was unable to get resolved before the start of the meeting. She was waiting on a call from the software company to get the item deleted. Rodgers made a motion to approve the minutes and to approve the Treasurer’s report contingent upon the correction of the error and proof of that at the next council meeting. Holmes seconded. Ayes – Christian, Holmes and Rodgers. Nays – none.

Holmes made a motion to allow the unpaid & prepaid bills. Rodgers seconded.
Ayes – Christian, Holmes and Rodgers. Nays – none.

Mastin provided copies of a letter received from Nichole Sungren with MSA Professional Services and stated that Nichole had sent copies of the Corydon 2019 Condition Survey Transportation CIP. Mastin had also met with the Client Service Manager and it was suggested that a future meeting be scheduled to discuss what preliminary groundwork could be started in preparation for some of the improvements. Mastin also reported that since there were no more change requests, the ordinances concerning ATV/Snowmobile/Mini Bike/Go-kart and Golf Carts would be on the agenda for the next Council meeting. She has continued to look into the proration of water/sewer billing when a customer has service for a partial month and will move forward with preparing an ordinance.

Fire Chief, Bryan Wallace, reported that the Fire Department had been receiving requests CRP burns which will generate donations. He also just got a topper installed on one of the pickups so they can transport equipment to fires and keep it protected from the elements.

The next regular meeting will be Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

Nathan Bennett
Mayor Pro-Tem

ATTEST:

Cheryl L Mastin