Town of Danville, Indiana

January 07, 2008

The Danville Town Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting at 7pm.  Members present were:  Myron Anderson, Mike Neilson, Steve Hartsock, Richard Burrows and Jeff Martin. A Quorum was acknowledged.

Also present were Gary Eakin, Town Manager; Kevin Dogan, Town Attorney; and Amy Roberts, Clerk-Treasurer.

The Pledge of Allegiance was said and a motion to approve the following minutes:

January 17, 2007 Minutes: motion by Jeff Martin and seconded by Steve Hartsock.  Motion passed 4-0, Dick Burrows abstained.

January 26, 2007 Minutes: motion by Jeff Martin and seconded by Steve Hartsock.  Motion passed 4-0, Dick Burrows abstained.

Myron Anderson welcomed new/returning Town Council member, Richard Burrows and new Clerk-Treasurer, Amy Roberts.  Verification was made that the Oath of Office had been administered to Jeff Martin, Mike Neilson, Richard Burrows and Amy Roberts as required by law.

First item on the agenda was to establish the Council organization.

President, Myron Anderson:  motion was made by Jeff Martin and seconded by Steve Hartsock.  Motion passed 3-0.

Vice President, Jeff Martin: motion was made by Mike Neilson and seconded by Steve Hartsock 4-0.

Myron Anderson, President of the Council, made the following appointments:

Department Liaisons:

            Parks:  Jeff Martin

            Water: Steve Hartsock

            Public Works:  Mike Neilson

            Police/Fire: Richard Burrows

Myron Anderson, President made an adjustment to the order of the agenda.  Various Board appointments were moved to the end of the agenda.

Mike Neilson made a motion to suspend the rules to allow for the amendment of the 2008 salary ordinance on first reading and seconded by Jeff Martin.  Motion passed 5-0.

Ordinance 01-2008:  motion was made by Jeff Martin to approve Ordinance 01-2008 "An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 20-2007, Salaries and Wages for Town Employees of the Town of Danville" seconded by Mike Neilson.  Motion passed 5-0.

Richard Burrows made a request to Myron Anderson, President, to amend his vote on Council President that was made earlier.  He requested to be added as an "aye" making the motion pass as 4-0. 

Resolution 01-2008:  motion was made by Mike Neilson to approve Resolution 01-2008, "Resolution to amend Resolution No. 04-2001, Designation of credit card holders for the Town of Danville and purposes for which the credit cards may be used" and seconded by Jeff Martin Motion passed 5-0.

David Chenault, representing Habitat for Humanity gave an update on the properties on East Street.  Thanked Water and Street Department for their assistance with 200 feet of sewer lines requiring large street cuts.  All homes are complete and occupied now.  A request was made to waive Town fees for building permits, inspection fees and architectural review fees.  Habitat will apply for all permits.  They are just asking to waive the fees associated with these specific activities. 

Motion was made by Jeff Martin to waive the following Town fees on the three lots located on High Street for Habitat for Humanity: Architectural Review fees, Building Permit fees and Inspection fees, seconded by Steve Hartsock.  Motion passed 5-0.

Laura Parker, Town Planner, came before the Council to request direction and/or the wishes of the Council in regards to bidding on property at 152 N Jefferson St that will be offered on Friday, January 18, 2008 at the Hendricks County Government Center during a Commissioner's Certificate Sale.

Laura Parker informed the Council that the property is vacant and that the Town has an order to Demolish or Repair on file.  The County is now offering the property on a Commissioner's Certificate Sale for unpaid property taxes.  The minimum bid is $500.00.  Habitat for Humanity has talked with the Town about working with the Town if the Town acquires the property. There has been another individual inquiring with the Town in regards to the property to repair the existing home and move into it.  The goal is ultimately to take away an eyesore in the downtown neighborhood and get the property back on the tax rolls.

Habitat indicated that if the Town did not bid that they would possibly bid themselves and would continue to work with the Town on the building of a new home.

Kevin Dogan advised the Council that having Habitat for Humanity purchase the property directly would be simpler than if the Town was the purchaser then tried to transfer over the property later.  The Town would need to review the statutes on this type of transfer and ownership.

Myron Anderson, President requested the will of the council.  No motion was made to allow the bidding on the property. 

Board Appointments:

            Plan Commission - 3 Council appointments

Motion was made by Steve Hartsock to reappoint:       Myron Anderson, Jeff Martin & Gary Eakin and a second by Richard Burrows.  Motion passed 5-0.

Redevelopment Commission - 2 Council appointments & 3 Council President appointments

Myron Anderson, President made the following 2 reappointments:  Keith Gill & Keith Ross.  Left 1 appointment until next Council meeting on January 22, 2008

Motion was made by Mike Neilson to reappoint Craig Callahan and seconded by Richard Burrows.  Motion passed 5-0.

Motion was made by Richard Burrows to reappoint Myron Anderson and seconded by Steve Hartsock. Motion passed 5-0.

            Citizens Advisory Board - 4 Council appointments

Motion was made by Richard Burrows to reappoint Mike Neilson, Matt Steward and Jim Overby and seconded by Jeff Martin.  Motion passed 4-1, Mike Neilson "nay".

            Park Board - 1 Council appointment

Motion was made by Richard Burrows to reappoint Judy Martin and seconded by Mike Neilson.  Motion passed 5-0.

            EMS Board - 2 Council appointments

Motion was made by Steve Hartsock to appoint Richard Burrows and Myron Anderson and seconded by Jeff Martin.  Motion passed 4-0, Steve Hartsock abstained.

Hendricks County Economic Development Commission (HCEDP) - 1 Council appointment

Motion was made by Richard Burrows to reappoint Steve Hartsock and seconded by Jeff Martin.  Motion passed 5-0.

            Solid Waste Board - 1 Council appointment

Motion was made by Richard Burrows to reappoint Myron Anderson and seconded by Mike Neilson.  Motion passed 5-0.

            Communications Board - 1 Council appointment

Motion was made by Steve Hartsock to reappoint Myron Anderson and seconded by Richard Burrows.  Motion passed 5-0.

            Indianapolis Water Service Advisory Board - 1 Council appointment

Motion was made by Jeff Martin to reappoint Gary Eakin and seconded by Richard Burrows.  Motion passed 5-0.

Town Manager:

Gary Eakin - no new business

Town Attorney:

Kevin Dogan - no new business

Clerk-Treasurer:

Amy Roberts made a request to the Council to set up a $200.00 Petty Cash Fund from General Fund:

Motion was made by Jeff Martin and seconded by Mike Neilson.  Motion passed 5-0.

Amy Roberts asked for a date and time set in the month of January to hold a Board of Finance meeting.

Council agreed to a post a public notice that the Town of Danville, Board of Finance will meet at 6pm on Tuesday, January 22, 2008.

Council Members:

Mike Neilson made a motion to direct staff to draw up a new Resolution and Ordinance to resind Resolution No. #6-2007 and Ordinance No. 19-2007 and seconded by Jeff Martin.  Motion passed 3-2,  Steve Hartsock and Myron Anderson voted "nay".

Claims:

Motion was made by Mike Neilson to approve the claim docket dated January 7, 2008 and seconded by Jeff Martin.  Motion passed 5-0.

Meeting adjourned.