Town of Danville

Council Meeting Minutes

January 22, 2008

I.      CALL TO ORDER:  Council President, Myron Anderson called the regular meeting of the Danville Town Council to order at 7:00pm on January 22, 2008 in the Danville Town Hall, 147 W Main Street. 

II.      ROLL CALL: Council President, Myron Anderson acknowledged a quorum of the Council and led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. 

Clerk-Treasurer, Amy Roberts noted the following Council members in attendance:  Myron Anderson, Mike Neilson, Richard Burrows, Steve Hartsock and Jeff Martin

Clerk-Treasurer, Amy Roberts noted the following Administrative officials present:  Laura Parker, Assistant Town Manager ; and Kevin Dogan, Town Attorney

III.      APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  Motion made by Mike Neilson to approve January 7, 2008 minutes as read, seconded by Jeff Martin.  Motion passed 5-0.

IV.      PUBLIC MEETING:

a)       Supplemental Agreement for Leachate Review and Pretreatment Ordinance.

Assistant Town Manager, Laura Parker reported that Twin Bridges would like to increase the amount of Leachate they release into the Wastewater Treatment.  DZL would do the review of the ordinance for upgrading and to propose release rates.  Kieran Tansey, Aqua Indiana, answered questions from the Council and explained the capacity of the Wastewaster plant. 

Motion was made by Jeff Martin to allow the Town of Danville to enter into a supplemental Agreement #3 for Professional Engineering Services with DLZ with cost not to exceed $21,935.00 and to be paid out of the Wastewater utility, seconded by Steve Hartsock.  Motion passed 5-0.

b)       Jerry Harder, President of the HCPFF Local 4406 had requested to be placed on the agenda.  

Mr. Harder stated he was there on behalf of the Danville Firefighters Union about rescinding PERF 77.  He explained that this is their future and the future of Danville, paving the way for future hiring.  Mr. Harder reported that currently the town is under staffed; with only 3 full time employees per staff and 1,500 runs per year that it was not cutting it. He also stated that Danville Fire Department is not able to attract good applicants because the town's benefit package is not competitive.

c)       Ordinance 02-2008 & Resolution 02-2008 to rescind Ordinance 19-2007 "Establishing a Metropolitan Police Commissioners" & Resolution 06-2007 "Electing to Join the 1977 Police & Firefighters' Pension and Disability Fund".

Ordinance 02-2008:  Introduced by Council President, Myron Anderson, to be presented at the next Council meeting February 4, 2008.

Resolution 02-2008:  Motion made by Mike Neilson to approve Resolution 02-2008, second by Jeff Martin.

Clerk-Treasurer, Amy Roberts explained her reports that were presented to the Council ahead of time.  She explained that with the levy appeal that it would benefit the town to begin the PERF 77. 

Harold Adams with the FOP was given the floor to address the Council on the PERF 77.  He stated that for every participant in the pension plan that relief is built into the lottery program to come back to the Town based upon a percentage. 

Motion passed 3-2, Myron Anderson and Steve Hartsock voted "nay".

d)    Agreement for Dark Fibers IRUs with Plainfield.  Mousch Ansari

        explained the main change to the contract was from

20 years to 17 years and six months and the price remains the same at 15.9 miles at $1,000.00 per mile with the Town of Avon and Danville splitting the cost.     

Motion made by Jeff Martin to approve the assignment of rights subject to legal review, second by Steve Hartsock.  Motion passed 5-0.

V.      DEPARTMENT REPORTS:

Fire Department - Chief Mark Morgan, reported that 1,497 runs for 2007.  The busiest year in history with December being the busiest month of the year.  One employee will be leaving at the end of the month, only two applicants have applied in the previous process of hiring. He will re-advertise for the position.

Parks Department - Superintendent, Brad Andrews reported on Winterland.  They had 1,225 hours from October 2007 to mid January 2008 to put up and take down the decorations.  Chamber reported nearly 4,000 cars came through the gates totaling $20,400.00 less sponsorships.  Sponsorships are roughly $10,000.00 with net profit around $30,000 minus expenses.  With splitting the profit with the Chamber the Town should see a check for around $10,000.00.  Good year.

Planning - Town Planner, Laura Parker had no report.

Police Department - Chief Keith Gill welcomed Matt Oliphant back after being off recovering from an auto accident.  Swearing in of new officer will be Monday, January 28, 2008 at 8:30am.  Will have three interviews for the detective's position soon.  Several applicants are interested in part-time positions. Reported on insurance claim payout to the Town for Matt Oliphant's police vehicle and the options that we have in the claim. Council directed Chief Gill to work with Town Manager Eakin to select the best option with regard to the repair or replacement of Oliphant's wrecked police car.

Public Works Department - Superintendent, Rob Roberts had no report.

Water Department - Superintendent, Jim Russell reported the year started out with a water main break.  Reminder to all to protect your pipes from freezing in these cold days.  Building is dropping with only 30 new meters installed in 2007. 

Wastewater Department - Aqua Indiana, Kieran Tansey reported freezing temperatures have been hard on some equipment. 

VI.      PUBLIC COMMENTS: None

VII.      STAFF COMMENTS:

Town Manager, Gary Eakin:  absent. 

Assistant Town Manger, Laura Parker - No report.

Town Attorney:  No report.

Clerk-Treasurer:  No report.

VIII.      COUNCIL COMMENTS

President, Myron Anderson - No report.

Vice President, Jeff Martin - No report.

Member, Mike Neilson - Motion made to remove Dennis Wynn and Roy Waddell from the Metropolitan Board of Commissioners, seconded by Jeff Martin.  Motions passed 3-2, Myron Anderson and Steve Hartsock voted "nay".

Richard Burrows - No report.

Steve Hartsock - No report.

IX.      CLAIMS:  Motion was made by Richard Burrows to approve the claim docket dated January 22, 2008, seconded by Jeff Martin.  Motion passed 5-0.

X.      ADJOURNED:  President of the Council, Myron Anderson adjourned the meeting at .

Minutes submitted by:                                             Approved by:

___________________________                          ____________________________

Amy J. Roberts, Clerk-Treasurer                           Myron Anderson, President