March 24, 2004

The regular monthly meeting of the Millersburg Town Council was held on Wednesday March 24th, 2004 at 6:30 P.M. at the Millersburg Town Hall.

James Winkler called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

A motion was made by James Winkler to approve the minutes for March 10th, 2004.   The motion was seconded by Dean Hawkins and carried by a unanimous voice vote.

Park

• Park Board President Lee Nisley was present and informed the Council that the food service license for the concession stand has been approved by the Elkhart County Health Department.
• President Nisley informed the Council that he has received two applications for the Summer Program Director.
• President Nisley informed the Council that the Little League will have a work day at the park on Saturday April 3rd 2004.
• President Nisley informed the Council that the Park Board is considering using a cash register at the concession stand this year and have the Clerk/Treasurer deposit the monies.

Water Superintendent

• The discussion whether to give or sale the old water building light to Karen Fairfield was tabled.

Wastewater Superintendent

• The Public hearing for the WWTP Improvement Grant started at 6:47 p.m.   Amy Miller from Cornerstone Grants Management was present to give details on the grant as it stands today. Mrs. Miller suggested that letters from the community supporting the project would be of help. The town will know by the 1st of June whether we have the grant or not. Superintendent Ben Eldridge informed the Council that he will approach Carriage Inc. about contributing money for the grant match. Superintendent Eldridge will contact Jeff Miller in the near future. After a short discussion with no comments from the public the hearing was adjourn at 7:06 p.m.

Maintenance Director

• James Winkler made the motion to sign an agreement with Clinton Township Fire Department to do smoke training in the old feed mill. Abe Beachy seconded and the motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote.
• Director King informed the Council that the new leaf vac has arrived.
• Council President James Winkler noted that twigs and branches need to be taken to the designated recycling area at the Park.
• The annual Spring Clean up day is scheduled for Tuesday April 27th, 2004. A list of what can be put out is available at the Clerk’s office. Notices have been put up around town.
• The Council instructed Director King to get some information on the cost of portable speed bumps.

Marshal

Council President James Winkler asked if Marshal Hathaway would work on the town’s burning ordinance.

Marshal Hathaway gave an update on the stun guns.

Marshal Hathaway informed the Council that he was getting quotes on a video camera and radio for the new police vehicle.

Clerk/Treasurer

• Discuss cablevision contract. As Mr. Mark Grady marketing manager for Quality Cablevision was not present the matter was tabled.

Unfinished Business

• After the second & third reading and publication of Ordinance 2004-2 re-establishing a Cumulative Capital Development Fund James Winkler made the motion to adopt Ordinance 2004-2. Dean Hawkins seconded and motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote.

New Business

• Resident Carl Wheeler addressed the Council and voiced his concerns about town properties letting junk accumulate. Mr. Wheeler would like it if the Council would enforce the existing junk ordinance and make the property owners clean up their properties. Marshal Hathaway said he would look into the issue and report back to the council members.

Abe Beachy made the motion to pay bills. The motion was seconded by Dean Hawkins and was carried by a unanimous voice vote.

Adjourn: Time:    8:00 p.m.                James Winkler made the motion to adjourn Dean Hawkins seconded and motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote.