REMINGTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

                                                       OCTOBER 3, 2011

The Remington Town Board met at the town hall on October 3, 2011 at 6:30pm

Those present were:  Brian Melchi, Charlie Illingworth, Jim Stewart, Susie Sigo, Pat Berger,

Mark Jones, John Flinn, Ryan Byrd, Barb Lawson, Sarah Cannady, Dave Plumier Sr., Jennifer Plumier, John Schuetzenhofer, Brad Idlewine, Jonathan Borgers, Mike Scott, Christine & Andrew Bowyer, Larry and Juanita Conley, Domingo Arrando and Lee Rodrigez.

Council President Brian Melchi opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. 

The Public Hearing on the 2012 budget was opened.  Brian asked if there were any

questions or comments on next years budget.  There being no comments or questions

Susie Sigo moved that the budget be moved on for final adoption.  Brian then closed the
Public Hearing meeting.

Brian opened the regular Board meeting. The minutes from the last meeting were approved by a motion from Susie Sigo.  Charlie Illingworth seconded the motion. Motion

carried. 

Susie explained the Home Improvement Awards.  Mike Scott, owner of the Remington IGA suggested they award plaques to people who have put in a great deal of time and money into renovating their home.  Mike also presented $100 gift card for IGA and thanked them for all their hard work.  The recipients were Christine & Andrew Bowyer at 120 E Virginia and Jennifer Plumier at 402 S New York St.  They hope to continue this program.

WESSLER ENGINEERING:

Jonathan Borgers reported on the sewage project.  Susie made a motion to approve pay application as soon as the money is received from OKRA. Pat Berger seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

The subject of building a water treatment plant was brought up for the Council to consider. Jonathan suggested someone talk to KIRPC about getting a Planning Construction Grant and a Construction Grant for a water plant.  The question was asked if we really needed the Planning Grant and Jonathan said our chances of getting the Construction Grant are greater if we did get one.  Pat said she would contact KIRPC.

LIBERTY NATIONAL INSURANCE.

Lee Rodriguz from Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. spoke to the Council about their cancer and life insurance policies.  He asked the Councils permission to talk to the employees.  Brian suggested he leave his cards in the office and if anyone was interested they could    

call him.

CITIZENS COMMENTS:

Sarah Cannady was hoping to have some information from RATIO Architects, Inc on the

Gateway Project, but she hadn't received it yet.

TOWN ATTORNEY:

John Casey explained the Resolution the Board ask him to prepare.  The Remington DG
Properties, LLC has submitted a building permit and site plan for a proposed retail store in Remington.  Part of their loading area would be on New York Street right-of-way which would be in conflict with our building codes.  The Resolution is to waive enforce-

ment of Section 150.35 (C) 2 concerning this matter.  Susie Sigo made a motion to wave

enforcement of Section 150.35 (C) 2 for this property.  Charlie Illingworth seconded the

motion.  Motion carried.

WASTEWATER SUPT.

Ryan Byrd reported on the progress of cleaning and lining of the sewage lines.  Since the sewage projects are keeping Ryan so busy he hasn't had time to haul sludge.  He asked if it would be ok to have Wealing Brothers haul the rest.  The board approved. 

Ryan also asked if it would be ok if he changed the type of shirts he gets from Cintas.  The ones he has now are real thin and don't look very professional.  The board had no problem with that.

Ryan said he was getting some quotes on a larger mower.  Brian suggested they check

into having someone mow for him.  He didn't know if it would be cheaper than buying a

new mower, gas, labor and time or not. 

Ryan said the work on the chlorine contact tank was progressing.

WATER SUPT.

Mark Jones reported the wells were all down a little which is normal this time of year.

He will be flushing hydrants in a week or two.

Mark said he had finished the line abandonment and everyone on the South side of 24

were hooked to the new line.  He said he would like to put an inserta valve in at the corner of Ohio and Hwy 24.  The board approved the purchase of 2 valves.

Mark asked the Boards permission to purchase 100 touch-read meters.  Jim Stewart made the motion to purchase 100 touch-read meters.  Charlie Illingworth seconded.

Motion carried.

STREET SUPT.:

John Flinn reported that the North Street drainage problem wasn't as bad as he first thought.  A large amount of plastic and an assortment of things were retrieved from the

line.  It is now cleaned out and working.

John said the seat in the dump truck is broken and he has to sit on a board.  He has contacted several places and nobody carries seats this old.  One place said they might

be able to rig something up for him.  Brian said he would do some checking with his

contacts.

John asked permission to hire someone to help with leaf pickup again this year.  The

Board said that would be fine.

John had received 2 street bids for blacktopping.  He had checked to see if they were for the same things and they were.  Towne and Country submitted a bid for $25,113.00 and Extreme Contractors submitted a bid for $35,007.00.  The Board accepted Town and Country's bid. John will call them tomorrow.  John also asked if he could encumber money to have the streets crack sealed.  The company that does this work can not get to us this year.  Pat made a motion to encumber money to have the streets crack sealed.  Jim seconded.  Motion carries.

POLICE:

Marshal Schuetzenhofer has a report on file at the Clerks office.  He has had someone

ask if they could register a Gator like they do golf carts. John told them they aren't suppose to be on the road.  We have one that is being used to water the flowers downtown that they have allowed it is doing a service for the town.  This was tabled

until a later date.

FIRE DEPT.

The fire chief has a report on file in the clerk's office.  

OLD BUSINESS:

John Casey had sent a letter a month ago to the owner of the house at 313 N Indiana telling them they needed to mow the grass.  They have not mowed it yet and the neighbors are complaining.  Brian told the street superintendent to go ahead and mow it.

NEW BUSINESS:

Susie made a motion to appoint Ryan Byrd as the Wastewater Superintendent and Jonathan Cripe as Town Manager.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried.

Jim made a motion to pass the new salary ordinance for the new Town Manager and Wastewater Superintendent.  Charlie seconded.  Motion carried.

There was some transfer that needed to be approved.  Susie made a motion to approve

transferring  $327.86 from Police 2-210 to 2-240 and $100.00 from 3-320- to 3-322 and

$114.00 from Public Safety-FD 1-122 to 1-120.  Pat seconded the motion.  Motion

carried.

Boyce Forms/Systems had a quote for the software that would be used with the touch-read meters.  The quote was for $3500.00 and an annual maintenance fee currently at

$545.00.  Jim made a motion to accept Boyce Forms quote.  Charlie seconded.  Motion carried.

BSI Digital left information on a video and audio program for board meetings.  Since it is not in the budget for next year this was tabled until a later date.

CLAIMS:

Susie made a motion to accept the claims.  Pat seconded.  Motion carried.