Others Present: Mark Jones, Ryan Byrd, Sarah Cannady, Jonathan Cripe, John
Schuetzenhofer, Kathy Schwanke, Kenneth Plunk, Brenda and Albert Jeffers, Sharon
Colee, Randy Mitchell, Brad Idlewine, John Casey, Richard Maxwell, Johathan Borgers,
Kay Brown
Susan Sigo opened the public hearing on the Park Planning Grant with the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Randy Mitchell, with K-IRPC, explained the steps that need to be taken in regards to
apply for a Park Planning Grant for an amount up to $30,000. He explained this is a
non-competitive grant. He has received five (5) responses for consulting and will do
interviews on November 14th. The application for the grand will go in by the end of
December. The grant should be awarded by January. The town's match will be 10% of
the grant. Randy Mitchell stated that he needs letters supporting the planning grant from
the town council and definitely from the park board.
The meeting was then adjourned.
Susan Sigo then opened the regular meeting of the Remington Town Council at 6:40 p.m.
Minutes from the October 3, 2011 were approved on a motion by Jim Stewart, seconded
by Charles Illingworth. Motion carried.
Citizen Comments
Kenneth Plunk was present to ask if the Council would allow him to drive a Gator
to deliver his papers. Susan Sigo explained that if this was allowed it might open
the problem with others in town wanting to drive the same type of vehicle. Charles
Illingworth stated that the ordinance should be looked at for vehicle horsepower. Town
Attorney, John Casey, stated that it could not be distinguished between this vehicle and a
golf cart. After much discussion, Mr. Plunk was told that the ordinance would need to be
checked and someone would get back with him.
Jon Borgers, with Wessler Engineering, was present with the Pay Application #3 from
Crescent Building Group in regards to the Waste Water Project. It was stated that this
application must first go through K-IRPC for processing. A motion was made my Pat
Berger, seconded by Jim Stewart to allow Kay Brown to make the payment after K-IRPC
had reviewed it and the money received from the State. Motion carried.
Borgers also stated that Insituform had almost finished with the lining of the sewer pipes.
At the waste water plant the chlorine contact pump has been installed and the electrical
and miscellaneous are being finished up.
Borgers also stated in regards to the Wessler Engineering Agreement, the Project
Inspector was originally going to be doing spot inspections. Because of some problems
with the contractors, at this point, the Inspector has used almost the total amount that was
agreed upon between the Town and Wessler and the project is not finished. He stated it
may cost more than was expected but has no figures for the council yet.
Jon Borgers stated that a few months ago, Mark Jones had mentioned he would like to
put a water package plant in. It may be that the Town would have to do a planning grant
for a treatment plant. Randy Mitchell stated that the park planning grant has to be done
first before anything can be done on a water planning grant. Jon Borgers stated that if the
Town knows what it needs for a water plant it would not be necessary to have a planning
grant. If a plan was in place though, the Town would be more likely to receive a grant.
Sharon Colee, executive director for Jasper County Community Services, and Kathy
Schwanke, site manager for Remington Nutrition Site were present to explain the need
for a new site in Remington. Sharon explained the Remington site has been operating out
of the Remington Lions Club building for years and space has become very limited for
their need. She asked that the Town and Jasper County Community Services co-partner in
an effort to find a new site. Susie Sigo stated that she would like to see a group formed
to research areas that would be feasible for a new site.
Sarah Cannady, executive director for RWCDC was present to give the council an update
on upcoming events. She stated that Remington Mainstreet along with the Friend of the
Library were having an event on Sunday, December 4th called a "Taste of Christmas".
Carriage rides, caroling, and pictures with Santa will be available. She also stated that
Remington Mainstreet will be working with Ratio on the downtown planning grant.
Sarah discussed the possibility of a frontage road being constructed as part of the I-65
Gateway project. Richard Maxwell stated she may want to talk with the State as there
will probably be a lot of red tape to go through. Pat Berger stated that there is not a lot of
room in front of the businesses out there and that possibly behind them would be better
for a road. Sarah was asked to start talking with INDOT about the process.