TOWN OF HUDSON

115 PARSONAGE STREET

HUDSON, IN  46747

(260) 587-9500

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

November 2, 2007 

 

CALL TO ORDER:  President Sean Walker called the Town Council meeting to order at 5:10 p.m.

ROLL CALL:  Sean Walker _ X_ Gene Hamm _ x_ Brian Hayes __X__ Clerk-Treasurer __X__ Town Manager __X__

Attendees:  Lindsay Myers, Kathy Kope, Marlene Smith, Louise Brock, Anna Platt, Trina Pollock, Robin Hayes, Natalie DePew, Lyle Torrence, Caleb Doehrman. Randy Batchelder, Dacota Doehrman, Sarah Odom, Ed Miller, Betty Hamm, Steve Smith, Bill Ebert, Jim O’Quinn, Aaron Pollock, Sarah Odom, Josh Beach, Bob Thompson, Randy McEntarfer, Karen McEntarfer

 

MINUTES:  Motion made by Sean Walker, and seconded by Gene Hamm to approve the September 21, 2007 minutes.  Motion carried.    

 

FIRE DEPARTMENT:  All of the tornado siren equipment is in and Matt Lorenz and Kevin Morey will be getting it assembled and erected.  The Fire Department will have a repeat of the Haunted Hayride Saturday, November 3, 2007 from 7:00-9:00 p.m.  On November 10, they will hold their annual Christmas and Tack Auction in the Town Hall starting at 6:00 p.m. 

 

MARSHAL:  Trick & Treating went very well with no incidences.  A stolen red Corvette was recovered from a dealership on Schenkle Drive, Nov 1st.  It was also discovered that a break-in at McKees was also reported at the same time.  The Marshal will attend an OPO Banquet on November 16th in Indianapolis.

 

UTILITY DEPARTMENT: Superintendent Ed Miller attended a composting seminar in Ashley today, November 2nd. 

 

CLERK‘S REPORT:   Review of different utility billing software to correct areas noted in SBOA audit continues.  The Clerk-Treasurer read the ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE HUDSON, INDIANA, CODE RESTRICTING THE USE OF SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER SKATES, IN-LINE SKATES, AND SIMILAR DEVICES WITHIN HUDSON PARKS.  A question arose concerning “and similar devices” in the title.  President Sean Walker made a motion, seconded by Gene Hamm, to delete this phrase.  A motion was then made by Sean Walker and seconded by Gene Hamm to accept this ordinance.  Brian Hayes abstained from voting.  A motion was then made by Gene Hamm to read the second time by title only.  Sean Walker seconded the motion.  Brian Hayes abstained.  The ordinance was read and motion made by Sean Walker, second by Gene Hamm, to accept.  Brian Hayes abstained.  President Walker motioned that the third reading be by title only, Gene Hamm seconded.  Brian Hayes abstained.  The ordinance was read and motion made by Sean Walker, second by Gene Hamm, to accept.  Brian Hayes abstained.  The Amended Skate Board Ordinance passed.  The first draw from the August 15 property taxes was received on October 10, in the amount of $85,292.88.  Distribution is as follows:  General Fund ($37,030.67), MVH ($14,649.19), CCD ($3,245.73), and TIF ($30,367.29). The last of the two minor Major Moves distribution of $4,047.38 was received.  $80,000 of the Major Moves money was reinvested in a 2 yr CD (maturity 10-19-09) at 4.90%.  A recommendation was made and accepted to reschedule the November 23 Town Council meeting to November 30 at 5:00 p.m. in the Town Hall.  The December Town Council meeting is rescheduled for December 18th at 5:00 pm.

 

TOWN MANAGER:  Six purchase orders were issued in October (September 17 to October 21) for $5,147.63 YTD: 70 purchase orders for $41,786.28.  The largest expense was $4,172 for a lift station for Family Dollar.  There have been 1,909 visits (5,590 pages) to the Hudson web pages in September and 2,669 visits (4,400 pages) in October.  Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) is again available and the HVFD is preparing a grant for approximately $20,000 for Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and 5 sets of turn out gear.  A leaf vacuum has been reserved with Northeast Solid Waste District from November 19-23.  There is no charge for the use or leaf disposal.  We have not received word from the transfer of property from LongView Communication.  Work is continuing of the revisions due to recent changes in the state statutes concerning abandoned vehicles and fireworks.  Chad Minier is requesting permission to establish running trails on the Easterday property for cross-country training.  The council saw no problem with this and approved, unanimously. 

 

OLD BUSINESS: None

 

NEW  BUSINESS:  The floor was opened to attendees.  There was a discussion concerning the upcoming election.  Randy McEntarfer indicated that Steuben County had the wrong address for the new Family Dollar.  Ward Odom indicated that he would get that corrected.  Randy McEntarfer said there had been many inquiries about employment at the new Family Dollar.  Ward Odom said that the only employment source known so far was on line at http://familydollar.com/careers_zip.aspx.

 

CLAIMS:  Claims were approved and signed.

 

ADJOURNMENT:  Motion made by Brian Hayes, seconded by Sean Walker to adjourn.  Meeting adjourned at 5:47 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Atta “Tatsy” Hayes

Clerk-Treasurer

 

Approved:

 

 

 

Sean Walker

President, Hudson Town Council

 

(Minutes corrected at November 30 Town Council Meeting as to who motioned to adjourn and who seconded.)

 

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