TOWN OF HUDSON

115 PARSONAGE STREET

HUDSON, IN 46747

(260) 587-9500

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

August 24, 2007

CALL TO ORDER: President Sean Walker called the Town Council meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

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

Attendees: Joshua Beach, Steve Smith, Bill Ebert, Trina Pollock, Lindsay Myers, Bryan Warstler, Anna Platt, Betty Hamm, Mark Phillips, Andy Mast, Sarah Odom, and Steve Burch.

MINUTES: Motion made by Brian Hayes and seconded by Sean Walker to approve the July 20, 2007 minutes. Motion carried. The minutes submitted from Region III-A of the Public Hearing was moved to be accepted by President Sean Walker, and seconded by Gene Hamm. Motion carried.

FIRE DEPARTMENT: Matt Lorntz has been contacted and will be setting the pole and wire the siren shortly. The fireman will be participating in the “Boot Drive” (MS) for Jerry’s Kids on September 2^nd from 10-2. On September 5^th they will do a walk around asking for letters in support of a new fire station. A Chicken Bar-B-Q is scheduled for Saturday, September 22^nd at McKees. Carryout will be available.

MARSHAL: Five additional police were employed for the beer tent and park during the Ashley-Hudson Festival. Only one incident occurred. There were 66 DNA kits passed out at the park during the festival. The department is awaiting the CEDAP and Tech. Transfer Grants. The current OPO/DUI period runs from August 17 to September 9.

UTILITY DEPARTMENT: New signs have been placed at Hardy Park. All illegal drains have been corrected. The fire hydrant in front of the Fire Station needs replacing. The board gave their approval.

CLERK‘S REPORT: Review of two sources of utility billing to correct areas noted in SBOA Audit continues. Budget changes and recommendations were passed out to the council and were also in the hands of the guests. The Town Manager explained changes that made and explained the 16-line statement, and expected income from taxes. The council was asked to look over the budget and any changes they felt needed to be made within the various appropriations. Changes can be made but not the totals. The salary was figured on a 3% increase. The first Budget Hearing will be on September 7^th at 5:00 pm. The final budget hearing and approval will be September 21^st at the scheduled Town Council meeting.

TOWN MANAGER: Seven Purchase orders were issued in July (July 1816 to August 19) for a total of $1,662.83. YTD: 60 for $35,879.32. The skateboard resolution will be prepared for the September meeting. Excavation for the Family Dollar on SR 4 east of Main Street is completed. Pouring the footers will be next step. Marc Cohen, VP, Long View Communications has verbally agreed to the transfer of their property to the Town. Town Attorney Jon Owen has the information and continues to prepare the necessary transfer documents. The Board of Zoning Appeals meets Monday, August 27 in the Town Hall at 7:00 p.m. Revisions due to recent changes in the state statutes concerning abandoned vehicles and fireworks continue. We will need a very simple ordinance on no smoking in the Town Hall. On Friday, September 7 another Free Outdoor Movies will be shown in the alley next to the Town Hall at dusk. The Park Board meets on September 8, at 9:00 a.m. in the Town Hall. A Public Hearing will be held September 10, at 6:00 p.m. on the new fire hall at the existing fire hall. On September 17, at 7:00 p.m. in the EMS training room of the Annex is public review of the Steuben County Multi-Hazard Mitigation plan.

NEW BUSINESS: Steve Burch asked about the Major Moves money. The clerk-treasurer assured him the entire dispersement was invested. Councilman Hamm said trees are planted on the town’s right-of-way on Fourth Street. He was concerned about water and waste lines. This will be checked into.

CLAIMS: Claims were approved and signed.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Sean Walker, seconded by Brian Hayes to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Atta “Tatsy” Hayes

Clerk-Treasurer

Approved:

Sean Walker

President, Hudson Town Council

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