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CALL
TO ORDER: President Sean Walker called
the Town Council meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.
ROLL
CALL: Sean Walker _ X_ Gene Hamm
_ x_ Brian Hayes ____ Clerk-Treasurer __X__ Town Manager __X__
Attendees: Anna Platt, Chad Minier, Lyle Torrence, Bill
Ebert, Josh Beach, Louise Brock, and Betty Hamm
MINUTES: Motion made by Sean Walker, second by
Gene Hamm to amend previous meeting minutes as far as who adjourned and
seconded. Motion made by Sean Walker,
and seconded by Gene Hamm to approve the amended November 2, 2007 minutes. Motion carried.
FIRE
DEPARTMENT: The Community Development Block Grant for the
Fire Station was awarded to the Hudson Volunteer Fire Department. Formal presentation will be on December 17,
at 10:00 in the north atrium of the Indiana State House. Bryan Warstler (Fire
Chief), Jim Atz (Region IIIA). Ward Odom (Town Manager) and Sean Walker
(Council President) will be attending.
Santa Claus will arrive at the Town Hall of December 19th at
6:30 p.m. The HVFD has applied for Assistance
to Firefighters Grant for $27,780. This
will include 3 SCBA’s, 20 cylinders, and 4 sets of turn out gear. A $1,389 match from the Fire Department will
be required. The Fire Department will sponsor a dance on December 29th
from 6:00-10:00 p.m. at the Town Hall.
UTILITY
DEPARTMENT: The lift station for Family Dollar arrived
and has been installed. The leaf pick-up
went well. If the same is to be done
next year, the leaf-vac needs to be reserved earlier. The salt spreader and show plows are
installed and ready for service.
CLERK‘S
REPORT: A decision of a utility billing
to correct areas noted in SBOA audit will be made this month. The Agreement for Services between Hudson and
the Steuben County Economic Development Corporation was presented. The cost will be $4,235.00 (payable in two equal
installments). The payments will be due
on January 15 and July 15, 2007. Motion
to accept this agreement was made by Sean Walker, seconded by Gene Hamm. Sean Walker, seconded by Gene Hamm, made a
motion to appoint Town Manager Ward Odom to represent Hudson on the Economic
Council. A recommendation was made to
reschedule the December meeting to the 28th at 5:00 p.m. Following discussion, both Council members
agreed to change the meeting to December 28.
There will be a Town Council meeting on January 1 to administer the oath
of office and elect a president and will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the Town Hall.
TOWN
MANAGER: Three purchase orders were issued in November (October
22 to November 18) for $959.16 YTD: 73 purchase orders for $42,745.44. Mr.
Wagler completed the $30,000 requirement for cleanup and IDEM has assumed
responsibility, including financial, for the former Rick’s Garage. Due to recent changes in state statutes work
continues on revisions to abandoned vehicles and fireworks. The proposed Fire Hall Schedule is:
·
January: The
town will receive a Fully Executed Grant Agreement from the OCRA.
·
March: The town will receive a Fully Executed Grant
Agreement with all the signatures from all the appropriate state agencies.
·
April: Start
Bid process to procure a contractor
·
June/July:
Release of Funds
·
July:
Possible construct start date
OLD
BUSINESS: None
NEW
BUSINESS: None
CLAIMS: Claims were approved and signed.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Sean Walker, seconded by Gene
Hamm to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at
5:22 p.m.
Respectfully
submitted,
Atta
“Tatsy” Hayes
Clerk-Treasurer
Approved:
Sean
Walker
President,
Hudson Town Council