TOWN OF HUDSON

115 PARSONAGE STREET

HUDSON, IN 46747

(260) 587-9500

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

CALL TO ORDER: The Town Council President Brian Hayes called the Town Council meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL: Brian Hayes _X_ Kathy Kope _ X_ Steve Smith X Atta “Tatsy” Hayes, Clerk-Treasurer X Ward Odom, Town Manager _X _

Attendees: Randy DePew, Natasha DePew, Bill Ebert, Gary Kope, Brenda Mast, Andy Mast, Justin Pence, Phil Dawson, Jennifer Pence, Phil Dawson, Gene Hamm, and Jamie McClintock

MINUTES: Brian Hayes moved, seconded by Steve Smith to approve the minutes of the January 22, 2010 meeting. Motion carried

FIRE DEPARTMENT: The results of the Mandatory Firefighter Class that was completed on January 16 were that all passed. The Insurance Services Office, Inc. has completed a review of fire protection within the Hudson Volunteer Fire Department area of responsibility.  The rating, referred to as the ISO rating, has changed from 7/9 to 5/9.  This means that the fire rating for insurance has improved if you live within 5 miles of the fire department and have a hydrant within 1000 feet.  While the change for an individual insurance policy will be small, the total decline for all those within the five mile area will be very large.  A copy of the report is available for review at the Town Hall and the Fire Department. Quotes are being obtained from different vendors on the items approved in the FEMA grant for the air packs and turnout gear. All of the tools ordered from LOIT funding are in service and on the trucks. The new command truck is complete and in service. The only thing lacking is a light bar for the top of it. The president requested quotes be gotten and submitted at the next council meeting. Since the last meeting, the Hudson Volunteer Fire Department has had a total of 11 incidents:

· Structure fires (1 in Hamilton and 1 in Salem Center)

· 2 Medical assist calls

· 2 Standby calls

· 1 Fire Alarm (Ashley)

· 3 Vehicle Accidents

· 1 Fundraiser

On March 6, there will be a breakfast from 7 a.m. till 10 a.m. and little league baseball sign-ups from 8 a.m. till 11 a.m. at the fire station. Come and see the remodeled kitchen.

MARSHAL: During the month of February, (10) warnings, (14) citations, (12) incident reports, (3) other agency incidents, and (2) arrests. March 5-21 marks the start of Blitz 62. The focus will center on Aggressive Driving and Seat Belt violations.

UTILITY DEPARTMENT: The water department received a price quotation from the Utility Supply Company on the remote meter reading system.

1 Handheld Data Collector 5667.00

1 Charging Cradle 565.00

1 Software Training and Setup 5000.00

Sub Total $ 11,232.00

The cost of replacement meters and RF modules for the existing Neptune meters already in the system.

1 Radio Read Pit Meter 120.71

1 Radio Read Residential Meter 106.71

1 RF Module for the Neptune Pit Meter 78.57

1 RF Module for the Neptune Residential Meters 64.29

In the water system, there are 92 touch read and Neptune residential meters and 49 touch read and Neptune pit meters. The remaining 116 water meters will be old Badger and Hershey water meters. The Town Manager recommended that Major Moves monies could be used for infrastructure. He also suggested that the cost be spread over 3 years. We would replace the Hershey and Badger meters first and then proceed with replacing the others. There are possibilities of also purchasing refurbished meters. B. Hayes made a motion to accept the recommendation, seconded by K. Kope. Motion carried.

CLERK‘S REPORT: The clerk-treasurer will be attending ILMCT classes March 8-10 at Ball State University in Muncie. The 2009 CTAR (Annual Report) has been completed and published. It is also posted on web site. The next Town Council meeting is scheduled for Friday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m.

TOWN MANAGER: 6 purchase orders were issued in January (December 21 to January 17) for $2,037.41 12 purchase orders were issued in February (January 18 to February 21) for $10,463.53. Total for year is 15 purchase orders for $12,500.99. In January, there were 2,945visits for 5,944 pages on the Hudson web site. Ammonia for January was 47.5.7/mgl on 928,000 gallons of flow. There is a public hearing on the fire territory at 6; 30 P, M, March 11 at the Salem Center Volunteer Fire Department. Currently, there is a resolution/ordinance joint meeting with the Hudson Town Council and the Salem Township Advisory Board on March 17 at 6:30 at the Hudson Town Hall. The expected date of closing on the property for the Dollar General is mid March. There are permits pending the sale. The “Shovel ready” industrial site application has been mailed. The total cost was $8,310.00 with expectation that half will be reimbursed by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation.

OLD BUSINESS: Gene Hamm brought up the previously enacted Hudson withdrawing from the Steuben County Economic Development Corp. B. Hayes explained the issue was not funds but other economic reasons.

NEW BUSINESS: K. Kope brought up a citizens concern about dog excrement on the sidewalks going to the post office. The dogs are on a lease; however, owners need to be considerate of others.

CLAIMS: Claims were approved and signed.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Brian Hayes, seconded by Kathy Kope to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Atta “Tatsy” Hayes

Clerk-Treasurer

Approved:

Brian Hayes

President, Hudson Town Council

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