The Lapel Town Council met in regular session this date, at the Lapel Eagles, at 7pm, with the following members present - Gary Shuck, President; Tim Munro, Vice President; Clay Parkison, Debra Wainscott, and Carl Tony Pearson, Members; Tom Tudor, Clerk/Treasurer; and Bill Byer Attorney.

Byer conducted a public hearing. Shuck explained the parts of the Water Improvement Project - new water treatment plant and additional water storage. Shuck outlined the benefits from the new improvements - improved treatment of water, operational efficiences, operate less hours to satisfy the needs of Lapel, will allow additional customers to be connected to the system, more water available to fight fires, and the plant is constructed such tat expansion can occur. David Ashby asked where the plant would be located. Shuch stated on the current site. There were no further comments or questions from the Council or public. Byer stated that what is being put before the Council and the public is the Bond Ordinance and Form of Registered Bonds. The documents were prepared by the Bond Council. Byer said he had reviewed the documents and stated they are satisfactory. Byer stated that he purpose is to implement the issuance of bonds to fund the water improvement project. There were no further comments or questions from the Council or the public. Byer declared the public hearing closed. Byer in the beginning of the public hearing invited questions or comments from the Council members and public present.

Pearson moved, seconded by Wainscott, motion carried unanimously ORDINANCE # 11, 2011 an ordinance authorizing the acquisition and construction by the Town of Lapel, Indiana, of certain improvements and extensions to the Town`s waterworks, the issuance and sale of revenue bonds to provide funds for the payment of the costs thereof, the issuance and sale of bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of such bonds, and the collection, segregation and distribution of the revenues of such waterworks and other related matters.

 

Wainscott moved, seconded by Munro, motion carried unanimously, to approve all resolutions concerning loans related to the water works project in conjunction with the issuance of revenue bonds, grants and obtaining any other necessary funds. That these resolutions to be dated November 3rd, 2011.

Pearson moved, seconded by Munro, motion unanimously passed to hire Daniel Wayne Barker to work at the waste water treatment plant, at a hourly salary of $12/hour. Aaron Withrow has tendered his resignation. Mr Withrow worked at the waste water treatment plant.

Byer presented an opinion letter to the Council explaining his legal advise pertaining to the drainage issues for Mr Allgood and Mr Vibbert. The Council took the opinion letter under advisement.

Wainscott moved, seconded by Pearson, motion passed unanimously; John Johnson passed his gas certification test and program. The council approves a $0.75 increase in his hourly pay.

Officer Mike Barnes stated that the town has received a $3500 grant from South Madison Community Foundation. The purpose of the grant is to purchase and install a audio and visual camera system in the town hall Police Department. The Council expressed their appreciation to Mike Barnes and Paula Lee for preparing the grant documents.

Shuck presented three proposal from Safety Tech concerning the purchase and installation of a natural gas powered generator system at the Town Hall. Wainscott moved, seconded by Parkison, motion passed unanimously to select the option that will allow the operation of Town Hall/Police Station, Ford Street well, and Police garage which also would run the gas tank pumps. The cost would be $19,800. This will enable the operation of a command center, still pump water to the treatment plant, and provide fuel to town/emergency vehicles.

Shuck presented a quote from Ortman Drilling & Water Services for the maintenance of the south 13 well. The cost estimate is $14,950. Tudor to report the balance in well maintenance account at the next meeting. Also, Shuck to secure a cost estimate on "Pigging" the raw water line from the south 13 well to where it connects onto the town`s raw water line.

There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting was adjourned.

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