LAPEL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

DECEMBER 5, 2019

In attendance: Tom Marvel, Chad Blake, Debra Wainscott, Dennis Molina and Jeff Graham, Town Attorney.

7pm meeting called to order and floor opened for public comment, no public comment was submitted.

Jim Anderson attorney for Lapel One, LLC, presented the rezone request for Lot 1 of the Stony Creek Acres Minor Subdivision from Agriculture to Light Industrial.  The Planning Commission made a neutral recommendation to the Council regarding the rezone but did request that a covenant be place on Lot 2 that it remains zoned residential. 

Charlie & Hattie Hull sold this property (80 acres) to George & Bob Likens.  Mike & Brian Robertson are in an agreement to purchase Lot 1 and put in a truck dispatch facility. 

Chad Blake commented that his biggest concern would be the traffic.

Jim Anderson addressed that comment, he said the Planning Commission had voiced the same concern as well as the owner of Lot 3.  Robertson stated that none of their trucks will drive on 300 the entrance and exit will be on Atlantic Road and that the trucks will leave empty and return empty.

Debra Wainscott stated that the drivers need to be diligent and obey speed and weight limits.

Brian Roberts informed the Council that there will be a barrier of trees on the north side and a fence or trees along the front of the building.  The building will be 72 X 90 with a height of 30 feet and 2 entrances with doors facing either south or east with low level security lighting. 

Blake inquired if there were plans to build another facility since this one is going to set in the southwest corner.  Chad Renbarger and the Roberts’ both said “no”. 

Motion to approve the rezone of Lot 1 was made by Blake, 2^nd by Marvel and all were in favor.  Ordinance #13-2019 Rezone of Stony Creek Acres Minor Subdivision to be presented at the next meeting.

Motion to suspend rules to vote again on rezone made by Wainscott, 2^nd by Marvel and all were in favor.

Motion to approve Ordinance #13-2019 made by Wainscott, 2^nd by Marvel and all were in favor.

Motion was made by Blake to approve the November 21 minutes, 2^nd by Marvel and all were in favor.

There were no bids submitted for the repairs of 650 S, Graham advised we can accept proposal “spec bid” from E & B.  Motion to approve E & B proposal based on INDOT reimbursement made by Marvel, 2^nd by Wainscott and all were in favor.

Mike Daniels acting supervisor of the Utility Department spoke to the Council about the generator at the water plant, it is in need of a new automatic transfer switch.  Since it is a CAT generator it will need a switch from CAT.  Cost of new switch $7734.54 which includes labor.  Motion to approve purchase of switch made by Marvel, 2^nd by Wainscott and all were in favor.

Ordinance #12-2019 was presented to the Council: #12-2019 AN ORDINANCE RENAMING SOUTH 900 WEST WHEREAS, the Town of Lapel and the Lapel school system has benefitted immensely from the remarkable generosity of the late Olevia Cascadden, a Lapel citizen who passed away in 2015; and,

WHEREAS, in appreciation of Mrs. Cascadden’s generosity, the Town Council wishes to honor Olevia Cascadden by renaming South 900 West, a public way in the Town of Lapel, to Cascadden Boulevard.

NOW THEREFOR, BE IT ORDAINED that South 900 West in the Town of Lapel is hereby renamed Cascadden Boulevard.  SO ORDAINED THIS 5^TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2019.  Motion to approve Ordinance #12-2019 made by Wainscott, 2^nd by Marvel and all were in favor.  Motion to waive the 2^nd and 3^rd reading of Ordinance #12-2019 made by Wainscott, 2^nd by Marvel and all were in favor.

 

Council discussed the repair of a damaged guard rail on Pendleton Avenue utility crew to inspect.  Council believes driver who damaged the guard rail should be responsible for repairs.

Resolution #12-2019 will be brought to the table at the next Council meeting.  This resolution will allow a 24 hour reconnection period for utilities that have been shut off on disconnect day.

Chief Naselroad updated the Council on his officers, Swinford’s last day will be December 7 and Officer Montgomery will begin service December 9. 

Daniel Paull’s proposal for remote service was discussed, Paull is moving to Canada and proposed working on the Town computers remotely when possible.  Motion was made by Marvel to keep Paull as IT person until his move to Canada then research a new IT person, 2^nd by Blake and all were in favor.

Being no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned.

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