March 19, 2012

The Chandler Town Council Meeting was called to order 7:00 p.m. at the Chandler Community Center.
Roll Call:  Lemmon, Lucas, Irvin.
Motion was made by Irvin to accept minutes as posted, second by Lemmons.  Vote 3 ayes.
Comments from Citizens on the Agenda:  Mike Polster from Utility Services was present for the Council meeting to address any questions the Council might have regarding maintenance on the water towers and the removal of the water tower by Castle Junior High North.  Long has reviewed the maintenance contract for the maintenance of the towers and sees no problem.   Long believes that Todd Armstrong from the School Corporation should be informed about the plan the Council has for the Tower.  The Council directed Coghill and Long to talk with the School Corporation about the tower.  Motion was made by Lucas to valve off the tower by Castle Junior High North, second by Lemmons.  Vote 3 ayes.
Town Attorney:  Long met with the Park Board and Engineer about using the Community Center as a disaster Relief location.  Long submitted to the Council an edited draft plan which does not have the budget included, the project is set up in three phases.  Long also informed the Council this could possibly be a combined project with the County.  This is a big project cost but if the Town receives a grant for 90% of the cost this would take on a new perspective on the project.   To apply for these type of grants you will need a Community Comprehensive Plan for your Planning & Zoning.  There are two Steller Focus Grants issued in the State each year they feel we can be very competitive for these. 
Komputrol Agreement;  Long owes them a phone call.  Clerk Treasurer has spoke with them and if by the April 1st the agreement has not been work out they will issue us temporary codes until the issue has been resolved.
Chief of Police:  Received a report from INDOT stating they addressed our concerns about the speed limit and the curbs at there meeting.   Chief also received a letter from Guy Gentry, School Corporation about the Bus Stop at David and Nancy Lane.  They have denied the requested to change the route, they did suggest that the Town place signs on State Street.  Motion was made by Lucas to purchase the time limit signs at Nancy & David, second by Lemmons.  Vote 3 ayes.  The Council suggested if the residents in Olde Purdue are not happy with the Schools decision they should send a letter or place a phone call to the School Corporation.  A Resident in Olde Purdue informed the Council that cars are still being parked on the sidewalk in Olde Purdure.  Weisheit reported that they have issued some warnings.
The new Police car is in transit.  Weisheit praised the Officers for their work on a B & E in Pine Crest.
Fire Dept:  Working on budget line items.  Clerk Treasurer stated they had to move forward and issue the budget line items.    Chief reported that the air packs are in need of updating at a cost between $6,000.00 to $8,000.0, hope to have definite figures soon.   Luker submitted a revised list of items needed at the Fire House in the amount of $2,030.00.  Motion was made Lucas to purchase the fire department items not to exceed $2,030.00, second by Irvin.  Vote 3 ayes.  Council asks that an inventory list be made so the items can be placed on replacement rotation.  
Mike Ewald submitted to the Council a revised new fire station facility design drawings.  The plans include two options;  Option 1 consist of an unfinished second floor, estimated cost $1,375,470.00; Option #2 finished second floor, estimated cost $1,578,976.00. 
Park Board:  Is getting ready to have the front of the Community Center landscaped.  The board has submitted three grant requests for toddler playground equipment, also working with Clerk Treasurer on a master plan.    Baseball League asks how they might go about replacing the light bulbs on the poles around the baseball fields.   Someone suggested the School Corporation might be of some assistance.
Director of Public Works:  Open House for the Water Plant is scheduled for April 20th.  Water Plant operation is going good, working on one trouble area.
Coghill requested to upgrade the phone system at the maintenance garage at a cost of $8,500.00.  Motion was made by Lucas to upgrade the phone system at the maintenance garage at a cost of $8,500.00, second by Irvin.  Vote 3 ayes.
Coghill requested the Council sign a letter resubmitting the data for our pretreatment program for the sewage treatment plant.  Motion was made by Irvin approving Lucas to sign letter, second by Lemmons.  Vote 3 ayes.
Coghill requested the Council sign the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the LaBell 2 project.  Motion was made by Lucas to sign the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the LaBell 2 project, second by Lemmons.  Vote 3 ayes.
Environmental Manager Report: There have been four building permits issued since last meeting and one inspection, fifteen permits to date.
No word back concerning the warranty on the Town Hall.  Fisher submitted a quote from Evans Tree Service to have the tree at 302 W. Monroe removed at a cost of $750.00 and place a lien against the property and send a certified letter to the owner of property.  Motion was made by Irvin to accept the quote from Evans Tree Service to remove the tree at 302 W. Monroe in the amount of $750.00, second by Lucas.  Vote 3 ayes.
The neighbors by 7011 Greenwood Road are complaining about animals living in the abandoned home.  Council requested a notice be sent to the home owner informing them the property needs to be cleaned up within ten days of notice, if not the Town will clean it up and file a lien against the property.
The new street lights have been installed in Town, Fisher has found a couple of areas that were missed and he will be working on a new contract for those. 
New Business:  Clerk Treasurer requested signature on the Semi Annual Reports from the Economic Development Coalition.  Motion was made by Lemmons to sign the EDC Water & Wastewater Semi Annual reports, second by Lucas.  Vote 3 ayes.
Motion was made by Lucas to approve the SRF Disbursement of $259,073.00, second by Lemmons.  Vote 3 ayes.
Terry Cupp a resident of Chandler feels the two bridges east of town are a disgrace to the Town.  Mr. Cupp feels the Town needs to address this issue with the Chief Legislative.  INDOT reported they have secured all they can below the bridge.                                                                                                                     
Citizen at the meeting requested to have another storm siren south of Town.  Weisheit informed the Council the EMA board is responsible for that, and he would pass that information onto EMA.
Old Business:  Citizen present stated she has requested to have her name removed from the deannexation list but no one will address her request.  Long suggested that they send a letter to the Courts to have their name removed. 
Motion was made by Irvin to approve claims in the amount of $289,518.19, second by Lemmons.  Vote 3 ayes.