MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
BRAZIL, INDIANA
FOR MARCH 14, 2018
A meeting of the Common Council was held on March 14, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Brazil City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Brian Wyndham.
ROLL CALL: Steve Bell, Roy Kellar, Shane Litz, Angie Modesitt, Mayor Brian Wyndham. Brad Deal was absent, then present after approval of minutes.
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Mayor Brian Wyndham.
OTHERS PRESENT: City Attorney Traci Orman, Deputy Clerk Melissa Dorsett, Fire Chief Jake Bennett, Brazil Times Rep. Connie Adams, Jeffrey Dalton, Gene Sharp
PRAYER was said by Roy Kellar.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Shane Litz made a motion to approve minutes from February 14, 2018; seconded by Steve Bell. The motion passed 4-0.
OLD BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS:
- Planning and Zoning – Money Transfer – City Attorney Traci Orman explained that when the City participated in the BEP (Blight Elimination Program) years ago money was spent out of the Planning and Zoning budget and was then reimbursed into the General Fund. Planning and Zoning Administrator Janet McClellan has identified several properties as Unsafe and requests that the amount of $29,062.37 be transferred to the Unsafe Building Fund to fund the demolition of Unsafe properties in 2018. Shane Litz made a motion to approve the transfer of $29,062.37 from the General Fund to the Unsafe Building Fund for the purpose of demolishing Unsafe properties;seconded by Brad Deal. The motion passed 5-0.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS: Jeffrey Dalton and Gene Sharp were present to bring property clean-up concerns to the City’s attention. Mr. Dalton and Mr. Sharp live behind East Side and had concerns about trailers and trash around Turner Street. Mayor Wyndham advised that we contact the Planning and Zoning Administrator and explained the process of taking pictures and sending a certified letter to the owner. Mr. Dalton also said that there is a possible water leak or natural spring around Ashley and Olive St. Mayor Wyndham stated that we will be checking into that. Mayor Wyndham thanked Mr. Dalton and Mr. Sharp for bringing these concerns to the meeting.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
- Angie Modesitt commented that the Walnut St. handicapped sign is still up. Mayor Wyndham will contact Street Superintendent Brian Bemis to have it removed.
- Steve Bell asked about plans for a City-wide Spring clean-up event. Mayor Wyndham said that they City does have heavy trash pick up days scheduled but as of now there is no Spring clean up event planned.
- Roy Kellar asked about blacktop issues on Jackson St. Mayor Wyndham advised that the issues have been taken care of and that a catch basin is being put in.
- Angie Modesitt asked for a list of streets that will be paved in 2018. Mayor Wyndham stated that we did not receive Community Crossing money this year and so there is no list available, but we will be applying for it for next year.
- Brad Deal has noticed asphalt coming up in some areas. Mayor Wyndham stated that all the problem areas have been identified. Brad also commented that Mr. Heffner would like to see a 4 way stop instead of a 2 way stop at the corner east of his house. Mayor Wyndham stated that Brad needs to tell Mr. Heffner the steps he needs to take to make that request.
- Steve Bell commented that the Police Department is driving new cars and wanted to know where the funding came from. Mayor Wyndham explained that the old cars were traded in and the money was already in the Police budget for the new car lease. Steve would also like to see updated decals and identification on the Police cars. Mayor Wyndham agreed that a committee including Steve Bell, Shane Litz and Mayor will meet with Chief McQueen to discuss the updates.
MAYOR COMMENTS: Mayor Wyndham expressed his concern for the Forest Park Golf Course and his concern for them financially. Mayor Wyndham explained the decrease in revenues over the years, and the need for improvements such as new golf carts. Mayor Wyndham requested that the Council consider the City subsidizing the new golf cart lease. Steve Bell and Roy Kellar asked about Golf Board meetings and would like to have more information or a presentation before making any decisions.
ADJOURNMENT:
Steve Bell made a motion to adjourn meeting; seconded by Roy Kellar. Passed 5-0 @ 5:48 p.m.
