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North Liberty Town Council Minutes The re-scheduled regular monthly North Liberty Town Council meeting was held at the North Liberty Community Center, on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 1996 and called to order at 7:17 p.m., by president Richard Warner. Other Council members present were Timothy VanOverberghe, Gerry Brown, Eric Morris and Sara Williams. Attorney John H. Peddycord, Town Marshal Delmas Burch, Gary Foldenauer of EV Contract Mgnt. and an excess of over 200 others were present. President Warner advised that due to the large attendance, the casino presentation would be held first. Mike Wesaw, Pokagan financial director and member of the tribal council, gave a presentation and answered some questions. Brian Moulton, director of Indian gaming for Harrah’s Casinos, presented the Pokagon Band’s proposed S6O to SBO million capital project that was forecasted to generate $l5O to $l7O million annually, bringing 3 million visitors to the area from a radius of 150 miles. It was expected to provide 1200 to 1500 jobs at an average of $25,000 to $27,000 annually plus benefits. That 90% would be local employees, 90% local suppliers and 90% local contractors. Governor of the State of Indiana will not negotiate with the tribe until they have land in trust. Harrah’s would be managing agent for 5 years and then the Pokagans would take over management. After Mr. Moulton’s presentation, residents and Council members asked questions and voiced their concerns. President Warner asked for a motion on the issue of the casino. Tim VanOverberghe made a motion that the Town Council of North Liberty not proceed with the issue of exploring the possibility of bringing a gaming casino to the Town of North Liberty, effectively stating, we, the Town Council, are against gambling casinos in the Town of North Liberty. Seconded by Gerry Brown with a unanimous aye vote. A short recess was held to allow those not wishing to stay for the business meeting could leave. Approximately 10 citizens remained for the balance of the meeting. REGULAR BUSINESS: Minutes of the August 7, 1996 presented for approval. Brown stated that

on the grant for the bicycle bike-way, the matching amount would be 20% instead of the 40% to 50% as written. This was corrected and then VanOverberghe made the motion to approve the minutes as amended to 20%. Second by Brown with a unanimous aye. Minutes of August 19, 1996 -for 1997 Budget Hearing were presented for approval. Motion to approve by VanOverberghe, second by Brown with a unanimous aye. Minutes of August 26, 1996 —for the 1997 Budget Adoption meeting were presented for approval. VanOverberghe made the motion to approve, second by Brown with a unanimous aye. Gary Foldenauer gave the monthly utility and street report: Wastewater Plant: Quote from Koontz Wagner to rewire clairifier drives and aerators to allow for automatic restart after power outage approximately $425.00. Looking into new pump controllers for raw pumps. Average daily flow has dropped closer to .2mgd. Hand held radios back in for repairs at TeleRad Inc. Water Dept.: Tower level dropped on evening of 8-13-96 due to Fire Dept, equipment testing. Warner advised he had talked to assistant chief Jerry Knepp and Allen Albright in regards to notification prior to testing. Flow test on water well No. 3 at 163 gpm. Received quotes on cleaning and pump repair. Recommendation to use Ortman Drilling to do the work. Tentatively would be done Ist week of October. Chlorine hooked up at back-up well and ready to use if necessary during time well No. 3 is down. Hydrants to be flushed last week of September. Public will be notified of dates. Flow meter at well No. 2 repaired. Lead and copper tests to be performed Sept. 17. Quotes received for automatic dialer system at Water Treatment Plant. Quotes: $2,540.00 from B. L. Anderson, $2,305.00 from J. V. Innovations. Recommended the unit from J. V. Innovations. Eric Morris made the motion to purchase the automatic dialer system from J. V. Innovations, second by Brown with unanimous aye. Well cleaning and pump repair. After reviewing several quotes, Morris made the motion to hire Ortman Drilling to clean well No. 3 at a cost of $9,668.00 and to repair the pump with a not to exceed $6,000.00 if non-repairable and a new pump is needed. Van Ove-

berghe seconded with unanimous aye. Flow meter for Wastewater plant. Recommended American Sigma Model from B. L. Anderson with a not to exceed price of $5,512.00. After discussion, Morris made the motion to purchase the American Sigma flow meter from B. L. Anderson with not to exceed $5,512.00. VanOverberghe seconded with a unanimous aye. Also will be soliciting quotes for calibration of the tower transmitter, control problem at Water Treatment Plant and upgrading influent pump controls at the Wastewater plant. Street Dept.: Signs installed at drop off site, chipped brush when time allowed. Slag delivered for alley repair. Warner advised that the brush needs to be cleaned up before leaf pick-up begins. Discussion on the road grader. It was determined that it was in an un-useable condition. All the alley maintenance was being done with the back hoe and dump truck, so grader not needed. Clerk-treasurer, Paul Williams, advised he had talked with the original donor of the grader and he would take it back. Morris made the motion to declare the grader as unuseable to the Town and return it to Small Inc. Seconded by Sara Williams with a unanimous aye. Terry Baugher to get with Dave Behr next week in regards to utility grant application. Anne Shortt addressed the Council stating the at the community is very interested and very supportive of the DARE program. That the ATOD committee had donated another $2,500.00 toward the program. Will be doing both sth and 6th graders. Numerous fund raisers and community awareness projects underway to raise funds. Will be having a walk-a-thon on Oct. 12th, a car wash and bake sale on Oct. 19 and currently have Shamrocks in local businesses. Warner read the August police report — 3,561 miles, 279.6 gallons of fuel. Copy filed with minutes. Clerk-treasurer Williams reported that the Park Board did not have a quorum for their meeting Monday night, but Ron Howell had a large piece of playground equipment he would like to donate to the Town Park. Park Board checking into location to install it and also for someone to assemble the equipment. Discussion on painting parking spaces and curbs in downtown area. State to be contacted in regards to latest specifications. Also state to be contacted in

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regards to plugged catch basins on west side of Hwy. 23 south of Harrison Street. Discussion on 50/50 sidewalk/curb program. Brown advised Mortakis curb had been tore out as unacceptable and he felt Burch’s curb should be repoured also. Numerous other problems with quality of work and contractor had been out of town for a week. List of problems to be furnished attorney Peddycord and he will advise Mr. Ward of Town’s position. Discussion in regards to the K-9 unit. Motion was made by S. Williams to table the proposal for a K-9 unit until a later date, second by Morris with a unanimous aye. Discussion on the overtime pay for the DARE program. Clerk-treasurer recommended the overtime be paid from the regular police wages because of the withholding and matching taxes that have to be paid. Morris made the motion to pay the overtime from the regular wage appropriation, second by VanOverbergh with a 4 aye to 1 nay vote. Attorney Peddycord reported on the Rental Rehabilitation and Home Owner Rehabilitation grant programs being administered through Mr. Olsezak. The other program deals with new homes and he would like some of the Council to meet with the Housing Agency and see the type of homes that are being built in South Bend as they would like to see some built in other towns such as North Liberty. In regards to information on St. Joseph Co. Chamber of Commerce Comprehensive Planning, Peddycord advised they would like the Town to participate. Discussion on the appointment of a secretary for the Meadows Housing Development Corp. Motion was made by VanO>%rberghe to appoint Morris as secretary to replace Ron Kinas. Seconded by S.

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Williams, with a unanimous aye. Composting Workshop at North Liberty Community Building at 7:30-9:00 p.m. on Sept. 26, 1996. Discussion on Becker request for alley closing. On advice of Peddycord this should be advertised for public hearing and then the decision be made. Will be advertised for Oct. 2, 1996. Complaints on loud boom box radios. Noise ordinance being checked. Ordinance 1996-08 - An ordinance to amend Title 3, Article 2, Chapter 5 of the North Liberty Town Code relating to Traffic Violations, changing a yield sign to a stop sign. Motion by Brown to adopt Ordinance 1996-08 second by VanOverberghe with a unanimous aye. Claims presented for approval: NLPH 96-08-01 & 02-$27,428.00; Town 18397 to 18433, except 18410 for $5,000.00 - $66,114.96; Water 11766 to 11797 - $35,169.28 and sewer 6369 to 6385 - $23,352.49. Motion to approve claims as presented with the exception of claim 18410 for $5,000.00 made by VanOverberghe seconded by Morris with a unanimous aye. Rieth-Riley to be advised to go ahead with Jefferson St. as bid. The meeting adjourned at 10:26 p.m. *** Obey The Traffic Laws SALYER | REALTY a 606 Illinois Street ] Walkkerton 219/586-7753 Before You i BUY OR SELL ] TALK TO ) :: bruce । ! Real Estate Broker ] i ! Certified Residential ] | Appraiser ]

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