1 00:00:01,280 --> 00:00:07,359 All right, we are good to go. Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome 2 00:00:05,279 --> 00:00:11,280 to the council meeting. Uh if you'll join me, we'll stand for the pledge of 3 00:00:08,960 --> 00:00:16,560 allegiance and a word of prayer. Officially call this meeting to 4 00:00:14,080 --> 00:00:22,960 pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the 5 00:00:19,359 --> 00:00:28,960 republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and 6 00:00:26,640 --> 00:00:32,719 justice for all. Father, we thank you for this opportunity to meet in your 7 00:00:30,880 --> 00:00:37,120 presence. We ask your blessings over our meeting that you give us wisdom and 8 00:00:34,880 --> 00:00:40,960 guidance. Help us to be good stewards of the resources that have been entrusted 9 00:00:38,960 --> 00:00:45,680 to us that we might make sound decisions, wise decisions that benefit 10 00:00:43,200 --> 00:00:51,280 the folks of the entire town. In Jesus name we pray. Amen. You may be seated. 11 00:00:48,559 --> 00:00:55,920 Thank you. We're a little short this evening. Our 12 00:00:53,360 --> 00:01:00,480 town clerk is in Indianapolis or that area for training with the state board 13 00:00:57,840 --> 00:01:05,119 of accounts and Matt had a prior commitment that he could not get out of. 14 00:01:02,480 --> 00:01:09,840 So, uh, with two of us here, we do have quorum. So, we're okay to make 15 00:01:07,119 --> 00:01:15,280 decisions. So, uh, Chanty, first of all, we have the minutes from our Tuesday, 16 00:01:12,720 --> 00:01:19,759 June 9th meeting. I looked through those minutes. I did not see any changes or 17 00:01:17,200 --> 00:01:24,000 corrections. Uh, we had a lot in that meeting that evening. Um, what is your 18 00:01:22,560 --> 00:01:26,320 desire? >> Would you move that we approve? 19 00:01:25,280 --> 00:01:33,799 » I move we approve. >> And I'll second. All in favor say I. 20 00:01:29,439 --> 00:01:33,799 » I. Those opposed, same sign. 21 00:01:33,920 --> 00:01:38,759 We'll just go ahead and sign this right now. 22 00:01:40,159 --> 00:01:45,000 So that we make sure we have everything done. 23 00:01:50,000 --> 00:02:02,640 Okay. We also have the minutes from our June 17th uh executive session. Um 24 00:01:59,759 --> 00:02:08,160 and those minutes are very brief. Um they were to discuss real properties. 25 00:02:05,280 --> 00:02:09,280 » Um any questions or comments on those? Okay. 26 00:02:08,479 --> 00:02:12,000 » I approve. >> I would move that we approve. I'll 27 00:02:10,959 --> 00:02:18,040 second that. >> All in favor say I. I. Those opposed, 28 00:02:14,720 --> 00:02:18,040 same sign. 29 00:02:26,640 --> 00:02:35,680 And then we also have our minutes from our July 7th executive session uh where 30 00:02:33,200 --> 00:02:41,120 we talked about a variety of issues but uh staffing and a couple of real 31 00:02:38,800 --> 00:02:43,200 properties. Any questions or comments on those? 32 00:02:41,680 --> 00:02:50,440 » I'll make a motion to approve >> and I will second. Those in favor say I. 33 00:02:46,160 --> 00:02:50,440 » I. Those oppose same sign. 34 00:02:55,680 --> 00:03:06,480 Okay, good. Thank you. That's done. All right, we have uh several guests 35 00:03:03,599 --> 00:03:11,319 with us this evening. Jeff Row from Baker Tilly. Come on down. 36 00:03:16,159 --> 00:03:26,159 Good evening. Thanks for being here. >> Uh Jeff Rob with Baker Tilly. Appreciate 37 00:03:23,360 --> 00:03:30,640 the invitation this evening. Um just here to introduce myself and be 38 00:03:28,319 --> 00:03:36,560 available to answer any questions uh as it relates to proposal that we've 39 00:03:33,200 --> 00:03:43,440 submitted to the town council for uh well to assist the town with the utility 40 00:03:39,200 --> 00:03:50,400 water studies. um had the privilege of working uh for the town in the past on 41 00:03:46,560 --> 00:03:55,440 similar engagements over the years. Um >> I think the last one landed in 2021. 42 00:03:53,840 --> 00:04:01,680 » I think that's right. >> Somewhere around there. Um so yeah our 43 00:03:58,720 --> 00:04:06,720 our team is uh really uh focused exclusively on working with local 44 00:04:03,599 --> 00:04:12,080 government myself public utilities and doing these types of analysis whether it 45 00:04:08,640 --> 00:04:15,920 be rate studies or helping to fund capital projects through the issuance of 46 00:04:14,000 --> 00:04:22,720 bonds and other financial planning services for municipalities. So um been 47 00:04:19,440 --> 00:04:27,840 doing that for about 28 years now. a little while very familiar with this 48 00:04:25,520 --> 00:04:34,240 area. Our office is in Mishawaka, not too far away. Um, so we're we're fairly 49 00:04:31,280 --> 00:04:38,400 local and um, yeah, appreciate the opportunity to submit to you and we be 50 00:04:36,720 --> 00:04:42,479 happy to answer I'd be happy to answer any questions you have. 51 00:04:39,840 --> 00:04:45,840 » I I don't know that I have any. I have looked through the this would be my 52 00:04:44,160 --> 00:04:52,960 first time through a rate study like this. So, um, I don't have any questions 53 00:04:49,440 --> 00:04:57,600 in particular. I know Myra um worked well with you folks the last time and I 54 00:04:55,520 --> 00:05:02,479 do know that when I've been to the AN meetings you come highly recommended and 55 00:05:00,479 --> 00:05:09,680 uh I've enjoyed meeting your folks there. So yeah and I do know this is 56 00:05:05,120 --> 00:05:14,320 something we need to do as well. Um >> yeah a little bit about the fee uh would 57 00:05:11,840 --> 00:05:18,400 be what we're proposing is time expense. So it just be based on the amount of 58 00:05:16,800 --> 00:05:23,120 time it takes to put into it. We do have a cap of 6,000 per utility. 59 00:05:21,199 --> 00:05:28,720 » Um, you know, whether we get there sort of sometimes depends on number of 60 00:05:25,120 --> 00:05:33,600 meetings and sort of thing. But, uh, but yeah, based on time and expense and 61 00:05:30,560 --> 00:05:38,479 obviously we always try to be um, you know, as as efficient as we can, but 62 00:05:36,160 --> 00:05:43,120 want to be thorough obviously getting what you what you're expecting. 63 00:05:41,120 --> 00:05:46,960 » And I'm assuming you folks will use the master utility study that we had done as 64 00:05:45,919 --> 00:05:51,600 part of that. >> Yeah. So what we take a little bit about 65 00:05:49,039 --> 00:05:56,080 what we look at it's it's comprehensive. So we you know do a look we do a look 66 00:05:53,600 --> 00:06:02,080 back in terms of how the utility has performed financially. Um so we look at 67 00:05:59,520 --> 00:06:07,440 cash position making sure cash position is adequate. I know you have outstanding 68 00:06:04,479 --> 00:06:10,400 debt. So there's always reserve cash reserve requirements that you're 69 00:06:08,880 --> 00:06:15,759 required to maintain. So we look at that, make recommendations around cash 70 00:06:13,039 --> 00:06:20,319 management and then obviously we look at uh you know your current rate structure 71 00:06:17,520 --> 00:06:25,440 and whether it's sufficient to meet your uh anticipated costs coming down down 72 00:06:22,639 --> 00:06:30,800 the road both by way of day-to-day operating costs but also uh the master 73 00:06:28,319 --> 00:06:36,400 plan or capital plan that you have looking at um you know your your your 74 00:06:34,720 --> 00:06:42,479 needs assessment as far as capital projects and then we would make some 75 00:06:38,639 --> 00:06:47,440 recommendations in terms of um whether financing might make sense, you know, 76 00:06:44,560 --> 00:06:53,440 issuance of debt to support those high priority projects or how much can we 77 00:06:50,000 --> 00:06:57,600 afford to do on a pay pay go basis or a combination of the two. So yeah, 78 00:06:55,199 --> 00:07:02,960 absolutely we'll take that into account uh and help sort of navigate how we pay 79 00:06:59,680 --> 00:07:09,680 for those type projects. >> How often should we or do we do a rate 80 00:07:06,720 --> 00:07:14,000 study like you're proposing? Yeah. Uh we recommend I mean we have a lot of 81 00:07:12,160 --> 00:07:18,479 communities we work with take a look every year. Um but you know we would say 82 00:07:16,800 --> 00:07:21,759 on a minimum every three years. >> Okay. 83 00:07:19,039 --> 00:07:25,120 » To look at rates um especially with the environment we've seen since 2020. 84 00:07:24,560 --> 00:07:31,680 » Yeah. >> Uh with the inflationary environment 85 00:07:27,520 --> 00:07:36,319 that we've seen and increases in cost um and not to mention SCA1 and the things 86 00:07:35,199 --> 00:07:40,639 you know in terms of how that's impacting communities. doesn't impact 87 00:07:38,639 --> 00:07:43,919 utilities necessarily directly but utilities can be in some cases part of 88 00:07:43,199 --> 00:07:46,880 that solution. >> Sure. 89 00:07:44,560 --> 00:07:50,400 » Um so yeah every three years we I would say at a minimum if not more frequent 90 00:07:49,680 --> 00:07:53,919 than that >> and we have we are well past the 91 00:07:52,160 --> 00:08:00,240 threeear for us. Yeah. >> And I do know too we've been um thankful 92 00:07:57,360 --> 00:08:05,919 that we've been able to hold our rates um at a very market competitive rate. 93 00:08:03,520 --> 00:08:10,720 However, there's a catch 22 to that because those rates are what generate 94 00:08:07,680 --> 00:08:15,599 the money to do improvements and repairs and all of those things. So, um you have 95 00:08:13,199 --> 00:08:21,680 to balance the two with how do you keep your rates affordable for your residents 96 00:08:17,680 --> 00:08:24,400 and yet build enough capital to pay for those repairs and enhancements you'd 97 00:08:23,280 --> 00:08:28,800 like to make. some >> competing forces. U and usually what 98 00:08:26,879 --> 00:08:35,519 we'll do is well not usually what we will perform if you contract part of the 99 00:08:31,599 --> 00:08:41,440 study we look at other utilities of similar size kind of how you compare um 100 00:08:38,880 --> 00:08:44,480 not as a reason to adjust rates but just sort of like baseline on how you compare 101 00:08:43,440 --> 00:08:48,720 to others. >> Um and it won't surprise me wouldn't 102 00:08:46,399 --> 00:08:53,519 surprise me if you're on the lower end. Um but you know like you said over time 103 00:08:51,040 --> 00:08:59,600 we see kind of le August projects come on and communities 104 00:08:57,200 --> 00:09:03,040 have to face those capitals. 105 00:09:01,120 --> 00:09:06,959 We'll see adjustments and rates and eventually catch up with kind of where 106 00:09:04,640 --> 00:09:10,880 the other communities are. >> Okay. Chanty, any questions? 107 00:09:09,839 --> 00:09:16,480 » Not at this time. >> Okay. Well, I would move that we approve 108 00:09:14,399 --> 00:09:21,760 this master services agreement and the statement of work with Baker Tilly to do 109 00:09:18,640 --> 00:09:26,320 our rate study. >> Okay. Got a motion. I'll second that. 110 00:09:24,640 --> 00:09:29,600 All in favor say I. >> I. 111 00:09:26,640 --> 00:09:34,080 » Those opposed, same sign. And I will say I as well. I will sign this. What I'll 112 00:09:32,320 --> 00:09:36,720 do is sign this and give it to Myra and then she can follow up. 113 00:09:35,120 --> 00:09:42,720 » That's perfect. Yep, that'll be perfect. And we'll uh we'll go ahead and get kind 114 00:09:40,080 --> 00:09:48,720 of a starting kickoff call started schedule with Myra talk through our 115 00:09:45,519 --> 00:09:51,720 approach, talk about deliverables. >> Perfect. 116 00:09:51,839 --> 00:09:59,839 certain deadlines typically takes us about 30 days to get through the through 117 00:09:58,240 --> 00:10:02,720 the study. So just kind of give you a sense of time. 118 00:10:01,120 --> 00:10:06,560 » That's probably what we're looking at unless you need it sooner than that. We 119 00:10:04,560 --> 00:10:09,440 can try to accelerate it if possible. >> Excellent. Thank you so much. Appreciate 120 00:10:08,800 --> 00:10:13,360 you being here. >> Thank you. Appreciate it. 121 00:10:10,640 --> 00:10:22,480 » Absolutely. >> All right. Uh next guests, forgive me, 122 00:10:17,120 --> 00:10:22,480 Jesse and Matt, come on down. 123 00:10:27,519 --> 00:10:33,120 And if you would state your names because we're on camera. Yeah. 124 00:10:30,880 --> 00:10:36,959 » Jess, >> thank you. 125 00:10:34,880 --> 00:10:40,560 » So, we're here about Pearson. >> Okay. 126 00:10:38,240 --> 00:10:43,920 » It didn't run this year. We would like to take it over and get it 127 00:10:42,640 --> 00:10:47,120 going again. Wonderful. >> Because the community needs it. 128 00:10:45,360 --> 00:10:52,160 » Absolutely. you know, kids need somewhere to go 129 00:10:49,120 --> 00:10:57,120 so they're not in trouble. Um, we contacted Chris. 130 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:59,120 » Yeah. I Well, I talked to Matt actually and he gave me Chris's number. 131 00:10:58,720 --> 00:11:04,480 » Yeah. >> Um, I called Chris. Chris and I had 132 00:11:01,200 --> 00:11:08,880 great conversations for about two weeks. Um, we were going to set up a meeting. 133 00:11:07,120 --> 00:11:12,320 Um, and then he was going to show us around the facilities. He said he still 134 00:11:10,399 --> 00:11:16,800 had keys. We're going to discuss the maintenance, what we responsible for. 135 00:11:15,040 --> 00:11:23,839 I'm going to come down to we discussed the funds. I said we'd like to have 136 00:11:19,360 --> 00:11:27,839 whatever he has left. Um and he said he was if we didn't want it, they were 137 00:11:25,600 --> 00:11:33,120 going to donate it to Wick High School. Um once they absorbed the uh nonprofit 138 00:11:30,720 --> 00:11:36,240 and got all that, got rid of all that. Um and after that, he was supposed he 139 00:11:35,040 --> 00:11:40,880 was supposed to meet us one night and show us around. Um he contacted me. He 140 00:11:39,040 --> 00:11:45,040 had something come up with the high school basketball team and coaches. Um, 141 00:11:43,279 --> 00:11:49,760 I've texted him four or five times since then. I've called three or four times 142 00:11:47,360 --> 00:11:53,519 and he has pretty much gone no contact. >> Okay. 143 00:11:51,519 --> 00:11:57,040 Thank you for being here tonight. I am so pleased that we have somebody who 144 00:11:55,279 --> 00:12:02,000 stepped up and wants to do our Pearson use league. That's incredible. I can 145 00:12:00,160 --> 00:12:06,320 tell you I just had a call from Matt right before this meeting started. I 146 00:12:04,240 --> 00:12:11,120 asked Matt to reach out to Chris St. and the reason is Matt's kind of been the 147 00:12:08,079 --> 00:12:15,040 one coordinating the information flow. Uh Matt called me just before this 148 00:12:13,040 --> 00:12:20,320 meeting started and said, "If you will leave your phone numbers for Matt 149 00:12:17,519 --> 00:12:24,240 tonight, he has gotten Chris to commit to meet and get everything transferred 150 00:12:22,800 --> 00:12:28,560 over to you folks." >> And so Matt will coordinate that for 151 00:12:26,160 --> 00:12:32,240 you. But I'm thrilled that you're willing to take it over for us and get 152 00:12:30,079 --> 00:12:35,839 something started back here at Pearston. We have a wonderful facility up there 153 00:12:34,000 --> 00:12:39,519 and it needs to be used. It needs to be used for our kids. 154 00:12:36,880 --> 00:12:43,360 » Yes. So, make sure you leave me your phone numbers, both of you. And Matt 155 00:12:41,360 --> 00:12:46,240 said he would get that coordinated for you. 156 00:12:44,959 --> 00:12:51,320 » Excellent. >> Thanks, guys. 157 00:12:47,200 --> 00:12:51,320 » Yes. Thank you so much. 158 00:13:20,639 --> 00:13:25,680 and we will support you however we can. >> I appreciate that. 159 00:13:24,079 --> 00:13:29,519 » Absolutely. Thanks for being here. Thanks for coming. Thanks for stepping 160 00:13:27,040 --> 00:13:36,839 up. >> Excellent. Mr. Doug Gregory, 161 00:13:33,440 --> 00:13:36,839 come on down. 162 00:13:39,440 --> 00:13:42,839 » Thank you, sir. 163 00:13:45,600 --> 00:13:52,240 » Thank you for the opportunity to be here this evening to talk to you. Um, we have 164 00:13:50,240 --> 00:13:56,959 three committee proposals. I'm Doug Rick from Bridge Heritage Association, PH. We 165 00:13:55,200 --> 00:14:01,440 have three committee proposals that we would like the town to consider. Um, 166 00:13:59,440 --> 00:14:06,720 I've given you the the specific proposals and some remarks remarks will 167 00:14:03,680 --> 00:14:12,959 be a little abbreviated. Um in including your package I put in a memorandum 168 00:14:09,120 --> 00:14:17,120 understanding draft and also statement 169 00:14:15,040 --> 00:14:23,519 funds that we have at Casio County Community Foundation which we fund 170 00:14:20,720 --> 00:14:28,399 things for well right now for the physical assets that the town has 171 00:14:25,600 --> 00:14:35,120 accepted the responsibility to maintain. So we set this up in 25 and the county 172 00:14:32,720 --> 00:14:42,000 has agreed to maintain our physical assets in return. We will provide funds 173 00:14:38,240 --> 00:14:46,560 through the KCCF permanent endowment that towns forever as long as it's 174 00:14:44,720 --> 00:14:51,199 needed. This partnership is working exactly the way we thought it would. Um 175 00:14:49,519 --> 00:14:58,320 the only thing we didn't do is reduce it to writing and um we won't be here 20 176 00:14:54,560 --> 00:15:02,320 years from now and the still will be here. Hopefully 177 00:15:00,399 --> 00:15:10,320 will still be standing there. So we just like to to have that reduced to 178 00:15:07,199 --> 00:15:15,079 included the draft in here ownership authorship don't care 179 00:15:19,279 --> 00:15:28,639 if you want to also include the non permanent fund 180 00:15:26,240 --> 00:15:33,360 that's fine too. the town has access to that specific thing that have to do with 181 00:15:31,360 --> 00:15:37,959 the history of the town. So if you would like to include that in a 182 00:15:38,000 --> 00:15:46,959 do that any comments about that? >> I I think as we move forward whether we 183 00:15:44,639 --> 00:15:50,320 do it now or later we probably should go ahead and have a memorandum 184 00:15:48,160 --> 00:15:54,399 understanding for the non-permanent fund as well. 185 00:15:51,440 --> 00:15:59,279 » Do you want me to submit another draft or is this or have you seen this? Yeah, 186 00:15:57,199 --> 00:16:04,320 you had shared this with me before. Yeah. Um Tammy, what are your thoughts? 187 00:16:02,320 --> 00:16:10,480 » I mean, I did take a look at this draft that you were asking and I think this is 188 00:16:07,120 --> 00:16:15,480 fine. You know, I wouldn't see a problem with maybe just adding a paragraph to 189 00:16:12,240 --> 00:16:15,480 this memorandise 190 00:16:20,240 --> 00:16:23,600 that way. But otherwise, I didn't have any concerns about this. 191 00:16:23,279 --> 00:16:28,160 » Good. >> Okay. Well, thank you. 192 00:16:24,880 --> 00:16:34,000 » Yeah. And I um just so you're aware, I am constantly keeping my eyes and ears 193 00:16:30,480 --> 00:16:38,639 open for a space a space that we could use for the Pearson Heritage 194 00:16:35,440 --> 00:16:47,240 Association. And uh nothing has transpired yet, but we keep looking. So 195 00:16:42,399 --> 00:16:47,240 » we're constantly waiting for you to find 196 00:16:47,680 --> 00:16:54,000 » it's a nice problem to have that we don't have space, but that's the 197 00:16:51,600 --> 00:17:00,079 problem. We don't have space. Second approach was town representation 198 00:16:56,560 --> 00:17:04,160 on a board. Um like every healthy organization 199 00:17:01,600 --> 00:17:07,760 has a plan for the future and since our last graduating class from high schools 200 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:16,799 1971 our membership is declining and source 201 00:17:10,480 --> 00:17:22,000 of alumni to serve on the board. Um and we would like to start thinking 202 00:17:19,760 --> 00:17:30,080 right now about breaking community representation on board 203 00:17:26,240 --> 00:17:35,520 right now um within the next six months if possible. 204 00:17:31,840 --> 00:17:40,640 Um this strengthens the the relationship that we're developing and ensures all 205 00:17:37,760 --> 00:17:44,720 our resources are dedicated serving the entire community which is part of our 206 00:17:42,640 --> 00:17:50,400 mission. We bring the community into our mission and 207 00:17:46,880 --> 00:17:55,679 We think that that'll be helpful because sooner or later somebody will have to 208 00:17:52,880 --> 00:18:02,400 run. >> I think the township really is 209 00:17:58,960 --> 00:18:06,480 a town asset and so people that are involved in that can help out 210 00:18:04,480 --> 00:18:12,400 tremendously. So request that you work with us over 211 00:18:10,720 --> 00:18:16,640 the next six months and try to find two people at least would be willing to 212 00:18:14,240 --> 00:18:21,039 serve on the work. >> There's a couple of things we can do um 213 00:18:18,799 --> 00:18:26,720 to put out work for volunteers much like we've done for other opportunities. Um 214 00:18:23,760 --> 00:18:30,640 Myra can send out a reach alert. Um we can also put something in the monthly 215 00:18:28,480 --> 00:18:36,400 utility bills, but it really we'd like to find a couple of people from the town 216 00:18:33,679 --> 00:18:39,440 um to serve. So we can start just spreading the word and see if we can get 217 00:18:37,840 --> 00:18:42,840 a couple of people to volunteer to sit on that 218 00:18:39,840 --> 00:18:42,840 » board. 219 00:18:42,880 --> 00:18:46,240 trying to spread that word. It's a little tough. 220 00:18:45,760 --> 00:18:51,799 » Yeah. >> Yeah. 221 00:18:48,640 --> 00:18:51,799 » Thank you. 222 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:57,240 Third proposal's 223 00:18:57,520 --> 00:19:07,440 always been a crossroads. Everybody knows about the crossroads and 224 00:19:05,280 --> 00:19:12,480 we've got some good signage on clearly. I don't have anything on 13. One thing 225 00:19:09,919 --> 00:19:18,240 that we haven't done yet is have the potential for a downtown mural 226 00:19:15,039 --> 00:19:26,000 and it's time to do that. Um, a lot of our small towns around us, Midtown, 227 00:19:21,760 --> 00:19:30,960 all have murals all over the place and those are more than just a piece of art. 228 00:19:29,120 --> 00:19:36,720 It's it's a place that people will come and look at it as a destination piece 229 00:19:34,320 --> 00:19:41,520 that that can reflect the character and the history of the town. Um, and and I 230 00:19:40,160 --> 00:19:46,000 think it'd be a welcome addition for citizens and and a real asset for both 231 00:19:44,320 --> 00:19:51,600 businesses. So, we would like for you to partner 232 00:19:47,600 --> 00:19:58,400 with us to find a location and um maybe establish a joint planning committee 233 00:19:53,200 --> 00:20:02,160 with us to to identify um how we might move forward that project. If you're 234 00:20:00,400 --> 00:20:08,000 interested, if you do want to move forward, uh, PHA is willing to provide 235 00:20:05,200 --> 00:20:12,559 the historical research, help with theme development, and encourage, uh, 236 00:20:09,679 --> 00:20:19,039 community participation and fundraising. Um, our preliminary analysis suggests, 237 00:20:16,799 --> 00:20:24,640 uh, you know, like we would envision cost between 12 and $15,000 238 00:20:22,160 --> 00:20:29,360 and maybe less than that. But I'm just going for the upside. Um, if you do 239 00:20:27,600 --> 00:20:34,720 decide to move forward and begin with it, PHA will match the first $1,000 240 00:20:32,000 --> 00:20:37,440 that's collected from local businesses and people. 241 00:20:36,240 --> 00:20:45,240 » Any questions? >> How have those murals been paid for in 242 00:20:40,320 --> 00:20:45,240 other communities? Grants. Okay. 243 00:20:50,480 --> 00:20:58,720 » But still, there's ways to do that. 244 00:20:56,240 --> 00:21:04,559 We have access to seller who knows how to do things. So we feel like we'll be 245 00:21:02,640 --> 00:21:09,240 able to find something. We would like to get some community too. 246 00:21:06,240 --> 00:21:09,240 » Sure. 247 00:21:10,400 --> 00:21:13,640 » Oh yeah. 248 00:21:17,679 --> 00:21:25,039 » Yeah. >> I I've been really impressed with the 249 00:21:23,200 --> 00:21:31,200 ones I've seen in other towns. I think we probably have a couple of locations 250 00:21:26,880 --> 00:21:35,600 that would be good spots for one. Um I I don't know why we couldn't put this 251 00:21:33,840 --> 00:21:39,600 out to the community also to see if there are community community members 252 00:21:37,520 --> 00:21:44,559 that would want to donate as well as some of our business community may want 253 00:21:41,520 --> 00:21:50,240 to donate. Um, what I would recommend is move forward 254 00:21:47,679 --> 00:21:56,000 with selecting a location and come back with a final actual proposal for not 255 00:21:53,280 --> 00:22:03,120 only what the mural would be uh but the location and then an estimated cost and 256 00:21:58,799 --> 00:22:08,159 then we can um decide what action if any the town needs to take. 257 00:22:05,360 --> 00:22:13,120 Um, if you're looking at if you're looking at an individual business 258 00:22:11,520 --> 00:22:19,840 building, I would assume that um they'll have a 259 00:22:16,480 --> 00:22:25,200 lot of input into what would be painted on the side of their building. Um, so 260 00:22:22,880 --> 00:22:29,440 yeah, that would be my recommendation. I personally am all for it. I think they 261 00:22:27,200 --> 00:22:35,039 make the town beautiful. Uh it's always an interesting conversation piece and um 262 00:22:32,400 --> 00:22:39,840 draws people downtown especially in the summer. So 263 00:22:37,200 --> 00:22:44,400 » we will then we'll begin preliminary 264 00:22:41,919 --> 00:22:47,400 effort to identify what we need to >> Yeah. 265 00:22:48,799 --> 00:22:55,679 Yeah. And then I mean put the word out to the community. Anybody who'd be 266 00:22:52,799 --> 00:23:00,000 interested in being on that committee um would be welcome. I'm assuming you're 267 00:22:58,240 --> 00:23:03,600 looking for all the input you can get. So, 268 00:23:01,440 --> 00:23:07,840 » yeah. All right. I think the one thing we need 269 00:23:05,600 --> 00:23:10,159 to do is we need to officially approve the memorandum of understanding. 270 00:23:09,600 --> 00:23:15,320 Correct. >> Unless it's going to be modified. 271 00:23:11,600 --> 00:23:15,320 » Oh, it's going to be modified. 272 00:23:15,520 --> 00:23:21,039 » Okay. Yeah. Send us a modified one then. And 273 00:23:19,440 --> 00:23:26,919 » yeah, and we can approve it next month in that committee. All right. Thank you, 274 00:23:22,880 --> 00:23:26,919 Doug. Appreciate the information. 275 00:23:28,799 --> 00:23:34,280 All right. Um, 276 00:23:34,320 --> 00:23:42,360 reports, streets, water, sewer updates. Noah, come on down. 277 00:23:46,000 --> 00:23:54,799 Welcome to your first meeting. >> Uh, the streets uh right now the lift 278 00:23:51,280 --> 00:23:58,960 station on our home. Um, we got one pump back in, fixed the 279 00:23:56,799 --> 00:24:04,000 floats that were causing them to drain out. Um, the second pump, we just 280 00:24:01,679 --> 00:24:11,039 received that back today. So, we'll install that hopefully by this 281 00:24:06,799 --> 00:24:17,120 week. Um, we do have one more pump over right now as far as 282 00:24:14,960 --> 00:24:21,440 the cost is $4,500. 283 00:24:18,799 --> 00:24:27,600 And so, I would like to get that fixed. >> Yes. and we um you let us know about 284 00:24:25,039 --> 00:24:31,360 that. Myra did let us know about that. It's something we have to do. So, 285 00:24:29,360 --> 00:24:35,840 Chanty, I would move that we approve that expenditure for $4,500 for that 286 00:24:34,400 --> 00:24:40,880 repair. >> Got a motion and a second. All in favor 287 00:24:37,919 --> 00:24:45,520 say I. Those opposed. Thank you. Approved. 288 00:24:42,559 --> 00:24:52,039 One other thing from those stations the service that they offer is 289 00:24:48,720 --> 00:24:52,039 pressure washerite 290 00:24:52,720 --> 00:25:01,679 everything that's built up over the years to my knowledge since I've been 291 00:24:56,960 --> 00:25:08,080 here done um even with her mom she highly recommends it with all the debris 292 00:25:04,320 --> 00:25:12,159 in this last home um it was $1,200 roughly 293 00:25:10,480 --> 00:25:16,080 » three hours both of those stations just as 294 00:25:14,080 --> 00:25:21,360 preventative to help remove the wipes and just everything. 295 00:25:18,559 --> 00:25:24,480 » So, I ask for 296 00:25:22,159 --> 00:25:30,320 » I think for me that's a no-brainer. It needs to be done. It we've talked about 297 00:25:26,400 --> 00:25:34,080 it before. Um and it's $1,25. That's pretty cheap insurance with as 298 00:25:32,400 --> 00:25:39,039 many repairs as we're having to make. So, if we can do this and then what I 299 00:25:36,400 --> 00:25:44,640 would suggest is add it to your schedule and let's make it at least twice a year 300 00:25:42,320 --> 00:25:48,559 um to keep things cleaned up so that hopefully will help impact the number of 301 00:25:46,400 --> 00:25:54,080 repairs. So, Chanty, I would move that we approve this quote from Weed for 302 00:25:50,720 --> 00:25:59,679 cleaning um the the two lift stations and investigate the panel at the north 303 00:25:56,080 --> 00:26:02,400 lift station. $1,25. >> I agree. 304 00:26:00,320 --> 00:26:10,279 » Okay. Second. >> Okay. All in favor say I. I. Those 305 00:26:05,200 --> 00:26:10,279 opposed. Same sign approved. 306 00:26:11,919 --> 00:26:14,919 » Okay. 307 00:26:20,880 --> 00:26:23,880 » Excellent. 308 00:26:27,760 --> 00:26:30,760 » Excellent. 309 00:26:31,279 --> 00:26:42,320 days to pull out a little mulch, sell all mulch in here. Friday morning, we'll 310 00:26:38,799 --> 00:26:45,320 be shutting down East Market to Washington. 311 00:26:46,559 --> 00:26:57,799 So, if there's any cars there before starting up and then we'll be set up for 312 00:26:54,480 --> 00:26:57,799 the car show. 313 00:27:00,159 --> 00:27:06,080 » Okay. And to let you know, Baker's supposed to 314 00:27:03,679 --> 00:27:11,200 be bringing the trailer for Friday night. Which side? 315 00:27:09,200 --> 00:27:15,440 » As far as I know, it's going to be probably more towards 316 00:27:14,400 --> 00:27:19,600 the south side. >> South 317 00:27:17,120 --> 00:27:23,880 everything will be on the side tracks. I think it's going to be that area. 318 00:27:24,480 --> 00:27:27,880 That's the plan. 319 00:27:28,240 --> 00:27:33,200 » Okay. What other things have you been working on? 320 00:27:30,720 --> 00:27:37,360 » Uh, we got the part. We got everything done 321 00:27:35,440 --> 00:27:40,360 pulled out so they can install the rentals. 322 00:27:42,799 --> 00:27:56,480 Our station on street is running full. >> Wonderful. Um, other than 323 00:27:54,000 --> 00:28:01,279 » Well, I want to commend you on doing exactly what I asked you to do when 324 00:27:58,640 --> 00:28:04,799 Casey left us, and that is for right now just keep the town running. And you've 325 00:28:03,120 --> 00:28:09,520 been doing an exceptional job, and I appreciate it. And, uh, we're in the 326 00:28:06,960 --> 00:28:15,840 process of deciding how we want to fill that position and what we want to do. 327 00:28:11,760 --> 00:28:20,720 Um, and just keep up the good work. And oh, by the way, one other thing. 328 00:28:18,640 --> 00:28:22,799 » Twigs and sticks pick up. >> Yes. 329 00:28:21,200 --> 00:28:25,600 » Have you made any progress in getting those things picked up? 330 00:28:23,760 --> 00:28:30,880 » We got a few done this week. We're working on our tools down right now. 331 00:28:29,760 --> 00:28:36,799 So, we're getting that fixed. >> Okay. Once that's smaller piles before 332 00:28:34,240 --> 00:28:39,520 that, but bigger piles once we back. >> Okay. 333 00:28:37,279 --> 00:28:45,399 » We'll be in that hopefully before this. >> Okay. Excellent. Thank you very much. 334 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:45,399 Appreciate it. 335 00:28:45,840 --> 00:28:52,120 Mr. Phil, come on down. >> Quick. 336 00:28:53,200 --> 00:29:01,120 » Just a real quick update. I don't have a whole lot, but the reserves are 337 00:28:59,120 --> 00:29:05,440 certified to the academy now. So, we're pretty happy they're out kill train now. 338 00:29:03,679 --> 00:29:10,640 It'll probably take at least a year before they're solo patrol. But just 339 00:29:07,679 --> 00:29:14,880 think we'll have a uh update on the ordinances. 340 00:29:12,480 --> 00:29:20,399 Uh the health department came out on June 24th and condemned Mr. Stall's 341 00:29:18,559 --> 00:29:24,880 properties for various health violations. The trash pile on First 342 00:29:23,520 --> 00:29:32,000 Street was cleaned up by the health department and we also demolitioned the 343 00:29:28,559 --> 00:29:37,279 third street garage. So that's all done by the county health department. So just 344 00:29:33,760 --> 00:29:44,399 quick update on that and pushing forward on that but it takes a little bit of 345 00:29:39,600 --> 00:29:50,000 time. I was contacted last week um by Mr. Stall in Canada Construction. 346 00:29:47,120 --> 00:29:53,640 They're in the process of purchasing all Mr. S's properties. 347 00:29:57,200 --> 00:30:03,360 Nobody should be home properties at all unless they're construction. 348 00:30:01,760 --> 00:30:07,919 Everything's boarded up. They're in the process of cleaning everything up, 349 00:30:04,799 --> 00:30:14,399 getting it all taken care of right now. I just want to give everybody a bit of a 350 00:30:11,600 --> 00:30:19,840 and then with everybody else in town, I just want to say a huge, huge thank you 351 00:30:16,880 --> 00:30:23,919 to everybody. I know it's uncomfortable when 352 00:30:21,760 --> 00:30:28,799 the three of us, one of us show up and want to talk to you about things. Um, 353 00:30:26,720 --> 00:30:31,760 and I just want to say thank you for having your attitude and your 354 00:30:30,159 --> 00:30:38,000 compliance. I mean, it's just through the roof. Everybody just apply and 355 00:30:35,200 --> 00:30:42,080 various levels of it. not having a way to flat out tell us no and I appreciate 356 00:30:39,840 --> 00:30:45,440 that I didn't want to be rude about it when we first started that was my 357 00:30:43,520 --> 00:30:49,440 biggest thing so I'm super pleased with the progress I make everybody else 358 00:30:48,480 --> 00:30:55,120 » excellent >> and then my last thing is just reminder 359 00:30:52,320 --> 00:31:00,480 of Pearson days a ton of pedestrian traffic please drive slowly pay 360 00:30:57,760 --> 00:31:06,799 attention have tons of patience and I'm sure we'll see you guys 361 00:31:03,120 --> 00:31:06,799 » excellent thank you very 362 00:31:11,360 --> 00:31:21,760 Parks and Recreation Committee. Miss Carla, come on down. 363 00:31:17,440 --> 00:31:27,200 » So, we had an amazing workday. Um, a lot of people showed up. We had that entire 364 00:31:24,320 --> 00:31:31,919 park mulched in. That's that's 20 plus people showing up 365 00:31:29,279 --> 00:31:36,480 to do amazing things for our community. Huge thank you to Noah. We could not 366 00:31:34,159 --> 00:31:41,760 have done that had Noah and his team not got all of that gravel removed. Um it 367 00:31:38,880 --> 00:31:46,480 took them what, two, three days? A lot of time getting that gravel removed. Um 368 00:31:43,679 --> 00:31:53,039 we got mulch down. We have signs on three signs on Seventh Street. One sign 369 00:31:48,480 --> 00:31:58,320 on 13, two on 7th and 350. Um there's new no smoking beyond this point signs 370 00:31:55,519 --> 00:32:03,200 down there. There is the water fountains working. Uh flowers were donated by 371 00:32:00,880 --> 00:32:08,480 Horizon. So they're planted down there. We have more to plant. Um the disc golf 372 00:32:06,399 --> 00:32:15,519 course done by Katon completely finished. It is ready to be played on. 373 00:32:11,360 --> 00:32:21,440 Um the sign out front uh we painted today. Don't touch it. It's probably 374 00:32:17,440 --> 00:32:26,159 still wet. Um to-dos. So we have the flag pole still due, but Chris is on 375 00:32:23,440 --> 00:32:31,600 that. He um is going to be out doing stuff to school um this next week. So 376 00:32:29,760 --> 00:32:37,279 he's going to squeeze the flag pole in there. Um, 377 00:32:34,159 --> 00:32:45,120 we have the sign to hang the rules sign which we have. It is in our possession. 378 00:32:40,720 --> 00:32:51,519 Um, but I have to ask guys. Um, there is that tree, couple trees 379 00:32:49,120 --> 00:32:54,240 that have all grown together where the sign is in the park. 380 00:32:53,760 --> 00:33:00,080 » Okay. >> Um, it's covering the sign as it is. Um, 381 00:32:57,519 --> 00:33:05,039 so can we take the trees out? I have already have Noah said he'll take them 382 00:33:03,120 --> 00:33:08,399 down for us. And then Philips Tree Service said they will completely grind 383 00:33:06,640 --> 00:33:12,720 that stump out for us right now. It blocks the park. It blocks the sign. It 384 00:33:10,559 --> 00:33:16,720 is a huge ice. Can I take that tree out? 385 00:33:15,039 --> 00:33:20,640 » I would have no problem with that. I know exactly where you're talking about. 386 00:33:18,799 --> 00:33:25,600 Um it's just overgrown. >> It's like overgrown. Like maybe at one 387 00:33:22,720 --> 00:33:29,440 point it should have been like shrubbery and it's just it's huge and to cut it 388 00:33:27,360 --> 00:33:32,880 down just halfway will just look worse. >> Yeah. So, um, 389 00:33:30,880 --> 00:33:36,720 » do we have a cost from Phillips for grinding the stump up? 390 00:33:34,399 --> 00:33:38,240 » He is going to donate his time and do it. 391 00:33:37,760 --> 00:33:41,519 » Great. >> I I would be all in favor of it. 392 00:33:40,480 --> 00:33:45,039 » Yes. >> All in favor? Let's make a motion to 393 00:33:43,200 --> 00:33:46,159 approve that. I'll make a motion to approve. 394 00:33:45,440 --> 00:33:48,480 » I'll second. >> Got a second. All in favor say I. 395 00:33:48,159 --> 00:33:53,760 » I. >> I. Approve. 396 00:33:50,960 --> 00:33:58,799 » Um, >> I like free. 397 00:33:56,159 --> 00:34:06,000 » I like free. >> Great. Um, so the other thing that I 398 00:34:02,559 --> 00:34:11,440 gave you guys a little handout, um, Josiah did that for us. He went through 399 00:34:09,119 --> 00:34:15,679 the park um, and he has experience in this and went through the park and 400 00:34:13,040 --> 00:34:21,119 pointed out a lot of things that were, um, not exactly unsafe, but needed to be 401 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:26,560 safer, you know, and so I would like permission to reach out to a couple 402 00:34:23,200 --> 00:34:30,000 organizations and ask for grants to help fix some of the stuff in our park. Some 403 00:34:28,800 --> 00:34:34,960 of the things I would like to specifically fix are um the 404 00:34:32,240 --> 00:34:40,399 amphitheater, the wood benches, and as you can see on there, the broken fixed 405 00:34:37,119 --> 00:34:45,280 on the amphitheater. Um the edging in the park around the beautiful playground 406 00:34:42,480 --> 00:34:50,560 that we just launched. Um we don't have any ADA compliant play 407 00:34:48,240 --> 00:34:56,720 equipment in our park. I would like to try to get a grant for something for 408 00:34:53,040 --> 00:35:02,040 disabled um children specifically. Um there's nothing in our that is compliant 409 00:34:58,800 --> 00:35:02,040 for them. 410 00:35:03,359 --> 00:35:12,560 » I am always in favor of grant money um money that we can get that's free to us 411 00:35:09,920 --> 00:35:17,599 and it just takes some leg work. So I would move chanty that we approve um 412 00:35:15,920 --> 00:35:22,240 moving allowing the committee to move forward with seeking grants to take care 413 00:35:19,200 --> 00:35:25,520 of these issues at the park. >> I'll second that. 414 00:35:23,440 --> 00:35:29,920 » Got a motion and a second. All in favor say I. 415 00:35:26,560 --> 00:35:34,640 » I. Those opposed, same sign. This is excellent, by the way. Uh, thank you, 416 00:35:32,160 --> 00:35:40,560 Josiah. You did a great job. This is excellent because it really identifies 417 00:35:38,000 --> 00:35:46,079 um not only what he identified as low priority, high priority, and then just 418 00:35:43,040 --> 00:35:51,119 needs to be done priority. Um, but this is excellent and many of these things 419 00:35:48,400 --> 00:35:54,960 are are visible, but some of them you wouldn't know unless you went and 420 00:35:52,240 --> 00:36:01,200 looked. And so, thank you for making it clear. So yeah, go for it. 421 00:35:58,880 --> 00:36:04,520 » The only other thing I have is that I super app 422 00:36:08,720 --> 00:36:14,800 wants to has ideas for the park, anything like that, come talk to me. I 423 00:36:12,560 --> 00:36:20,480 guarantee you somebody in the house has a comfort. So, um, yeah, if you could 424 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:25,599 just come on and talk to me, give me some ideas, jump in, do the work, you 425 00:36:22,720 --> 00:36:30,640 know, and really, really appreciative of Alita and of Georgia because they're my 426 00:36:28,160 --> 00:36:34,079 other members of this board and they they're my backbone here. So, that's all 427 00:36:33,520 --> 00:36:38,880 I have. >> Excellent. Thank you for the update. 428 00:36:35,839 --> 00:36:45,040 Appreciate it. Good work. Um, who's here from the chamber? George, are you on the 429 00:36:41,200 --> 00:36:49,599 chamber? And Doc, would you folks um try to coordinate a ribbon cutting ceremony 430 00:36:47,440 --> 00:36:52,320 for our pickle ball courts and basketball court? 431 00:36:51,359 --> 00:36:54,320 » I think we're doing >> We're going to do that, but I want to 432 00:36:53,440 --> 00:36:58,560 get >> Okay, excellent. Um because that's 433 00:36:56,400 --> 00:37:01,760 something that needs to be done. >> Yeah. 434 00:36:59,440 --> 00:37:07,599 » Yeah. Um and then also invite the Kaziasco County Chamber to come. Uh, I 435 00:37:05,040 --> 00:37:13,520 took my grandkids up to the park to play pickle ball and it's wonderful. Um, but 436 00:37:11,200 --> 00:37:19,240 the park is looking so much better and thank you to everybody, everybody who 437 00:37:15,599 --> 00:37:19,240 helped and supported. 438 00:37:19,520 --> 00:37:29,760 » Excellent. Excellent. All right. Um, clerk's report. Myra did leave me some 439 00:37:26,800 --> 00:37:37,599 information. We already had Jeff and Jesse and Matt. Uh, Mr. Gregory. Um, 440 00:37:34,880 --> 00:37:43,280 we have Chanty a quote for a new pump at the lift station at the Arnold location. 441 00:37:40,320 --> 00:37:46,280 The quote for the new pump uh was $14,794.50. 442 00:37:46,400 --> 00:37:56,000 Noah got that quote for us. The issue is both current pumps are out of service, 443 00:37:53,520 --> 00:38:01,839 right? >> Obsolete. 444 00:37:58,079 --> 00:38:03,599 » Yeah, they're both working right now. Um is it Kester? 445 00:38:03,040 --> 00:38:07,920 » Kester. >> It has repaired the pump which has been 446 00:38:05,440 --> 00:38:11,599 installed. Um Weed's been pumping the lift station while it was not working 447 00:38:09,359 --> 00:38:16,400 and also replace the F floats which we had extra on hand. Nipkco was called as 448 00:38:14,240 --> 00:38:21,440 the pump was not receiving power. They found the issue was in the substation. 449 00:38:18,720 --> 00:38:26,320 Everything seems to be working well now. Um Noah will let us know if the new pump 450 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:31,359 needs to be ordered. I just asked Noah before the meeting what the lead time is 451 00:38:28,640 --> 00:38:37,760 for one of those new pumps and he said probably 30 to 60 days. So the issue 452 00:38:34,160 --> 00:38:42,560 becomes if we have a pump go down and we don't have one to replace it then we're 453 00:38:40,079 --> 00:38:49,440 down another pump. So the question becomes where would Myra pull the 14 454 00:38:45,520 --> 00:38:54,240 almost $15,000 from and do we just go ahead and order a new pump to have it 455 00:38:51,520 --> 00:38:59,520 here for when we need it? So, I think for right now, uh, let's table this 456 00:38:56,880 --> 00:39:03,680 until Myra is back and I can confirm where the money would come from. Um, but 457 00:39:02,000 --> 00:39:08,079 then let's bring it to the next meeting and see if we should go ahead and get it 458 00:39:05,359 --> 00:39:12,960 ordered, get it in place. So, we'll table this one for now, but thank you 459 00:39:10,800 --> 00:39:17,960 for getting the information and for keeping those running as best you can. 460 00:39:18,400 --> 00:39:21,400 Um, 461 00:39:23,119 --> 00:39:29,200 uh, industrial filter manufacturer sent us a quote for filter replacements as 462 00:39:27,680 --> 00:39:33,599 part of a regular maintenance of the wastewater plant. The last time the 463 00:39:31,359 --> 00:39:42,240 filters were replaced was in April of 25. And that quote is for $1,524 464 00:39:39,839 --> 00:39:48,160 to replace those filters. And I would recommend that we replace those far. Got 465 00:39:45,680 --> 00:39:54,839 a motion and a second. All in favor say I. 466 00:39:48,800 --> 00:39:54,839 » I. Those opposed, same signed. Got it. 467 00:39:56,079 --> 00:40:00,119 Okay. Um, 468 00:40:03,200 --> 00:40:12,400 that one we already talked about. Um, is it Ebapar? 469 00:40:10,079 --> 00:40:17,040 Noah. Ebapar provided a quote for work on the wastewater plant generator. says, 470 00:40:14,880 --> 00:40:22,200 "Please direct questions to Noah on this." Um, it's a quote for $1,261.75, 471 00:40:22,480 --> 00:40:28,400 » I believe. >> Yeah. And so what is that for? 472 00:40:25,839 --> 00:40:34,119 » Um, repairs on the generator. 473 00:40:29,520 --> 00:40:34,119 » On the generator itself. Gotcha. 474 00:40:35,200 --> 00:40:42,720 » Oh, yeah. Okay. Here it is. Again, this is maintenance work that needs to be 475 00:40:40,079 --> 00:40:46,359 done. I would recommend that we approve this quote for $1,261 476 00:40:46,480 --> 00:40:52,240 or3.73. Got a motion and a second. All in favor 477 00:40:51,200 --> 00:40:56,520 say I. >> I. Those opposed, same sign. 478 00:40:56,720 --> 00:41:05,359 Got it. Approved. Took care of that one. 479 00:41:02,880 --> 00:41:10,960 Care of that one. We tabled the big one till we confirmed. And we took care of 480 00:41:07,920 --> 00:41:15,480 that one. Okay. All taken care of. um received a 481 00:41:19,119 --> 00:41:26,240 the it says the BSM group has provided the information included in the 482 00:41:23,280 --> 00:41:32,960 documents. It's just an email uh BSM group um asking about permitting and 483 00:41:31,440 --> 00:41:35,960 uh ordinances 484 00:41:36,240 --> 00:41:41,760 um unsure of what they need. area plan 485 00:41:39,760 --> 00:41:45,599 thought they wanted locates, but that's not the case. They said they need 486 00:41:43,359 --> 00:41:50,560 confirmation on the right ofway permitting process. 487 00:41:47,839 --> 00:41:55,680 Um, I'm not sure what they need either from this. Tammy, did you happen to see 488 00:41:53,680 --> 00:41:58,800 » I actually was hoping maybe Noah would be able to comment on that. I did read 489 00:41:57,200 --> 00:42:05,680 what they sent and I mean it looks like they're asking, you know, seeking a 490 00:42:01,200 --> 00:42:10,400 permit to um basically bore into the rideway, you know, the town's rideway 491 00:42:07,520 --> 00:42:14,560 where would be under utilities likely putting this is for cable I think and 492 00:42:12,000 --> 00:42:19,440 know I don't know if you know >> okay but I think that's what they're 493 00:42:16,480 --> 00:42:23,359 asking to do and I do recall I'm not an expert on this but I do recall in case 494 00:42:21,520 --> 00:42:28,880 of talking previously about issuing permits for um access to the rideways by 495 00:42:26,640 --> 00:42:32,800 other utilities do you recall that >> okay 496 00:42:31,280 --> 00:42:36,960 » okay >> and it does look like it's Comcast 497 00:42:35,040 --> 00:42:40,720 » yeah so I think that's what they're asking to I mean, I think that based on 498 00:42:39,359 --> 00:42:46,079 what they've submitted, you could certainly approve this, but then maybe 499 00:42:43,200 --> 00:42:50,000 need to um work with Noah to maybe go through some of the the procedures and 500 00:42:48,400 --> 00:42:52,880 paperwork that that you have at your office to see what needs to be submitted 501 00:42:51,839 --> 00:42:56,960 back to them. >> Okay. Um yeah, I'm in favor of approving 502 00:42:55,040 --> 00:42:59,599 it. Uh it's in the industrial park, right? 503 00:42:57,680 --> 00:43:04,319 » Yeah. I would move that we approve their request um 504 00:43:02,720 --> 00:43:08,160 based on the information they've submitted. 505 00:43:06,319 --> 00:43:13,839 » I'll second. Okay, got a motion and a second. All in favor say I. 506 00:43:10,400 --> 00:43:19,440 » I. Those opposed, same sign. >> Okay. Um, just a reminder that the 507 00:43:17,280 --> 00:43:23,040 clerk's office is closed until Thursday. The staff is attending the state board 508 00:43:20,800 --> 00:43:26,720 of accounts call to a meeting. Oh, they're in Michigan City. I thought they 509 00:43:24,400 --> 00:43:30,720 were in Indie. Um, the due date for bills will be extended and late fees 510 00:43:28,720 --> 00:43:35,520 will not be calculated until Friday the 17th. Um, 511 00:43:33,920 --> 00:43:41,680 next monthly council meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 11th at uh 6:30 512 00:43:39,280 --> 00:43:48,960 p.m. Pearson Days will be held on July 17th and 18th. Tomato Festival will be 513 00:43:44,400 --> 00:43:55,599 held from 10 to 4 on August 22nd. Okay. The last agenda item we have is 514 00:43:52,560 --> 00:43:59,359 the monthly accounts payable vouchers um to approved. Uh did look through these. 515 00:43:58,240 --> 00:44:03,760 I didn't see anything out of the ordinary. Did have one question. They 516 00:44:01,280 --> 00:44:10,440 were a little higher this month. And Myra answered my question on the cost. 517 00:44:06,160 --> 00:44:10,440 The total for the month is $321,782.117. 518 00:44:11,920 --> 00:44:19,200 And the amount is larger just this month due to the sewer board payment, sewer 519 00:44:16,480 --> 00:44:25,440 bond payment. And I that was specifically what I asked about. So I 520 00:44:22,319 --> 00:44:27,839 would move that we approve the payables as submitted. 521 00:44:27,119 --> 00:44:30,720 » I'll second. >> Got a motion and a second. All in favor 522 00:44:30,000 --> 00:44:33,920 say I. >> I. 523 00:44:31,200 --> 00:44:37,000 » I. Those opposed, same sign. All right. 524 00:44:37,040 --> 00:44:45,280 All right. Now, we're ready for any citizen comments, concerns, questions, 525 00:44:42,720 --> 00:44:49,040 anyone at all? Thank you all for being here. This is 526 00:44:47,040 --> 00:44:52,720 wonderful. I appreciate it. Fellas, thank you again for Pearston Use League 527 00:44:51,040 --> 00:44:56,160 interest. Matt will get you a meeting coordinated. I would move that we 528 00:44:54,640 --> 00:45:00,720 officially adjourn this meeting of the Pearson Town Council. 529 00:44:58,880 --> 00:45:06,680 Got a motion and a second. All in favor say I. 530 00:45:01,839 --> 00:45:06,680 » I. Done. Thank you.