The regular meeting of the City of
Carlisle was held this evening, March 25, 2008 in the Town
Hall with Mayor Tim Humphries presiding. The meeting was
opened at 7PM with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll call: Mr. Dennis Bowles, aye; Mrs.
Carry Branson, aye; Mayor Tim Humphries, aye;
Mr. James Lickliter, aye; Mrs. Jennifer Long, aye; Mrs. Mary
Ann Thompson, aye; Mr. Randy Winkler, aye.
The minutes of March 11, 2008 were
presented to Council for consideration. Mrs. Thompson made a
motion to approve the minutes as amended. Seconded by Mrs.
Branson
Roll call: Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor
Humphries, abstained; Mr. Lickliter, aye; Mrs. Long, aye; Mrs.
Thompson, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye; Mr. Bowles, aye.
Public Forum: Mr. John Warrington, Media
Specialist for Carlisle High School’s programming. Mr.
Warrington expressed his appreciation to Carlisle for the
equipment. This has improved the quality of the picture and
sound.
Chris Evans, 9352 North Dixie; owner of
property at 405 Lincoln (rental property). Mr. Evans
complained about the way bills are being sent out. He had a
tenant which moved out, he stated he never received a bill
until it was five months delinquent. Mr. Evans felt as a
property owner he should be notified before a bill is
delinquent. Mrs. Duffy explained the ordinance in regards to
the procedures of billing owners. Mr. Wallace stated he would
recommend this to be reviewed by the Utility Committee and
suggested a hold on Mr. Evans bill until the committee reviews
this.
Council Report: Mrs. Thompson wanted to
congratulate the Service Department again on the quick and
effectiveness of not hesitating to help in a situation.
Mayor’s Report: Mayor Humphries stated
the Mr. Casson is going above and beyond the call of duty
along with staff.
Thanked the citizens for giving him the
opportunity to go to Washington D.C. and was able to do some
networking with people he had met.
Manager’s Report: Sewer: The City is
having an infiltration problem and we’re running at full
capacity. Staff is bringing in Allied which is a company that
will look at our lines, we do not have any idea what the cost
will be.
Mr. Wallace spoke with Don Vermillion
Suggested in having staff attend the goal session and would
be discussing what criteria the council will be looking for in
their search for a city manager and what they would like to
see in the future.
Mr. Wallace announced that the Mayor’s
Court Clerk has given her two weeks notice, felt this would be
a good time to make some changes. One suggestion is to combine
the Mayor Clerk and Police Clerk as one the phones would be
transferred down to the city building and a notice would be
placed at the police department. The employees are being
crossed train for the different jobs at town hall.
The City spent $500 $6500 for the
restoration clean up in the basement for pumping water and
drywall replacement.
Committee Report: Mr. Bowles announced
that the Fire Adhoc committee met this evening and discussed
the type of questions to be placed in the Newsletter
regarding the various aspects of the fire department. The
survey will be placed on the website, will be on line and this
will be used for city input. Mr. Bowles also stated that the
Fire Adhoc Committee is looking for four individuals to serve
on the committee, call Flo if interested.
AN ORDINANCE TO MAKE
REAPPROPRIATION/SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT
EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES FOR THE CITY OF CARLISLE,
DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008; AMENDMENT
NUMBER 2, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Discussion: Total appropriation request
is $6,500 for clean up expenses related in flooding at the
basement of Town Hall.
Mrs. Thompson made a motion to suspend
the rules requiring three reading, have one reading by title
only, and declaring an emergency. Seconded by Mr. Winkler.
Roll call: Mr. Lickliter, aye; Mrs. Long,
aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye; Mr. Bowles, aye;
Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor Humphries, aye.
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE
OF $885,000 OF RENEWAL BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PAYING A PORTION OF THE COST OF MAKING ROAD
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MUNICIPALITY, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Discussion: This is a renewal note for
$885,000. This is a combined note for the previous $735,000
borrowing relating to Phases IV and V of the SR123
Reconstruction project with an additional $150,000 relating to
the anticipated city’s share of Phase VII. This ordinance was
on for the first reading, will be on for the second reading
next council meeting.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15 OF THE
GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE (206.01 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF CARLISLE.
Discussion: This is to amend the amount
to be charged for re-connecting delinquent account water
service. The proposed change would be from 8am – 2:30 pm would
allow the Service Department to re-establish serviced during
regular working hours without the potential for “overtime: or
“call-in” pay. This is on for the first reading and will be
on for the second reading at the next council meeting.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 672 WEAPONS
AND EXPLOSIVES OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
CARLISLE.
Discussion: on for the second reading
and will be on the next agenda for the third reading and
adoption.
There being no further discussion, Mrs.
Thompson made a motion to adjourn into executive session for
the purpose of pending litigation. Seconded by Mr. Winkler.
Roll call: Mr. Bowles, aye; Mrs. Branson,
aye; Mayor Humphries, aye; Mr. Lick liter, aye; Mrs. Long,
aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye.
Meeting adjourned into executive session
at 7:50pm. Meeting reconvened into regular session with Mr.
Winkler making a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mrs. Thompson.
Roll call: Mr. Bowles, aye; Mrs. Branson,
aye; Mayor Humphries, aye; Mr. Lick liter, aye; Mrs. Long,
aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30pm.
Date: ________________________
_____________________________
Mayor
Attest: ________________________
Clerk of Council
