The regular meeting of the City of
Carlisle was held this evening, July 11, 2006 in the Town
Hall with Mayor Jerry Ellender presiding. The meeting
opened at 7:00PM with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll call: Mr. Dennis Bowles, Mrs.
Carry Branson, Mayor Jerry Ellender, Mrs. Jennifer Long,
Mrs. Mary Ann Thompson, Mr. Tim Humphries. Absent was Mr.
Randy Winkler.
Mrs. Thompson made a motion to excuse
Mr. Winkler due to a previous engagement. Seconded by Mrs.
Branson.
Roll call: Mr. Bowles, aye; Mrs.
Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mrs. Long, aye; Mrs.
Thompson, aye; Mr. Humphries, aye.
Public Hearing: A public hearing was
held for the purpose of the 2007 Tax Budget.
The public hearing on the 2007 Tax
Budget opened at 7:05PM. There were no one in the audience
which opposed the budget and the meeting closed at 7:06PM.
Mr. Townsend stated this was not the official but an
exercise for the county.
The minutes of the regular meeting held
on June 27, 2006 was presented to Council for consideration.
Mrs. Branson made a motion to approve the minutes as
presented. Seconded by Mrs. Thompson.
Roll call: Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor
Ellender, aye; Mrs. Long, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye; Mr.
Humphries, aye; Mr. Bowles, aye.
Public Forum: Mr. Thomas McDermott was
sworn in as a new volunteer for the Carlisle Fire
Department.
Council Report: Mrs. Thompson asked
the status of the bridge, when it would be open on Central
Avenue. Mr. Townsend stated July 12th. Paving to
be completed and striped on Wednesday. Weather permitting.
If everything stays on schedule the south end should open by
end of Friday. The state paving bids have been opened, do
not know who they selected as the contractor, a pre bid
meeting will be held to discuss the project and dates. The
target date that was requested is August 7th.
Mr. Humphries reported a pot hole at
Park and Sunoco. Mr. Townsend stated that Barrett will fill
the pot hole. Also discussed was limbs and foliage growth in
the roadway along Dry Run, the Ball Diamonds. Also
requested those who are holding garage sales to please
remember to remove your signs after the sales, this would be
much appreciated.
Manager’s Report: Had 11 applicants
apply for the Service Director position, chose 8 candidates
to be reviewed by the Citizens Committee on Thursday, July
13th from 9am-1pm. These will be ranked and three
chosen for final review.
Old Business: Mr. Bowles presented the
JEMS Budget and introduced Scott, the Financial Director for
the JEMS. Working on numbers for council’s review, wanted to
submit information so council knew that they are working
within their means, and able to carry over a$200,000 balance
for the following year. The carry over is for insurance and
payroll. Showed the percentage from 2004 and 2005 and up to
date on 2006. Half of the budget comes from JEMS billing and
70% from the City of Franklin.
Mayor Ellender stated the Franklin Sub
committee met and gave a proposal of Franklin and Carlisle
and JEMS, they would need 3 mil to operate and 2 mil for
revenue. If Franklin, Carlisle, JEMS and Township combined
they would need 3 mil revenue and a 3.8 mil for operating.
This is all hypothetical and at this time no point in
discussing. They are discussing with Greg Wallace and he
will keep us updated.
New Business: Sunset & Central
Intersection Curb & Sidewalk Discussion
Associate’s, Bob Morris and sons Ryan
and Rod Morris were in attendance to discuss the curb on
Sunset and Central. They stated the engineers installed a
chair back curb which should have been a rollback. Mr.
Townsend stated to correct this Weidle’s cost would be
$20,000. Associates stated they could do this for $9,000.
City engineers stated this is an aesthetic change not a
design change. Mayor stated this will not be finalized
tonight need more information and will let everyone know
later on what the findings are.
Mr. Morris stated their engineer never
reviewed any plans to this affect and that when their
engineer was talking to Jennifer she walked away from the
group so they do not know what she had to say.
First Reading:
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A TAX BUDGET FOR
THE MUNICIPALITY OF CARLISLE.
Discussion: This is the budget the
year 2007 budget appropriations will be based on. This
includes potential expenditures for the coming year. The
budget will be modified and balanced during the fall budget
cycle.
Mr. Branson made a motion to suspend
the rules that require the Resolution to be read on three
occasions. Seconded by Mrs. Thompson.
Roll call: Mrs. Long, aye; Mrs.
Thompson, aye; Mr. Humphries, aye; Mr. Bowles, aye; Mrs.
Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye.
Mrs. Thompson made a motion to approve
the resolution, seconded by Mrs. Branson.
Roll call: Mrs. Long, aye; Mrs.
Thompson, aye; Mr. Humphries, aye; Mr. Bowles, aye; Mrs.
Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye.
Resolution passed of this date will be
entered into Resolution Record Book as 10-06
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, 2006, AMENDMENT
NUMBER 8.
Discussion: This is to correct an error
in the previously submitted 7th amendment to the
appropriations for the current fiscal year. The actual
language of the previous amendment incorrectly allocated an
additional $33,425 in the Water Fund for expenses relating
to the sanitary manhole rehabilitation in the Waterbury
subdivision. This amount should have been al located to the
Sewer Fund. The attached ordinance will move $33,425 from
the Water Fund to the Sewer Fund.
Mrs, Branson made a motion to suspend
the rules that require the Ordinance to be read on three
occasions. Seconded by Mrs. Thompson.
Roll call: Mrs. Thompson, aye; Mr.
Humphries, aye; Mr. Bowles, aye; Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor
Ellender, aye; Mrs. Long, aye.
Mrs. Thompson made a motion to approve
the ordinance, seconded by Mrs. Branson.
Roll call: Mrs. Thompson, aye; Mr.
Humphries, aye; Mr. Bowles, aye; Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor
Ellender, aye; Mrs. Long, aye.
Ordinance passed of this date will be
entered into Ordinance Record Book as 21-06
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH PARADISE SOLUTIONS,
INC., FOR A SANITARY SEWER MANHOLE REHABILITATION PROGRAM
AND DECLARLING AN EMERGENCY.
Discussion: Mr. Townsend stated he had
requested to table till next meeting so that he would have
time to ask Franklin Wastewater Facility if they would
participate. They could not participate due to this is not
part of the interceptor line.
Mrs. Long made a motion to suspend the
rules that require the Resolution to be read on three
occasions. Seconded by Mrs. Thompson.
Roll call: Mr. Humphries, aye; Mr.
Bowles, aye; Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mrs.
Long, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye.
Mrs. Branson made a motion to approve
the resolution, seconded by Mrs. Thompson
Roll call: Mr. Humphries, aye; Mr.
Bowles, aye; Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mrs.
Long, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye.
Resolution passed of this date will be
entered into Resolution Record Book as 11-06
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO PURCHASE 3.976 ACRES OF PROPERTY FROM THE
CARLISLE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR RESALE TO THE SOCIETY FOR
HANDICAPPED CHILDREN, INC.
Discussion: The city is acting as a
pass through agent for on this transaction. The transaction
is authorizing the manager to acquire 3.97 acres of property
from the Carlisle School for $1,000 and authorizing the sale
to the Society for Handicapped Children Inc. for the amount
plus all associated filing fees and costs for documents and
deed preparation.
Mr. Bowles made a motion to suspend the
rules that require the Resolution to be read on three
occasions. Seconded by Mrs. Thompson.
Roll call: Mr. Bowles, aye; Mrs.
Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mrs. Long, aye; Mrs.
Thompson, aye; Mr. Humphries, aye.
Mrs, Branson made a motion to approve
the resolution, seconded by Mr. Bowles.
Roll call: Mr. Bowles, aye; Mrs.
Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mrs. Long, aye; Mrs.
Thompson, aye; Mr. Humphries, aye.
Resolution passed of this date will be
entered into Resolution Record Book as 12-06
There being no further business, (Chief
Boggess rushed in and asked people to take shelter due to a
tornado having been spoted.
Date: _____________________
__________________________
Mayor
Attest: _________________________
Clerk of
Council
