The regular meeting of the City of Carlisle was held this
evening, August 9,
2005 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, Mr.
Randy Winkler, Mrs. Jennifer Long, Mr. John Ransom, Mrs. Mary
Ann Thompson.
The minutes of July 26, 2005 were presented to Council for
consideration.
Mr. Ransom made a motion to approve the minutes as presented.
Seconded by
Mrs. Branson.
Roll call: Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mr.
Winkler, aye; Mrs.
Long, aye; Mr. Ransom, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye.
Public Forum: Mr. Kurt Rinehart- Manager of Engineering and
Technical
Services and Mr. Chad Shroder of MCD gave an update of the
Miami Conservancy
District. The areas of operation for MCD are flood protection,
groundwater
preservation and river corridor amenities. MCD has five dams
–Germantown,
Englewood, Lockington, Taylorsville and Huffman that protect
along with
levees and channels. January-1st was the 3rd highest event on
the Great
Miami River in MCD history. The consultants study report is
nearly
completed. The aquifer preservation subdistrict monitors,
analyze and report
aquifer conditions. Have done River safety campaigns, river
safety tips.
Mayor Jerry Ellender gave oath of office to James Slyder who
was being
promoted to Sergeant. Jim’s two sons pinned the badge on their
father.
Council Reports: Mrs. Branson informed Council of the Park
Boards Master
Plan for future expansion in the parks. Discussed space needed
for all
organizations, Mike Griffith agreed to serving on the board.
Next meeting,
September 17, 2005 at 9AM. If residents have ideas for the
park, contact
Carry Branson.
Mr. Winkler had a concerned resident complain about the
visibility at the
corner of ST RT 123. Have requested to the farmer to remove
two rows of corn
and having further discussion with him to remove more.
Mrs. Thompson announced the Railroad Day, August 19-20th,
parade at 10am,
Park Bd holding a baby contest.
Managers Report: Written report on the future of Mayor’s Court
under review.
Also regarding the transition process for Julie taking over as
Finance
Director in January by advertising for a new court clerk. A
total of 124
applications were received for the position. 92 tested for the
position and
interviews will be scheduled for those that successfully
tested within the
targeted range.
Mr. Townsend discussed the Tax Increment – will do a
presentation to council
at the next meeting for understanding the TIF District.
A RESOLUTION DECLARING IT NECESSARY TO LEVY A TAX FOR CURRENT
EXPENSES IN EXCESS OF THE TEN-MIL LIMITATION AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
Discussion: City has received the certification from the
Auditors Officer
for 3.8 mils or 38 cents per 100 assessed valuation. The
Auditor has
certified that a 3.8 mil levy will generate $300,604 per year.
Had a
discussion with the City Manager of Franklin and Franklin Fire
Chief have
offered a short term contract of 6-12 months. They are not
sure what the
cost would be. Best alternative would be a joint fire
district. The
contract would be fore 1 year of $220,000 this if for
providing two people
24 hour shifts to man our station 11. Everything else would be
our
responsibility. Not sure if this will affect our ISO rating.
Mr. Bowles
also submitted to council a salary sheet of pay scales that
fire fighters
and EMT are being paid throughout different areas.
Mr. Ransom made a motion to suspend the rules and require the
Resolution to
be read on two separate occasions and have the resolution read
by title
only. Seconded by Mrs. Thompson.
Roll call: Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs. Long, aye; Mr. Ransom, aye;
Mrs. Thompson,
aye; Mr. Bowles, no; Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye.
Mr. Winkler made a motion to approve the resolution, seconded
by Mrs.
Thompson.
Roll call: Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs. L ong, aye; Mr. Ransom, aye;
Mrs.
Thompson, aye; Mr. Bowles, no; Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor
Ellender, aye.
Resolution passed of this date will be entered into Resolution
Record Book
as 9-05.
A RESOLUTION CONCERNING AMENDMENT #30 TO OKI’S REGIONAL WATER
QUALITY MANAGEMENT (WQM) PLAN.
Mr. Ransom made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by
Mrs. Thompson.
Roll call: Mrs. Long, aye; Mr. Ransom, aye; Mrs. Thompson,
aye; Mr. Bowles,
aye; Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye.
Resolution passed of this date will be entered into Resolution
Record Book
as 10-05.
There being no further discussion Mrs. Long made a motion to
adjourn,
seconded by Mrs. Thompson.
Roll call: Mr. Ransom, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye; Mr. Bowles,
aye; Mrs.
Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs.
Long, aye.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20PM
Date: ________________________
____________________________
Mayor
Attest: ______________________
Clerk of Council