The regular meeting of the City of Carlisle was held this evening, September
14, 2004 in the Town Hall with Mayor Jerry Ellender presiding. The meeting
opened at 7:00pm with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll call: Mrs. Carry Branson, Mr. Dennis Bowles, Mayor Jerry Ellender, Mrs.
Jennifer Long, Mr. John Ransom, Mrs. Mary Ann Thompson, Mr. Randy Winkler.
The minutes of August 24, 2004 were presented to council for consideration.
Mrs. Branson made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by
Mr. Ransom.
Roll call: Mrs. Branson, aye; Mr. Bowles, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mrs.
Long, aye; Mr. Ransom, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye.
Public Forum: Mayor Ellender gave oath of office to Adam Gillie, Eric
Spears, Sean Boal and Elvin Bowman as the new Carlisle Fire Fighters.
Mayor Ellender presented to council Mr. Rupert Ruppert, who served on the
Merger Committee and is willing to speak on the Merger and answer any
questions that anyone might have.
Mr. Ruppert, Franklin Township Trustee explained that in 1988 a merger was
tried for, this included the area around the town mall, which Franklin was
hoping for the revenue but the annexation went to Middletown. In November,
2003 it became clear that Middletown was basically annexing the whole 122
and 75 corridor, so residents started a petition to form a Merger Committee.
Mr. Ruppert felt with a committee forming there needed to be five members
from the City of Franklin and five members from the Township which would
have some knowledge of the Township and the City. The objective of the
merger commission was to make a recommendation whether or not conditions of
the merger for the City of Franklin and the Franklin Township should be
placed on the ballot in November.
In order to do a merger you could not be selective, this had to include
everything that was in the Franklin Township unfortunately this included
property that surrounded Carlisle. As far as Eagle Ridge Subdivision the
council has no objection of this being in the City of Carlisle. If an area
in the township wishes to become part of Carlisle, they must present a
resolution to the City of Franklin requesting 5 parcels at a time to annex
into the city limits, then Franklin must respond with a resolution approving
the parcels, this is sent for approval to County Commissioners for their
approval. Mr. Ruppert mentioned that residents cost the city for police and
fire service anywhere from $1. 25 - $1.50 per resident
Township has one police officer on duty at this time which the merger would
supply an extra deputy in the Township. The fire department is looking at
manning one fire department 12 hours but has not decided which one until the
vote in November.
Mr. Ruppert stated the Township is running on a deficit which later in the
future will affect the road repairs and police and fire services. At this
time the Township roads are in good shape and would not need resourced for
at least three years.
Mayor Ellender stated that in regards to the parcels being annexed into the
City the property does have to be continuous to the boundaries of Carlisle,
and due to the general cost not sure the city could handle the cost and be
fair to our residents at this time.
Mr. Bowles questioned if the board members would change with the merger such
as JEMS and the FWWTP. Mr. Paul Hillard stated no that the City would have
to purchase the sewer system and they do not have the money to do so, and
also the number of members on the board would not change.
Mrs. Thompson asked about the fire equipment at the township which was
purchased for the City to use but is still on the Township insurance
records. Mr. Ruppert stated he was sure that something would be worked out.
If the merger passes this not go into effect until January 1,2006 this gives
an interim time for the Township and the Cities to work out different
issues.
Mr. Ruppert also stated that when the hospital goes in some of the doctor’s
offices will be located on some of the Franklin Corporation land and
Franklin will be able to receive some revenue from this.
Mr. Rudd resident of Township stated he thought that Mr. Ruppert was to
represent the residents of Township but sounds like he is in favor of the
merger. Mr. Ruppert stated he is representing the township people but the
township is in financial strains at this time and to foresee ahead this
would be the best way to help the residents. The township is losing money
every year just like the cities are. In ten years the township services
would deplenish.
Taxes would increase slightly, for a $100,000 home the property tax would
amount to $6 a month. The levy would provide more police and fire
personnel, this will also provide two police officers in the township which
provides only one at this time.
Mr. Phil Callahan, 101 North First Street, Msbg. Attorney for some property
owners on the west side of the river. They are not for the merger, they like
the services they are receiving at this time, they do not want to be part of
the City of Franklin but they will not have a choice if this goes through,
these residents do not have the choice of de-annexing to the City of
Carlisle or somewhere else, they are locked in with no choice to make.
This merger is forcing people to make a choice, it takes a 51% votes to pass
this merger. Some people will have a choice to de-annex from the City but
the people that I represent on the west side of the river will not have that
choice they are locked in.
If you don’t want to be annexed into the City of Franklin then you need to
get out and vote no.
Council Report: Mr. Ransom questioned if there were any updates regarding
the Railroad Company. Mr. Townsend stated not at this time. Mayor Ellender
stated he seen some work on the crossing at 725 and wondered if they might
not be coming down this way.
Mrs. Thompson stated the Park Board would like to donate 3 items from the
Tapscott Church to the Historical Society. The items are a 9ft pew, pulpit
and kneeling stool.
Mrs. Thompson made a motion to donate the following items 9ft pew, pulpit
and kneeling stool to the Historical Society. Seconded by Mrs. Branson.
Roll call: Mrs. Branson, aye; Mr. Bowles, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mrs.
Long, aye; Mr. Ransom, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye.
Mrs. Thompson announced that the Park Board is selling the 9ft pews and 13
ft. pews for $50. Anyone interested please contact her.
Mayor Ellender announced that the surrounding communities have appointed
Oct. 30th from 5:30-7:30pm as Trick or Treat Night. Mrs. Branson asked if
the hours could be from 5:00-7:00pm instead for Carlisle.
Mr. Ransom made a motion that Trick or Treat will be October 30th from
5:00-7:00PM. Seconded by Mrs. Thompson.
Roll call: Mrs. Branson, aye; Mr. Bowles, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mrs.
Long, aye; Mr. Ransom, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye.
Mr. Townsend stated the Street Committee needs to meet in regards to the 6
year Capitol Improvement. Concurred to meet September 28, at 6Pm before the
next council meeting.
Committee Report: Mr. Bowles stated the Adhoc Fire Committee met on the 7th
and 14th to discuss the financial impact the merger will have on the Fire
Department. Staff has proposed four options to consider but at this time the
committee wishes not to make any recommendations at this time.
New Business: Fire Chief Greg Wallace presented to Council the staffs
proposals regarding the Merger. If the merger passes the fire department
would loose 1 fire engine, a 500 gallon brush truck, Thermal Imagine Camera
and 35 sets of gear. This equipment was given to Carlisle but Franklin
Township keep this on their insurance, so not sure how this will work. Will
lose the financial support from the Franklin Township which would be
$24,000 on the fire contract, and if we have to replace fire gear this would
cost $5,000. The cost of TI Camera is $25,000 and the cost of a Brush Truck
which to keep the ISO the same would be $100,000.00.
The fire department is looking at a total estimated annual cost of merger of
$54,000. The total estimated annual operating deficit is $72,000.
Mr. Wallace presented 4 options to council:
Option 1: do nothing which would mean by cutting the fire department budget
of $72,000 this would mean emergency calls only and no community services
would be available.
Option 2: Property tax increase: have an additional 1 mil levy to cover the
$72,000 operating deficit. This would only be for the financial impact.
Option 3: Contract with the City of Franklin or enter into a Joint Fire
District. Cost is unknown.
Option 4: Form Medic Division, This would increase runs, ( have 165-200
medic calls ) we currently have 7 EMTS. This would add additional revenue
sources, would enhance fire service to the community.
Option 4: Preliminary Cost Estimates, EMS Division Operating Costs $200,000;
Fire Division Operating Cost: $119,000 Combined Total $319,000.00
Option 4: Preliminary Revenue Estimates: EMS Billing $85,000, Replace JEMS 2
mil levy and Fire Division 2 mil levy to a combined 3 mil levy generates
$240,000.00 (Total estimated revenue $325,000.00
Summary: Committee voted not to make any specific recommendations to Council
at this item, pending outcome of Merger vote in November.
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE SR 123 RECONSTRUCTION FUND, PHASE IV, FUND
412; AND, AUTHORIZING THE DEPOSIT AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM THIS
ACCOUNT.
Mrs. Thompson made a motion to suspend the rules and require the ordinance
to be read on three separate occasions and have the ordinance read by title
only. Seconded by Mrs. Branson.
Roll call: Mrs. Branson, aye; Mr. Bowles, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mrs.
Long, aye; Mr. Ransom, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye.
Mrs. Thompson made a motion to adopt the ordinance, seconded by Mr. Winkler
Roll call: Mrs. Branson, aye; Mr. Bowles, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mrs.
Long, aye; Mr. Ransom, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye.
Ordinance passed of this date and will be entered into Ordinance Record Book
as 23-04.
APPROVING THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE OF THE WARREN COUNTY SOLID
WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
Discussion: The proposal will not require the city to change our solid waste
program. In fact we are in compliance with the updates. The County must
offer curbside recycling program to the Township customers.
This ordinance was on the agenda for the first reading. Will be scheduled
for second reading at the next council meeting.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE AMOUNTS AND RATES AS DETERMINED BY THE BUDGET
COMMISSION AND THE AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY TAX LEVIES AND CERTIFYING THEM
TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR.
Discussion: Warren County is submitting for our approval and certifying
their estimated share of the tax revenues to the City of Carlisle.
Mr. Bowles made a motion to suspend the rules and require the resolution to
be read on three separate occasions and have the resolution read by title
only. Seconded by Mrs. Branson.
Roll call: Mrs. Branson, aye; Mr. Bowles, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mrs.
Long, aye; Mr. Ransom, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye.
Resolution passed of this date and will be entered into the Resolution
Record Book as 12-04.
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, 2004, AMENDMENT NUMBER 7.
Mrs. Branson made a motion to suspend the rules and require the ordinance to
be read on three separate occasions and have the ordinance read by title
only. Seconded by Mr. Winkler.
Roll call: Mrs. Branson, aye; Mr. Bowles, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mrs.
Long, aye; Mr. Ransom, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye.
Mr. Bowles made a motion to adopt the ordinance, seconded by Mrs. Branson.
Roll call: Mrs. Branson, aye; Mr. Bowles, aye Mayor Ellender, aye; Mrs.
Long, aye; Mr. Ransom, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye.
Ordinance passed of this date will be entered into Ordinance Record Book as
24-04.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 5 OF THE CITY OF CARLISLE
PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS MANUAL.
Mr. Ransom made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Mr. Bowles.
Roll call: Mrs. Branson, aye; Mr. Bowles, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mrs.
Long, aye; Mr. Ransom, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye.
Resolution passed of this date will be entered into Resolution Record Book
as 13-04.
There being no further business Mr. Ransom made a motion to adjourn,
seconded by Mrs. Branson.
Roll call: Mrs. Branson, aye; Mr. Bowles, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mrs.
Long, aye; Mr. Ransom, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45PM
Adopted: _______________________
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Mayor
Attest: ____________________________
Clerk of Council
