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August 2, 2010

                        The Town Council of the Town of Fowler met in the Town Hall, Fowler, Indiana, on the 2nd^h day of August 2010 at the hour of 6:00 P.M., for a regular meeting pursuant to call in accordance with the rules of the Council. The meeting was called to order by Linda Brouillette, who presided. On call of the roll the members of the Council were shown to be present or absent as follows:

PRESENT: Linda Brouillette, Carole Hoff, John Berry, Fred Byers and Gerald Parker

ABSENT: NONE

PUBLIC HEARING:

The public hearing regarding a request from Steve Rettig to vacate the alley at West 1^st and Jefferson was called to order by council President Linda Brouillette at 6:00 p.m.  No public input was received. 

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING:

The regular scheduled council meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Council President Linda Brouillette.

            John Berry motioned to accept the minutes as reviewed and Fred Byers seconded the motion. The motion passed.

Ordinance 2010-10 was motioned by Fred Byers and Seconded by John Berry. Said ordinance passed with all council members in favor of vacating the alley at 1^st and Jefferson.

The street paving budget estimate of $101,303.75 was reviewed.  The back parking lot of Town Hall is included at a cost of $13,044.25. Gerry Parker motioned the estimate be accepted, with the $13,044.25 being paid from the Town Hall Repairs budget and the remainder from the MVH budget and John Berry seconded the motion.  The motion passed.

Resident and business owner, Phil Fell, was present to request the council approval on his renewal of a dealer license for transporting vehicles.  Council President Linda Brouillette requested that Mr. Fell contact our zoning board for approval.

Ryan Whybrew with Key Engineering was present to submit a payment request in the amount of $31,669.65 to be paid to Hamstra Builders.  Fred Byers motioned and Gerry Parker seconded the payment of $31,669.65.  Motion passed. 

Mr. Whybrew also stated that the diving boards should arrive for installation next week and that the slide should be installed at the end of August. 

Sewer Superintendent Alan Leuck was present to update the council on the mission system that was recently purchased.  The installation is 50% completed and so far things are running smoothly. 

Alan Leuck also updated the council on a sewer problem at a local factory.  A company has been contacted to clean the lines due to the problem and the business owner will be responsible for paying any fees related to this service. 

Bruce Johns, consultant for the WWTP, was here last week to review and discuss the business surveys that were mailed 6-weeks ago.  Response was low.  Alan Leuck and Bruce Johns will meet individually with the businesses that are deemed high risk to our WWTP.

Deputy Clerk Treasurer, Kami Copas, presented the council with a quote received from Henriott Insurance who maintains the IACT Medical Trust Fund regarding Life Insurance. The new policy would have a September 1, 2010, start date.  Carole Hoff motioned for acceptance of new insurance provider and a start date of September 1, 2010, Fred Byers seconded the motion.  Motion passed. 

Council Vice President, John Berry, passed on his praise of the Fowler Fire Department for their professionalism and quick response to a recent fire at his building.        

            A motion to pay all claims by Carole Hoff and seconded by Gerry Parker was approved. There being no further business presented to the meeting, on motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the meeting thereupon adjourned.