Mike Pflug

Key discussions during the meeting included tabling the proposed zoning ordinance until the subsequent meeting. Ordinance 2016-26 regarding food service establishment wastewater discharge was passed. The Council addressed the damaged light poles at the Gil Hodges baseball park, agreeing it was a matter for the Board of Works. Discussions concerning the 2017 Salary Ordinance and the adoption of the 2017 Budget were tabled until the next session. Parking issues at 4th Street and Evans Street were discussed, with input from the school corporation requested. Ordinance 2016-27 concerning newly State mandated Internal Controls procedures was passed. Old Business included an update on recycle survey information, and water/sewer camera issues were deemed Board of Works matters. Claims were approved, and a citizen raised a concern about street conditions in front of their residence.

The Common Council meeting addressed several agenda items. The 2017 Holiday and Monthly Meeting schedules were presented and subsequently approved by the Council. The 2017 Police Contract was reviewed, noting changes only in life insurance and health insurance, and was considered approved as the Board of Works had previously signed it. Ordinance 2016-30, which extends health insurance coverage to all elected officials, was adopted after discussion. The Council also approved outstanding claims. A citizen petition regarding a damaged dishwasher, resulting from a water shut-off, was discussed, with the Council agreeing it should be addressed by the Board of Works at the next scheduled meeting.

The meeting included a public hearing regarding the appropriation of proceeds from the sale of leased premises to the Redevelopment Authority, which was followed by the approval of Resolution 2016-03 concerning the lease, bond issuance, and appropriation of these proceeds. Discussions were held on the 2017 Salary Ordinance, resulting in a motion to table further discussion until the next meeting. The Council also extensively discussed the adoption of the 2017 Budget, ultimately passing a motion to continue the budget adoption discussions at the subsequent meeting.

The primary discussion points for the council meeting involved financial matters for the upcoming year. Key actions included the unanimous adoption of Ordinance 2016-29 to pass the 2017 Budget. Furthermore, the council discussed the proposed 2017 salary ordinance and unanimously passed Ordinance 2016-28, agreeing that there would be no salary raises implemented in any department for the 2017 fiscal year.

The meeting included a public hearing for the 2017 City Budget, during which the first reading was adopted. A subsequent adoption meeting was scheduled for October 19th, with tentative follow-up dates set for October 20th and 27th to allow for further budget discussion. Additionally, the Council addressed a parking concern at the intersection of 4th and Evans Streets, agreeing to investigate the matter further before the next meeting.