Note: This was a Special Public Meeting called to address the Railside Business Park purchase only.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. Thiel called the meeting to order. Those present rose for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Meeting Called to Order: 6:59 p.m.
Roll Call
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Thiel | President | Present |
| Greg Parker | Vice President | Present |
| Robert Carnahan | Member | Present |
| Julie Rivera | Member | Present |
| Nicholas Recupito | Member | Present |
| Chuck Becker | Member | Present |
| Mary Joan Dickson | Member | Present |
| Staff Present | ||
| Jennifer Sandberg | Clerk-Treasurer | Present |
| David Austgen | Town Attorney | Present |
| Absent | ||
| Tracey Haskell | Hanover Community School Corporation Liaison | Absent |
| David Warne | Crown Point School Corporation Liaison | Absent |
New Business
1. Consideration and Funding for the Purchase of Lots 15 and 16 at Railside Business Park
Mr. Thiel explained the proposed purchase covers the northern two lots in the Railside Business Park, and that the lots are intended for two additional wells. He noted three-phase electric service and a 12-inch water main are already in place at the site, installed by the developer during the original subdivision of the industrial park. He explained the funding would be split evenly between Fund 804 and Fund 644, and asked Ms. Sandberg to describe the two funds.
Ms. Sandberg stated Fund 644 is the Water Development Restricted Fund, and Fund 804 is the TIF Fund for the Consolidated District.
Motion to approve the purchase of Lots 15 and 16 at Railside Business Park made by Ms. Rivera; seconded by Mr. Becker.
| Member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Carnahan | Yes |
| Rivera | Yes |
| Recupito | Yes |
| Becker | Yes |
| Parker | Yes |
| Dickson | Yes |
| Thiel | Yes |
Motion carries, 7–0.
School Board Liaison Comment
Mr. Thiel noted the school board liaisons had not been specifically contacted about this item, since the meeting had been called as a special meeting to address the Railside Business Park purchase only.
Mr. Carnahan reported Crown Point schools will not start the school year until Friday, and that Sullivan-Robinson Elementary was without power. Ms. Rivera clarified the school now has power, as of today.
Written Communication
Ms. Sandberg reported no written communication was received.
Public Comment
No public comment was received, in person or online.
Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m. A five-minute recess followed before the Town Council meeting.
Signatures
ATTEST:
Date Approved:
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