The Common Council of the City of Mitchell met at 7:00 p.m. at Mitchell

City Hall in the council chambers. Members present were: Mike Eager, Rosemary Brewer, Billy Arnold, Dwight Moore and city attorney Bill Mullis.

 Mayor Terrell called the meeting to order.

  The purpose of the meeting was to inform the public of the “Resolution” to file an application for a grant under Section 5311 of the Federal Transit Act, as amended.

  Mr. Greg Jones from ARa addressed the public and explained that although this does require a match from the city it pays almost 50% of the operating cost of the operation of the Transportation Department. He also added that the state also helps fund about 25%. There were no questions from the public. Mr. Jones then closed the meeting.

  Mike Eager made the motion to sign the resolution and apply for the grant; Billy Arnold made the second, all in favor.

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The Common Council of the City of Mitchell met at 7:10 p.m. at Mitchell City Hall in the council chambers. Members present were: Mike Eager, Rosemary Brewer, Billy Arnold and Dwight Moore, city attorney Bill Mullis was also present.

Mayor Terrell called the meeting to order.

The first order of business was to approve last month’s minutes. After review, Mike Eager made a motion to approve minuets from all three (3) meetings, Rosemary Brewer made the second. Mayor Terrell asked for the vote and Mike Eager and Rosemary responded to approve and Billy Arnold and Dwight Moore voted against. Mayor Terrell explained that since it was a 2 to 2 vote that the mayor can vote to break the tie. With his vote to approve, the minutes from last months three (3) meetings were approved.

Request from the Mitchell American Legion Honor Guard for a road block on September 26 th. Billy Arnold made the motion to approve, second by Rosemary Brewer, all in favor.

Clerk-Treasurer George James explained the 2009 Salary Ordinance. One change has to be made because of Federal law is the concession stand workers rate of pay will increase to $7.25 per hour to meet the new minimum wage requirements. He also requested to have the “police departments clothing allowance be changed to be a reimbursable payment. It was thought by all the members that would be a good idea. The maximum would still be $1000.00 per year for clothing. If no clothing is purchased the maximum cash payment would be the state minimum of $200.00. (IC 36-8-4-4.)

The 2010 budget was reviewed by the council. Billy Arnold noted that the council pay was incorrectly stated at $6000.00 per year and it is only$4900.00 a year. Correction to be made to budget.

No old business was brought up by council members.

There were some questions from the floor regarding abandon or vacant homes that need to be torn down as well as several cars that are in violation of the city ordinances.

Question as to what city programs are supported by the new LOIT. The mayor will get the information for the person requesting it.

Question as to Everett Ferell being on the council or not and if he is still being paid. Mayor Terrell responded no and no.

No other business at this time

Mike Eager made the motion to adjourn, second by Rosemary Brewer, all in favor.

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The Common Council of the City of Mitchell met at 7:00 p.m. at Mitchell City Hall in the council chambers. Members present were: Mike Eager, Rosemary Brewer, Dwight Moore and city attorney Bill Mullis.

Mayor Terrell called the meeting to order.

The purpose of the public hearing was to inform the public of the “Disaster Recovery Project” the City of Mitchell is making application for. Greg Jones from SIDC was introduced by Mayor Terrell to explain the process.

Mr. Jones informed the attending people that this is a “grant” that requires “no” match from the city. The grant amount is for $500,000.00 to build a “Fire Station” which would be located in the Industrial Park.

There were no questions from the public. Greg Jones closed the meeting.

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The Common Council of the City of Mitchell met at 7:15 p.m. at Mitchell City Hall in the council chambers. Members present were: Mike Eager, Rosemary Brewer and Dwight Moore. City attorney Bill Mullis was also present.

City attorney Bill Mullis conducted the meeting.

The request has been made by Donald Drake who resides at 1006 Crawford Street, for the city to vacate the alley behind his house between 10 th and 11 th streets. Certified letters were sent to all property owners whose property adjoins the alley. The ordinance was explained to the public and Mr. Mullis asked if there were any questions from the public. Hearing none, the public meeting was closed.

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The Common Council of the City of Mitchell met at 7:25 p.m. at Mitchell City Hall in the council chambers. Members present were: Mike Eager, Rosemary Brewer and Dwight Moore, city attorney Bill Mullis was also present.

Mayor Terrell called the meeting to order.

In the matter of the alley being vacated by the city, Mike Eager made a motion to suspend the rules on adopting an ordinance so the council could consider adopting the ordinance in tonight’s meeting. Rosemary Brewer made the second, all in favor. Mike Eager made the motion to adopt Ordinance 2009-007 to vacate the alley requested in the public meeting by Donald Drake; Rosemary Brewer made the second, all in favor.

The next order of business was to approve last month’s minuets. After review, Mike Eager made a motion to approve. Everett Ferrel asked why his name didn’t appear in the minuets as a council member present at last month’s meeting. Mayor Terrell told Mr. Ferrel that his position is that since you don’t live in the city limits you are not able “by Indiana law” to be on the council. Mike Eager noted that he did not vote against the road block for the Mitchell Stingers. Mike Eager’s motion to approve died for lack of a second.

Minuets from “Public Hearing” on June 1, 2009 were reviewed; Mike Eager made the motion to approve, second by Rosemary Brewer, all in favor.

Requests from the Mitchell Volleyball Boosters for a road block on August 8 th and from SAL Clothe A Child on December 5 th were discussed. Mike Eager made the motion to approve, second by Billy Arnold, all in favor.

Clerk-Treasurer George James explained the 2009 Budget had been approved by the DLGF. MVH was the only department that was cut and that it was approximately $12,000.00 which was less than we expected. He explained that we may have to appropriate additional money near the end of the year but we should not do anything now. Explained 2010 budget deadline requirements.

Mayor Terrell spoke about the high water bills and that he has a committee of Dwight Dunbar, Lee Hupp and Jack Murphy looking into ways the city might eliminate or reduce the debt service payments that are mainly responsible for the cost being so high.

No other business at this time

Mike Eager made the motion to adjourn, second by Rosemary Brewer, all in favor.

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The Common Council of the City of Mitchell met at 7:14 p.m. at Mitchell City Hall in the council chambers. Members present were: Mike Eager, Rosemary Brewer, Billy Arnold, Dwight Moore and city attorney Bill Mullis.

Mayor Terrell called the meeting to order.

Mayor Terrell read the “Judgment” made by “special judge” William E. Vance in the matter of Everett Ferrel’s property and if Ordinance # 2008-25 was an effective way to correct what the council feels was an error made in Ordinance # 9-79. It was decided by the judge that there was no error made in the ordinance # 9-79 and that you can’t correct an error that was never made. It was his decision that Ordinance # 2008-25 “is contrary to the law of the State of Indiana.” “The Court declares Ordinance # 2008-25 to be invalid, void and of no force or effect.”

After reading the judgment Mayor Terrell read a prepared statement and declared that Councilman’s Ferrel seat to be vacant. At that point Todd Young an attorney stood up and identified himself as the city council’s attorney. This statement was challenged by Councilman Mike Eager as he was not aware of any meeting the council had to make this decision. Mr. Young went on to say that the judgment did not state that Mr. Ferrel could not be on the council. After some discussion and comments the Mayor moved ahead with other business.

Minutes from last meeting were reviewed; Rosemary Brewer made the motion to approve, second by Mike Eager, all in favor.

Request for a road block on June 27 th was made by the Mitchell Stingers a 7 and 8 year old traveling baseball team to help pay expenses because they don’t have any sponsors. Billy Arnold made the motion to approve, second was made by Rosemary Brewer, passed by 3-1 as Mike Eager opposed.

Vicky Schlegel, chairman of the Mitchell Persimmon Festival, addressed the council about the streets that will be needed and blocked off to automobile traffic for this year’s festival. She provided a map of the streets as well as a calendar showing the dates. Billy Arnold made the motion to approve the dates and street closures, Mike Eager made the second, all in favor.

Mayor Terrell brought to the council a request for the city park to have a name change. Vicky Schegel who helped with the construction said that she was opposed to the change that it was named in accordance with the wishes of the Park Board and not to honor anyone separately. The topic died due to the lack of a motion.

George James, Clerk-Treasurer, brought Resolution # 2009-R06 to the council. This is to amend Resolution # 1-2007, sec. two (2) to extend (b) to two (2) years. Mike Eager made the motion to approve, second was made by Billy Arnold, all in favor.

Dwight Moore made a statement as to why the council obtained their own council. Mike Eager again questioned how they hired Mr. Young without including him (Mike Eager) in the process.

Dwight Moore brought up the Resolution to move to centralize the dispatchers to Bedford. After much discussion the topic died.

Mayor Terrell introduced an Ordinance to legalize golf carts on the streets of Mitchell. He read the ordinance to the council; Mike Eager made a motion to suspend the rules on adoption of an ordinance, second by Billy Arnold, all in favor. Mike Eager then made the motion to adopt the ordinance, Billy Arnold made the second, all favor. The ordinance will be effective 07-01-09.

Donald Drake who lives at 10 th and Crawford St. and Rex Fox who lives at 454 E. Vine ask the council to vacate the allies behind their homes. These allies have never been used as ally ways. City attorney Bill Mullis will take these requests under advisement.

Becky Gerkin brought information in on the “puppy mill” issue as well as all other animal related problems for the council to review. She had prepared a document to address these issues and gave the council copies for them to review.

No other business at this time.

Mike Eager made the motion to adjourn, second by Rosemary Brewer, all in favor.

Next regular meeting is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on 07-06-2009 at City Hall.

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The Common Council of the City of Mitchell met at 7:00 p.m. at Mitchell City Hall in the council chambers. Members present were: Mike Eager, Rosemary Brewer, Billy Arnold, Dwight Moore, Everett Ferrel and city attorney Bill Mullis.

Mayor Terrell called the meeting to order.

The purpose of the public hearing was to inform the public of the “Disaster Recovery Project” the City of Mitchell is making application for. Greg Jones from SIDC was introduced by Mayor Terrell to explain the process.

Mr. Jones informed the attending people that this is a “grant” that requires “no” match from the city. The grant amount is for $993,850.00 to install storm drains in Hel-Mar and on Grissom Ave. These locations were picked to start with due to the severity of the flooding problems in those areas. Maps of the areas and explanations of what would be done in those areas were shown by Building Superintendent Steve Burton.

There were no questions from the public. Greg Jones closed the meeting.

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