June 22, 2023 Council Minutes

DARLINGTON TOWN COUNCIL & UTILITY BOARD MINUTES June 22, 2023 CALLTO ORDER: President Nicole Parker opened the meeting with 3 council members present, Clerk-Treasurer Michelle Cash. Nick Riddell was unable to attend. PUBLIC COMMENT: John Roche a representative of the Darlington American Legion presented several dates for outdoor bands to perform at the legion. Mr. Roche asked for permits to approve the outdoor entertainment. A motion to approve the request was made by Marilyn Cohee, seconded by Teresa Sutherlin. Motion Approved (4-0) Mr. Roche wanted clarification on the process of approval if a renter comes to rent the legion and has an outdoor band, and the council is not available to get a permit. President Parker informed Mr. Roche to inform her, and then she will pass the information on to the Clerk Treasurer to provide the form for approval. The decibel level will stay at 55 for residential and the hours will remain 7:00 — 10:00 p.m. President Parker informed Mr. Roche that this process was only for last minute rentals. Not for all request. OLD BUSINESS: At the request of the council the utility department was asked to explain the reason for the loan that is being requested to rebuild the electrical line from the sub station to 32, and then upgrades to the Town of Darlington. Brian Mullen said he got back in touch with the engineer from IMPA to ask for an updated plan and financial numbers. He should have those by the next meeting. After some discussion more information will be available for the July meeting. Mr. Gates will be looking into a different engineer that he believes will be more reasonable then IMPA. He will provide that information at the July meeting. COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORT Marilyn Cohee — Reminded the utility department of the importance of having a set amount for the loan. Teresa Sutherlin — Requested that the electric department cut done some tree branches in a customer’s electrical line. Noelle Suiter — Nothing Nick Riddell — Not Present Nicole Parker — Nothing PUBLIC COMMENT - None The next scheduled Town Board and Utility meeting will be on July 6, 2023 — at 5:00 p.m. — at the Darlington Community Center. The motion to adjourn was made by President Parker and seconded by Noel Suiter. Motion Approved (4-0). %«///é Towoan /[ Sthon boxe Nicole Parker, President Teresa Sutfierlin, Cou/ncil Member Njck Riddell, Vice President Marilyn Cohee, Council Member ol - Mt Noelle Suiter, Council Member Attest: %/éM /é A%/g—/ Michelle R. Cash, Clerk-Treasurer