April 06, 2023 Council Minutes

DARLINGTON TOWN COUNCIL & UTILITY BOARD MINUTES April 6, 2023 CALL TO ORDER: President Nicole Parker opened the meeting with 4 council members present Noel.le Suiter was not present. Joining the council was Clerk-Treasurer Michelle Cash, Marshal Kevin Crull, Deputy Shelby Curtis and Code Enforcement Officer Mike Smith. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Marilyn Cohee motioned to approve the March 2, 2023, regular meeting, seconded by Teresa Sutherlin. Motion Approved (4-0). MONEY MATTERS: The motion to approve the payroll docket accounts receivable and appropriation report for March 2023 was made by Teresa Sutherlin and seconded by Marilyn Cohee. Motion Approved (4-0). All reports are emailed before the meeting to be reviewed. PUBLIC COMMENT Donna Miller spoke on behalf of the Darlington American Legion Women's Auxiliary. The auxiliary is at the beginning stages of wanting to put up veteran flags on the lamp post on Main Street and possibly Madison Street. Was looking for the council approval if they would move forward with the project. The council approved the veteran flags and thanked the Darlington American Legion Women'’s Auxiliary for the idea and pursuing the work it will take to get completed. Kent Messick voiced his concern about the culvert on the West side of Main/500N where the current lift station is located. Erosion is currently washing the culvert out with the heavy rain falls and the run off from the cemetery. He was there to let the council know before major repair would be needed. Clerk Treasurer Cash said this culvert might belong to the county. Clerk Cash will reach out to the county o find out who is responsible for the culvert. Mr. Messick was also concerned with the speeding on 500 N. He has also contacted the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office to voice his concern. Mike Davis was present as well and voiced his concern with speeding on Adam Street as well as patrons running the stop signs. Lindsey Norris voiced his concerns about the speed on Main Street as well. Mr. Norris was concerned with the leak the trash truck was leaving on the street in front of his home. Clerk Cash will call T & S to let them know. NEW BUSINESS: Resolution 2023-1 Changing the Election of the Town Board members will be put on hold until 2025 by state statue according to Attorney Nichols. Ordinance 2023 -1- First reading of re-establishing the 2023 Cumulative Capital Development Fund. Ordinance 2023-2 - First reading amending the rates and changes to be collected by the Town of Darlington electric Utility. OLD BUSINESS: None STAFF & ELECTED OFFICIAL REPORT: Attorney Report —no report. Wastewater Report — Tom Astbury with Astbury Water Technology, Inc reported that the wastewater received full compliance for March 2023. Electric Report — No Report MVH Report- President Parker would like to have the parking spots from the Town Hall to the alley completed when weather permits. Darlington Police Department — Marshall Kevin Crull sent the March activity logs and the April 2023 police schedule email. Park — Getting quotes for a new tractor, for the park to fix diamonds. The old tractor has to much work that needs done and the cost is extensive. The old tractor can be sold or traded in whichever brings in the most money. Continue to work on fields, mowing as weather permits. Code Enforcement Officers — Updated the council on some issues that will be addressed in the next month. Clerk-Treasurer- Clerk-Treasurer Cash presented the billing report for the month of March 2023. Clerk Treasurer Cash will be painting the flower pots downtown and has ordered the flowers for this year’s pots. Some request came in to use the Community Center for 1-2 hours on different occasions. The request was denied at this time for liability purposes. Tony Bowen with Bowen’s Premium Wash will be starting to power wash in the next couple of weeks. April 29t will be community clean up day at the park from 10:00 -2:00. Clerk Cash will be reaching out for estimates on cleaning the Community Center Gym Floor. Haley Lock and Key will be changing the locks at the Community Center within the next month. COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORT Marilyn Cohee — Nothing Teresa Sutherlin Nothing Noelle Suiter — Not present Nick Riddell — Nothing Nicole Parker — Nothing PUBLIC COMMENT - None The next scheduled Town Board and Utility meeting will be on May 4, 2023 — at 5:00 p.m. — at the Darlington Community Center. The motion to adjourn was made by President Parker and seconded by Teresa Sutherlin. Motion Approved (4-0). Nicole Parker, Pre§ident Teresa Sutherlin, Council Member Nick Riddell, Vice President Marilyn Cohee, Council Member Ul Juit —=—=— Noelle Suiter, Council Member Attestr Michelle R. Cash, Clerk-Treasurer