March 02, 2023 Council Minutes

DARLINGTON TOWN COUNCIL & UTILITY BOARD MINUTES March 2, 2023 CALL TO ORDER: President Nicole Parker opened the meeting with 4 council members present (Nick Riddell was not present. Joining the council was Clerk-Treasurer Michelle Cash, Marshal Kevin Crull and Deputy Shelby Curtis. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Marilyn Cohee motioned to approve the February 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 February 2023 was made by Teresa Sutherlin and seconded by Noelle Suiter. Motion Approved (4-0). All reports are emailed before the meeting to be reviewed. NEW BUSINESS: None OLD BUSINESS: Clerk-Treasurer Cash gave an update on the Electric Rate Study. The attorney will be working on the documents that need to be signed and the effective date of the increase. Josh Brounaugh — Baseball -Administrator and Melissa Cain were both present to sign the 2023 Darlington Youth baseball/softball contract. May 8% 2023 will be the starting of the season. STAFF & ELECTED OFFICIAL REPORT: Attorney Report —no report. Wastewater Report — Tom Astbury with Astbury Water Technology, Inc handed out updated information and estimates on the wastewater plant and lift stations. Tom reported that the wastewater received full compliance for February 2023. First Estimate was from BBC Pump to replace the plant blower valves for the Darlington plant for $16,480.50. Tom will be going back to BBC pump to try and get a lower price for these valves. A motion was made to not exceed $16,480.50 for the final price by President Parker, seconded by Marilyn Cohee. Motion Approved (4-0). A motion to pay BBC Pump $6974.50 for blower panels was made by President Parker, seconded by Mrs. Sutherlin. (Motion Approved 4-0). Electric Report — No Report MVH Report- No Report Darlington Police Department — Marshall Kevin Crull sent the February activity logs and the March 2023 police schedule email. Marshall Crull addressed the barking complaints and requested some copies of the town ordinances, to help with ticketing the nuisance. Requested the council look into passing an ordinance that allows the county officers to enforce the towns ordinances when called out for a complaint. Park — No Report Code Enforcement Officers — No report Clerk-Treasurer- Clerk-Treasurer Cash presented the billing report for the month of February 2023. Clerk Treasurer presented the tracking factor for April, May and June 2023 for approval. A motion to = approve the tracking factor was made by President Parker, seconded by Mrs. Suiter. (Motion Approved 4-0.) COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORT Marilyn Cohee — Nothing Teresa Sutherlin — Requested that the mat in front of the Winery be removed because residents have tripped over it. Reported that the library will be putting new sidewalks in when the weather permits. Noelle Suiter — Nothing Nick Riddell — Nothing Nicole Parker — Nothing PUBLIC COMMENT - None The next scheduled Town Board and Utility meeting will be on April 6, 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). i J ‘ Nicole Parker, President Teresa Sutherlin, Council Member Nick Riddell, Vice President Marilyn Cohee, Council Member Noelle Suiter, Council Member AnesmM/ é éA Michelle R. Cash, Clerk-Treasurer