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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Minutes of West Lafayette Village Council Regular Meeting
on August 27, 2001
Reports:
Village Administrator – Reported
he had received the “Notice to Proceed” for the Phase III project from the
OPWC and forwarded it to GGC Engineers, who will notify Cherokee Excavating.
He anticipates the contractor will actual start work in the next couple of
weeks. While Maple & Sons were here replacing the council roof he requested
they prepare an estimate to replace the roof on a section of the maintenance
garage. Also a separate estimate for adding another stall and replacing the
sides and roof of the salt bin. The roof replacement is a priority that should
be completed before winter and any snowfall.
Police Chief – The Chief requested
council authorize an expenditure of $400 to $600 for a new copier from the
police supplies line item appropriations. The present machine is 6 or 7 years
old and is costing more in maintenance than it’s worth. Lusk / Shannon made
and seconded a motion to authorize the Chief to expend that amount out of
the police supplies appropriations for a new copy machine. (R.C. 4 yes) A
general discussion follow the motion regarding upgrading the police equipment
as has been done with the fire department. Items of priority are a radar gun
that will fit in a cruiser with dual airbags and a new computer and accompanying
software. It was agreed that in a month or two the council would look at revenue,
especially estate tax, and any revenue above expectations would be earmarked
for the new equipment.
Grant (Lusk) – He reported the
village would be eligible to participate in a recycled product grant where
we could receive “benches” and other products made from recycled materials.
The only thing required at this time would be a letter from the clerk / treasurer
committing to the expenditure. Gossett / Lusk made and seconded a motion to
authorize the clerk / treasurer to commit the Village of West Lafayette to
an expenditure of $360 from the parks supplies appropriation for purchase
of recycled material benches. (R.C. 4 yes)
Community Service (Shannon) –
Light poles and hanging baskets are ready to be picked up but will not be
able to install in time for the “Yellow Flag Days”. A meeting of the “New
Gates” project committee is scheduled for September 13, 2001, in the Chamber
of Commerce Offices.
Pool (Rogers) – Had a meeting with a consultant last week to investigate possible
improvements to the pool. Waiting for the results that should include estimated
costs.
Committee Meetings Set:
Planning
6:30 PM 8-28-01 Council Chambers
Finance
6:30 PM 8-30-01 Council Chambers
Other Business: Rogers reported some complaints
about people walking their dogs in Burt Park and the mess they were leaving.
Shannon reported
some citizen complaints about standing water on Russell Avenue after rains.
She also said there were several “Thank you’s” expressed for the alley work.
The old cruiser
is out and running and was used at the Friday night high school football game
along with a police “golf cart”.
The clerk presented council with the bills
to be paid. Lusk / Gossett made and seconded a motion to approve the bills
for payment as presented. (R.C. 4 yes)
Gossett / Shannon made and seconded a motion
to adjourn until the next regular meeting on September 10, 2001 at 7:00 PM
in council chambers. (R.C. 4 yes)
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