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Record of Proceedings
West Lafayette Village Council met in regular session
at 7:00 P.M., in the municipal building with Mayor Jack L. Patterson
presiding.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll
Call: Dave Rogers, Roger Warne, Kelly Gossett, Ron Lusk, Christie
Maurer and Gary Loos were present.
A motion
was made by council member Lusk and seconded by council member Loos to
approve the minutes of the December 17, 2007 council meeting. (RC
6 yes)
Mayor’s
Correspondence –2008 village committees, Zoning Board of Appeals and
Planning Commission has been updated and posted. Letter from citizen
requesting curbside recycling services in the village. Some possibilities
were discussed. Perhaps moving a recycling trailer in the village limits.
Mayor received letter from T.J. Justice thanking Council and Mayor for
allowing Mr. Gordon to attend the last council meeting in December. Mr.
Gordon hopes the village takes the opportunity for the Center to develop a
plan to help the village grow. T.J. Justice expressed his interest in
implementing a job creation tax credit in the village. This tax credit will
be for new business in the village. Will not affect existing business in the
village limits. Bulletin 2007-014 from Mary Taylor, AOS, advising public &
elected officials of the new public records law. The bulletin was to notify
about items that the Auditor of State would be reviewing to ensure
compliance with the new provisions of the law.
Citizens’
comments – Tracy Wyler expressed his concerns with speeding cars on Main
Street.
Reports:
Village Administrator:
VA asked for council’s approval to renew retainer agreement with GGC
Engineers for 2008. Retainer agreement includes performing Issue II and CDBG
application services for $350.00 per year. Council member Lusk made a
motion to accept GGC Engineer for 2008. Motion seconded by Council member
Warne. (RC 5 yes, 1 no)
Police: Monthly / Yearly Report
Mo /
Yr Mo / Yr
Complaints filed 22
/ 401 Follow ups 77 / 998
Traffic stops 61 / 694
Traffic arrest 24 / 226 Written
warnings 16 / 307 Criminal arrest 14 147
Felony cases 4 / 35
Accident Reports 4 / 54
Total calls 180 / 2093
Total miles driven 2709 / 30094
Annexation: N/A
Community Service: Christy is asking
that everyone get information together for the Village Newsletter by next
meeting.
Finance: Committee met earlier this
evening. All finances look well for 2008.
Fire: Committee met last week and
discussed HB 9 issues. All four fire contracts have been received and
signed. 11 runs in December.
Fire Dependency Board: The 2008
committee will be announced during the next regular council meeting.
Grant Applications: Lisa is still
working with GGC Engineers regarding the Ball Diamonds. May be able to apply
for CDBG grant, since the Nature Works grant doesn’t have enough available
funds for the particular project.
Insurance: N/A
Ordinance: N/A
Pool: N/A
Rep to Chamber of Commerce: The
first meeting for 2008 will be Tuesday January 22nd.
Utility: N/A
Building: At 7:57 pm, Council Member
Loos made a motion to move into executive session to discuss possible land
purchase and village personnel. Motion seconded by Council Member Maurer.
(RC 6 yes) At 8:29 pm, Council Member Lusk made a motion to move into
regular session. Motion seconded by Council Member Loos. (RC 6 yes) No
action taken in executive session.
Clerk’s report: All 2007 income tax
forms have been mailed. Forms are also available at the Post office and
Library in the Village. An electronic tax form will be available at
www.westlafayettevillage.com later this week.
Committee
Meetings:
Ordinance
Committee January, 24 2008
6:00 pm
Other
Business:
Mayor made
a recommendation to make a motion to accept Councilman David Rogers as
Council President Pro Tem. A motion was made by Lusk and seconded by Council
Member Gossett. (RC 6 yes)
Mayor
received an e-mail from President of Jones Metal Product Co. asking for
council’s approval for posting signs at the village limits announcing the
company’s 85th Anniversary. Also, they would like to hang a
banner across Main Street. Village may have some problems with hanging the
banner across a state route because of state regulations. This will be
looked into further.
A motion
was made by Council Member Lusk and seconded by Council Member Gossett to
approve the payment of bills as presented.
(RC 6 yes)
A motion was made by Council Member Lusk and seconded
by Council Member Gossett to adjourn until the next regular meeting on
January28, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. (RC 6 yes)
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Jack L. Patterson, Mayor
Attest:
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Lisa M. Derr, Clerk
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