Town of Osgood Minutes

Orginizational Meeting
Monday, January 4th, 2021
7:00 P.M.

Present at the meeting were Tammy Wilhoit, Steve Wilhoit, Norman Kappes, Chris Kuhn, and Lynn Fledderman.

Roll Call - Holley Rose arrived a few minutes late.

Lynn Fledderman administered Oaths of Office to Tamara Wilhoit and Chris Kuhn.

Motion to keep council meetings on the 3^rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. Chris 1^st, Norman 2^nd
2 ayes

Motion to retain all current superintendents. Chris 1^st, Norman 2^nd
2-ayes

Motion to appoint Council as the Board of Public Works and Safety and the Board of Finance. Chris 1^st, Norman 2^nd
2-ayes

Resolution 2021-1 with a contract. A contract for cleaning services by Jeanne DeBurger to clean the Town Hall and Community Center.

Motion to approve Resolution 2021-1 and Contract. Chris 1^st, Norman 2^nd
2 - ayes

Resolution 2021-2 with contract. A contract for cleaning services by Jeanne DeBurger to clean the Gas Utility Office.

Motion to approve Resolution 2021-2 with contract. Chris 1^st, Norman 2^nd
2 - ayes

Resolution 2021-3. Employ Lynn Fledderman for legal services.

Motion to approve Resolution 2021-3. Chris 1^st, Norman 2^nd
2 - ayes

Resolution 2021-4 with contract. The contract states that the Town of Osgood needs to provide fire protection services to the residents and businesses. Osgood Volunteer Fire Department is available and willing to provide this service.

Motion to approve Resolution 2021-4 with contract. Chris 1^st, Norman 2^nd
2- ayes

Resolution 2021-5 with contract. The Town of Osgood has the legal authority to contract with the Jackson Center Delaware Fire Territory for the provision of fire protection services. The fire protection services by the Osgood Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. through the Town of Osgood.

Motion to approve Resolution 2021-5 and sign the contract with the Osgood Volunteer Fire Department and the Jackson Center Delaware Fire Territory. Chris 1^st, Norman 2^nd
2 - ayes

Sign Conflict of Interest Statements for Tammy Wilhoit.

Motion to approve and sign INDOT’s Local Roads and Bridges Matching Grant Agreement for the next Community Crossing Sidewalk Project. Chris 1^st, Norman 2^nd
2 - ayes

Motion for Norman Kappes to remain as Council President. Holley 1^st, Chris 2^nd
3 - ayes

Council discussed appointing to the O.B.C. a Town representative instead of a Council member. Concerns were made with a Council member being on that committee such as open door violations, additional meetings beyond what Council is already required to attend, and possible conflicts of interest.

Motion was made to adjourn the meeting. Holley 1^st, Chris 2^nd
3 - ayes

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