Town of Osgood Minutes

Town of Osgood
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
7:00 P.M.

Present at the meeting were Tammy Wilhoit, Steve Wilhoit, Mary Ann Gay, DeDee Holliday, and Linda Krinop.

Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call – Norman Kappes was not present.

Motion was made to waive the reading and adopt the pre-read minutes. DeDee 1^st, Linda 2^nd

2 – ayes

Motion was made to approve Nippon as the new health insurance carrier for the Town. (Savings of $337 per month). DeDee 1^st, Linda 2^nd

2 – ayes

Ordinance 2013-1 was presented: This ordinance will increase the garbage collection rates from $5 per month to $8 per month, per unit.

Motion was made to adopt Ordinance 2013-1. DeDee 1^st, Linda 2^nd

2 – ayes

There have been multiple complaints concerning the trash pickup. Linkel Company sold to Rumpke and the Town has been receiving complaints that garbage is not being picked up. Steve has been in contact with Rumpke trying to resolve these issues.

1782 Notice from the DLGF states the budget for the MVH Fund is being reduced by $1,057.

Resolution 2013-6 was presented: The Town of Osgood owns a building and real estate located at 240 Wilson Street, which is used for economic development purposes. The Town has entered into a lease agreement with Solarzentrum NA. Solarzentrum has made numerous improvements to said premises, which improvements will revert to benefit the Town of Osgood upon termination of the lease. The Town of Osgood desires to reimburse Solarzentrum NA for the costs of improvements up to Seventy Thousand Dollars.

Motion was made to approve Resolution 2013-6. DeDee 1^st, Linda 2^nd

2 – ayes

Street Department – Steve and Mary Ann have been working on ADA requirements. They have went online and filled out the questionnaire. An ADA coordinator will need to be appointed and some changes will need to be made to the Town Hall. Also, Steve has done an inventory of street signs in town that will need to be updated due to the new state laws. There are 93 intersections and 137 stop signs. We will continue to work toward all requirements.

Received complaints on loose garbage at the Dollar General Store property.

Claims signed

Meeting adjourned

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