Town of Osgood Minutes

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
7:00 P.M.

Present at the meeting were Tammy Wilhoit, Chris Kuhn, Bill Roberts, Lynn Fledderman, Matt Wirth, Jodi Comer, Jerry Vollmer, Daniel Craig, and Kerry McConnell.

Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call – Holley Rose was not present.

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

Opened the 2^nd public hearing for the 2023 Budget. Chris Kuhn asked if anyone had questions, no one responded. Hearing was closed.

Motion to adopt the 2023 Budget and Ordinance 2022-4. Bill 1^st, Chris 2^nd
2 - ayes

Old business:

Rumpke's trash quote was taken under advisement last month.

Motion was made to approve the Base Bid of 2 times per week service. (Same as current) Chris 1^st, Bill 2^nd
2 - ayes

Motion was made to appoint James Daniel Craig as Osgood Town Marshal. Bill 1^st, Chris 2^nd
2 - ayes

Retroactive to August 25, 2022: Motion was made to hire Tamala Miller for the Utilities Clerk/Deputy Clerk position. Bill 1^st, Chris 2^nd
2 - ayes

Commonwealth Engineers – Project Update Memo:

1. Water Improvements Project – OCRA is funding the US 421 water line replacement project in the amount of $581,481. Also Reynolds Foundation granted $150,000, Rising Sun Regional Foundation $40,000, Ripley County ARPA funds $55,000, and Osgood ARPA funds $175,479.
2. Upcoming Street Improvement Projects – the 2022 round 2 application was submitted in August. Notice of award is expected late October or beginning November.
   
   Motion to approve Commonwealth’s Task Order for the 2022-2 Community Crossing Matching Grant Project, pending Lynn’s review. Chris 1^st, Bill 2^nd
   2 - ayes
3. CCG 2021-2 (2022) Update –
   • Working on east side of Buckeye
   • Pipe installed under Morris Street
   • All Star Paving submitted PPA#4 for $239,975.10

2022 Community Crossing Project claims:

Commonwealth Engineers - $24,640.89 for Resident Project Representative.

All Star Paving – Pay Application #4 for $227,976.34 with retainage of $11,998.76

Motion to approve Commonwealth’s and All Star Paving claims. Bill 1^st, Chris2^nd
2 - ayes

Ripley County Area Plan commission will hold a public hearing on October 4, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the meeting room of the Ripley County Courthouse Annex on a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of Ripley County, Indiana. Rezone from I-1 Industrial to R-1 Residential at 902 Tanglewood Road. Interested parties can submit suggestions or objections in writing or verbally.

Trick or Treat will be set for Saturday, October 29^th from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. O.B.C. will have other events scheduled that day as well, like a pumpkin race that raises money for the children's outreach program. They will also contact the American Legion to discuss the Halloween parade.

Motion to approve October 29^th from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for Trick or Treat and to close O&M that whole weekend. Bill 1^st, Chris 2^nd
2 - ayes

Motion was made to advertise the Public Notice of Sale of Real Estate. Chris 1^st, Bill 2^nd
2 - ayes

Motion was made for the Clerk-Treasurer to contact The Hog Rock Event Center to inquire about the town’s Christmas party. Chris 1^st, Bill 2^nd
2 –ayes

Claims were signed.

Motion was made to adjourn the meeting. Chris 1^st, Bill 2^nd
2 – ayes

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