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Middletown council approves package of infrastructure and finance measures
Summary
The Middletown Town Council on Aug. 19, 2014, unanimously approved hiring Kenna Consulting to pursue a spring 2015 OCRA grant, authorized sidewalk repair estimates, approved an electrical system study, accepted a Vectren payment for sidewalk repairs, made electric-fund transfers, approved SRF loan and paving payments, and authorized a Wellhead Protection Plan submission to IDEM.
MIDDLETOWN, Ind. — The Middletown Town Council unanimously approved a series of infrastructure and financial measures during its Aug. 19, 2014, meeting, moves officials said are intended to advance water, utility and street projects across the town.
Town Council President Betty Riley moved to hire Kenna Consulting of Greenwood to administer an application for the spring 2015 Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) grant cycle. The council authorized pursuing a grant estimated at $450,000 to $550,000 to help pay for replacement of the town’s water treatment plant and well No. 6; Council Member Norm Purdue seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Clerk-Treasurer Drew Cooper recorded the vote.
The council also authorized the Clerk-Treasurer to solicit estimates for a proposed sidewalk repair program for residents who expressed interest, a measure Council Member Norm Purdue moved and Bill Harrison seconded; that motion passed unanimously.
On the town’s electric system, the council approved a Statement of Work for an Electrical System Coordination Study to be performed by ISC, the engineering firm for the Indiana Municipal Power Agency (IMPA). The study — which will create a computer model of Middletown’s grid, recommend steps to improve performance and reliability, and produce truck maps for linemen — was estimated to cost about $14,200. The motion to approve the study was made by Betty Riley, seconded by Norm Purdue and carried unanimously.
The council accepted payment of $34,322.50 from Vectren to cover sidewalk repairs on Locust Street from Dietrich Park to 5th Street that were damaged during work on the 5th Street Storm Sewer Project. Bill Harrison moved to accept the payment; Shelly Kimmerling seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
On internal electric finances, the council authorized the Clerk-Treasurer to transfer $100,000 from the Electric Operating Fund to the Electric Cash Reserve Fund and $50,000 from the Electric Operating Fund to the Electric Capital Reserve Fund. Norm Purdue moved the transfers, Gary Kendall seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
The council authorized the fourth SRF 5th Street Project loan payment to 3-D Company, Inc. for $267,472.53, with 10 percent placed in a retainage account. Betty Riley moved the payment, Bill Harrison seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
Separately, the council authorized paying costs beyond those covered by the SRF loan for additional paving and replacement of the water main on Locust Street between 2nd and 5th Streets; engineers Butler, Fairman and Seufert estimated those costs at $176,567. Bill Harrison moved the authorization, Gary Kendall seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
Finally, the council authorized the Utilities Superintendent to sign the Phase II Wellhead Protection Plan for submission to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM). Norm Purdue made the motion, Gary Kendall seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
Votes at a glance
- Hire Kenna Consulting for OCRA application: Passed unanimously (5–0). - Solicit sidewalk repair estimates: Passed unanimously (5–0). - Approve ISC/IMPA electrical system study (approx. $14,200): Passed unanimously (5–0). - Accept Vectren payment of $34,322.50 for Locust Street sidewalk repairs: Passed unanimously (5–0). - Transfer $100,000 to Electric Cash Reserve and $50,000 to Electric Capital Reserve: Passed unanimously (5–0). - SRF 5th Street Project payment to 3-D Company, Inc., $267,472.53 (10% retainage): Passed unanimously (5–0). - Authorize additional paving and water-main replacement costs, est. $176,567: Passed unanimously (5–0). - Authorize Utilities Superintendent to sign Phase II Wellhead Protection Plan to IDEM: Passed unanimously (5–0).
With no further business, the council adjourned. The actions set the town in motion to complete design and financing steps for water- and street-related projects and to submit required documentation to state agencies.
