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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
KAREEMAH FOWLER, CITY CLERK
UTILITIES FEBRUARY 11, 2019 4:04 P.M.
(ORGANIZATIONAL)
Committee Members Present: Jake Teshka, Sharon L. McBride
Committee Members Absent: Oliver Davis, Regina Williams-Preston
Other Council Present: Tim Scott,Jo M. Broden, John Voorde, Karen White
Other Council Absent: Gavin Ferlic
Others Present: Graham Sparks, Bob Palmer
Agenda: Organizational Meeting
Committee Chair Jake Teshka called to order the Organizational Meeting for the Utilities
Committee at 4:04 p.m.He introduced members of the Committee and proceeded with the meeting.
Organizational Meeting
Committee Chair Teshka stated, Last year we had six(6)meetings. This year I anticipate the main
things the Utilities Committee will focus on are, obviously, CSO. We had a meeting last week to
get an update on that and we will continue to get regular updates from Public Works to figure out
where they are at in the process with the EPA and if there is anything that we can do to assist them
in that process. We all know how big of an issue that is. The dollar amount we are looking at will
have a big impact on our budget. The other thing and other big priority will be the storm water
issue. Public Works has promised they will come back to us before June 1, the implementation
date,to talk about these lifeline rates and the possibilities there in terms of what we can do. Those
are the two (2) main things I envision. We may have to call a special meeting here or there but
outside of that, I'll open it up to the Committee. .
Committee Chair Teshka opened the floor to Committee and Council Members.
Committeemember Sharon L. McBride stated, I did have a request from the Sunnymede neighbors
for an update on CSO. I reached out to Administration and they were hoping that update could be
delayed until the studies come out in March. So, after the data comes out, we would like to see an
update.
Committee Chair Teshka replied, Yeah, and I think a larger public setting would be good to have
an overall update. Again, we had a smaller update to Council last week and, again, we will get
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regular updates as they move through the.process with the EPA. Also, we do have one (1) citizen
applicant to the Committee, as well,who we will interview in the coming weeks to see if it's a fit.
Councilmember Tim Scott stated, I did send an email about AEP and coming in to do an update.
We've never had AEP come in.
Committee Chair Teshka replied, Right, and one (1) of the things when you mention that, is street
lights. While they are here,we should talk to them about the street lights as well as the power grid.
Councilmember Jo M. Broden stated, I&M, the twenty (20) year plan, they will be here on
February 13th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and I want to know who from Council will be
participating in that. At least I got copied on a letter inviting Council Member participation as well
as a statement. I think also important to that date is to identify the Administration's participation
in that formal plan review process. I know there has been, but I would like to know in terms of
formal meetings and the opportunity to make statements,harkening back to statements we've made
on behalf of the City,the Council and the City Administration. I think that is important with regard
to their twenty(20) year plan. And then, my understanding is that on March 22nd they are looking
to make an announcement in terms of the outline of that plan. So, what is our engagement for the
13th?And then,what is the City Administration's engagement?Because,it's just timely,right? It's
coming up. And then the other piece, well, that's fine. I think that will suffice for now.
Committee Chair Teshka replied, Yes. So, I think everyone should have gotten that email from
Megan Anderson, inviting us to the event. That is actually this Wednesday and I will be,
unfortunately, unable to attend. I will, however,reach out to some folks in the Administration and
see who will be there on the Administration's part. If you all remember, it was that Repower
Indiana thing that focused towards that twenty(20) year plan.
With no further discussion, Committee Chair Teshka adjourned the Organizational Meeting for
the Utilities Committee at 4:10 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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