Minutes: June 1, 2026
- Jul 7
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Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: Remington Town Hall/13 E. South Railroad Street/Remington, Indiana 47977
Members Present
Susan Flickner, President; Dana Pampel, Vice President; James Stewart, Alan Schambach, Dalton Justice
Others Present
Mark Jones, Dale Budde, John Schuetzenhofer, Donald Schuh, Rhonda Sondgerath, Donna Souligne, Stephanie Jones, Stephanie Hensler, Karl Hensler, Tracy Cochran, Doug Cochran, Miranda Hathaway, Barb Harper, Attorney Cody Spears, Jonathan Cripe, and Terri Budde.
Meeting was opened by Council President Flickner with the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance at 6:30 p.m.
Minutes of the May 4, 2026 Council Meeting reviewed. Council Member Justice made a motion to approve the minutes from the May 4, 2026 Council meeting. Council Member Schambach seconded the motion. Motion passed with 5 ayes 0 nays.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Concerned citizens requested reimbursement for costs incurred to replace a sewage line on W. South Street. Discussion heard. Vice President Pampel moved to approve the payment of Six Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-seven Dollars Fifty Cents ($6,627.50), one-half of the invoice, to be paid directly to the installer, Brouillette Heating, Cooling & Plumbing. Council Member Stewart seconded the motion. Motion passed with 5 ayes and 0 nays.
Concerned citizens requested a donation from the Town of Remington for the Fallapalooza Festival scheduled for October 10, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Discussion heard. Council Member Justice moved to approve the payment of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) to the Fallapalooza Festival event for 2026. Council Member Schambach seconded the motion. Motion passed with 5 ayes and 0 nays.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
POLICE: John Schuetzenhofer reported:
A printed call report was presented. A copy is on file in the Office of Clerk-Treasurer.
UTILITIES:
Mark Jones reported:
Donald Schuh is officially in charge of the wastewater plant. They are working on notifying the appropriate federal agencies.
The lift station controls project will start this week.
The butterfly valve and actuator that was installed eighteen (18) years ago for the east water tower isn’t working. Mark presented a quote from Peerless Midwest in a sum not to exceed Twenty-nine Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-four Dollars ($29,424.00). Discussion heard. Clerk-Treasurer Budde informed Council this would be paid from TIF funds. Vice President Pampel moved to approve the purchase and installation of a new butterfly valve and actuator by Peerless Midwest in an amount not to exceed Twenty-nine Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-four Dollars ($29,424.00). Council Member Justice seconded the motion. Motion passed with 5 ayes and 0 nays.
Donald Schuh reported:
They are working on replacing lead lines.
PARK: Dale Budde reported:
The splash pad is up and running.
He’s replacing rotten boards on the trail bridges as needed.
He’s been mowing.
Work on resurfacing the tennis court begins tomorrow.
FIRE DEPARTMENT – Mark Jones reported:
Fire Chief Martin is researching purchasing a gas analyzer at a cost of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00), of which the Town would pay one-half of the cost.
TOWN MANAGER – Jonathan Cripe
The Town is awaiting review/approval from IHCDA on the Patronicity grant.
The vac truck is in Fort Wayne this week getting serviced while it’s still under warranty.
The final comp plan meeting will be next Thursday.
He will attend an IMPACT meeting this Thursday.
Town & Country is in Town resurfacing the wind mill roads. They will pave the portion of County Road 380 that the Town is paving this year while they are in Town doing the windmill roads. The remainder of the Town roads will be paved in August of this year.
The fence around the street barn property is completed.
The lights at the park have been completed.
HWC Engineering is working on the traffic study at the I-65 interchange.
TOWN ATTORNEY – Cody Spears (No report)
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion regarding entering into a consulting agreement with Mark Jones once he is retired in August of this year. Discussion heard. Council agreed to a Two Thousand Dollar ($2,000.00) flat rate per month which will be reviewed annually. Town Manager Cripe informed Council he will work with the town attorney to draft a consulting agreement on behalf of the Town of Remington with Mark Jones.
An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2018-02-19-001 Establishing New Rates and Charges for Users of the Town of Remington Municipal Wastewater Utility was introduced. A public hearing on this ordinance will be held on July 6, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. during the regular Council meeting.
OLD BUSINESS - None
CLERK-TREASURER
Budget workshop set for July 6, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at Remington Town Hall Break Room/13 E. South Railroad Street/Remington, Indiana. Dinner will be provided.
2027 Budget dates: Public Meeting August 31, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.; Adoption Meeting: October 5, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
Requested permission to pay the SRF loan payment due July 1, 2026 in the amount of One Hundred Sixty-eight Thousand Fifty Dollars ($168,050.00). Vice President Pampel moved to approve the payment of the SRF loan payment due July 1, 2026 in the amount of One Hundred Sixty-eight Thousand Fifty Dollars ($168,050.00). Council Member Stewart seconded the motion. Motion passed with 5 ayes and 0 nays.
May 2026 Employee Hours Report – Detail and May 2026 Combined Appropriation/Revenue Detail History By Fund presented and reviewed. Council Member Justice made a motion to approve the May 2026 Employee Hours Report – Detail and May 2026 Combined Appropriation/Revenue Detail History By Fund. Council Member Schambach seconded the motion. Motion passed with 5 ayes and 0 nays.
Claims docket was presented for approval. Council Member Stewart moved to approve the claims for payment. Vice President Pampel seconded the motion. Motion passed with 5 ayes and 0 nays.
Clerk-Treasurer Budde presented an update regarding the Town’s HIP or gap insurance. Council was informed more information would be forthcoming.
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.