Last week's Brookville Town Council meeting on Monday, July 17, began by introducing the new town attorney Andy Baudendistel.

“It's nice to meet everyone," Baudendistel said. "I thank you for this opportunity and look forward to getting to know each of you and working with you as we move forward." Although Baudendistel grew up in Lawrenceburg, he shared his connection with Franklin County. "My dad Rusty is here local. He runs the bowling alley as he did when I was younger, then ran Cedar Grove Tavern for a while. Now he is back to running the bowling alley again. So I spent a good deal of my childhood here."

Public request

•Andi White spoke on behalf of the Franklin County Youth Football League and Faith and Fitness and asked the board to approve the use of the town park for a fitness class on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings through at least September coinciding with the FCYFL practices. The fitness class will focus on cardio, body weights and agility and will be geared toward the player's parents but open to anyone over 18. The cost will be $30 per person and cover the cost of utilizing Danielle Butt, owner of Faith and Fitness. The rest will go toward the league. The board approved White's request to use the town park.

•Oglesby's Car Show is scheduled for Aug. 13. The board additionally approved a "rain date" for Aug. 20.

Security camera system

The discussion began in May with BPD chief Terry Mitchum regarding a plan for the old security cameras at the Brookville Police Department after a new set was approved. Since then, Mitchum said he had spoken with Street Department Superintendent Brent Riehle and advised him he could take cameras off the building to saturate the dump area with surveillance. Mitchum's other suggestion was to utilize the system around the pool, track, or park area and use the firehouse or pool as your base. Mitchum mentioned that the cameras needed to be updated and weren't sure they would be worth moving when switching buildings came. However, Mitchum said they get a decent picture with the cameras. 

BPD squad car update

Mitchum reported the BPD 2014 sedan squad car needs the transmission fixed. Mitchum received an estimate from Schirmer's for $6,018. Mitchum explained he thought fixing the transmission was more cost-efficient than purchasing a new vehicle. Estridge made a motion to approve the cost of making the repair. Moore seconded the motion. Motion passed. 

General 

•The regularly scheduled BTC meeting for Monday, Sept. 4 (Labor Day) has been moved to Tuesday, Sept. 5, and will be held in the Commissioner's Room in the government center at 7 p.m. If unavailable, the meeting will be moved to the Schilling Center.

•The commissioner's room in the government center is in use on Sept. 18 and Dec. 18, when BTC meetings are scheduled. Those meetings will instead be held at the Schilling Center. 

•The Utility Office will now be open at 8 a.m. instead of 8:30 a.m.

•The pool will remain open until Labor Day but will only be open on the weekends once school resumes. 

BPD class A uniforms

Hayes had previously asked for professional photos of town employees for the website. However, when Hayes made the suggestion, she did not know the BPD didn't have the correct uniforms. Mitchum reported it would cost between $9,000 and $10,000 to order Class A Uniforms for the department. Mitchum stated he felt the department could instead order new shirts and buttons for the photos, which Mitchum estimated would be around $1,500. Then include the new uniforms in next year's budget if the board wants to proceed with the new uniforms. Mitchum noted most departments don't just wear class-A uniforms anymore. They wear what the department currently wears. Hayes acknowledged the expense but said she felt officers looked extremely professional in the uniforms and hoped it would be something in the future. Estridge made a motion to approve the ordering of the shirts and buttons. Motion passed. 

Lead & Copper Survey

Tim Ripperger shared the lead and copper surveys were sent out to residents with the water quality report. The city must submit an inventory of all service lines by Oct. 2 and must know if residents' lines between their meter and house are lead or copper. So far, roughly 20% have been returned. Ripperger shared the town will have to go house to house and ask about the lines. The survey deadline is July 31. However, if residents miss the deadline, they are still encouraged to send the survey in. The survey can also be completed online at brookvilleindiana.org.

The golf course Second Quarter Report (April, May, June)

•Revenue - $217,879

•Expenses - $150,829

•Profit - $62,000 to $65,000

•Memberships -113 (13 more than last year)

•Two additional leagues are now utilizing the golf course on Wednesday and Thursday nights. 

•Events are booked every Saturday until Oct. 15

The complete report can be found on the town's website.

Crosswalks 

After having several pedestrian complaints regarding the crosswalks in Brookville, Estridge and Hayes met with INDOT on Main Street and found trees blocking two of the lights for the crosswalk on Main Street. INDOT will be adding what they call "alligator teeth" to alert people of the crosswalk ahead. It was determined it would be up to the city to cut trees that obstruct the signage. Further discussion will be held regarding the cutting of trees. If the town determines to go that route, they will need to discuss the cutting of the trees with the owners to see if an agreement can be reached. 

Hiring updates

Hayes requested an update on the hiring of a secretary for the BPD, stating it was approved back on May 4. Mitchum has completed some interviews and said there were two left to interview. He hoped to have a decision made before the next meeting for board approval.

Jessica Hansel did an internal job posting for Brent Riehle's position at the street department since he is retiring. Rocky Sparks applied for the position and was recommended to be hired. The board approved the hiring of Sparks.