The fees and the penalties are not listed on the ordinance yet even though the council set the amounts at their last meeting.

John R. Stanczak

Bicknell Common Council
Sewer Rate Ordinance
Ordinance no. 13-204
An ordinance of the City of Bicknell, Indiana, amending the schedule of rates and charges to be collected by the city from the owners of properties served by the sewage works of said city, and other matters connected therewith.
Whereas, the City of Bicknell, Indiana (“City”) owns and operates a sewage works system pursuant to IC 36-9-23, as amended (“Act”); and,

An ordinance adopting the rules of order for the proceedings of the Common Council of Bicknell, Indiana.

Whereas, it is important to keep accurate minutes of all meetings.

Whereas, it is important to have an open door policy for people to speak at the meetings.

Whereas, it is the responsibility of each council person to represent their area and by doing so must have the authority to vote for all matters affecting the city.
 Now, therefore be it ordained by the Common Council of Bicknell that the following order of business be used.

1.    Call to order.
2.    Roll Call.
3.    Approval of minutes. The clerk or clerk treasurer may read the minutes of the preceding council meeting. The presiding officer asks for corrections and approval. In practice, the clerk or clerk treasurer in many cities provide Advance copies of the previous meeting’s minutes so that they need not be read in full. All meetings will be recorded by electronic device.
4.    Petitions or comment by those members of the public present will have three minutes. Such presentations by each individual person may be

An Ordinance approving a form of Financial Assistance Agreement with respect to certain sewage works revenue bonds of the City of Bicknell, Indiana and amending Ordinance No. 14-2004 of the City with respect thereto.

“An ordinance allowing pre-approved payment of claims by clerk treasurer

Whereas, Indiana Code 36-4-8-14 permits the Common Council of a city to allow money to be disbursed for certain lawful city purposes by the City Clerk Treasurer prior to approval of any board.

Now, therefore, be it ordained by the Common Council of the city of Bicknell as follows:

Section 1.

The Bicknell Clerk Treasurer is herein authorized to make claim payments in advance of council or board allowance for the following kinds of expenses.
a.    License or permit fees.
b.    Utility payments or utility connection charges.
c.    Payroll, if no changes occur
d.    Federal, State or County taxes.
e.    Expenses that must be paid because of emergency circumstances.

Section 2.

Each payment of expenses must be supported by a fully itemized invoice or bill and certification of the Cit Clerk Treasure.

Section 3.

This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval by the mayor pursuant to the laws of the state of Indiana.”

This is the first ordinance presented to the mayor and city council by Councilman-at-Large Bill Kitchens at their 2nd or 3rd meeting and was rejected by the mayor and other members of the council.