COUNCIL MINUTES
VILLAGE OF MADISON
Regular Meeting
June 6, 2005
Mayor Evangelista called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and invited all in attendance to join in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Council Members Mr. Britton, Mr. Buck, Mr. Burgard, Mr. Loparo, Mr. Toward and Mr. Vest were present. Also in attendance; Mayor Evangelista, Administrator Sample, Solicitor Murray, Fiscal Officer Pinkert, Engineer Foley and Chief Forsythe.
Motion by Mr. Vest, seconded by Mr. Britton, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on May 2, 2005, as presented. Roll call on the motion, 6 yeas. Motion passed.
Motion by Mr. Vest, seconded by Mr. Britton, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on May 9, 2005, as presented. Roll call on the motion, 6 yeas. Motion passed.
Fiscal Officer Pinkert presented Pay Ordinance #2089 totaling $35,122.37 for payroll and $129,568.49 for current and upcoming expenses. Fiscal Officer Pinkert added that the approval of Pay Ordinance #2089 includes some Then and Now Certificates that are more than three thousand dollars. Motion by Mr. Toward, seconded by Mr. Burgard, to approve Pay Ordinance #2089. Roll call on the motion, 4 yeas and 2 nays (Britton & Loparo). Motion passed.
Fiscal Officer Pinkert presented Pay Ordinance #2090 totaling $66,618.20 for payroll and $83,951.60 for current and upcoming expenses. Fiscal Officer Pinkert added that the approval of Pay Ordinance #2090 includes some Then and Now Certificates that are more than three thousand dollars. Motion by Mr. Vest, seconded by Mr. Toward, to approve Pay Ordinance #2090. Roll call on the motion, 4 yeas and 2 nays (Britton & Loparo). Motion passed.
Chuck Dome, 190 Manchester Court, Thanked Mayor Evangelista & Madison Village Council for their support and flowers to his family during their recent loss. He also said that the cruise-ins will go on in memory of Chuck Paine and requested verification of approval of the use of the Village Park for 2005 cruise-ins.
Mayor Evangelista said that the cruise–ins should continue as scheduled and use of the park was approved.
Rich Janco, 178 E Main Street, asked if there will be a junk pick-up in the Village this year and for clarification of ordinance 29-2005. Solicitor Murray explained that it is an update of the Village ordinances in order to be more consistent with the State.
Kim Mock, 420 River Street, said that she is embarrassed by John Sample’s actions during a recent Madison Township trustee meeting. She also said that she has heard that John Sample has been calling her trash to residents and that he also informed the road crew that she was opposed to a raise for them and that now they won’t speak to her. She requested that he stop talking about her to the public and employees. Administrator Sample said that he didn’t say anything about her and that the road crew is entitled to their opinion.
Kim Mock also asked Chief Forsythe to return her file about identity theft that she reported last October.
Larry Larson, 239 West Main Street, questioned the Village internet policy and Administrator Sample’s use of the internet for eBay sales. He alluded to theft of resources and commingling of funds and asked what the course of action would be if an employee was found in violation of the Village internet policy. Mayor Evangelista said that any issue would have to be reviewed before any course of action would be decided on. Solicitor Murray said that the Village is currently reviewing the internet policy and considering changes and make it more in line with policies of other municipalities. Fiscal officer Pinkert said that the Village reimbursed Administrator Sample $146.00 for an eBay ad for Village Equipment and that she received for the sale of those items that was receipted into Village accounts.
Larry Larson also read from a recent newspaper article about Mayor’s Courts in Ohio and asked why the Village still has a Mayor’s Court and if there is a merit system for Officer’s that generate revenue for Mayor’s Court. He also asked for an expense and revenue listing for the Village’s Mayor’s Court. Fiscal Officer Pinkert said that there is one located in the binder at the rear of the room. Solicitor Murray said that it is legal for the Village to have a Mayor’s Court.
Larry Larson also questioned Police Chief Forsythe about the use of M-16s and fragmented ammunition. Chief Forsythe said that the use of M-16s is still under discussion and said that fragmented ammunition is designed to break apart on impact. Mayor Evangelista said that he has requested that the officers continue to train on the M-16s with Officer Byers from Madison Township. Larry Larson Later informed everyone that there will be another citizens’ meeting at the library on Saturday.
Rich Janco, 178 E Main Street, questioned Mayor’s Court procedure for pleading not guilty and said that his experience a few years ago wasn’t treated in that manner.
Sue Toward, 144 Willowbend, expressed concerns about Councilman Loparo and Administrator Sample attending the Madison Township meeting and the handling of the matter with the Senior Center Director. She added that if rumors of Administrator Sample being intimidating are true, Council should address the problem. Mr. Loparo explained why he attended and spoke at the Township meeting saying he wasn’t acting on behalf of the Village. He also gave a timeline on the issue with the Senior Center Director saying that Frank Ashton first brought up specifics about the Senior Center Director. Mr. Buck said he disagrees with airing personnel issue in public.
Maureen Smith, 379 Kim Drive, said that this issue has caused a lot a dissention with the Township and that Administrator Sample is alienating people with his comments. She added that Administrator Sample made it public by stating facts that shouldn’t have been. Administrator Sample said that he isn’t in a popularity contest. Maureen Smith also said that she is concerned that Chief Forsythe couldn’t answer Larry Larson’s questions about ammunition that the Police Department may use. Chief Forsythe said that although he did answer Mr. Larson’s questions he would elaborate during his report.
Susan Quayle, 715 West Main Street, gave a list of times she and her family felt intimidated by Administrator Sample. Administrator Sample disputed her account saying it wasn’t true.
Kim Mock, 420 River Street, said that she is afraid of M-16s and that she observed 2 unattended cruisers still running behind the Police department and questioned if someone could steal an M-16 if it was inside the car. Chief Forsythe explained that the units automatically lock and that if a weapon is left in the vehicle, it is secured. There was a discussion about weapons.
Don Heywood, Saxton Street, reminded everyone that it is June 6, 2005, the 61st anniversary of the landing on Normandy, D-Day.
Theresa Milanese, Star Beacon, asked if the Village receives additional funding if the officers are trained on M-16s. Mayor Evangelista explained that although some funding is available for the weapons and training, the Village doesn’t receive more because of the training.
OLD BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 25-2005 was read by Administrator Sample, second reading. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 33-1996, AS AMENDED, AND THE DISTRICT MAP AND DISTRICT MAP DESIGNATIONS WHICH FORM A PART OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF MADISON BY CHANGING THE LAND USE OF AND REZONING A CERTAIN PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT WATER TOWER DRIVE IN MADISON VILLAGE, FROM “R-2" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO “B-4" INTERSTATE BUSINESS DISTRICT.
ORDINANCE NO. 26-2005 was read by Administrator Sample, second reading. AN ORDINANCE REGULATING PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS AND CANVASSERS: PROVIDING DEFINITIONS REQUIRING APPLICATIONS, PERMITS AND FEES: PROVIDING REGULATIONS AND PROHIBITIONS: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 27-2005 was read by Administrator Sample, first reading. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS TO VARIOUS LINE ITEMS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND FOR OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE VILLAGE OF MADISON, OHIO, FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2005, TO AND INCLUDING DECEM,BER 31, 2005 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Fiscal Officer gave a breakdown of what the additional appropriations are for.
Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Toward, to suspend the three reading rule for Ordinance No. 27-2005. Roll call, 6 yeas. Motion passed. Motion by Mr. Toward, seconded by Mr. Britton, to approve Ordinance No. 27-2005. Roll call, 6 yeas. Ordinance No. 27-2005 duly passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 28-2005 was read by Administrator Sample, first reading. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION THREE OF MADISON VILLAGE ORDINANCE 58-2003 TO MODIFY THE WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT SUPERINTENDENT’S RATE OF PAY.
Motion by Mr. Vest, seconded by Mr. Toward, to suspend the three reading rule for Ordinance No. 28-2005. Roll call, 6 yeas. Motion passed. Motion by Mr. Vest, seconded by Mr. Britton, to approve Ordinance No. 28-2005. Roll call, 6 yeas. Ordinance No. 28-2005 duly passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 29-2005 was read by Administrator Sample, first reading. AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE, ADOPT AND ENACT NEW TRAFFIC AND GENERAL OFFENSES CODES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE NO. 30-2005 was read by Administrator Sample, first reading. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATORAND FISCAL OFFICER TO EXECUTE THE UNIFORM ACCOUNTING NETWORK AGREEMENT WITH BETTY MONTGOMERY AUDITOR OF STATE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Buck, to suspend the three reading rule for Ordinance No. 30-2005. Roll call, 6 yeas. Motion passed. Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Vest, to approve Ordinance No. 30-2005. Roll call, 6 yeas. Ordinance No. 30-2005 duly passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 16-2005 was read by Administrator Sample. A RESOLUTION HONORING CHRIS JOHNSON OF BOY SCOUT TROOP 55 UPON EARNING AND RECEIVING THE DISTINGUISHED EAGLE SCOUT AWARD
Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Toward, to approve Resolution No. 16-2005. Roll call, 6 yeas. Resolution No. 16-2005 duly adopted.
Mr. Britton, no report.
Mr. Toward gave an update on the water tower project.
Mr. Vest gave an update from the Lake County Health District, saying that they have started spraying for mosquitoes and will inform Madison Officials when they will be in Madison.
Mr. Loparo, no report.
Mr. Buck reported that there will be a planning commission meeting to discuss Harpers Landing at 7:00 pm on June 15, 2005.
Mr. Burgard reported that there is a Fire Board meeting June 15, 2005 at Madison Township hall and that the Village looks great.
Engineer Foley gave an update on Village projects.
Police Chief Forsythe said that he will look into Kim Mock’s report. He also said that fragment ammunition is considered safe for populated areas and that it does what it is designed for. He added that he is always in favor of training and that the department will have continued training on the M-16s. Police Chief Forsythe also reported the following:
Administrator Sample reported the following:
FISCAL OFFICER REPORT
Fiscal Officer Pinkert reported that the Audit for 2002-2003 is almost complete and that she has distributed monthly reports for April and May for Council review.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Evangelista reported the following:
The Design & Review Board draft for the Preservation District will be delivered to properties within the next couple of weeks.
Mayor Evangelista also gave an update on the proposed “quiet zone” designation for the Village.
Mayor Evangelista requested a ten minute recess followed by executive session in order to discuss legal and personnel issues.
Motion at 9:00 pm by Mr. Toward, seconded by Mr. Vest, to adjourn for a ten minute recess followed by executive session to discuss legal and personnel issues. Roll call on the motion, 6 yeas. Motion passed. Mayor Evangelista informed everyone that there wouldn’t be any business after executive session.
Mayor Evangelista called the meeting to order after executive session. Council Members Mr. Britton, Mr. Buck, Mr. Burgard, Mr. Loparo, Mr. Toward and Mr. Vest were present. Also in attendance; Mayor Evangelista, and Solicitor Murray.
Motion by Mr. Toward, seconded by Mr. Buck, to adjourn. Roll call, 5 yeas. Meeting adjourned at 11:00 pm.
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