Record of Proceedings

Mayor Lee called the meeting to order at 7:36 p.m. and invited all in attendance to join in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Mayor Lee requested that everyone observe a moment of silence. Council Members Mr. Britton, Mr. Bartlett, Mr. Hamercheck, Mr. Takacs and Mr. Vest and Mr. Verdi were in attendance. Also in attendance Mayor Robert Lee, Solicitor James Hackenberg, Administrator Matt Zapp, Fiscal Officer Tony Long, OIC Dawn Shannon and Ned Foley.

Mayor Lee announced there is one set of minutes to be approved.

Council meeting minutes of March 3, 2008 Motion for approval by Mr. Vest, seconded by Mr. Bartlett. Roll call on approval, 6 yeas. Motion carried.

Mayor Lee presented Pay Ordinance No. 2156 totaling $25,629.03 for payroll and $98,052.11 for current and upcoming expenses. Move for passage by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Takacs to approve Pay Ordinance No. 2156. Mr. Vest questioned amount of coral connection bill for senior center. Mr. Long said it has been $50.00 since he has been here. Roll call on the passage, 6 yeas. Motion carried.

Swearing in of Officer Paul Shook.

Engineer’s Report

Mr. Foley spoke of the Hyder Drive Culvert Project.

Old Business

ORDINANCE 8-2008 was read by Mr. Hackenberg, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR OF SERVICES AND THE FISCAL OFFICER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH GEHRING’S AGENCY, INC.,ON BEHALF OF WESTFIELD COMPANIES, FOR MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE FOR MADISON VILLAGE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (Third Reading)

Motion for passage by Mr. Verdi, seconded by Mr. Vest. Roll call on motion, 6 yeas. Motion carried.

New Business

RESOLUTION 5-2008 was read by Mr. Hackenberg, AN RESOLUTION HONORING CINDY GIRDLER OF THE MADISON-PERRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

Motion for passage by Mr. Bartlett, seconded by Mr. Britton. Roll call on motion, 6 yeas. Motion carried.

PO Approvals Needed

1) The purchase of a snow plow and salt spreader for the new 2008 Dump Truck from Best Equipment in the amount of $6,645.00. Motion by Mr. Hamercheck, seconded by Mr. Britton. Roll call on motion, 6 yeas. Motion carried.

2) Replacement of two bearings at the Wastewater Treatment plant from Lakeside Equipment in the amount of $3, 987.00. Motion by Mr. Hamercheck, seconded by Mr. Vest. Roll call on motion, 6 yeas. Motion carried.

Approval of the Madison Historical Society to utilize the Madison Village Park and Pavilion on May 9-11 for the annual plant sale. Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Hamercheck. Roll call on motion, 6 yeas. Motion carried.

Public Comment:

Larry Larson, 239 West Main Street, wanted to know where we stand on a pay increase. Mr. Long mentioned after the first quarter we would look into this pay increase and it would be effective in April. Fuel prices increasing, spoke about looking into Commuter Rail. Mayor Lee said he would send out an email to other Mayors along the corridor.

Jack Lading, 603 W. Main Street, spoke about the ice storm and the loss of electricity. What a top notch job all our safety forces and village crew did during the ice storm. If council would draft a resolution thanking the safety forces and village crew from the residents. Mayor Lee said they would prepare a resolution for the next, April 7, 2008 council meeting.

Council Reports

Mr. Verdi: He wanted to thank the safety forces and the road department. Madison Youth Sports Parade is May 10^th @ 1:00 p.m. the route is Hubbard Road Fields to Madison Township Park. He has the financial report for the district if anyone wants a copy. Followed up with the YMCA regarding memberships for officers.

Mr. Bartlett: He wants to also thank the village and township administration staff, safety forces, road crew, red cross, the senior citizens. Fire Board Meeting on Wednesday, March 19 and Mr. Takacs and I will be touring Station 2. He will be on vacation starting March 22, 2008 therefore he cannot attend village workshop on March 24^th.

Mr. Takacs: Attended the Merchants meeting on March 12, 2008. The flower baskets for the Village is $30.00 each. Memorial Day Parade on May 26, 2008. Thanked Mr. Lading for his recognition of the safety workers and village crew. Spoke of the electrical near miss event at Village Hall from last week and to make some repairs a priority. Mr. Delong has some concerns regarding the school signals. He has received the annual report from Judge Cicconetti of Painesville Municipal Court if anyone would like a copy.

Mr. Britton: Thanked everyone for their help during the ice storm. OFD raised around $3,000.00 at the raffle at Stanton Park.

Mr. Hamercheck: Thanked everyone for all their help during the ice storm employees, councilman and volunteers.

Mr. Vest: Planning Commission meeting he was unable to attend because he had to be at the Lake County Health District meeting, rabies prevention continues, mosquito spraying and WIC will continue. He attended the MPACC Community Service Awards Dinner and gave the resolutions to John Frey and Pete Richmond. About 160 people attended the event. Also wanted to know if we were still having Market in the Park. Monday, April 14, planning commission meeting.

Safety Report

OIC Shannon: Excited about the softball game. Personally want to thank Mike Kraynik on the ice storm and the officers she had to work with during this bad storm. She is working on the membership with the YMCA and the police officers.

Fiscal Officer Report

We are pretty much on target with our expenses and revenues. Our first half settlement of property taxes we should be getting within the next couple weeks. He spoke of Jessica Edwards obtaining the additional monies for the senior center.

Administrator’s Report

In regards to the ice storm he wants to recognize three people, Mike Kraynik, Jessica Edwards and Donna Kline for the overnight stays during the ice storm at the senior center due to us manning the senior center 24 hours a day. Update on ODOT approval for the school signs. In regards of Market in the Park it has been suggested that we change the day from Saturday to Thursday evening to coincide with the Concerts in the Park. Spoke of the ethics training, sexual harassment class and the CPR class on April 11, 2008.

Mayor’s Report

Friday, March 21^st is Good Friday and Village Hall will be closed. Village Town Hall Meeting at 10:00 a.m. on March 22, 2008. Neighborhood Watch will be March 26 at Stratton Place. Saturday, April 5^th the CCA will be here at Village Hall to assist with the income tax. Next council meeting April 7, 2008 @ 7:30 p.m.

Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Hamercheck that the meeting be adjourned at 8:24 p.m., roll call 6 yeas. Motion Carried. Meeting Adjourned.

Robert F. Lee, Mayor Tony Long, Fiscal Officer DATE

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