COUNCIL MINUTES
VILLAGE OF MADISON
Regular Meeting
April 19, 2004
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. Loparo, Mr. Toward and Mr. Vest were present. Also in attendance; Mayor Evangelista, Administrator Sample, Solicitor Murray, Fiscal Officer Pinkert, Police Chief Matty and Engineer Foley.
Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Buck, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on April 5, 2004, with an amendment to change the word exited to excited from the Mayor’s Report section on page 4. Roll call on the motion, 4 yeas and 1 abstain (Mr. Toward).
Fiscal Officer Pinkert presented Pay Ordinance #2066 totaling $80,652.53 for current expenses and payroll. Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Loparo, to approve Pay Ordinance #2066. Roll call on the motion, 5 yeas. Motion passed.
Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Buck, to approve Ordinance No. 18-2004. Roll call, 5 yeas. Ordinance No. 18-2004 duly passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 19-2004 was read by Administrator Sample, third reading. AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF SWEET BRIER II BUILDING COMPANY FOR THE SALE OF A PARCEL OF REAL ESTATE IN MADISON VILLAGE AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR AND FISCAL OFFICER TO EXECUTE A REAL ESTATE AGREEMENT AND DECLARING AND EMERGENCY.
Mr. Loparo asked if there were any higher bids for the property. Administrator Sample said no.
Mr. Buck requested that the money for the property be set aside for future projects.
Administrator Sample explained that the money will be receipted into the general fund and Council can make a motion to set it aside or it can be appropriated for something at a later date. Mr. Vest expressed support for designating the entire amount for future projects. Mr. Britton said that although he supports setting aside the entire amount, he would also be in favor of having a portion of it designated for future projects and suggested improving the ball fields. Mr. Loparo said that the money is general fund money and should be used for operating costs.
Mayor Evangelista informed Council that the terms of the agreement aren’t finalized and suggested tabling Ordinance No. 19-2004. Solicitor Murray explained that he is trying to limit the Village’s liability and that the terms should be finalized by the next meeting. Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Toward, to lay on the table Ordinance No. 19-2004. Roll call, 5 yeas. Motion passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 27-2004 was read by Administrator Sample, second reading. AN ORDINANCE GIVING CONSENT AND PROVIDING COOPERATION WITH THE DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION FOR RESURFACING STATE ROUTE 528 IN THE VILLAGE OF MADISON AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Administrator Sample requested approval of ordinance No 31-2004.
Motion by Mr. Toward, seconded by Mr. Britton, to suspend the three reading rule for Ordinance No. 31-2004. Roll call, 5 yeas. Motion passed. Motion by Mr. Toward, seconded by Mr. Vest, to approve Ordinance No. 31-2004. Roll call, 5 yeas. Ordinance No. 31-2004 duly passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 7-2004 was read by Administrator Sample. A RESOLUTION IN RECOGNITION OF ABATE/CMRO AS IT PROMOTES MOTORCYLE AWARENESS MONTH MAY 2004. Motion by Mr. Vest, seconded by Mr. Buck, to approve Resolution No. 7-2004. Roll call, 5 yeas. Resolution No. 7-2004 duly adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 8-2004 was read by Administrator Sample. A RESOLUTION IN RECOGNITION OF MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH. Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Vest, to approve Resolution No. 8-2004. Roll call, 5 yeas. Resolution No. 8-2004 duly adopted.
Mr. Britton reported that there is a Fire Board meeting Wednesday April 21, 2004, at 7:30 pm.
Mr. Britton informed Council that he received a notification of a request for a liquor license from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control and asked if Council requires a hearing. Council agreed a hearing isn’t necessary.
Mr. Britton also requested that Dollar General be contacted to clean up their site. Administrator Sample said that Engineer Foley has already contacted them about the matter.
Mr. Toward said that there are still problems with the World Resource Recovery Systems, Inc., the garbage company.
Mr. Vest said that the Lakeland project is moving forward, the cemetery looks good and that he saw garbage workers not wearing vests.
Mr. Loparo reported that he saw a blue garbage truck that had a company logo and that the workers were wearing vests.
Mr. Buck reported that he has spoken with Gregg Boyles, the resident that sent the email about the garbage company and said that Mr. Boyles informed him about an incident of garbage company employees on his property looking around for his toter and that they didn’t have identification. Mr. Buck said that it is time to cut the company loose. Solicitor Murray said that there is contract in place and that the Village can continue to put World Resource Recovery Systems, Inc. on notice.
There was brief discussion about the garbage company.
Motion by Mr. Buck, seconded by Mr. Vest, to start proceedings against World Resource Recovery Systems, Inc. Roll call, 5 yeas. Motion passed.
Police Chief Matty reported the following:
The State Highway Patrol recently completed the department’s LEADS audit and that Officer Dawn Shannon received high marks.
The department will be participating in an mock crash and April 29, 2004, at Madison High School.
The Louie Run is May 2, 2004.
Administrator Sample reported the following:
The work crews are busy with clean-up from winter and spring maintenance.
A representative is bringing some samples in for the lining of the crosswalks and stop bars.
Congressman Latourette has secured $500,000 in funding for the construction of buildings on a municipal complex in Madison Village and is trying to find additional funds toward that project. Administrator Sample suggested a work session to discuss the project.
Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Buck, for a work session to discuss the new village hall plans on May 10, 2004, at 7:oo pm. Roll call, 5 yeas. Motion passed.
A request was made by Sam Tsoumas, owner of Main Street Café, to utilize the Village Park for a Greek fest on August 27-29, 2004.
Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Loparo, approving the use of the Village Park for a Greek fest an August 27-29, 2004. Roll call, 5 yeas. Motion passed.
Administrator Sample also inquired about setting a summer meeting schedule. Mr. Toward said that he prefers keeping with the regular meeting schedule. Council agreed to continue discussion at the next meeting.
Mayor Evangelista reported the following:
A committee for the senior center addition has been established consisting of Ray Jean Burgard, John Sample, Mary Lou Holmes, Paul Brunner and himself. They have met and worked on cost estimates for Phase II.
American Legion Post 112 requested permission to hold Memorial Day activities in the Village Park to include a parade on May 31st at 11:00am. Guest speaker this year is Judge Richard Collins.
Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Vest, approving American Legion Post 112 activities for Memorial Day. Roll call, 5 yeas. Motion passed.
The Design & Review Board met on April 14th and will need approval of Nancy Putzke, Carol Greenman and Ellen Phillips of Madison Historical Society as advisors to the Design & Review Board for one year. They will be assisting the Design & Review Board in inventorying the buildings of the Preservation District.
Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Loparo, approving Nancy Putzke, Carol Greenman and Ellen Phillips of Madison Historical Society as advisors to the Design & Review Board for one year. Roll call, 5 yeas. Motion passed.
There will be welcoming ceremony on April 25, 200, for Reverend Steve Broach and requested a resolution welcoming him to Madison Village and the Congregational Church.
Motion by Mr. Toward, seconded by Mr. Vest, welcoming Reverend Steve Broach to the Village of Madison and the Congregational Church. Roll call, 5 yeas. Motion passed.
Mayor Evangelista reported the following schedule of meetings:
Mayor’s Court April 22, 2004
Blockwatch April 28, 2004
Village Council May 3, 2004
Mayor’s Court May 8, 2004
Mr. Britton informed everyone that there is a Madison Recreation Board meeting at Stanton Park on April 22, 2004, at 7:00.
Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Buck, to adjourn. Roll call, 5 yeas. Meeting Adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
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