Minutes of Madison Village Meeting held April 1, 2002
Mayor Evangelista called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm and invited all in attendance to join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Council Members Mr. Burgard, Mr. Buck, Mr. Loparo, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Toward were present. Mr. Britton was absent. Also in attendance were Clerk-Treasurer Reed, Administrator Sample, Engineer Foley, Chief Matty and Solicitor Murray.
Mr. Burgard motioned to approve the minutes of the March 11, 2002 special meeting. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor. Mr. Burgard motioned to approve the minutes of the March 18, 2002 regular meeting. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor.
Clerk-Treasurer Reed presented Pay Order #2021 totaling $93,006.47. Mr. Burgard motioned for approval. Mr. Buck seconded. All present were in favor.
Mr. Chuck Payne of 104 West Main Street presented Council with a request for use of the Village Park for “Antique Car Cruising” on Tuesdays during the month of June, from 7-9 pm. He will confirm July and August at a later date. Administrator Sample requested from Mr. Payne a Certificate of Liability with Madison Village listed as the additional insured. Mr. Payne stated that he would indeed get that to him. Mr. Toward motioned to approve the Antique Car Cruising. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor.
ORDINANCE #13-2002 was read by Administrator Sample for the second time. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 33-1996, AS AMENDED, BY MODIFYING SECTIONS 2.1.34, 9.4.5, 9.6, 9.10.2 AND 9.11.2 ALL RELATED TO RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING SIGNS.
ORDINANCE #14-2002 was read by Administrator Sample for the second time. 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 CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT OR NEAR THE CORNER OF LEXINGTON BLVD. AND NORTH LAKE STREET IN MADISON VILLAGE, FROM “R-3” MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO “B-1” GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT.
ORDINANCE #15-2002 was read by Administrator Sample for the second time. 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 CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF THE RAILROAD TRACKS ON THE WEST SIDE OF BATES ROAD IN MADISON VILLAGE, FROM “M-1” LIMITED INDUSTRY DISTRICT TO “R-2” SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND “S-1” SPECIAL DISTRICT.
Mr. Smith motioned to table Ordinances #13, 14, and 15-2002. Mr. Toward seconded. All present were in favor.
ORDINANCE #16-2002 was read by Administrator Sample for the first time. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $150,000 NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING A PORTION OF THE COST OF ACQUIRING CERTAIN REAL ESTATE AS THE SITE OF CONSTRUCTION, FURNISHING, EQUIPPING, IMPROVING THE SITE OF, AND OTHERWISE IMPROVING A MUNICIPAL COMPLEX TO HOUSE MUNICIPAL OFFICES AND FUNCTIONS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE #17-2002 was read by Administrator Sample for the first time. AN ORDINANCE DIRECTION THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR AND CLERK-TREASURER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH PENN-OHIO PROPERTIES TO PURCHASE PARCELS OF LAND.
ORDINANCE #18-2002 was read by Administrator Sample for the first time. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR AND CLERK-TREASURER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH GEHRING’S AGENCY, INC. ON BEHALF OF GENERAL STAR NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY, FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR MADISON VILLAGE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Loparo motioned to suspend the three reading rule. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor. Mr. Loparo motioned for passage of Ordinance #18-2002. Mr. Toward seconded. All present were in favor.
RESOLUTION #17-2002 was read by Administrator Sample. A RESOLUTION IN RECOGNITION OF ABATE/CMRO AS IT PROMOTES MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH MAY 2002.
RESOLUTION #18-2002 was read by Administrator Sample. A RESOLUTION IN RECOGNITION OF MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH. Mr. Smith motioned for passage of Resolution #17 and 18-2002. Mr. Burgard seconded. All present were in favor.
Mr. Smith announced that he attended the EOC East End Users Meeting and noted that there are definitely problems in Madison with the reception in the new communication system. Mr. Smith is concerned about the liability for everyone involved. He will try to attend further meetings on this subject and keep Council informed.
Mr. Loparo will ask Mr. Buck to request the Planning Commission change the zoning for B-1 to include a Bed and Breakfast, which is excluded presently in the description. Also a recommendation to amend the zoning code to require special use permits for games of chance to operate in the business district.
Mr. Buck reported that the last M.A.D.C. Meeting was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 18, 2002 at 6:30 pm at Madison Public Library.
Engineer Foley reported that weather permitting, the striping crew will be coming on Thursday to do the striping in the Village.
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Administrator Sample recommended the following dates for summer Council Meetings: June 17, July 15, August 19, and September 16, 2002. Mr. Burgard motioned to accept the recommendation. Mr. Toward seconded. All present were in favor.
He also reported that brush pickup should be finished tomorrow. Next Monday will be leaf pickup. Sidewalk replacement and extension programs will be soon after that.
The lights should be on in the park prior to the next Council Meeting. The Garden Club helps out with the flowers in the park and they would like to put hanging baskets in the park. The brackets for the baskets have been installed.
Mayor Evangelista reported that he will be going to Washington to attend the Steven LaTourette Legislative Conference on May 16 and 17, 2002 and requested he be reimbursed for expenses. Mr. Smith motioned for approval. Mr. Loparo seconded. All present were in favor.
Mayor Evangelista noted that on September 16, 2002 Rae Jean Burgard would be going to the United Way for the annual request for additional operating money for the Senior Center.
The Village received a Bridge Inspection Report from County Engineer Giles. If you are interested in the results, see Administrator Sample to see the letter.
Thanks to Clerk-Treasurer Reed, the Village signed up for the Natural Gas account stabilization program, which is good until March 2004. The Village is locked in to today’s rate to avoid any rate fluctuation.
Mayor Evangelista noted he has some resolutions in the works for Legal Council.
The upcoming meetings he listed are: April 3, 2002 at 3:30 at the Power Plant, an annual assessment of performance meeting, April 8, 2002 will be a Planning Commission Meeting, April 11, 2002 will be Mayor’s Court, and April 15, 2002 will be the next Regular Council Meeting, and April 25, 2002 will be Mayor’s Court.
P.J. Tuskie of 61 Parkway asked if Council knew anything about the flags lining her side yard along the Creek. Administrator Sample stated he didn’t know why they were there, but would look into this matter and get back to her.
Kathy Meisterheim of 72 Parkway stated she lived across the street from Ms. Tuskie and verified that there are flags lining her yard.
Paul Gouda of 431 West Main Street wanted an update on the sewer project. Administrator Sample stated that there has been no change since the last meeting.
Mr. Smith motioned to adjourn into Executive Session for the purpose of personnel at 8:30 pm. Mr. Loparo seconded. All present were in favor. Mr. Smith motioned to adjourn Executive Session at 9:30 pm. Mr. Burgard seconded. All present were in favor.
Council adjourned at 9:35 pm.
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