REGULAR
MEETING APRIL 3, 2000
Mayor Reed called the meeting to order. Council members Mr. Britton, Mr. Burgard, Mrs. Kopczak, Mr. Loparo and Mr. Smith were present. Mr. Evangelista was absent. Also in attendance were Engineer Foley, Solicitor Collins, Administrator Sample and Police Chief Matty.
Mayor Reed then asked
Council and citizens to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mrs. Kopczak motioned to
approve the meeting minutes from March 20 with corrections.
Mr. Burgard seconded. All
present
were in favor. The following
corrections were made: Mr. Burgard’s report of March 13 Planning Commission
meeting regarding the conditional use permit for Milton and Jerry Nichols’
used car sales lot at 3096 North Hubbard Road, northwest corner.
Creating an “R-4” multi family zone was omitted.
Under Safety Report: Name corrected to Frank Ashton regarding the
distribution of gun locks.
Mayor Reed read the list of
expenditures for Pay Order No. 1977 totaling $80,070.71.
Mr. Britton motioned for approval. Mr.
Smith seconded. All present were in
favor.
Jack Lading, 603 West Main
Street reported of loud music from passing cars that can be heard inside his
house. Mr. Lading suggested that
Council consider a Noise Ordinance. Mrs.
Kopczak addressed the request. She
is not opposed to an Ordinance, however, she is not certain that the noise can
be regulated especially when the noise is coming from a moving vehicle.
Mr. Lading then read an article by the Painesville Police Department
referencing noise level within a radius of 100 feet.
Discussion was held by Mr. Britton referencing a prior council
meeting’s discussion of a decibel system.
Chief Matty stated that he attended a group meeting with Township
Trustees and Sheriff’s Dept. personnel regarding a countywide policy that
would be acceptable throughout Lake County pertaining to the 100-foot rule.
Mayor Reed asked Chief Matty if a Police Officer would have to actually
hear the noise. Chief Matty responded that a complainant must come forward and
make a formal complaint, which would fall under Disorderly Conduct charges to
the offender. Specifics to the
noise must be stipulated in the Ordinance with reference to the 100-foot rule.
Mrs. Kopczak requested a copy of Mentor’s Noise Ordinance.
Chief Matty will make copies for Council.
Mayor Reed told citizens and Mr. Lading that discussion would continue
after more information is gathered.
Rich Janco, 178 East Main
Street requested Council’s help in resolving an issue with G & C
Development regarding the deeding back of a parcel of land at the northwest
corner of Huntington Woods to Mr. Janco. Mayor
Reed asked Mr. Collins to respond. Solicitor
Collins stated that this issue will be addressed at the Planning Commission
meeting on Monday, April 10, 2000. The
legal dilemma is that a verbal agreement is not binding, however, Solicitor
Collins stated that Council can urge the Developers to comply as a matter of
equity and fairness.
OLD
BUSINESS
ORDINANCE
NO. 17-2000 was read by Solicitor
Collins for the third time.
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AN EASEMENT TO PENN OHIO PROPERTIES, INC. FOR
ACCESS, INGRESS AND EGRESS, ACROSS A PORTION OF MADISON VILLAGE’S PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 33 NORTH LAKE STREET, MADISON, OHIO. Mr. Loparo moved for passage.
Mrs. Kopczak seconded. All
present were in favor.
NEW
BUSINESS
ORDINANCE
NO. 21-2000 was read by Solicitor
Collins for the first time. AN
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF
A NEW CATERPILLAR 416-C MULTI-USE HYDRAULICS BACKHOE-LOADER THROUGH THE
STATE’S COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM WITHOUT THE NECESSITY OF COMPETITIVE
BIDDING. Mr. Britton motioned
to suspend the three reading rule. Mr.
Burgard seconded. All present were
in favor. Mr. Britton moved for
passage. Mr. Smith seconded.
All present were in favor.
ORDINANCE
NO. 22-2000 was read by Solicitor
Collins 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. Britton motioned to suspend the three reading rule.
Mr. Burgard seconded. All
present were in favor. Mr. Burgard
moved for passage. Mr. Britton
seconded. All present were in
favor.
ORDINANCE
NO. 23-2000 was read by Solicitor
Collins for the first time. AN
ORDINANCE CERTIFYING DELINQUENT SANITARY SEWER CHARGES, WATER RENTS AND REFUSE
AND GARBAGE COLLECTION FEES TO THE LAKE COUNTY AUDITOR FOR COLLECTIONS AS OTHER
MUNICIPAL TAXES ARE COLLECTED, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Mr. Britton motioned to suspend the three reading rule.
Mr. Burgard seconded. All
present were in favor. Mr. Britton
moved for passage. Mr. Burgard
seconded. All present were in
favor.
ORDINANCE
NO. 24-2000 was read by Solicitor
Collins for the first time. AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER THEREBY MODIFYING THE CONTRACT
WITH C.I.R., INCORPORATED FOR ADDITIONAL WORK FOR THE SENIOR CENTER PARK
PROJECT. Mr. Britton motioned
to suspend the three reading rule. Mr.
Smith seconded. All present were in
favor. Mr. Smith moved for passage.
Mr. Britton seconded. All
present were in favor.
COUNCIL
Mr. Britton thanked Administrator Sample for his prompt handling of several issues this past week. He also urged Chief Matty to beef up patrol on Main Street, as he has been made aware of many illegal J-turns, U-turns, running red lights, stop signs, etc.
Engineer Foley reported that
the Eagle Street project is progressing with minimal problems while boring under
the tracks. Good progress is being
made and theVillage Glen Subdivision, Phase I is gearing up to start soon.
There is no news on the subdivision at the interchange; however, it
should be starting any time. Work continues on the Phase 2 project for this year. Due to
Mayor Reed’s
absence from the Senior
Board Meeting, he asked Mr. Foley for an overview of the Senior Center Phase 2
construction. Mr. Foley stated that
a modified plan was presented on one of the alternates that incorporated Phase 2
and Phase 3 with a large expansion. Board
members favorably received it. There
was some discussion about a few of the locations inside the site.
Dollar values need to be placed, as there is a need for additional
funding. Total area of expansion is
about 2000 square feet. No final
conclusions were made to the plan, however there appeared to be general
acceptance to it.
Chief Matty provided Council with copies of Central Communications Special Meeting minutes regarding the microwave dishes and the need to go ahead with the installation of the project. He also provided Council with copies of the month-end report for March. Headstart requested approval and safety assistance for a parade on Thursday, May 18th from 10:00AM to 11:00AM. The parade will begin at Memorial Complex and continue down Main Street to the Park. Chief Matty requested the street closing. Alternate traffic route will be around Eagle St. to Union St. to South Lake and Saxton. The Ministerial Association’s annual Crop Walk is scheduled to be held on Sunday, May 7th from 1:00PM to 4:00PM. They too have requested safety assistance. They plan to walk from the Park down West Main, to Dayton, to Middle Ridge, to North Lake Street. Both groups have been asked to present Council with a letter to request approval. Rev. Alvey, Park United Methodist Church has scheduled their annual Flower Festival for Saturday, May 13, 2000 from 9:00AM to Noon. They have asked that the Madison Village Police Dept. consider holding the Bike Rodeo in the church parking lot in conjunction with their program. Discussion was held. Mr. Britton motioned to approve the Chief’s request for the activities scheduled for May 7, May 13 and May 18. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor.
Administrator Sample
reported that the new three-year-contract for garbage pickup will be submitted
this week, after review by Solicitor Collins.
The new contract is similar to the last bid specs that were 20-25 pages
long. The tree planting program started this week and will continue for the next
two to three weeks. The parks and
cemetery crew will also begin seeding, fertilizing, etc. this week.
Patching of the walls in Council Chambers was completed last week and the
painting is nearing completion, as well. New
draperies have been ordered and are expected to be delivered and hung within the
next two weeks. Leaf pick up is
scheduled for April 10th and brush pick up for April 17th.
A Public Hearing will be held on Monday, April 17th at 6:45PM
regarding the proposed zoning code changes regulating fences.
Administrator Sample thanked Council for their approval for the purchase
of the new backhoe, which is greatly appreciated and needed. Pictures were
distributed to Council of various properties that will be cited for junk cars on
the property and also buildings and houses in need of repair. Owners on North
Lake and Safford Streets, who were sent letters previously, have made progress
on their repairs.
Mayor Reed had several items
to share. He announced that Mr.
Mark Vest would be appointed as Dr. Mitchell Henn’s replacement to the Board
of Zoning Appeals. Mr. Vest of West
Main St. will begin his appointment upon the resignation of Dr. Henn.
Announcement was made of the first of the season, Concert in the Park,
being on Thursday, May 18th at 6:00PM.
Fliers of the scheduled Concerts in the Park have been distributed to
Council and also throughout the Community.
Mayor Reed suggested that
Council adjourn for an executive session to discuss legal matters.
Solicitor Collins added that discussion would take place regarding
appointment of a public official and possible real estate acquisition.
Mr. Smith motioned for adjournment.
Mr. Britton seconded. All
present were in favor.