COUNCIL MINUTES

VILLAGE OF MADISON

Regular Meeting

April 4, 2005

 

 

Record of Proceedings

 

Mayor Evangelista called the meeting to order at 7:02 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, Engineer Foley and Chief Forsythe.

 

Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Vest, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on March 21, 2005, as presented.  Roll call on the motion, 5 yeas.  Motion passed.

 

Fiscal Officer Pinkert presented Pay Ordinance #2086 totaling $34,582.58 for payroll and $91,687.58

for current and upcoming expenses.  Mr. Toward questioned the payment to OPERS for a late fee.  Fiscal Officer Pinkert explained that the payment to OPERS was late because the bulk of the expense is to the general fund and that the fund didn’t have an available cash balance to pay it on time.  She added that the amount charged is a percentage of the amount due that was late. 

Mr. Buck asked if the payment to Ideal for the sewer back-up included carpet.  Administrator sample answered no.  Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Toward, to approve Pay Ordinance #2086.  Roll call on the motion, 5 yeas.  Motion passed.

 

 

VISITORS

 

None

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

None

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

ORDINANCE NO. 18 – 2005 was read by Administrator Sample, first reading.  AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PARTICPATION IN THE AETNA HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN FOR THE BENEFIT OF VILLAGE EMPLOYEES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

 

Administrator Sample explained that the lower premium is about $11,000 less than the $86,000 that was in the 2005 budget for medical insurance.

Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded By Mr. Britton, to suspend the three reading rule for Ordinance No. 18-2005.  Roll call, 5 yeas.  Motion passed.  Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Vest, to approve Ordinance No. 18-2005.  Roll call, 5 yeas.  Ordinance No. 18-2005 duly passed.

 

ORDINANCE NO. 19 – 2005 was read by Administrator Sample, first reading.  AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10-2000, SECTION 351.031(a), AS AMENDED, SO AS TO MODIFY THE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE STANDING OR PARKING OF VEHICLES ON CERTAIN STREETS IN MADISON VILLAGE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

 

 

ORDINANCE NO. 20 – 2005 was read by Administrator Sample, first reading.  AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR AND FISCAL OFFICER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH GEHRING’S AGENCY, INC. ON BEHALF OF WESTFIELD INSURANCE FOR PROPERTY INSURANCE FOR MADISON VILLAGE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

 

 

FISCAL OFFICER REPORT

 

Fiscal Officer Pinkert reported that the income tax collections are on track with the projections for 2005 and that the medical insurance premiums will be lower than budgeted.  The General Fund is improving but remains a concern.  Fiscal Officer Pinkert also said that due to a recommendation by the State Auditors, there will be a notation in the minutes to indicate that council has received monthly reports that include a bank reconciliation. 

 

 

COUNCIL REPORTS

 

Mr. Britton reported that there is Fire Board meeting on Wednesday, April 6 at 7:30pm.  Mr. Britton also commended the Village work crews for their recent work at the Fire Station.

 

Mr. Toward gave an update on the water tower refurbishment project.

 

Mr. Vest gave an update the Route 20 Corridor Plan and welcomed Mark Forsythe as Police Chief.

 

Mr. Loparo, no report.

 

Mr. Buck commended the Police Department for the detection of the rolling meth lab.  He also gave some history about a cemetery located on property on S. Dayton Rd.and asked if the Village can do anything to mark the site.  Mayor Evangelista suggested it as a possible Eagle Scout Project. 

 

 

ENGINEER’S REPORT

 

Engineer Foley said that he is reviewing the Huntington Woods and Sweet Brier Developments and they are close to being approved.  He also reported that Cocca Development has indicated that they will do something about the problems at Dollar General but that he is still waiting for a plan from them.  Solicitor Murray said that Cocca Development has been put on notice that consideration to revoke their conditional use permit will go before the Zoning Board for

 

Mark Vest asked if the property for development on Dayton Rd. is wetlands.  Engineer Foley said that he has seen a concept sketch but he isn’t sure what is designated as wetlands. 

 

 

SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT

 

Police Chief Forsythe reported the following:

  1. The department is updating the criminal & traffic ordinance book.
  2. Patrolman O’Leary discovered a rolling meth lab during a stop for a minor violation that resulted in 3 felony arrests and a possible federal charge.

 

 

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

 

Administrator Sample reported that CT Consultants donated a computer for the Madison Senior Center and thanked Ned Foley.

 

 

MAYOR’S REPORT

 

Mayor Evangelista reported the following:

 

  1. In previous years, the Village funded a concert in the park but due to a tight budget requested that Council to consider funding a Thursday concert in the park for 2005 through individual donations.
  2. Officers O’Leary and Shannon did a commendable job throughout the moving meth lab operation.
  3. The Senior Center Board had a construction walk through with Engineer Foley and Administrator Sample.
  4. The Crossing Guard program is moving forward.

 

Mayor Evangelista requested Council consider a resolution to honor Reverend Alvey and one in support of preservation of CDBG funding.

 

Motion by Mr. Toward, seconded by Mr. Vest, approving Resolution No 7-2005.  A RESOLUTION HONORING REVEREND WILLIAM GEORGE ALVEY FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY AND MINISTRY.

Roll call on the motion, 5yeas.  Resolution No. 7-2005 duly resolved.

 

Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Buck, approving Resolution No. 8-2005. A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE PRESERVATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG).

Roll call on the motion, 5yeas.  Resolution No. 8-2005 duly resolved.

 

Mayor Evangelista Reported the following dates:

            April 6th                    Fire Board

            April 7th                    Planning Commission

            April 11th                  Design & Review Board

            April 18th                  Regular Council Meeting

            April 20th                  Senior Board meeting

            April 21st                  Mayor’s Court

 

 

Mayor Evangelista requested a moment of silence in honor of Dick Collins who recently passed away.

 

Mayor Evangelista requested a ten minute recess followed by executive session in order to discuss legal, contractual and personnel issues.

Motion at 7:30 pm by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Loparo, to adjourn for a ten minute recess followed by executive session to discuss legal contractual and personnel issues. Roll call on the motion, 5 yeas.  Motion passed.  Mayor Evangelista informed everyone that there wouldn’t be any business after executive session.

 

 

 

Mayor Evangelista called the meeting to order at 8:19.

Council Members Mr. Britton, Mr. Buck, Mr. Loparo, Mr. Toward and Mr. Vest were present. Also in attendance; Mayor Evangelista, Administrator Sample, Solicitor Murray and Fiscal Officer Pinkert.

 

Motion by Mr. Buck, seconded by Mr. Toward, to adjourn.  Roll call, 5 yeas. Meeting adjourned at 8:20pm.

 

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