COUNCIL MINUTES
VILLAGE OF MADISON
Regular Meeting
April 5, 2004
Mayor Evangelista called the meeting to order at 7:05 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. Burgard, Mr. Loparo, 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. Britton, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on March 15, 2004. Roll call on the motion, 5 yeas.
Fiscal Officer Pinkert presented Pay Ordinance #2065 totaling $214,463.75. Mr. Vest inquired why the payment for the truck was listed as a lease. Administrator Sample said that it is a lease to purchase program. Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Vest, to approve Pay Ordinance #2065. Roll call on the motion, 4 yeas and 1 abstain (Mr. Buck). Motion passed.
Chuck Payne, 104 West Main, said that the everything is ready for the car shows to start in May and also requested approval from Council to utilize the Village Park for parking during an event on May 16, 2004. Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Burgard, to approve Chuck Payne’s request to park cars in the park during an event on May 15, 2004. Roll call, 5 yeas. Motion passed.
Mayor Evangelista introduced Boy Scout Chris Johnson. Chris Johnson explained that his plan for his eagle scout project is to install a drinking fountain at Dana’s Park, and asked for approval from Council. Chris Johnson answered questions from Council regarding timing and costs and said that if Council approves his project, his next step is to get approval from the scouting council. All members expressed support for the project.
ORDINANCE NO. 19-2004 was read by Administrator Sample, second 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. Vest requested that the money for the sale of the land be set aside for more permanent projects rather than just put in the general fund for operation expenses. Administrator Sample explained that it would be receipted into the general fund and then appropriated for specific projects.
ORDINANCE NO. 20-2004 was read by Administrator Sample, first reading. AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING DANA PINKERT TO THE POSITION OF VILLAGE FISCAL OFFICER IN ACCORDINANCE OF THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 733.262 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Solicitor Michael Murray explained that the former Clerk-Treasurer’s elected term was effective April 1, 2004 and that an appointment for the Fiscal Officer is needed to fill that position.
Motion by Mr. Buck, seconded by Mr. Burgard, to suspend the three reading rule for Ordinance No. 20-2004. Roll call, 5 yeas. Motion passed. Motion by Mr. Buck, seconded by Mr. Burgard, to approve Ordinance No. 20-2004. Roll call, 5 yeas. Ordinance No. 20-2004 duly passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 21-2004 was read by Administrator Sample, first reading. AN ORDINANCE REQUESTING THAT THE DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE STATE OF OHIO REVIEW AND CONSIDER THE SPEED ZONE STUDY FOR STATE ROUTES 84 AND 528 IN THE VILLAGE OF MADISON, OHIO, AS DEVELOPED BY THE VILLAGE’S ENGINEER AND CONSULTANT; AND DETERMINE AND DECLARE A REASONABLE VEHICULAR SPEED LIMIT FOR THESE PUBLIC ROADWAYS WITHIN THE VILLAGE LIMITS.
Engineer Foley explained that a study was completed for speed zones and that the ordinance is to approve submitting it to the Director of Transportation to review in order to address speed zones in the Village of Madison. Mr. Vest inquired about costs. Engineer Foley said that there are no costs to submit the study.
Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Britton, to suspend the three reading rule for Ordinance No. 21-2004. Roll call, 5 yeas. Motion passed. Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Vest, to approve Ordinance No. 21-2004. Roll call, 5 yeas. Ordinance No. 21-2004 duly passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 23-2004 was read by Administrator Sample, first reading. AN ORDINANCE CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MATTHEW GOSNIK AS A PART-TIME PATROLMAN FOR THE VILLAGE OF MADISON POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR A PROBATIONARY PERIOD OF SIX(6) MONTHS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Burgard, to suspend the three reading rule for Ordinance No. 23-2004. Roll call, 5 yeas. Motion passed. Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Buck, to approve Ordinance No. 23-2004. Roll call, 5 yeas. Ordinance No. 23-2004 duly passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 24-2004 was read by Administrator Sample, first reading. AN ORDINANCE CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF DWAYNE LARUSCH AS A PART-TIME PATROLMAN FOR THE VILLAGE OF MADISON POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR A PROBATIONARY PERIOD OF SIX(6) MONTHS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Loparo, to suspend the three reading rule for Ordinance No. 24-2004. Roll call, 5 yeas. Motion passed. Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Vest, to approve Ordinance No. 24-2004. Roll call, 5 yeas. Ordinance No. 24-2004 duly passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 25-2004 was read by Administrator Sample, first reading. AN ORDINANCE CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF PAUL SHOOK AS A PART-TIME PATROLMAN FOR THE VILLAGE OF MADISON POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR A PROBATIONARY PERIOD OF SIX(6) MONTHS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Buck, to suspend the three reading rule for Ordinance No. 25-2004. Roll call, 5 yeas. Motion passed. Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Buck, to approve Ordinance No. 25-2004. Roll call, 5 yeas. Ordinance No. 25-2004 duly passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 26-2004 was read by Administrator Sample, first reading. AN ORDINANCE CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF DUSTIN SMOOT AS A PART-TIME PATROLMAN FOR THE VILLAGE OF MADISON POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR A PROBATIONARY PERIOD OF SIX(6) MONTHS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Motion by Mr. Burgard, seconded by Mr. Britton, to suspend the three reading rule for Ordinance No. 26-2004. Roll call, 5 yeas. Motion passed. Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Vest, to approve Ordinance No. 26-2004. Roll call, 5 yeas. Ordinance No. 26-2004 duly passed.
Solicitor Murray administered the oath of office for patrolman to Matthew Gosnik, Dwayne Larusch. Paul Smoot and Dustin Smoot
ORDINANCE NO. 27-2004 was read by Administrator Sample, first 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 5-2004 was read by Administrator Sample. A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE NECESSITY TO IMPROVE CERTAIN STREETS IN THE VILLAGE BY SUPPLYING THE SAME WITH ELECTRIC STREET LIGHTING, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Burgard, to approve Resolution No. 5-2004. Roll call, 5 yeas. Resolution No. 5-2004 duly adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 6-2004 was read by Administrator Sample. A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING APRIL 2004 AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH. Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Burgard, to approve Resolution No. 6-2004. Roll call, 5 yeas. Resolution No. 6-2004 duly adopted.
Mr. Britton reported that there is a Fire Board meeting April 7, 2004, at 7:30 pm. Mr. Britton gave an update on the car for Old Fashioned Days and indicated that the Old Fashioned Days Board would be willing to donate $100.00 to Chris Johnson towards his eagle scout project.
Mr. Vest requested everyone be aware of the kids playing outside due to the warmer weather and wished everyone a blessed Easter.
Mr. Loparo, nothing to report.
Mr. Buck reported Lakeland Community College had a groundbreaking for their new facility.
Mr. Burgard, nothing to report.
Engineer Foley reported that a pre-construction meeting for the River Street booster station project is scheduled.
Police Chief Matty reported that Sergeant Verdi has been recognized by the YMCA for his annual liftathon that raises money for YMCA scholarships.
Administrator Sample reported the following:
The Village will be using 3M product for lining of the crosswalks.
The cemetery clearing should be finished in a week to ten days.
Request for Council to consider redistributing the revenue for graves and burials by discontinuing the allocation to the to the endowment fund.
The Parks & Cemetery crews will be starting this week.
The tree-planting program is starting and there are about 20 people on the list with about 25 trees available.
The annual report for storm water management is due soon and that to date the Village has spent about $12,000 on storm water management.
Mayor Evangelista reported the following:
Mayor’s Court had a sign language interpreter at the last session and the service will be available in the future if needed.
Gerald Walker will be added as a Village employee. He has been contracting with the Village for mayor’s court services and by adding him as an employee with a set wage the Village will be saving money.
American Legion Post 112 is donating a civil war era style cannon for the Village Park.
He attended the groundbreaking for the Lakeland facility and that both the president of Lakeland Community College and the owner of the facility Rick Ferris are excited about the project.
Mayor Evangelista reported the following schedule of meetings:
Planning Commission April 12, 2004
Design & Review Board April 14, 2004
Village Council April 19, 2004
Mayor’s Court April 22, 2004
Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Buck, to recess until 8:00 pm and then adjourn to executive session for personnel. Roll call, 5 yeas.
Council ended executive session at 10:00 pm. Council members Mr. Britton, Mr. Buck, Mr. Burgard, Mr. Loparo, and Mr. Vest were present. Also in attendance, Mayor Evangelista, Solicitor Murray, and Police Chief Matty.
ORDINANCE NO. 28-2004 was read by Mayor Evangelista, first reading. AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE POSITION OF LIEUTENANT FOR THE MADISON VILLAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF PAY AND THE DUTIES FOR SAID POSITION AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Vest, to suspend the three reading rule for Ordinance No. 28-2004. Roll call, 5 yeas. Motion passed. Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Buck, to approve Ordinance No. 28-2004. Roll call, 5 yeas. Ordinance No. 28-2004 duly passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 29-2004 was read by Mayor Evangelista, first reading. AN ORDINANCE CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MARK FORSYTHE AS A LIEUTENANT FOR THE MADISON VILLAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR A PROBATIONARY PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Vest, to suspend the three reading rule for Ordinance No. 29-2004. Roll call, 5 yeas. Motion passed. Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Loparo, to approve Ordinance No. 29-2004. Roll call, 5 yeas. Ordinance No. 29-2004 duly passed.
Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Buck, to adjourn. Roll call, 5 yeas. Meeting Adjourned at 10:19 p.m.
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