COUNCIL MINUTES
VILLAGE OF MADISON
Regular Meeting
February 2, 2004
Mayor Evangelista called the meeting to order at 7:03 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, Mr. Toward and Mr. Vest were present. Also in attendance, Mayor Evangelista, Administrator Sample, Fiscal Officer Pinkert, Police Chief Matty and Eric Haibach for Engineer Foley.
Motion by Loparo, seconded by Burgard, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on January 19, 2004, as presented. Roll call on the motion, 6 yeas.
Fiscal Officer Pinkert presented Pay Ordinance #2061 totaling $144,665.54. Motion by Burgard, seconded by Toward, for approval of Pay Ordinance #2061. Roll call on the motion, 6 yeas.
Richard Harmon, 7647 S. Ridge East, asked if the Village is willing to discuss forming a police district with Madison Township. Administrator Sample said that the issue has been discussed many times since the early 1970’s. He added that the Village is required to have a Chief of Police and that Village residents would be paying more and getting less police protection if a district is formed.
Chuck Paine, 104 West Main Street, expressed his appreciation for the work the road crew does to keep the streets and sidewalks clear.
Mayor Evangelista read a statement from a resident thanking the Village for replacing his mailbox.
ORDINANCE NO. 7-2004 was read by Administrator Sample, first reading. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR AND THE FISCAL OFFICER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH JAMES G. ZUPKA C.P.A., INC. FOR RECONCILIATION OF THE VILLAGE FISCAL RECORDS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE NO. 8-2004 was read by Administrator Sample, first reading. AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE VILLAGE OF MADISON, STATE OF OHIO, DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2004.
Mr. Britton commended the Village Street Department and the Police Department for their good work. He also said that there is a Fire Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. on February 4, 2004.
Mr. Toward said that although the garbage pick-up has improved, the schedule could be more consistent. He expressed concerns that the workers were on both sides of the street, not wearing safety vests and that the garbage company is using an unmarked rental truck and said that it should be clearly marked.
Mr. Vest also gave compliments to the road crew for snow removal.
Mr. Loparo asked what recourse the Village regarding the garbage contract with World resource Recovery. The Village solicitor explained that a letter was sent putting the company on notice of breech of contract in December and that the Village can express a willingness to resolve the problems by following up with two letters.
Mr. Buck gave an update on the Special Meeting of Painesville Council regarding relocating Lake Hospital from Painesville to Concord. He added that based on the information presented, he supports the hospital staying in Painesville.
Mr. Burgard said that he received a positive comment from a resident noting the road crews working on Sunday.
Eric Haibach said that there were some equipment problems today with the Parkway Pump Station abandonment project but that the line should be open in 1 to 2 days.
Police Chief Matty reported that John O’Leary is advancing up to a Class A Auxiliary Officer. He also said that January 28th was the Peers Learning Usable Skills (PLUS) graduation and on February 7, 2004, the Police Department is providing seat belt checks.
Village Solicitor Mike Murray administered the oath of office for advancement to John O’ Leary.
Mayor Evangelista inquired about the Block Watch set-up for the South side of the Village. Chief Matty said that it isn’t complete yet.
Mr. Vest asked about the speed sentry included in the Police Department budget. Chief Matty said that it is a speed monitoring unit and that although the County will loan one to the Village, it is only available few times a year. Chief Matty concluded by saying the deadline for plow contractors to get a permit is February 4, 2004.
Administrator Sample reported that salt purchases for January are $13,000 and that is about half of the annual budget for salt.
He also said that Lake County has increased water rates by 50% in the past 26 months, the Village has only increased rates by 10% in that time and that Council may have to consider another rate increase.
Administrator Sample also passed on a positive comment about the holiday music and downtown decorations from a resident.
Mayor Evangelista stated that he is still accepting resumes for the Board of Zoning Appeals and he will be making an appointment on February 16, 2004, the next regular meeting.
The Mayor encouraged Council members to submit any special budget requests to Administrator Sample.
Mayor Evangelista also made the following announcements:
Madison Township trustees will attend the next regular meeting on the 16th of February in order to get the Sidley property annexation agreement signed.
The assessment from the Lake County General Health District is $15,538.00.
Effective January 1, 2004, the Lake County Commissioners won’t be funding the Lake County Local Emergency Planning Committee. That agency is assembling a committee to look for ways to fund the commission.
Applications for designated quiet zone status are available through Senator Latourette’s office and suggested the Village file to get a quiet zone designation.
Mayor Evangelista reported the following schedule of meetings:
Planning Commission February 9, 2004
Village Council February 16, 2004
Mayor’s Court February 19, 2004
Mr. Buck inquired about income tax on lottery winnings. The Village Solicitor said that he is working on changes to the tax code for both lottery winnings and “S” Corporation income tax assessments and that he should have something to include lottery winnings at the next meeting. He added that the issue for “S” Corporations tax assessments should be on the ballot in November.
There was a discussion about changing the bid for the specifications for the Edward Street land and Council agreed to leave the bid at a minimum of $25,000.
Motion by Britton, seconded by Burgard, to adjourn. Roll call, 6 yeas. Meeting Adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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