COUNCIL MINUTES
VILLAGE OF MADISON
Regular Meeting
February 16, 2004
Mayor Evangelista called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m., welcomed Madison Township Trustees Pete Wayman and Frank Ashton and Madison Township Solicitor Ron Graham 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, Solicitor Murray, Fiscal Officer Pinkert, Police Chief Matty and Engineer Foley.
Motion by Mr. Buck, seconded by Mr. Burgard, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on February 2, 2004, as presented. Roll call on the motion, 6 yeas.
Fiscal Officer Pinkert presented Pay Ordinance #2062 totaling $77,353.24. Motion by Mr. Burgard, seconded by Mr. Buck, to approve Pay Ordinance #2062. Roll call on the motion, 6 yeas.
Jack Lading, 603 W. Main Street, inquired about the bid on the property on Edwards Street and asked how long it has been vacant. Mayor Evangelista said the minimum bid is $25,000 and Administrator Sample said that the property has been vacant since 1968.
Mr. Lading also inquired about the gas light presented at the Planning Commission meeting. He expressed safety concerns and suggested the Planning Commission meetings have a fire officer in attendance to address safety issues. Mayor Evangelista supported the suggestion. Administrator Sample said that before any action is taken to install the gas lights, the Fire Chief would have to give approval.
Tim Reagan, 480 Tappan Oval, commented that the recycling pick-up is as bad as the garbage pick-up. He also expressed concerns about the proposed budget with expenses being more than revenues and said that if the Village has a willing buyer for the Edwards property, it should take any reasonable offer.
Clay Crosley, 212 Michelle Street, made a complaint about the garbage collection and also requested that Council consider a change in signage at Route 84 and Dayton Rd. because it is hard to see on coming traffic. Mayor Evangelista said that the Madison Village sign is being moved.
Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Buck, to approve Ordinance NO. 5-2004. Roll call on the motion, 6 yeas. Ordinance No. 5-2004 duly approved.
ORDINANCE NO. 7-2004 was read by Administrator Sample, second 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.
Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Britton, to suspend the three reading rule for Ordinance No. 7-2004. Roll call, 6 yeas. Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Britton, to approve Ordinance NO. 7-2004. Roll call on the motion, 6 yeas. Ordinance No. 7-2004 duly approved.
ORDINANCE NO. 8-2004 was read by Administrator Sample, second 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.
ORDINANCE NO 9-2004 was read by Administrator Sample, first reading. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RATES TO BE CHARGED FOR WATER AND WATER SERVICE; PROVIDING RULES, REGULATIONS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE MADISON VILLAGE WATERWORKS SYSTEM; DECLARING A MISDEMEANOR FOR VIOLATIONS AND IMPOSING PENALTIES THEREFORE; REPEALING ORDINANCES NO. 48-1994, 16-2000 AND 6-2002; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE NO 10-2004 was read by Administrator Sample, first reading. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RATES TO BE CHARGED FOR SANITARY SEWAGE SERVICE; PROVIDING RULES, REGULATIONS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE MADISON VILLAGE SANITARY SEWAGE SYSTEM; DECLARING A MISDEMEANOR FOR VIOLATIONS AND IMPOSING PENALTIES THEREFORE; REPEALING ORDINANCES NO. 49-1994, 74-1994, 46-1996, 7-2002, 44-2003; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE NO. 12-2004 was read by Administrator Sample, first reading. AN ORDINANCE CONFIRMING THE FINAL APPOINTMENT OF JAMES MIDDLETON AS A FULL-TIME PATROLMAN FOR THE MADISON VILLAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Motion by Mr. Burgard, seconded by Mr. Buck to suspend the three reading rule for Ordinance No. 12-2004. Roll call, 6 yeas. Motion passed. Motion by Mr. Burgard, seconded by Mr. Buck to approve Ordinance No. 12-2004. Roll call, 6 yeas. Ordinance No. 12-2004 duly passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 13-2004 was read by Administrator Sample, first reading. AN ORDINANCE CONFIRMING THE FINAL APPOINTMENT OF THURSTON KURT SVERGKO AS A FULL-TIME PATROLMAN FOR THE MADISON VILLAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Loparo to suspend the three reading rule for Ordinance No. 13-2004. Roll call, 6 yeas. Motion passed. Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Burgard to approve Ordinance No. 13-2004. Roll call, 6 yeas. Ordinance No. 13-2004 duly passed.
MARNI INC.
Marni, Inc. representative, Jim Aveni explained that the property Marni, Inc. is developing as a residential subdivision can’t be approved for on-site waste and requested that Council consider annexing the property. He said the Marni, Inc. is seeking access to public sewers and suggested the property be included in the proposed Sidley annexation agreement specifically for utilities. Solicitor Murray said that he did receive a letter from Mr. Veni and that he will distribute it to Council this week.
Mr. Britton, nothing to report.
Mr. Toward, nothing to report.
Mr. Vest had a complaint about the garbage and recycling collection and asked if the Village controls the recycling. Administrator Sample said that although the same company is doing the recycling collection, that contract is with Lake County and that any complaints he receives
are passed on to Lake County.
Mr. Loparo, nothing to report.
Mr. Buck gave an update on the Planning Commission meeting on February 9, 2004.
Mr. Burgard said that he has received complaints from citizen about garbage collection.
Engineer Foley reported that the Parkway sewer is fully operational and that bids were opened on the River Street booster project. He added that the plan for the pump station is to remove the structure in the spring. Administrator Sample added that some of the equipment will be utilized elsewhere in the Village
Police Chief Matty, nothing to report.
Administrator Sample reported the following:
Draft 2A of the budget is available on the website and that hopefully the appropriation ordinance will pass at the March 1st meeting.
Barry Densmore offered to handle the Village auction free of charge and suggested that the Fire District and Madison Township combine with the Village in order to benefit from Mr. Densmore’s offer.
The Village is forming a Committee for Records Destruction.
Mayor Evangelista recognized Madison Township Trustees Frank Ashton, Pete Wayman and Solicitor Ron Graham and said that there will be business to discuss as soon as Trustee Paul Brunner arrives. Mayor Evangelista also recognized Mr. Sidley in attendance.
Mayor Evangelista also reported the following:
Jack Kapalka of Hyder Drive has been chosen for appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Motion By Mr. Toward, seconded by Mr. Britton, approving the appointment of Jack Kapalka to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Roll call, 6 yeas. Motion passed.
Madison Perry Chamber of Commerce recognition dinner is March 18th with Don Welsh receiving the 2004 Community Service Award and Rideout IGA the 2004 Business of the Year Award. Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Vest, supporting the Madison Perry Chamber of Commerce in recognition of Don Welsh for the 2004 Community Service award and Rideout IGA for the 2004 Business of the year award. Roll call, 6 yeas. Motion Passed
The 211 Program is in place, a program which supplies information and referrals 24/7 to connect residents of Lake County with needs to human service programs.
The School district is putting a renewal issue that won’t increase or create new taxes on the ballot March 4, 2004. He requested that Council support the issue with a resolution.
Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Buck, to support the Madison Schools levy on the ballot in March. Roll call, 6 yeas. Motion passed.
Reverend Alvey is taking donations for Concerts in the Park a summer event in the Village on Thursdays. In the past, Madison Village has supported the event with a $400 donation. Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Buck, to approve a $400.00 donation to Madison Concerts in the Park. Roll call, 6 yeas. Motion passed.
Mayor Evangelista reported the following schedule of meetings:
Senior Board Meeting February 17, 2004
Block watch February 25, 2004
Mayor’s Court February 26, 2004
Village Council March 1, 2004
Health District Advisory Council March 3, 2004
Mayor Evangelista welcomed Madison Township Trustees Frank Ashton, Pete Wayman and Paul Brunner and Madison Township Solicitor Ron Graham and turned the meeting over to Solicitor Murray.
Solicitor Murray gave background information on the proposed annexation and said that there are a few areas that have to be resolved. The property owner’s involvement, services to be provided and disbursement of income and real estate taxes.
There was a discussion about the annexation agreement with respect to time limits and services provided and sharing of taxes. Village Council and the Trustees agreed to get a clarification on the Ohio General Assembly SB No. 5 regarding annexations with respect to the taxes before finalizing the agreement.
Mayor Evangelista said that the final agreement should be beneficial to the Village, Township and Mr. Sidley.
Administrator Sample said that he is contacting the adjacent property owners.
An informal poll resulted in support of the agreement being perpetual.
Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Buck, to adjourn. Roll call, 6 yeas. Meeting Adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
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