RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Mayor Evangelista called the Public Hearing to order at 7:00 pm. Council Members Mr. Britton, Mr. Buck, Mr. Burgard, Mr. Loparo, and Mr. Toward were present. Mr. Smith was absent. Also in attendance were Administrator Sample, Clerk-Treasurer Reed, Solicitor Murray, Chief Matty and Engineer Foley.
The purpose of this Public Hearing is for the Madison Village Storm Water Program. Administrator Sample stated that this is the first step in the requirement for the adoption of the storm water management. CT consultants, Engineer Foley and Chris LaGross have put together a document that was distributed. This document laid out all the requirements that need to be met for this program. This includes mailings being sent to the residents and the business community, posting on the website, creating maps showing all areas where storm water is deposited into streams, and all the different steps of the program. This matches the program that was set forth by Lake County Engineer Gills, listing all the requirements and testing procedures. It sets schedules and measures goals, housekeeping practices, catch basin cleaning, salt storage and application, and the enforcement, should something be detected.
With no further questions or comments, Mr. Burgard motioned to adjourn the Public Hearing. Mr. Toward seconded. All present were in favor.
Mayor Evangelista called the meeting to order at 7:14 pm and invited all in attendance to join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Council Members Mr. Britton, Mr. Buck, Mr. Burgard, Mr. Loparo, and Mr. Toward were present. Mr. Smith was absent. Also in attendance were Administrator Sample, Clerk-Treasurer Reed, Solicitor Murray, Engineer Foley and Chief Matty.
After the correction of the spelling of a word on page 2, Mr. Toward motioned to approve the minutes of the February 3, 2003 meeting. Mr. Buck seconded. All present were in favor except Mr. Loparo who abstained.
Clerk-Treasurer Reed presented Pay Ordinance #2039 totaling $67,606.17. Mr. Burgard motioned for approval of Pay Ordinance #2039. Mr. Britton seconded. All present were in favor.
Mr. Joe Hejduk of 5569 Middle Ridge Road is here to discuss the snowplow ordinance. He does not consider himself a ‘renegade’. He has been a Madison resident all his life. He is tired of being pushed around with rules and regulations that a lot of the residents know nothing of. He did a little research because he was told that the snowplows were pushing in the fire hydrants. In Squares Acres there are 15 hydrants. Eleven of them are in the middle of resident’s yards. Four of them might be of concern. One on the corner of Deerfield and Square Drive is plowed in. His concern is that a Village employee plow operator is responsible, and he has seen other hydrants plowed in as well. He feels that a snowplow driver is no more of a hazard backing out of driveways than a UPS driver or mail truck. He feels the Council doesn’t need to get into issuing permits and such for snowplowing.
Marjorie Foust of Square Drive is one of Joe Hejduk’s customers. She is a senior citizen on a fixed income, but Mr. Hejduk plows her driveway out of the goodness of his heart. She could not afford to pay to have her drive plowed. He doesn’t plow snow in the street, he cleans out around her mailbox and he does a good job. She feels a permit would be a hardship on plow drivers.
Discussion was held between Administrator Sample, Joe Hejduk and various other Council members discussing the pros and cons of the Ordinance. Administrator Sample reminded everyone that the purpose of this ordinance is for the safety of everyone involved.
ORDINANCE #8-2003 was read by Administrator Sample for the second time. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AN EASEMENT FOR ACCESS INGRESS AND EGRESS ACROSS A PORTION OF MADISON VILLAGE’S PROPERTY LOCATED AT EDWARDS STREET, MADISON, OHIO. Mr. Loparo motioned to suspend the three reading rule. Mr. Britton seconded. All present were in favor. Mr. Loparo motioned for passage of Ordinance #8-2003. Mr. Buck seconded. All present were in favor.
ORDINANCE # 47-2002 was read by Administrator Sample. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE #33-1996, AS AMENDED, AND THE DISTRICT MAP AND DISTRICT MAP DESIGNATIONS WHICH FORM A PART OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF MADISON BY CHANGING THE LAND USE OF AND REZONING CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE SWEET BRIAR SUBDIVISION IN MADISON VILLAGE, FROM “M-1” LIMITED INDUSTRY TO “R-3” MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT. (Tabled) Mr. Buck motioned to remove Ordinance 47-2002 from the table. Mr. Loparo seconded. All present were in favor. Mr. Loparo motioned for passage of Ordinance #47-2002. Mr. Buck seconded. All present were in favor.
ORDINANCE #2-2003 was read by Administrator Sample for the third time. 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, 2003. Mr. Britton motioned for passage of Ordinance #2-2003. Mr. Toward seconded. All present voted no. Ordinance #2-2003 failed for lack of passage.
AMENDED ORDINANCE #2-2003 was read by Administrator Sample for the second time. 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, 2003. Mr. Britton motioned for suspension of the three reading rule. Mr. Buck seconded. All present were in favor. Mr. Burgard motioned for passage of Amended Ordinance #2-2003. Mr. Toward seconded. All present were in favor.
ORDINANCE #4-2003 was read by Administrator Sample for the second time. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE #48-1991 SO AS TO ADD NEW SECTION 377.01, 377.02 AND 377.03 TO THE GENERAL TRAFFIC CODE REGULATING THE REGISTRATION AND CONDUCT OF SNOW PLOW OPERATORS.
ORDINANCE #5-2003 was read by Administrator Sample for the second time. AN ORDINANCE REPLACING SECTION 12 (d)(1)(2) OF ORDINANCE 22-1985 OF THE VILLAGE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE #6-2003 was read by Administrator Sample for the second time.
AN ORDINANCE REPLACING SECTION 12 (d)(1)(2) OF ORDINANCE 22-1985 OF THE VILLAGE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE #7-2003 was read by Administrator Sample for the second time. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 37-1985 AND SECTION 7(c) OF THE POLICE PERSONNEL HANDBOOK AS TO MODIFY THE FULL TIME OFFICERS, PATROLMEN AND EMPLOYEES’ ABILITY TO TAKE HOLIDAYS OFF IN ADVANCE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE #9-2003 was read by Administrator Sample for the second time. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE #33-1996 AS AMENDING THE ZONING CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF MADISON AND ITS ZONING DISTRICT MAP INCORPORATED THEREIN SO AS TO CHANGE THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF PHASE 3 OF HUNTINGTON WOODS SUBDIVISION FROM R-2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO R-3 MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mr. Britton reported that Wednesday February 19, 2003 would be the next fireboard meeting. He also wanted to make everyone aware that the dates of the Madison Old Fashioned Days will be July 31, August 1, 2 and 3, 2003.
Mr. Toward reported that he has heard compliments regarding the snowplowing crew. He also reported that he has received a final estimate on repainting the water tower. The company that did it the first time is excited to possibly do it again. It will not exceed $20,000. Considering the cost of inflation, he feels this is pretty reasonable. He will get a letter together for the area merchants to see if anyone is interested in the advertising.
Mr. Buck reported that he attended the February 10, 2003 Planning Commission meeting. There was a Public Hearing regarding the proposed Dollar General Store on the south side of the Madison Post Office. The regular Planning Commission meeting started with hearing a request from Cocca Development LTD of Boardman, Ohio for a conditional use permit to build a Dollar General Store. Planning Commission unanimously approved and forwarded the request to Village Council. Also, Ralph Hart requested a zoning change on parcel #2A-6-E-1 consisting of 11.9 acres located on East Main St. He requested a change from R-2 single family to A-1 agriculture. Planning Commission voted unanimously to forward the request to Village Council to set a date for a Public Hearing. The next Planning Commission meeting will be held March 10, 2003 at 7:00 pm in Village Hall.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
Engineer Foley reported that in addition to working on the storm water management program, he has received plans from Betteley for the development of the property adjacent to the YMCA. Huntington Woods also have plans in the works. Work is also being done at the booster station in the Parkway project and the East Main sanitary sewers.
SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT
Chief Matty reported that the January Safe Driver Award was awarded to Mary Ann Brown of Lakewood, Ohio. She was observed wearing her seat belt, driving the speed limit and using her turn signals.
Two training sessions are scheduled. Both Sergeants will be attending mid-management training classes. They will attend the same class, but at different times and at different locations. Sergeant Verdi will attend in Reynoldsburg, Ohio on June 24, 25 and 26, 2003. Sergeant Shannon will attend on June 16, 17 and 18, 2003 in Toledo, Ohio.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Administrator Sample advised that the Public Hearing be set regarding the request from Ralph Hart for the zoning change on parcel #2A-6-E-1 from R-2 to A-1. Mr. Britton motioned to set that Public Hearing for April 7, 2003 at 6:45 pm. Mr. Buck seconded. All present were in favor.
Administrator Sample would like authorization from Council to bid for the three-year garbage program. The current contract is over on July 1, 2003. Primarily, it will remain the same and hopefully the Village will be able to receive a good rate again. Mr. Loparo motioned to authorize Administrator Sample to bid for the garbage program. Mr. Buck seconded. All present were in favor.
The new list of delinquent income taxes should be in soon. Solicitor Murray will then be able to send letters and proceed with prosecution.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Evangelista reported that Council received a copy of the income tax review chart. Hopefully the bad economic year will turn around and revenues can recover.
Mr. Britton, Solicitor Murray and Mayor Evangelista met with Trustee Paul Brunner and Township Solicitor Ron Graham regarding the inside millage talks. A written agreement was not reached on the day of the meeting as planned. The next step is for the Township to come up with some kind of written agreement for the Village and the Township.
The American Veterans will be displaying their miniature Viet Nam wall in August. Mayor Evangelista will notify the businesses of this four-day event.
Mayor Evangelista is accepting resumes for those wishing to be on the Architectural Review Board.
Mayor Evangelista recommended to Council that Clerk-Treasurer Reed be appointed as Tax Administrator. Mr. Toward motioned to appoint Clerk-Treasurer Reed as Tax Administrator. Mr. Burgard seconded. All present were in favor. Congratulations David.
The police handbook update committee will consist of Mr. Britton, Solicitor Murray and Mayor Evangelista. He asked Chief Matty to pick one officer to be on that committee. When that is done, they will begin the update.
Mayor Evangelista received in the mail a letter asking for a representative for District 7 of the Ohio Public Works Commission. He would like Administrator Sample to put his name in for this appointment. This is for setting up the district reviews for monies for different projects.
Some upcoming dates include: February 20, 2003 is Mayor’s Court, March 3, 2003 is the next Council meeting, March 10, 2003 is the next Planning Commission meeting, March 13, 2003 is the Madison- Perry Area Chamber of Commerce Recognition Dinner, March 17, 2003 will be a Council meeting and March 20, 2003 will be Mayor’s Court.
Mayor Evangelista asked Council to adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of legal. No further business is to be conducted after Executive Session. At 8:15 pm, Mr. Burgard motioned to adjourn to Executive Session. Mr. Britton seconded. All present were in favor.
Council convened from Executive Session at 9:13 pm and adjourned at 9:15 pm.
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