Mayor Reed called the meeting to order at 7:00PM and invited those in attendance to join in the pledge of allegiance. Council members Mr. Britton, Mr. Burgard, Mr. Evangelista, Mrs. Kopczak, Mr. Loparo and Mr. Smith were present. Also in attendance were Clerk-Treasurer Butler, Solicitor Collins, Engineer Foley, Chief Matty and Administrator Sample.
Mr. Loparo motioned to approve the minutes of the February 5, 2001 Regular Meeting. Mr. Evangelista seconded. All present were in favor except Mr. Smith who abstained. Clerk-Treasurer Butler presented Pay Order No. 1997 totaling $59,632.66. Mr. Burgard motioned for approval. Mr. Loparo seconded. All present were in favor except Mr. Smith who abstained.
Administrator Sample suggested that Council pass the legislation that makes additional appropriations in order that Pay Order 1997 be approved in its entirety.
OLD BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 7-2001 was
read by Solicitor Collins for the third time.
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT
EXPENSES AND FOR OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE VILLAGE OF MADISON, OHIO, FOR THE
PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2001, TO AND INCLUDING MARCH 31, 2001, AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
Mr. Burgard then withdrew his motion to approve Pay Order No. 1997. Mr. Loparo withdrew his motion to second until such time as Ordinance No. 7-2001 was passed. Mr. Evangelista motioned for passage of Ordinance No. 7-2001. Mr. Britton seconded. Discussion followed. Administrator Sample explained that Ordinance No. 7-2001 increases the temporary appropriations for the Senior Citizen Fund from $8,000 to $22,550. This increase was necessary in order to pay first quarter Senior Citizen expenses.
All present were in favor.
Mr. Burgard motioned to
approve Pay Order No. 1997. Mr.
Loparo seconded. All present were
in favor.
VISITORS
None
OLD BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
Mayor Reed presented an update to Council with regard to the Senior Center Budget for 2001. Although the Senior Center Board Members have unanimously approved the proposed 2001 Budget, Madison Township has not. Mayor Reed will meet with Township Trustee Pete Wayman tomorrow evening to discuss the specific item of a part time assistant to the director at a proposed $10 per hour pay rate. Mr. Wayman has suggested the possibility of recruiting a volunteer for this position. Discussion followed.
Mayor Reed asked Council if Ordinance No. 6-2001 should continue to be tabled until after meeting with Madison Township Trustee Pete Wayman. Council Members were all in agreement that Ordinance No. 6-2001 continue to be tabled.
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 9-2001 was read by Solicitor Collins for the first time. AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN STREETS FOR PUBLIC USE WITHIN PHASE 1 OF THE HUNTINGTON WOOD SUBDIVISION. Mr. Evangelista motioned to suspend the three reading rule. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor. Mr. Evangelista motioned for passage. Mr. Burgard seconded. All present were in favor.
Mayor Reed shared with Council that he would discuss the overpass/underpass crossing in the Village with Trustee Wayman, Madison Township, at tomorrow evenings meeting. Mayor Reed has suggested tentatively organizing a meeting with Council and the Township Trustees for a discussion or workshop regarding improvements in the Village.
RESOLUTION NO. 6-2001 was read by Solicitor Collins. A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR, AND ENCOURAGING CONSTRUCTION OF, A RAILROAD OVERPASS AND GRADE SEPARATION IMPROVEMENT IN MADISON VILLAGE. Mr. Evangelista motioned for passage. Mr. Loparo seconded. Discussion followed regarding the costs involved in support of the project. Solicitor Collins suggested amending the Resolution to authorize the Administrator to take initial steps to identify available funds for the cost of the improvement project. Mr. Evangelista rescinded his motion for passage. Mr. Loparo rescinded his second to the motion and suggested amending Section 3 of the Resolution. Solicitor Collins recommended Section 3 to read: MADISON VILLAGE COUNCIL HEREBY AUTHORIZES AND DIRECTS THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR TO TAKE INITIAL STEPS TO IDENTIFY AVAILABLE FUNDS FOR THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Mr. Loparo suggested amending Section 2 as well. Solicitor Collins suggested adding to Section 2: AND HEREBY AUTHORIZES AND DIRECTS THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR TO MEET WITH SAID PUBLIC OFFICIALS FOR SAID PURPOSE. Mr. Evangelista motioned to amend Resolution No. 6-2001 as recommended. Mr. Loparo seconded. All present were in favor. Mr. Evangelista motioned for passage of Amended Resolution No. 6-2001. Mr. Loparo seconded. All present were in favor.
RESOLUTION NO. 7-2001 was read by Solicitor Collins. A RESOLUTION IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF LOUANNA BILLINGTON FOR BEING NAMED AS THE RECIPIENT OF THE 2001 COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD BY THE MADISON-PERRY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Mr. Loparo motioned for passage. Mr. Britton seconded.
All present were in favor.
.
RESOLUTION NO. 8-2001 was
read by Solicitor Collins. A
RESOLUTION IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF THE COLLINS FAMILY UPON THE OCCASION OF
THEIR BUSINESS, COLLINS FOOD PRIDE, BEING NAMED AS THE RECIPIENT OF THE 2001
BUISINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD BY THE MADISON-PERRY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Mr. Evangelista motioned for passage.
Mr. Loparo seconded. All
present were in favor.
Mayor Reed announced
that these Resolutions would be presented at the March 22nd annual
dinner meeting of the Madison-Perry Area Chamber of Commerce.
Village Gas Wells
Mayor
Reed spoke briefly of the Lake County Development Council meeting he attended
today and the facts shared with regard to
the
drastic increase in the price of natural gas from $1.60 per 100 square feet to
the current price of $7 per 100 square feet.
Mayor Reed suggested the Village consider having the undeveloped 22 acres
of property just North of Middle Ridge Road and West of Route 528 examined to
determine if there is gas on the property.
He then asked Solicitor Collins to review the Village Ordinance
pertaining to gas wells. Solicitor
Collins stated that the Ordinance requires 20 acres minimum, requires wells to
be no closer than 300 feet from any property line or public right of way, 500
feet from any structure or building and available in the A-1 and M-1 and M-2
Districts. As this property
in consideration is zoned R-1, it would not qualify.
Local Government Funds
Mayor
Reed received correspondence from the Commissioners Office associated with the
elimination of local government funding
based
on the State’s calculation this year. It
will not be completely eliminated; however, it may decrease according to the
letter received. Commissioners
produced a resolution to the State representatives requesting that the local
government funding not be modified. Administrator
Sample noted that Madison Village received $180,000 in local government funding
last year. Based on last year’s
percentages, the Village’s 4.6 percent increase will most likely be frozen for
two years. Mayor Reed and
Council requested Mr. Collins prepare a Resolution opposing the change and
modification of local government funds.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mr.
Burgard reported on the Planning Commission meeting of February 12th.
Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit requested by Claude
Paquet on behalf of True North Energy to sell gasoline at 72 North Lake Street.
Also discussed at the February 12th meeting was the Political
Sign Section of the Zoning Code. Mr.
Burgard requested Mr. Collins report on that issue.
Mr. Collins stated that the Planning Commission approved the change to
the Political Sign Ordinance, Section 9.17 of the Zoning Code which would
increase from 1 to 3, the number of political signs permitted on each parcel
provided that no two political signs be less than 10 feet apart.
The 30-day requirement prior to an election will remain unchanged.
Planning Commission added that no signs shall be placed on utility poles,
street signs, etc. Mr. Collins
noted that a Public Hearing is required. Copies
of the proposed Ordinance will be distributed when all changes have been
approved.
Mr. Britton inquired as to the Osborne’s intent to build at the corner of Lake and Main Streets. Administrator Sample stated that a variance was requested and approved last year to construct a building close to the East side of the property line. Administrator Sample will contact the Osbornes this week.
Mr. Evangelista
announced that the Madison Recreation District’s monthly meeting would be held
on February 22nd at Stanton Park.
Mr. Evangelista motioned
that the American Legion use the Madison Village Park for Memorial Day
activities on May 28, 2001
Mr. Britton seconded.
All present were in favor.
Mr. Smith announced that
he monthly Fire Board Meeting would be held on Wednesday, February 21st
at the Madison Township Hall.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
Mr.
Foley reported that the East Main and River Street Watermain Project has
commenced near Water Tower Drive and continues North. Design work continues for the traffic signal at the Main and
River Street intersection. Design work also continues for the Village Hall
renovation.
SAFETY REPORT
None
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
None
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor
Reed expressed his concern regarding the Village’s status with NOPEC.
Mr. Collins noted that a General Assembly meeting will be held on
Thursday, February 22nd at 7:00PM at the Brecksville Community
Center. Mayor Reed plans to attend
and invited all interested Council
members to attend also. As of this
date, no written confirmation has been received from NOPEC.
Mayor Reed announced
that the Madison-Perry Area Chamber of Commerce held a luncheon last Thursday.
The guest speaker was Milan Kapel of Water Tower Development.
Mayor
Reed referenced the Fast COPS Grant and requested Chief Matty provide an update
on the status of the 2001 application. Chief
Matty responded that he has not yet received the 2001 contract.
Discussion continued
regarding several items on the budget, i.e. Senior Citizen portion still under
discussion with the Township, employee wages and the possible addition to the
Road Garage and replacement of the existing pole barn.
Mr.
Loparo motioned for adjournment to an Executive Session to discuss public
employee compensation. Mr. Burgard
seconded. All present were in favor
except Mr. Britton and Mr. Evangelist who voted against adjournment.
The meeting adjourned to an Executive Session at 8:30PM.
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