COUNCIL MINUTES
VILLAGE OF MADISON
Regular Meeting
February 20, 2006
Mayor Evangelista called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and invited all in attendance to join in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Mayor Evangelista requested that everyone observe a moment of silence. Council Members Mr. Britton, Mr. Buck, Mr. Hamercheck, Mr. Lee, Mr. Loparo and Mr. Vest were present. Also in attendance; Mayor Evangelista, Administrator Zapp, Solicitor Murray, Eric Haibach for Engineer Foley and Fiscal Officer Pinkert.
Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Lee, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 6, 2006, as amended. Roll call on the motion, 5 yeas and 1 abstain (Buck). Motion passed.
Fiscal Officer Pinkert presented Pay Ordinance #2106 totaling $35,095.92 for payroll and $39,832.37 for current and upcoming expenses.
Don Heywood, Saxton Street, said that according to a television report, four people have died due to fallen trees. He urged everyone to be responsible for the trees on their property.
Richard Janco, 178 E. Main Street, thanked Mayor Evangelista for the responses to his questions and said that there are no questionnaire forms available now. Mayor Evangelista said that he would get some forms for everyone after the meeting. Mr. Janco said that previously the news paper reported that John Sample would be paid through January 31, 2006, and noted that he is still on the payroll portion of Pay Ordinance No. 2106. Mayor Evangelista said that Fiscal Officer Pinkert would address his comment during her report.
OLD BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 6-2006 was read by Solicitor Murray, third reading. AN ORDINANCE RATIFYING THE AMENDED FINAL PLAN TO THE COUNTY-WIDE 911 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SERVICE.
Mr. Hamercheck reviewed some notes regarding the County wide 911 plan which included the following:
Mr. Hamercheck said that the bottom line benefit is that there is no duplication of efforts between cities with PSAPs and communities will not be fighting over limited resources. He added that the EOC is the best qualified and equipped facility to grow into handling this new technology and urged Council to support the initiative. Mr. Hamercheck also said that there is no additional cost to the taxpayers. Mayor Evangelista said that we have been paying this since August and Lake County wants to get its share.
Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Vest, to suspend the three reading rule for Ordinance No. 6-2006. Roll call, 6 yeas. Motion passed. Motion by Mr. Hamercheck, seconded by Mr. Loparo, to approve Ordinance No. 6-2006. Roll call, 6 yeas. Ordinance No. 6-2006 duly passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 7-2006 was read by Solicitor Murray, first reading. AN ORDINANCE ABOLISHING THE AUXILIARY POLICE UNIT WITHIN THE MADISON VILLAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 8-2006 was read by Solicitor Murray, first reading AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND FOR OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE VILLAGE OF MADISON, OHIO, FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2006, TO AND INCLUDING DECEMBER 31, 2006.
RESOLUTION NO. 3-2006 was read by Solicitor Murray, first reading. A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH AS AWARENESS MONTH FOR MENTAL RETARDATION AND DEVEOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND ADOPTING THE THEME “EVERYONE BELONGS”.
Motion by Mr. Vest, seconded by Mr. Buck, to approve Resolution No. 3-2006. Roll call on the motion, 6 yeas. Resolution No. 3-2006 duly adopted.
QUESTION & ANSWERS
Janine Hathaway, 215 W. Parkway, said that abolishing the auxiliary unit is being done behind their backs and expressed the following concerns:
1. Members of the Auxiliary unit were not notified.
2. A locker and equipment paid for with auxiliary money was taken from the unit.
3. Auxiliary money was spent without members consent.
4. The Auxiliary unit has a complete training manual and the regular Police department doesn’t have one.
5. Chief Forsythe denied her request for a leave of absence and reprimanded her when she went to the mayor.
Richard Janco, 178 E. Main Street, inquired about absence of the Safety Department report and said that it is helpful to have someone from the Police department at the meetings to give information to the residents. He also expressed concerns that about executive session discussions being held in order to avoid citizen’s questions.
Mr. Britton thanked Madison Schools for revoking the threat of no sports and busing. He added that he agrees with Mr. Brotzman regarding the school saying that they need some changes in the school; you don’t threaten a community for over a year and then come back with an available $600,000.00
Mr. Hamercheck reported that there is a recreation board meeting at Madison Township on Thursday February 23, 2006.
Mr. Vest gave a planning commission report (included as part of theses minutes). Mr. Vest responded to Mr. Heywood’s comment about trees, saying that Council is working on legislation for that issue. Mr. Vest added that in his opinion, comments made about the school were unnecessary. He added that people can help and be part of the solution or make comments and be part of the problem.
Mr. Loparo reported that the Fire Board approved Mr. Lee was as a temporary replacement for Mr. Buck and that the next Fire Board meeting is on March 1, 2006, at Village Hall at 7:30 pm.
Mr. Buck, no report.
Mr. Lee, no report.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
Engineer Eric Haibach reported the following:
FISCAL OFFICER REPORT
Fiscal Officer Pinkert reported that monthly reports were distributed to council and that the worksheets attached to the appropriation ordinance are the corresponding figures for the totals.
Fiscal Officer Pinkert also said the John Sample’s agreement was amended to go to March 1, 2006, that is why he on the pay ordinance.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Administrator Zapp said that a Recreation Board member from Madison Village is still needed and encouraged anyone interested to come forward.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Evangelista reported the following:
Council agreed.
Mayor Evangelista announced the following dates:
Madison Senior Board February 21, 2006
Neighborhood Watch February 22, 2006
Mayor’s Court February 23, 2006
Planning Commission Workshop February 27, 2006
Fire Board March 1, 2006
Council Meeting March 6, 2006
Mayor Evangelista requested a motion for an executive session for personnel and budgetary. Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Buck, for executive session for personnel and budgetary issues. Roll call on the motion, 6 yeas. Motion passed. Mayor Evangelista said that there will be a fifteen minute recess and then executive session will convene at 7:45 pm. He added that there will be no business after executive session.
Mayor Evangelista called the meeting to order at 9:48 pm. Council Members Mr. Britton, Mr. Buck Mr. Hamercheck, Mr. Lee, Mr. Loparo and Mr. Vest were present. Also in attendance; Mayor Evangelista and Solicitor Murray.
Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Britton, to adjourn. Roll call, 6 yeas. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.