RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

Minutes of MADISON VILLAGE Meeting Held February 5, 2001

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING                February 5, 2001

 

The Public Hearing was called to order at 7:01PM by Councilman Evangelista.  Council members Mr. Britton, Mr. Burgard, Mrs. Kopczak and Mr. Loparo were present.  Mr. Smith and Mayor Reed were absent. Also in attendance were Clerk-Treasurer Butler, Solicitor Collins, Engineer Foley, Chief Matty and Administrator Sample. 

 

The Public Hearing was held for the purpose of considering the adoption of the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council Plan of Operation and Governance.  This was the second Public Hearing required for this purpose.  Solicitor Collins provided information with regard to the structure, governance, operation, management, funding and policies of the electricity aggregation program to be utilized for participating consumers in the Village of Madison.  The NOPEC plan of Operation and Governance is on file at Village Hall.

 

Councilman Evangelista asked for comments or questions from the audience and Council.  There were none. 

 

Mr. Loparo motioned to adjourn at 7:06PM.  Mr. Burgard seconded.  All present were in favor.

 

REGULAR MEETING              February 5, 2001

 

In the absence of Mayor Reed, Councilman Evangelista called the meeting to order at 7:07PM and requested all in attendance join in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Council members Mr. Britton, Mr. Burgard, Mr. Evangelista, Mrs. Kopczak and Mr. Loparo were present.  Mr. Smith was absent.  Also in attendance were Clerk-Treasurer Butler, Solicitor Collins, Engineer Foley, Administrator Sample and Chief Matty.

 

Mr. Britton motioned to approve the minutes of the January 31, 2001 Special Meeting.  Mr. Burgard seconded.  All present were in favor.  Mr. Burgard motioned to approve the minutes of the January 15, 2001 Regular Meeting.  Mrs. Kopczak seconded.  All present were in favor. 

 

Clerk-Treasurer Butler presented Pay Order 1996 totaling $141,599.  Mr. Burgard motioned for approval.  Mr. Britton seconded.  All present were in favor. 

 

VISITORS

 

None

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

ORDINANCE NO. 6-2001 was read by Solicitor Collins for the third time.  AN ORDINANCE TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE VILLAGE OF MADISON, STATE OF OHIO, DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2001.   As Mayor Reed was not in attendance, Mr. Loparo motioned that this Ordinance be tabled until the next meeting.  Mr. Britton seconded.  All present were in favor.

 

ORDINANCE NO. 7-2001 was read by Solicitor Collins for the second time.  AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING APPROPRIATIONS TO THE TEMPORARY 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.  The amount of the modification is increasing from $8,000 to $22,550, the appropriations in the Senior Citizens Fund.  Mr. Britton motioned to suspend the three reading rule.  Mr. Burgard seconded.  Administrator Sample explained that this Ordinance was necessary to pay utility bills, etc. that were not budgeted prior to accepting the Senior Center accounting functions from Madison Township.  All present were in favor except Mrs. Kopczak who voted against the suspension.  The motion failed.

 

ORDINANCE NO. 8-2001 was read by Solicitor Collins for the first time.  AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE PLAN OF OPERATION AND GOVERNANCE FOR THE ELECTRICITY AGGREGATION PROGRAM FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE ELECTRICITY CONSUMERS IN THE VILLAGE OF MADISON, LAKE COUNTY, OHIO, AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE NORTHEAST OHIO PUBLIC ENERGY COUNCIL, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  Mr. Britton motioned to suspend the three reading rule.  Mr. Burgard seconded.  Discussion followed.  All present were in favor.  Mr. Loparo motioned for passage.  Mr. Britton seconded.  All present were in favor.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Budget Recap

 

Referencing Stratton Place, Mr. Britton asked Administrator Sample to recap expenses.  Mr. Sample stated that expenditures for Stratton Place have typically been $3,000 to $4,000 more per year than revenue.  Complete review of the budget will be held at the next meeting on February 19th.  Councilman Evangelista suggested Council contact either Chief Matty or Administrator Sample with any questions they may have prior to the next Council meeting.  

 

  Auxiliary Officers

 

Solicitor Collins swore in Bridget Bodo as a Class B Auxiliary Police Officer and Rebecca Brozak and James Middleton as Class A Auxiliary Police Officers. 

Mr. Evangelista congratulated the new Auxiliary Police Officers.

 

COUNCIL REPORTS

 

Mr. Evangelista announced that the Enterprise Zone Tax Incentive Review for Spray Cure would be held on March 22nd at 3:45PM.  Mr. Evangelista stated that he would be in attendance to be certain that Spray Cure is in compliance with our Tax Abatement Program.

 

Councilman Evangelista provided Council a copy of Chief Svergko and Chief Matty’s letter to Mr. LaTourette regarding funding for an overpass or underpass of the railroad tracks in the Dayton Road or Bates Road area of Madison.   Solicitor Collins will initiate a Resolution to support the effort in behalf of Madison Village.

 

ENGINEER’S REPORT

 

Engineer Foley stated that a preconstruction meeting was held last week for the Waterline Project at River and East Main Streets.  Work is scheduled to begin next week and will continue through June.   

 

SAFETY REPORT

 

Chief Matty distributed the Safety Department Month End Report to Council.  He also announced that the Safe Driver Award for January was given to Bruce Call of Madison.

 

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

 

Administrator Sample stated that the property owners south of the freeway and on the East Side of Rt. 528 have sought bids for the house and barn to be torn down

 

Administrator Sample also noted that a request had been received by Jerry Balazs of Steve & Jerry’s to obtain a liquor license.  

 

Mayor Reed received a letter from the Myers family of 4 Appaloosa, thanking the Village Road Dept. for an excellent job keeping the roads clean of snow.

 

The Senior Board has unanimously recommended approval of the 2001 Senior Budget. 

 

Administrator Sample asked Council for permission to proceed with the architectural design work for the addition of Village Hall and the ADA upgrades.   Mr. Britton made a motion to proceed with the project.  Mr. Burgard seconded.  All present were in favor except Mrs. Kopczak who voted not to proceed.

 

Two acres of property behind the Fire Station may be placed on the market for an approximate selling price of $60,000.  Administrator Sample suggested Council consider the possibility of purchasing the property for future use by the Village, i.e., additional parking, garage and/or storage area.

 

Mr. Britton suggested purchasing and placing a dedication plaque at the Madison Senior Center.  Discussion of placing the plaque had been held several years ago, but never materialized.  Solicitor Sample will research the costs involved.

 

Mr. Loparo motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:00PM.  Mrs. Kopczak seconded.  All present were in favor.

 

 

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