RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

Minutes of Madison Village Meeting Held January 2, 2002

SPECIAL MEETING        January 2, 2002

Mayor Evangelista called the meeting to order at 7:00PM and invited all in attendance to join in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Solicitor Collins swore in the newly elected Councilmen.

Council members Mr. Britton, Mr. Buck, Mr. Burgard, and Mr. Smith were present.  Mr. Loparo was absent.  Also in attendance were Clerk-Treasurer Reed, Solicitor Collins, Administrator Sample and Chief Matty. 

Solicitor Collins stated that the vacancy created by Mr. Evangelista moving into the Mayor’s seat

in mid December, technically expired on December 31 with the end of his term.  As the newly elected Councilman for that position, Mr. Evangelista is filling his own position, even though he is now the Mayor. It is recommended that he resign his position as Councilman, thereby recreating the same vacancy in mid December, to be filled in the same manner.

Mr. Evangelista resigned the elected position of Councilman for the four- year term beginning January 1, 2002.  Mr. Burgard motioned to accept the resignation.  Mr. Smith seconded.  All present were in favor. 

Clerk-Treasurer Reed presented Pay Ordinance No. 2014 totaling $266,358.85.  Mr. Britton motioned for approval.  Mr. Smith seconded.  All present were in favor.

VISITORS

None

NEW BUSINESS

ORDINANCE NO. 01-2002 was read by Solicitor Collins for the first time.  AN ORDINANCE EMPLOYING RICHARD L. COLLINS, JR. AS SOLICITOR FOR THE VILLAGE OF MADISON FOR THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 2002 TO DECEMBER 31, 2002 AND ESTABLISHING A COMPENSATION FOR SAME AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 

RESOLUTION NO. 01-2002 was read by Solicitor Collins for the first time.  A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF TERRY WHEELER TO THE MADISON VILLAGE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE TERM COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2002 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2004 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

APPOINTMENTS

   1.  COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM - Appointment of Sam Britton.  Mr. Smith motioned 

         for appointment.  Mr. Burgard seconded.  All present were in favor.

2.      CIC REPRESENTATIVE - Appointment of Mayor Evangelista.  Mr. Burgard motioned for appointment.  Mr. Smith seconded.  All present were in favor.                       

   3.   FIRE DISTRICT (3) - Appointments of Ronald Smith, Charles Burgard and Sam Britton. 

         Mr. Britton motioned for appointments.  Mr. Smith seconded.  All present were in favor. 

4.      INCOME TAX ADMINISTRATOR - Appointment of Timothy Behm.  Mr. Britton motioned for appointment.  Mr. Burgard seconded.  All present were in favor.

5.      SAFETY COMMITTEE - Appointments made by Mayor Evangelista for himself and all Council members.

6.      PLANNING COMMISSION - Appointment of Larry Buck.  Mr. Burgard motioned for appointment.  Mr. Britton seconded.  All present were in favor.

7.      COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS - Appointment of Vince Loparo.  Mr. Britton motioned for appointment.  Mr. Burgard seconded.  All present were in favor.

8.      MADISON RECREATION DISTRICT - Appointment of Sam Britton.  Mr. Burgard motioned for appointment.  Mr. Smith seconded.  All present were in favor.

9.      SENIOR CENTER MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS – Appointment of Mike Gehring made by Mayor Evangelista to replace Frank Ashton.

10.  SENIOR CENTER MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS - Appointment of Mayor Evangelista.  Mr. Britton motioned for appointment.  Mr. Smith seconded.  All present were in favor.

COUNCIL REPORTS

Mr. Burgard wished everyone Happy New Year and welcome aboard.

Mr. Buck thanked all of the voters and wished all a Happy New Year.

Mr. Smith welcomed Mr. Buck aboard and welcomed Mr. Burgard and Mr. Britton back!

Mr. Britton welcomed Mr. Buck and thanked the road crew for a great job clearing the snow.

SAFETY REPORT

Chief Matty noted that the Police Department received mostly weather related calls since the snowstorm.  He too, wished everyone a Happy New Year and congratulated the new Councilmen and appointees.

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

Administrator Sample welcomed Mr. Buck and also the returning Councilmen.  The Road Department worked approximately 50 hours of overtime the last few days.  The primary goal, as usual, was clearing the roads of snow. The crew began clearing the sidewalks today.

MAYOR’S REPORT 

Mayor Evangelista announced that four individuals have applied for the vacant Council seat.  Council agreed to interview the four candidates at an Executive Session after the January 7, 2002 Regular Meeting.  Each interview will last approximately fifteen minutes.  The Regular Meeting will reconvene to possibly announce the new Councilman.

Mayor Evangelista noted that Dave Yankie of the Water Department has been seriously ill and was recently hospitalized.

Mayor Evangelista stated that he will attend Mayor’s Court Training in Columbus on January 25 and 26, 2002.  Mr. Britton motioned to reimburse Mayor Evangelista for food and lodging while attending the training.  Mr. Smith seconded.  All present were in favor.

Mr. Burgard motioned for adjournment at 8:05PM.  Mr. Britton seconded.  All present were in favor.