Mayor Reed called the meeting to order at 7:10PM. Councilmen Mr. Britton, Mr. Burgard,

Mr. Evangelista, Mrs. Kopczak, Mr. Loparo, and Mr. Smith were in attendance. Also in attendance were Engineer Foley, Solicitor Collins, Administrator Sample, and Police Chief Matty.

Solicitor Collins conducted the swearing-in of newly elected Councilman Vincent Loparo, re-elected Councilman Ron Smith, and re-elected Mayor David Reed, Jr.

Mayor Reed read to the citizens and Council a speech he prepared. The speech expressed the Mayor's pride and dedication to Madison Village as Mayor leading into the new millennium. He shared some of his accomplishments in office, along with future goals in the upcoming years for Madison residents and businesses. He recognized the 20+ years of service and dedication from Administrator Sample, Solicitor Collins, and Police Chief Matty to the community.

Mayor Reed then asked Council and citizens to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mr. Evangelista motioned to approve the minutes from regular meeting held December 20, 1999 and special meeting held December 27, 1999. Mr. Smith seconded. Mr. Britton abstained. Mr. Burgard, Mr. Evangelista, Mrs. Kopczak, Mr. Loparo, and Mr. Smith were in favor.

Clerk-Treasurer Butler read the summary of expenditures listed on Pay Order No. 1971 totaling $81,564.09. Mr. Smith made a motion to approve Pay Order No. 1971. Mr. Burgard seconded. All present were in favor.

Mr. Charles Jewett of the Goldwing Chapter requested that the 5th Salvation Army Benefit be held once again at Collin's Food Pride Sunday, May 21, 2000 between 1PM-5PM, and to close Route 84.

Mr. Evangelista motioned for approval. Mr. Britton seconded. All present were in favor.

Mr. Jewett also requested a light parade of motorcycles from Madison Township to the Village starting at 7PM, Saturday, May 20. The parade of bikes would head north on Hubbard Rd. crossing over Rt. 20, Middleridge Rd., then continuing onto Union St., to Eagle St., then west on Rt. 84, turning around at

Parlway Estates, to head back through the Village and turning around once more at Hyder Dr., and finally parking their motorcycles at Food Pride. Mr. Jewett was told by Mayor Reed and Chief Matty that he must ask Chief Svagerko of Madison Township for assistance in the township's boundaries. Mr. Jewett will return to the next Council meeting with the information and consent.

ORDINANCE NO. 54-1999 was read by Solicitor Collins for the third time. AN ORDINANCE

("B-5"). Mr. Burgard moved for passage. Mr. Evangelista seconded. All present were in favor. Mayor Reed read aloud a letter written by Mr. Fred Lariccia who owns land next to the proposed zoning. The letter voiced his support of the new zone.

ORDINANCE N0. 55-1999 was read by Solicitor Collins for the third time. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 33-1996, AS AMENDED, TH E ZONING CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF MADISON AND THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP INCORPORATED THEREIN, SO AS TO ESTABLISH OR CHANGE THE ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF PROPERTY AND TO AMEND THE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH. Mr. Evangelista moved for passage. Mr. Burgard seconded. All present were in favor.

ORDINANCE NO. 59-1999 was read by Solicitor Collins for the third time. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 51-1999, WHICH RETAINED THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OF BILL HUFGARD AS A CONSULTANT, SO AS TO EXTEND THE ENDING DATE FOR HIS SERVICES FROM DECEMBER 31, 1999 TO NO LATER THAN JANUARY 31, 2000, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Smith moved for passage. Mr. Britton seconded. All present were in favor.

Mayor Reed announced that Council would meet for Executive session to discuss the appointments and compensation of public employees and officials. Mr. Smith motioned for approval. Mr. Evangelista seconded. All present were in favor.

After Executive session ended, Mr. Britton motioned to reconvene. Mrs. Kopczak seconded. All present were in favor.

ORDINANCE NO. 01-2000 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 JANUARY1, 2000 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2000, ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION FOR SAME, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Evangelista made a motion to suspend the third reading. Mr. Britton seconded. All present were in favor. Mr. Evangelista moved for passage. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor.

ORDINANCE NO. 02-2000 was read by Solicitor Collins for the first time. AN ORDINANCE, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.33-1999, SECTION 4 AND 5, SO AS TO MODIFY THE COMPENSATION AND MILEAGE EXPENSES OF THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR AND ZONING INSPECTOR. Mr. Evangelista motioned to suspend the third reading rule. Mr. Britton seconded. All present were in favor. Mr. Evangelista moved for passage. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor.

ORDINANCE NO. 03-2000 was read by Solicitor Collins for the first time. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING, ORDINANCE NO. 04-1997, SECTION4 AS AMENDED, SO AS TO INCREASE THE COMPENSATION AND RATE OF PAY OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE MADISON SENIOR CENTER. Mr. Evangelista moved to suspend the three reading rule. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor. Mr. Burgard abstained Mr. Smith moved for passage. Mr. Evangelista seconded. Mr. Burgard abstained.

ORDINANCE NO. 04-2000 was read by Solicitor Collins for the first time. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE HOURS OF WORK AND RATE OF PAY FOR VARIOUS MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MADISON. Mr. Evangelista motioned to suspend the three reading rule. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor. Mr. Smith moved for passage. Mr. Britton seconded. All present were in favor. Mr. Loparo noted a change from a 6 month probationary period to a 3 month probationary period.

ORDINANCE NO. 05-2000 was read by Solicitor Collins for the first time. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE HOURS OF WORK AND THE RATE OF PAY FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE SAFETY FORCES OF THE VILLAGE OF MADISON. Mr. Evangelista motioned to suspend the three reading rule. Mr. Britton seconded. All present were in favor. Mr. Evangelista moved for passage. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor.

ORDINANCE NO. 06-2000 was read by Solicitor Collins for the first time. AN ORDINANCE MODIFYING THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CASH PAYMENT IN LIEU OF HOSPITALIZATION. Mr. Britton motioned to suspend the three reading rule. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor. Mr. Burgard abstained. Mr. Britton moved for passage. Mr. Evangelista seconded. Mr. Burgard abstained. All present were in favor. Mrs. Kopczak asked what modification in the handbook. Solicitor Collins replied that no provisions existed, there needed to be a reversal and an up-date, and two weeks paid vacation in lieu of insurance. Mayor Reed stated that the cost for insurance is $500-$600.00 per employee. Solicitor Collins added that $60.00 is an incentive for those who have double coverage not to take the plan, thereby saving the Village money. The employee must provide proof of coverage. Administrator Sample expressed that one Village employee opts for the two weeks vacation averaging a savings of $600-$700.

ORDINANCE NO. 07-2000 was read by Solicitor Collins for the first time. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR AND CLERK-TREASURER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH LAKE COUNTY CENTRAL COMMUNICATION FOR DATA PROCESSING SERVICES. Mr. Evangelista motioned to suspend the three reading rule. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor. Mr. Evangelista moved for passage. Mr. Burgard seconded. All present were in favor.

ORDINANCE NO. 08-2000 was read by Solicitor Collins for the first time. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A RELATED FACILITY CHARGE FOR CERTAIN SPECIFIED SANITARY SEWER CONNECTIONS FOR THE EAGLE STREET SANITARY SEWER PROJECT. Administrator Sample explained that the project would replace the sanitary sewer trunkline from the mid to late 1960's. The Village would charge each new tap-in south of the railroad and use that money to pay for the debt incurred. The cost is estimated at $630,000.00, and will be divided equally between the State and Madison Village. Engineer Foley added it is paid through Issue 2 and a loan taken out by the Village.

RESOLUTION NO.01-2000 was read by Solicitor Collins. THE APPOINTMENT OF

DOUGLAS ALVORD TO THE MADISON VILLAGE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 2000 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2002. Mr. Smith moved for passage. Mr. Britton seconded. All present were in favor.

1. COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO-TEM - appointment of Mike Evangelista. Mr. Britton motioned for passage. All present were in favor.

2. CIC REPRESENTATIVE - appointment of Mike Evangelista. Mr. Britton motioned for passage.

Mr. Burgard seconded. All present were in favor.

3. FIRE BOARD - appointment of Mike Evangelista, Ron Smith, and Sam Britton. Mr. Evangelista motioned for passage. Mr. Burgard seconded. All present were in favor.

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

5. SAFETY COMMITTEE - appointment of the entire Council membership by Mayor Reed.

Mr. Evangelista motioned for passage. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor.

6. PLANNING COMMISSION - appointment of Chuck Burgard. Mr. Evangelista motioned for passage. Mr. Britton seconded. All present were in favor.

7. C.O.G. - appointment of Vincent Loparo. Mr. Evangelista motioned for passage. Mr. Smith

seconded. All present were in favor.

8. RECREATION DISTRICT APPOINTMENT - appointment of Rick Burnheimer. Mr. Evangelista motioned for passage. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor.

Mr. Evangelista stated that a column in a local newspaper about the reason for and importance of the observance of Veteran's Day. He circulated a summary to Council explaining the importance of

November 11 and the history of the holiday. Mr. Evangelista asked Council to pass an amendment to the current holidays that Madison Village observe this holiday. Mr. Evangelista motioned to suspend the three reading rule. Mr. Britton seconded. All present were in favor. Mr. Evangelista moved for passage. Mr. Britton seconded. All present were in favor. Mr. Evangelista added that September 5 the Fire Board will select the chairman and vice-chairman.

Engineer Foley stated that CIR will be completing the West Main Street sidewalk. The EPA approved the Eagle Street Sanitary Sewer project. The bidding of the River Street project will begin the end of January.

Police Chief Matty thanked Council for his and the Safety Department's compensation in 2000. He reported that there were no Y2K-related problems in the Village. His end-of-month and end-of-year reports have been submitted.

Administrator Sample commended the Village road crew regarding December 23's snowfall. Christmas tree pick-up will commence Friday, January 7. The Village will be renting a chipper for the collection. Administrator Sample stated that he is working on a preliminary draft of the budget. West Main Street's new 20" waterline has shown immediate benefits already. The water tower held 8,000 gallons, 10,000 gallons per square foot prior to the replacement. Currently, the tower holds 32 feet, allowing for 120-130,000 gallons for reserve back-up, thus, giving more pressure through the waterlines. This is better for EPA standards with improved turnover of chlorine. Administrator Sample met with Engineer Foley to discuss the criteria for traffic flow and safety at the intersection of River Street and Main Street. This included a pedestrian crossing light. Administrator Sample will be sending letters to Village residents and businesses in the annexed property south of I-90 that are in violation of property maintenance and repairs.

Mayor Reed stated that a Municipal Aggregate Workshop on Electric Deregulation presented by the Ohio Municipal League is January 12, and asked Council's permission if Administrator Sample attend.

Mr. Evangelista asked the cost for the workshop, food, and lodging. Administrator Sample said that he would pay for food expenses himself, and not ask for reimbursement. Mr. Evangelista motioned for passage. Mr. Burgard seconded. All present were in favor.

Mayor Reed asked Council to vote to increase Mayor's Court costs from $40.00 to $45.00 due to the added costs of a magistrate for contested cases. Mr. Evangelista voted for approval. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor.

Effective March 27, 2000, First Merit will be leaving the Village location and be located at their new establishment on Route 20 in Madison Township.

Mayor Reed added that Mitch Henn submitted a letter of resignation from the Board of Zoning Appeals.

Another letter was read from Linn Hughes from MPACC stating that they will not seek funding from Madison Village in the up-coming year.

Mr. Evangelista reminded Council of the MPACC workshop Monday, January 24.

Mayor Reed reported $713,978.00 was collected in local income receipts for 1999, 4.69% higher than 1998.

Mrs. Kopczak moved to adjourn at 9:45 PM. Mr. Evangelista seconded. All present were in favor.