COUNCIL MINUTES
VILLAGE OF MADISON
Regular Meeting
January 5, 2004
Mayor Evangelista called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm and invited all in attendance to join in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
Council members Mr. Britton, Mr. Buck, Mr. Burgard, Mr. Loparo, and Mr. Toward were present. Also in attendance, Council member elect Mr. Vest, Mayor Evangelista, Administrator Sample, Fiscal Officer Pinkert, Police Chief Matty and Engineer Foley.
Motion by Mr. Burgard, seconded by Mr. Toward, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on December 15, 2003. Roll call on the motion, 5 yeas.
Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Buck, to approve the minutes of the special meeting on December 29, 2003. Roll call on the motion, 4 yeas and 1 abstain (Burgard).
Fiscal Officer Pinkert presented Pay Ordinance #2059 totaling $219,488.99. Motion by Mr. Toward, seconded by Mr. Burgard, for approval of Pay Ordinance #2059. Roll call on the motion, 5 yeas.
Judge Richard Collins administered the oath of office of Mayor of the Village of Madison to Michael Evangelista.
Judge Richard Collins administered the oath of office of Councilman to Vincent Loparo and Mark Vest.
Mayor Evangelista called a recess at 7:15pm.
Mayor Evangelista reconvened the meeting at 7:33pm and requested roll call.
Council members Mr. Britton, Mr. Buck, Mr. Loparo, Mr. Toward and Mr. Vest were present. Also in attendance were, Mayor Evangelista, Administrator Sample, Fiscal Officer Pinkert, Police Chief Matty and Engineer Foley.
Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Burgard to appoint Councilman Larry Buck to the Planning Commission. Roll call, 5 yeas and 1 abstain (Buck). Motion passed.
Motion by Mr. Buck, seconded by Mr. Burgard to approve Mayor Evangelista’s appointment of Ron Smith to the Planning Commission. Roll call, 6 yeas. Motion passed.
Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Burgard to appoint Tom Billick to the Madison Recreation District for the term of January 1, 2004 to December 31,2006. Roll call, 6 yeas. Motion passed.
Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Loparo, to appoint Mr. Burgard, Mr. Britton and Mr. Loparo to the Fire District. Roll call, 6 yeas. Motion passed.
Motion by Mr. Burgard, Seconded by Mr. Britton, to appoint all council members and Mayor Evangelista to the Safety Committee at the recommendation of Mayor Evangelista. Roll call, 6 yeas. Motion passed.
Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Buck, to appoint Mr. Britton as Madison Village Council President Pro-tem. Roll call, 5 yeas and 1 abstain (Britton). Motion passed.
Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Britton, to appoint Roger Smart and Denise Michaud for two year terms and James Andersky, Dave Albert Jr. and Mayor Evangelista to one-year terms to the Design & Review Board. Roll call, 6 yeas. Motion passed.
Jim Fidell, 1049 Saint Michael’s Way, read a prepared statement in support of Ordinance No. 53 regarding regulations for snow plow operators.
ORDINANCE NO. 53-2003 was read by Administrator Sample, third reading.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 48-1991 SO AS TO ADD NEW SECTIONS, 377.01, 377.02, AND 377.03 TO THE GENERAL TRAFFIC CODE REGULATING THE REGISTRATION AND CONDUCT OF SNOW PLOW OPERATORS.
Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Britton, to approve Ordinance No. 53-2003.
Mr. Vest said that the ordinance is redundant and that it will curb civil liberties. He added that the issue of liability should be between the contractor and the homeowner.
Mr. Toward asked if the ordinance could be amended to add reckless operation. Chief Matty said that it isn’t necessary. Mr. Loparo said that it is also addressed in 377.01 Section C, number 5.
Roll call for passage, 5 yeas and 1 nay (Vest). Ordinance No. 53-2003 duly passed.
Mr. Buck expressed concerns about the value of the property, and the bidding process and said that Remax will do an in-kind market analysis free of charge on the property.
He stated that Sweetbrier has access to the property through a private drive and that if potential bidders won’t have the same access it isn’t a competitive bid. There was discussion about the property with concerns about EPA issues, building on the property, changing the zoning and the value of the property.
Administrator Sample explained that the property is not a marketable piece of property, stating that it is primarily landlocked with no frontage and that it isn’t a dedicated street. Administrator Sample stated that the Sweetbrier bid was $18,000 if Council agreed to change the zoning and that is was considerably less if not. He added that Council can chooses to have an appraisal done.
Motion by Mr. Toward, seconded by Mr. Loparo, to table Ordinance No. 55-2003. Roll call on the motion, 6 yeas.
ORDINANCE NO. 1-2004 was read by Administrator Sample, first reading. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATONS AND ADJUSTMENTS TO VARIOUS LINE ITEMS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND FOR OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE VILLAGE OF MADISON, OHIO, FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY1, 2004, TO AND INCLUDING MARCH 31, 2004, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Administrator sample explained that this is for the bill for the Audit. Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Burgard to suspend the three reading rule. Roll call on the motion, 6 yeas. Motion by Mr. Toward, seconded by Mr. Britton, to approve Ordinance No 1-2004. Roll call on the motion, 6 yeas. Ordinance no. 1-2004 duly passed.
ORDINANCE NO.2-2004 was read by Administrator Sample, first reading. AN ORDINACE EMPLOYING MICHEAL D. MURRAY AS SOLICITOR FOR THE VILLAGE OF MADISON FOR THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 2004, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2004, ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR THE SAME, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Burgard to suspend the three reading rule. Roll call on the motion, 6 yeas. Motion by Mr., Britton seconded by Mr. Toward, to approve Ordinance No 1-2004. Roll call on the motion, 6 yeas. Ordinance no. 2-2004 duly passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 3-2004 was read by Administrator Sample, first reading. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 50-2003 SO AS TO MODIFY THE MAYOR’S COURT CLERK HOURS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Mr. Britton reported that he and Mayor Evangelista had inspected dumpsters and that the ones the garbage company emptied with a truck or just had bags in them were empty but that any that had loose garbage was left in them. He added that the workers were wearing safety vests, the majority of the toters had garbage left in them and that his garbage wasn’t picked until 5:00 pm. Administrator Sample said that there is copy of the letter he sent World Resource Recovery, the garbage company, and that they probably haven’t received it yet.
Mr. Britton also said that Village employees did a good job clearing the snow and asked if the employees are happy with their raises. Administrator Sample said yes.
Mr. Toward stated that the garbage hauler didn’t get to Lake Street until 6:15 pm, they were taking the bags out of the toters by hand but that they were on the wrong side of the street.
Mr. Vest stated that he was looking forward to working with everyone on Council.
Mr. Buck inquired about CDBG funds for the Senior Citizens Center. Administrator Sample said he hasn’t heard anything yet. Mr. Buck also reminded everyone that there is a planning Commission meeting on January 12, 2004 at 7:00 pm.
Engineer Foley gave an update on the Parkway pump station abandonment project. Mayor Evangelista asked how the new sewer ties into a live system. Engineer Foley explained that it is tied in at a lower wet well, plugged and then the line is tested before they pull the plug.
Chief Matty reported that he should have the year-end report for Council in about a week and that he will be working with the Administrator and the Fiscal Officer on the budget this week.
Administrator Sample reported that the Village had 26 new homes and gave a recap on zoning permits for 2003. He also said that he should have a 2004 budget for review at the January 19, 2004 meeting. Administrator reported on final appropriations and said that overall the Village was within 1% percent of the budget sating the difference was about $70,000.
Mr. Loparo requested similar reports be supplied to Council on a regular basis.
Mayor Evangelista stated that there is still an opening on the Board of Zoning Appeals to be filled the second meeting in February.
Mayor Evangelista reported that Mayor’s Court is January 8, 2004 and the following schedule of meetings:
Planning Commission January 12, 2004 7:00 pm
Design & Review Board January 15, 2004 7:00 pm
Village Council January 19, 2004 7:00 pm
Mayor Evangelista welcomed Councilman Vest and Fiscal Officer Pinkert.
Mr. Britton said that there is a Fire Board Meeting on January 7, 2004 at 7:30 pm and that council meeting minutes are being prepared in house.
Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Britton to adjourn. Roll call, 6 yeas. Meeting Adjourned at 8:19 pm.
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