Minutes of Madison Village Meeting held January 6, 2003
Mayor Evangelista called the meeting to order and invited all in attendance to join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Council Members Mr. Britton, Mr. Burgard, Mr. Buck, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Toward were present. Mr. Loparo was absent. Also in attendance were Administrator Sample, Solicitor Murray, Chief Matty and Engineer Foley.
Mr. Burgard motioned to approve the minutes of the December 16, 2002 meeting. Mr. Buck seconded. All present were in favor.
Administrator Sample presented Pay Ordinance #2036 in the absence of Clerk-Treasurer Reed, in the amount of $171,493.33. Administrator Sample explained that it was a large sum due to payments made to Ohio Water and Development Authority for water and sewer lines and the water and sewer plant expansion. The payment was to pay down some of the debt of $97,332.46 that is owed. Mr. Smith motioned for approval of Pay Ordinance #2036. Mr. Burgard seconded. All present were in favor. Administrator Sample also presented Pay Ordinance #2035 totaling $40,818.25. This was for bills received prior to the end of 2002. Mr. Burgard motioned for approval of Pay Ordinance #2035. Mr. Buck seconded. All present were in favor.
Mr. Ward Buck of 885 W. Main Street has some concerns about the Storm Water Management Program. He believes that the EPA is already telling communities what to do. He questioned whether the Village has the equipment to test its own water for contaminates and whether the Village feels we have the expertise in this field. He urges Council to keep our Storm Water Management “in house.” Administrator Sample explained that our engineering firm and Mr. Foley are capable of doing this program.
Another concern of Mr. Buck is reading in the newspaper of the possibility of the Village seceding from the Township and if this would have any affect on the consolidated fire district. Mayor Evangelista explained that the fire district is a separate political subdivision and it would have no affect at all.
Mr. Mark Vest of 717 W. Main Street also has concerns about the Storm Water Management Program. He wanted to know how the billing would work, and what type of time frame there would be. Administrator Sample stated that he believes that billing might come from the Lake County Auditor’s office, but he is not sure yet. He stated that the key is to find out what levels they are looking for in the Storm Water Management Program.
Mr. Vest had a question on the inside millage and secession of the Village. He wanted to know the losses for the Village and if there have been any negotiations with the Township, face to face. Mayor Evangelista said there have been many correspondences and meetings. The losses for a Village resident would be the right to vote for a Township Trustee and the ability to drop off brush at the brush drop off.
Mr. Vest also had a concern with the snowplow ordinance. He feels the government doesn’t need to have its fingers in this pot.
Mr. Mark Mackovjak of 7533 S. Ridge Road and also owns property at 480 W. Main Street, expressed his concern on the trunk line project of W. Main Street. He noticed that other property owners have stated that they don’t want it in their back yard, and likewise, he doesn’t want it in his back yard either. He asked Council to thoroughly review this and find a more logical choice. Mayor Evangelista asked Mr. Mackovjak to contact Administrator Sample in the near future to be brought up to speed on this project.
Mr. Ralph Korb of 724 Coralberry Lane still has objections about the trees and wildlife in the area of the Sweet Briar subdivision. Mayor Evangelista responded that the rezoning is just that, rezoning, which means that the use of the land changes. Planning Commission has control over how it is being developed. Mayor Evangelista also invited Mr. Korb to stop by the Planning Commission Meeting on the second Monday of each month to watch the process.
ORDINANCE #47-2002 was read by Administrator Sample for the third time. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 33-1996, AS AMENDED, AND THE DISTRICT MAP AND DISTRICT MAP DESIGNATIONS WHICH FORM A PART OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF MADISON BY CHANGING THE LAND USE OF AND REZONING CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE SWEET BRIAR SUBDIVISION IN MADISON VILLAGE, FROM “M-1” LIMITED INDUSTRY TO “R-3” MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT. A motion to table Ordinance #47-2002 was made by Mr. Smith. Mr. Toward seconded. All present were in favor.
ORDINANCE #1-2003 was read by Administrator Sample for the first time. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS TO VARIOUS LINE ITEMS FOR CURRENT EXPENSES AND FOR OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE VILLAGE OF MADISON, OHIO FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2003 TO AND INCLUDING MARCH 31, 2003 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Burgard motioned for suspension of the three reading rule. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor. Mr. Britton motioned for passage of Ordinance #1-2003. Mr. Toward seconded. All present were in favor.
Mayor Evangelista gave a brief overview of the Inside Millage stating that the Village has been contact with the Township for over 7 months on this issue with phone calls and in writing. The Township feels the Inside Millage money is negotiable. The Village believes that $7,000 left in the fund would keep everything intact in the Townships government. The balance could come to the Village annually, in a check by contract. The Township has turned down this offer at this point.
Administrator Sample, regarding the Storm Water Management Program, is looking for Council to decide whether it will participate in the County plan or stay in house with existing tax dollars. Engineer Foley assured Council that the Village does have the capabilities to monitor and meet the requirements that have been established. Using our own resources, in house will save some money also. A motion was made by Mr. Britton to stay in house with the Storm Water Management Program. Mr. Burgard seconded. All present were in favor.
Mr. Britton reported that the Village streets were the first to be plowed. He wanted to commend the road and police departments for a job well done.
Mr. Toward also was appreciative of the road department and their snow removal efforts on Christmas day. Mr. Toward also reported that he met with Bob and Bob Pinkney, the painters of the water tower. One of the guys climbed up and took closer look at the water tank and will be getting back to Mr. Toward with a price.
Mr. Smith reported that there is a Fire Board Meeting on January 8, 2003 at 7:30 pm in the Village.
Mr. Buck reported that the Groveport School Board meetings are the same night as the Village of Madison’s Council meeting and it would be near impossible to present the Resolution in person. Dorothy Cavanaugh is a resident of Pickerington, which is near Groveport, and she also owns a summer home in Madison Township. She has stated that she is most willing to hand deliver the Resolution at the next Groveport School Board meeting on February 3, 2003. Mr. Buck would like input from Council and the Mayor if anyone would like her to act as a courier. Mayor Evangelista sees no problem with it, and if the Township has their Resolution ready, possibly they could be delivered together.
Mr. Buck also stated the next Planning Commission meeting is January 13, 2003 at 7:00 pm.
Mr. Burgard looks forward to working with Council and the Village for the rest of the year.
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Chief Matty reported that he would have a more detailed budget prepared for 2003 within the next few days. Also, a year-end report can soon be expected.
Administrator Sample expressed appreciation for the road crews. He also has the first draft of the new budget. He would also like to wish everyone a Happy New Year. The Council he has worked with over the last year certainly exceeds any other Council he has worked with before. It has been a good positive attitude and he is grateful.
Mayor Evangelista explained that when he and Chief Matty met with the Police Department, one issue they had was holiday pay. Since Policemen usually work on holidays, he is proposing the handbook be changed to allow them to take holidays six months in advance of the actual date.
Mayor Evangelista reminded Council that 2003 is an election year. The Clerk-Treasurer, Mayor and 2 Council members positions are up for re-election. He stated that Clerk-Treasurer Reed has agreed to run again. He asked Council to start thinking of a fair salary for that position. He has some ideas and will share them.
Some up coming dates include: January 9, 2003 at 6:00 pm is Mayor’s Court, January 13, 2003 at 7:00 pm is Planning Commission, January 20, 2003 is the next regular Council meeting and January 23, 2003 is Mayor’s Court.
Mr. Toward motioned to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Burgard seconded. All present were in favor.
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