RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

Minutes of Madison Village Meeting Held January 7, 2002

REGULAR MEETING        January 7, 2002

Mayor Evangelista called the meeting to order.  Mr. Britton, Mr. Buck, Mr. Burgard, Mr. Loparo and Mr. Smith were present.  Also in attendance were Clerk-Treasurer Reed, Solicitor Collins, Administrator Sample and Chief Matty.

Clerk-Treasurer Reed noted that the date under the Record of Proceedings heading was typed as November 19, 2001 but the Regular Meeting date of December 17, 2001 was correct.  Mr. Loparo motioned to approve the minutes of the December 17, 2001 Regular Meeting and Mr. Smith seconded.  All present were in favor.

Clerk-Treasurer Reed presented Pay Order No. 2015 totaling $184,128.85.  Mr. Britton motioned for approval.  Mr. Loparo seconded.  All present were in favor.

VISITORS

Richard Fike, Director of Madison Combined Martial Arts Association, 20 West Main Street gave a brief presentation of the Kick-A-Thon held on November 16^th, 2001 to raise support for rescue efforts in Madison.  The fundraiser was originally held to support victims and rescue efforts of the September 11, 2001 tragedy in New York City.  Due to the millions of dollars already received by the Red Cross, etc., it was decided to donate the money locally.

Approximately 70 individuals, including the Madison Village Police Department, Madison Township Police Department and Madison Fire District participated in the event.  Mr. Fike announced that nearly $3000 was raised, of which $700 would be donated to the Madison Village Police Department, $700 to the Madison Township Police Department and $700 to the Madison Fire District.  Mr. Fike then presented a $700 check payable to the Madison Village Police Department and a letter of appreciation to Clerk-Treasurer Reed and Chief Matty. 

Jack Lading, 603 West Main Street thanked and commended the Village for the quick response to the heavy snowfall and their snow removal efforts.  He also expressed his continued concern with outside plowing contractors pushing snow onto fire hydrants, sidewalks, etc.  Mr. Lading suggested that residents, who are able, keep the fire hydrants clear of any snow that might accumulate around them. 

Administrator Sample introduced two new Village employees.  Bill McGonnell has been working with Dave Yankie in the Water Department and also with Mitch Blackford at the Waste Water Plant for approximately three months.  He will begin working on his Water Sewer License in the near future.  Ray Schultz began working with Al Crawford in the Road Department last week during the blizzard.  He brings much experience with equipment operation, truck operation,

snowplowing and concrete/sidewalk work.  Administrator Sample and Mayor Evangelista welcomed both “aboard”.

Administrator Sample noted that Village legislation prohibits individuals from blocking sidewalks, fire hydrants and the property of another with snow and recommended that this legislation be enforced.

NEW BUSINESS

ORDINANCE NO. 69-2001 was read by Solicitor Collins for the third time. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR AND CLERK-TREASURER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MATURE SERVICES, INC. FOR PROVIDING VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST MADISON VILLAGE EMPLOYEES.  Mr. Loparao motioned for passage.  Mr. Smith seconded.  Mayor Evangelista explained that a job description for this position at the Senior Center is now being created.  All present were in favor.

ORDINANCE NO. 73-2001 was read by Solicitor Collins for the second time. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4-1997, SECTION 4, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 18-2001, SECTION 1, SO AS TO MODIFY THE COMPENSATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE MADISON SENIOR CENTER.  Mr. Smith motioned to suspend the three reading rule.  Mr. Britton seconded.  All present were in favor except Mr. Burgard who abstained.  The third reading will be read at the next Council meeting.

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.  Mr. Smith motioned to suspend the three reading rule.  Mr. Britton seconded.

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

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.  Mr. Britton motioned to suspend the three reading rule.  Mr. Burgard seconded.  All present were in favor.  Mr. Burgard motioned for passage. Mr. Britton seconded.  All present were in favor.

RESOLUTION NO. 02-2002 was read by Solicitor Collins.  A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS FROM THE MADISON COMBINED MARTIAL ARTS ASSOCIATION.  Mr. Burgard motioned for passage.  Mr. Smith seconded.  All present were in favor.

COUNCIL REPORTS

None

ENGINEER’S REOIRT

Administrator Sample gave a brief report in the absence of Engineer Foley.  He stated that Sidley continues work on the northeast corner of Routes 528 and 90 installing water lines, sewer lines and storm lines.  Design is underway for the elimination of the West Main Street Sewer Lift Station.  Traffic light poles are to be delivered the beginning of February. 

SAFETY REPORT

Chief Matty stated that he had prepared a written request to Council to begin the processes for the purchase of a 2002 Police vehicle. 

On Saturday, four officers attended Quick Action Deployment training at Lakeland Community College.  Two officers were trained as instructors and two were trainees. 

Chief Matty is currently processing two favorable applicants for part-time employment and is preparing to present them to the Safety Committee for their recommendation of hire.

Mr. Britton motioned to begin the bid process for a 2002 Ford Explorer for the Police Department.  Mr. Burgard seconded.  All present were in favor.

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

None

MAYOR’S REPORT

Mayor Evangelista reminded Council members to submit budget requests to Administrator Sample or himself. 

The District Advisory Council, Lake County Health Department has a meeting on January 14, 2002 at 6:30PM.  Mr. Smith will represent Madison Village at this meeting.

The Madison Area Development Council will meet on January 16, 2002 at the library at 7:00PM.

Mr. Buck agreed to attend as Council’s representative.

Mr. Burgard motioned to appoint Mr. Buck to the Madison Area Development Council.  Mr. Loparo seconded.  All in attendance were in favor except Mr. Buck who abstained.

Mr. Loparo motioned to adjourn to an Executive Session at 7:25PM to discuss possible appointment of the empty Council seat.  Mr. Smith seconded.  All present were in favor. 

REGULAR MEETING (CONTINUED)

Council reconvened from Executive Session at 8:24PM.  Clerk-Treasurer Reed read the roll call and all Councilmen were present.

Mayor Evangelista stated that several applicants were interviewed at the Executive Session for the Council seat.  Mayor Evangelista stated that Council had a good selection of candidates and thanked those who applied for the position.

Mr. Britton motioned that Steve Toward be appointed to the Council seat for four years.  Mr. Loparo seconded.  All present were in favor.

Solicitor Collins swore in Mr. Toward as Councilman. 

Mr. Britton motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:40PM.  Mr. Burgard seconded.  All present were in favor.