RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Mayor Evangelista called the Public Hearing to order at 6:50 pm. Council Members Mr. Britton, Mr. Burgard, Mr. Buck and Mr. Toward were present. Also in attendance were Administrator Sample, Clerk-Treasurer Reed, Solicitor Murray, Engineer Foley, and Chief Matty. Mr. Loparo and Mr. Smith were absent.
The public hearing was associated with the review of the tax budget for the fiscal year January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2003. Clerk-Treasurer Reed gave a brief description of the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2003.
With no questions from the public or Council, the Public Hearing was adjourned at 6:50 pm. with a motion by Mr. Britton. Mr. Burgard seconded. All present were in favor.
Mayor Evangelista called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm and invited all in attendance to join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Council Members Mr. Britton, Mr. Burgard, Mr. Buck and Mr. Toward were present. Also in attendance were Administrator Sample, Clerk-Treasurer Reed, Solicitor Murray, Engineer Foley and Chief Matty. Mr. Loparo and Mr. Smith were absent.
Mr. Burgard motioned to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting on June 10, 2002. Mr. Buck seconded. All present were in favor.
Clerk-Treasurer Reed presented Pay Order #2024 totaling $411,450.98. Mr. Britton motioned for approval. Mr. Toward seconded. All present were in favor.
Mr. Paul Goda of 431 W. Main Street questioned whether the name of the West Main Street sewer abandonment project was changed to the Parkway pump abandonment project. Mayor Evangelista assured him it is the same project. Mr. Goda is concerned that this is now an ordinance and wants to know if the people affected have been contacted. After a brief discussion, he was informed that all affected property owners with the exception of 1 or 2 have been notified, and this will not affect his property.
Mr. John Hamercheck of 81 Parkway spoke in favor of the Parkway pump station abandonment project. He reported that in the event that the present station does not work, the entire lower portion of his house becomes a holding tank for thousands of gallons of water.
Mr. David Friday of 66 Deerfield Drive is interested in building a skateboard ramp in his backyard and wants to know who to talk to about a permit. Administrator Sample speaking as the Zoning inspector stated that because of the size of the ramp, he couldn’t issue a permit.
Chief Matty recommended that John Hamercheck be appointed to an Auxiliary position as a volunteer with the Police Department servicing the mobile data terminals. Mr. Britton motioned to pass Resolution #29-2002 appointing John Hamercheck a Class B Patrolman. Mr. Toward seconded. All present were in favor. Solicitor Murray proceeded with the swearing in of John Hamercheck.
ORDINANCE #27-2002 was read by Administrator Sample for the second time. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS TO VARIOUS LINE ITEMS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND FOR OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE VILLAGE OF MADISON, OHIO, FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2002, TO AND INCLUDING DECEMBER 31, 2002, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE #28-2002 was read by Administrator Sample for the first time. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE GENERAL REVENUE BOND FUND.
ORDINANCE #29-2002 was read by Administrator Sample for the first time. AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING TO PROCEED WITH THE IMPROVEMENT OF STREETS IN THE VILLAGE OF MADISON, OHIO, BY SUPPLYING THE SAME WITH ELECTRIC STREET LIGHTING, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE #30-2002 was read by Administrator Sample for the first time. AN ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF STREETS IN THE VILLAGE OF MADISON, OHIO, BY SUPPLYING SAME WITH ELECTRIC STREET LIGHTING AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE #31-2002 was read by Administrator Sample for the first time. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE MADISON VILLAGE 2003 TAX BUDGET.
ORDINANCE #32-2002 was read by Administrator Sample for the first time. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR AND CLERK-TREASURER TO EXECUTE A PROJECT AGREEMENT FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE OHIO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION FOR THE PARKWAY PUMP STATION ABANDONMENT PROJECT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Administrator Sample introduced the new Administrator Assistant Sherry Hale. Welcome Sherry.
DISCUSSION
Mr. Jim Gills the Lake County Engineer, introduced to Council the Storm Water Management for Lake County. Jill Green spoke about what is in involved in Storm Water Management. The federal government has mandated stormwater management in order to ensure high water quality in our nation’s watercourses. She explained the process and the timeline involved.
Mr. Britton reported that Mr. Paine wanted to extend his thanks for support of the car shows. He will be canceling the car show scheduled for July 30, 2002 before the Madison Old Fashioned Days.
Mr. Britton also reported that the Recreation Board has accepted the use of the field next to the Senior Center as an Athletic field for baseball, soccer and football fields. The field will be seeded this fall and hopefully a driveway will be added in the spring.
Mr. Toward gave an update on the painting of the water tower. He is waiting for two companies to get back to him about the job.
Mr. Buck attended the Ohio Bicentennial Barn Ceremony on June 19, 2002 to represent Madison Village. On July 11, 2002 he attended the Planning Commission meeting regarding phase 2 of the Sidley development including the connecting of Huntington Woods and Hyder Drive.
Engineer Foley reported that Sidley’s development is moving rapidly. They are scheduled for paving next week.
Chief Matty reported that Safety Town’s 17th year concluded the last week of June with 110 students. Sergeant Shannon represented Chief Matty at the Legion Parade while he was at a Chiefs meeting. He is gearing up for Madison Old Fashioned Days.
Administrator Sample reported that the road crews are continuing with additional sidewalks on Dayton road and tying into Appaloosa.
He also announced the completion of the purchase agreement and land transfer of the land behind the Municipal parking lot. It is now owned by Madison Village. The crews will begin to clear that area soon.
Mayor Evangelista welcomed the new Administrator Assistant, Sherry Hale. He also wishes good luck to Kathy Nichols who left Madison Village to go to another job with Lake County.
He stated the Cruising in the Park events are remarkable and encouraged everyone to attend. The Concerts in the Park are also doing very well.
Council has been advised that the Chamber of Commerce is moving out of Stratton Place to a location on Route 20. He wishes them well.
He received a letter from Adelphia Cable stating they have filed chapter 11 bankruptcy, but service will not be affected.
Mayor Evangelista is interested in an article from the newspaper that Mr. Reed brought to his attention regarding customizing the police cruiser doors. The person who does this lives in the Madison Community.
The Board of Zoning Appeals will interview candidates for the still available position on July 17, 2002.
The upcoming meetings announced are: July 22, 2002 a Planning Commission Workshop at 7 pm, July 25, 2002 will be Mayors’ Court, August 12, 2002 will be a Planning Commission Meeting and August 19, 2002 will be the next Regular Council Meeting. Because of summer hours, September 16 will be the following Regular Council Meeting.
Mr. Britton motioned for a Special Meeting for the purpose of the Tax Budget for 2003 to be held on July 17, 2002 at 7:30 pm and another Special Meeting for the same purpose to be held on July 18, 2002 at 6:30 pm. Mr. Toward seconded. All present were in favor.
Mr. Burgard motioned to adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of Personnel and Finances with no further business after this session. Mr. Buck seconded. All present were in favor.
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