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Mayor Reed called the meeting to order at 7:12PM and invited those in attendance to join in the pledge of allegiance. Council members Mr. Britton, Mr. Burgard, Mrs. Kopczak, and Mr. Loparo were present. Also in attendance were Clerk-Treasurer Butler, Solicitor Collins, Chief Matty, Engineer Foley, and Administrator Sample. Councilmen Mr. Evangelista and Mr. Smith were absent.
Mr. Loparo motioned to approve the minutes of the June 18, 2001 Regular Meeting. Mr. Britton seconded. All present were in favor, with the exception of Mr. Burgard who abstained. Clerk-Treasurer Butler presented Pay Order No. 2005 totaling $199,399.11. Mr. Britton motioned for approval. Mr. Loparo seconded. All present were in favor, with the exception of Mrs. Kopczak who voted against. Mrs. Kopczak stated that she was opposed to the Village paying for any signs as listed in the pay order for Wildwood Park Sign. Administrator Sample explained that the signed was budgeted in the 2001 appropriations which Council approved in March 2001. He stated that the developer, American International, payed for half of the cost of the sign. With only three votes to approve Pay Order No. 2005, the pay order did not pass. Mayor Reed said the vendors needed to be payed and proposed that Wildwood Sign Company be removed in order to pass the pay order. Mr. Loparo voted to amend Pay Order No. 2005. Mrs. Kopczak seconded. All present were in favor. Mr. Loparo voted to approve amended Pay Order No. 2005. Mrs. Kopczak seconded. All present were in favor.
VISITORS
Henry Kozlevcar, 300 Bates Road, a 50 year Madison resident, expressed his anger toward Village Administrator, John Sample. Mr. Kozlevcar stated that he wanted Mr. Sample removed from office because of his on-going problems with water drainageF and plumbing problems on Bates Road. After a lengthy discussion, Mayor Reed stated that Council will visit his property and Mr. Kozlevcar can further show his problems.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-2001 was read by Solicitor Collins for the first time. A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING CHIEF SVAGERKO UPON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER THIRTY (30) YEARS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT WITH THE MADISON TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT. Retired Chief Rich Svagerko was presented the resolution before Council. Engineer Ned Foley, a long-time Township Trustee, spoke to Chief Svagerko stating he took great pride with his appointment. Foley stated he enjoyed working with Chief Svagerko, and that he was professional and wished him the best.
OLD BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 32-2001 was read for
the third time by Solicitor Collins. AN
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN OHIO REVISED CODE, SECTION
3939.86(C) AND (D) REGARDING CERTAIN FIRE LOSS CLAIMS IN MADISON VILLAGE.
Mr. Britton motioned for
approval. Mr. Burgard seconded.
All present were in favor.
ORDINANCE NO. 37-2001 was read for
the second time by Solicitor Collins. AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 9.16 AND 9.17 OF ORDINANCE NO. 33-1996, AS AMENDED,
THE ZONING CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF MADISON, RELATING TO TEMPORARY SIGNS AND
POLITICAL SIGNS.
ORDINANCE NO. 38-2001 was read by
Solicitor Collins for the second time. AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 33-1996, AS AMENDED, THE ZONING CODE OF THE
VILLAGE OF MADISON, MODIFYING SECTION 5.2 THEREOF RELATING TO MINIMUM
RESIDENTIAL FLOOR AREA PER DWELING IN “R-1”
AND “R-2” ZONING DISTRICTS.
ORDINANCE NO. 42-2001 was read by
Solicitor Collins for second time. AN
ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO PARNASSOS, L.P. D/B/A ADELPHIA CABLE
COMMUNICATIONS (THE GRANTEE) TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A CABLE SYSTEM
IN THE VILLAGE OF MADISON (THE GRANTOR): SETTING FORTH CONDITIONS ACCOMPANYING
THE GRANT OF THE FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR REGULATION AND USE OF THE SYSTEM.
After Mr. Collins explained the
terms and changes, Mr. Loparo motioned to suspend.
Mr. Britton seconded. All
present were in favor. Mr. Britton moved for passage.
Mr. Loparo seconded. All
present were in favor.
ORDINANCE NO. 44-2001 was read by
Solicitor Collins for the second time. AN
ORDINANCE APPROVING THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AMENDED PLAN UPDATE FOR THE LAKE
COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT.
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 46-2001 was read by
Solicitor Collins for the first 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, 2001, TO AND INCLUDING
DECEMBER 31, 2001, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE NO. 47-2001 was read by
Solicitor Collins 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 STATE ROUTE 528/STATE ROUTE 84 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE NO.48-2001 was read by
Solicitor Collins for the first time. AN
ORDINANCE CERTIFYING DELINQUENT SANITARY SEWER CHARGES, WATER RENTS AND REFUSE
AND GARBAGE COLLECTIONS FEES TO THE LAKE
COUNTY AUDITOR FOR COLLECTION AS OTHER MUNICIPAL TAXES ARE COLLECTED, AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE NO.49-2001 was read by
Solicitor Collins for the first time. AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING NO .16-2001, SECTIONS 5 AND 8, AS TO MODIFY THE COMPENSATION
OF THE LABORER I (ROAD DEPARTMENT) AND LABORER I (BUILDINGS AND GROUND
MAINTENANCE).
ORDINANCE NO. 50-2001 was read by
Solicitor Collins for the first time. AN
ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $ 1,010,00 NOTES, IN
ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING THE
WATERWORKS SYSTEM OF THE WATERLINES, HYDRANTS AND VALVES, TOGETHER WITH ALL
NECESSARY APPURTENANCES THERETO AND IMPROVING RIVER STREET BETWEEN CERTAIN
TERMINI BY CONSTRUCTING SANITARY SEWERS, MANHOLES AND SERVICE CONNECTIONS,
TOGETHER WITH ALL NECESSARY APPURTENANCES THERETO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-2001 was read by
Solicitor Collins for the first time. A
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GIFT OF A WING-BACK CHAIR FOR USE AT THE MADISON SENIOR
CENTER FROM, AND EXPRESSING THANKS AND GRATITUDE TO, LAKE FURNITURE.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mr.
Britton inquired about the water meter fault settings.
Engineer Foley replied that the settings will be to leveled off.
Mr.
Burgard informed Mr. Sample that the southside
sidewalks on Union Street were tipping. He
added that the garbage in the toter is not being completely
removed. Mr. Sample stated
he would address both items.
Mr.
Loparo noticed temporary signs on tree poles, and asked if the road crew could
remove them.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
Engineer
Foley reported the East Main/River Street watermain project is in its final stages.
The Issue II bids have been advertised and opened.
At the next regular Council meeting in August, Council will be able to
vote on the contractor.
SAFETY REPORT
With
joint efforts with Officer Friendly, Chief Matty reported this year’s Madison
Safety Town graduated 75 students. A
motor cycle run
to benefit Rainbow Babies and Childrens’ Hospital will take place on Sunday
July 22 at 1pm heading south on Route 528 traveling through Lake and
Main Streets. At the recent Patrolmen Olympics, Village Officer Brennan won a gold medal
in Softball, and Sgt. Verdi took home three medals in weight lifting.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Administrator
Sample gladly reported that Village Water laborer, Samantha Lambert, gave birth
to a baby boy named Benjamin Scott.
Sample
said he circulated to Council the zoning report
fior the first half of the year. The
Village received approximately 20 trees from Sunleaf Nurseries for free.
Sidewalk replacement began. The
Village is using Lake Erie Concrete. Water
damages at the Water Plant have been repaired.
The State Auditors are currently auditing Village 1999-200 records.
Sample then requested authorization to commence bids on road salt.
Mr. Britton motioned to approve. Mrs.
Kopczak seconded. All present were
in favor. Mr. Sample and Mr.
Britton stated that they wish to improve the pavilion in the park.
Instead of brick, plans to use stamped concrete are being requested.
The textured concrete is not slippery.
The bid is $3600.00 which includes pillars.
Madison Old Fashion Days will repay the Village over a period of two to
three years. Mrs. Kopczak
questioned the safety of ridges in the concrete.
Administrator Sample encouraged Council members to see the completed work
at various homes located in the Hunt Club in Concord Township.
Mr.
Burgard motioned to approve the work. Mr.
Loparo seconded. All present were
in favor, with the exception of Mrs. Kopczak who voted no.
She stated she wanted to see the stamped concrete first.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Reed reported that
a letter had been issued to Village residents regarding clarification on
NOPEC’s total electric home charges.
An article in the July
10 Newsherald included a toll free number for residents to call.
Mayor Reed recommended
adjournment to executive session at 8:43PM. To conduct business on hiring a
public employee and disciplining a public employee. Mr. Kopczak motioned for adjournment. Mr. Britton seconded. All
present were in favor.
Mayor Reed announced the
resignation of Clerk-Treasurer Tracy Butler.
The resignation letter, dated July 9,
2001
stated her last day of
work will be Friday July 27, 2001. He
added that direct mailers have been sent to Village residents notifying of the
vacant position. Any interested
community members can submit a resume at Village Hall.
Mr. Loparo motioned to
accept the resignation. Mr. Burgard
seconded. All present were in
favor.
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