Acting President Evangelista called the meeting to order at 7:00PM by asking Council and citizens to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members Mr. Britton, Mr. Burgard, Mrs. Kopczak and Mr. Smith were present. Mayor Reed and Mr. Loparo were absent. Also in attendance were Clerk Treasurer Butler, Engineer Foley, Administrator Sample and Police Chief Matty.
Solicitor Collins entered at 7:30PM.
Mr. Britton approved the minutes of the June 19, 2000 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting. Mr. Burgard seconded. All present
were in favor.
Clerk Treasurer Butler presented Pay Order No. 1983 totaling $188,714.82. Mr. Burgard motioned for approval. Mr. Smith seconded. Mrs. Kopczak requested clarification of charges for Verizon Wireless, C.I.R., Inc., Sidley and CT Consultants respectively. Discussion followed with Administrator Sample detailing the items in question. All present were in favor.
VISITORS
Jack Lading, 603 West Main Street voiced his concern over traffic congestion on Main Street, especially during peak hours. He described several traffic tie-ups caused by delivery trucks and/or the railroad crossing being blocked. Mr. Lading’s concern involves the severity of the congestion should there be a need for safety vehicles or fire equipment to get through the area. Mr. Lading felt that deliveries should be made at the rear of the businesses in the alley. Chief Matty stated that there was a Parking Ordinance that was initiated in the 1970s. Mr. Evangelista suggested that Chief Matty review the Ordinance and the possibility of adopting it. Mr. Lading also had questions regarding Water Tower Drive, the Kent State University property and the Laketran property on the North side of Water Tower Drive. Administrator Sample responded to each.
OLD BUSINESS
None
ORDINANCE NO. 36-2000 was read by Administrator Sample for the first time. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $360,000 NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING RIVER STREET BETWEEN CERTAIN TERMINI BY CONSTRUCTING SANITARY SEWERS, MANHOLES AND SERVICE CONNECTIONS, TOGETHER WITH ALL NECESSARY APPURTENANCES THERETO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. An explanation of the Ordinance was given by Administrator Sample. Brief discussion followed. Mr. Smith motioned to suspend the three-rule reading. Mr. Burgard seconded. All present were in favor. Mr. Smith motioned for passage. Mr. Burgard seconded. All present were in favor.
ORDINANCE NO. 37-2000 was read by Administrator Sample for the first time. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $400,000 NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING THE WATERWORKS SYSTEM OF THE VILLAGE BY INSTALLING AND REPLACING WATERLINES, HYDRANTS AND VALVES, TOGETHER WITH ALL NECESSARY APPURTENANCES THERETO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. An explanation of the Ordinance was given by Administrator Sample. Discussion followed. Mr. Britton motioned to suspend the three-rule reading. Mr. Burgard seconded. All present were in favor. Mr. Britton motioned for passage. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor.
ORDINANCE NO. 38-2000 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 RIVER STREET/EAST MAIN STREET WATERLINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Smith motioned to suspend the three-rule reading. Mr. Britton seconded. All present were in favor. Mr. Smith motioned for passage. Mr. Burgard seconded. All present were in favor.
ORDINANCE NO. 39-2000 was read by Solicitor Collins for the first time. AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR AND CLERK TREASURER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH, GEMINI CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR THE RIVER STREET SANITARY SEWER LINE EXTENSION PROJECT. An explanation of the Ordinance was given by Administrator Sample and Engineer Foley. Mr. Smith motioned to suspend the three-rule reading. Mr. Britton seconded. All present were in favor. Mr. Burgard motioned for passage. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor.
ORDINANCE NO. 40-2000 was read by Solicitor Collins for the first time. AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING FUNDS FROM THE SEWER FUND TO THE SEWER CAPITAL FUND AND FROM THE WATER FUND TO THE WATER CAPITAL FUND, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. An explanation of the Ordinance was given by Administrator Sample.
Mr. Britton motioned to suspend the three-rule reading. Mr. Burgard seconded. All present were in favor. Mr. Britton motioned for passage. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor.
ORDINANCE NO. 41-2000 was read by Solicitor Collins for the first time. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ALL ACTIONS NECESSRY TO EFFECT A GOVERNMENTAL ELECTRICITY AGGREGATION PROGRAM WITH OPT-OUT PROVISIONS PURSUANT TO OHIO REVISED CODE, SECTION 4928.20, DIRECTING THE LAKE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS TO SUBMIT A BALLOT QUESTION TO THE ELECTORS REGARDING SAME AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mr. Burgard reported on
the Planning Commission meeting of July 10th, 2000.
There was no new business to report, however, an approval was granted to
the Red Berry Garden Center at the corner of Middle Ridge and Hubbard Roads for
placement of a sign.
Discussion was held
regarding the rezoning of a portion of property between Rt. 528 and Dayton Road.
Ninety percent of the property owners (other than the church) were in
favor of rezoning from M-1to R-1 single family.
Discussion will continue at future meetings.
Planning Commission has approved J.W. Betteley ‘s request to rezone 10
acres of land south of Sweet Brier Estates from industrial to multi-family and
asked Council to set up a Public Hearing.
Mrs. Kopczak motioned to
hold a Public Hearing on August 21, 2000 at 6:30PM to hear J.W. Betteley’s
request. Mr. Smith
seconded.
All present were in favor.
Mrs. Kopczak asked Mr.
Burgard if the letter from the Artful Crafter was discussed at the Planning
Commission meeting. Mr. Burgard
stated that it was. Discussion
followed relating to the Artful Crafter’s concerns.
Discussion was also held with Chief Matty regarding the grant for vests
for the Madison Village Police Department.
Discussion continued with regard to the Bates Road property and the
placement of a fence around it. Administrator
Sample stated that the fence was budgeted and approved at $1,000 for the Bates
Road Park. Two streetlights were
also installed for security reasons.
Mr. Britton asked if a
Resolution was required in order to accept the $250 donation from Madison Old
Fashioned Days. Solicitor Collins
stated that it was. Reference was
also made to the Noise Ordinance that was initiated a couple of months ago.
Solicitor Collins stated that the draft has been revised and a copy would
be given to Chief Matty. Lengthy
discussion followed with regard to the waterline on Middle Ridge Road and the
request by a homeowner on Dayton Road to tie-in.
Administrator Sample stated that Lake County would need to be contacted
as the area in question is in the Township.
Mr. Smith announced that
the monthly Fire Board Meeting would be held at the Township Center on
Wednesday, July 19th at 7:30PM.
He also reported that residents on East Main Street were experiencing
periodic power problems. Mr. Farley
of the Illuminating Company has been notified and will investigate the problem.
Patrolman Eisenhart reported that other areas in the Village were also
experiencing problems.
Mr. Evangelista
announced that the Madison Recreation District would meet at Stanton Park on
Thursday, July 27th at 8:00PM. He
also stated that each Council Member should have received informative literature
from the Lake County Economic Center.
Administrator Sample
gave an update on recent zoning concerns. He
stated that the house on the second property South of I90 and on the East side
of Rt. 528 is scheduled to come down within the next 30 to 45 days.
Administrator Sample noted that Johnny Ray’s is in compliance, as that
property was grandfathered as a salvage yard.
Repairs to property at 425 North Lake Street have been made.
The property owner on the East side of Parkway has failed to paint his
home. This matter will be turned
over to Mr. Collins. The property
owner of a barn in need of repair at 420 River Street has also failed to comply.
This matter too, will be turned over to Mr. Collins.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
Engineer Foley stated
that work at Park Street is complete. The
Eagle Street sanitary sewer is all in the ground.
The roadway restoration is being worked on and the crossing of West Main
Street went well. Engineer Foley thanked the Police Department for their
assistance. Grading is being done
now and the asphalt will be placed soon. The
associated project of the bridge on Union Street is underway.
The new deck will be poured on Thursday and should be opened to traffic
next Monday. Plans are being
finalized for the Union and Eagle Street waterlines.
That project should be out to bid later this week.
The Water Tower Drive Project continues and the pavement is scheduled to
be poured in September. East Main
and River Street projects will be underway this fall.
SAFETY REPORT
Chief Matty announced
that the Safe Driver Award for July was given to William Kozane by Patrolman
Huffman. The Madison Village Police
Department received a $2,000 grant for selective enforcement through the Lake
County Safe Community’s Coalition.
The U. S. Justice Department was contacted with regard to the status of the COPS Grant. It was determined that the Grant is still in the review process. Discussion followed with regard to the condition of the 1994 patrol car and the associated expenses to maintain it. Chief Matty suggested the possibility of purchasing a 4-wheel drive vehicle with a police package. Discussion continued.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Administrator Sample
requested authorization to bid for the Eagle and Union Street watermain
replacement. Mr. Britton motioned
to bid the Eagle and Union Street watermain replacement. Mr. Smith seconded. All
present were in favor.
Administrator Sample
also requested approval to purchase a 2000 F350, one ton, cab and chassis, dump
bed for $30,985.25, less trade-in.
Discussion followed. Mr.
Britton motioned to purchase the 2000 F350.
Mr. Burgard seconded. All
present were in favor.
Tomorrow CEI will
install new ornamental streetlights on the south side of Main Street.
New seed will be planted and straw placed just prior to Old Fashioned
Days to prevent new grass from being trampled.
Also, striping will be completed on parking spaces and crosswalks prior
to Old Fashioned Days
Discussion was held with
regard to the first Council meeting in September being rescheduled to September
5th due to Labor Day falling on the regularly scheduled meeting date.
Mr. Britton motioned to cancel the September 5th meeting and
meet only on September 18th. Mr.
Smith seconded. All present were in
favor.
A letter from Mr. Buck
was distributed to each Council member. Any
questions or comments should be directed to Mr. Collins, as he will be handling
the prosecution.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Reed requested
that Mr. Evangelista brief Council on two items previously reported.
The first item is in reference to the grant application for Universal
Hire, which is still under consideration with the U.S. Justice Department.
The second item was the condition of the 1994 patrol cruiser with 108,000
miles and the need for possible replacement in the near future.
Mr. Burgard stated that
he has received many positive comments from the community with regard to the
work done along the south side of Main Street.
Mr. Britton reminded
those in attendance that Old Fashioned Days will be held on August 3rd,
4th, 5th and 6th. He announced that the YMCA Run has been cancelled and also,
due to Mr. Heywood’s accident, the Bicycle Ride has been cancelled.
Mrs. Kopczak motioned
for adjournment at 8:15PM. Mr.
Burgard seconded. All present were
in favor.