Mayor David Reed called the meeting to order at 7:00PM and invited those in attendance to join in the pledge of allegiance. Council members Mr. Britton, Mr. Burgard, Mrs. Kopczak, Mr. Loparo, and Mr. Smith were present. Also in attendance were Clerk-Treasurer Butler, Solicitor Collins, Engineer Foley, Chief Matty and Administrator Sample. Councilman Mr. Evangelista was absent.
Mr. Burgard motioned to approve the minutes of the March 5, 2001 Regular Meeting. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor. Clerk-Treasurer Butler presented Pay Order No. 2000 totaling $89,712.64. Mr. Loparo motioned for approval. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor. Mrs. Kopczak inquired if a portion of CT Consultant’s fee were reimbursed to the Village. Clerk-Treasurer Tracy Butler responded that a portion was for engineering in/out.
VISITORS
Jack Lading, 603 West Main Street, commended Madison Village Police with traffic flow during the pending waterline work on River Street. He asked Council how will prevention of traffic bottle-necking by delivery trucks be addressed on Main Street when Route 534 traffic will be rerouted through the Village. Chief Matty stated that per ordinance, a maximum time of 30 minutes is permitted for unloading zones. Solicitor Collins added that the Village does not have designated zones, however per the Ohio Revised Code, delivery trucks cannot impede the flow of traffic. Mr. Lading suggested that UPS and Federal Express be notified to deliver via the alley. Mayor Reed stated that the Village follow through with a letter to the delivery companies.
PRESENTATION OF 2000 CHRISTMAS DECORATION AWARDS
Mayor Reed presented Placques
to Mrs. Michael Loparo of Robinson’s Emporium and Mrs. Eileen Findak of Findak
Photography with the 2000 Village Merchant Christmas awards.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 19-2001 was read by Solicitor Collins for the first time. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR AND CLERK-TREASURER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH GEHRING’S AGENCY, INC, ON BEHALF OF GENERAL STAR NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY, FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR MADISON VILLAGE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mr. Burgard stated that he was unable to attend the Planning Commission meeting.
Mr. Evangelista
announced that the Madison Recreation District bids are out. The 2000 Village Merchant Christmas decoration awards ready
to be given to the winners, Robinson Emporium and Findak Photography.
Mr. Smith announced the
Fire Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday at 7:30PM in the Township.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
Mr.
Foley reported that the East Main and River Street Watermain and Village Glen
projects continue. The Village Hall
and River/Main intersection designs are still in progress.
There will be a workshop March 26 with the Madison Township trustees,
Fire Chief Zilke, Chief Svagerko, Chief Matty, and Lake County Engineer Jim
Gills to discuss a railroad overpass.
SAFETY REPORT
Range
practice will be held March 28 and 29 at Ashtabula Rock and
Gun. Any Council member is invited
to attend . Newer Village officers
will attend classes at the Lake County Crime Lab for the purpose of collecting
and preserving crime scene evidence. There
will be a pre-construction meeting in one and a half months with ODOT district 4
about the proposed detour at I-90 and Route 534, and invited Administrator
Sample and Engineer Foley to attend.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Administrator Sample requested bid authorization from Council for sewer repairs on East Main Street. The sewer leaving Route 84 to Safford Street is deteriorating. He met with Engineer Foley to discuss the cost which is estimated at $25,000-$30,000. He stated that there is approximately $50,000 budgeted for sewer repairs in the capital fund. Mr. Britton motioned for approval. Mr. Evangelista seconded. All present were in favor. He reported that Mr. Doug Alvord, Village health care agent, has found a new health care plan through United Health with almost identical coverage at a $40,000 savings. Possible legislation will be available at the next Council meeting. Administrator Sample spoke with Tracy from the CDBG which will be handing out applications April 11 for a community block grant to be utilized for Village Hall renovation. The grant pays up to 100% for ADA improvements. Approval should be given by July. Approximately $150,000 would be available in October. He asked Council if they wish to have a hearing in regards to True North Energy’s liquor application at 72 North Lake Street. Mr. Britton motioned not to hold a hearing. Mr. Burgard seconded. All present were in favor. The Board of Zoning Appeals received a request and held a meeting for True North regarding a variance request for a sign on a canopy and price signs on a center post. The request was granted. Flyers detailing the tree planting program, leaf, brush and junk pick-up dates are being mailed to residents.
MAYOR’S REPORT
The
Planning Commission met Monday night and discussed Laketran’s Park-n-Ride
drawings at Water Tower Drive. At
the Senior Board meeting, Director Burgard stated she had attended Senior Levy
Coalition Fund meeting. $60,000 was
requested for the Senior Center. All
county fund requests were lowered. Madison’s
disbursements for 2001 will be $55,000; $45,000 for capital improvements and
$10,000 for operations programming. Mayor Reed proposed that the 2000 and 2001 monies of $45,000
each, totaling $90,000, be set into an interest bearing account toward future
capital improvements/addition for the Senior Center. Director Burgard will be attending the up-coming OASC
conference the end of April and beginning of May.
Helen Britton will be paid at $8.00 per hour
in her absence.
Mayor
Reed stated that Council adjourn to executive session at 8:30PM for personnel
issues. Mr. Britton moved for adjournment. Mr. Evangelista seconded.
All present were in favor.
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