Councilman Mike Evangelista 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, Mr. Evangelista, 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. Mayor Reed was absent.
Mr. Burgard motioned to approve the minutes of the February 19, 2001 Regular Meeting. Mr. Loparo seconded. All present were in favor. Clerk-Treasurer Butler presented Pay Order No. 1998 totaling $42,099.86. Mr. Loparo motioned for approval. Mr. Burgard seconded. All present were in favor.
VISITORS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 6-2001
was motioned by Mr. Burgard to “untable” the ordinance.
Mr. Britton seconded. All
present were in favor. Solicitor
Collins stated that a formal motion was needed to adopt the changes in the
specified funds. Mr. Burgard
motioned to amend ORDINANCE NO. 6-2001.
Mr. Smith seconded. All
present were in favor. ORDINANCE
NO. 6-2001 was read by Solicitor Collins as amended. AN ORDINANCE TO MAKE APPROPPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT EXPENSES
AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE VILLAGE OF MADISON, STATE OF OHIO, DURING THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECMEBER 31, 2001. Due
to substantial changes, Mr. Collins informed Council that one more reading of
Ordinance No. 6-2001 would be needed, unless there was a motion for suspension.
Mrs. Kopczak voted for suspension. Mr.
Britton seconded. All present were
in favor. Mr. Burgard voted for
passage. Mr. Smith seconded.
All present were in favor. Although
Mrs. Kopczak voted to pass the budget, she went on record to voice her
disagreement with the Village paying Senior Center bills, along with her
disappointment that Council did not work to reduce the local income tax by 10%.
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 10-2001 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 WESTFIELD COMPANIES, FOR MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE FOR MADISON VILLAGE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Smith motioned to suspend the three reading rule. Mr. Burgard seconded. All present were in favor. Mr. Smith motioned for passage. Mr. Britton seconded. All present were in favor.
ORDINANCE NO. 11-20001 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 ON BEHALF OF GENERAL STAR NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY, FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR MADISON VILLAGE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Britton voted to suspend the three reading rule. Mr. Loparo seconded. All present were in favor. Mr. Britton motioned for passage. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor.
ORDINANCE NO. 12-2001 was read by Solicitor Collins for the first time. AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE POSTION OF ASSISTANT ROAD FOREMAN AND ESTABLISHING THE DUTIES FOR SAID POSITION. Mr. Burgard motioned to suspension. Mr Loparo seconded. All present were in favor. Mr. Britton moved for passage. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor.
ORDINANCE NO. 13-2001 was read by Solicitor Collins for the first time. AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE POSITION OF WATER/SEWER OPERATOR AND ESTABLISHING THE DUTIES FOR SAID POSITION. After Council discussion and clarification regarding the need for a water/sewer operator position, Mr. Loparo motioned for suspension. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor. Mr. Loparo voted for passage. Mr. Burgard seconded. All present were in favor.
ORDINANCE NO. 14-2001 was read by Solicitor Collins for the first time. AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE POSITION OF WATER/SEWER FOREMAN AND ESTABLISHING THE DUTIES FOR SAID POSITION. Mr. Britton motioned to suspend the three reading rule. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor. Mr. Britton moved for passage. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor.
ORDINANCE NO. 15-2001 was read by Solicitor Collins for the first
time. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE HOURS OF WORK AND RATE OF PAY FOR ALL
MEMBERS OF THE SAFETY FORCES OF THE VILLAGE OF MADISON.
After discussion regarding the proposed wage increases, Mr. Britton motioned for suspension. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor. Mr. Britton moved for passage. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor.
ORDINANCE NO. 16-2001 was read by Solicitor Collins for the first
time. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE HOURS OF WORK AND RATE OF PAY FOR VARIOUS
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MADISON.
Discussion was held regarding the purpose of COLA versus merit raise increases for certain employees. Only those employees, determined by their department heads, will receive merit increase. Those employees who receive only cost-of-living pay rate increases will be given written and oral evalutions, along with goals to achieve for a merit increase by mid-year. Mr. Britton motioned for suspension. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor. Mr. Britton moved for passage. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor.
ORDINANCE NO. 17-2001 was read by Solicitor Collins for the first time. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 33-1999, SECTION 4, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2-2000, SECTION 1, SO AS TO MODIFY THE COMPENSATION OF THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR AND ZONING INSPECTOR. Mr. Britton motioned to suspend the three reading rule. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor. Mr. Smith moved for passage. Mr. Britton seconded. All present were in favor.
ORDINANCE NO. 18-2001 was read by Solicitor Collins for the first time. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4-1997, SECTION 4, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE N0. 3-2000, SECTION 1, SO AS TO MODIFY THE COMPENSATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE MADISON SENIOR CENTER. Mr. Britton motioned for suspension. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor. Mr. Britton moved for passage. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor, with the exception of Mr. Burgard who abstained.
RESOLUTION NO. 9-2001 was
read by Solicitor Collins. A
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSAL BY OHIO GOVERNOR BOB TAFT TO
FREEZE THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS DURING THE NEXT TWO STATE FISCAL YEARS.
Mr. Britton motioned for
passage. Mr. Evangelista seconded.
All present were in favor.
Discussion was held on adopting the 2001 Senior Center Budget. Mr. Britton asked what items were removed after Mayor Reed met with Madison Township Trustee, Pete Wayman. Administrator Sample stated that a majority of capital items and an assistant were cut from the budget. A motion to approve the Senior Center Budget totaling $70,634.00 was made by Mr. Britton. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor with the exception of Mr. Burgard who abstained and Mrs. Kopczak who voted no. The 2001 Senior Center Budget passed.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mr.
Burgard reported that Senior Center Director, Rae Jean Burgard, requested
permission to install a radio station at the Senior Center along with its 29”
roof mounted satellite dish at no cost. Solicitor
Collins stated that it is 12 month agreement which includes a 90 day termination
clause, with obligations that must be approved via Village ordinance.
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 EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH NETWORX CORPORATION FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF A GOLDEN AGE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM AT THE MADISON SENIOR CENTER.
Mr.
Britton motioned to suspend the three reading rule. Mr. Loparo seconded. All
present were in favor. Mr. Loparo
moved for passage. Mr. Britton
seconded. All present were in
favor.
Mr. Loparo refered to
the NOPEC packet that was circulated among Council, citing that NOPEC was unable
to attain cheaper electricity rates, approximately a 1% lower savings than First
Energy versus the proposed 12% savings. Mr.
Loparo commended
Village
Officer Robert Verdi on his diligent and consistent efforts as a police
officer.
Mr. Britton thanked Administrator Sample, Clerk-Treasurer Tracy Butler, and Chief Ed Matty on their work on this year’s budget.
Mr. Evangelista
announced that the Madison Recreation District will have a final draft of the
Field Maintenance contract by Friday
and plans to advertise
bids. On March 22, the
Enterprise zone tax and senate review for compliance of spray care is up
for review.
Mr. Smith announced that
a special Fire Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday at 7:30PM in the Village.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
Mr.
Foley reported that the East Main and River Street Watermain Project is on River
St. and is working toward the tank. The
installation of the storm sewer lines at Village Glen have begun.
Ohio Public Works Commission verified the $83,000.00 grant for the
traffic signal at the Main and River Street intersection.
He hopes to have bids completed before July 1.
The Lake-Tran Park-n-Ride plans have been reviewed and submitted to
Planning Commission.
SAFETY REPORT
Since there was a tie
for Office of the Year, Chief Matty requested a duplicate resolution for each
officer. He reported that Route
534’s bridge over I-90 will be closed. The
detour will be Route 528. ODOT
needs the agreement to be authorized by Council first, prior to the Mayor’s
signature. ODOT will videotape any
road damages that may occur as a result of the detour through Madison Village.
Chief Matty recommends additions to the letter to include a request for
temporary traffic signals because the detour will cause significant traffic
delays. The detour will commence
September 1. Engineer Foley added
that is the approximate time the Main/River traffic signal installation will
begin.
Mr. Loparo posed a
question to Council and the Solicitor asking if it is appropriate to have a
Village emplyee get a second medical opinion regarding a condition.
Solicitor Collins answered that there is no clear answer without
involving the said employee.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Administrator Sample
thanked Council for the pay raises that he and his staff received.
He requested dates for the following activities: Brush Pick-Up on April
2, Leaf Pick-Up on April 9, and Junk Pick-Up on May 19.
All dates were approved by Council.
Sample informed Council that he had discussed with Mr. Lampson’s quote of $60,000.00 for the alley property, possibly on a two or three payment plan. If Council is interested, a public appraisal must be completed first in order to purchase property with public money. Revenues versus expenditures for Stratton Place last year ran at a $3,000.00 deficit. Administrator Sample asked Council to consider charging the Chamber of Commerce a monthly rental fee of $300.00 to offset this deficit. Council unanimously approved Administrator Sample to send a letter to the Chamber of Commerce requesting a rental fee effective July 1. A letter from Village Tax Administrator, Timothy Behm, was discussed. The letter addressed the issue of the delinquent local tax owed by Village residents. CCA representatives will be available to the public to discuss payment plan options on March 21 and 22 at Village Hall.
MAYOR’S REPORT
None.
Mr.
Britton motioned for adjournment at 8:30PM.
Mrs. Kopczak seconded. All
present were in favor.
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