RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

Minutes of MADISON VILLAGE Meeting Held May 15, 2000

 

 

 

REGULAR MEETING                May 15, 2000

 

Mayor Reed called the meeting to order at 7:06PM.  Council Members Mr. Britton, Mr. Burgard, Mr. Evangelista, Mrs. Kopczak and Mr. Loparo were present.  Mr. Smith was absent.  Also in attendance were Clerk Treasurer Butler, Engineer Foley, Solicitor Collins, Administrator Sample and Police Chief Matty.

 

Mayor Reed asked Council and citizens to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Mr. Evangelista motioned to approve the minutes of the May 1st meeting.  Mr. Britton seconded.  All present were in favor, except Mr. Burgard who abstained. 

 

Clerk Treasurer Butler read the list of expenditures for Pay Order 1980 totaling $74,403.11.  Mr. Loparo motioned for approval.  Mr. Burgard seconded.  All others present were in favor.

 

VISITORS

 

None

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

ORDINANCE NO. 25-2000 was read by Solicitor Collins for the third time.  AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 33-1996, AS AMENDED, BY MODIFYING SECTIONS 10.2.1, 10.2.2, 10.2.4.a(3), 10.3.2a(3) AND BY ADDING NEW SECTIONS 10.2.6 AND 10.3.3, ALL RELATED TO RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING FENCES.  Mr. Evangelista moved for passage.  Mr. Loparo seconded.  All present were in favor. 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

ORDINANCE NO. 27-2000 was read by Solicitor Collins for the first time.  AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO MUNICIPAL LEAGUE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE 2001 VILLAGE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION GROUP RATING PLAN AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Mr. Evangelista asked Administrator Sample if this Ordinance is a renewal of the 2000 Membership Application Agreement.  Administrator Sample responded that it is at a savings or   $24,000.  Mr. Evangelista motioned to suspend the three-rule reading.  Mr. Loparo seconded.  All present were in favor.  Mr. Evangelista moved for passage.  Mr. Loparo seconded.  All present were in favor.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 14-2000 was read by Solicitor Collins.  A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 2000 AS RABIES AND ANIMAL BITE PREVENTION MONTH.  Mr. Evangelista moved for passage.  Mr. Britton seconded.  All present were in favor.

Mrs. Kopczak requested a reading of the Resolution for citizen clarification.  Solicitor Collins read the Resolution in its entirety.

 

SENIOR CENTER EXPANSION – DISCUSSION

 

Lengthy discussion was held regarding the filing of an application for a Community Development Block Grant for construction of an expansion to the Madison Senior Center.  Mayor Reed requested approval to make application to CDBG in the amount of $247,000.

No motion was made by Council to approve the application.

 

COUNCIL REPORTS

 

Mr. Loparo stated that he had met with Representative Ron Young and expressed gratitude for the funding of $12,500 for Madison Village’s Community Bill and ADA upgrade at Stratton Place.

 

Mr. Evangelista motioned for a special meeting on May 30 at 7:00PM for further discussion of the Madison Senior Center Expansion.  Mr. Burgard seconded.  All present were in favor except Mrs. Kopczak.

 

Mr. Evangelista announced that Memorial Day would be observed on Monday, May 29tth, with ceremonies in the Village Park and Fairview Cemetery.  Mr. Evan Francis will be the guest speaker.     

 

ENGINEER’S REPORT

 

Engineer Foley reported that: the Eagle Street Sewer Replacement Project continues, Park Street Repaving and Curb Replacement Project has been advertised with bid openings schedule for June 2nd at noon, and Water Tower Drive Preconstruction Meeting is set for Thursday, May 18th   He also reported that Huntington Woods Phase I paving should be complete by June.

 

Issue II applications will be submitted early next week.  One application is for the traffic signal at River and Main Streets and the second application is for the installation of a Sanity Sewer Main which will replace the West Main Street Lift Station. 

 

SAFETY REPORT

 

Chief Matty reported that Madison Village Police Department participated in Law Days at the Great Lakes Mall in Mentor on May 6th and 7th.   

 

Madison Village Police Department directed traffic for the Annual Louie Run on Sunday, May 7th.  MVPD will also be directing traffic on May 20th for the Gold Wing Touring Association.  The tour is scheduled to leave the American Legion Post 601 on Hubbard Road for the ride to Parkway, to Hyder Drive and back to the Park.

 

The Bike Rodeo, sponsored by Madison Township and Village Police Departments will be held on Saturday, May 27th from 9:00AM to 11:00AM at Park United Methodist Church.

 

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

 

Administrator Sample reported that Crews are preparing the Village for the Memorial Day weekend.  Striping of crosswalks and parking spaces continues, as well as work in the cemetery and park.  Approximately 20 footers for headstones will be placed this

week.   

 

The arborists provided an Inspection Report on the trees in the Village Park.  Four trees have been recommended for immediate removal.  Berbakos Landscaping & Tree Service will remove the trees and assist the arborist in inspecting the remainder of the questionable trees.

 

A new flagpole has been placed at the northwest corner of Park Street.

 

Garbage bids will open June 2nd for a three-year contract.  The costs for pickup will more than likely increase.  Administrator Sample reminded Council Members and citizens that the annual junk pickup is scheduled for May 20th.

 

Madison Village issued a Complaint and Summons to the property owner at the southeast corner of Interstate 90 and State Route 528.  The owners failed to comply with the Zoning Code Ordinance and are scheduled to appear in court on May 18th.  An East Parkway resident appeared in court and was charged with water meter tampering. 

 

Administrator Sample requested Council’s authorization to accept bids for the curbing and paving of Park Street.  Mr. Britton motioned for authorization.  Mr. Evangelista seconded.  All present were in favor.

 

MAYOR’S REPORT

 

Mayor Reed announced that the first Concert in the Park is scheduled for Thursday, May 18th at 7:00PM.  The Madison Jazz Project will be playing.  Census results are expected in the near future.  Planning Commission met on May 8th.  A Conditional Use Permit was issued for Barone Contracting to construct a building on property presently owned on North Lake St. south of the Post Office.   Modifications to the R-3 Multi Family District have been reviewed.  The Nichols’ Conditional Use Permit for the Used Car Lot at the corner of Hubbard and Middle Ridge Roads is still being discussed and is waiting for information from EPA.

 

Mayor Reed thanked Council for reviewing the CDBG application.     

 

Motion for adjournment to an Executive Session was made at 8:20PM by Mr. Evangelista.  Mr. Britton seconded.  All present were in favor.