COUNCIL MINUTES
VILLAGE OF MADISON
Regular Meeting
May 17, 2004
Mayor Evangelista called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and invited all in attendance to join in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
Council members Mr. Britton, Mr. Buck, Mr. Burgard, Mr. Loparo, Mr. Toward and Mr. Vest were present. Also in attendance; Mayor Evangelista, Administrator Sample, Solicitor Murray, Fiscal Officer Pinkert, Police Chief Matty and Engineer Foley.
Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Burgard, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on May 3, 2004, as presented. Roll call on the motion, 5 yeas and 1 abstain (Mr. Loparo).
Fiscal Officer Pinkert presented Pay Ordinance #2068 totaling $105,409.77 for current expenses and payroll. Motion by Mr. Vest, seconded by Mr. Britton, to approve Pay Ordinance #2068. Roll call on the motion, 6 yeas. Motion passed.
No comments.
ORDINANCE NO. 19-2004 was read by Administrator Sample, tabled. AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF SWEET BRIER II BUILDING COMPANY FOR THE SALE OF A PARCEL OF REAL ESTATE IN MADISON VILLAGE AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR AND FISCAL OFFICER TO EXECUTE A REAL ESTATE AGREEMENT AND DECLARING AND EMERGENCY.
Solicitor Murray explained that some of the EPA issues of the agreement still aren’t resolved and requested the ordinance remain tabled.
ORDINANCE NO 37-2004 was read by Administrator Sample, second reading. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SUBMISSION TO THE ELECTORS OF THE VILLAGE OF MADISON, OHIO A REFERENDUM RELATING TO THE CONTINUED TAXATION OF A SHAREHOLDER’S DISTRIBUTIVE SHARE OF NET PROFITS FROM AN ‘S’ CORPORATION.
ORDINANCE NO 38-2004 was read by Administrator Sample, second reading. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8-1991, SECTION 14, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 43-1997, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 52-1999 SO AS TO MODIFY THE ALLOCATION OF REVENUE RECEIVED FROM GRAVE SALES AND GRAVE OPENINGS ON AND AFTER JUNE 1, 2004. Motion by Mr. Burgard, second by Mr. Buck, to suspend the three reading rule for Ordinance No. 28-2004. Roll call, 5 yeas and 1 nay (Mr. Vest). Motion passed. Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Toward, to approve Ordinance No. 38-2004. Roll call, 5 yeas and 1 nay (Mr. Vest). Ordinance No. 38-2004 duly passed.
Administrator Sample informed Council that Rian Land Development Corporation and Principles of Prosperity Development Company have requested to tie into the Village of Madison water & sewer service from land that is outside the Village and recommended Council deny the requests.
Motion By Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Vest, to deny Rian Land Development Corporation’s request for access to Madison Village water & sewer systems due to capacity issues. Roll call, 6 yeas. Motion passed.
Motion By Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Toward, to deny Prosperity Development Company’s request for access to Madison Village water & sewer systems due to capacity issues. Roll call, 6 yeas. Motion passed.
Mr. Loparo said that the capacity issues will eventually have to be resolved and inquired about a long range plan. Administrator Sample said eventually the sewer plant will have to be expanded. He added that the Village purchased a flow meter in order to identify and address infiltration problems and gain some capacity now.
ORDINANCE NO 39-2004 was read by Administrator Sample, first reading. AN ORDINANCE EMPLOYING MARK J. BARTOLOTTA AS MAYOR’S COURT PROSECUTOR FOR THE VILLAGE OF MADISON, ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION FOR THE SAME, AND DECLARING N EMERGENCY.
Mr. Britton asked for clarification. Mayor Evangelista explained that Mark Bartolotta has been performing the prosecutor duties during Mayors’ Court and the ordinance is to compensate him directly.
Mr. Loparo requested an amendment to section 2 item B because all of the expenses should be charged to the Mayor’s Court Fund.
Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Vest, to amend Ordinance No. 39-2004 section 2 item “B” that the expenses be paid from the Mayor’s Court Fund. Roll call 6 yeas. Motion passed.
Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Britton, to suspend the three reading rule for Ordinance No. 39-2004. Roll call, 6 yeas. Motion passed. Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Buck, to approve Ordinance No. 39-2004. Roll call, 6 yeas. Ordinance No. 39-2004 duly passed.
ORDINANCE NO 40-2004 was read by Administrator Sample, first reading. AN ORDINANCE EMPLOYING GERALD R. WALKER AS MAYOR’S COURT MAGISTRATE FOR THE VILLAGE OF MADISON, ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION FOR THE SAME, AND DECLARING N EMERGENCY.
Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Vest, to amend Ordinance No. 40-2004 section 2 item “B” that the expenses be paid from the Mayor’s Court Fund. Roll call 6 yeas. Motion passed.
Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Loparo, to suspend the three reading rule for Ordinance No. 40-2004. Roll call, 6 yeas. Motion passed. Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Buck, to approve Ordinance No. 40-2004. Roll call, 6 yeas. Ordinance No. 40-2004 duly passed.
RESOLUTION 11-2004 was read by Administrator Sample, first reading. RESOLUTION HONORING THE SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVED IN WORLD WAR II.
Mayor Evangelista explained that the resolution is to be presented at an event for the WWII veterans on behalf of the Village. Motion by Mr. Toward, seconded by Mr. Britton, to approve Resolution No. 11-2004. Roll call, 6 yeas. Resolution No. 11-2004 duly adopted.
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
Mayor Evangelista gave an update on the meeting he and Administrator Sample attended with Madison Local School Superintendent James Herrholtz and the Madison Township Trustees regarding the funding of the School Resource Officer (SRO) position. He added that Council received a rough draft of an agreement and asked for discussion.
Administrator Sample said that there are some discrepancies in the number of students attending the schools from Madison Village depending what entity’s numbers are used. He added that it is a good program and in his opinion the school should fund 50-60% of the position with the Township and Village splitting the balance.
Mr. Vest requested more accurate figures in order to formulate an actual figure per child cost. Madison Local School Board Member Steve Baldwin answered questions from Council about numbers of students, the middle school and open enrollment. He commented that the core business of Madison Local Schools is to educate students. He also invited everyone to attend the School Board meeting on Tuesday, May 18th saying that the SRO will be giving a presentation.
Mr. Britton reported the following:
Fire Board meeting Wednesday May 19, 2004, at 7:30 pm.
The Old Fashioned Days car was on display at the Unionville sale on May 8, 2004, and there were about $400 in ticket sales.
Today’s garbage pickup was an unacceptable with trash being left in the bins and along the road and a truck leaking oil.
Mr. Toward asked if any measures are being taken to conserve gas with the increase of fuel prices and said that the garbage truck also had a headlight missing.
Mr. Vest inquired about the status of the update of the economic development area of the Village website. Administrator Sample said that Engineer Foley will be submitting some information to forward to the website developer.
Mr. Vest also suggested using nitrogen in the vehicles tires in order to get better gas mileage.
Mr. Loparo, no report.
Mr. Buck expressed concern about overloaded trucks on Village roads and suggested purchasing some portable scales, saying that possibly the costs could be recouped through the fines for overload.
There was a brief discussion about the scales and overload fines.
Chief Matty said that the State Highway Patrol has a new set of scales and he will ask them to set up a demonstration within the Village.
Mr. Burgard, no report.
No report.
Police Chief Matty reported the following:
Patrolmen Svagerko and Covert assisted in apprehending a bank robbery suspect.
Patrolman Svagerko will be recognized as Officer of the year for 2004.
Patrolman Svagerko has requested 15-20 minutes of Council’s time at the next meeting in order to give a presentation about the non-lethal weapon, use of the taser, training he recently completed.
May 25, 2004 the Lake County Safety Coalition will be at McDonald’s at I-90 for the buckle-down program. They will be rewarding seatbelt wearers and warning non-wearers.
Administrator Sample reported the following:
The Village work crews have poured footers and placed headstones at the cemetery and put up the flags and flower baskets to be ready for Memorial Day. He added that the majority of the flowers were donated by the Madison Garden Club.
Some of the street lining hot-tape is in place
The Water Department is continuing with the hydrant painting program.
Mr. Britton asked about the Dollar Store clean-up. Administrator Sample said that he sent them a punch list and he will contact them again.
Mayor Evangelista reported the following:
The Village of Madison is establishing a Housing Council that will review the application(s) for the Community Reinvestment Area Abatement. With Council’s approval the Housing Council will consist of the following people:
Don Bartlett Planning Commission Representative
John Sample Appointed by the Mayor
Sam Britton Appointed by the Mayor
Ron Smith Appointed by the Council
Dan Donaldson Appointed by the Council
Motion by Mr. Toward, seconded by Mr. Buck, to appoint Ron Smith and Dan Donaldson to the Housing Council. Roll call, 6 yeas. Motion passed
There is a Historical Society Dinner on May 23, 2004.
A new business on Main Street is Michael’s closet at N.H. Robinson’s Emporium.
The Insurance Women of Northeast Ohio have requested a resolution of support for the week of May 16, 2004. Motion By Mr. Toward, seconded by Mr. Buck, approving a Resolution No. 10-2004 honoring the Insurance Women of Northeast Ohio the week of May, 16th. Roll call, 6 yeas. Resolution No. 10-2004 duly adopted.
Mr. Gerald walker will be starting as a Village employee the next pay period at a fixed rate of $250.00 per month.
Mayor Evangelista reported the following schedule of meetings:
Senior Center Addition Committee May 18, 2004
Mayor’s Court May 27, 2004
Village Council June 14, 2004
Mr. Britton requested the drawings for the ball fields be available next week.
Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Loparo, to adjourn. Roll call, 5 yeas. Meeting Adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
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