RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Mayor Evangelista called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm and invited all in attendance to join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Council Members Mr. Britton, Mr. Buck, Mr. Loparo, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Toward were present. Also in attendance were Administrator Sample, Clerk-Treasurer Reed, Solicitor Murray, Engineer Foley, and Sergeant Shannon.
Mr. Loparo motioned to approve the minutes of the Public Hearing on May 6, 2002. Mr. Buck seconded. All present were in favor.
Mr. Britton motioned to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting on May 6, 2002. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor.
Clerk-Treasurer Reed presented Pay Order #2024 totaling $81,825.95. Mr. Smith motioned for approval. Mr. Toward seconded. All present were in favor.
Mr. Jack Lading of 603 W. Main St. questioned the proper time to approach a subject that is on the agenda. Mayor Evangelista replied that now would be the time to do that and if it could be answered quickly, it would be answered now. If it requires a detailed answer, then when that subject approaches, visitors could ask questions at that time. Mr. Ladings’ question is in relation to the underpass. Mayor Evangelista recommended he wait until that is discussed.
Mr. Paul Goda of 431 W. Main St. asked if the subject of the lift station abandonment project would be discussed tonight. He was informed it is not on the agenda for tonight. Brief discussion on the funding and expiration of the funding was held.
ORDINANCE #19-2002 was read by Administrator Sample for the third time. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 33-1996, AS AMENDED, AND THE DISTRICT MAP AND DISTRICT MAP DESIGNATIONS WHICH FORM A PART OF THE ZONING CODE FOR THE VILLAGE OF MADISON BY CHANGING THE LAND USE OF AND REZONING CERTAIN PARCELS OF
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR LAKE STREET IN MADISON VILLAGE, CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 17.5 ACRES OF LAND, FROM R-2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO R-3 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT. Mr. Loparo motioned for passage of Ordinance # 19-2002. Mr. Britton seconded, with a question of the number of units. Brief discussion was held with the understanding there would be no more than 34 units. All present were in favor.
ORDINANCE #13-2002 was read by Administrator Sample for the third time. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 33-1996, AS AMENDED, BY MODIFYING SECTIONS 2.1.34, 9.4.5, 9.6, 9.10.2 AND 9.11.2 ALL RELATED TO RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING SIGNS. Mr. Loparo motioned for passage of Ordinance #13-2002. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor.
ORDINANCE #14-2002 was read by Administrator Sample for the third time. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 33-1996, AS AMENDED, AND THE DISTRICT MAP AND DISTRICT MAP DESIGNATIONS WHICH FORM A PART OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF MADISON BY CHANGING THE LAND USE OF AND REZONING CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT OR NEAR THE CORNER OF LEXINGTON BLVD. AND NORTH LAKE STREET IN MADISON VILLAGE, FROM “R-3” MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO “B-1” GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT. Mr. Toward motioned for passage of Ordinance #14-2002. Mr. Britton seconded. All present were in favor.
ORDINANCE #15-2002 was read by Administrator Sample for the third time. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 33-1996, AS AMENDED, AND THE DISTRICT MAP AND DISTRICT MAP DESIGNATIONS WHICH FORM A PART OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF MADISON BY CHANGING THE LAND USE OF AND REZONING CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF THE RAILROAD TRACKS ON THE WEST SIDE OF BATES ROAD IN MADISON VILLAGE, FROM “M-1” LIMITED INDUSTRY DISTRICT TO “R-2” SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND “S-1” SPECIAL DISTRICT. Mr. Britton motioned for passage of Ordinance #15-2002. Mr. Loparo seconded. All present were in favor.
ORDINANCE #21-2002 was read by Administrator Sample for the first time. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $1,190,000 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, IMPROVING RIVER STREET BETWEEN CERTAIN TERMINI BY CONSTRUCTING SANITARY SEWERS, MANHOLES AND SERVICE CONNECTIONS, TOGETHER WITH ALL NECESSARY APPURTENANCES THERETO, IMPROVING BATES ROAD BETWEEN CERTAIN TERMINI BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WATERLINE TOGETHER WITH ALL NECESSARY APPURTENANCES THERETO, AND IMPROVING WEST MAIN STREET BETWEEN CERTAIN TERMINI BY CONSTRUCTING A WATERLINE, HYDRANTS, VALVES AND SERVICE CONNECTIONS, TOGETHER WITH ALL NECESSARY APPURTENANCES THERETO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Loparo motioned to suspend the three reading rule. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor of suspension. Mr. Smith motioned for passage of Ordinance #21-2002. Mr. Loparo seconded. All present were in favor.
ORDINANCE #22-2002 was read by Administrator Sample 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 INDIANA INSURANCE FOR PROPERTY INSURANCE FOR MADISON VILLAGE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Smith motioned to suspend the three reading rule. Mr. Toward seconded. All present were in favor of the suspension. Mr. Smith motioned for passage of Ordinance #22-2002. Mr. Toward seconded. All present were in favor.
ORDINANCE # 23-2002 was read by Administrator Sample 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 INDIANA INSURANCE FOR INLAND MARINE INSURANCE FOR MADISON VILLAGE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Smith motioned to suspend the three reading rule. Mr. Toward seconded. All present were in favor. Mr. Britton motioned for passage of Ordinance #23-2002. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor.
ORDINANCE #24-2002 was read by Administrator Sample for the first time. AN ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SANITARY SEWER LINE EXTENSION AND ALL NECESSARY APPURTENANCES THERETO ON RIVER STREET IN MADISON VILLAGE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Smith motioned to suspend the three reading rule. Mr. Buck seconded. All present were in favor. Mr. Smith motioned for passage of Ordinance #24-2002. Mr. Britton seconded. All present were in favor.
Administrator Sample commented that although he is not a voting member of Council, but as a member of the community, he is not in favor of the underpass. He feels it is more of a convenience issue for the residents living north of the railroad tracks as a way to get to Route 90 than it is a safety issue. He feels it would be a waste of money.
Mr. Loparo reported that he has spoken to many of the business owners in the Village and they unanimously reported to him that they are ‘sick and tired’ of construction. They are very happy with the appearance of the Village. The aesthetics of the Village are what attracts people. Many of the businesses are suffering the effects of September 11 and will be lucky to get through the year in business. The threat of road construction does not appeal to them. They are not opposed to finding an alternative route to relieve traffic on River Street, provided it does not destroy the historical downtown of Madison.
Mr. Chuck Paine of Nifty Fifty Diner at 104 W. Main St. stated that he is opposed to the idea of an underpass. He suggested money be used to make a parking lot so people could have more use of the Village.
Mr. Buck asked Mr. Loparo how many businesses he polled today. Mr. Loparo responded he polled 5 businesses. Mr. Buck stated that he polled 29 residents and only 1 was opposed. He stated that it is 12 miles to the west to the nearest underpass for these railroad tracks and 16 miles to the east. He feels that if other locations are considered, the aid won’t be available because it will be too far away. He feels that after the study, if Council decides that this may be a good idea, it should be a vote of the residents that determines if the underpass were to be a reality. He feels the help is available now with the Township and County and the study should proceed.
Mayor Evangelista stated that this is actually the fifth location considered in the last 3-5 years and the only difference is that Councilman Buck has taken the time to pursue funding for this location.
Administrator Sample commented that he has continuously heard the comment that the residents don’t want this to become a ‘Mentor’. He stated it is inconvenient to sit and wait for a train, but no different than driving down Route 20 and sitting through several stoplights. This is one issue that Administrator Sample is most adamantly against. It does not need to be in the 3 miles between Dayton and Bates Roads. There are many other alternate areas that should be looked at.
Mr. Loparo is concerned for the businesses in the downtown areas. He feels that the underpass would eliminate the businesses and jobs.
Elizabeth Porcello of 124 Woodbine Oval commented that whether the study is done or not, the character of the community needs to be kept. She is adamantly against any kind of road going through the heart of the Village.
Mr. Roy Blalock of 4099 Dayton Road cautioned the spending of the money for the study. He feels there should be another straightaway to get to Route 90.
Mr. Smith questioned the location of the underpass. Discussion was held.
Administrator Sample stated that the County Engineer does not need Village approval or dollars to consider Bates or Dayton Roads. Those are County roads. This Council has the opportunity to refuse an underpass or overpass in the Village of Madison.
Mr. Loparo rescinded his motion for suspension of the three reading rule for Ordinance 25-2002.
RESOLUTION #23-2002 was read by Administrator Sample. A RESOLUTION HONORING J. WILLIAM STANTON AS AN OUTSTANDING MADISON AREA RESIDENT. Mr. Britton motioned for passage of Resolution #23-2002. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor.
RESOLUTION #24-2002 was read by Administrator Sample. A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING BARRY SPRING AS RECIPIENT OF THE 2002 LIBERTY BELL AWARD. Mr. Smith motioned for passage of Resolution #24-2002. Mr. Toward seconded. All present were in favor.
RESOLUTION #25-2002 was read by Administrator Sample. A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING ALTA PERUSEK UPON THE SPECIAL OCCASION OF BEING NOMINATED FOR THE OUTSTANDING SENIOR CITIZEN AWARD. Mr. Smith motioned for passage of Resolution #25-2002. Mr. Britton seconded. All present were in favor.
RESOLUTION #26-2002 was read by Administrator Sample. A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARIE ARSULIC FOR HER DONATION OF THE AMERICAN FLAG TO THE MADISON SENIOR CENTER. Mr. Britton motioned for passage of Resolution # 26-2002. Mr. Loparo seconded. All present were in favor.
RESOLUTION #27-2002 was explained by Mayor Evangelista. It is honoring Post 112 in its dedication of the tank. He would like to pass this tonight and be able to present it to them this weekend. Mr. Britton motioned for passage of Resolution #27-2002. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor.
Mr. Britton congratulated Administrator Sample and the workers working in the park on the concrete. It is looking good and he wanted to say thanks.
Mr. Toward made a brief mention of the water tower repainting project. He is still looking for someone to repaint the tower.
Mr. Smith noted there is a Madison Fire District workshop on June 5, 2002. He also confirmed the next Council meeting is June 10, 2002. He thanked Mr. Buck for all the work he has put into the underpass study.
Mr. Loparo seconded Mr. Britton’s complements to the Administrator and Staff for keeping the park looking nice.
Mr. Buck announced he attended the Planning Commission Meeting on May 13, 2002. There was a public hearing for the proposed conditional use permit request for Gun-Hunt-ten Limited to operate a retail business located at 3098 Hubbard Road, Madison.
The request was approved. There were two proposals for amending the B-1 district zoning code. One would be to include Bed and Breakfast operations and the other would be to require a conditional use permit for anyone to operate games of chance in the business district. It was recommended that the Solicitor review these proposals, since it could have an impact on charitable organizations, the Madison Old Fashioned Days car raffle and stores that sell lottery tickets.
Mr. Buck also stated that he attended the Madison Township Trustees meeting on May 14, 2002 to be on hand to answer any questions concerning their $12,500 commitment toward the underpass study. After general discussion, the Trustees voted unanimously in favor of committing $12,500 toward the study.
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Sgt. Shannon is in for Chief Matty who is out with Pneumonia. She reported that the Legion Post gave money for two auxiliaries to go to the Academy. Kurt Svagerko has graduated from Cleveland Heights and passed the state test. Starting today, Rebecca Brozak started at Lakeland Academy.
Administrator Sample asked Council to approve the bid on the snowplow truck. It is a 2-ton truck with a plow and salt spreader. Mr. Britton motioned to approve the bid. Mr. Loparo seconded. All present were in favor.
He also mentioned that Mike Behm did install the bronze markers to the stones in the cemetery. There were 2 Revolutionary War soldiers.
There were 36 yards of concrete poured in the Village. They did keep people on duty for several hours after the concrete was poured to protect that huge amount of concrete.
The Union Street/North Lake Street corner needs to have a curb installed to keep people from cutting that corner too close.
On Thursday or Friday the Garden Club will be working with the Village Crews putting up about 45 hanging baskets throughout the Village. They have worked hard putting these baskets together with the help of area businesses. The businesses helped purchase plants for the baskets.
Mayor Evangelista congratulated Administrator Sample for a job well done on Mothers Day with the heavy rains that flooded the area.
Mayor Evangelista stated that Council would need to consider the curbside recycling program. The County has paid for this service thus far. Starting in 2003, each community will need to decide if they will participate at a cost to each community. The cost for the Village to participate in it would be .69 per household per month, or approximately $7,500 per year for the Village.
ORDINANCE #26-2002 was read by Administrator Sample for the first time. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR AND CLERK-TREASURER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LAKE COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING RECYCLING TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE VILLAGE OF MADISON. Mr. Toward motioned for suspension of the three reading rule. Mr. Loparo seconded. All present were in favor. Mr. Toward motioned for passage. Mr. Britton seconded. All present were in favor.
Mayor Evangelista reported that he attended the Legislative Seminar in Washington D.C. He is very glad he attended and thanked Council for approving his attendance. It was a great place to visit and very enlightening.
The upcoming dates to note are: Saturday at 11 am will be the Tank Dedication at Post 112. May 27 is Memorial Day with the parade at 11 am. May 23, 2002 will be Mayors Court. June 10, 2002 is the next Council Meeting at 6:00 and Planning Commission will be at 7:00.
Mr. Smith wanted to note that the Junk Pickup was very quick and neat.
Mr. Toward motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 pm. Mr. Britton seconded. All present were in favor.
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