COUNCIL MINUTES
VILLAGE OF MADISON
Regular Meeting
May 2, 2005
Mayor Evangelista opened the public hearing at 7:00 for comments on the request for a zoning change on the Zelko property at Water Tower Drive.
Administrator explained that the request is to change the zoning from R-2 to B-4 and indicated on a map where the Zelko property is located.
There were no comments by the public.
Mayor Evangelista closed the public meeting and called the regular council meeting to order at 7:03 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, Engineer Foley and Chief Forsythe.
Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Burgard, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on April 4, 2005, as presented. Roll call on the motion, 5 yeas and 1 abstain (Britton). Motion passed.
Fiscal Officer Pinkert presented Pay Ordinance #2088 totaling $34,623.79 for payroll and $52,679.84
for current and upcoming expenses. Fiscal Officer Pinkert added that the approval of Pay Ordinance #2088 includes some Then and Now Certificates that are more three thousand dollars. Mr. Vest inquired about the payment to Signs and Blanks and also asked if the Village is using any wireless walkie talkies. Administrator Sample said that the signs were mainly skateboarding signs and that currently the Village doesn’t use wireless walkie talkies but that they would be considered at the renewal of the cell phone contract.
Don Heywood, 36 Saxton Street, informed everyone that there is an issue on the ballot for streets and roads and made a comment about the condition of the Village streets. He also displayed a poster of pictures of the Village streets and suggested working with both the County and State for curbs & drainage on Village roads. Mr. Britton said that the issue on the ballot is for Madison Township roads. Administrator Sample explained that curbs and drainage together can cost between 30-40 dollars a running foot.
Rich Janco, 178 E Main Street, asked for clarification on ordinances 19-2005, and 22-2005. Administrator Sample explained that ordinance 19-2005 is to add new Village streets to a list for the parking restrictions on Village streets.
Fiscal Officer Pinkert explained that ordinance 22-2005 is to increase appropriations for the State Highway Fund, saying that he amount is in the budget but that it wasn’t included in the permanent appropriations. Mr. Janco said that the language “current expenses and other expenditures” indicates more than one expense. Fiscal Officer said that although this ordinance isn’t for any specific increases the State Highway Fund is primarily used for salt purchases, and that the language is standard for supplemental appropriation ordinances.
OLD BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 19 – 2005 was read by Administrator Sample, third reading. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10-2000, SECTION 351.031(a), AS AMENDED, SO AS TO MODIFY THE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE STANDING OR PARKING OF VEHICLES ON CERTAIN STREETS IN MADISON VILLAGE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Mr. Vest, seconded by Mr. Buck, to approve Ordinance No. 19-2005. Roll call, 6 yeas. Ordinance No. 19-2005 duly passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 21 – 2005 was read by Administrator Sample, second reading. AN ORDINANCE ABOLISHING THE POSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT AND ESTABLISHING THE POSITION, DUTIES, HOURS OF WORK, AND RATE OF PAY OF SECRETARY TO THE ADMINISTRATOR AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded By Mr. Toward, to suspend the three reading rule for Ordinance No. 21-2005. Roll call, 6 yeas. Motion passed. Motion by Mr. Buck, seconded by Mr. Britton, to approve Ordinance No. 21-2005. Roll call, 6 yeas. Ordinance No. 21-2005 duly passed.
Mayor Evangelista informed everyone that the position for secretary to the administrator has been filled by Denise Swick.
ORDINANCE NO. 22 – 2005 was read by Administrator Sample, second reading. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS TO VARIOUS LINE ITEMS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND FOR OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE VILLAGE OF MADISON, OHIO, FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2005, TO AND INCLUDING DECEMBER 31, 2005, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Mr. Toward, seconded By Mr. Buck, to suspend the three reading rule for Ordinance No. 22-2005. Roll call, 6 yeas. Motion passed. Motion by Mr. Vest, seconded by Mr. Toward, to approve Ordinance No. 22-2005. Roll call, 6 yeas. Ordinance No. 22-2005 duly passed.
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 25-2005 was read by Administrator Sample, first reading. 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 A CERTAIN PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT WATER TOWER DRIVE IN MADISON VILLAGE, FROM “R-2" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO “B-4" INTERSTATE BUSINESS DISTRICT.
ORDINANCE NO. 26-2005 was read by Administrator Sample, first reading.
Solicitor Murray said that the ordinance is to regulate street peddlers by possibly requiring registration and a fee. Mr. Vest asked if this will affect non-profit or religious organizations. Solicitor Murray said that this is only for sales and that religious organizations would be exempt from any fee but would be required to notify the Village. Mr. Loparo said that this is more in line with current regulations for business.
Kim Mock asked if she can call the Village if someone comes to her door. Mayor Evangelista said yes. Solicitor Murray added that it also provides for residents to post “NO SOLICITING” signs.
Mr. Toward conveyed a situation in his neighborhood of door to door salesmen that were acting inappropriately and said that he called the police. Mr. Britton asked if peddlers will have a permit to show residents. Solicitor Murray said probably a picture ID.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-2005 was read by Administrator Sample. A RESOLUTION IN RECOGNITION OF MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH. Motion by Mr. Vest, seconded by Mr. Toward, to approve Resolution No. 12-2005. Roll call, 6 yeas. Resolution No. 12-2005 duly adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 13-2005 was read by Administrator Sample. A RESOLUTION IN RECOGNITION OF ABATE/CMRO AS IT PROMOTES MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH MAY 2004. Motion by Mr. Toward, seconded by Mr. Vest, to approve Resolution No. 13-2005. Roll call, 6 yeas. Resolution No. 13-2005 duly adopted.
SUMMER MEETING SCHEDULE
Mr. Toward said that he sees no reason for a summer schedule and that it is important for Council to meet as scheduled. Mr. Vest said that if Council needs to meet a second meeting can be scheduled. Mr. Burgard asked if there are any financial matters to consider before setting a summer schedule. Fiscal Officer Pinkert said no.
Motion by Mr. Toward, seconded by Mr. Buck, to continue with the regular Council schedule during the summer months. Roll call on the motion, 6 yeas. Motion passed.
Mr. Britton informed everyone that Old Fashioned Days has a 1962 Ford and that it will be at the Unionville Flea market to view and that tickets will be available Wednesday. He added that it was decided to get a newer car for drivability.
Mr. Toward gave an update on the water tower project saying that the painting may be cheaper than originally expected and that the Star Beacon is offering a promotion for businesses to advertise that will benefit the project.
Mr. Toward also asked if there will be turn lane established when route 528 is repaved. Engineer Foley answered that at this time it would be difficult to add and that if the Village had already put down the base the state would have completed it. Administrator Sample said that to widen the road it would cost about $80,000.
Mr. Vest encouraged everyone to vote.
Mr. Loparo, no report.
Mr. Buck, no report.
Mr. Burgard reported that there is a Fire Board meeting May 4th at village hall.
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Engineer Foley reported the following:
Police Chief Forsythe, no report.
Administrator Sample reported the following:
Mr. Buck inquired about the infiltration problems. Administrator Sample said that although initial research indicated Hyder Drive with the most problems, further efforts didn’t isolate the source.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Evangelista asked for a resolution honoring brothers Todd Phillip Anderson and Keith Gordon Anderson for receiving the Eagle Scout Award.
A RESOLUTION HONORING TODD PHILLIP ANDERSON AND KEITH GORDON ANDERSON OF BOY SCOUT TROOP 157 UPON EARNING AND RECEIVING THE DISTINGUISHED EAGLE SCOUT AWARD. Motion by Mr. Toward, seconded by Mr. Vest, approving resolution No. 14-2005. Roll call on the motion, 4 yeas. Resolution No. 14-2005 duly adopted.
Mayor Evangelista reported the following:
The Design & Review Board draft for the Preservation District will be delivered to properties within the next couple of weeks.
In recognition of national Day of Prayer, there will be a 20 minute prayer session at village hall on May 5, 2005.
The Village has been asked to participate in funding of the School Resource Officers.
Mayor Evangelista Reported the following dates:
April 29th Sixth Annual Senior Prom at Madison High School
May 2nd Regular Council Meeting
May 7th Computer Collection at LC Fairgrounds
May 9th Planning Commission
May 12th Mayor’s Court
Mayor Evangelista requested a ten minute recess followed by executive session in order to discuss legal and personnel issues.
Motion at 7:49 pm by Mr. Toward, seconded by Mr. Britton, to adjourn for a ten minute recess followed by executive session to discuss legal and personnel issues. Roll call on the motion, 6 yeas. Motion passed. Mayor Evangelista informed everyone that there wouldn’t be any business after executive session.
Mayor Evangelista called the meeting to order after executive session. 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.
Motion by Mr. Toward, seconded by Mr. Buck, to adjourn. Roll call, 5 yeas. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm.
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