Record of Proceedings

Mayor Evangelista called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. and invited all in attendance to join in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Mayor Evangelista requested that everyone observe a moment of silence. Council Members Mr. Britton, Mr. Lee, Mr. Bartlett, Mr. Hamercheck and Mr. Vest were present. Also in attendance, Mayor Evangelista, Administrator Zapp, Mr. Murray and Eric Haibach. Mr. Loparo was not present.

Motion by Mr. Vest, seconded by Mr. Bartlett, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of Nov. 6, 2006, roll call on the motion, 5 yeas. Motion carried.

Pay Ordinance No. 2124 totaling $32,098.22 for payroll and $47,194.71 for current and upcoming expenses. With the correction of Rakes Carpet should have been $1,285.66 instead of $1,258.66. Motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Britton, to approve Pay Ordinance No. 2124. Roll call on the motion, 4 yeas, 1 nay. Motion carried.

VISITORS

William Alvey, 5954 Ford Rd., he asked council for their permission to use the Madison Village Park for next years Concerts in the Park. Motion by Mr. Britton, second by Mr. Vest, to approve the Concerts in the Park. Roll call, 5 yeas, motion passed.

Gordon Musclow, 178 Willowbend, he wanted an overview of the Ordinance’s and asked that they be put in the public packet. There is a public packet available in the back of the room.

Larry Larson, 239 West Main Street, expressed concern about why Issue 8 failed.

Sheila Wilson, 799 N Lake St., wanted to know how the fire board was elected and how long council members have been on the council. She also expressed concerns with the fire department and played a tape from a 911 fire call. Discussion was held.

Jack Lading, 603 W Main St., expressed his concerns on how people could make sure that their house numbers are viewed easily for emergency vehicles to be able to find their houses.

Richard Janco, 178 E Main, he stated that he does have reflected house numbers and how emergency vehicles still passed his house.

Kathy Lynn, 209 West Main Street, she wants to know why council still does not have a budget in place for 2007. Discussion was held.

Debbie Prasnikar, 304 Parkway, discussion was held about the leaf pick up.

Stephanie Richie of the Township, asked questions on how the fire board was picked. Discussion was held.

BUSINESS

ORDINANCE NO. 65-2006 was read by Mr. Murray, third reading. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 33-2006. AS AMENDED, OF THE VILLAGE OF MADISON AND THE DISTRICT MAP AND DISTRICT MAP DESIGNATIONS WHICH FORM A PART OF THE ZONING OF THE VILLAGE OF MADISON BY CHANGING THE LAND USE AND RE-ZONING A CERTAIN 12.8946 ACRE PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY RALPH L. HART IN MADISON VILLAGE FROM

AN A-1 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO A R-1 RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION DISTRICT. Motion by Mr. Vest, second by Mr. Hamercheck to pass Ordinance No. 65-2006, roll call 4 yeas and 1 nay, motion passed.

ORDINANCE NO. 66-2006 was read by Mr. Murray, third reading. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 33-1996, AS AMENDED, OF THE VILLAGE OF MADISON AND THE DISTRICT MAP AND DISTRICT MAP DESIGNATIONS WHICH FORM A PART OF THE ZONING OF THE VILLAGE OF MADISON BY CHANGING THE LAND USE AND RE-ZONING A CERTAIN 1.00 ACRE PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY DUDLEY ROSE LOCATED IN MADISON VILLAGE FROM A R-2 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO A R-1 RESIDENTAIL SUBDIVISION DISTRICT. Motion by Mr. Bartlett, second by Mr. Lee to pass Ordinance No. 66-2006, roll call 4 yeas and 1 nay, motion passed.

ORDINANCE NO. 68-2006 was read by Mr. Murry, third reading. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 29-1989 TO ESTABLISH THE RATES TO BE CHANGED FOR USE OF THE STRATTON PLACE COMMUNITY CENTER. Motion by Mr. Britton, second by Mr. Vest, to pass Ordinance No. 68-2006, roll call 5 yeas, motion passed.

ORDINANCE NO 72-2006 was read by Mr. Murray, first 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, 2006, TO DECEMBER 31, 2006, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Motion by Mr. Britton, second by Mr. Bartlett to suspend the three reading rule, roll call 5 yeas, motion passed. Motion by Mr. Lee and second by Mr. Hamercheck to pass Ordinance No 72-2006, roll call 5 yeas motion passed.

ORDINANCE N0 73-2006 was read by Mr. Murray, first reading. AN ORDINANCE CERTIFYING DELINQUENT SANITARY SEWER CHARGES, WATER RENTS, AND REFUSE AND GARBAGE COLLECTION FEES TO THE LAKE COUNTY AUDITOR FOR COLLECTION AS OTHER MUNICIPAL TAXES ARE COLLECTED, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Motion by Mr. Britton, second by Mr. Lee to suspend the

three reading rule, roll call 5 yeas, motion passed. Motion by Mr. Britton, second by Mr. Bartlett to approve Ordinance No 73-2006, roll call 5 yeas, motion passed.

ORDINANCE NO 74-2006 read by Mr. Murray, first reading. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF MADISON VILLAGE TO DISBURSE GRATUITOUS FEES AT HIS DISCRETION AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 51-1993.

ORDINANCE NO 75-2006 read by Mr. Murray, first reading. AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A NEW EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK FOR VILLAGE EMPLOYEES, EXCEPT POLICE PERSONNEL, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO 22-1985.

ORDINANCE NO 76-2006 was read by Mr. Murray, first reading. AN ORDINANCE ABOLISHING THE PRACTICE OF PROVIDING PERMANENT TAKE HOME VEHICLES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF AND DEPARTMENT HEADS OF VILLAGE OF MADISON AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

ORDINANCE NO 77-2006 was read by Mr. Murray, first reading. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PURCHASE ORDER POLICY FOR THE VILLAGE OF MADISON EMPLOYEES AND SUPERVISORS.

RESOLUTION 31-2006 was read by Mr. Murray, first reading. A RESOLUTION REQUESTING LAKE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF UTILITIES TO ENTER INTO DISCUSSIONS WITH THE VILLAGE OF MADISON REGARDING THE TOPIC OF REGIONAL UTILITY SERVICE. Motion for passage by Mr. Lee and second by Mr. Bartlett, roll call 5 yeas, motion passed.

RESOLUTION 32-2006 was read by Mr. Murray, first reading. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE MAKEUP AND COMPOSITION OF THE SAFETY COMMITTEE FOR THE VILLAGE OF MADISON.

QUESTION & ANSWERS

Mr. Larry Larson, 239 West Main Street, asked what the difference was between “declaring an emergency” and the three reading rule. Mr. Murray explained.

Ken Tackas, 164 Huntington Woods, made comments on how committees were formed.

COUNCIL REPORTS

Mr. Britton- no report.

Mr. Hamercheck, explained about Ord. 76-2006. Also the Rec. Board has a meeting on Dec. 4, 2006 at 8:00pm at the Madison Township Hall.

Mr. Vest, there is a planning commission meeting on Nov. 28, 2006 at 7:00pm here at Village Hall.

Mr. Bartlett wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

Mr. Lee, a Fire Board meeting on Dec. 6, 2006 at 7:30pm, and that the budget meeting be changed to Dec. 5, 2006 at 4:30pm.

ENGINEER’S REPORT

Mr. Haibach-no report.

SAFETY REPORT

Chief Forsythe-no report.

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

Mr. Zapp welcomed Brenda to Madison Village.

MAYOR’S REPORT

Mayor Evangelista reported the following dates:

Mayor’s Court Nov. 30, 2006 at 6:00pm

Council meeting Dec. 4, 2006 at 7:00pm.

Motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Britton, to adjourn and go into executive session at 9:26 p.m. Roll call, 5 yeas. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Hamercheck to adjourn the meeting at 11:40pm Roll call, 5 yeas. Motion passed.

Michael J. Evangelista, Mayor DATE

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