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 and Mr. Vest, Mr. Loparo and Mr. Hamercheck were present. Also in attendance, Mayor Evangelista, Administrator Zapp, Mr. Murray and Ned Foley.

Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Britton, to approve the minutes of the special meeting of Sept. 25, 2006, roll call on the motion, 4 yeas 1 nay and 1 abstain (Mr. Bartlett). Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Vest, to approve the minutes of the special meeting of special meeting of Oct. 23, 2006, roll call 6 yeas. Motion passed.

Motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Vest, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of Oct. 16, 2006, roll call 5 yeas and 1 abstain (Mr. Loparo). Motion passed.

Pay Ordinance No. 2123 totaling $49,667.20 for payroll and $60,552.99 for current and upcoming expenses. Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Loparo, to approve Pay Ordinance No. 2123. Roll call on the motion, 6 yeas. Motion carried. Mr. Hamercheck questioned an invoice for the police department concerning carpet (that was not on the payment of bills).

VISITORS

Jack Lading, 603 W Main St., had a discussion regarding equipment repaired by Village employees when a citizen had offered to repair these items at no charge to the Village, Mr. Zapp replied that he was under the impression that the citizen would have charged for these repairs and that he will look into this matter if there was an misunderstanding. Mr. Lading also questioned the Police Chief about funds for a canine unit; Chief replied that the canine unit would be funded by donations.

Larry Larson, 239 W. Main St., inquired about rumors of paychecks bouncing for Village employees, Mr. Zapp informed Mr. Larson that there had been no paychecks that bounced, just that the Village had to move money around so that the Village could make payroll. Mr. Larson also had concerns with future payroll, discussion was held.

Richard Janco, 178 E Main St., voiced his concerns with the police department spending money on carpet when it seems like there are more pressing issues at hand.

Kathy Lynn, 209 W Main St., inquired about an Ordinance that Mr. Lee had brought up at the budget meetings and she wondered why it was not on the agenda. Mr. Lee replied that he had a family emergency and that it was not complete but he would work on it. Mrs. Lynn also

Questioned why Madison Village is paying for Mr. Murray’s health insurance, Mr. Murray replied that it was in his contract and that most municipalities pay for solicitors health insurance and that he forgo a raise for the health insurance.

NEW BUSINESS

ORDINANCE NO. 65-2006 was read by Mr. Murray, second 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.

ORDINANCE NO. 66-2006 was read by Mr. Murray, second 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.

ORDINANCE NO. 67-2006 was read by Mr. Murray, 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, 2006, TO AND INCLUDING DECEMBER 31, 2006, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Vest to approve Ordinance No 67-2006, roll call 6 nays, motion failed.

ORDINANCE NO. 68-2006 was read by Mr. Murry, second 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.

ORDINANCE NO. 69-2006 was read by Mr. Murray, first reading. AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING BRENDA BRCAK TO THE POSITION OF VILLAGE FISCAL OFFICER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 733.262 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE, ESTABLISHING HER COMPENSATION AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Motion by Mr. Vest, seconded by Mr. Britton to suspend the three reading rule, roll call, 6 yeas, motion passed. Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Vest to approve Ordinance No 69-2006. Roll call, 6 yeas, motion passed.

ORDINANCE NO. 70-2006 was read by Mr. Murray, first reading. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND ADMINISTRATOR OF SERVICES TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR THE REMOVAL OF SNOW FOR THE MADISON SENIOR CENTER PARKING LOT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Vest to suspend the three reading rule, roll call, 6 yeas, motion passed. Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Lee to approve Ordinance No 70-2006, roll call, 6 yeas, motion passed.

ORDINANCE NO 71-2006 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 EXPANDITURES OF THE VILLAGE OF MADISON, OHIO, FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2006, TO AND INCLUDING DECEMBER 31, 2006, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Motion by Mr. Vest, seconded by Mr. Bartlett to suspend the three reading rule, roll call, 6 yeas, motion passed. Motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Loparo to approve Ordinance No 71-2006, roll call, 6 yeas, motion passed.

RESOLUTION 30-2006 was read by Mr. Murray. A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF NORBERT MALIN TO MADISON VILLAGE PLANNING COMMISSION TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF DONALD BARTLETT ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Lee to approve Resolution 30-2006, roll call, 6 yeas, motion passed.

OLD BUSINESS

ORDINANCE NO. 63-2006 was read by Mr. Murray, third reading. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE FISCAL OFFICER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH WESTFIELD INSURANCE COMPANY FOR PREFERRED RISK FLOOD INSURANCE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Vest to approve Ordinance No. 63-2006, roll call 6 nays, motion failed. Mr. Hamercheck did comment that he hopes council will not approve this Ordinance at this time and save the $800.00 until the future when Madison Village can afford it.

ORDINANCE NO. 64-2006 was read by Mr. Murray, third reading. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND FISCAL OFFICER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE WESTFIELD INSURANCE COMPANIES THROUGH GEHRING’S AGENCY, INC. FOR GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR MADISON VILLAGE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Vest, that they approve Ordinance No 64-2006, roll call, 6 yeas, motion passed.

QUESTION & ANSWERS

Jack Lading, 603 W Main St., inquired on the plowing for the Madison Village senior center and does the Township handle any of the cost of plowing. Mr. Britton replied that Madison Village takes care of the outside of the building and Madison Township handles the inside of the building.

Mr. Murray swore in Terry Wheeler to Planning Commission, Brenda Brcak to Fiscal Officer, Don Adams to BZA, and Norbert Malin to Planning Commission.

COUNCIL REPORTS

Mr. Britton- no report.

Mr. Hamercheck- no report.

Mr. Loparo a sad loss of Shirley Harmon.

Mr. Bartlett wanted to thank Denise Swick and Cathy Katona for all their help with the office at Madison Village Hall.

Mr. Lee, budget meeting on Mon. Nov. 13, 2006 at 4:30pm.

ENGINEER’S REPORT

No report.

SAFETY REPORT

No report.

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

Mr. Zapp wanted to congratulate Scott Pirc on his Class B CDL license; he also gave a report on FEMA moneys for Hyder Dr.

Welcome Brenda to Madison Village.

He asked council if they would like to have a seminar on budgeting process for free at the next council meeting for about one hour before the meeting began, council agreed.

MAYOR’S REPORT

Mayor Evangelista reported the following dates:

Mayor’s Court Nov. 16, 2006 at 6:00pm

Open House at the food pantry Nov. 12, 2006.

Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Loparo to adjourn the meeting, roll call, 6 yeas, adjournment at 8:44pm.

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