Minutes of Madison Village Meeting held October 20, 2003
Mayor Evangelista called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and invited all in attendance to join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Council Members Mr. Britton, Mr. Buck, Mr. Burgard, Mr. Loparo, Mr. Smith and Mr. Toward were present. Also in attendance were Administrator Sample, Clerk-Treasurer Reed, Engineer Eric and Chief Matty.
Mr. Loparo motioned to approve the minutes of the October 6, 2003 meeting. Mr. Britton seconded. All present were in favor.
Clerk-Treasurer Reed presented Pay Ordinance #2053 totaling $111,382.29. Administrator Sample added that there is an outstanding payment for CT Engineering totaling $10,847.29 and asked that this be added to Pay Ordinance #2053 for a new total of $122,229.58. Mr. Loparo motioned for an amendment to Pay Ordinance #2053. Mr. Toward seconded. All present were in favor. Mr. Loparo motioned to approve the revised Pay Ordinance. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor.
None.
WELCOME AND RECOGNITION OF NEW BUSINESSES
Mayor Evangelista welcomed and honored each of the following new Madison Village businesses and their owners: His Majesty’s Bed and Breakfast, The Paige House Inn Keepers Tim and Jeanette Behm; Queens Cottage Inn Keepers, Vince and Michael Loparo; Chapel Florist on Main owned by Judie Booth; The Cellular, co-owned by Nate Miller, Rick Fike Jr., Mike Schiberl and Justin Markert; Gone Hunt10 owned by Dave and Gail Wickert; Curves owned by Shelly Logan and Connie Smith; Design Images owned by Ken Reed; Re/Max owned by Shaun and Elizabeth Sill; and West Main Street Café owned by Sam Tsoumas and Sandra Mihalek.
OLD BUSINESS
ORDINANCE #36-2003 was read by Administrator Sample. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICT AND LISTED PROPERTIES FOR THE VILLAGE OF MADISON, OHIO, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION ENFORCEMENT AND AMENDMENT THEREOF, ALL FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE PUBLIC WEALTH, SAFETY, MORAL, COMFORT AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE VILLAGE. Ordinance #36-2003 remains tabled.
ORDINANCE #46-2003 was read by Administrator Sample for the third time. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A RELATED FACILITY CHARGE FOR CERTAIN SPECIFIED SANITARY SEWER CONNECTIONS RESULTING FROM THE PARKWAY LIFT STATION ABANDONMENT PROJECT. Mr. Britton motioned for passage of Ordinance #46-2003. Mr. Buck seconded. All present were in favor.
ORDINANCE #48-2003 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 WESTFIELD COMPANIES THROUGH GEHRING’S AGENCY, INC. FOR GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR MADISON VILLAGE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
RESOLUTION #20-2003 was read by Administrator Sample. A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION AND GRATITUDE TO JOYCE RINI AND CHUCK PAINE, OWNERS OF NIFTY FIFTY DINER FOR MANY YEARS OF SERVICE IN THE VILLAGE OF MADISON. Mr. Smith motioned for passage of Resolution #20-2003. Mr. Britton seconded. All present were in favor.
Mr. Britton reported that the Old Fashioned Days Committee purchased a 1938 Ford, four-door sedan for OFD 2004. Tickets will be available January 1, 2004. Also, Mr. Britton asked for permission for the annual Christmas in the Park to be held on December 6, 2003. Mr. Toward motioned to approve that date. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor. The dates for the 2004 Old Fashioned Days will be August 5,6,7, and 8, 2004.
Mr. Toward wanted to remind everyone to set clocks back this weekend.
Mr. Buck reported that he attended the October 13, 2003 Planning Commission meeting with a Public Hearing request by Madison Village to rezone the old sewer plant property from M-1 limited industry to R-3 multi family. The next Planning Commission meeting will be November 10, 2003 at 7:00 pm.
Engineer Eric reported that the Parkway Pump Station Abandonment is moving along on schedule.
Chief Matty reported that on October 15, 2003 the quarterly department meeting was held to discuss training issues. The department qualified at the Ashtabula rod and gun club. With in two weeks, the Village police cars would be equipped with mobile data terminals. The block watch meeting for the north end will be on Wednesday, October 22, 2003. On October 25, 2003 the Geneva Knights of Columbus will host their Annual Safety Forces Recognition dinner. Auxiliary John Hamercheck is named this year for his emergency call outs and special events.
Chief Matty will be attending the Ohio Attorney Generals Conference on October 27-30, 2003.
Mayor Evangelista noted that Madison Village has been awarded the AAA Community Safety Award for having no pedestrian fatalities in 24 years.
Administrator Sample stated that the leaf pick up would continue for several weeks. The fire hydrant flushing is ongoing. Administrator Sample recommended that a Public Hearing be set, regarding the rezoning of approximately 1 acre of land owned by the Village off of Edwards Street. Mr. Toward motioned to set the Public Hearing on December 1, 2003 at 7:00 pm. Mr. Britton seconded. All present were in favor.
Mr. Mark Vest of 717 West Main Street feels that changing the zoning would not be a good idea. He feels it is a safety concern and wonders what it will look like in 20 years. He feels there are many funds and grants available to help with turning this into a park.
Mr. Loparo stated that he feels it is inappropriate at this time to voice these concerns. He feels the proper time to voice his concerns would be at the Public Hearing.
Administrator Sample would like to do some cost saving modifications in the employee areas.
Mayor Evangelista stated that Council has spoken of the potential hazards of one entrance into subdivisions. There was an incident at the Parkway development. A tree fell and blocked the entrance into the development, knocked out power and cable and the lift station.
Some upcoming dates include: October 31, 2003 from 6-8 pm is Halloween, November 3, 2003 at 7:00 pm is the next Council Meeting, November 4, 2003 is Election Day, and November 6, 2003 is the next Mayor’s Court.
Mr. Smith motioned to recess for refreshments to honor the new businesses, and to reconvene at 8:00 pm. Mr. Toward seconded. All present were in favor.
At 8:00 pm, Mr. Toward motioned to adjourn to executive Session, after which no further business will be conducted. Mr. Smith seconded. All present were in favor.
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