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COUNCIL MINUTES VILLAGE OF MADISON Regular Meeting Oct. 2, 2006
Record of Proceedings
Mayor Evangelista called the meeting to order at 7:00 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. Hamercheck, Mr. Lee, Mr. Loparo, Mr. Bartlett and Mr. Vest were present. Also in attendance, Mayor Evangelista, Administrator Zapp, Mark Bartolotta and Engineer Foley.
Motion by Mr. Vest, seconded by Mr. Loparo, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of Sept. 5, 2006, with the correction of Maureen Mitchell to Maureen Smith. Roll call on the motion, 4 yeas and one abstain Mr. Bartlett. Motion carried.
Pay Ordinance No. 2120 totaling $33,619.89 for payroll and $47,677.98 for current and upcoming expenses. Mr. Vest asked Mr. Zapp about the porta potties and when they will be taken away, Mr. Zapp stated that this was the last bill for the season. Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Lee, to approve Pay Ordinance No. 2120. Roll call on the motion, 5 yeas. Motion carried.
VISITORS
Larry Larson, 239 West Main Street, expressed concern about Officer O’Leary’s actions and said that he isn’t comfortable with the investigation by Madison Village Police Department and said an outside agency should hold an investigation. He also wanted to know if council has any information about the levy and when information will be available.
Maureen Smith, 279 Kim Drive, expressed concerns about the use of computers for the Village employees. Mr. Zapp stated that he and his staff are working on a new policy manual and it will address this issue.
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 63-2006 was read by Mr. Bartolotta, first 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.
ORDINANCE NO. 64-2006 was read by Mr. Bartolotta, first reading. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND FISCAL OFFICER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE WESTFIELD INSURANCE COMPANIES THROUGH GEHRING’S AGNECY, INC. FOR GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR MADISON VILLAGE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Mr. Vest, seconded by Mr. Britton to hold Halloween on Oct. 31, 2006 from 6-8 pm. Roll call 5 yeas and one abstain (Mr. Loparo), motion passed.
QUESTION & ANSWERS
Mr. Larry Larson asked council who would be signing these Ordinances since Madison Village has a vacancy in the Fiscal Officer’s position. Mr. Zapp stated that Mr. Tony Long from Geneva Township was standing in for the Fiscal Officer.
Motion by Mr. Britton to make a Resolution 26-2006 to appoint Terry Wheeler to Planning Commission, seconded by Mr. Loparo, roll call 6 yeas, motion passed.
Motion by Mr. Hamercheck to make a Resolution 27-2006 to appoint Don Adams to Board of Zoning Appeals, seconded by Mr. Vest, roll call 6 yeas, motion passed.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mr. Britton asked Mr. Zapp if he could check into the dumpsters behind some of the restaurants in Madison Village to make sure that they stay out of the alley.
Mr. Loparo stated that the Fire District meeting is Oct. 4, 2006 at the Township Hall.
Mr. Bartlett wanted to thank everyone for their support in the passing of his mother, and for their support in his new appointed position of Council Member.
Mr. Lee wanted to let everyone know that the budget committee will be meeting on Oct. 10, 2006 at 4:30pm.
Discussion was held on the procedure for the levy and what council would like to do next.
Motion by Mr. Lee to have a workshop for the levy campaign, seconded by Mr. Britton to have a workshop on Oct. 10, 2006 at 6:00pm, here at Village Hall. Roll calls 6 yeas. Motion passed.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
Mr. Foley gave an update on Huntington Woods and also that he has received information about the flood plans here in Madison Village.
SAFETY REPORT
No report.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
No report.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Evangelista reported the following dates:
Fire Board Oct. 4, 2006 Mayor’s Court Oct. 5, 2006 at 6:00pm MHS vs. Riverside Oct. 6, 2006 at 7:30pm Farmers Market in the Park Oct. 7, 2006 from 9-1pm Planning Commission Oct. 9, 2006 at 7:00pm Design Review Board Oct. 11, 2006 at 7:00pm Council Meeting Oct. 16, 2006 at 7:00pm
Motion by Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Loparo, to adjourn at 7:42 p.m. Roll call, 5 yeas. Motion carried.
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