COUNCIL MINUTES
VILLAGE OF MADISON
Regular Meeting
September 13, 2004
Mayor Evangelista called the meeting to order at 7:24 p.m. and invited all in attendance to join in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
Council members 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 and Engineer Foley
Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Buck, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on August 9, 2004, as presented. Roll call on the motion, 5 yeas. Motion passed.
Fiscal Officer Pinkert presented Pay Ordinance #2073 totaling $262,187.85 for current and upcoming expenses. Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Burgard, to approve Pay Ordinance #2073. Roll call on the motion, 5 yeas. Motion passed.
Chuck Payne, 104 W Main Street, expressed concerns about large vehicles parking on Park Street blocking vision and also gave an update on the 2004 cruise-ins. He added that they are panning to add an ox roast for 2005.
OLD BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 50-2004 was read by Administrator Sample, third reading. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER INTO AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENTWITH THE TOWNSHIP OF MADISON FOR THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY EIGHTY SEVEN ACRES OF LAND.
Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Buck to approve Ordinance No. 50-2004.
Mr. Vest asked for clarification on how this ordinance is linked to the inside millage agreement with Madison Township and if the money for the inside millage has been received. Solicitor Murray explained that prior to the inside millage agreement, the Township wanted to discuss the annexation. He added that although both sides agreed to negotiate in good faith about the annexation at that time of the inside millage agreement, they are separate agreements. Mr. Toward said that the Village has negotiated in good faith and that the Township should release the inside millage money. Mr. Buck said that Trustee Ashton relayed to him that when the annexation agreement is signed the Township will forward the inside millage money. Mr. Loparo said that although Mr. Ashton should be held accountable for his statement the Village shouldn’t hold up the annexation agreement. Roll call, 5 yeas. Ordinance No. 50-2004 duly passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 52 – 2004 was read by Administrator Sample, second reading. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TRAFFIC CODE ORDINANCE NO. 48-1991 TO INCLUDE NEW SECTION 337.30 PROHIBITING THE USE OF COMPRESSION BRAKES AND/OR THE USE OF ENGINE RETARDERS ON MUNICIPAL STREETS IN THE VILLAGE OF MADISON.
ORDINANCE NO. 53 – 2004 was read by Administrator Sample, second reading. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A MAYOR’S COURT COMPUTERIZATION FUND TO BE USED FOR THE COMPUTERIZATION OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF MAYOR’S COURT AND ESTABLISHING THE FEE THEREON.
Mr. Loparo asked for clarification. Solicitor said that the ordinance allows the Mayor to impose an additional $5.00 in court costs that is designated for the expenses incurred for the Mayor’s Court computer system.
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO 54-2004 was read by Administrator Sample, first reading. AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING MARK FORSYTHE AS ACTING CHIEF OF THE MADISON VILLAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT, ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR THE SAME AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Vest, to suspend the three reading rule for Ordinance No. 54-2004. Roll call, 5 yeas. Motion passed. Motion by Mr. Toward, seconded by Mr. Loparo, to approve Ordinance No. 30-2004. Roll call, 5 yeas. Ordinance No. 54-2004 duly passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 55-2004 was read By Administrator Sample, 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, 2004, TO AND INCLUDING DECEMBER 31, 2004, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Motion by Mr. Burgard, seconded by Mr. Buck, to suspend the three reading rule for Ordinance No. 55-2004. Roll call, 5 yeas. Motion passed. Motion by Mr. Burgard, seconded by Mr. Loparo, to approve Ordinance No. 30-2004. Roll call, 5 yeas. Ordinance No. 55-2004 duly passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 56 – 2004 was by Administrator Sample, first reading. AN ORDINANCE TO REAFFIRM THE EMPLOYER PENSION PICK-UP PLAN PREVIOUSLY ENACTED BY MADISON VILLAGE ORDINANCE NO. 62-1990.
RESOLUTION NO. 16-2004 was read by Administrator Sample. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE AMOUNTS AND RATES AS DETERMINED BY THE BUDGET COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY TAX LEVIES AND CERTIFYING THEM TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR.
Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Buck, to approve Resolution No 16-2004. Roll call, 5 yeas. Resolution No. 16-2004 duly adopted.
RESOLUTION NO 17-2004 was read by Administrator Sample. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CIVIL WAR ERA CANNON FROM THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST #112 AND RECOGNIZING ITS GENEROSITY.
Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Vest, to approve Resolution No 17-2004. Roll call, 5 yeas. Resolution No. 17-2004 duly adopted.
RESOLUTION NO 18-2004 was read by Administrator Sample. A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OCTOBER 23 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2004 AS RED RIBBON WEEK.
Motion by Mr. Loparo, seconded by Mr. Buck, to approve Resolution No 18-2004. Roll call, 5 yeas. Resolution No. 18-2004 duly adopted.
Mr. Toward gave an update on the water tower repainting. He explained that Sponsors of the original project had been presented with paintings. Mr. Toward said that although he has located most of the original paintings, one is still missing and that there was a model of the water tower that he hasn’t located and asked if anyone has information he would like to find the items. Mr. Toward also said he has a solid commitment from Potbelly’s Restaurant to sponsor one horse.
Mr. Toward requested an update on the World Resource Contract. Solicitor Murray gave an update and said that World Resource has indicated that are sending the documents to end the agreement.
Mr. Vest asked when the street lights will be up on Wellington Drive and if the Village has received the money for the sale of the property. Administrator Sample said that he will check with the contractor about the lights on Wellington. Solicitor Murray said that they are waiting on the results of the EPA study which was a pre-condition to the conclusion of the sale of the property.
Mr. Buck said that he contacted GE about possible donations for lighting for the water tower, sent them the requested information and hopefully they will make a donation.
Mr. Burgard had nothing to report.
Engineer Foley said that the work continues at Bear Path and that the bidding process has started for the Senior Center expansion.
Acting Police Chief Mark Forsythe reported the following:
The Safety Department is looking to fill a full-time position due to the resignation of James
Middleton.
The new cruiser will be delivered this week.
In an effort to remodel his office it will be painted and he is waiting on quotes for furniture.
The safe driving program has been re-started and the first recipient was Gertrude Powell.
Administrator Sample reported the following:
He would like to start a list of service members serving in Iraq and put something in village hall in order top recognize them.
Water testing is complete.
Hydrant flushing is coming up.
He and Engineer Foley met with the EPA about a possible expansion of the sewer system and that overall it was positive.
Cemetery footers and catch basin cleaning is complete, but the sidewalk program was halted for financial reasons.
Smoke testing will be performed on Hyder Drive in September, including a house by house inspection.
Storm Water Management testing will last for a week to 10 days and the results will be submitted to the EPA by the first of 2005.
The estimate for new home for 2004 was exceeded.
The post audit is scheduled for Thursday, September 16, 2004.
The leaf pick-up will be October 11, 2004.
There will be a list of equipment to approve for removal at the next meeting.
He is in the process of negotiating for salt prices.
Administrator Sample also requested a budget workshop in October.
Mr. Toward inquired about the smoke testing. Administrator sample said it would be next week.
Mr. Vest asked about paving of Route 528. Administrator Sample said it would be next year.
Mayor Evangelista reported the following:
Lakeland Community East officially opened for business August 30, 2004.
The money for the Senior Center expansion will come from coalition money received and set aside for the project.
There was a 911 ceremony in the park and thanked the Madison Garden Club and Reverend Alvey for a moving presentation.
He and Mr. Britton met with a business owner and agreed to support the downtown businesses for special sidewalk sale days.
Lake County Commissioner Dan Troy is compiling data to document the possible loss to each community of local government funds. The Village would lose 15% of its budget or $178,554.
Mayor Evangelista reported the following dates:
September 15th Fire Board Meeting at the Township Hall
September 18th Buried Treasures tour of local cemeteries.
MHS football away against Lake Catholic.
September 19th Senior Center Fall Music Festival
September 13th Planning Commission
September 22nd Neighborhood Watch
September 23rd Mayor’s Court
September 24th MHS football home against Lakeside.
September 29th Reverend Alvey is heading up a trip to Washington DC, he will
open the US House of Representatives as guest chaplain on the 30th
October 4th Madison Village Council meeting
October 23-31 Red Ribbon Week
Mayor Evangelista recognized Officer Verdi for representing Madison Village Police in power lifting competitions in Columbus and Pennsylvania and displayed his medals which included several for first place.
Mayor Evangelista requested Council adjourn for executive session to discuss legal and personnel matters and informed everyone there will be no business after the executive session.
Motion by Mr. Toward, seconded by Mr. Buck to adjourn for executive session to discuss legal and personnel matters at 8:20 pm. Roll call, 5 yeas. Motion passed.
Council adjourned for a recess and executive session to discuss legal and personnel matters at 8:20 p.m..
Executive session ended at 9:27 p.m.
Mayor Evangelista called the meeting to order.
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 and Fiscal Officer Pinkert.
Motion by Mr. Toward, seconded by Mr. Vest, to adjourn. Roll call, 5 yeas. Meeting Adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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