Mayor Reed called the meeting to order at 7:00PM. Council members Mr. Britton, Mr. Burgard, Mr. Evangelista, and Mrs. Kopczak were present. Mr. Loparo and Mr. Smith were absent. Also in attendance were Clerk-Treasurer Butler, Solicitor Collins, Engineer Foley, Administrator Sample and Chief Matty.
Mayor Reed invited all in attendance to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Burgard motioned to approve the minutes of the August 21st Regular Meeting. Mr. Evangelista seconded. All present were in favor.
Clerk-Treasurer Butler presented Pay Order No. 1986 totaling $227,881.15 for approval. Mr. Evangelista motioned for approval. Mr. Burgard seconded. All present were in favor.
VISITORS
Peggy Burnheimer, Madison Village Entertainment Association, read a letter thanking Mayor Reed, Administrator Sample and all Council Members for the opportunity of serving the community through the art of music. She expressed gratitude and appreciation to all for the encouragement received in support of Thursday Night’s Concerts in the Park 2000. Mrs. Burnheimer also requested several changes to next year’s schedule. The requested dates for next year’s series include Thursday, June 7, 2001 through Thursday, August 30, 2001. In addition, she also requested that the first and second Sundays in June, July and August be reserved from 2:00PM to 4:00PM for Gospel Music and possibly rain dates. Discussion followed. Mr. Evangelista motioned for approval except for August 2nd, which has been set aside for Old Fashioned Days. Mr. Britton seconded. All present were in favor.
Mayor Reed announced that former Clerk-Treasurer, Becky Turner, was in the audience and thanked her for attending.
OLD BUSINESS
ORDINANCE
NO. 44-2000 was read by Solicitor
Collins for the third time. AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 33-1996, AS AMENDED, THE ZONING CODE OF THE
VILLAGE OF MADISON, BY MODIFYING SECTION 5.2 THEREOF RELATING TO MINIMUM LOT
AREA PER FAMILY DWELLING UNIT, MINIMUM RESIDENTIAL FLOOR AREA PER DWELLING AND
MULTIPLE FAMILY REQUIREMENTS. Mr.
Evangelista motioned for passage.
Mr. Burgard seconded.
Discussion followed. The
developer of Middle Ridge Community was in attendance and expressed his
concern with regard to his
7-acre parcel. He would like to
complete the development and not be affected by this Ordinance.
All present were in favor,
except Mrs. Kopczak who voted against passage. Due to the absence of
two council members and conflicting legislation, Solicitor Collins will research
the issue with regard to failure or passage of the issue.
ORDINANCE NO. 48-2000 was read by Solicitor
Collins for the second time. AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 33-1996, AS AMENDED, AND THE DISTRICT MAP AND
DISTRICT MAP DESIGNATIONS WHICH FORM A PART OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF
MADISON BY CHANGING THE LAND USE OF AND REZONING A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED NEAR EDWARDS STREET AND KNOWN AS PERMANENT PARCEL NO. 2A-8-18, IN
MADISON VILLAGE, FROM “M-1” LIMITED INDUSTRY DISTRICT TO “R-3” MULTIPLE
FAMILY RESIDENT DISTRICT.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION 19-2000 was read by Solicitor Collins. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE AMOUNT AND RATES DETERMINED BY THE BUDGET COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY TAX LEVIES AND CERTIFYING THEM TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR. Mr. Evangelista motioned for passage. Mr. Britton seconded.
All present were in favor.
DISCUSSION
Administrator Sample stated that after obtaining approval from Council, bids were advertised for a new Police Vehicle. Only one bid was received from 32 Ford. Total cost of the 2001 Ford Explorer 4 x 4 is $24,820 less $1,200 for a 1994 Crown Victoria or a net cost of $23,620. Approximate delivery would be 90–120 days.
ORDINANCE NO. 50-2000 was read by Solicitor
Collins for the first time. AN
ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE VILLAGE
ADMINISTRATOR AND CLERK-TREASURER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH, WARREN-MEECE
AUTOMOTIVE, FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 2001 FORD EXPLORER 4X4 XLT
FOR USE BY THE MADISON VILLAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Engineer Foley discussed the necessity of the Dayton Road Storm Sewer and the quote recently received from American International, developer of Village Meadows. The quotation from American International totaled $11,600, not including staking, inspection and traffic control. Costs of the staking, inspection and traffic control total approximately $15,000. The County Engineer would pay half of the total costs. The storm sewer would run from the first culvert south of Route 84 on Dayton Road north and easterly to the rear of the houses on the East Side of Dayton Road. The project will serve two purposes. It will provide the county solid drainage on the West Side of the road and provide drainage to the five-acre parcel behind the homes on West Main Street and Appaloosa. American International has indicated that the work can begin within the next two weeks. Discussion followed.
ORDINANCE NO. 51-2000 was read by Solicitor
Collins for the first time. AN
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR AND CLERK-TREASURER TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION FOR INSTALLATION OF A STORM
SEWER ON DAYTON ROAD IN MADISON VILLAGE.
ORDINANCE 49-2000 was read by Solicitor Collins for the first time. AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT AND THE FINAL IMPROVEMENT PLANS OF THE R.W. SIDLEY PROPERTY SUBDIVISION, PHASE 1. Discussion
followed.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mr. Burgard referenced the Planning Commission meeting of August 14th. He stated that a recommendation was made for the new road that Mr. Sidley had proposed.
Mr. Britton commented favorably on the new grass planted on the south side of Main Street. Mr. Britton also stated that he had received a call from a resident on Parkway regarding the section of sidewalk damaged by the East Ohio Gas Co. Administrator Sample responded that he had spoken with a representative of the East Ohio Gas Co. who authorized the Village to proceed with a replacement section and invoice the costs to East Ohio Gas Co.
Councilman Evangelista announced that the Regular Meeting of the Madison Recreation District would be held at Bill Stanton Community Park on September 28th at 7:00PM. The public is invited to attend.
Mr. Evangelista reported
for Mr. Smith with regard to the Madison Fire District.
The Fire District is in the process of purchasing a pumper tanker and
bids have been taken. The Fire Chief is currently reviewing the bids.
Mr. Evangelista also
reported that he had received a call from a Village resident with regard to the
train whistles. Mr. Evangelista
requested Chief Matty check with the railroad and inquire about pulling the
whistle signs on Safford Street, which would shorten the length of the whistle.
Hopefully this would give the residents some relief until such time that
Mr. LaTourette’s Quiet Zone Project is completed.
Mayor Reed mentioned a
Laketran meeting he had attended on September 14th regarding the Bus
Circulator that will be offered in each community next year.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
Engineer Foley reported
that CIR has completed the installation of the watermain on Union Street and is
in the process of completing sidewalk replacements. The balance of the paving is under the direction of SS
Construction.
The River Street sewer
is complete under I90 and the sewer installation on the south side of I90 has
commenced.
The pavement of
Watertower Drive is underway. The
curb has been placed and paving is scheduled for next week.
The underground work in
Sweet Brier is complete.
In the design area, two
projects being worked on heavily include the completion of the traffic study at
Route 528 and I90 and the plans for East Main Street and River Street.
SAFETY REPORT
Chief
Matty announced that the August Safe Driver Award was awarded to John Lucas.
Chief Matty regretfully
announced the resignation of Officer Matthew Jackson, whose last day will be
September 24th. Officer
Jackson has accepted a position with Willoughby Hills.
The bulletproof vests
have been received and distributed to all officers. Chief Matty stated that the electronic payment from the
Justice Department has been received. The
COPS Fast Grant Application is still pending.
Chief Matty also
recognized Officers Charlie Eisenhart, Janine Hathaway, Chris Matty and Bob
Verdi for donating their time and assistance on September 1st for the
final Concert in the Park. Mayor
Reed also expressed his appreciation.
Chief Matty requested
approval for cost reimbursement for Officer Verdi to attend the Attorney
General’s Conference in Columbus, Ohio from October 10th
through October 12th, 2000.
Mr. Britton motioned for approval of the request.
Mr. Evangelista seconded. All
present were in favor.
Mrs. Kopczak motioned to
accept the resignation of Matthew Jackson as set forth in his letter of
September 8, 2000 to the Madison Village Police Department.
Mr. Britton seconded with regrets. All
present were in favor.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Administrator Sample
stated that the lowest bid for salt was received from Morton Salt Company at
$31.60 per ton. Other bids received
were for $33.18, $35.65 and $38.95 per ton.
ORDINANCE NO. 52-2000 was read by Solicitor Collins for the first time. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR AND CLERK-TREASURER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MORTON SALT COMPANY TO PURCHASE ROAD SALT FOR WINTER MAINTENANCE OF THE STREETS IN MADISON VILLAGE.
Administrator Sample
requested approval for Pay Request No.1 from CIR, Inc. in the amount of
$67,409.50 for the Eagle and Union Street watermain replacement.
Administrator Sample noted that CIR has done an exceptional job.
Mr. Britton motioned for approval. Mrs.
Kopczak seconded. All present were
in favor.
Administrator Sample
expressed birthday wishes to Chief Matty who celebrated his 50th
birthday today. Chief Matty has
spent more than half of those years with the Madison Village!
The Village crews worked
this past week on placing approximately twelve headstones at the cemetery.
Flyers were sent out to
all residents announcing the brush and leaf pick-up dates.
Brush pick-up will take place on October 2nd and leaf pickup
will begin on October 9th and will continue through the end of
November.
The Issue 2 Committee
met this past week to discuss the Traffic Signal Project at Main and River
Streets. It is likely that funds
may be approved for this project. The
estimated cost of the project is $235,000.
Grant money in the amount of $83,000 and an interest-free loan of $50,000
is expected to be received.
Grant application for
the abandonment of the Parkway Pump Station will be resubmitted next year.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Reed announced the
Historical Society’s fund raising activity in the Village, Tea and Tour 2000,
scheduled to take place on October 8th from 1:00PM to 5:00PM.
Tour tickets will be sold for $2.00 each and will include a map of the
various buildings. The host or hostess of each building will provide history of
the specific site. Buildings to be toured include: The Shop, The Paige House,
The Village Hall, The Masonic Hall, His Majesty’s Tea Room, The Curious Cat,
The Fine Arts Building and Park United Methodist Church.
Mayor Reed announced
that the Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Zoning Appeals had been
distributed and noted that a deck to a home on West Parkway had been approved.
Administrator Sample
distributed information received from Cemetery Mapping Services.
Announcement was made
that Chief Matty will be attending the Lake Geauga Red Ribbon Campaign.
Informational brochures
have been received for the 12th Annual Zoning Workshop.
Mayor Reed commented on
a letter received from the Willowick Police Department thanking Al Crawford and
Jim Trisket for their assistance in recovering evidence from an armed robbery of
July 26th.
A fax was received from
the Northeast Ohio Mayor’s Legislative Action Group requesting Madison Village
initiate an Ordinance associated with the aggregation recently passed for the
ballot. Mr. Collins is
investigating the matter.
Rae Jean Burgard, Sr.
Center Director, was in attendance and announced the Senior picnic to be held on
Friday, September 22nd at 5:00PM at the Senior Center.
Mrs. Kopczak motioned
for adjournment at 8:12PM. Mr.
Britton seconded. All present were
in favor.