Village of Thurston

Council Meeting Minutes

April 14, 2005

Meeting called to order at 8:15 pm by Council President Robert Ortman. Mayor Barber was attending the viewing of her grandson at the funeral home. Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Roll call: Robert Ortman – Present

Roger Aubery – Present

Warren Simpson – Absent

Ed Vanek - Present

Kevin Ety – Present

Rita Leiendecker - Present

Mary Barber – Absent

Aaron Reedy – Present

Robert asked if any visitors wanted to speak. Ken Darst of 1955 Holt St. was present. He said water is collecting in an area between his & Bruce Turley’s property. He feels the field tile is broken. He thinks an inlet needs to be installed to help with overflow of water – possibly four feet deep. There is an inlet next to Nafzgers property, close to a light pole. Robert said he would refer the matter to the service committee. Ken left his contact numbers.

Robert asked if there were any applicants for the open position on the Walnut Creek Sewer District board. None were present, but a letter had been received from Steve Reedy expressing his interest. He was also unable to attend tonight due to the death in the family.

Rita made a motion to open nominations for the position. Ed second. All yea.

Rita made a motion to appoint Steve Reedy to the open seat on the Walnut Creek Sewer District board. Ed second. All yea.

Kevin made a motion to approve the March 2005 minutes. Ed second. All yea.

Ed made a motion to approve the March 2005 financial statement. Kevin second. All yea.

Second Reading of Ordinance 2005-8 - An Ordinance amending the traffic control map to create a one-way street running west from Maple St to High St.

Ed made a motion to waive the three-reading rule and declare an emergency for Ordinance # 2005-10, An Ordinance Amending the 2005 Appropriations Ordinance and the declaration of an emergency. Roger second. All yeah.

Kevin made a motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-10, An Ordinance Amending the 2005 Appropriations Ordinance and the declaration of an emergency. Rita second. All yeah.

Roger made a motion to waive the three-reading rule and declare an emergency for Ordinance # 2005-11, An Ordinance Amending Ordinances 9-24-89, 12-20-90 and 2003-25, by Increasing Rates, Charges for Water Service and the declaration of an emergency. Kevin second. All yeah.

Kevin made a motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-11, An Ordinance Amending Ordinances 9-24-89, 12-20-90 and 2003-25, by Increasing Rates, Charges for Water Service and the declaration of an emergency. Ed second. All yeah.

Report from Fire Chief – Acting Chief Mike King was not present. Jamie Carroll said the new truck will be in service in two or three weeks. The bay doors are fixed. He said some folks have quit – Cody Jackson and John Shirk. He said people are trying to do lots of jobs, and Council needs to get a new chief hired as soon as possible. Rita questioned the cruiser going to Millersport with its lights on when there was no run. Jamie said we were helping Millersport on one of their runs.

Report from the Service Committee: Robert said Ernie’s been in contact with a representative of the Primitive Baptist Church. They are asking us to be patient as they go through their records. Ernie said Bob Elam might also have to be involved since his property is adjacent.

Bob Black wants to put cabinets and countertop in the new Council chambers. He’d also like to put a nice American flag in front of the Municipal Building. He’ll try to make it vandal-proof. He also discussed the renovations of the old Council chambers, where the offices are. He doesn’t want to tackle that project himself, but he’ll help.

Report from the Safety Committee: Rita said they discussed Police needs with Mayor Barber. The mayor of Baltimore wants our Safety committee to write up a proposal for the Baltimore Safety committee to review possible contract for police. Rita said they discussed the dog nuisance issue from last year – and they will keep a close eye on the situation this year. They also discussed copying Pickerington’s Wild Animal Ordinance. They discussed copying Baltimore’s Solicitation Ordinance. Someone wants to run a drain across a road – but they will need a $3000 bond, per council ordinance.

Rita said they discussed the dirt pile in the alley behind Richard Gould’s property at 8260 High St. It still hasn’t been moved. Council reviewed pictures that were taken of the alleyway and the property. It was agreed that there was also debris on the Nafzger property that was in the alley that they should move. Council agreed to have the Village Solicitor write a letter demanding the items be moved so the situation can be finished.

Report from the Finance Committee: Didn’t meet.

Report from the Rules Committee: Didn’t meet.

Report from the Regional Planning Representative: Robert didn’t attend.

Old Business

There was no old business.

New Business

Roger said that there are holes in the road at the end of Wilson that need patched. Kevin suggested calling the Township Trustees and contract them to do it.

Council discussed landscaping needs at cemetery. Michelle suggested putting up a sign.

Council reviewed bids received for mowing Village property. Kevin made a motion to accept the bid from C&C Lawn Care for the Village Office (once a week - $30 each time), cemetery (every 2 weeks & as requested - $80 each time) and Long St. (as requested - $20 each time). Ed second. All yea. Proof of insurance was provided.

Rita made a motion to accept the bid from C&C Lawn Care for the fire department (once a week - $30 each time). Roger second. All yea. Proof of insurance was provided.

Roger made a motion to pay Kent Leitnaker $25 for mowing the fire department property today. Kevin second. All yea. Kent had mowed without prior approval of Council.

Kevin made a motion to accept the bid for mosquito fogging from Sam’s Pest Control at $100 per fogging. Roger second. All yea.

Ed made a motion to adjourn. Kevin second. All yea.

Respectfully Submitted,

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Aaron L. Reedy, Clerk