Council
Meeting Minutes
October 13,
2005
Meeting called to order at 7:30 pm by Mayor Mary Barber. Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll call: Robert
Ortman – Present
Warren Simpson – Present
Ed Vanek - Present
Kevin Ety – Present
Rita Leiendecker - Present
Mary Barber – Present
Aaron Reedy – Present
Mary asked if any visitors wanted to speak. Jim Barber Sr. was present to discuss a sewer
line problem. He would like to build a
new home but couldn’t get a sewer line in the past because of a road frontage
issue. He gave a copy of the deed to
council – he has 10’ of road frontage on
Jim Barber said that there is a building on his property
next to Rita’s property that belongs to someone else. Rita agreed that it’s on Jim’s property. He’s not sure how to handle. Council suggested he consult his attorney.
Felix Zabonik was present.
He stated that he was interested in buying the
Richard Gould was present and raised the issue about the
space behind his house – wondering if the Village was going to open up the
alley or not. Council advised him to
check his survey stakes. He needs to
keep his building five feet off the property line for buildings under roof (3
inches for fences). Council said the
alley has never been “closed”, so it must be kept clear. He asked about the sidewalks in the village
that were in need of repair. He was
advised that it is the property owner’s responsibility to maintain their
sidewalk.
Susan Lent from Waste Management was present to discuss the
Village’s waste contract. We’ve been
with them for six years, and now it’s up for renewal (January 1, 2006). Susan presented a contract extension
agreement which was about $1.00 more per month.
Council discussed.
Deneice Cooper was present from Poggemeyer Design
Group. She is a Community Development
Specialist. She is marketing her company
in
Kevin made a motion to approve the September 2005
minutes. Rita second. All yea.
Ed made a motion to approve the September19 2005 special
meeting minutes. Kevin second. All yea.
Roger made a motion to approve the September 2005 financial
statement. Robert second. All yea.
Roger made a motion to waive the three-reading rule and
declare an emergency for Ordinance #2005-20 – An Ordinance Establishing Rules
and Regulations for the Thurston-Walnut Township Fire Department and the
declaration of an emergency. Rita
second. All yea.
Ed made a motion to adopt Ordinance #2005-20 – An Ordinance
Establishing Rules and Regulations for the Thurston-Walnut Township Fire
Department and the declaration of an emergency.
Kevni second. All yea.
Ed made a motion to waive the three-reading rule and declare
an emergency for Ordinance #2005-21 – An Ordinance enacting regulations for the
keeping of prohibited or dangerous animals and listing prohibited species and
the declaration of an emergency. Roger
second. All yea.
First reading for Ordinance #2005-22, An Ordinance Declaring
the Salary Disbursement Schedule for the Position of Village Secretary.
Ed made a motion to adopt Ordinance #2005-16, An Ordinance
to Adopt Rules and Regulations controlling Peddlers, Solicitors, Canvassers
& Temporary Stores. Kevin
second. All yea.
Report
from Fire Chief – Chief was not present. Rita and Roger said he should have been here
and that we need better attendance from the Fire Chief.
Report
from the Service Committee:
Robert said that he, Ed and Kevin discussed with Zubonik his business
(power wash & chimney sweep). He
said on September 19, the Service Committee and the Mayor walked around the
Village and checked out catch basins.
Some are in need of immediate repair.
Report
from the Safety Committee:
Rita said Bob, herself, and the Mayor were present. They didn’t discuss anything that needed to
be brought up.
Report
from the Finance Committee: Didn’t meet.
Report
from the Rules Committee:
Didn’t meet.
Report
from the Regional Planning Representative: Robert said he wasn’t able to attend.
Old
Business – Roger asked about any drainage problems left on the
Long St. Project. Mary said she checked
things out and didn’t see any problems left.
The property owner wanted hydro seed, but that wasn’t in the contract.
Roger talked about the alley behind the Gould
residence. He said trees need
trimmed. Ed said it doesn’t need stone –
just needs to be clear and open for emergency purposes.
Council discussed the water meter issue and response from
the Board of Public Affairs. Council’s
response is they want the BOPA to replace the meters that are broken, and make
sure there are meters on the house – do away with the meters on the ground.
New Business - Robert announced that Rita
Reinchield had been named “Mom of the Year” for 2005 at the Fairfield County
Fair.
Mary said that Pizza Rias is handing out Trick-or-Treat bags
for Village residents. Mary announced
that Trick-or-Treat night would be Monday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30
p.m.
Ed made a motion to adjourn.
Roger second. All yea.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Aaron L. Reedy, Clerk