REGULAR COUNCIL

 

                                                MAY 14, 2008

 

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Moser with Teri Eiermann, Bob Matson, Jeff Kaiser, Rick Patrick, Karen Clyde, Solicitor Mark Manlove, Clerk Nancy Baldwin, Nelson Bisard, Judy Bisard, Mark Fuerst, Jackie Rinearson from the Villager and a reporter from the Record Courier.

 

Moved by Eiermann, seconded by Kaiser to approve the minutes of April 9, 2008 meeting as presented by the Clerk.

VOTE AYES—Unanimous

 

Moved by Matson, seconded by Clyde to approve the minutes of the May 1, 2008 Special Meeting as presented by the Clerk.

VOTE AYES—Eiermann, Matson, Patrick, Clyde

            ABSTAIN—Kaiser (not present at the meeting).

 

Chuck Klamer enters the meeting.

 

Revenue, Expenditure and Cash Balance reports were reviewed.

 

Mark Fuerst was present to discuss his business located at the old turkey farm in Nelson. He has a recycling business and can recycle cardboard, glass, shrink-wrap etc. He would like the Village of Garrettsville Council to come to an open house on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 6:00 pm. The Village of Garrettsville has recycling at the Street Department and pays $3000.00 per year for the service. Mark Fuerst would like to take over the recycle at no charge to the Village. Solicitor Mark Manlove said he would check with the County to see if the Village can legally do this.

 

Moved by Eiermann, seconded by Clyde to approve Resolution 2008-10, A resolution confirming the designation of Nancy Baldwin to attend the required training for Public Records Law on behalf of the herein designation of Public Officials of the Village of Garrettsville.

VOTE AYES—Unanimous

 

Moved by Matson, seconded by Klamer to approve Resolution 2008-11, A resolution setting forth Village of Garrettsville proposal for use of the $125,000.00 held in the Villages Revolving Loan Fund (Community Development Block Grant monies) to be submitted to the Ohio Department of Development.

VOTE AYES—Unanimous

 

Mayor Moser discussed the T-Mobile proposal for the use of the Water Tower on Park Avenue. T-Mobile will pay the Village of Garrettsville $1500.00 per month. The first year payment will be paid in a lump sum of $18000.00. Mayor Moser asked Council for authorization for the Mayor, Clerk and Solicitor to approve the lease agreement language and except the finance agreement with T-Mobil. 

 

Moved by Patrick, seconded by Eiermann to authorize the Mayor, Clerk and Solicitor to approve the lease language and the finance agreement with T-Mobil for the Village of Garrettsville.

VOTE AYES—Unanimous

 

The Clerk asked Council for authorization for a Then and Now purchase order to pay Signature Homes an additional $375.00 for repairs for the upstairs bathroom.

VOTE AYES--Unanimous

 

Mayor Moser read the bid that was received for the 1996 Ford Bravada. One bid was received from Renee Neal for $2100.00. Mayor Moser asked Council for authorization to approve the bid from Renee Neal in the amount of $2100.00.

 

Moved by Matson, seconded by Kaiser to approve the bid in the amount of $2100.00 for the 1996 Ford Bravada.

VOTE AYES—Unanimous

 

Ordinance 2008-09, An ordinance creating Chapter 951 of the Codified Ordinances of the Village to provide for fees and penalties for the response of the Village Police Department to false alarms. Read on first reading.

 

Mayor Moser discussed the need to increase Zoning Fees for the Village of Garrettsville. The revenues are not covering the costs.

 

Moved by Klamer, seconded by Patrick to approve Resolution 2008-12, A resolution increasing the Zoning Fees effective January 1, 2009.

VOTE AYES—Unanimous

 

Mayor Moser discussed the Health Departments request to charge- back fees to the Village of Garrettsville. Mayor Moser is requesting a meeting with the Budget Commission, Health Department and the Village to discuss the increases. The Clerk will contact Portage County Auditor Janet Esposito to see if the meeting can be arranged.

 

Mayor Moser commended Goodnight’s business for 30 years of service in the Village of Garrettsville.

 

Teri Eiermann told Council Monday, June 9th 2008 is the Portage County Bicentennial parade in Ravenna. The Parent Teachers Association would like to purchase mulch and tetherballs for the park on Maple Avenue. Teri asked if the Street Department would put up the tetherball. Mayor Moser said to contact Superintendent Mike Heyd and let him know when this needs done.

 

Rick Patrick reminded Council of the EMS parade that will be held Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 12:00. Summerfest 2008 is well on the way. He asked Council if the Eagles Club was allowed to donate money to the Police Department someone had told them that they could not donate to the Police Department. Solicitor Mark Manlove will check to see if there are any problems with this. Rick discussed the Community Yard Sale and asked Council if they would consider charging residents $10.00 for a yard sale permit. This would help eliminate the problem of people not paying to be in the Community Yard Sale. Council asked how many people did not pay this year for a permit Rick said he had at least six. Council did not agree to charge the $10.00 for a yard sale permit.

 

Mayor Moser asked Council to enter into Executive Session for reasons of personnel and property acquisition.

 

Moved by Matson, seconded by Eiermann to enter into Executive Session for reasons of personnel and property acquisition.

VOTE AYES—Unanimous

 

Moved by Klamer, seconded by Clyde to end Executive Session and return to Regular Council.

VOTE AYES—Unanimous

 

Moved by Eiermann, seconded by Clyde to approve moving Mark Pochedly to full-time effective May 12, 2008 and to increase his pay from $9.60 an hour to $10.10 an hour.

VOTE AYES--Unanimous 

 

Moved by Clyde, seconded by Patrick to adjourn.

VOTE AYES—Unanimous

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                               

                                                                        Mayor

 

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

 

                                                                       

Clerk