PUBLIC HEARING
December 8, 2004
The Public Hearing was called to order by President Bob Matson, Teri Eiermann, Dave Kirk, Chuck Klamer, Jeff Kaiser, Karen Clyde, Mayor Craig Moser, Clerk Nancy Baldwin, Solicitor Mark Manlove, Craig Dlugokecki, Aaron King, Stephanie Byrne, Gretchen Cram, Monica Miller, Ed Seigerst, Dale Gillespie, Don McCullough, Sandy McCullough, Jody Schroath from the Villager, a reporter from the Record Courier and other interested visitors.
Ordinance 2004-41, An ordinance amending Section 921.01 of the Codified Ordinances of the Village of Garrettsville to increase the water rate by 8% effective January 1, 2005 and increasing the rates charged by 8% for a total of three years.
Ordinance 2004-42, An ordinance amending Section 923.09 of the Codified Ordinances of the Village of Garrettsville to increase rates for the Wastewater Treatment Plant usage by eight percent (8%) per year commencing on January 1, 2005 and continuing with an eight percent (8%) for a total of three (3) years.
Ordinance 2004-43, An ordinance amending Section 923.14 of the Codified Ordinances of the Village of Garrettsville to increase capacity fees for single and two family dwellings to be effective January 1, 2005.
No Comments.
Moved by Matson, seconded by Kirk to close the Public Hearing and begin Regular Council.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
REGULAR COUNCIL
December 8, 2004
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Craig Moser, with Teri Eiermann, Bob Matson, Dave Kirk, Chuck Klamer, Jeff Kaiser, Karen Clyde, Clerk Nancy Baldwin, Solicitor Mark Manlove, Craig Dlugokecki, Aaron King, Stephanie Byrne, Gretchen Cram, Monica Miller, Ed Seigerst, Dale Gillespie, Don McCullough, Sandy McCullough, Jody Schroath from the Villager, a reporter from the Record Courier and other interested visitors.
Moved by Kaiser, seconded by Kirk to approve the minutes of the November 10, 2004 as presented by the Clerk.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Matson, seconded by Kirk to pay the bills.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Revenue, Expenditure and Cash balance reports were reviewed. (Five-year revenue and expenditure reports were given to Council.)
Council was given a petition from residents at Mill Run
Condos. They would like the Village to dedicate part of
Moved by Matson, seconded by Kirk to approve Ordinance
2004-41, An ordinance amending Section 921.01 of the
Codified Ordinances of the
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Kirk, seconded by Kaiser to approve Ordinance
2004-42, An ordinance amending Section 923.09 of the
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Eiermann, seconded by Klamer to approve Ordinance 2004-43,
An ordinance amending Section 923.14 of the Codified
Ordinances of the
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Karen Clyde told the Board that she would hope that the Board would watch the money and review the bills carefully.
Moved by Klamer, seconded by Matson to suspend the rule that ordinances be fully and completely read on three different days and that Ordinance 2004-56 be placed on first reading and passed.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Matson, seconded by Klamer to approve Ordinance
2004-56, An ordinance to make temporary appropriations
for current expenses and other expenditures of the
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Klamer, seconded by Matson to suspend the rule that ordinances be fully and completely read on three different days and that Ordinance 2004-57 be placed on first reading and passed.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Matson, seconded by Eiermann to approve Ordinance 2004-57, An ordinance accepting an easement for public utilities from Donald and Leta VanMetre 8017 Crestwood Drive in the Village of Garrettsville (see Exhibit “A”).
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Eiermann, seconded by Klamer to suspend the rule that ordinances be fully and completely read on three different days and that Ordinance 2004-58 be placed on first reading and passed.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Matson, seconded by Eiermann to approve Ordinance
2004-58, An ordinance authorizing the Clerk of the
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Matson, seconded by Kirk to approve Resolution 2004-59, A resolution commending the 2004 James A. Garfield Coaching Staff and Track Team for winning the Portage County League Championship.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Kirk, seconded by Klamer to suspend the rule that ordinances be read on three different days and that Ordinance 2004-60 be placed on first reading and passed.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Matson, seconded by Kaiser to approve Ordinance 2004-60, An ordinance amending Ordinance 2004-09 entitled “Annual Appropriations Ordinance” to make appropriations for current expenses and expenditures for the Village of Garrettsville, State of Ohio during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2004.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Eiermann, seconded by Kirk to approve Resolution 2004-61, A resolution commending the 2004 James A. Garfield Coaching Staff and GirlsVarsity Softball team for winning the Portage County League Championship.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Don and Sandy McCullough were present to discuss an issue with zoning. Mayor Craig Moser told them that this should be discussed at the next Planning Commission meeting.
Ed Seigerst thanked the Council for the approval of the increases for the water and sewer funds. Ed Seigerst told Council that the Board does watch the money but they also must upgrade the systems. Ed Seigerst invited Council members to attend the Work Session that will be held on January 25, 2005 at 7:00 PM. The Board will review the budget for 2005 and discuss the Wastewater Treatment Expansion. Ed Seigerst commended the Street Department for working with the Board employees.
Monica Miller was present to discuss parking in the
alleyway. Solicitor Mark Manlove told her the Village did not own the alleyway
and the Council has no control over the alleyway. Monica Miller said there is a
truck parked in the alleyway with expired plates and the keys are always left
in it. Monica Miller also discussed a parking problem with businesses on
Mayor Craig Moser thanked Council for a good year.
Dave Kirk said Planning Commission is reviewing raising fees. Dave Kirk will bring the information back to Council in January.
Aaron King was present to discuss the Summer Festival for
2005. Aaron King thanked Council for the support they have given. Aaron King
asked if
Moved by Matson, seconded by Kaiser to enter into Executive Session for reasons of employee compensation for 2005.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Matson, seconded by Klamer to end Executive Session and return to regular Council.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Matson, seconded by Kirk to suspend the rule that ordinances be fully and completely read on three different days and that Ordinance 2004-40 be placed on first reading and passed.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Matson, seconded by Kaiser to approve Ordinance 2004-40, An ordinance increasing and fixing compensation of employees of the Village, the employees of the Board of Trustees of Public Affairs and employees of the Cemetery Trustees. (2% increase for employees and Zoning Inspector.)
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Klamer, seconded by Matson to adjourn.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
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