April 13, 2010

Record of Proceedings

Millersport Village Council met in regular session on Tuesday April 13, 2010 at 7:00 PM in the Municipal Building. In attendance were President Pro Tem David Levacy, Gary Matheny, Charles Mesko, Donna Thogmartin, James Wright, Assistant Fiscal Officer Vincent B. Popo and Fiscal Officer Susan Ramsey. Also present were Board of Public Affairs member Christopher Tennant, Charles Prince, Street Commissioner Gilbert Arnold, Robert Weldon from Tom Jones Insurance Village Solicitor Steven Carlino, William Newton and Michael Carder from GGC Engineers, Firemen Robert Robertson and John Shirk. 

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was said and roll call was taken.

Minutes of Tuesday March 9, 2010 were read.  A motion to accept the minutes was made by Councilman David Levacy and seconded by Councilman Charles Mesko. All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0.  Minutes of the Special Meeting on Tuesday March 16, 2010 were read.  A motion to accept the minutes was made by Councilman Shane Wise and seconded by Councilman Charles Mesko. All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0.

Committee Reports

Councilman David Levacy gave an updated report that the antique boat and car show scheduled for June 19, 2010 is still in the works.  There is a website dedicated to the event and the Lions Club is taking care of the car show and American Legion is allowing the village to use their parking lot.  It will run from Friday evening through Saturday evening.  There is also a tri-fold brochure available.

There is now new information to report on zoning.

The Service Committee met to discus the pool on Thursday April 9, 2010.  Hours, wages, admission prices, pool rental costs, memberships and daily admissions were established. Christopher Tennant developed a flyer/application sheet to be distributed in the community.  Signs are being made and also donor signs are to be located on the fence.  Daniel Hall will again manage the pool.

Old Business

William Newton reported that the Issue II project for Lancaster Street is ready to submit for bid advertising. Legislation is needed to solicit bids.  The grant is for approximately $100,000.00 (one hundred thousand dollars) wit the village’s share at $50,000.00 (fifty thousand dollars).  The village can use $20,000.00 (twenty thousand dollars) in in-kind work.  The cost of asphalt is up this spring but not significantly, maybe 10% (ten per cent) more.  The project is anticipated to take 30 (thirty) days.

The fire department had no news to report.

The police department had no business to report.

Christopher Tennant reported that bids were accepted for the Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades and Doll Laymen Ltd was awarded the contract.  The village of Buckeye Lake has filled their water tower and has been billed for the water they have used.

Vincent B. Popo reported that there is no progress to report on the Lancaster Street annexation. There was a hearing for the name change from Blacklick Eastern Road to Refugee Street by the Fairfield County Commissioners on Tuesday March 9, 2010 and the commissioners voted to accept the name change within the village corporation limit.

Chief Randall Lewis has cited a number of people in the village for violations of the maintenance code.  They are working to be in compliance.

New Business

Resolution 1101 is a resolution establishing pool fees and hours of operation for 2010. A motion to suspend the three reading was made by Councilman Shane Wise and seconded by Councilman David Levacy.  All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0. A motion to pass the resolution was made by Councilman Charles Mesko and seconded by Councilman Shane Wise.   All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0.

Resolution 1102 is a resolution to establish wages for pool personnel for 2010. A motion to suspend the three reading was made by Councilman Charles Mesko and seconded by Councilman Gary Matheny.  All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0. A motion to pass the resolution was made by Councilman Shane Wise and seconded by Councilman Charles Mesko.   All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0.

Resolution 1103 is a resolution authorizing the Fiscal Officer to transfer monies from the Park, Pool and Boat Tie-up Funds into the general Fund. A motion to suspend the three reading was made by Councilman David Levacy and seconded by Councilman Shane Wise.  All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0. A motion to pass the resolution was made by Councilman Shane Wise and seconded by Councilman.   All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0.

Resolution 1104 is a resolution authorizing exclusive franchise for garbage and refuse collection to Big “O” Refuse. A motion to suspend the three reading was made by Councilman Charles Mesko and seconded by Councilman Shane Wise.  All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0. A motion to pass the resolution was made by Councilman Charles Mesko and seconded by Councilman Shane Wise.   All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0.

Resolution 1105 is a resolution accepting the bid and awarding the contract for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement-Phase I to Doll Layman, Ltd. A motion to suspend the three reading was made by Councilman Gary Matheny and seconded by Councilman Charles Mesko.  All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0. A motion to pass the resolution was made by Councilman Charles Mesko and seconded by Councilman James Wright.   All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0.

Resolution 1106 is a resolution providing for a general street maintenance worker. A motion to suspend the three reading was made by Councilman Gary Matheny and seconded by Councilman Charles Mesko.  All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0. A motion to pass the resolution was made by Councilman Charles Mesko and seconded by Councilman Gary Matheny.   All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0.

Resolution 1107 is a resolution authorizing the transfer of funds from the General Fund to the Street Maintenance Fund the sum of $15,141.00 (Fifteen Thousand One Hundred Forty One Dollars. A motion to suspend the three reading was made by Councilman Charles Mesko and seconded by Councilman Gary Matheny.  All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0. A motion to pass the resolution was made by Councilman Shane Wise and seconded by Councilman Charles Mesko.   All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0.

Ordinance 721 is an ordinance designating the waterline to the Village of Buckeye Lake solely as a transmission line.  A motion to suspend the three reading was made by Councilman Charles Mesko and seconded by Councilman James Wright.  All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0.  A motion to pass the resolution was made by Councilman James Wright and seconded by Councilman Gary Matheny.   All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0

The Spring Clean up for the village has been tentatively set for April 30, 2010 and May 7, 2010.  If Big O is agreeable, the north end of town will be on the 30^th and the south end of town will be on the 7th.

An individual in town is seeking to open a Game of Skills parlor in town and was told to check with the county.  The solicitor was given the task of rendering an opinion.

Former Firefighter Tom Gary wanted to know why his employment was terminated.  He gave the mayor and council a written request for an appeal to be discussed in Executive session next council meeting.

A motion to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel issues at 8:15 pm was made by Councilman Charles Mesko and seconded by Councilwoman Donna Thogmartin.  All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0.

A motion to reconvene was made by Councilman David Levacy and seconded by Councilwoman Donna Thogmartin.  All voted yes and the motion carried 5-0. Regular session reconvened at 9:10 pm.

Bills were presented for payment as attached. A motion to pay the bills was made by Councilman Charles Mesko and seconded by Councilwoman Donna Thogmartin. All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0.