April 14, 2009

Record of Proceedings

Millersport Village Council met in regular session on Tuesday April 14, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the Municipal Building. In attendance were President Pro Tem David Levacy, Gary Matheny, Charles Mesko, James Wright, Shane Wise, and Fiscal Officer Susan Ramsey. Also present were Benjamin Brown, Jennifer Brookover, David Brookover, Nancy Ponton, Barbara Nagle, Christian Kennedy, Street Commissioner Gilbert Arnold, Charles Prince, Fire Chief William Yates, Police Chief Randal Lewis, Carol King, Christopher Tennant, and Carol Tennant.  Kenneth Brotherton and Vincent Popo were absent. 

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

Minutes of Tuesday March 10, 2009 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 5-0.

Committee Reports

Police reports have been submitted to the Beacon.

The pool will begin the cleaning and opening process.  Council and the mayor have been soliciting donations for the pool.  The target date for the pool to be filled is May 15, 2009.  The opening date is scheduled for June 5, 2009.   

Zoning is near completion and the document will be presented to council for approval. 

Old Business

Fire Chief William Yates reported that the township trustees approved the payment to the village for the first payment of the fire monies.  The amount of the payment was not discussed at the township meeting.  

Board of Public Affairs member Christopher Tennant reported that the village is still waiting on the $306,000 payment from the Village of Buckeye Lake.  The Ohio EPA questioned why the Millersport has not received the money since the project was approved.  The Board of Public Affairs was confident that Phase II-III would receive close to $500,000.00 in stimulus money for the waterline project and the grant and loan applications are in place.  John Wood and William Yates will approach residents along the water line for easements and they will discuss how fire hydrants will benefit residents by lowering insurance premiums.  The county will replace the bridge on South Bank and the waterline will be moved.  The Board of Public Affairs will send a letter to Fairfield County Engineer requesting monetary assistance in the line re-location because the project is a county project.  The punch list is still being worked discussed.  Crace Construction is having financial difficulties but the village has a bond and retainer money.

The records commission is to begin meeting as soon as attorney Steve Carlino sets dates.

New Business

Residents along Lancaster Street from Mill Street to Main Street approached council concerning the parking ban on Lancaster Street.  Spokesperson Jennifer Brookover questioned council on why the portion of Lancaster Street was chosen for the ban when other streets in the village were narrow and they were not banned.  Street Commissioner Gilbert Arnold stated that twelve feet (12’) lanes were mandated by law on a state route such as Route 204.  The Ohio Department Of Transportation (ODOT) requires eight (8’) for parking plus twelve (12’) per lane.  There is no way to widen the street that is thirty (30’) feet and council wants to best serve the people and do what is safe for the traffic.  John Clark will be contacted to see if a compromise can be reached to accommodate residents that have short term parking needs.  Until the signs are posted there will be no enforcement of the ordinance.  The discussion will continue at May’s council meeting. 

The Health Insurance rates are going up 13.7% for the year.  A change in enrollment lowered the village’s portion. A motion to accept the renewal rates from Anthem Insurance was made by Councilman David Levacy and seconded by Councilman Charles Mesko. All voted yes and the motion carried 5-0.

Discussion involved the CDBG fund money that was left from the 1990’s.  The money will be moved to the General Fund if council agrees to the move.  A motion to close out the CDBG fund was made by Councilman David Levacy and seconded by Councilman Gary Matheny.  All voted yes and the motion carried 5-0. 

A motion to endorse the .5 mill bridge renewal levy was made by Councilman David Levacy and seconded by Councilman Charles Mesko. All voted yes and the motion carried 5-0.  

Resolution 1070 is a resolution establishing pool rates and hours of operation for the Millersport Swimming Pool for 2009. 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 5-0. A motion to pass the resolution was made by Councilman James Wright and seconded by Councilman Shane Wise.  All voted yes and the motion carried 5-0.   

Resolution 1071 is a resolution authorizing council to establish a deferred compensation plan for village employees.  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 5-0. 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 5-0.   

Resolution 1072 is a resolution allowing the Fiscal Officer to appropriate FEMA monies to the correct fund lines.  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 5-0. 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 5-0. 

Resolution 1073 is a resolution increasing the wages of the full time employees.  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 5-0. 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 5-0.   

Bills were presented for payment as attached. A motion to pay the bills was made by Councilman James Wright and seconded Councilman Gary Matheny. All voted yes and the motion carried 5-0.  

A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Shane Wise and seconded by Councilman Gary Matheny. All voted yes and the motion carried 5-0.