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Millersport Village Council met in regular session on Tuesday August 11, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the Municipal Building. In attendance were President Pro Tem David Levacy, Charles Mesko, James Wright, Shane Wise, Donna Thogmartin, Assistant Fiscal Officer Vincent B. Popo and Fiscal Officer Susan Ramsey. Also present were Karen Bergum, Charles Prince, Michael McKenzie, Mark Thogmartin, Carol King, Police Chief Randall Lewis, Fire Chief William Yates and Fireman Benjamin Brown. Gary Matheny was absent.

Donna Thogmartin was appointed and sworn in as councilwoman replacing Kenneth Brotherton. Councilwoman Thogmartin will need to run for office in November.

Minutes of Tuesday July 14, 2009 were read and Councilman Shane Wise corrected the minutes to read a 1099 form not a 1009 form. 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.

Mayor Dean Severance reported that the county approved the 2010 budget for the village. Fiscal Officer Susan Ramsey stated that a Finance Committee meeting would be needed to adjust the appropriations. The date was not set.

Councilman Charles Mesko reported that the village has signed a contract with Direct Energy. It has been estimated that the village will save approximately $5,000.00 per year in energy costs. Councilman Mesko also commended Mayor’s Assistant Vincent Popo for working with Direct Energy.

Fire Chief William Yates reported that the township trustees paid the village the second installment of $166, 837.03. He also reported that the trustees voted to involve the prosecutor’s office in their efforts to secure the duty roster from the village. The village office does not have copies of the duty roster therefore it cannot produce records that do not exist in its office. The chief also reported that on Sunday August 16, 2009 the Fire Department would host a chicken dinner from 12:00 to 3:00 pm. On Sunday August 23, 2009 there will be a Spaghetti Dinner benefit for Pam Ware at the Lions Club from 12:00 until 4:00pm.

Police Chief Lewis reported that signs in the village are being spray-painted. Chief Lewis stated that the police department is submitting police reports to the Buckeye Lake Beacon. The chief also recommended that the village employ Allan Wheeler on a part-time basis. The chief was complemented for his efforts in getting siding on the apartment complex.

The pool will close on Tuesday August 18, 2009 because school opens on Wednesday August 19, 2009. It will be drained and the bottom of the pool is to be power washed and cleaned. The entire pool area is to be cleaned, painted and winterized. The goal is to be opened by the middle of May 2010. Eastland Vocational School is looking for carpentry projects to complete with their students and teachers.

The Water Plant’s punch list is not completed. The hold back money will be used to complete the items on the list. Mayor Dean Severance is pursuing the $100.00 per day penalty against Crace Construction, which filed bankruptcy.

Vincent Popo reported that the village is waiting to hear from the Fairfield County Engineer’s office. Scot Zody was sent a fax with the village’s request to change the name of Blacklick-Eastern Road to Refugee Street. It will affect four houses and those homeowners are agreeable to the change. The engineer’s office was not sure if nine or twenty-five signatures were needed to complete the petition.

A motion to proceed with the design work for Issue II money to move up the paving schedule was made by Councilman Charles Mesko and seconded by Councilman James Wright. All voted yes and the motion carried 5-0.

Solicitor Steven Carlino met with the Village Records Commission and the Village is in the process of destroying records that are no longer needed. The Ohio Historical Society will also be involved in the decision making process.

Mayor Dean Severance reported that Cingular One is intending to honor the contract to place a cell tower on the water tower. The village will receive $1,800.00 per month and the money is intended for the police department.

President Pro-tem David Levacy reported that Hocking Tech has submitted a bid of $2,500.00 for the old police cruiser. It was recommended that the village accept the proposal.

Resolution 1083 is a resolution authorizing Mayor Dean Severance to apply for Water Supply Revolving Loan Account. 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 Charles Mesko and seconded by Councilman James Wright. All voted yes and the motion carried 5-0.

Resolution 1084 is a resolution to hire Allan Wheeler as a part-time police officer. A motion to suspend the three reading was made by Councilman Charles Mesko and seconded by Councilman David Levacy. All voted yes and the motion carried 5-0. A motion to pass the resolution was made by Councilwoman Donna Thogmartin and seconded by Councilman Charles Mesko. All voted yes and the motion carried 5-0.

Resolution 1085 is a resolution authorizing the fiscal officer to make certain appropriation changes for the year 2009. A motion to suspend the three reading was made by Councilman David Levacy and seconded by Councilman Charles Mesko. 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 Shane Wise. 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 Shane Wise and seconded Councilman James Wright. All voted yes and the motion carried 5-0.