December 8, 2009


Record of Proceedings

Millersport Village Council met in regular session on Tuesday December 8, 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, Donna Thogmartin, Assistant Fiscal Officer Vincent B. Popo and Fiscal Officer Susan Ramsey. Also present were Board of Public Affairs member Christopher Tennant, Karen Bergum, Michael McKenzie, Charles Prince, Carol King, Fire Chief William Yates, Police Chief Randall Lewis, Officer Carl Roberts and Police Captain John Shirk.

 

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

 

Minutes of Tuesday September 15, 2009 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.

 

Committee Reports

Councilman Charles Mesko announced that the Finance Committee met on Monday November 23, 2009 at 7:00 pm and reviewed wage recommendations for village employees.

 

Old Business

Vincent Popo reported that the Refugee Street annexation proceedings have no new news.

 

New Business

Councilman David Levacy reported on the parking issues at Lancaster Street between Mill Street and Main Street.  John Clark drew the project to scale.  The centerline would need to be moved to the east and ten parking spaces would be marked on the west end of Lancaster Street.  Councilman Levacy addressed the residents affected and presented the option. 

 

Fairfield County Engineer Frank Anderson and Administrative Assistant Jeff Camechis discussed issues with the North Road (Millersport Road) concerning hazards and trespassing issues on the east side of the road.  The county has an option of turning the road over to the village for annexation.  The village can lower the speed limit to 25 mph and reduce potential liability issues.  The county owns 70 feet from the centerline to the east.  All the obstructions are built on the county property.  The road is 55 mph and by state law the obstructions are violations. As long as obstructions are there, the liability issues do not go away.  A motion to accept the annexation of Millersport Road was made by Councilman David Levacy and seconded by Councilman Charles Mesko.  All voted and the motion carried 5-1 with Councilman James Wright voted against. 

 

Chief Yates brought in new fire personnel to take the oath of office as fire personnel. 

 

Police Chief Randall Lewis had no new business for council.

 

Mayor Dean Severance received a letter from Jeff Comechis of the Fairfield County Engineer’s office pertaining to the county road north out of Millersport.  The county wants Millersport to annex the thirty foot right of ways from the center of the road.  The village would then assume the liabilities that go with the permanent signs that have been place in the right of ways.  The county would still have to maintain the bridge but the village could extend the twenty-five mile per hour speed limit to Lieb’s Island Road.  Jeff Comechis is invited to the December meeting to explain the county’s options.

 

Board of Public Affairs member Christopher Tennant reported on the Waterline.  Law Construction has placed around 13,000 feet of water line, which is about 70% of the project.  The targeted walk through date for the easements is January 17, 2010.  They are ahead of schedule. The proposed water rates for April 1, 2010 were passed out to council members.  For in town residents, there will be no increase in the minimum charge for in town consumption. The Board of Public Affairs raised the minimum gallon usage for in town residents were increased by 1,000 gallons to 3,000 gallons.  On the sewer side, there will be 6% increase for in town rates to an average of $58.25 for 4,000 gallons consumption.  Out of town rates for water will increase by 6% and sewer rates will increase by 9%.  Water and sewer rates are less than the surrounding alternatives.  The Board of Public Affairs is looking at on-line payments with vendors and customers with no cost to the village.  This will give customers and vendors another option in paying their bills.

A contract with Walnut Township to provide salt for the 2009-2010 winter at a rate of $63.07 per ton to the Village of Millersport was presented for approval.  A motion to pass the contract was made by Councilman David Levacy and seconded by Councilman Gary Matheny.   All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0.

 

Walnut Township Trustees voted to approve the Fire contract with the Village of Millersport by a vote of 2-1. Trustee Dupler feels that the Millersport Fire Department can cut $76,000.00 from the budget and still provide twenty-four hour per day and seven days per week coverage to Fairfield Beach.  Mayor’s assistant Vincent Popo and Fire Chief William Yates reviewed the changes in the proposed fire contract with council.  After much discussion, council voted to accept the contract

 

Resolution 1091 is a resolution to pay Gilbert Arnold eighty (80) additional vacation hours. 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 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 1092 is a resolution to authorizing wage increases to selected employees. 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.

 

Resolution 1093 is a resolution to appropriate supplementals to the 2009 budgets. A motion to suspend the three reading was made by Councilman Charles Mesko and seconded by Councilwoman Donna Thogmartin.  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 1094 is a resolution authorizing a contract with Walnut Township for Fire and Emergency Medical Services. 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 6-0. A motion to pass the resolution was made by Councilman James Wright and seconded by Councilman Gary Matheny.   All voted and the motion carried 5-1 with Councilman Shane Wise voting no.

 

A motion to go into executive session to discuss personnel issues was made by Councilman Chuck Mesko and seconded by Councilman Shane Wise.  All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0.

 

A motion to reconvene from executive session was made by Councilman Chuck Mesko and seconded by Councilman James Wright.  All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0.

 

Bills were presented for payment as attached. A motion to pay the bills was made by Councilman James Wright and seconded by Councilman Gary Matheny. All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0.

 

A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Shane Wise and seconded by Councilman Gary Matheny.  All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0.