January 12, 2010

Record of Proceedings

Millersport Village Council met in regular session on Tuesday January 12, 2010 at 7:00 PM in the Municipal Building. In attendance were President Pro Tem David Levacy, Gary Matheny, Charles Mesko, Shane Wise, Assistant Fiscal Officer Vincent B. Popo and Fiscal Officer Susan Ramsey. Also present were Dale Dixon from Wichert Insurance, Board of Public Affairs member Christopher Tennant, Charles Prince, Fire Chief William Yates, Police Chief Randall Lewis, and Police Captain John Shirk. Councilperson James Wright and Donna Thogmartin were absent.

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

Mayor Dean Severance gave the oath of office to re-elected councilman Gary Matheny and Charles Mesko.  The mayor then gave the oath of office to David Pollock as a member of the police department serving as an auxiliary.  A motion nominating Councilman David Levacy for president pro tem and keeping the same committees as 2009 was made by Councilman Charles Mesko and seconded by Councilman Shane Wise.  All voted yes and the motion carried 4-0.

Minutes of Tuesday December 8, 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 4-0.

Minutes of the Special Meeting Tuesday December 29, 2009 were read. .   A motion to accept the minutes was made by Councilman Charles Mesko and seconded by Councilman Shane Wise. All voted yes and the motion carried 4-0.

Committee Reports

Councilman Charles Mesko announced that the Finance Committee would meet on Tuesday January 19, 2010 at 7:00 pm.

Old Business

Captain John Shirk demonstrated the durability and functional use of the three-laptop computers the village received through the grant.  The village also received three Marcs (disaster state band) radios, a $5,000.00 value each, State Radio Band at no cost.  Captain Shirk is applying for a NRA Grant in the amount of $20,400.  He is also working on $214,000 grant to provide for stop sticks, AEDS and vests.  There is also COPS money that would be used for three full time police officers if the village qualifies.  The Federal Grant would pay 100% of the salaries and benefits for three years.  One police officer would be required to work at and with the school district.

John Shirk also reported that the fire department explorers program received nine florescent vests.

Vincent Popo reported that there is no progress to report on the Lancaster Street annexation proceedings and the name change from Blacklick Eastern Road to Refugee Street.

New Business

Dale Dixon from Wichert Insurance reviewed and updated the coverage for the Village of Millersport’s buildings, equipment and vehicles.  Last year (2009) the cost started at  $26,157.00.  Because of the upgrades and modifications the 2009 rate ended up at $29,627.00.  Our rates are down approximately 6% this year for various reasons and the total cost for 2010 is $28,000.00.  A motion to accept the rates was made by Councilman Charles Mesko and seconded by Councilman David Levacy. All voted yes and the motion carried 4-0.

Fire Chief William Yates reported that there have been growing pains in staffing Fairfield beach 24/7 but it will get accomplished.  There have been cuts in the budget by Fiscal Officer Susan Ramsey and Chief Yates and all purchase orders must now go through the chief as per mayor and council.  The department must staff and operate until April 2010 on carryover money.  The following items are to placed on the govdeals.com site for auction with disclaimers:  1990 Ford Medic 1FDHS34M; five OHB19518 Phsio Control Life Paks; three suction units, crutches; overhead projector, twenty air bottles that are no longer used and miscellaneous computer equipment.  A resolution will be needed for next meeting.

Street Commissioner Gilbert Arnold requested council to study the feasibility of hiring a part-time person from April to November to help with mowing, leaf pick-up and the Lancaster Street paving project.  The person would work around eighteen days per month at $10.00 per hour.  The goal is to pay by way of 1099 to avoid any benefits.  The Finance Committee will meet on Tuesday January 19, 2010 to discuss the proposal.

Vincent B. Popo reported that the contract with Big O would expire March 31, 2010.  Big O is interested in extending the contract.  Mayor Dean Severance is exploring the advantages and feasibility of extending the contract.  There have been virtually no complaints with the service provided by Big O.  The only complaints we have are over their billing procedures.

Ordinance 718 is an ordinance to approving the 2010 appropriations. 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 4-0. A motion to pass the ordinance was made by Councilman Charles Mesko and seconded by Councilman David Levacy.   All voted yes and the motion carried 4-0. 

Ordinance 719 is an ordinance authorizing adjustments to the water and sewer rates. This is the first reading.

Resolution 1089 is a resolution to close the Park, Swimming Pool and Boat tie Up Funds and place the balance in the General Fund. 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 4-0. 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 4-0.

A motion to accept the retainer agreement between the Village of Millersport and GGC Engineers was made by Councilman Gary Matheny and seconded by Councilman Charles Mesko.  All voted yes and the motion carried 4-0.

Bills were presented for payment as attached. A motion to pay the bills was made by Councilman Gary Matheny and seconded by Councilman Charles Mesko. All voted yes and the motion carried 4-0.