June 9, 2009

Record of Proceedings

Millersport Village Council met in regular session on Tuesday June 9, 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, Assistant Fiscal Officer Vincent B. Popo and Fiscal Officer Susan Ramsey. Also present were Karen Bergum, Charles Prince, Police Chief Randal Lewis, George O’Donnell, Edward Brookover and Board of Public Affair member Christopher Tennant.   

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

Minutes of Tuesday May 12, 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 5-0.

George O’ Donnell is the spokesman for Buckeye lake for Tomorrow.  George presented a vision for a watershed management plan based on the Indian Lake Watershed Plan for the forty-nine acres surrounding Buckeye Lake.  This plan is a ten to fifteen year plan and vision for the clean up of the lake for future generations.  The advisory group is made up of many different people from different backgrounds.  BLT is a 501C non-profit organization.  The organization is hoping to secure funds through a team of grant writers.  BLT is looking to secure a resolution of support from the Village of Millersport. 

Committee Reports

No committee reports. 

Old Business  

Chief Lewis explained the idea about the Neighborhood Watch program.  It is an attempt to organize people in the neighborhoods to look after each other and report suspicious activity to the police department. 

New Business

Edward Brookover wanted to know when Fair Avenue was going to be paved.  Councilman David Levacy called Street Commissioner Gilbert Arnold and was assured that Fair Avenue was on the list as well as East Park Street and its side streets.  Councilman David Levacy wanted hot mix patch for Laker Drive. 

Board of Public Affairs member Christopher Tennant reported that Big O trucks were leaking oil or hydraulic fluid along 6^th and 7^th Streets.  The village is to look into this problem.  Council agreed that Big O is doing a good job with trash pick up. 

Mayor Severance praised Vincent Popo, Gilbert Arnold, Doug Hallam, Tom Boso, John Wood, Dale Walter and Michael Bergum for their efforts in get the pool ready for opening.  A special thanks was given to Mike and Steve or Harlow Construction for their donation of time in pouring the cement.  The pool will be opened Saturday June 13, 2009.  A new drain was installed and the pool was given the okay to open.  New starting blocks were built and the swim team is ready for a new year.

The punch list is about finished for the Water Plant.  Laurelville submitted a bid for the equipment from the old water plant.  A motion to accept the bid was made by Councilman David Levacy and seconded by Councilman Charles Mesko.  All voted yes and the motion carried 5-0.   

The easements for the new waterline were discussed and it was suggested that an average price per square foot be paid to the owners of the land.  The township was working with the village to make the easement issues and smooth as possible.  The sewer rates are being analyzed with the goal of not increasing the cost of our customers.  A memo was drafted explaining why a time clock and cards are being used.  Need to be accountable for 40 hours in the sewer and 20 hours in the water plants.  Time clocks help to make sure the arrangements that were made over the last few years are being met.  Creates a fine line for liability for the village between village business and personal business.  Right now the memo is a draft and has to be adopted.  Councilman Charles Mesko complimented the BOPA for not extending water to residents outside the village unless they are annexed.

Mayor Dean Severance discussed the auditor’s opinion combining the pool, park and boat tie-up funds and closing the CDBG funds.  The CDBG funds can be viewed as found money but cannot be used until we receive a letter verifying that the funds can be used. It was advised that the funds be eliminated and they be put in the General Fund and create line items. 

The Finance committee is meeting on July 1, 2009 at 7:00 pm and the Zoning Committee will meet the first Monday in August.   

Resolution 1076 is a resolution closing the park, pool and boat tie-up funds and transferring the money to the General Fund and creating line items and numbers. 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 Councilman Charles Mesko and seconded by Councilman Shane Gary Matheny.  All voted yes and the motion carried 5-0.   

Mayor Severance read a letter of gratitude from Sandy Lines. 

Bills were presented for payment as attached. A motion to pay the bills was made by Councilman Charles Mesko and seconded Councilman Shane Wise. All voted yes and the motion carried 5-0.  

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