May 12, 2009

Record of Proceedings

Millersport Village Council met in regular session on Tuesday May 12, 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 Benjamin Brown, Karen Bergum, GGC Engineer Michael Carder, Alexander Carder, Sandra Lines, Kylee Lines, Street Commissioner Gilbert Arnold, Charles Prince, Fire Chief William Yates, Police Chief Randal Lewis, Captain John Shirk, Michael McKenzie, Carol King, Carol Tennant, Board of Public Affairs members Douglas Carpenter and Christopher Tennant.  Also present were Charlotte Basnett, Buckeye Lake officials Mayor Frank Foster, Council members Charlene Hayden and Drew Bourne.

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

Minutes of Tuesday April 14, 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.

Mayor Dean Severance welcomed Mayor Frank Foster, Council President Charlene Hayden and Councilman Drew Bourne from the Village of Buckeye Lake.  The Buckeye Lake officials and Millersport officials began the water line project with a symbolic passing of the check for $306,000.00.  Mayor Severance thanked GGC and the Board of Public Affairs for their input in the project.

Committee Reports

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

Old Business

The punch list is still being worked discussed.  Crace Construction is having financial difficulties but the village has bond and retainer money.  The Ohio EPA has approved the waterline plans and the bid process will begin in June. 

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

New 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 $132,000 and that is approximately one-quarter of the projected monies.  Chief Yates requested direction from council regarding the matter. This is the same issue that the village and township debated in the summer of 2008.  Mayor Severance is to send a letter to the township regarding payment.   

After a lengthy investigation of an armed robbery abd burglary that occurred on Lynn Avenue on August 1, 2007, Chief randall Lewis acting with Fairifeld County Prosecutor’s office, filed first degree felony charges on Douglas M. Brim of Millersport.  Chief Lewis, Lieutenant Wheller and Patroman Consolo place Mr. Brim under arrest and transported him to the Fairfiled County Jail.  Mr. Brim is a suspect in numerous break-ins and burglaries in Millersport from 2007 to 2009.  Captain John Shirk described in detail the process the department went through to obtain the three cruisers from Gahanna.  The purchase price for the cruisers were $12,684.00 and included radios, light bars and cameras.  Captain Shirk requested the village declare the old cruiser and anything else the village desired to remove as surplus and that the village use either Asset Auctions or GovDeals.com to sale the items.   

The village through GGC is attempting to secure Issue II monies to pave Lancaster and Terrace streets.

The opening date for the pool is scheduled for June 5, 2009.  The pool has been drained and cleaned and we are waiting for the motor and the pump to be delivered.   The village is attempting to get the Red Cross to provide lifeguarding classes for the pool and the swim team has scheduled three home meets this summer. GGC Engineering made a $500.00 donation to the pool.  Eastland Vocational School is building six starting for the swim team.

Kenny Brotherton has submitted his resignation from Village Council.  The mayor thanked him for his years of service and will accept applications from village residents.  The village has thirty days to appoint a replacement. 

Sam’s Pest Control will spray the village for mosquitoes on Wednesdays.  The dates are posted in town and will appeal in the Beacon. 

Michael Bergum has disked and raked the baseball field so that t-ball and Little League has somewhere to play.  There has been a request to build dugouts and fence in an area to protect the kids sitting on the bench.  Vincent Popo reported that the village has access to three light poles and lights that the school is giving if we can use them on the ball fields.  Council decided to get the lights to use on the ball field.

Vincent Popo reported that a resident called and complained about noise and parking on East Park Street.  Council discussed the issue and decided to turn it over to the police department.

Spring Cleanup is scheduled for June 5^th and June 12^th.  Vincent Popo is to call and see how Big O wants it done.  

Mayor Dean Severance discussed the auditor’s opinion combing the pool, park and boat tie-up funds.  It was advised that the funds be eliminated and they be put in the General Fund and create line items. 

Resolution 1074 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 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 Shane Wise.  All voted yes and the motion carried 5-0.   

Resolution 1075 is a resolution authorizing the mayor to apply for OPWC monies.  A motion to suspend the three reading was made by Councilman Shane Wise 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 Charles Mesko and seconded by Councilman James Wright.  All voted yes and the motion carried 5-0. 

Resolution 1076 is a resolution authorizing the village to utilize Asset Auction and GovDeals.com and declare the 2001 police cruiser surplus.  A motion to suspend the three readings 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 David Levacy and seconded by Councilman James Wright.  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 Charles Mesko. All voted yes and the motion carried 5-0.

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