August 14, 2007
Record of Proceedings
Millersport Village Council met in regular session on Tuesday August 14, 2007 at 7:00 PM in the Municipal Building. In attendance were Mayor Dean Severance, Sandra Lines, President Pro Tem, Gary Matheny, David Levacy, Charles Mesko, James Wright and Fiscal Officer Vincent Popo. Also present were John Benson, Paul Detty, Charles Prince, Michael Bergum, Karen Bergum, Michael Bergum esq., Zaryl Stamford, Michael Carder, Jennifer Emerick, Police Chief Ed Arledge, Fire Chief William Yates, Lawrence Neeley and Street Commissioner Gilbert Arnold. Kenneth Brotherton was absent.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was said and roll call was taken.
Minutes of July 10, 2007 were read. A motion to accept the minutes made by Councilman Charles Mesko and seconded by Councilman James Wright. All voted yes and the motion carried 5-0.
Committee Reports
The budget was turned in on time to the county auditor’s office on August 6, 2007 was approved. The Fire Department budget needs to be redone because it was based on 65% of three mills instead of 65% of six mills that the village received. We need to appropriate the funds correctly. The fiscal officer had to apply for an amended certificate of revenue for the pool and an amended certificate of appropriations for the pool and the Fire Department.
Gilbert Arnold and Jeff Stought have built eight docks so far and are in the process of building more. We are hoping that the docks will be completed by next year. We are in the process of taking names for dock spaces next year.
Police Chief Police Arledge reminded council that during the week of the Sweet Corn Festival it is very important for motorists to use turn signals and exercise caution driving in the area. April Kistler has applied for a position on the police force and expressed a desire to work the third shift.
Old Business
Council decided because Timothy Nolan was in the hospital to postpone a decision on granting him a license. The discussion revolved around the issue of having a license fee in place prior to the next meeting. If the machines are a game of skill then the village can not stop them from operating.
New Business
Lawrence Neeley voiced concerns about the new water plant and they were addressed by Zaryl Stamford and the EPA in Columbus prior to council’s meeting. The clear wells had overflow drains that were pointed toward Mr. Neeley’s property. He also congratulated the village in their attempts to secure water for the Millersport area. Mr. Neeley also congratulated Vincent B. Popo for his work in the village and also for the planning by the Village and GGC Engineers. Mr. Neeley expressed concerns toward the excessive speed by motorists in the village from the high school to the center of town. Mr. Neeley was assured that the enforcement of the speed limits will be enforced. Council will petition the state of Ohio to lower the speed limits in town.
James Carder and Zaryl Stamford of GGC Engineers reported that Crace Construction is on schedule and council was given a list of items that were completed since last month and what will be completed next month. Equipment is starting to come in and the remainder will be in two weeks. The completion date is still scheduled for November 6, 2007. Council and guests were given a tour of the plant before council’s meeting.
Mayor Dean Severance invited council and residents to the building dedication to Madeline L. Utley for forty years of service to the Village of Millersport as clerk, treasurer and fiscal officer. The dedication will take place on Saturday August 25, 2007 at 10:30 AM.
Vincent Popo reported that Sharon Koss typed a list of all the Ordinances and Resolutions dated back to 1980. She also created a list of all the veterans name and branch of service that have bricks in our memorial.
Dan Brown tripped and fell in front of Roxy’s Pizza and wanted the village to be aware that the sidewalks are rising. The question is who is responsible for repairing the sidewalks. Gilbert Arnold reported that there are many sidewalks on the west side that need some repair.
Gilbert Arnold reported that there are two trees that need to be trimmed and removed; $2,475.00 is the cost for both of them. Both of the trees are in the Village right of way and the property owners have contacted the village. The north end of town is scheduled to be paved and we need to send the bids to the newspapers so we can act on it by September 11, 2007 which is the next council meeting. Discussion revolved around Gift Street and the feeling is that it should be straightened out. There was no clear decision in terms of widening the street or paving only the existing street. Summit will be widened and the pot holes will be rectified.
Resolution 1020-Is a resolution to increase compensation to the Police Chief. The second reading of the resolution was completed.
Bills were presented for payment as attached. A motion to pay the bills was made by Councilman Gary Matheny and seconded by Councilwoman Sandra Lines. All voted yes and the motion carried 5-0.
A motion to go into executive session was made by Councilman Gary Matheny and seconded by Councilman Charles Mesko. All voted yes and the motion carried 5-0. Council went into executive session to discuss personnel issues.
A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman David Levacy and seconded Councilwoman Sandra Lines by. All voted yes and the motion carried 5-0.