January 13, 2009

Record of proceedings

Millersport Village Council met in regular session on Tuesday January 13, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the Municipal Building. In attendance were President Pro Tem David Levacy, Gary Matheny, Charles Mesko, James Wright, Fiscal Officer Susan Ramsey and Assistant Fiscal Officer Vincent Popo. Also present were Karen Bergum, Charles Prince, Fire Chief William Yates, Police Chief Randy Lewis, Jennifer Emerick of GGC Engineers, Shane Wise, John Benson Dale Dixon of Wichert Insurance and Street Commissioner Gilbert Arnold. Councilman Paul Detty, Councilman Kenneth Brotherton and Mayor Dean Severance were absent.

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

A special meeting was set for Tuesday January 20, 2009 at the village council chambers at 7:00pm. 

Minutes of Tuesday December 9, 2008 were read.   A motion to accept the minutes was made by Councilman Charles Mesko and seconded by Councilman James Wright. All voted yes and the motion carried 3-0.  A motion to accept the minutes of Tuesday’s January 6, 2009 special meeting for the fire contract was made by Councilman Charles Mesko and seconded by Councilman James Wright.  

Committee Reports

The boat dock applications and letters are ready to be sent.  Preliminary discussion set the rates for 2009 at $250.00 for in village residents and $350.00 for out of village residents. 

Old Business

Fire Chief William Yates had no information or updates on the fire contract or any of the fire issues. 

Police Chief Randall Lewis had no information to report other than the monthly statistics he provides to council.  Councilman David Levacy thanked the police chief for his help with a four-wheeler incident in the village.  Councilman Charles Mesko thanked the chief for his work and commented that residents feel the chief’s presence had had a positive impact on the village. 

Vincent Popo reported that one person responded to the letter that appeared in the Beacon.  He is hoping that more people will provide ideas on how revenue can be generated.  Shelly Harkens is willing to be the contact person to solicit pool sponsorships for 2009.  The Finance committee wants to have a meeting with Danny Hall the pool manager as soon as possible.   

There is no update on disability insurance.

Jennifer Emerick from GGC Engineers reported that the water plant operation was going well.  The Village of Buckeye Lake is to have a check to Millersport some time in February.  Phase II and III should begin sometime in February or March because OPWC moved the information to Small Government Funding.  The Wastewater Treatment Plant proposal will be submitted to the EPA in February.

New Business

Councilman Paul Detty has submitted his resignation from council effective January 1, 2009.  Council will replace him with Shane Wise at the special meeting.

Committee re-organization will be addressed at the special meeting.

Vincent Popo reported that FEMA has reimbursed the village for over $4,200.00 and anticipates another $8,000.00 in February.  The reimbursement is for the wind damage that was done in September.

Dale Dixon from Wichert Insurance gave an overview of the insurance rates for 2009.  For the second year in a row, rates have decreased.  Council will vote on acceptance at the special meeting.

Appropriations for 2009 have been established and sent to the county auditor.  Approval by council will occur at the special meeting.

Jennifer Emerick of GGC brought the contract retainer for 2009.  GGC is waiving the fee for the village and is looking forward to another year of success. 

Gilbert Arnold reported that he has received the dump truck.  It is not undercoated and the signs and running boards are on the truck.  The school district has requested that the village salt the parking lots.  It was agreed that the village would charge $50.00 per ton of salt plus $100.00 for the year.  Gilbert would like to build a storage area for salt so that the village will be less dependent on the township for filling the village truck.

 Bills were presented for payment as attached. A motion to pay the bills was made by Councilman Charles Mesko and seconded Councilman Gary Matheny. All voted yes and the motion carried 3-0.  

A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Charles Mesko and seconded by Councilman James Wright. All voted yes and the motion carried 3-0.  

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