July 14, 2009

Record of Proceedings

Millersport Village Council met in regular session on Tuesday July 14, 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, Michael McKenzie, Gail Frank, Charles Eing, Pool Manager Daniel Hall, Village Solicitor Steven Carlino, Carol King, Sandy Lines, Fire Chief William Yates and Street Commissioner Gilbert Arnold. 

 

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

 

Minutes of Tuesday June 9, 2009 and the special meeting on January 20, 2009 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 5-0.

 

Committee Reports

Councilman Charles Mesko reported that the Finance Committee met and reviewed the budget for 2010.  After much discussion the committee recommended that Randal Lewis be appointed to the position of Maintenance Code Enforcement Officer.  The position will be paid $10,000.00 annually through a 1009 form and on a monthly basis.  Councilman Mesko also reported that the meeting with Valtech will save the village $2,000.00 per year on phone service.  Councilman Mesko also commended Mayor’s Assistant Vincent Popo for working with Valtech. 

 

Old Business

Fire Chief William Yates reported that the township trustees voted to pay the village the second installment for Fire and EMT services but did not specify the amount.  The payment is due July 24, 2009.  The chief also reported that the department is putting off seeking specs on a new medic because funds are lower than expected and that will result in higher repair bills for the older medic vehicles. 

 

Councilman David Levacy reported that some residents were reluctant to submit reports to the police department because they feared that their names would appear in the Beacon and they feared retaliation.  Council discussed that the reports are public records and that they needed to be printed in the Beacon so the residents know that the department is patrolling and protecting the village.  Charles Prince noted that names were not printed in the paper and that Chief Lewis does not give names to be printed.  Mayor Dean Severance said that the chief would be given a memo with directions that the reports shall continue to print in the paper.

 

New Business

The Finance Committee and Fiscal Officer Susan Ramsey presented the 2010 budget to council for approval.  A motion to accept the 2010 budget as presented was made by Councilman James Wright and seconded by Councilman Charles Mesko. All voted yes and the motion carried 5-0.

 

A motion to accept Valtech’s proposal to become the phone carrier for the Village of Millersport was made by Councilman Charles Mesko and seconded by Councilman David Levacy.  All voted yes and the motion carried 5-0.

 

Street Commissioner Gilbert Arnold reported that the Lancaster Street Project will proceed as anticipated because preliminary indications of Issue II moneys.  The project is estimated at $150,000.00 and the village is to receive $99,000.00 with the village to match the rest with in-kind work and money.

 

Vincent Popo reported that the pool receipts are behind last year’s receipts and that memberships are also lower than last year.  School let out two weeks later this year and the pool opened later.  School also opens earlier so we lose about four weeks of revenue.

 

Charles Eing, owner of Cruisers Tavern and Gail Frank of Cruisers Car Club requested that the village close part of Terrace Street on Friday July 31, 2009 for a car show fund raising benefit with registration from 5:00pm to 7:00pm with awards at 9:30 pm.  The Mayor and council were in agreement that the show is worthwhile.

Chief Yates and Vincent Popo are to write a letter to the County Engineer and have Steve Harlow’s address changed to Refugee Street within the village’s corporation limits for postal and 911 reasons.

 

A motion to go into executive session to discuss the personnel position of Maintenance Code Enforcement Officer was made Councilman Charles Mesko and seconded by Councilman James Wright.  All voted yes and the motion carried 5-0.  Council went into executive session at 8:30 pm.

 

A motion to reconvene was made by Councilman Charles Mesko and seconded by Councilman David Levacy.  All voted yes and the motion carried 5-0.  Council came out of executive session at 9:15 pm.

 

Resolution 1078 is a resolution to increase the wages paid to pool employees to minimum wage. A motion to suspend the three reading was made by Councilman David Levacy and seconded by Councilman Charles Mesko.  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 Charles Mesko.   All voted yes and the motion carried 5-0. 

 

Resolution 1079 is a resolution to close the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) fund. A motion to suspend the three reading was made by Councilman Charles Mesko and seconded by Councilman Shane Wise.  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 1080 is a resolution to suspend Resolution 1077 that closes the park, pool and boat tie up funds. A motion to suspend the three reading was made by Councilman Charles Mesko and seconded by Councilman Shane Wise.  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 1081 is a resolution to endorse the objectives of Buckeye Lake for Tomorrow (BLT). 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 1082 is a resolution to appoint Randall Lewis as the Maintenance Code Enforcement Officer. 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 David Levacy.   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 Gary Matheny. All voted yes and the motion carried 5-0.

 

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