November 13, 2007

Record of Proceedings

Millersport Village Council met in regular session on Tuesday November 13, 2007 at 7:00 PM in the Municipal Building.  In attendance were Mayor Dean Severance, Kenneth Brotherton, David Levacy, Charles Mesko, James Wright, Gary Matheny and Fiscal Officer Vincent Popo.  Also present were Sandra Lines, John Benson, Paul Detty, Charles Prince, Karen Bergum, Zaryl Stamford, Fire Chief William Yates, Police Chief Ed Arledge, Carol King, Madeline Utley, Amelia Kempton, Patrolman Randy Lewis, Sharylynn Detty, John Shirk, Commander Eric Brown and Street Commissioner Gilbert Arnold.

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

Minutes of October 9, 2007 were read.  A motion to accept the minutes was made by Councilman Charles Mesko and seconded by Councilman Gary Matheny.  All voted yes and the motion carried 5-0.

Sandra Lines turned in her letter of resignation as a councilwoman to accept the position of clerk as the clerk for the Board of Public Affairs.

Paul Detty was nominated to fill the position on Village Council by Councilman Gary Matheny and seconded by Councilman David Levacy.  All voted yes and the motion carried 5-0. Mayor Dean Severance issued the oath of office and Paul Detty took his seat on council.

Committee Reports 

The Safety Committee met and interviewed April Kistler and John Shirk for the position of police officers for the village.

Old Business

Mayor Dean Severance commended Gilbert Arnold on the appearance of the street paving project.  The mayor that is was pleasant experience to receive positive phone calls.

The mayor again discussed the need to begin the fire contract negotiations for 2008.  There was concern that there needs to be a multiple year contract between the village and township.  It was decided that Councilman Dave Levacy, Mayor Dean Severance and Fire Chief William Yates meet with the legal counsels for both entities. 

The village received a bid of $1,000.00 for the old pumper truck but there is a minimum bid of $10,000.00 so the bid was not accepted.

A letter was drafted to the Ohio Department of Transportation requesting that they study the speed zone in front of the Walnut Township Schools located on State Route 204.  The Village would like to make the speed limit uniform at 25 miles per hour in the village limits and only 20 miles per hour on State Route 204 in the school zone.  Council needs to sign the petition.  Patrolman Randy Lewis has written tickets in the school zone. 

New Business

Zaryl Stamford of GGC Engineers reported that Crace Construction is not on schedule and council was given a list of items that were completed since last month and what will be completed next month.  There has been grading and seeding but not much else is done.  November 11, 2007 was the end of the 45 day extension.  The penalty is $100 per day. A preconstruction meeting for the Phase I of the ten inch water line replacement project was held with Law Contractors, Inc.  Construction will begin on November 20, 2007 and public notices will hand delivered to residents that are affected and in the newspaper. GGC has received phone calls from the mayor of Buckeye Lake and anticipates a proposal from them.  Applications were submitted for Phase II and Phase III OWC and OPWDA monies from the state for the sewer study.  The waterline project is slated to last 120 days. 

Gilbert Arnold announced that they are still picking up leaves because of the warm weather and the lack of leaves falling.  He presented a proposal to clean drains out and reline the sewer with a liner.  He would like to video the Wilson line that empties into the canal to see if it is feasible to close the line. Councilman Chuck Mesko recommended that Gilbert Arnold use his own judgment to make the decision on cleaning the drains.

Commander Eric Brown from the Hocking and Fairfield County Major crime unit explained the role of his department.  The unit deals with narcotic and drug problems.  Because of easy access through state routes it has allowed drug abuse to seep into the smaller communities.  They are funded through the Ohio justice services and receive state and federal monies.

Ordinance 705-Is an ordinance adopting revised rates for Village water and sewer services and modifying related administrative fees.  It is the second reading.

Resolution 1030-Is a resolution to appoint Sandra Lines as the clerk for the Board of Public Affairs.  A motion to suspend the three readings was made by Councilman Chuck 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 Chuck Mesko and seconded by Councilman James Wright.   All voted yes and the motion carried 5-0.

Resolution 1031-Is a resolution to appoint Paul Detty as councilman to fill a vacancy for two months.  A motion to suspend the three readings was made by Councilman Gary Matheny 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 James Wright and seconded by Councilman Gary Matheny.   All voted yes and the motion carried 5-0.

Resolution 1032-Is a resolution to appoint David Levacy as President Pro Tem.  A motion to suspend the three readings was made by Councilman Gary Matheny 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 Gary Matheny and seconded by Councilman James Wright.   All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0.

Resolution 1033-Is a resolution to appoint Paul Detty as councilman to fill a vacancy for four years.  A motion to suspend the three readings was made by Councilman James Wright 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 James Wright and seconded by Councilman Gary Matheny.   All voted yes and the motion carried 5-0.  Councilman Paul Detty abstained.

Department heads will be asked for recommendations for pay raises for employees for 2008.

SB 9 requires a three hour training class for public officials concerning the Sunshine law and public official’s obligation to make available public records. Three reservations are made for Monday November 26, 2007 in Chillicothe.

Bills were presented for payment as attached.  A motion to pay the bills was made by Councilman Gar Matheny and seconded by Councilman Kenneth Brotherton.  All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0.

A motion to go into executive session was made by Councilman David Levacy and seconded by Councilman James Wright.  All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0. Council went into executive session to discuss personnel issues at 8:20 PM. 

Council came out of executive session at 8:50 PM.

A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman David Levacy and seconded Councilman Kenneth Brotherton.  All voted yes and the motion carried 5-0.