October 9, 2007

Record of Proceedings

Millersport Village Council met in regular session on Tuesday October 9, 2007 at 7:00 PM in the Municipal Building.  In attendance were Mayor Dean Severance, Sandra Lines, President Pro Tem, Kenneth Brotherton, David Levacy, Charles Mesko, James Wright and Fiscal Officer Vincent Popo.  Also present were John Benson, Paul Detty, Charles Prince, Michael Bergum, Karen Bergum, Zaryl Stamford, Fire Chief William Yates, Carol King, Madeline Utley, Amelia Kempton, Robert James, Robert Robertson and Street Commissioner Gilbert Arnold. Gary Matheny was absent.

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

Minutes of September 11, 2007 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 

Gilbert Arnold and Jeff Stought have built eight docks so far and are in the process of building eight more.  We are hoping that the docks will be completed by next year. 

Old Business

Discussion revolved around Games of Skill and ways that police can shut down games that are games of chance.  Mayor severance feels that the village needs to stay on top of the games of skill issues. 

The mayor 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. 

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.  The completion date is still scheduled for December 14, 2007.  By mid October the plant should be able to function and there will be a two week practice run of the operation.  Phase I of the ten inch water line replacement project was awarded to Law Contractors, Inc.  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. 

Trick or Treat night is scheduled for Wednesday Night October 31, 2007 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.

Mayor Severance read a letter from Mr. Robert & Mrs. Peggy Yerke concerning the shape of the tennis court and weeds growing in the cracks.  Council would like to see a Park board and work on improving the park.

Council agreed to accept the salt and cinder contract with Walnut Township at $42.34 per ton.  It was agreed that the township should be thanked for keeping the cost of the salt and cinders at a reasonable rate.

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

The bids for the street paving project were opened and the results were: Neff Paving $53,502.50; Kokosing $59,570.00; Spires Paving $64, 802.00; Shelly Company $51, 116.00 and Heiberger $69,292.00.  The bids were sent to Thomas Corbin for review.  Thomas Corbin recommended that the Shelly Company be given the bid.

Resolution 1028-Is a resolution to award the 2007 street resurfacing project to the Shelley Company.  A motion to suspend the three readings 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 1029-Is a resolution to widen a portion of Gift Street and to declare an emergency.  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 James Wright and seconded by Councilman Charles Mesko.   All voted yes and the motion carried 5-0.

Resolution 1027-Is a resolution to awarding the bid for the Phase One ten inch waterline project to the Law General Contracting, Inc.  A motion to suspend the three readings was made by Councilman David Levacy and seconded by Councilwoman Sandra Lines.  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.

A letter is to be sent 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.

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.

Robert James has been sent by organizations in the area to inquire about signs  that were taken down and when and if they will be replaced. 

Bills were presented for payment as attached.  A motion to pay the bills was made by Councilman David Levacy and seconded by Councilman Charles Mesko.  All voted yes and the motion carried 5-0.

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 5-0. Council went into executive session to discuss personnel issues at 8:40 PM.

Council came out of executive session at 9:05 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.