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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Minutes of West Lafayette Village Council Regular Meeting
on February 26, 2001
Reports:
Village Administrator
– Reported that he had received an estimate for labor, approximately $1500
each, to replace the outdated fire hydrants still in service. The old hydrant
would be shut down, cut off and sealed with concrete. A new hot tap would
be made on the main with a t-branch and valve with the new hydrant being set
off the branch. The materials would cost approximately $1500
to $2000 per hydrant. Bordenkircher \ Lusk made and seconded a motion to authorize
the village administrator to purchase the materials and contract the labor
to replace 5 hydrants during 2001. (R.C. 6 yes 0 no) We have still not received
an estimate from Apache on the East Russell Ave paving project and the Oak Street project funding is dependent on the Russell cost. Also
if we go with a temporary skim coat on Oak then we either have to grind it
down in 2002 for complete paving project or raise curbs. Due to the poor conditions
of curbs, replacement would be a better option. TR Snyder Co. can do the curbs
for $15 per foot. It was the feeling of council that to get Russell Ave done early this year it needed to be bid in March.
Bordenkircher \ Gossett made and seconded a motion to authorize the VA to
advertise the East Russell Ave (Fair Street to Plainfield Rd) paving project for bid with and without grinding.
(R.C. 6 yes 0 no)
Fire (Shannon) – General discussion about Ord. 65-1999 for billing of fire calls. It was the
general consensus that the current procedure for billing was inadequate and
it may be more administrative work then can be collected. Also seems to be
generating some ill will in the community. Councilman Lusk is to do some research
about alternate methods of billing or possible adjustments to the ordinance
and report back to council next meeting.
Grant (Lusk)
– Meeting with the Ohio Development representative from the governor’s office
regarding renovation of Main Street. Currently a $3000 grant is available for training
of village representatives on the process of constructing and implementing
a plan for renovation. He will consult with the Chamber of Commerce to see
if any members there are interested.
Utility (Bordenkircher)
– State safety congress will be held the first week of April and he recommends
some village employees attend. VA to coordinate attendance
of employees.
Clerk’s Report
– He attended the OML MLTA seminar in Columbus on 2-24-01
on general powers of municipal government, sunshine laws and municipal liabilities.
Purchase order has been issued for Payroll and Word integration software with
installation scheduled for late March and early April. We will go live with
payroll on April 11, the first payday of the 2nd quarter.
Committee Meetings Set:
Planning 3-13-01 6:30 P.M. Council Chambers
Pool 3-8-01
5:00 P.M. Council Chambers
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