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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Minutes of West Lafayette Village Council Regular Meeting
on August 13, 2001
Reports:
Village Administrator – He reported
that the Coshocton County Engineer had requested the village supply him with
OPWC projects for funding in 2002. Our main project is the waterline replacement
from Oak St. East to Plainfield Road. The VA reported he had contacted Apache
about the low spots on the newly paved portion of Russell Ave. and they were
to mill and repair at no cost to the village. The new leaf box for the dump
truck has been received. The VA also reported that Best Heating had done an
appraisal on the air conditioning units at the old Gress building and reported
that the units would not be worth the cost of salvage.
Police Chief – The Chief presented
the monthly report for July 2001, which is included and made part of these
minutes. The Chief recommended that council approve the promotion of Officer
Jason Wood to the position of Sergeant, to fill the position vacated by Chris
Walters last May. Bordenkircher / Shannon made and seconded a motion to accept
the Chief’s recommendation and approve the promotion of Officer Wood to the
position of Sergeant. (R.C. 6 yes) The Chief then recommended the hiring of
Dave Corbett as a part time officer to fill one of those still vacant positions.
Bordenkircher / Lusk made and seconded a motion to accept the recommendation
of the Chief and approve the hiring of Dave Corbett as a part time police
officer. (R.C. 6 yes)
Annexation (Lusk) – The petition
for annexation of the village owned property was presented to the county commissioners
on August 13, 2001. He reported that all the information for the North end
and Johnson Road annexation projects had been given to Mr. William Owens.
Community Service (Shannon) –
She reported that the “New Gates’ project was proceeding and purchase orders
had been issued for light poles, hanging baskets, and silk flower arrangements.
The hope is these items can be delivered and installed by September 6, 2001.
The next “New Gates” meeting is scheduled for August 28, 2001 in the chamber
of commerce office at 6:00 P.M.
Fire (Lusk) – All village personnel
are invited to a training session at the Columbus Fire Academy at no charge.
Anyone interested is contact Glenn Hill to make arrangements. The clerk reported
on a meeting with Chief Hill last week. The association is to donate approximately
$5000 to $6000 for the purchase of the grass fire skid unit with the other
$4000 coming from already appropriated money in the fire department budget.
It should be completed in 1 to 2 weeks.
Grant (Lusk) – He will be attending
a training session for District 16, Issue II funding later this month. The
district meeting to rate 2002 projects is scheduled for early November. Our
Phase IV waterline project preliminary survey has been completed and will
be ready for the application process.
Ordinance (Warne) – Currently
reviewing the wage and benefit ordinance for 2002 and will forward to the
finance committee went they are complete.
Pool (Rogers) – Clerk announced
that current revenue for admissions and concessions had exceeded the 90% mark
of the estimated amount.
Utility (Bordenkircher) – During
the last committee meeting the renovation of the sewer plant was discussed.
It is a strong possibility that if the village can get an application in this
fall, that we can receive a considerable amount of funding for the project.
The committee recommended the council approve proceeding with the project
and authorize the VA to contract GGC Engineers to do the necessary work for
the grant application at a cost of $6500.00. Bordenkircher / Lusk made and
seconded a motion to accept the utility committee’s recommendation and approve
and authorize the hiring of GGC Engineers for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
Feasibility Study required for the grant application in the amount of $6500.00.
(R.C. 6 yes)
Clerk – The clerk presented council
with a list of recommended appropriations transfers.
Bordenkircher / Lusk made and seconded a
motion to approve the clerk’s recommendation and make the appropriations transfers.
(R.C. 6 yes)
Committee Meetings Set:
Planning August 28,
2001 6:30 P.M. Council Chambers
Bills were presented by the clerk for council’s
approval to make payments. Bordenkircher / Lusk made and seconded a motion
to approve the bills for payment. (R.C. 6 yes)
Bordenkircher / Lusk made and seconded a
motion to adjourn until the next regular meeting on August 27, 2001, at 7:00
P.M. in council chambers. (R.C. 6 yes)
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