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Record
of Proceedings
Minutes of West Lafayette Village Council
Regular Meeting on July 8, 2002
6:45 PM – The Village of West Lafayette held a public budget hearing
for the 2003 fiscal year budget. Mayor Patterson went through the budget giving
brief explanations for the estimated revenues and expenditures. The budget
goal for 2003 is to keep normal expenditures within the estimated revenue.
West Lafayette Village Council met in regular session at 7:00 P.M., in the
municipal building with Mayor Jack Patterson presiding.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Dave Rogers, Roger Warne, Kelly Gossett, Ron Lusk, and
Steve Bordenkircher (5 members present)
A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes from the June 17, 2002,
council meeting. (RC 5 yes)
Council President Rogers presented the resume of Christie Maurer and recommended
she be appointed to fill the council seat vacated by Jan Shannon’s resignation
on June 10, 2002. After a brief discussion a motion was made and seconded
to appoint Ms. Christie Maurer to fill the vacant council seat until the term
end on December 31, 2005. (RC 5 yes) The Mayor preformed the swearing in ceremony.
The Mayor appointed Council member Bordenkircher to chairman of the fire
committee and will present the revised committee appointments at the next
regular council meeting.
Citizens Comments – Kelly Gossett was asked to inquire about the village
restrictions on fence building, specifically the proximity to roadways and
impairing visibility for roadway access. It was the recollection of the Mayor
that the limit would be the inside edge of the sidewalk or the sidewalk right
of way. Item two was depositing tree cuttings in the roadways and alleys by
residents. The Mayor explained that a notice had been placed on the community
bulletin board notifying residents that the village would not pick up the
debris and cleanup and disposal was the responsibility of the property owner.
Council member Lusk asked to address the council as a concerned citizen. Three
properties in the vicinity of his home on West Main Street are in deplorable
condition and action needs to be taken. It is his understanding that the property
owners had been notified regarding the need for the property to be cleaned
up and it was now time to cite them. The Mayor said he had contacted one of
the property owners and he would consult with the Village Administrator for
further action.
The Mayor reported that he had talked to Mr. Shoemaker, Lafayette Township
Trustee, about the drainage problem on their part of Johnson Road. He informed
Mr. Shoemaker that there are no plans at this time to annex that portion of
Johnson Road into the village. The Mayor introduced County Commissioner Grant
Daugherty and thanked the commissioners for the $2500 donation to the village.
The money has been deposited into the general fund.
Introduction to Resolutions / Ordinances
2002-16 A resolution authorizing the Village of West Lafayette
to file an application to the State of Ohio, to participate in the clean Ohio
Revitalization Fund and declaring an emergency was given a first reading.
A motion was made and seconded to suspend the rule regarding 3 readings. (RC
6 yes) A motion was made and seconded to adopt Resolution 2002-16 (RC 6 yes)
2002-17 A resolution authorizing the Ohio Regional Development
Corporation to file an application with the State of Ohio to participate in
the Clean Ohio revitalization Fund and declaring an emergency was given a
first reading. A motion was made and seconded to suspend the rule regarding
3 readings. (RC 6 yes) A motion was made and seconded to adopt Resolution
2002-17 (RC 6 yes)
2002-18 A resolution authorizing the signing the application
for financial assistance and declaring an emergency. A motion was made and
seconded to suspend the rule regarding 3 readings. (RC 6 yes) A motion was
made and seconded to adopt Resolution 2002-18 (RC 6 yes)
Reports:
Finance (Warne) – The 2003 budget was presented to council for
approval. A motion was made and seconded to adopt the 2003 budget as presented.
(RC 6 yes)
Ordinance (Warne) – A draft of the revised benefit ordinance
was presented for council’s review and discussion. The village solicitor will
be adding the legal wording regarding new employees transferring sick and
vacation time from former employers and the new ordinance will be presented
at the next council meeting. The Mayor forwarded a copy of the Warsaw ordinance
converting the elected clerk’s position to an appointed position of fiscal
officer for the committee’s review and recommendation.
Pool (Rogers) – A siphoning problem had been corrected and the
water loss problem has been significantly improved. In general the pool is
operating well and revenue is above average due to the hot, dry weather.
Clerk’s Report – The clerk announced that the village website
has been redesigned by Brawal Technologies and is now more user friendly
with a more patriotic appearance. The village is now participating in the
Ohio Water Development Authority automatic debit system. Loan payments made
on July 1, 2002, totaling $87,126.46.
Coshocton County Park Levy Committee (Lusk) – Lusk explained
the distribution of the proposed 0.9 mil park levy tentatively scheduled to
be on the November ballot. The revenue from the 5-year levy would be divided
between West Lafayette (15%), Warsaw (15%), Coshocton City (15%), and the
county park district (45%). The remaining 10% would be in a contingency fund.
The estimated revenue for West Lafayette would be approximately $79,000 per
year for operating and capital improvements expenditures for the pool and
Burt Park. There will be another organizational meeting of the levy committee
July 9, 2002, at 7 PM in the Lake Park Pavilion.
Committee Meetings: Fire 6:30 PM 7-15-02
Council Chambers
Finance 6:00 PM
7-22-02 “
Ordinance 6:30 PM 7-22-02
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A motion was made and seconded to approve the payment of bills as presented.
(RC 6 yes)
A motion was made and seconded to adjourn until the next regularly scheduled
meeting on July 22, 2002, at 7 PM in Council Chambers. (RC 6 yes)
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Jack L. Patterson, Mayor
Attest:
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Bruce E. Fouch, Clerk/Treasurer
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