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Record
of Proceedings
Minutes of West Lafayette Village Council Regular Meeting on Sept. 23,
2002
West Lafayette Village Council met in regular session at 7:00 P.M., in the
municipal building with Mayor Jack Patterson presiding.
The Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence were observed in memory
of Quincy Baker, village solicitor, who passed away last week.
Roll Call: Dave Rogers, Roger Warne, Kelly Gossett, Ron Lusk, Christie
Maurer and
Steve Bordenkircher (6 members present)
A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes from the September
9, 2002, council meeting. (RC 5 yes 1 abstention)
2002-23 A resolution accepting the amounts and rates as determined
by the budget commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying
them to the county auditor was given a first reading. A motion was made and
seconded to suspend the 3 reading rule regarding Resolution 2002-23. (RC 6
yes) A motion was made and seconded to adopt Resolution 2002-23. (RC 6 yes)
Reports:
Village Administrator – “No Parking” signs have been posted on
Maple Street and Union Avenue near the elementary school. It was suggested
that the crosswalk be moved East on Union in coordination with the school
as the present location crosses to the island in the driveway. The additional
leaf box for the dump truck cannot be delivered until January 2003 so a wooden
one was constructed to use for this season. The River Front Estates project
is progressing with most of the line installed. Currently waiting on resolution
regarding the easement for the Shurtz property. The surveyor has completed
his work and now the legal work needs to be done. The waiting period has elapsed
in regards to the property at 421 Rear West Main Street. A motion was made
and seconded to approve the demolition of the condemned structure at that
location. (RC 6 yes) The VA will seek quotes for the work and the expense
will be funded from the general fund – land & buildings line item appropriations.
Community Service (Maurer) – Council member Bordenkircher was
concerned that the “Park Levy” brochure being distributed would be misleading.
The village does not have any plans at this time to purchase land for another
park. The priority for revenue received from this levy would be the upgrade
of the village swimming pool. Once that project was accomplished, then the
development of another park would be considered.
Finance (Warne) – The finance committee has reviewed the financial
reports prepared by the clerk and approves them.
Fire (Bordenkircher) – The committee has met with the local township
trustees and the general consensus is that none of them are interested in
joining a large fire district with North Tuscarawas. However they might be
interested in joining a smaller district with the Village of West Lafayette.
The tentative plan is to have a combined meeting with all interested parties
in October to discuss the details and method of proceeding with the endeavor.
Bordenkircher requested the Mayor send a letter to Don Brown stating that
the Village of West Lafayette was not interested in joining a fire district
with them. The standard operating procedures from the fire department is due
to be completed soon and will be presented to the council for their approval.
Fire Dependency Board – The Mayor reported that a new board member
needed to be elected from the legislative authority to replace council member
Shannon. Nominations were open and council member Bordenkircher was nominated.
There were no other nominations. By a show of hands, Bordenkircher was unanimously
elected. The clerk is to submit the proper paper work to the state fire marshal’s
office.
Ordinance (Warne) – The ordinance committee requested that the
utility committee have their recommendations for 2003 utility rates in time
to give the ordinance 3 readings prior to going into effect in January 2003.
Planning Commission – The Mayor shared the step-by-step procedure
for establishing and filling the positions of the commission. Our commission
was established in 1967. We need to determine who and when the current members
were appointed and make any necessary adjustments to get all member terms
current.
Committee Meetings: No meetings scheduled
A motion was made and seconded to approve the payment of bills as presented.
(RC 6 yes)
A motion was made and seconded at 8:12 PM to move into executive session
to discuss a personnel matter. (RC 6 yes) At 9:01 PM a motion was made and
seconded to return to regular session. (RC 6 yes) A motion was made and seconded
to table Ordinance 2002-24 (An ordinance creating the position of village
fiscal officer in accordance with provisions of section 733.262 of the revised
code and declaring an emergency) until a legal opinion could be obtained.
(RC 6 yes)
A motion was made and seconded to adjourn until the next regularly scheduled
meeting on October 14, 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
Village of West Lafayette
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