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Record of Proceedings
West Lafayette Village Council met in regular session
at 7:00 P.M., in the municipal building with Mayor Jack L. Patterson
presiding.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll
Call: Dave Rogers, Kelly Gossett, Ron Lusk, Christie Maurer and
Stephen Bordenkircher were present.
A motion
was made and seconded to excuse member Roger Warne from the meeting. (RC 5
yes)
A motion
was made and seconded to approve the minutes as corrected of the March 8,
2004 council meeting. (correction: Finance committee will meet the 1st
council meeting of the month) (RC 5 yes)
Mayor’s
Correspondence – Owens & Manning new email address: Owensmanning @SBCGlobal.net
Citizens’
comments – Grant Daugherty, Coshocton County Commissioner was present. Asked
Commissioner Daugherty about financial assistance from the commissioners to
the pool. Responded that the commissioners hoped to be able to assist, but
questionable because of murder trial.
Fire dept. invoice without
P.O. Councilman Lusk to check into matter
Introduction to ordinances and resolutions:
Ordinance
2004-03. Ordinance to establish the year 2004 pay scale for
Administrative, Fiscal Officer and office employees of the Village of West
Lafayette, Ohio and to repeal ordinances and resolutions in conflict
therewith.
Motion to suspend
rules (RC 5 yes)
Motion to adopt ordinance (RC 5 yes)
Ordinance
2004-04. An ordinance to clarify village compliance with state code as
to collection of taxes and payment on refunds
Motion to suspend rules (RC 5 yes)
Motion to adopt ordinance (RC 5 yes)
Ordinance
2004-05. Ordinance authorizing the purchase of a new police cruiser and
payment for the police cruiser.
Motion to suspend rules (RC 5 yes)
Motion to adopt ordinance (RC 5 yes)
Ordinance
2004-06. Ordinance to authorize village solicitor to proceed with
necessary legal procedures for correcting the village’s boundary line by
annexation.
First reading
Reports:
Village
Administrator – Liability Insurance Quote. Should expect a 20-26%
increase for insurance from OML this year. Have 1 quote presently. Quote
shows a possible savings of $4,000.00 - $12,000.00. Waiting for another
quote. Need answer/quote prior to April 28th.
VA spoke with Dave Perry (Wallick Const.) concerning
water drainage problem that was brought up at last meeting. Mr. Perry
assured village they would clean drain correctly. VA also showed him the
contract stating where they are responsible to maintain drain yearly.
Police
– New cruiser in
Community Service (Maurer) - Need information for newsletter by next
meeting.
Finance
(Bordenkircher) – Meeting 6:00 pm, April 12, 2004
Fire
(Lusk) – Meeting 7:00 pm March 23, 2004. Combined with Fire Department at
the Fire Station.
Grant
Application – Issue 2. Information sent in by VA, Working on survey.
Pool
(Rogers) – Review of needs. Submitted application to Coshocton Foundation.
Placed ad in newspaper for summer employment. Discussed pool surface.
Suggestions: Sandblasting and painting. VA to check on estimate to rent
sandblaster from Rent-all. Also Rogers mentioned vinyl application (Ned
Wertz)
Chamber
(Maurer) – Yellow Flag Sales – May. Receiving a lot of comments.
Newcomerstown sales going on at the same time. Hopes are that a combined
effort will draw more people. Article regarding Yard Sales in
Newcomerstown News not correct. Corrections being made.
Homecoming – July 14-17, 2004. Maurer asked to
block all streets around Burt Park at midnight Friday night. Full schedule
of events for Saturday.
Clerk’s
CMI rescheduled training from March 23- 25th until
March 29- 30th.
Committee Meetings:
Finance April 12, 2004 at 6:00 pm
Council Chambers
Pool April 1,
2004 Council Chambers
Fire March 23,
2004 Fire Station
A motion
was made and seconded to approve the payment of bills as presented.
(RC 5 yes)
A motion was made and seconded to adjourn until the
next regular meeting on April 12, 2004 at 7:00 P.M. (RC 5 yes)
____________________________
Jack L. Patterson, Mayor
Attest:
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Dru Prater, Clerk
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