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Record of Proceedings

Minutes of West Lafayette Village Council Regular Meeting on June 14, 2004

 

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:          Roger Warne, Kelly Gossett, Ron Lusk, Christie Maurer and Stephen Bordenkircher were present.

 

A motion was made and seconded to excuse member Dave Rogers from the meeting. (RC 5 yes)

 

A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes of the May 24, 2004 council meeting. (RC 5 yes)

 

Mayor’s Correspondence – N/A

 

Citizens’ comments –  N/A

 

Introduction to ordinances and resolutions:

2004-09  An ordinance for Notification of Defect Ordinance A motion was made and seconded to suspend the three reading rule. (RC 5 yes) A motion was made and seconded to adopt Ordinance 2004-09. (RC 5 yes)

2004-10 An ordinance for Driver Standard Ordinance A motion was made and seconded to suspend the three reading rule. (RC 5 yes) A motion was made and seconded to adopt Ordinance 2004-10. (RC 5 yes)

2004-11 An ordinance for Sexual and Other Harassment Policy A motion was made and seconded to suspend the three reading rule. (RC 5 yes) A motion was made and seconded to adopt Ordinance 2004-11. (RC 5 yes)           

2004-12 An ordinance for Sidewalk Ordinance A motion was made and seconded to suspend the three reading rule. (RC 5 yes) A motion was made and seconded to adopt ordinance 2004-12. (RC 5 yes)

Reports:

VA                   CCR Report will be distributed last week of June.  Progress meeting for Waste Water project.  Moving along well.  Weather creating some problems.  Contractor had to order new trusses because of loss due to weather.  Keeping in contact with ODOT and Apache regarding progress.  New handicap accessible curbs are being installed.  Need opinion from Columbia Gas regarding gas leak on King Street.  Phase II funding close to resubmission. 

Police              Complaints                   35                    Traffic arrests              12

            Criminal Arrests 13                    Felony Cases               2

                        Accident reports            5                      Number of Calls            219

                        Total Miles driven            2662

Annexation     Met with County Commissioners.  Copy of annexation given to Auditor’s office and township.

C/S                  Newsletter in August  Maurer to check about flowers around new signs.

Finance           Met to start budget process.

Fire                 18 runs with month.  Received grant from Ohio Fire Marshall that is to be used for protective clothing and misc.

Fire Dep         N/A

Grant App       Fair street paving project to bid.

Insurance        Tom to check on booklets.

Ordinance       Discussed building permits and building codes.  Question was raised if a property owner removes a sidewalk does it have to be replaced?  Standards of Construction require sidewalks and that they be constructed from concrete.

Planning          N/A

Pool                 N/A

Chamber         Strawberry Festival went well.  Homecoming  July 14-17.  Full day of activities on Saturday.  Workers are needed.

Utility              Noted that delinquent waters bills are down

Zoning             N/A

Clerk               CMI was here and replaced path in Tax program.  Taxes are current with 4-5 anticipated refunds.

 

Committee Meetings:                        Finance            June 22            6:00 pm

 

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 June 28, 2004 at 7:00 P.M. (RC 5 yes)

 

 

 

                                                                                    ____________________________

                                                                                                Jack L. Patterson, Mayor

Attest:

 

 

 

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Dru A. Prater, Clerk