Record of Proceedings

Minutes of West Lafayette Village Council Regular Meeting on July 26, 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:          Dave Rogers, Roger Warne, Kelly Gossett, Ron Lusk, Christie Maurer and Stephen Bordenkircher were present.

A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes of the July 12, 2004 council meeting. (RC 6 yes)

Mayor’s Correspondence – Letter from CCEMA Hazard Mitigation Executive summary.  Resolution needs to be passed by council and then to FEMA by September.  Mayor gave sample resolution to VA then to be given to Fiscal Officer.  Letter with minutes from Issue II meeting received.  Mayor read information concerning train festival being held in Dennison, Ohio on July 30^th, 31^st and Aug 1^st. Special train cars coming from PA and will stop in West Lafayette to place a wreath at the monument.  Mayor Patterson to speak.

Citizens’ comments –  Wayne and Karen Patterson requested consideration for legalizing golf cars for use in the village.  Village council concerns include Administration costs, inspections, plates, training, and safety.  Mr. Patterson stated several people are interested and want the village to move ahead.

Introduction to ordinances and resolutions:

Resolution 2004-15 A resolution to amend the 2004 Permanent Appropriations Ordinance 2003-32, transferring funds. A motion was made and seconded to adopt resolution 2004-15. (RC 6 yes)

Reports:

VA                   Bill in the amount of $1074.95 presented from Linda Schie for repair to a gas line.  Investigation of liability for a lady that stumbled while crossing Main Street.  Paint spray cleaned from car and owners are happy.  All three contractors are working.  Concrete pads are done and some conduit installed.  One building is complete except for painting.  Bucket truck – found two van style bucket trucks in Strasburg.  1. 1996 with 70,000 miles for $8,000.00;  2. 1992 wanted $6,200.00 will sell to Village for $3,500.00. No monies will be used out of the General Fund.  A motion was made and seconded to purchase the 1992 bucket truck. (RC 6 yes)

Police              N/A

Annexation     Hearing set for August 25, 2004 at 10:00 am at County Commissioners office

Comm. Service  N/A

Finance            Budget hearing August 11, 2004 at 3:00 pm

Fire                 N/A

Fire D. Board   N/A

Grant Applications            Round 19 Issue II  Paving projects discussed

Insurance            N/A

Ordinance            N/A

Planning Commission   N/A

Pool                 Freezer purchased.  Reviewed expense/receipt report.

Rep to Chamber of Commerce   Car show scheduled for August 14^th 12-5.  Lions will have a chicken B-B-Q.  Gospel music for 2 hours

Utility              Report from EPA received.

Zoning N/A

Clerk’s report    Received questionnaire from State Auditor’s office regarding audit bids.  Also received 3 letters and 2 phone calls requesting to bid on audit.

Other Business:   Status on representative to Water/Sewer County Advisory Board.  Mayor to speak with Commissioner Daugherty.

Committee Meetings:                        Finance:  August 9, 2004 at 6:30 pm

                                                Ordinance: August 2, 2004 at 6:30 pm

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 regular meeting on August 9, 2004 at 7:00 P.M. (RC 6 yes)

                                                                                    ____________________________

                                                                                                Jack L. Patterson, Mayor

Attest:

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Dru A. Prater, Clerk