Record of Proceedings

Minutes of West Lafayette Village Council Regular Meeting on September 13,  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 August 23,  2004 council meeting. (RC 6 yes)

Mayor’s Correspondence – note regarding trick-or-treat night.  Tentatively set for October 28, 2004 from 5:30 to 6:30.

Citizens’ comments –  Pat Harsh – Fair Housing Authority.  Harsh explained difference between landlord/tenant and Fair Housing issues. Harsh also passed out pamphlets regarding these issues.

                        Alan McCormick – asked for council to vacate alley.  Referred to Planning Committee

                        Dick Thompkins – explained the difference of a replacement levy and a renewal levy and the monies that are raised. 

Introduction to ordinances and resolutions:

2004-19  Resolution to authorize settlement. A motion was made and seconded to suspend the three reading rule. (RC 4 yes 2 no) A motion was made and seconded to adopt Resolution 2004-19. (RC 4 yes 2 no)

Reports:

Village Administrator:            WWT going well. Met with engineers and contractors. Some cracks were found in the basin. Caulking was used to fix them. Dealing with high water issues.

Police              Monthly report given.  

Complaints                        20

Traffic Arrest                        10

Criminal Arrest            10

Felony Cases                        3

Accidents                        1

No of Calls                        221

Total miles driven            2,578

Annexation                 N/A

Community Service            N/A

Finance                       Met and discussed future village finances.  Need to look for ways to cut costs.  Reserve money is now becoming operating money. Discussion of selling some village owed property. Council and departments make as needed purchases only.  Audit costs will need to be addressed.

Fire     N/A

Fire Dependency Board  N/A

Grant Applications            N/A

Insurance            Met and recommended to council to choose option # 2 for employees health benefits.  This raises deductible amount only and will save the village money.

Ordinance            Has been in contact with Solicitor concerning vicious dog ordinance.  Should have draft ready for review.   Also, jake brake ordinance, tax-base ordinance.

Planning Commission            N/A

Pool                 N/A

Rep to Chamber of Commerce            Yard sales last week-end.  They did ok with 50-60 sales.  King midget car show and soup supper this week end.  The Chamber is buying new Christmas decorations.   Discussion on how nice the banners on each end of town and the planters on Main Street look.

Utility              N/A

Zoning N/A

Clerk’s report            Pre-bid meeting was Sept. 8^th with the State Auditor’s office and three accounting firms attending.   Clerk to attend Continuing Education seminar October 21, 2004 in Columbus.

Committee Meetings:              Ordinance                                    September 20^th            6:00 pm

                                      Planning Commission  September 22^nd            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 September 27, 2004 at 7:00 P.M. (RC 6 yes)

                                                                                    ____________________________

Jack L. Patterson, Mayor

Attest:

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Dru A Prater, Clerk