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Record of Proceedings

Minutes of West Lafayette Village Council Regular Meeting on  March 28, 2005

 

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 of the March 14, 2005 council meeting. (RC 4 yes 1 Abstain)

 

Mayor’s Correspondence – Letter from Coshocton County EMS regarding formation of an EMS Advisory Committee. Requesting representation from each township, villages and city.  Committee will meet quarterly and last approximately two (2) hours. Lusk to represent West Lafayette.

                        FEMA – Information regarding flood insurance, disaster relief.

 

 

Citizens’ comments – N/A

 

Introduction to ordinances and resolutions:  N/A

 

Reports:

Village Administrator:   Phone service quotes.  Bullseye – 1 year contract $254.00 unlimited local and $0.059 per minute long distance. Council authorized VA with go-ahead. CCR reports are in and will be distributed within next couple weeks.  Finishing contingency report for Ohio EPA. Paving projects for 2006, apply for formula money for Gay or Center Street.

Police:   Report from February 2005

  Complaints                   22                    Traffic arrests              11

  Criminal Arrests 5                      Felony Cases               0

  Accident reports 4                      Number of Calls            130

  Part-time officers working out well with schedule.

Annexation:   N/A

Community Service:   N/A

Finance:   Met and reviewed bank proposals.  Committee recommended to stay with Home Loan & Savings.  A motion was made and seconded to retain Home Loan & Savings Bank for banking services ( RC 5 yes)

Fire:   N/A

Fire Dependency Board:  N/A

Grant Applications:  6th Street project for 2005. Application for paving projects in 2006.

Insurance:   N/A

Ordinance:   N/A

Planning Commission:  Presented council with updated Building Permit application.  A motion was made and seconded to approve updated application (RC 5 yes).  A proposal with description and drawing was made to council for a lot split for Richard Dale Schlarb.   A motion was made and seconded to approve lot split. (RC 5 yes) Lusk to return approved description to Tim Jackson, realtor.

Pool:  Presented to council a table with 10% off membership fees for the pool.  A motion was made and seconded to approve 10% off fees. (RC 5 yes)

Rep to Chamber of Commerce:  Yellow Flag Sales May 6 & 7. Started to advertise.

Utility:   N/A

Zoning:  N/A

Clerk’s report:   Shared an unemployment claim with council.  Referred to Bill Owens.

 

Other Business:  Questions whether or not the Bandstand at Burt Park is ready for use.  1st date of reservation is April 3rd.   More issues with Mid-East Ohio Building Department.  VA sent him a letter with a copy of March 11th council meeting outlining concerns.  Other issue with lack of professionalism with a business in the village.

 

Committee Meetings:  Finance                        April 11, 2005                        6:30pm

 

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 11, 2005 at 7:00 P.M. (RC 6 yes)

 

 

 

                                                                                    ____________________________

Jack L. Patterson, Mayor

Attest:

 

 

 

_________________________

Dru A Prater, Clerk