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Record of Proceedings

Minutes of West Lafayette Village Council Regular Meeting on May 23, 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, 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 May 9, 2005 council meeting. (RC 6 yes)

 

Mayor’s Correspondence – 2004-05 Guide for Municipalities received by the Mayor.

Letter from Quicksaw & Associates giving the council                information of available funding.

 

Citizens’ comments – Jack Mardis requesting council look at ordinance 13-82 regarding  Unnecessary Noise.  Mayor referred matter to the ordinance committee for review.  Will review and contact Mr. Mardis to attend ordinance meeting.

 

A motion was made and seconded to accept corrections made to Ordinance 2004-27.  Corrections made were: Total General Fund $488,250.00; 2005 Permanent Appropriations Grand Total 1,339,114.00 (RC 6 yes)

 

Introduction to ordinances and resolutions:

2005-07 An Ordinance to Establish the Year 2005 Pay Scale for Fiscal Officer of the Village of West Lafayette, Ohio, and to Repeal Ordinances and Resolutions in Conflict Therewith. A motion was made and seconded to suspend the rules (RC 6 yes) A motion was made and seconded to adopt Ordinance 2005-07. (RC 6 yes)

2005-08 A Resolution to Add Additional Appropriations to the 2005 Permanent Appropriations Ordinance 2004-27, adding $50.00 to the General Fund (101), Dept (301) Parks, and $6180.80 to the Sewer Fund, Dept (801) Gen Obligation. A motion was made and seconded to suspend the rules (RC 6 yes).  A motion was made and seconded to adopt Resolution 2005-08.

2005-09 A Resolution to Transfer Monies within (601) Water Fund, Dept (801) Gen Obligation and within (602) Sewer Fund, Dept (801) Gen Obligation. A motion was made and seconded to suspend the rules (RC 6 yes).  A motion was made and seconded to adopt Resolution 2005-09.

 

Reports:

Village Administrator:  Pool painting is completed and is filled.  Start to add chemicals this week. VA gave council a memo regarding Gay Street paving project.  Estimate has increased from $17,776.00 to $21,162.00 (an increase of $3,386.) Waiting on bids.  Notices are being served regarding high grass and junk cars. VA is following up on Russell Ave. complaint.

Police:   N/A

Annexation:  N/A

Community Service:  N/A

Finance:  N/A

Fire:   19 runs in April.  New vehicle is being lettered.  Will be ready for Homecoming Parade.  Will have available for council next meeting.

Fire Dependency Board:  N/A

Grant Applications:  N/A

Insurance:  N/A

Ordinance:  N/A

Planning Commission:  N/A

Pool:   Thanks to VA and workers for getting the pool ready and for the information being put on TV.

Rep to Chamber of Commerce:   June 11th – Strawberry Festival; Homecoming July 20-23.

Utility:  N/A

Clerk’s report:  Received Certificate of Result of Election from Election Board.   Membership to Municipal Clerk’s Association is due.  Received notification from Ohio Police and Fire concerning upcoming seminars and new reporting requirements.  Council received copies of Audit Report.  Bordenkircher felt village received a very good audit.

Other Business:   Mayor’s conference May 31st-June 4th.  Council observed a moment of silence in respect for Lorena Simms, who passed away last  week.  Calling hours were Sunday and funeral Monday.  Ms. Sims served on council 21 years.

 

Committee Meetings:                        Finance                        June 13th                        6:30 pm

                                                Ordinance                    June 6th                        6:00 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 June 13, 2005 at 7:00 P.M. (RC 6 yes)

 

 

 

                                                                                    ____________________________

Jack L. Patterson, Mayor

Attest:

 

 

 

_________________________

Dru A Prater, Clerk