Record of Proceedings

Minutes of West Lafayette Village Council Regular Meeting on June 13, 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 23, 2005 council meeting. (RC 6 yes)

Mayor’s Correspondence –N/A

Citizens’ comments – Ed & Dorothy Davis concerned about noise ordinance.  Strongly object to changing ordinance. Told council that a neighbor started a race car and their house and windows shook.  They feel they can’t enjoy sitting outside because of noise.  Also neighbor has a 4-wheeler they run in yard.  Warne said ordinance committee held first meeting regarding this matter and are trying to gather as much information as possible.  

Introduction to ordinances and resolutions:

RESOLUTION 2005-10 A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 2005 PERMANENT APPROPRIATIONS ORDIANCE 2004-27, ADDING $1,400.00 TO THE GENERAL FUND (101) DEPT. (102) FIRE DEPT AND REDUCING THE POOL FUND (605) BY $3,000.00.   A motion was made and seconded to suspend the rules (RC 6 yes) A motion was made and seconded to adopt resolution 2005-10. (RC 6 yes)

Reports:

Village Administrator:  Application for Phase II completed and at the Library for public inspection.  Sign changed.  Public hearing will be held August 8^th at 6:00 pm in council chambers.

Police: Report from May 2005

  Complaints                   31                    Traffic arrests              15

  Criminal Arrests 10                    Felony Cases               1

  Accident reports 2                      Number of Calls            244

Annexation:   N/A

Community Service:  N/A

Finance:   Met 6/13 and discussed current revenues and expenses.  Start to work on budget.

Fire:  Fire Department had new 6-wheeled vehicle for council before meeting.  12 runs so far for this month.

Fire Dependency Board:  N/A

Grant Applications:  Waiting on bids for 6^th Street paving

Insurance:  N/A

Ordinance:  Discussed information from Gates McDonald.  Group rate for Worker’s Compensation.  Can save 85% on rates.  A motion was made and seconded to sign up with Gates McDonald (RC 6 yes).

Planning Commission:  N/A

Pool:  Pool opened June 6^th. Things running smoothly.  98 passes sold so far versus 195  sold in 2004 as of this date.

Rep to Chamber of Commerce:   Strawberry Festival held past weekend.  Working on Homecoming. 

Utility:   N/A

Clerk’s report:   Discussed quotes for new Web hosting.  Waiting on one more quote.  Clerk will have proposal ready for next council meeting.  Letter received from Auditor of State regarding Audit.  Report is acceptable and will certify with the Clerk of the Bureau.  Letter from William Owens congratulating Village on audit.

Other Business:   Mayor reported on Mayor’s Conference in Toledo.  Mayor’s were told that village’s will not receive any cuts in Local Government Fund this year.  Village has yet to receive word.   Passed out information regarding Municipal Government in Ohio.

Committee Meetings:           

                        Finance                        June 21^st                                   6:30 pm

                        Ordinance                    June 20^th                                  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  June 27, 2005 at 7:00 P.M. (RC 6 yes)

                                                                                    ____________________________

Jack L. Patterson, Mayor

Attest:

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Dru A Prater, Clerk