Record of Proceedings

Minutes of West Lafayette Village Council Regular Meeting on July 26, 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 July 11, 2005 council meeting. (RC 5 yes)

Mayor’s Correspondence – Letter from Joy Padgett setting roundtable discussions on July 28^th, 10:00 am at Muskingum County Library regarding flood protection and prevention within Muskingum River Area.   Lusk volunteered to attend.

Citizens’ comments – Wayne Carnes concerned with junk cars sitting with no license plates.  Gave Mayor a list of vehicles that he had found.  Mayor will refer matter to Police Chief.

Introduction to ordinances and resolutions: N/A

Reports:

Village Administrator:  N/A

Police:  N/A

Annexation:   N/A

Community Service:  Flowers in baskets have been replaced.

Finance:   N/A

Fire: N/A

Fire Dependency Board:  N/A

Grant Applications:  N/A

Insurance:  N/A

Ordinance:  N/A

Planning Commission:  N/A

Pool:  Gate to Baby Pool area fixed by Wears and Rogers.

Rep to Chamber of Commerce:   Successful homecoming Everything went well.  Gospel night, August 13^th at Burt Park. Yellow Flag Sales: September 9^th-10^th.

Utility:  N/A

Clerk’s report: Budget hearing: August 3, 2005, 3:00 pm at Coshocton County Commissioners.  Revenue and Expense Report for July available for review.  Battery Back-up for server had to be replaced.  Web Page transfer is almost complete.  Fiscal Officer will check with Clover Tuesday.  Storage Room is complete except for finish trim.

Committee Meetings:            Finance                        August 8^th                        6:30 pm

                                    Planning Comm.           July 27^th                       7:00 pm

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 August 8, 2005 at 7:00 P.M. (RC 5 yes)

                                                                                    ____________________________

Jack L. Patterson, Mayor

Attest:

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Dru A Prater, Clerk