Record of Proceedings

Minutes of West Lafayette Village Council Regular Meeting on February 13, 2006

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 and Gary Loos were present.

A motion was made and seconded to excuse member Christie Maurer from the meeting. (RC 5 yes)

A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes of the February 27, 2006 council meeting. (RC 5 yes)

Mayor’s Correspondence – Coshocton County Emergency Management Agency  -Meeting Monday, March 13, at 1:30 on the subject of continuation of Government Services during an event like a Bird Flu Pandemic.

Citizens’ comments – Lusk introduced Kristin Slusser as the secretary for the Planning Commission.

Introduction to ordinances and resolutions:

ORDINANCE 2006-03 ORDINANCE TO REGULATE NOISE- 2^nd Reading

RESOLUTION 2006-04 RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 2006 PERMANENT APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE 2005-22, ADDING FUNDS. A motion was made and seconded to suspend the rules (RC 5 yes).  A motion was made and seconded to adopt Resolution 2006-04. (RC 5 yes).

ORDINANCE 2006-05 ORDINANCE APPROVING, ADOPTING AND ENACTING THE 2006 EDITION OF THE MODEL OHIO MUNICIPAL CODE – GENERAL OFFENSES CODE. A motion was made and seconded to suspend the rules (RC 5 yes).  A motion was made and seconded to adopt Ordinance 2006-05. (RC 5 yes)

Reports:

Village Administrator:  Lot split for Mrs. Almack was discussed.  A motion was made and seconded to approve split.  (RC 5 yes).  Working on EPA list at the Waste Water Treatment plant.  Grant application for formula monies for paving ready and waiting on certified estimates. VA advised council that Department of Development is starting to review applications for Brownfield after a 6-month break.

Police:  N/A

Annexation:  N/A

Community Service:   N/A

Finance:   N/A

Fire:  N/A

Fire Dependency Board:  N/A

Grant Applications:  VA asked committee to check with Ohio Public Works for funds for sewer updates on north end of town and also Wall Street.

Insurance:   VA met with Tom Maedke regarding liability insurance renewal with no anticipated increase.  Renewal is June 28^th.

Ordinance:  Met and discussed ordinance to regulate insurance coverage for unoccupied and abandoned buildings.  Warne asked council to review and give input at next council meeting.  Clerk informed committee that Ohio Municipal League has a database of ordinances for the committee’s use.

Planning Commission:  N/A

Pool:   Met and reported proposed pool rates, hours and wages.  After discussion, the committee will meet again and review some adjustments and bring back proposal to council.

Rep to Chamber of Commerce:   Yellow Flag Sales – May 5-6.

Utility:  N/A

Building:  N/A

Clerk’s report:  Monthly revenue and expense reports available for council’s review.  Fiscal Officer met with a representative from Ohio Municipal League and discussed services and trainings available from the OML.  Fiscal Officer passed a publication order form to council.  Continuing to process tax returns.

Other Business:  Rogers commented VA for building  trash pump.

Committee Meetings:                        Fire                        March 15^th                        6:30pm

                                                Pool                 March 23^rd                   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 March 27, 2006 at 7:00 P.M. (RC 5 yes)

                                                                                    ______________________________

Jack L. Patterson, Mayor

Attest:

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Dru A Prater, Clerk