Record of Proceedings

Minutes of West Lafayette Village Council Regular Meeting on April 10, 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, Christie Maurer and Gary Loos were present.

A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes of the March 27, 2006 council meeting. (RC 6 yes)

Mayor’s Correspondence – N/A

Citizens’ comments – Paul Golden – Economic Development:  Executive Plan/Strategic Plan

Introduction to ordinances and resolutions:  N/A

Reports:

Village Administrator: Park ready for season.  Bathrooms fixed and installing new ceiling tiles.  Purchased three (3) new tables and looking for chairs.  Formula grant for paving projects to Commissioners office. Street crew has been busy cleaning streets.  Served notices regarding two (2) buildings on Main Street. Discussed potholes on 4^th and Center Street.

Police:  Monthly Report for March, 2006

  Complaints                   26                    Traffic arrests              7

  Criminal Arrests 6                      Felony Cases               1

  Accident reports 1                      Number of Calls            174

Noise meters are in.  New phone lines were installed in police building.  Police department is on-line for state reporting.  Ohio Police Chiefs Association provided computer system and will reimburse for Internet service for three (3) years.

Annexation:   N/A

Community Service:  Spring flower baskets are up.

Finance:  Met and discussed bids for new roof on the fire department.  A motion was made and seconded to accept the bid from Meek Construction in the amount of $6,149.77. (RC 6 yes)

Fire:   N/A

Fire Dependency Board:  N/A

Grant Applications: Looking for future grants for sewer extension. VA to check with engineer for estimated costs.

Insurance:  N/A

Ordinance:  N/A

Planning Commission: N/A

Pool:   Have received some applications for lifeguards.  Checking into quotes for paint.

Rep to Chamber of Commerce:  Yellow Flag Sales: May 5^th & 6^th  to sign up contact Debi Rogers or Ed Chapdelaine.  Those who sign up will be entered in a drawing for $25.00; Strawberry Festival:  June 17^th.                

Utility:  Met and discussed possible sewer rates. VA to speak with Commissioners to get an estimate of number of people that sewer will serve.  Committee felt it would be best to use bulk rate and then review in six (6) months.

Building:  N/A

Clerk’s report:  Monthly expense and revenue reports available for review.  Received notice from Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of State Fire Marshal regarding training grant application.  Village will receive reimbursement of $500.00.  Notice to enroll for group rates with Gates McDonald - Workers Compensation.  A motion was made and seconded to enroll. (RC 6 yes).  Prater gave a review of grant-writing workshop she attended March 30^th.  Prater gave council information from Ohio Municipal League concerning the Tax Expenditure Limitation

Committee Meetings:                        Ordinance                        April 17            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 April 24, 2006 at 7:00 P.M. (RC 6 yes)

                                                                                    ____________________________

 Jack L. Patterson, Mayor

Attest:

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Dru A Prater, Clerk