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Record of Proceedings
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 June 12, 2006 council
meeting. (RC 6 yes)
Mayor’s
Correspondence – Mayor’s Conference; Sidney Ohio June 15,16 and 17
Discussion
at conference : 30th year celebration of advocacy – PUCO
Tax Reform: CAT, tangible
personal property, franchise tax
Legislative Updates
Grants/Building Codes
TEL
Ohio Public Works – Application
process
Citizens’
comments – N/A
Introduction to ordinances and resolutions:
2006-07
ORDINANCE TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE A motion was made and seconded to
suspend the rules (RC 6 yes). A motion was and seconded to adopt Ordinance
2006-07. (RC 6 yes)
Reports:
Village Administrator: Questions were raised
concerning Meek Construction estimate and bill. It was also brought to the
attention of council that the construction company broke three (3) lights.
VA to follow up making sure lights are fixed and clear up questions with
bill.
Police: Damage to police car last Wednesday
with one person being charged. Photos were passed to council. VA has
repaired the frame and cleaned door and back seat. Waiting for a
replacement window.
Annexation: N/A
Community Service: Maurer thanked the girls for
hanging flower baskets on Main Street.
Finance: Met and finalized budget.
Fire: N/A
Fire Dependency Board: N/A
Grant Applications: N/A
Insurance: Met and discussed Worker’s Comp
Group rating information. A motion was made and seconded to rescind prior
motion to enroll with Gates McDonald (RC 6 yes). A motion was made and
seconded to enroll with CompManagement. (RC 6 yes)
Ordinance: Met and reviewed ordinance for
depilated structures. Discussion of draft ordinance was held. Council
instructed clerk to prepare ordinance for next council meeting. Started to
review 2007 wage and benefit ordinance. Lusk requested that committee look
into an ordinance prohibiting using a residence for warehousing.
Planning Commission: N/A
Pool: Chlorine levels are much better. Repair
of ice machine put on hold. Voucher program with Job & Family Services
ended 6-26-06 at 4:00 pm. Problems and repairs were discussed.
Rep to Chamber of Commerce: First Baptist
Church will sponsor Gospel in the Park on August 19th. Outcome
of homecoming: despite bad weather the community supported the chamber’s
efforts. Parade entries on Monday were 40 units, Thursday 145 units and
Friday 70 units.
Utility: N/A
Building: N/A
Clerk’s report: Monthly revenue and expense
reports available for review. Prater informed council of meeting with Home
Loan and Savings Bank regarding direct deposits and paying utility bill on
line. She will set another meeting with the bank to further proceed with
on-line bills. Prater attended Ohio Public Finance Officers Training:
June
18th-23rd. Sessions included State Auditor updates;
Legislative updates; Investments, TEL; computer programs, Communications,
Fraud and Purchase Cards.
Other
Business: Question was raised about update on Brownfield. Nothing
has been heard.
Committee
Meetings: Planning Commission
July 5th 6:00 PM
Ordinance July 5th
5:00 PM
A motion
was made and seconded to approve the payment of bills as presented.
(RC 6 yes)
A motion was made and seconded at 8:00 pm to go into
executive session to discuss personnel. (RC 6 yes)
A motion was made and seconded at 8:56 pm to return to
regular session (RC 6 yes) No action taken
A motion was made and seconded to adjourn until the
next regular meeting on July 10, 2006 at 7:00 P.M. (RC 6 yes)
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Jack L. Patterson, Mayor
Attest:
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Dru A Prater, Clerk
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