Record of Proceedings

Minutes of West Lafayette Village Council Regular Meeting on September 11, 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 August 28, 2006 council meeting. (RC 6 yes)

Mayor’s Correspondence – N/A

Citizens’ comments –D. Curtis Lee introduced himself to the council. He is currently running for County Commissioner.

Introduction to ordinances and resolutions: 2006-13 ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 2005-20 TO SEPARATE THE POSITIONS OF POLICE CHIEF AND VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR AND TO ADD A CLASSIFICATION OF WATER/SEWER ATTENDANT. First reading given.

Reports:

Village Administrator:

Police: Lt. Mardis gave monthly report for August.

 Complaints                   37                    Traffic arrests                 5

 Criminal Arrests 10                    Felony Cases                  5

 Accident reports 7                     Number of Calls            250

 Traffic Stops             25

Annexation: N/A

Community Service

Finance: Will meet again to determine were to collect the money for the software upgrade due this year.

Fire: There were 10 runs in August. The new life-saving alarms were demonstrated to the council. The department was very thankful to the Veterans Organization for help purchasing these life-saving alarms for the department. Christie Hill was recognized as a new volunteer firefighter. The Fireman’s fall festival is Sunday September 17^th 12 – 6pm.

Fire Dependency Board: N/A

Grant Applications: N/A

Insurance: N/A

Ordinance:  N/A

Planning Commission:  N/A

Pool:  N/A

Rep to Chamber of Commerce: There will be a meeting held on September 26^th at the eat-stand. Halloween party for the kids is on October 28^th.

Utility:  N/A

Building:  N/A

Clerk’s report: Monthly revenue and expense report.

Committee Meetings:

                        Finance Committee                   Monday September 25^th, 2006 @ 6:00 pm

                        Annexation Committee  Wednesday September 20, 2006 @ 6:00 pm

Other Business: Discussion of having Trick-or-Treat on October 26^th.

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 September 25, 2006 at 7:00 P.M. (RC 6 yes)

                                                                                    ____________________________

                                                                                                Jack L. Patterson, Mayor

Attest:

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Lisa M. Williams, Clerk