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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, Kelly Gossett, Ron Lusk, Christie Maurer and
Gary Loos were present.
A motion
was made and seconded to excuse council member Warne from the meeting. (RC 5
yes)
A motion
was made and seconded to approve the minutes of the March 12, 2007 council
meeting. (RC 5 yes)
Mayor’s
Correspondence – N/A
Citizens’
comments – Cricket, from Myers’ County Diner, asked for help concerning loud
music coming from employees from a local pizza shop. Also, she is concerned
about the restroom situation during the Yellow Flag Sales.
Wayne Carnes had a complaint
about neighbors’ with loud motorcycles and stock cars. Carnes is also
requesting maintenance on alley near his house.
T.J. Justice, the new
executive director of the Coshocton County Port Authority, introduced
himself to village council. He said that he plans to attract new business to
the area.
Introduction to
ordinances and resolutions:
2007-07 ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 2006-08 TO
PROVIDE FOR PLACEMENT IN CODIFIED ORDINANCE WITH CODE NUMBER.
Council member
Rogers made a motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance 2007-07. This
ordinance seconded by council member Lusk. (RC 5 yes) A motion was made by
council member Lusk to adopt Ordinance 2007-07 and seconded by council
member Gossett. (RC 5 yes)
2007-08 A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 2007 PERMANENT
APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE 2006-21, ADDING FUNDS
Council member
Rogers made a motion to adopt Resolution 2007-08 and seconded by council
member Lusk. (RC 5 yes)
Reports:
Village Administrator:
Tom reported that the administrative offices are in need of a new copier.
The machine that the office is currently using was purchased about 8 years
ago as a demo. Graphic Enterprises, Inc. has contacted Tom regarding a new
copier. This machine will copy, print and fax. The lease will be $91.00 per
month for 60 months with a $1.00 buyout. Since the village needs a reliable
copier to effectively and efficiently operate, council member Rogers made a
motion to purchase the new copier. This motion seconded by council member
Lusk. (RC 5 yes)
Police: N/A
Annexation: N/A
Community Service: N/A
Finance: Chairman Gary Loos reported
that the committee met this afternoon and reviewed financial reports for
February 2007. The finance committee approves the February 2007 financial
reports. The village is financially in good status.
Fire: N/A
Fire Dependency Board: N/A
Grant Applications: N/A
Ordinance: N/A
Planning Commission: N/A
Pool: The village pool will collect
$2,500 from the Coshocton County Commissioners to aid with expenses for the
2007 pool season.
Rep to Chamber of Commerce: The
Yellow Flag Day sales will be held May 4th and 5th.
Utility: N/A
Building: N/A
Clerk’s report: Lisa reported that
the 2005/2006 audits are completed and went smoothly. Wolfe, Wilson &
Phillips are planning an exit conference in April to review findings and
discuss various suggestions.
Committee
Meetings:
Pool Committee April 9th
at 6:00 p.m.
Finance Committee April 23rd
at 6:15 p.m.
A motion
was made by council member Lusk and seconded by council member Loos 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 ___________, 2006 at 7:00 P.M. (RC 6 yes)
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Jack L. Patterson, Mayor
Attest:
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Lisa M. Williams, Clerk
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