Record of Proceedings

Minutes of West Lafayette Village Council Regular Meeting on May 14, 2007

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 April 23, 2007 council meeting. (RC 6 yes)

Mayor’s Correspondence –

Ohio Municipal League – Legislative Bulletin discussing local government funds.

Citizens’ comments – N/A

Introduction to ordinances and resolutions:

2007-10- A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 2007 PERMANENT APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE 2006-21, ADDING FUNDS for the purpose to upgrade the community bulletin computer. Council member Rogers made a motion to suspend the rules. Council Member Lusk seconded this motion. (RC 6 yes) A motion to adopt 2007-10 was made by Council Member Lusk and seconded by Council Member Gossett. (RC 6 yes)

Reports:

Village Administrator: Tom and Council Member Rogers have been looking into the construction process and approval for the three new ball diamonds at the water treatment plant. Tom will check with the OEPA if there are any restrictions concerning porta johns. Liability coverage and several other issues have yet to be worked out before council makes any final decisions.

            Police: Monthly report. Chief Mardis reported that two officers attended a free training in Cambridge conducted by Ohio Department of Health. This training certified these officers to perform drug and alcohol related testing expiring in one year. Chief received letter of resignation from Sgt. Ryan K. Bullock effective May 12th. Bullock is going to the Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office. Chief Mardis will utilize two part time officers to help fill the gap. Each officer is guaranteed 32 hours per week. Council Member Lusk made a motion to except Sgt. Ryan Bullock’s resignation with the village. This motion seconded by Council Member Rogers. (RC 6 yes)

            Annexation: N/A

            Community Service: N/A

            Finance: Committee Chairman Loos reported that the Village’s finance is in good standing.

            Fire: Monthly report. 13 runs in April.

            Fire Dependency Board: N/A

            Grant Applications: Council Member Lusk reported that the application for Issue II would be received shortly.

            Insurance: Tom met with Tom Maedke from Oklok-Criss & Associates and signed the renewal contract for the Village’s liability insurance coverage.

            Ordinance: Committee met on April 25^th and reviewed the curfew ordinance. Lisa will update the ordinance to agree with police department. Committee plans to start reviewing the wage ordinance soon. Discussion was made about council possibly taking one month of in the summer. After much discussion, council may wait until next year and discuss this at the beginning of the year for better planning. No final decisions had been made. Will be brought back to the table for further discussion at a later time.

            Planning Commission: N/A

            Pool: Tom and village employees had completed the small building and made several other improvements to the pool and building facilities. After Tom noticed a crack on the old low dive, a new board has been purchased.  Tom and Carol will attend a class at the Coshocton County Health Department on May 15th at 7 pm. Dave may also attend if available.

            Rep to Chamber of Commerce: Yellow Flag Day Sales were a success. June 18^th- 21^st is the Homecoming.

            Utility: N/A

            Building: N/A

            Clerk’s report: Shannon and Lisa attended training in Columbus on May 9^th for the House Bill 9. Lisa reported that a records retention committee is needed to establish a records retention policy before September 27, 2007.

Other Business:

The Mayors Association of Ohio Annual conference will be held June 13 – 15, 2007 at Westlake, Ohio. Cost is $140 for the conference and $84.00 per night for the hotel room. Council Member Rogers made a motion for Mayor Jack to attend this conference. Council Member Lusk seconded this motion. (RC 6 yes)

Committee Meetings:

Finance Committee                         June 11^th / 25^th                         @ 5:30 pm

A motion was made by Council Member Loos and seconded by Council Member Gossett to approve the payment of bills as presented.

(RC 6 yes)

A motion was made and seconded to adjourn until the next meeting on May 29, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. (RC 6 yes)

                                                                                    ____________________________

                                                                                                Jack L. Patterson, Mayor

Attest:

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Lisa M. Williams, Clerk