Record of Proceedings

Minutes of West Lafayette Village Council Regular Meeting on October 08, 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, and Christie Maurer were present.

A motion was made and seconded to excuse council member Loos from the meeting. (RC 5 yes)

A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes of the September 24, 2007 council meeting. (RC 4 yes)

Mayor’s Correspondence – Census correspondence concerning free training available in New Philadelphia on October 31, 2007. Mayor recommends that Shannon be the head of this project since she has prior experience. Mayor recommends that Fiscal Officer, Lisa and Village Administrator, Grant also attend free training with Shannon. Council member Lusk made a motion for interested parties to attend this training in New Phila on October 31^st. Council member Maurer seconded this motion. (RC 5 yes)

Citizens’ comments –

T.J. Justice, Coshocton County Port Authority, presented to council that 210 acres will be available shortly in Lafayette Township, directly outside of the village limits. This property is available by The Schurtz family. A resolution will be considered next meeting to recognize the village’s support for the industrial park.

Introduction to ordinances and resolutions:

2007-24                     A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF WEST LAFAYETTE TO ESTABLISH A SOURCE WATER PROTECTION PLAN.

Motion was made by council member Rogers to suspend the rules. (RC 5 yes) Motion seconded by council member Lusk. (RC 5 yes) Motion was made by council member Lusk to adopt Resolution 2007-24. (RC 5 yes)  Motion seconded by council member Rogers. (RC 5 yes)

2007-25                     RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE AMOUNTS AND RATES AS DETERMINED BY THE BUDGET COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY TAX LEVIES AND CERTIFYING THEM TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR

Motion was made by council member Rogers to suspend the rules. (RC 5 yes) Motion seconded by council member Lusk. (RC 5 yes) Motion was made by council member Lusk to adopt Resolution 2007-25. (RC 5 yes)  Motion seconded by council member Rogers. (RC 5 yes)

Reports:

Village Administrator:  Leaf collection has began this week. The clutch on the dump truck has been repaired. The circuit board for the traffic light has been sent out for repairs. Expected return time is approximately 4-6 weeks. Tom Greer recommends the village to purchase an additional circuit board to keep on hand in case this happens again. This will prevent a long lapse of time with out a properly functional traffic light. The circuit board will approximately cost $200-$300. Liquid Engineering was here to check the reservoirs. Unfortunately, they were unable to access the reservoirs with the vehicles that they had. The company wanted an additional $425 per hour to break down their equipment to transport to the reservoirs. This was going to cost the village an additional $2000-2500. Since then, Grant has spoken with neighbors who own property with access to the reservoirs. They agreed to allow Liquid Engineer to pass through their property if it is dry. Liquid Engineering will plan to come back in 2008. 

Police: Monthly report.

                        Complaints filed            39                    Follow ups                   150

                        Traffic stops                70                    Traffic arrest                23

                        Written warnings            26                    Criminal arrest  10

                        Felony cases                3                      Accident Reports            6

                        Total calls                  212                  Total miles driven            2510

            Annexation: N/A

            Community Service: Baskets will be ready later this week. Christy plans to get a few small pumpkins from local farmer to decorate the baskets.

            Finance: Committee met today and reviewed a few items. All village finances are in good standing.

            Fire: 12 runs for the month of September.

            Fire Dependency Board: N/A

            Grant Applications: Committee looking at a possible grant for sewer extension.

            Insurance: N/A

            Ordinance: N/A

            Planning Commission: N/A

            Pool: Committee met last week. Currently getting estimates for grant applications for improvements for next season.

            Rep to Chamber of Commerce: Village Halloween Party will be held October 27, 2007 at 4:00pm. Some of the activities include costume parade and pumpkin carving contest. Pizza and pop will be provided. Also, Bernie White will provide music.

            Utility: N/A

            Building: N/A

            Clerk’s report: Mike LaVigne has agreed to come into the administrative offices and the police department to evaluate our current computer systems. More security and consistency is needed within the offices.

Committee Meetings:

                        Ordinance Committee               October 17, 2007        6:00pm

                        Finance Committee                   October 17, 2007        7:00pm

A motion was made and seconded 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 October 22, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. (RC 5 yes)

                                                                                    ____________________________

                                                                                                Jack L. Patterson, Mayor

Attest:

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Lisa M. Williams, Clerk