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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 and Gary
Loos were present.
A motion
was made and seconded to excuse council member Maurer from the meeting. (RC
5 yes)
A motion
was made and seconded to approve the minutes of the May 19th council
meeting. (RC 5 yes)
Mayor’s
Correspondence –
Mayor
presented to council a letter of resignation effective June 6, 2008 from Pam
Mizer, Billing Clerk. Council Member Rogers made a motion to accept Pam’s
resignation as of June 6, 2008. Motion seconded by Council Member Lusk. (RC
5 yes)
Mayor
Patterson received several thank you letters and questions from the
Ridgewood 4th graders. Patterson recently visited the 4th
graders to explain about government processes.
Citizens’
comments – State Representative Candidate, Troy Balderson, from Zanesville,
introduced himself to village council and mayor. He owns and operates a car
dealership and Zanesville. He emphasized that he wants to help the small
business owners grow. He welcomes anyone to call him with any questions or
concerns at 740-819-2580 or 740-453-0558.
Introduction to ordinances and resolutions:
2008-15
A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE DISTRICT SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN.
Council Member Rogers made a motion to suspend the rules. Council Member
Gossett seconded this motion. (RC 5 yes). Motion was made by Council Member
Lusk to adopt Resolution 2008-15. Motion seconded by Council Member Loos.
(RC 5 yes)
2008-16 A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 2008 PERMANENT
APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE 2007-35, ADDING FUNDS.
Council Member Lusk made a motion to suspend the rules. Motion seconded by
Council Member Rogers. (RC 5 yes). Motion was made by Council Member Rogers
to adopt Resolution 2008-16. Motion seconded by Council Member Lusk. (RC 5
yes)
Reports:
Village Administrator: Mayor
reported receiving two quotes for the 16 x 44 pole barn addition. One for
$10,508 and one for $10,800. Liquid engineering will be here Thursday to
check the reservoirs. Mayor also reports that John is aware of problems with
the street sweeper.
Police: Discussion about issuing citations
for not mowing yards. Chief Mardis presented Mayor Patterson with a list of
36 areas in the village that are concerns. Mayor asked Council Member Lusk
if he would review this list and prioritize them. Lusk agreed.
Annexation: N/A
Community Service: N/A
Finance: Committee met this evening. All
finances are in good standing. The committee has scheduled a public hearing
on June 23rd at 6:30 pm prior to the next regular scheduled
council meeting.
Fire: N/A
Fire Dependency Board: N/A
Grant Application: Council Member Lusk
informed council and mayor that it looks as if the village will be receiving
grant money from the county for resurfacing possibly parts of Vine & Maple
Streets.
Insurance: Committee met last Wednesday
with McBane Insurance. Tom Maedke presented a quote for our property and
casualty insurance. Kathy Maguschak presented a quote from a new insurance
company, The Ohio Plan. All numbers looked good. Lisa needs to get with
employees to discuss possible changes and get their opinion before any
action is taken.
Ordinance: Met on June 2nd.
Discussed ordinance regarding dilapidating structures.
Planning Commission: N/A
Pool: After a lot of hard work for John,
the pool is up and running for another season. Rogers reported that
approximately 95 people enjoyed the pool today.
Rep to Chamber of Commerce: N/A
Utility: N/A
Building: N/A
Clerk’s report: Lisa reported that she
contacted the state-purchasing program regarding the discount gas program
offered to government entities. Lisa was quoted a savings of approximately
$4,000 if the village uses this program and does electronic bill pay. Mayor
suggest for Lisa to wait and work with the village administrator concerning
this program.
Other
Business:
Mayor
Patterson told council that the hiring committee presented 3 excellent
applicants to him for the village administrator position. After individual
interviews with each applicant, it is the mayor’s recommendation to council
that they offer the position to David Kadri. Mayor requested a motion to be
made to move into executive session to discuss hiring decision. Council
Member Rogers made a motion to move into executive session to discuss
employment of village employee. Motion seconded by Council Member Loos. (RC
5 yes) Motion to continue in open session was made by Council Member Gossett
and seconded by Council Member Lusk. (RC 5 yes). Council Member Rogers made
a motion to accept the Mayor’s recommendation to hire David Kadri as village
administrator effective June 30, 2008 with an annual salary of $41,000.
Motion seconded by Council Member Loos. (RC 5 yes)
Council
Member Rogers mentioned that he has noticed the police officers walking
around town more often. He thought this is very nice that the officers are
taking time to walk around town.
Committee
Meetings:
Ordinance
Committee June 16, 2008 6:00
pm
A motion
was made by Council Member Lusk and seconded by Council Member Gossett 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 June 23, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. (RC 5 yes)
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Jack L. Patterson, Mayor
Attest:
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Lisa M. Derr, Clerk
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