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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 June 09,
2008 council meeting. (RC 4 yes, 1 abstain)
Mayor’s
Correspondence –
Memo from
Coshocton County Commissioners informing village council of the annual
county auction that will be held on August 7, 2008 at 4:30 pm at the County
Fairgrounds. If the village has any items to be auctioned, the commissioners
are requesting that we submit a list of items to the Commissioner’s Office
no later than July 4, 2008.
Citizens’
comments – Wayne and Karen Patterson were present to express their concerns
on quite a few issues. First of all, Wayne asked about the law regarding
driving golf carts around the village. Chief Mardis assured Wayne that he is
looking into this matter and he definitely agrees for the use of golf carts
within the village limits. However, Chief Mardis is ensuring that he is
obeying the state law and the village is at no liability risk before
allowing this to happen. The second issue that Wayne discussed is the alley
near his home. He says the potholes are horrible. He is asking is something
can be done to fix this right. Another issue that he brought to council’s
attention is his concerns with trashy homes in the village and landlords who
don’t keep their rental places up. He feels that these slum places bring the
value of his and other peoples home down. Mayor Patterson assured Wayne and
Karen that their concerns will be addressed the best way possible.
Introduction to ordinances and resolutions:
2008-17
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND 2007-34/2008 BENEFIT & PAY SCHEDULE.
Council Member Rogers made a motion to suspend the rules. Motion seconded by
Council Member Maurer. (RC 5 yes) Motion to adopt Ordinance 2008-17 was made
my Council Member Rogers and seconded by Council Member Maurer. (RC 5 yes)
2008-18
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 77-94, 85-11, 2001-09, 2006-08 &
2007-07 TO PROVIDE FOR MAINTENANCE OF ANY DILAPIDATED STRUCTURE OR ANY
UNSANITARY PREMISES OR NOXIOUS REAL ESTATE, PROVIDING FOR ERADICATION OF
NUISANCES, PROVIDING DEFINITIONS, PENALTIES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
First reading given.
2008-19
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT OF VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR.
Council Member Lusk made a motion to suspend the rules. Motion seconded by
Council Member Rogers. Council Member Lusk made a motion to adopt Ordinance
2008-19. Motion seconded by Council Member Loos.
Reports:
Village Administrator: Mayor reported
that there are only four working grills now at the park and one is in poor
shape. There were five at one time. Terri and Gloria, street labors,
mentioned to Mayor that they found a grill in an equipment catalog that they
would like to see purchased for the park. These grills are $129.99 each plus
shipping and handling charges. Mayor suggested that the Chamber purchase one
grill and the village will purchase one also. Council Member Maurer, Chamber
President, agreed and said she will bring this suggestion up at the chamber
meeting tomorrow evening June 24th. Council Member Maurer will
get with Lisa later this week to let her know what the chamber’s decision
is. Council Member Lusk made a motion to purchase one grill only if the
Chamber agrees to also purchase one grill. Motion seconded by Council Member
Gossett. (RC 5 yes)
Police: Monthly report.
Complaints filed
246 Follow ups 125
Traffic stops 49
Traffic arrest 19
Written warnings 31
Criminal arrest 9
Felony cases 1
Accident Reports 0
Total miles driven 1994
Annexation: Chairman Lusk reported
receiving letter from Mr. Cook requesting that his trailer park on the north
end of town, Happy Valley, be annexed in.
Community Service: N/A
Finance: There was a public hearing
this evening regarding the 2009 budget.
Fire: Council Member Lusk reported
13 runs for the month of May.
Fire Dependency Board: N/A
Grant Applications: N/A
Insurance: Property & casualty
insurance renewal is June 28, 2008. Motion to accept the Ohio Plan for
property & casualty insurance coverage was made by Council Member Lusk.
Motion seconded by Council Member Gossett. (RC 4 No, 1 yes) Motion denied.
After more discussion and review, the council decided to decline the Ohio
Plan because it doesn’t offer accidental death benefits at this time for
police officers. Lisa agreed to contact Tom Meadke, insurance agent, to
verify this coverage or not. Council Member Rogers made a motion to accept
the current plan, Arrowhead, only if the Ohio Plan does not offer accidental
death benefits for police officers. Motion seconded by Council Member
Gossett. (RC 5 yes)
Ordinance: N/A
Planning Commission: N/A
Pool: N/A
Rep to Chamber of Commerce: Meeting
tomorrow evening 6pm at Lafayette Pointe. Committee is finalizing the
Hometown Festival.
Utility: N/A
Building: N/A
Clerk’s report: Shannon is
requesting a representative from CMI to come and train her for the end of
the month procedure. We received a quote for $850.00 for 1 day training.
Council agreed to approve this training. Council Member Lusk made a motion
to approve a representative from CMI to come on June 30, 2008 to train
Shannon. Motion seconded by Council Member Loos. (RC 5 yes) John reported to
Lisa that he received quote back from Maple’s Construction for the building
addition with the 9 foot door, rather than the 8 foot door. Maple’s quote
for total project is $10,500. Wright’s quote is $10,800. However, Maple’s
said they would not be able to begin construction for at least 2 months.
Wright’s Construction said he is able to begin in two to three weeks.
Council agreed that they would prefer to accept the bid of the contractor
who would be able to begin construction the earliest. Council Member Lusk
made a motion to accept Bob Wright’s bid of $10,800 and begin construction
as soon as possible. Motion seconded by Council Member Rogers. (RC 5 yes)
Tye, employee, is requesting to order water license correspondence course.
This will help prepare him for his class I water licenses. The
correspondence course is $450.00. Council Member Lusk made a motion to
authorize the purchase of this correspondence course. Motion seconded by
Council Member Loos. (RC 5 yes)
Committee
Meetings:
Fire
Committee June 27, 2008 5:00 pm
Finance
Committee July 14, 2008 6:15 pm
A motion
was made and seconded to approve the payment of bills as presented.
(RC 65yes)
A motion was made by Council Member Lusk and seconded
by Council Member Gossett to adjourn until the next regular meeting on July
14, 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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