Minutes of West Lafayette Village Council Regular Meeting on July 14, 2008

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 June 23, 2008               council meeting. (RC 5 yes, 1 abstained)

Mayor’s Correspondence –Letter from James Van Horn, Director of Coshocton County Emergency Management, requesting Council and Mayor to complete questionnaire. This questionnaire will help obtain federal funding pertaining to emergency management.

                        Correspondence from Fred Wachtel informing Council and Mayor that all requests for OPWC Round III should be submitted to Coshocton County Commissioner’s office by August 15, 2008

                        Letter from T.J. Justice informing the village that the funding requested from Joy Padgett was denied. This grant money was going to help purchase a new liner for the pool.

Citizens’ comments – Larry Stahl- Coshocton County Commissioner.

-         Campaigning for re-election.

-         Re-visiting water/sewer rate structure.

Bill McClure expressed his concerns regarding a situation last week when he was asked to extinguish an open fire that he had in his yard.

Introduction to ordinances and resolutions:

2008- 20          A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 2008 PERMANENT APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE 2007-35, ADDING FUNDS. Council Member Rogers made a motion to suspend the rules. Motion seconded by Council Member Lusk. (RC 6 yes) Council Member Lusk made a motion to adopt Resolution 2008-20. Motion seconded by Council Member Warne. (RC 6 yes)

2008-21           A RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER MONIES WITHIN THE (602) SEWER FUND. Council Member Loos made a motion to suspend the rules. Motion seconded by Council Member Gossett (RC 6 yes) Council Member Lusk made a motion to adopt Resolution 2008-21. Motion seconded by Council Member Rogers. (RC 6 yes)

2008-22           AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE 8852.91 SQUARE FEET OR .20 ACRE BETWEEN McCORMICKS AND HOUSEHOLDERS AND BEING AN EXTENSION OF TR 1077 NOW IN THE VILLAGE. 1^st reading only

Reports:

Village Administrator: VA, Dave Kadri, has been in contact with Bill Albert regarding tearing down an old tank at the sewer plant. Albert said he could do this project in about 2 days. The approximate cost would be roughly $2,000.00.  VA also reported that the pool is temporarily closed now due to a pump failure.

            Police: Chief Mardis expressed his appreciation to the fire department for all the extra help with the accident last weekend. Chief also presented to council the idea to bring Corporal Miller on the department as a full time employee rather than part-time.  After some discussion, Council Member Rogers made a motion to bring Erin Miller on as a full time employee effective July 20, 2008. Council Member Lusk seconded this motion. (RC 6yes)

Monthly report.

Complaints filed            300                  Follow-ups                   104     

            Traffic stops                48                    Traffic arrest                25                   

            Written warnings            18                    Criminal arrest 4                     

            Felony cases                3                      Accident Reports            3         

            Total miles driven             2119   

            Annexation: N/A

            Community Service: N/A

            Finance: Committee met this evening and Chairman Loos reported all village finances are in good standings.

            Fire: N/A

            Fire Dependency Board: N/A

            Grant Applications: Council Member Lusk reported deadline dates for Issue II funding applications.

            Insurance: Lisa reported that she discussed with Tom Meadke, McBane Insurance Agency Representative, some concerns with the Ohio Plan not offering the accidental death benefit for our police officers. He offered a very competitive quote from a supplemental insurance carrier just for the accidental death coverage. After review, Lisa decided to go with the Ohio Plan for our property and casualty insurance with the supplemental plan for the accidental death benefit.

            Ordinance: N/A

            Planning Commission: N/A

            Pool: N/A

            Rep to Chamber of Commerce: Hometown Festival coming up soon, August 1^st and 2^nd. Parade is Friday night.

            Utility: N/A

            Building: NA

            Clerk’s report: Lisa reported that the 2009 budget has been submitted to the county auditor.

Committee Meetings:

Utility Committee                        July 21, 2008                        6:00 pm

Ordinance Committee                        July 24, 2008                        5:00 pm

A motion was made and seconded to approve the payment of bills as presented.

(RC 6 yes)

A motion was made and seconded to adjourn until the next regular meeting on July 28, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. (RC 6 yes)

                                                                                    ____________________________

                                                                                                Jack L. Patterson, Mayor

Attest:

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Lisa M. Derr, Clerk