Minutes of West Lafayette Village Council Regular Meeting on August 11, 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 July 28, 2008                    council meeting. (RC 6 yes)

Mayor’s Correspondence –N/A

Citizens’ comments – N/A

Mayor’s Comments:

Dave, Village Administrator, and Mayor Patterson had a brief discussion regarding the duties of the Billing Clerk and the Administrative Assistant.  Both agreed it would be appropriate to change job title for this position to Office Manager since the two position became one.  This would more accurately describe the current duties for this position. Rogers made a motion to change this job title to Office Manager from Billing Clerk and Administrative Assistant. Motion seconded by Loos. (RC 6 yes) 

Introduction to ordinances and resolutions:

2008-24                     AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2007-34 TO ESTABLISH 2008 BENEFIT, PAY SCHEDULE/SCALE FOR THE VILLAGE OF WEST LAFAYETTE AND REPEALING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH. This resolution was to reflect pay increases for Lisa and Shannon. Council Member Rogers made a motion to suspend the rules. Motion seconded by Council Member Lusk. (RC 6 yes). Council Member Rogers made a motion to adopt Resolution 2008-24.  Motion seconded by Council Member Lusk.  (RC 6 yes)

2008-25                     A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 2008 PERMANENT APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE 2007-35, ADDING FUNDS. The resolution was to appropriate grant money for the Brownfield project. Council Member Lusk made a motion to suspend the rules. Motion seconded by Loos. (RC 6 yes) Rogers made a motion to adopt Resolution 2008-25. Motion seconded by Lusk. (RC 6 yes)

Reports:

Village Administrator: VA reported following up with Jeff Wherley from Recycling Management. Jeff agrees with the location on Main Street on the old Dale Gress lot. Bill Owens reviewed the contract. He sees no issues with entering into a contract. Rogers made a motion to enter into contract with Coshocton Recycling Management. VA also reported that Johnson Road from 5^th Street to the corporation limit is in immediate attention. Dave contacted Andrew Jones regarding getting this portion of Johnson Road paved. The estimated cost for this project is $32,000 to $35,000. Dave feels this road may not last until next year to be part of the Issue II paving projects.  Dave feels that the village needs to take action now.  VA mentioned that a new roof is needed on well house #2. Estimated cost to replace roof is $2,000.

Police: Monthly report.

Complaints filed            315                  Follow-ups                   111     

            Traffic stops                45                    Traffic arrest                20                   

            Written warnings            14                    Criminal arrest 8                     

            Felony cases                3                      Accident Reports            3         

            Total miles driven             1949   

            Annexation: N/A

            Community Service: N/A

            Finance: Had meeting this evening. Chairman Loos reported all village finances are in good standing.

            Fire: 13 runs for July

            Fire Dependency Board: N/A

            Grant Applications: Ron and Dave are working on Issue II for 2009.

            Insurance: N/A

            Ordinance: N/A

            Planning Commission: N/A

            Pool: Pool will be closing August 15^th.

            Rep to Chamber of Commerce: Chairman Maurer reported that the Hometown Festival went great! They have new ideas for next year. Maurer expressed her thanks to Chief Mardis and his department for all the extra security and help.

            Utility: Chairman Loos reported that they are reviewing the inactive accounts and working on collecting outstanding balances.

            Building: N/A

            Clerk’s report: Lisa reported that the village’s budget hearing is scheduled next Monday the 18^th at 3:30 at the County Auditor’s office in Coshocton.

Committee Meetings:

Utility Committee                         August 14, 2008            5:00 pm

Planning Commission                        August 21, 2008            7:00 pm

Fire Committee             September 3, 2008       7:00 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 August 25, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. (RC 6 yes)

                                                                                    ____________________________

                                                                                                Jack L. Patterson, Mayor

Attest:

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Lisa M. Derr, Clerk