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Presented to Mayor and Village Council….
At the beginning of each month, our EMS, Police, and Fire Chiefs present a written report of the activity in their department from the previous month to the Mayor and Village Council. Here are the reports from November 2019:
Before joining the Ohio House, Representative Ghanbari worked in higher education and has served in the military for over 18 years….
BOWLING GREEN – State Representative Haraz N. Ghanbari announced his petitions have been filed and verified to run to retain the position of Ohio State Representative for the 3rd District.
“I strongly encourage the election of Representative Ghanbari,” Speaker of the House Larry Householder said. “I proudly endorse him to continue serving the people of the 3rd District.”
The 3rd House District encompasses all of Wood County. Representative Ghanbari is currently in his first term.
While in the legislature, Representative Ghanbari has been a champion for the people of Northwest Ohio. He voted in favor of saving our region’s Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Plant, which, alongside the Perry Plant, saves over 4,000 jobs and $500 million in Ohio’s gross domestic product.
Additionally, Representative Ghanbari voted in favor of funding critical infrastructure projects, investing $8.5 billion in roads, bridges, and highways. He sponsored legislation to fight for our region’s water protection and maintenance. Representative Ghanbari’s H2Ohio will establish a fund for Ohio’s water quality programs.
“Ensuring clean water for generations of Ohioans and protecting farmlands for those same generations to come is my focus,” Representative Ghanbari said.
Representative Ghanbari voted to support health and human service projects in Ohio, including doubling proposed foster care funding. He also voted to provide funding for kinship care programs, which help kinship caregivers locate support services available to them.
Speaker Householder named Representative Ghanbari to serve on the Energy & Natural Resources, Finance, Higher Education, Insurance, and Armed Services & Veterans Affairs committees. He also serves on the Energy & Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy Generation and Finance Subcommittee on Primary & Secondary Education.
Before joining the Ohio House, Representative Ghanbari worked in higher education and has served in the military for over 18 years. He is a Navy veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Inherent Resolve, and an Army veteran of Operation Joint Forge in Bosnia. He currently serves a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy Reserve. He is a former staff photojournalist for the Associated Press, working as a member of the White House and Pentagon press corps.
Representative Ghanbari lives in Perrysburg with his wife and two children.
Wednesdays to Return to Full Public Service Hours; Agency to Hire 1,100 Direct Service Employees….
Starting on January 8, 2020, Social Security offices nationwide will be open to the public on Wednesday afternoons, Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security, announced. This change restores Wednesday public service hours that were last in place in late 2012. “I don’t want someone to come to our office at 2:30 on a Wednesday only to find our doors closed,” Commissioner Saul said.
In another move to improve service to the public, Commissioner Saul announced in his Open Letter to the Public at www.ssa.gov/agency/coss-message.html that the agency is hiring 1,100 front line employees to provide service on the agency’s National 800 Number and in its processing centers. The agency is currently bringing onboard 100 new processing center employees and approximately 500 new teleservice representatives for the 800 Number. An additional 500 hires for the 800 Number will occur later in 2020.
“Improving service is my top priority. Increasing full public service hours at our nationwide network of more than 1,200 field offices is the right thing to do and will provide additional access,” Commissioner Saul said. “The hiring of a thousand new employees to provide service through our National 800 Number and an additional 100 hires to process people’s Social Security benefits at our processing centers around the country are steps in the right direction in our mission to greatly improve the service we provide.”
Currently, a field office is generally open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to Noon on Wednesdays. Beginning on January 8, 2020, offices will remain open until 4:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, with typical field office hours from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
While the agency continues to improve both the access to and the experience with its services, it is important to note that most Social Security services do not require the public to take time to visit an office. People may create a my Social Security account, a personalized online service, at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.
Through their personal my Social Security account, people can check personal information and conduct business with Social Security. If they already receive Social Security benefits, they can start or change direct deposit online, and if they need proof of their benefits, they can print or download a current Benefit Verification Letter from their account.
People not yet receiving benefits can use their online account to get a personalized Social Security Statement, which provides earnings history information as well as estimates of future benefits. Currently, residents in 40 states and the District of Columbia may request a replacement Social Security card online if they meet certain requirements. The portal also includes a retirement calculator and links to information about other online services, such as applications for retirement, disability, and Medicare benefits.
Many Social Security services are also conveniently available by dialing toll-free, 1-800-772-1213. People who are deaf or hard of hearing may call Social Security’s TTY number, 1-800-325-0778.
Special meeting scheduled for November 26th to fill empty council seat….
The Village Council voted to hold a special meeting on November 26th at 5:30pm to fill the vacant seat on council that was created after the recent resignation of Councilman Art Patterson. They are required by law to have it filled by December 3rd.
North Baltimore Boy Scout Troop #315 member Aaron Boes requested permission to build a Memory Tree park with a pergola and water fountain on the Water Treatment Plant property as an Eagle Scout project. He gave a presentation of his plans, complete with diagrams, maps, cost estimates and estimated timeline to the Council. He met with the Village Tree Commission to help form the plans.
Councilman Aaron Patterson made the motion to approve the project and plans and suggested the Village Tree Commission earmark $500 from their budget to contribute to the project. Council approved. Aaron Boes is a student at Elmwood High School and a member of the North Baltimore Scout Troop.
Other conversation at the meeting included an update on the 100 block of Main Street project. Village Administrator Michael Brillhart shared that Geddis Paving is scheduled to return to the village for unfinished work on both the eat and west sides of Main Street. He also talked about the progress of the street lighting for that project. “There has to be a control box panel installed (and approved) near the fire station, before the lights can be installed,” he said.
Brillhart also shared he continues to struggle with communicating with CSX concerning an on-going drainage issue in the village, as well as the need for improvements at various crossings within the village. He has made multiple attempts to contact CSX in Jacksonville, Florida, Columbus, Ohio, and Willard, Ohio with little to no response.
A discussion was held concerning the continuing standing water issue on State Route 18 in front of Reservoir 2. It is believed the issue involves the north side of Route 18 as well, directly across from the area on the south side. There are still some old fashioned brick catch basins on the south side area involved.
The Finance Officer Tony Swartz has completed the 2020 Appropriation ordinance for it’s first reading.
Filed his formal petitions to seek re-election last Friday….
Wood County Probate and Juvenile Court Judge Dave Woessner has announced his intent to seek re-election in the year 2020. Judge Woessner filed his formal petitions to seek re-election on November 22, 2019.
Regarding his decision to seek re-election, Judge Woessner noted: “It has been an honor and privilege to serve as Wood County’s Probate and Juvenile Court Judge for nearly 21 years. As I promised on the day I took office, I will continue to work hard to insure the courts and its facilities are operated fairly and efficiently. The citizens of Wood County can be assured I will work tirelessly as their Probate and Juvenile Court Judge.”
Judge Woessner has been Wood County’s Probate and Juvenile Court Judge for nearly 21 years – taking office on December 28, 1998. He is currently again serving as the Presiding Judge of the Wood County Common Pleas Court. As part of his position, Judge Woessner administers the Wood County Juvenile Detention Center and the Juvenile Residential Center of Northwest Ohio. A member of the Ohio Association of Probate Judges and the Ohio Association of Juvenile Court Judges, Judge Woessner has served for many years on the Ohio Juvenile Law and Procedure Committee. Over the years, Judge Woessner has instructed Judges and Magistrates from throughout Ohio for the Ohio Judicial Conference and in every year since taking office, has presented a free continuing legal education program for local attorneys and staff on probate and juvenile law and procedures.
During his time in office, Judge Woessner has initiated or administered a wide variety of services, projects and programming benefitting the public and court users. The Probate and Juvenile Court websites initiated by Judge Woessner early in his tenure now provide a wide variety of forms and information and each now contain an online docket. Electronic filing was introduced for the public dockets of the Juvenile Court in 2019. The Probate Court’s Volunteer Guardian Program operating since 2011 provides assistance to individuals and families in need throughout Wood County. The Juvenile Court’s Court Appointed Special Advocate Program has achieved national accreditation and the Juvenile Detention Center and the Juvenile Residential Center have consistently received outstanding reviews. Juvenile Court programming such as an Intervention and Diversion Program (began in 2018); a Safe and Healthy Sexuality Program (began in 2018); county wide community service work; the court’s theft offender’s program; gun safety awareness classes; and a wide range of other programs or services have been made available for the public and families involved with the Juvenile Court.
Judge Woessner’s service in office has further been marked by conservative and efficient use of taxpayer resources. The expansion of the Wood County Juvenile Court Center completed in 2002 was finished nearly $400,000.00 under budget. In addition, consistently over the years, the Probate and Juvenile Courts have returned significant sums of appropriated monies to the general fund of Wood County.
Prior to taking office, Judge Woessner served as a Magistrate in the Wood County Court of Common Pleas, General Division. Judge Woessner also served as both a Chief Assistant and Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the Wood County Prosecutor’s Office handling cases ranging from capital murder to misdemeanor level offenses. Judge Woessner was also a partner in the private law firm of Middleton, Roebke and Woessner and served as an acting judge in the Bowling Green Municipal Court. He is a past president of the Wood County Bar Association and past chairman of the Wood County Bar Association Ethics, Grievance, and Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee.
Judge Woessner also has a long history of recognized community involvement. He has been actively involved in a wide variety of organizations and activities. His longtime support of countywide DARE programs earned him the 2009 Ohio Honorary DARE Officer Award. Judge Woessner has also been recognized for his collaborative leadership and efforts by the Wood County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board, the Ohio Educational Service Association, and the Wood County Gang Task Force.
Judge Woessner and his wife Joan have been married for 33 years. They have two adult children, both graduates of Bowling Green High School.
Request to impose a nonbypassable charge on all of its customers for the purpose of underwriting its financial support for certain electric generating facilities.
COLUMBUS, OHIO (Nov. 21, 2019) – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) today issued its opinion and order denying AEP Ohio’s request to impose a nonbypassable charge on all of its customers for the purpose of underwriting its financial support for certain electric generating facilities.
Ohio law requires that prior to authorizing any such charge, the PUCO must first determine the associated electric generation facilities are needed based upon resource planning projections.
In its order, the Commission found AEP Ohio did not demonstrate the need for the facilities, regardless of which of the competing definitions of need were used to evaluate the proposed charge. Having determined that the necessary demonstration of need was lacking, the Commission concluded that its authority to approve the proposed charge is also lacking.
In its application, AEP Ohio argued that the facilities were needed because its customers indicated they desired them, as well as to realize the purported economic benefits resulting from the facilities, and to correct alleged market failures. However, the Commission found these arguments to be without merit, citing numerous deficiencies in its analysis. The Commission also noted that Ohio’s current legal framework and options available in the retail electric marketplace provide ample opportunities for customers to act on their electric generation supply, price and technology preferences.
“Today’s decision is not about any particular generating technology. Rather, it is about what must be demonstrated by an electric distribution utility before Ohio law might allow the PUCO to approve the proposed charge,” stated PUCO Chairman Sam Randazzo. “Indeed, Ohio’s ‘customer choice’ framework provides AEP Ohio customers with the individual right to do directly what the proposal would have compelled all such customers to do regardless of their individual preferences.”
Finally, the Commission noted that nothing in its order precludes the project developers, AEP Ohio or its affiliates from pursuing development of the generating facilities. Further, the Commission noted that the recently enacted House Bill 6 makes the proposed electric generation facilities eligible to seek financial support from the Renewable Energy Fund.
Ohio law requires electric distribution utilities to annually file reports with the PUCO detailing, among other things, forecasts of energy supply and demand over a 10-year period. On Sept. 19, 2018, AEP Ohio filed an amendment to its long-term forecast report. On Sept. 27, 2018, AEP Ohio filed an application seeking approval of the inclusion of two solar energy resources totaling 400 MW in the company’s renewable generation rider.
A copy of today’s opinion and order is available on the PUCO’s Docketing Information System (DIS) by searching for case 18-501-EL-FOR.
Approved Nov. 5, 2019
VILLAGE OF NORTH BALTIMORE
COUNCIL MEETING
October 15, 2019
MINUTES
I. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Goldner called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
II. Roll Call:
Mayor Janet Goldner-Here, Matt Beegle-Here, Ty Carles- Absent, Tim Engard –
Here, Aaron Patterson-Here, Art Patterson- Absent, Leisa Zeigler-Here, Student
Representative- none, Clerk Kathi Bucher- Present, Legal Counsel-Joel Kuhlman-
Absent
Motion made by Aaron Patterson to excuse Mr. Carles and Mr. Art Patterson.
Second by Mr. Engard. All approved.
III. Approval of the Minutes:
Motion by Mr. Aaron Patterson to approve the minutes from October 1, 2019.
Second by Mr. Beegle. All approved.
IV. Public Participation:
Kyle Jordan- owner of LO8- situation with his business on Main Street and the
way they tied or better yet, didn’t tie into the steps of his building. There were
concerns with the meter pit being too high and cracks in the curb.
Smith paving will be back for a walk thru and this will be on their list.
V. Letters and Communications:
None
VI. Administrative Reports:
Finance Officer: members had it at their seats. Bills list. He also has a request of
an executive session at the end. Everything is caught up. He is working on
tracking down uncashed checks. Ready to have an exit meeting with the State
Auditor.
EMS Chief:
Fire Chief: no reports due All were at Homecoming Parade
Police Chief:
Utility Director:
DPW Superintendent:
Village Administrator: UD needs a valve exerciser: money is there, would free up
a guy $14,450.00.
Motion by Mr. Beegle to purchase the valve exerciser from ERBboom, not to
exceed $14,450.00. Second by Mr. Engard. All approved.
DTR- third phase in underway with the light poles, etc… being fabricated,
installation Spring 2020; Who took the chunk out of the sidewalk near the RR
tracks? They should fix it. Time to go the legal route. Regards to Shirley
Hutchison’s issue, CSX understands the issue but will not fund it.
Mr. Brillhart will follow up tomorrow. NRG-design/engineering underway for 6
projects; OPWC- 9 statements of interest; use Qualified Base selection-Nov. 5 to
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present a firm, Council would like to see the street lights the same on the 100
Block and 200 Block. Maybe have a few extra poles in case of an accident.
(budget these in the future) BULK water sale- review of the revisions by the UD
and Admin. WCE- CSX is an on going issue. Have contacted several people.
Clerk: nothing
Appointed Legal counsel: nothing
Mayor: Upcoming Safety Council will be at 7:30; Luncheon on Thursday.
Need to ask that Main Street be closed from Walnut to High Street for the
Halloween Parade on October 26 th from 4:30-9 pm
Motion by Aaron Patterson to close the streets as stated above along with cross
sections for the parade. Second by Mr. Engard. All approved.
VII. Standing Committees:
Economic and Community Development (Mr. Carles)
Nothing
Public Safety (Mr. Art Patterson)
Just the mutual aide agreement
Personnel, Policy and Ordinance Review (Mr. Engard)
Nothing
Public Works (Mr. Beegle)
Just add to the punch list for Main Street, in front of the Huntington Bank, a
chunk is missing.
Public Utilities (Mr. Aaron Patterson)
Ordinance 2019-32…Mr. Aaron Patterson and Mr. Roberts talked about a
minimum usage for the bulk rate water. 8” pipe; 6” pipe…12” Mr. Roberts to get
some numbers. Table this until November 19. COTW
Finance and Technology (Mrs. Zeigler)
Ms. Zeigler asked if there was anything needed for the 2020 appropriations? Mr.
Swartz stated department heads were working on their budgets. November 19 th
first reading.
VIII. New Legislation, Resolutions, Motions or Business
Mr. Aaron Patterson made a motion to read Ordinance 2019-34 by number and
title only for its first reading. Second by Ms. Zeigler.
Ordinance 2019-34 read by number and tile only by the mayor.
ORDINANCE 2019 – 34 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
DISTRICT MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF
PARCEL# F23-310-350216009000, FROM R-2 MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL TO M-2 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
IX. Second Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions
Mr. Beegle made a motion that Ordinance 2019-33 be read by number and title
only for its second reading. Second by Ms. Zeigler.
Ordinance 2019-33 read by number and title only by the mayor.
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ORDINANCE 2019 – 33 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE PUBLIC DEFENDER
COMMISSION OF WOOD COUNTY, OHIO
Motion by Mr. Aaron Patterson to table Ordinance 2019-33 until November 19,
2019. Second by Mr. Beegle. All approved.
X. Third Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions
Mr. Aaron Patterson made a motion that Ordinance 2019-28 be read by number
and title only for its third reading. Second by Mr. Beegle.
Ordinance 2019-28 read by number and title only for its third reading.
ORDINANCE 2019 – 28 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 913.03(j)
OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH
BALTIMORE TO ESTABLISH CONDITIONS FOR THE ALLOWANCE OF
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE WATER BILL IN CONSIDERATION OF WATER
LEAKAGE
Motion by Mr. Aaron Patterson to adopt. Second by Mr. Beegle. All approved.
Motion to Convene in Executive Session under Ohio (Administrative)Revised
Code Section (3358:17-1-04.2(A)(2)) 122.2G, “To Consider the Purchase of
Property”.
Executive session at 6:26 pm. All approved.
Returned to regular session at 6:40 pm.
XI. Other New Business
Public Meeting at 5:00 pm
Ordinance 2019-34,33,32-tabled, 28 adopted.
XII. Other Old Business
Mr. Beegle was curious where we are at with putting up the cameras at the Park?
Not on the tower yet. Should be done by the end of the month, Mr. Wickard set
the pole.
Also, charge to AEP (3months) why…Mr. Swartz there was a dispute we were
working on.
XIII. Payment of the Bills
Motion made by Mr. Aaron Patterson to pay the bills totaling $366,025.63.
Second by Ms. Zeigler. All approved.
XIV. Adjournment
Motion by Mr. Aaron Patterson to adjourn. Second by Mr. Beegle. All approved.
Adjourned at 6:45 pm.
Zoning Change on East Water Street…
VILLAGE OF NORTH BALTIMORE
PUBLIC HEARING
OCTOBER 15, 2019
5:00 PM
Minutes
At 5:00pm the mayor called this meeting to order.
Those in attendance were: Mr. Brillhart, Ms. Bucher, Ms. Goldner and Ms. Zeigler.
Public attendance: Mr. Jacob Volkmer and Ms. Jean Rister
HEARING REGARDING THE REQUESTED ZONING CHANGE AT 0 E. WATER
STREET (PARCEL ID# F23-310-350216009000) FROM R-2 MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL TO M-2 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT BY PETITIONER
JEAN L. RISTER
Change request was read by the mayor.
I Introduction of the request to change zoning and short explanation on the situation.
This change has been approved by the zoning commission. It has been legally advertised.
Mr. Brillhart gave a brief description to those present about the area surrounding the parcel.
II Questions from the public
None
Will be on the agenda for the Nov. 5 th meeting of the council for its first reading. Will be
certified right away once passed.
PolyOne would like to get started in the Spring/Summer of 2020 on their project.
III Adjournment
5:05 pm
AT THE November 5, 2019 MEETING
SUMMARY OF LEGISLATION PASSED
BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH BALTIMORE
AT THE November 5, 2019 MEETING
This is a summary of legislation passed by the Council of the Village of North Baltimore
on the ___5_ day of November 2019, as the full text of the legislation may be viewed at
the office of the Clerk of the Village of North Baltimore. Copies of the full text of said
legislation may be purchased at the Office of the Clerk at $ .25 per page.
ORDINANCE 2019 – 33 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE PUBLIC
DEFENDER COMMISSION OF WOOD COUNTY, OHIO
I, Kathi R. Bucher, Clerk of the Village of North Baltimore, Ohio hereby certify that the
foregoing is a true and correct copy of Ordinances/Resolution passed by Council on
November 5 ____, 2019 approved by the Mayor on November 5 2019, and which was
duly published according to the law on the NBXpress on the following dates: November
2019.
Troopers seize $3,250 worth of marijuana, ecstasy pills, powdered ecstasy and liquid codeine in Hancock County.
Troopers seize $3,250 worth of marijuana, ecstasy pills, powdered ecstasy and liquid codeine in Hancock County |
COLUMBUS – Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers filed a felony drug charge against a Michigan woman after a traffic stop in Hancock County. During the traffic stop, troopers seized 23 grams of marijuana, 80 ecstasy pills, 6.5 grams of powdered ecstasy, and 376 milliliters of liquid codeine worth approximately $3,250. On November 9, at 2:56 a.m., troopers stopped a 2019 Ford Fusion with Ohio registration for a speed violation on Interstate 75. While interacting with the driver, troopers detected the odor of raw marijuana coming from the vehicle. A probable cause search revealed the contraband. The driver, Constance L. Harrison, 32, Flint, Mich., was incarcerated in the Hancock County Jail and charged with possession of ecstasy, a second-degree felony. If convicted, she could face up to eight years in prison and up to a $15,000 fine. A photo of the seized contraband is available for download on the Patrol’s website at www.statepatrol.ohio.gov |
Approved minutes from the meeting.
VILLAGE OF NORTH BALTIMORE
COUNCIL MEETING
October 1, 2019
MINUTES
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Goldner called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call:
Mayor Janet Goldner-Here, Matt Beegle-Here, Ty Carles- Here, Tim Engard -Here, Aaron Patterson-Here, Art Patterson- Absent, Leisa Zeigler-Here, Student Representative- no rep, Clerk Kathi Bucher- Present, Legal Counsel-Joel Kuhlman-Present
Mr. Carles made a motion to excuse Mr. Art Patterson. Second by Mr. Beegle. All approved.
Approval of the Minutes:
Mr. Aaron Patterson made a motion to approved the minutes from September 17, 2019. Second by Mr. Carles. All approved.
Public Participation:
Ned Sponsler- praised the Police Department on the B/E that happened at their house. Caught the person and he is in jail. Thank you.
Letters and Communications:
Mr. Aaron Patterson followed up with the catch basin issue on Cherry Street.
Administrative Reports:
Finance Officer: new clerk, Paula Steen, is working out. Ms. Dick was able to take some vacation time and the clerk did great. She is working with Mr. Roberts on learning the leak items
-We got a refund from BWC investments. They are doing well.
-Working on cutting back on all the appropriation accounts. Simplify it.
-Wage recommendations are being worked on along with medical and insurance renewals. Mr. Carles was wondering if costs were up? No numbers yet.
Mr. Aaron Patterson questioned the expense of brakes for the police cruiser. Making sure we are shopping around.
EMS Chief: No questions
Fire Chief:
Police Chief:
Utility Director:
DPW Superintendent: no report was submitted. Mr. Brillhart to look into it. He will get the report and email it to everyone. Mr. Carles was concerned about some dirt that has been moved and now water is laying there. Will look into it.
At this time the Mayor allowed Mr. David Meggitt to speak as he was late for Public Participation. His son was going to work today at 5:30 am and hit a catch basin with his vehicle. There was some damage to the vehicle and he would like to know where to send the bill. (catch basin-310 N Third Street area). There was a police report made on the incident. There is now a barrel over basin. It had been reported and Mr. Wickard went down and looked at it, jumped on it and it didn’t move.
Village Administrator: DRP- on schedule. Completed by the end of the month. Still concerns about the location of the ADA buttons. NRG- engineer will meet with the VC on October 8th. (discuss details and get feedback) OPWC-design engineer selection has begun; firm recommended end of Oct/beginning of Nov. Construction to begin summer of 2020. BULK water sale, Mr. Kuhlman added a section. (add to COTW discussion) WCEO-drainage engineer is working with us on the issue of drainage along the CSX rail right-of-way. Communicating with Wendy Jourdan, Deputy Executive Director with the Ohio Rail Development Commission.
Clerk: nothing
Appointed Legal counsel: still working on the bridge ownership items; planning on going to a meeting at the county; read their past minutes.
Mayor: New hire per form F19-a, Alexandra Newell as P/T dispatcher at $11.00/hour; less than 30 hrs a week to start Oct. 2. Mr. Carles made a motion to hire Ms. Newell per the information stated above. Second by Mr. Beegle. All approved.
North Point had an article on North Baltimore.
Standing Committees:
Economic and Community Development (Mr. Carles)
Nothing
Public Safety (Mr. Art Patterson)
Nothing
Personnel, Policy and Ordinance Review (Mr. Engard)
Nothing
Public Works (Mr. Beegle)
Love the basketball courts; being used daily.
Public Utilities (Mr. Aaron Patterson)
Mr. Carles is concerned with drainage at the reservoir
For COTW- bulk water rate; update on clarifiers
Finance and Technology (Mrs. Zeigler)
COTW- contract with Todd Dickerson is expiring in December
New Legislation, Resolutions, Motions or Business
Mr. Carles made a motion to read Ordinance 2019-33 by number and title only for its first reading. Second by Ms. Zeigler.
Ordinance 2019-33 read by number and title only by the mayor.
ORDINANCE 2019 – 33 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE PUBLIC DEFENDER COMMISSION OF WOOD COUNTY, OHIO
We haven’t paid in the past few years; flat rate $100.00. Mr. Brillhart called to see how many have used this, he said one has. Good to have this in place.
Second Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions
Mr. Carles made a motion to read Ordinance 2019-32 by number and title only for
its second reading. Second by Ms. Zeigler.
Ordinance 2019-32 read by number and title only by the mayor.
ORDINANCE 2019 – 32 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 10 – 10 AUTHORIZING WHOLESALE WATER AND NEW COMMERCIAL WATER RATES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2020 FOR THE VILLAGE OF NORTH BALTIMORE
Third Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions
Mr. Carles made a motion to read Ordinance 2019-28 by number and title only for its third reading. Second by Ms. Zeigler.
Ordinance 2019-28 read by number and title only by the mayor.
ORDINANCE 2019 – 28 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 913.03(j) OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH BALTIMORE TO ESTABLISH CONDITIONS FOR THE ALLOWANCE OF ADJUSTMENTS TO THE WATER BILL IN CONSIDERATION OF WATER LEAKAGE
Mr. Aaron Patterson has some concerns about this Ordinance. Is it for leakage or on line pay? There are two different things combined here. Needs looked at.
Mr. Aaron Patterson made a motion to table Ordinance 2019-28. Second by Mr. Carles. All approved. (When ready, only need to adopt)
Other New Business
Request Permission to Advertise for Bids – Request permission to advertise for bids regarding the potential sale of municipal property owned by the Village of North Baltimore, in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 721.03, for the following 2 parcels:
100 N. Third Street – parcel# F23-310-350102010000; vacant
116 S. Beecher Street – parcel# F23-310-350213056000; vacant
Mr. Aaron Patterson made a motion to advertise for bids for the village property. Second by Ms. Zeigler. All approved.
XII. Other Old Business
Nothing
Payment of the Bills
Mr. Aaron Patterson made a motion to pay the bills totaling $111.859.07. Second by Mr. Carles. All approved.
Mr. Aaron Patterson made a motion to move into executive session at 6:38 pm for G1212.2 section 3. Second by Mr. Carles. All approved.
Mr. Carles made a motion to go back to regular session at 6:43 pm. Second by Mr. Beegle. All approved.
Adjournment
Mr. Aaron Patterson made a motion to adjourn at 6:43 pm. All approved.
BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH BALTIMORE
AT THE October 15 , 2019 MEETING
SUMMARY OF LEGISLATION PASSED
BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH BALTIMORE
AT THE October 15 , 2019 MEETING
This is a summary of legislation passed by the Council of the Village of North Baltimore
on the ___15_ day of October 2019, as the full text of the legislation may be viewed at
the office of the Clerk of the Village of North Baltimore. Copies of the full text of said
legislation may be purchased at the Office of the Clerk at $ .25 per page.
ORDINANCE 2019 – 28 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 913.03(j) OF
THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH BALTIMORE TO
ESTABLISH CONDITIONS FOR THE ALLOWANCE OF ADJUSTMENTS TO THE
WATER BILL IN CONSIDERATION OF WATER LEAKAGE
I, Kathi R. Bucher, Clerk of the Village of North Baltimore, Ohio hereby certify that the
foregoing is a true and correct copy of Ordinances/Resolution passed by Council on
October 15 ____, 2019 approved by the Mayor on October 15 2019, and which was duly
published according to the law on the NBXpress on the following dates: MARCH, 2018
