VILLAGE OF NORTH BALTIMORE
COUNCIL MEETING
October 16, 2018
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- Here, Tim Engard -Here, Aaron Patterson-Here, Art Patterson- Here, Leisa Zeigler-Here, Student Representative- Zoey Beaupry-Here, Clerk Kathi Bucher- Here- Legal Counsel Joel Kuhlman-absent.
III. Approval of the Minutes:
Motion by Mr. Beegle to approve the minutes of the October 2, 2018 meeting. Second by Mr. Carles. All approved.
IV. Public Participation:
Holly Ryder from the NB Library asked about a handicapped sign at the library in front of the building. At the corner of Walnut and Main handicapped curbs were put in for accessibility.
Mr. Beegle made a motion to have Mr. Wickard check with the library for more information on the handicapped spot. Second by Ms. Zeigler. All approved.
Council will check into this and get back to her. Celebrating the library this upcoming year. The parade will kick off the event with “Story book on Parade.” Peg Trout, former resident and author will be the Grand Marshall.
V. Letters and Communications:
Janet-A letter came in to purchase box seats at one of the Toledo events.
Aaron-CJ Cotterman had requested council to look at one of his trees, it is split and hanging.
VI. Administrative Reports:
Finance Officer: Hand out from Poggemeyer(*); Downtown revitalization has been backed out until March 2020. (ODOT has the say in this); Looking at moving money around so that we can get some streets paved. Upcoming levy in 2019. We have some added expense. (Whistle Stop lot; E Walnut; Park) Mr. Carles said we were at a zero balance, why are we not now? Mayor to call Poggemeyer: Budgeting will start tomorrow, two meetings scheduled; The recycling money is on hold for now. Met with our insurance rep- transfer Police cruiser to EMS, need title switched; insurance cost went up, will start looking around.
EMS Chief: No reports due
Fire Chief:
Police Chief: Ms. Zeigler wanted to know how many are employed in this dept.
Mr. Carles made a motion to hire Tyler Nagy per form F-19a as PT officer with a start date of Oct. 16, 2018 and starting pay of $12.00/hr. Second by Mr. Aaron Patterson. All approved.
Utility Director: NO REPORTS DUE
DPW Superintendent:
Village Administrator:
Clerk: nothing
Appointed Legal counsel: absent
Mayor/Adm report: Council would like all TMACOG meetings forwarded to them.
1) Tree Removal- we will be opening bids on November 2
2) Police Officer hire- already done
3) Scott Herrick to be appointed Assistant Chief- not interested at this time
4) Advertise for PT officers/dispatchers
Motion made by Mr. Aaron Patterson to have Chief Lafferty advertise for PT Police Officers and dispatchers at current rate of pay. Second by Mr. Engard. All approved.
5) Copies of resumes for VA are available for council to look at tonight. Pick out your top ones and let me know. Interviews will be next week.
Weeds- Mr. Beegle brought up that the NB Discovery Preschool is owned by the bank. Previous owner is not responsible. There are some houses on a “main drag” that need a notice. (Post. Mow. No waiting). Stay consistent. Also Mr. Beegle brought up employee’s sick time and vacay.
VII. Standing Committees:
Economic and Community Development (Ms. Zeigler)
Visited the Roll Rite Open House, they were disappointed not more council members showed up. They make pull tarps. Located on Elm and the corner of Central Ave. Looking for a tax write off; adding a few more employees.
Public Safety (Mr. Art Patterson)
Nothing
Personnel, Policy and Ordinance Review (Mr. Carles)
OT time pay and sick time
Public Works (Mr. Aaron Patterson)
Parks look nice- thank you
Public Utilities (Mr. Engard)
Rusty water on Water- residents can’t do laundry. Maybe flush hydrants. Check with Mr. Roberts. Get a plan and solve this.
Finance and Technology (Mr. Beegle)
Get budget meetings going; would like report prior to meetings; her report she gave she would like to see it tweaked, good start but wants to see more
Mr. Carles wanted to know what was going on with the Ohio Checkbook thing. Are we using it? We should get it inactive.
Need an update of short items list; add Ohio check book to that
November 6, Sheriff Wasylyshyn to come talk.
Add Legislation to agenda:
Mr. Aaron Patterson made a motion to add ORDINANCES 2018-47, 2018-48 and 2018-49 to tonight’s agenda. Second by Mr. Carles. All approved.
VIII. New Legislation, Resolutions, Motions or Business
Motion made by Mr. Aaron Patterson to read Ordinance 2018-47 by number and title only for its first reading. Second by Mr. Engard.
Ordinance 2018-47 read by number and title only by the mayor.
ORDINANCE 2018-47 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING OWNERSHIP OF RECYCLING EQUIPMENT, A DOWNSTROKE BALER, GLASS CRUSHER AND A CAN CRUSHER FROM THE WOOD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Motion made by Mr. Aaron Patterson to read Ordinance 2018-48 by number and title only for its first reading. Second by Ms. Zeigler.
Ordinance 2018-48 read by number and title only by the mayor.
ORDINANCE 2018-48 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2018, PROVIDING EXPENDIURE OF THE WATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND CARRYOVER
Mr. Aaron Patterson made a motion to read Ordinance 2018-49 by number and title only, dispense with the second and third readings, suspend the rules and declare an emergency as amended. Second by Mr. Carles. Five council members voted yes with Mr. Art Patterson abstaining.
Ordinance 2018-49 read by number and title only by the mayor.
ORDINANCE 2018-49 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES SUPERINTENDENT DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH JASON FRANKS FOR THE HAULING OF CRUSHED CONCRETE TO BE USED AT THE CITY RESERVOIR AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY
Mr. Carles made a motion to adopt. Second by Mr. Beegle. Five council members voted yes with Mr. Art Patterson abstaining.
IX. Second Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions
None
X. Third Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions
None
XI. Other New Business
Nothing
XII. Other Old Business
Nothing
XIII. Payment of the Bills
No bills to pay
XIV. Adjournment
Mr. Aaron Patterson made a motion to adjourn at 6:39 PM. Second by
Mr. Carles. All approved.
