VILLAGE OF NORTH BALTIMORE – COUNCIL MEETING – March 15, 2016 – MINUTES
I. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Golder called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
II. Roll Call:
Mayor Goldner-Here, Ty Carles- Here, Matt Archer- Here, Art Patterson- Here, Rich Rose-Here, Leslee Thompson- Here, Rick Van Mooy-Here, Clerk Kathi Bucher-Here, Student Representative Conner Law-Here, Cassidy Hiser- Here
III. Approval of the Minutes:
Motion was made by Mr. Rose to approve the minutes from the March 15, 2016 meeting. Second by Mr.Carles. All approved.
IV. Public Participation:
Amanda Hotaling’s parents were presented with a sign honoring her State Championship in Pole Vault.
Officer Mandy Slane presented a presentation on her duties as SRO/DARE Officer to the district.
Cyndi Hotaling voiced her concern about charging organizations for the use of ballfields. Ms Murray reviewed that changes that have been made to procedures. She said that the only difference is that the leagues are responsible for the Health Department permits and for the costs of keys and locks.
V. Letters and Communications:
VI. Administrative Reports:
Finance Officer: Tabled the Attorney General Collection contract until Legal Counsel can check on it.
Village Administrator:
Mr. Rose made the motion for Andy Patterson to order an additional 48 meters at a cost of $190.00 for a total cost of $9,120.00. Second by Mr. Archer. All approved.
Mr. Rose made the motion to approve the Tree Commission budget, $22,853.00. Second by Mr. Carles. All approved.
Mr. Rose made the motion for Village Administrator to advertise for bids regarding Hazard Tree Inventory. Second by Mr. Carles. All approved.
Mr. Van Mooy made the motion to approve the 2016 paving plan to allow the Village Administrator to advertise for bids. Second by Ms.Thompson. All approved.
Clerk: no report
Appointed Legal counsel:
Mayor:
Mr. Van Mooy made the motion to approve the appointment change in the Zoning Board committee to remove Brenda Stimmel and add Roxie Emahiser.
VII. Standing Committees:
Economic and Community Development (Ms. Thompson)
Public Safety (Mr. Patterson)
Personnel, Policy and Ordinance Review (Mr. Rose)
Public Works (Mr. Carles)
Mr. Carles made the motion to use Poggemeyer design for the downtown Enhancement Project. Second by Mr. Patterson. All approved.
Public Utilities (Mr. Van Mooy)
Finance and Technology (Mr. Archer)
VIII. New Legislation, Resolutions, Motions or Business
Mr. Van Mooy made a motion that Ordinance 2016-07 be read by number and title only for the 1st reading. Second by Mr. Patterson. All approved
Ordinance 2016-07 read by number and title by the mayor.
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2016, PROVIDING EXPENDITURE FROM USDA LOAN PROCEEDS
Mr. Van Mooy made a motion that Ordinance 2016-08 be read number and title only for the first reading, dispense with the second and third readings, suspend the rules and declare an emergency. Second by Mr. Patterson. All approved
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2016, PROVIDING EXPENDITURE FROM BWC GRANT PROCEEDS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Ordinance 2016-08 read by number and title by the mayor.
Mr. Van Mooy made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2016-08. Second by Mr. Patterson. All approved.
Mr. Patterson made a motion that Ordinance 2016-09 be read number and title only for the first reading, dispense with the second and third readings, suspend the rules and declare an emergency. Second by Mr. Rose. All approved
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2016, PROVIDING EXPENDITURE FROM VARIOUS UTILITY FUND CARRYOVER AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Ordinance 2016-09 read by number and title by the mayor.
Mr. Patterson made the motion to adopt Ordinance 2016-09. Ms. Thompson second. All approved.
IX. Second Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions
None
X. Third Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions
Mr. Van Mooy made a motion that Ordinance 2016-04 be read by number and title for the third reading. Second by Mr. Patterson.
Ordinance 2016-04 read by number and title by mayor.
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACCOUNTS FROM FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2016, PROVIDING EXPENDITURE FROM 101 GENERAL FUND CARRYOVER
Mr. Van Mooy made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2016-04. Second by Mr. Patterson. Yes votes- Mr. Archer, Mr. Patterson, Mr. Van Mooy. No votes- Mr. Carles, Mr. Rose, Ms Thompson. Mayor Goldner voted yes- Ordinance passed.
Mr. Patterson made a motion that Ordinance 2016-05 be read number and title only for the third reading. Second by Mr. Van Mooy. All approved
Ordinance 2016-05 read by number and title by the mayor.
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACCOUNTS FROM FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2016, PROVIDING EXPENDITURE FROM MT BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES DISBURSEMENT
Mr. Van Mooy made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2016-05. Second by Mr. Carles. All approved.
XI. Other New Business
XII. Other Old Business
XIII. Payment of the Bills
Ms. Thompson made a motion to put the bills totaling $ 127,630.41 on the Claims Ordinance. Second by Mr. Van Mooy. All approved.
Ms. Thompson made a motion to pay the bills totaling $ 127,630.41. Second by Mr. Carles. All approved.
XIV. Executive Session
Mr. Van Mooy made a motion to enter into executive session at 8:12 PM for 121.22 G1 to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, promotion, demotion or compensation of a public employee. Second by Mr. Patterson. All approved.
XV. Return to Regular Session
Ms. Thompson made a motion to return to regular session at 8:33 PM. Second by Mr. Archer. All approved.
Mr. Van Mooy made the motion to approve the settlement with our insurance company for $77,459.91 for a theft in office claim. Second by Ms. Thompson. All Approved.
Mr. Van Mooy made a motion to authorize Appointed Legal Counsel to pursue the civil claims against Jamie Benedict for a total loss to the village related to her theft in office conviction including criminal ($77,459.91), civil ($1664.49) and audit, ($19,762.00). Second by everyone. All approved.
XVI. Adjournment
Ms. Thompson made a motion to adjourn at 8:37 PM. Second by
Mr. Archer. All approved.
Approved __________________________
Kathi R Bucher, Clerk
Chester H. Marcin __________________________
Village Solicitor Janet L. Goldner, Mayor
