VILLAGE OF NORTH BALTIMORE, COUNCIL MEETING, August 6, 2019
APPROVED MINUTES
Submitted by Village Clerk, Kathi Bucher
I. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Goldner called the meeting to order at 5:32 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-Absent, Art Patterson- Absent, Leisa Zeigler-Here, Student Representative- none, Clerk Kathi Bucher- Present, Legal Counsel-Joel Kuhlman-Present
Mr. Carles made a motion to excuse Mr. Art Patterson and Mr. Aaron Patterson. Second by Mr. Beegle. All approved.
III. Approval of the Agenda:
Mr. Carles made a motion to approve the agenda as normal until further notice. Second by Ms. Zeigler. Mr. Beegle voted no. Mr. Carles, Mr. Engard and Ms Zeigler voted yes. Stays
Approval of the Minutes:
Mr. Carles made a motion to approve the minutes from July 2, 2019. Second by Mr. Beegle. All approved.
Mr. Carles made a motion to approve the special meeting minutes from July 16, 2019. Second by Mr. Beegle. All approved.
IV. Public Participation:
Shirley Hutchison was back wondering about her on going situation with CSX. Mr. Brillhart has met with her along with Rep. Ghanbari at Ms. Hutchison’s residence.
- Letters and Communications:
None
Administrative Reports:
Finance Officer: report submitted. Audit is finishing up. Had a great meeting with USDA. Getting the kinks worked out for bills/email/paying online. Renewal on the November 5 levy. (needs in by 4 on Aug. 7) Ready to hire a utility clerk.
Motion by Mr. Carles to hire Paula Steen as utility clerk with a start date of August 26, 2019 per form F-19a at a rate of $15.18/hr. Second by Ms. Zeigler. All approved.
Fire Chief:
Mr. Carles made a motion to hire Dakota Kimble per for F-19a, start date of August 16, 2019 at a rate of $12.00/run. Second by Mr. Beelge. All approved.
EMS Chief:
Mr. Beegle made a motion to hire Andrew Slembarski per form F-19a, start date upon approval at a rate of $10.61/hr. Second by Mr. Carles. All approved.
Police Chief: six-month probation period it up; raise. Question if it is 1% or 2%. Need some language to verify this.
Utility Director: no questions
DPW Superintendent: no questions
Village Administrator: SRTS-ODOT signed off, project done. DRP-scheduled to
Begin August 12; NRG-project to begin August or September; OPWC grant-bids in August, project to being 2020; Whole sale of bulk water being finalized; WCPD grant- applying for a pickle ball court; New basketball system to be completed in August.
Clerk: nothing
Appointed Legal counsel: Can do first readings tonight, but not enough members tonight to pass emergency readings and suspend the 2nd and 3rd reading.
Mayor: need several members Sunshine Law certificates for the audit. As president of chamber she wanted to inform council that they will no longer be renting the parking lot by the old railroad building and the old parking lot for Food Center. CSX has upped the rent from $150.00/lot to $650.00/lot. We have rented this for years, but no more.
- Standing Committees:
Economic and Community Development (Mr. Carles)
Nothing
Public Safety (Mr. Art Patterson)
Nothing
Personnel, Policy and Ordinance Review (Mr. Engard)
COTW-zoning fees, what impact does this have on the village?
Public Works (Mr. Beegle)
COTW-move meetings to 6:15? Mr. Aaron Patterson comes right from work.
Pool Ordinance- Mr. Kuhlman to look at this-local law, state law, what do they say? COTW-Mr. Bretz on Gillette has a situation with a catch basin-PW did go look at it. COTW, sinkhole in town, PW looked at that as well
COTW-updated weeds policy/revise it
Public Utilities (Mr. Aaron Patterson)
Some of the stone at the reservoir has been moved. According to Mr. Roberts, the grindings from the Main street is to be taken out there as well for the parking area.
Finance and Technology (Mrs. Zeigler)
Ms. Zeigler was interested in know more about the Samsung tablet that is listed on the bills. GIS. COTW- have a demonstration and explain how it is used.
- New Legislation, Resolutions, Motions or Business
Mr. Carles made a motion to table Resolution 08-2019. Second by Ms. Zeigler. All approved.
RESOLUTION 08 – 2019 A RESOLUTION PLACING A 2-MILL RENEWAL TAX LEVY IN EXCESS OF THE 10-MILL LIMITATION FOR STREET AND ROAD CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, RESURFACING, AND IMPROVEMENTS ON THE BALLOT AT THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE VILLAGE ON NOVEMBER 5, 2019 AND TO DECLARE AND EMERGENCY
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ORDINANCE 2019 – 25 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE PARCELS SPLIT AND COMBINE REQUEST BY HANCOCK WOOD ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE AFFECTING PARCEL NUMBER F23-310-360000026000 AND PARCEL NUMBER F22-310-360000026003 AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY
Mr. Beegle made a motion that Ordinance 2019-26 be read for its first reading.
Second by Ms. Zeigler.
ORDINANCE 2019 – 26 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE PURCHASE AND PAYMENT FOR GOODS AND SERVICES FOR THE VILLAGE OF NORTH BALTIMORE
IX. Second Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions
None
Third Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions
Mr. Carles made a motion that Resolution 06-2019 be read by number and title only for its third reading. Second by Mr. Beegle.
Resolution 06-2019 read by number and title by the mayor
RESOLUTION 06 – 2019 A RESOLUTION REPEALING ORDINANCE 2018-23 AND IMPLEMENTING SECTIONS 3735.65 THROUGH 3735.70 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE, ESTABLISHING AND DESCRIBING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT AREA IN THE CITY OF NORTH BALTIMORE AND DESIGNATING A HOUSING OFFICER TO ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM AND CREATING A HOUSING COUNCIL
Mr. Carles made a motion to adopt with amendment. Second by Mr. Beegle. All approved.
Mr. Carles made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2019-15 for its third reading. Second by Mr. Beegle.
Ordinance 2019-15 read by number and title only by the mayor.
ORDINANCE 2019 – 15 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 913.03(g) OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH BALTIMORE TO INCLUDE A PROCEDURE FOR ESTABLISHING A WEB BASED ONLINE WATER ACCOUNT AND BILL PAY OPTION FOR WATER CONSUMERS
Mr. Carles made a motion to adopt. Second by Mr. Engard. All approved.
Mr. Carles made a motion to read Ordinance 2019-16 by number and title only for its third reading. Second by Ms. Zeigler.
Ordinance 2019-16 read by number and title only by the mayor
ORDINANCE 2019 – 16 AN ORDINANCE ENACTING A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE COST AND EXPENSE OF LIGHTING OF THE STREETS, ALLEYS, WAYS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES IN THE VILLAGE OF NORTH BALTIMORE FOR 2020, AUTHORIZING CERTIFICATION OF SAME TO THE WOOD COUNTY AUDITOR
Motion by Mr. Carles to adopt. Second by Ms. Zeigler. All approved.
Mr. Beegle made a motion that Ordinance 2019-17 for its third reading. Second by Mr. Carles.
Ordinance 2019-17 read by number and title only by the mayor
ORDINANCE 2019 – 17 AN ORDINANCE ENACTING A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE COST AND EXPENSE OF CLEANING THE STREET, ALLEYS, WAYS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES IN THE VILLAGE OF NORTH BALTIMORE FOR 2020, AUTHORIZING CERTIFICATION OF SAME TO THE WOOD COUNTY AUDITOR
Motion by Ms. Zeigler to adopt. Second by Mr. Beegle. All approved.
Motion by Mr. Carles to read Ordinance 2019-18 by number and title only by the mayor for its third reading.
Ordinance 2019-18 read by number and title only by the mayor
ORDINANCE 2019 – 18 AN ORDINANCE ENACTING A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE COST AND EXPENSE OF TRIMMING, MAINTAINING AND PLANTING OF TREES ALONG THE STREETS, WAYS, AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES IN THE VILLAGE OF NORTH BALTIMORE FOR 2020, AUTHORIZING CERTIFICATION OF SAME TO THE WOOD COUNTY AUDITOR
Motion by Ms. Zeigler to adopt. Second by Mr. Beegle. All approved.
- Other New Business
COTW- training-all employees to be looked into
XII. Other Old Business
Nothing
Payment of the Bills
Mr. Beegle made a motion to pay the bills totaling $364,688.05. Second by Mr. Carles. All approved.
Motion to move into executive session according to 121.22G for appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, demotion or compensation for public employee or official. Second by Ms. Zeigler. All approved. Moved into executive session at 6:50 pm.
Mr. Carles made a motion to return to regular session at 7:09 pm. Second by Mr. Beegle. All approved.
Mr. Aaron Patterson arrived at 7:10 pm
Mr. Carles made a motion to remove Resolution 08-2019 from being tabled. Second by Mr. Beegle. All approved.
Mr. Aaron Patterson made a motion to read Resolution 08-2019 by number and title only for its first reading, suspend the second and third readings. Second by Mr. Carles.
Resolution 08-2019 read by number and title only by the mayor
RESOLUTION 08 – 2019 A RESOLUTION PLACING A 2-MILL RENEWAL TAX LEVY IN EXCESS OF THE 10-MILL LIMITATION FOR STREET AND ROAD CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, RESURFACING, AND IMPROVEMENTS ON THE BALLOT AT THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE VILLAGE ON NOVEMBER 5, 2019 AND TO DECLARE AND EMERGENCY
Mr. Aaron Patterson made a motion to adopt Resolution 08-2019 and declare an emergency. Second by Mr. Beegle. All approved.
Mr. Aaron Patterson made a motion to read Ordinance 2019-25 by number and title only for its first reading, suspend the second and third readings. Second by Mr. Carles. All approved.
Ordinance 2019-25 read by number and title only by the mayor
ORDINANCE 2019 – 25 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE PARCELS SPLIT AND COMBINE REQUEST BY HANCOCK WOOD ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE AFFECTING PARCEL NUMBER F23-310-360000026000 AND PARCEL NUMBER F22-310-360000026003 AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY
Mr. Aaron Patterson made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2019-25 and declare an emergency. Second by Mr. Beegle. All approved.
Adjournment
Mr. Carles made a motion to adjourn at 7:17 pm. Second by Ms. Zeigler. All approved.
