I. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Goldner called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Carles made a motion to excuse Mr. Aaron Patterson. Second by Mr. Beegle.
All approved.
II. Roll Call:
Mayor Janet Goldner-Here, Matt Beegle-Here, Ty Carles- Here, Tim Engard -Here, Aaron Patterson-Absent, Art Patterson- Here, Leisa Zeigler-Here, Student Representative- Zoey Beaupry, Clerk Kathi Bucher- Present, Legal Counsel-Joel Kuhlman-Present
III. Approval of the Agenda:
Mr. Art Patterson made a motion to approve the agenda with corrections. Second by Mr. Beegle. All approved.
Approval of the Minutes:
Mr. Carles made a motion to approve the minutes from May. Second by Mr. Beegle.
IV. Public Participation:
Shirley Hutchison wanted to know what had been done with the CSX ditch situation that water runs onto her property. Why the long trains with engines all thru the train? Mr. Carles explained that the RR has been here and they give us their permission to cross the tracks. Mayor Goldner told her they have sent a letter to Jacksonville asking them to “clean out the ditch”. There is a pothole at the end of her drive as well.
Mr. Aaron Patterson arrived at 5:40.
- Letters and Communications:
Nothing
- Administrative Reports:
Finance Officer: at seat when they arrived.
-software implementation for emailing water bills/sewer; online payments
-2019 Appropriation update
-working on 2020 revenues
-three ordinances for special assessments are coming
-negotiations on electric and gas rates have been completed
-auditor is here
-grants for truck replacement via grant
EMS Chief:
Fire Chief:
Police Chief:
Utility Director:
DPW Superintendent:
Village Administrator:
-SRTS will begin this month
-NRG-the design and engineering of six projects begin in June/July
-Downtown Revitalization- Geddis Paving and Excavating/100 block
-OPW-design and engineering for the 200 block by Aug. 1
-Draft of the bulk rate water study is complete
-WCPD- grand program guidelines are prepared
-Courtney Bretz has put in her notice-last day is June. 14.
Mr. Aaron Patterson made a motion to advertise for FCI. Mr. Beegle second. All approved.
Clerk: nothing
Appointed Legal counsel: nothing
Mayor: Emergency fund to take care of the trees
- Standing Committees:
Economic and Community Development (Mr. Carles)
CRA- Resolution
Public Safety (Mr. Art Patterson
-Discuss EMS at COTW
-Hire Kaleb Stieff and Joshua Woerner at p/t Police Officers
Mr. Carles made a motion to hire Kayleb Stuff as p/t officer per F-19a at a rate of $13.50 not to exceed 30 hrs. Second by Mr. Beegle. All approved.
Mr. Carles made a motion to hire Joshua Woerner as a p/t officer per F-19-a at a rate of $13.50 not to exceed 30 hrs. Second by Ms. Zeigler. All approved.
Personnel, Policy and Ordinance Review (Mr. Engard)
Wants to add purchase policy to COTW
Zoning permits- why are we charging and where does the money go? COTW
Public Works (Mr. Beegle)
-Restrooms at the Boys Baseball fields and youth fields are not open, why? COTW
-Pond at the park. What can be done with this area? Wetland area? Has been flooded; walkway around the pond needs maintained. (crushed stone there now)
-We dug the pond…fill it in?
-AEP temporary easement- replace
-revision of walks
Public Utilities (Mr. Aaron Patterson)
-Advertise for a position? Recommendations were placed on VA desk. They will be calling to set up interviews.
Finance and Technology (Mrs. Zeigler)
-Mr. Swartz gave us an update.
- New Legislation, Resolutions, Motions or Business
AGREEMENT BETWEEN HENRY TOWNSHIP AND VILLAGE OF NORTH BALTIMORE TO JOINTLY PROVIDE FOR MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENTS ON QUARRY ROAD – Motion to Approve
No action taken- should be an Ordinance
IX. First Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions
Mr. Aaron Patterson made a motion to read Resolution 06-2019 by number and title only for its first reading. Second by Mr. Beegle.
Resolution 06-2019 read by number and title only 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. Aaron Patterson made a motion to read Resolution 07-2019 for its first reading, suspend the other readings. Second by Mr. Beegle. All approved.
Resolution 07-2019 read by the mayor by number and title only.
RESOLUTION 07 – 2019 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING PRIORITY TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS FOR THE VILLAGE OF NORTH BALTIMORE AS PART OF THE REGIONAL UPDATE TO THE TOLEDO METROPOLITAN AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (TMACOG) TRANSPORTATION PLAN AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY to meet required deadline.
Mr. Aaron Patterson made a motion to adopt. Mr. Beegle made the second. All approved.
Mr. Aaron Patterson made a motion to read Ordinance 2019-15 by number and title only for its first reading. Second by Mr. Engard.
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 ready Ordinance 2019-16 by number and title only. Second by Mr. Aaron Patterson.
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 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY -delete
Mr. Carles made a motion that Ordinance 2019-17 be read by number and title only by the mayor. Second by Ms. Zeigler.
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 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY -delete
Mr. Beegle made a motion that Ordinance 2019-18 be read by number and title only by the mayor. Second by Ms. Zeigler.
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 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY -delete
X. Second Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions
Mr. Carles made a motion that Ordinance 2019-14 be read by number and title only by the mayor. Second by Ms. Zeigler.
Ordinance 2019-14 read by number and title only by the mayor.
ORDINANCE 2019 – 14 FINAL 2019 APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE
Third Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions
No readings
- Other New Business
VA -list of trees that need trimmed as a safety issue. Mr. Aaron Patterson said he had been out driving around and couldn’t see down roads. This is a tree commission issue; Fall-trimming and planting. In 2020 clean boulevards of shrubs, etc…
At Sprigg and Water- an ornamental tree blocks the oncoming traffic from Mitchell Road.
XII. Other Old Business
Nothing
Payment of the Bills
Mr. Aaron Patterson made a motion to pay the bills in the amount of $ 98,134.31. Second by Mr. Beegle. All approved.
Adjournment
Mr. Aaron Patterson made a motion to adjourn. Second by Mr. Beegle. All approved.
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Submitted by Kathi R. Bucher, Clerk
Joel Kuhlman, Village Solicitor
Janet L. Goldner, Mayor
