City Council

Village of Arcanum Council Meeting April 13, 2021 7:00 p.m. Call to Order – Mayor Bonnie Millard opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance along with all present members of Council. Roll Call –Council Members present: Rick Genovesi, Jacob Banks, Tammy Bruner, Tim Philpot, Taylor Somers and Council President Pro-Tem Jerry Boolman. Also present were Village Administrator Bill Kessler, Fiscal Officer Toni Stanley, Police Chief Marcus Ballinger, Fire Chief Kurt Troutwine, Solicitor Nicole Pohlman, resident Bruce Shank, and Nate Kubik from the Daily Advocate. Meeting Minutes – Corrections and Approvals – Mayor Millard asked for approval of the meeting minutes dated March 30, 2021. Council President Pro Tem Boolman moved to approve the minutes from March 30, 2021. Council Member Philpot seconded. All present council members voted yea. Motion passed. Amendments to Agenda – There were no amendments. Comments from the Public – The Town Hall Preservation group meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7pm. Administrative Reports Mayor: Mayor Millard had nothing to report. Solicitor: There was nothing to report. Village Administrator: Fiscal Officer: Police Chief: Fire Chief: Committee Reports Safety: There was nothing to report. Utility Committee: (Minutes included) Chairperson Philpot reported that the committee is recommending the hiring of an additional lineman and the purchase of a small used bucket truck to complete the 7200-upgrade work in-house. The projected savings is estimated at approximately $200,000. Finance & Audit: (Minutes included) Chairperson Somers reported that the committee discussed the five-year outlook for ¼% projects. There was discussion of accumulated credit card points and the committee agreed that points can be redeemed for purchases so long as they are recorded appropriately and tracked. The capital asset policy will remain at $2,000 minimum. Asset liability insurance was also discussed. Lastly, Fiscal Officer Stanley analyzed the utility split and recommended changing the split for expenses that include all three utility departments. Council Member Somers moved to change the split to 70% Electric fund, 20% Sewer fund and 10% Water fund. Council Member Philpot seconded. All present council members voted yea. Motion passed. Service and Leisure: (Minutes included) Chairperson Banks addressed having two members of council on the committee that is part of restoration efforts for the old Town Hall. Solicitor Pohlman advised that the council representatives will bring recommendations before Council before any vote is cast as part of the restoration committee. Street repairs were discussed. Council Member Banks moved to authorize VA Kessler to move forward with patch work for West First Street, West Second Street and Park Drive. Council Member Genovesi seconded. All present council members voted yea. Motion passed. Council Member Banks moved to authorize VA Kessler to move forward with the reclamite on South Main Street. Council Member Genovesi seconded. All present council members voted yea. Motion passed. The Arcanum Preservation Society will hold the Fourth of July children’s parade in the park. Residents who have not moved forward with sidewalk repairs from last year will be issued violations. Lastly, FFA built picnic tables for the ballpark and the committee would like to continue this project with them in the future. Personnel: There was nothing to report. Planning: (Minutes included) Chairperson Boolman discussed building projects in Arcanum. The LMI study is at a Vi l l a ge o f A r c a n u m R e gu l a r C o u n c i l M e e t i n g March 9, 2021 7:00 p.m. Page |2 70% response rate and he commended residents for their efforts. Grants from ODNR and Clean Ohio will be awarded soon. Old Business Ordinance 2021-05 – An Ordinance Establishing 2021 Community Pool Rates For The Village Of Arcanum. 3rd Reading. Council President Pro-Tem Boolman moved to adopt Ordinance 2021-05. Council Member Banks seconded. All present Council Members voted yea. Motion passed. Resolution 2021-07 – A Resolution Authorizing The Village Administrator To Prepare And Submit A Grant Application To The Darke County Parks District. 2nd Reading. New Business Ordinance 2021-08 – An Ordinance Establishing 2021 Rental Rates For Various Village-Owned Facilities In The Village Of Arcanum And Declaring An Emergency. Council Member Somers moved to waive the three-reading rule for Ordinance 2021-08. Council Member Philpot seconded. All Council Members voted yea. Motion passed. Council Member Somers moved to adopt Ordinance 2021-08. Council Member Philpot seconded. All Council Members voted yea. Motion passed. Council Member Somers moved to declare Ordinance 2021-08 an emergency. Council Member Philpot seconded. All present Council Members voted yea. Motion passed. Announcements – State and local tax dates have been extended to May 17, 2021. Adjournment – Council President Pro-Tem Boolman moved to adjourn. Council Member Philpot seconded. All present council members voted yea. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm. ATTEST: ______________________________________ ________________________________________ Bonnie L. Millard, Mayor Toni M. Stanley, Fiscal Officer ______________________________________ Jerry L. Boolman, President Pro-Tem