Village Council

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS ASHVILLE COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION Held: MAY 18, 2020 Page 1 0f2 The Council ofAshville convened in Regular Session from 6:35 PM t0 7:21 PM in an online meeting provided by Microsoft Teams. Mayor Wise called the meeting to order with the Pledge ofAllegiance and a moment of silence. The following members and visitors were present: Mr. RANDY LOVELESS Present Mr. NELSON EMBREY Present Ms. TRACIE SORVILLO Present Mr. BRAD LUTZ Present Mr. ROGER CLARK Present Mr. DAVID RAINEY Present EMPLOYEE(S): ChiefleffGeorge and Franklin Christman MINUTES 0F PREVIOUS MEETING: Roger Clark noted 'on' needs to be corrected to 'no’ in the Fun—In-The— Sun sentence ofthe Mayor’s Report. Roger Clark then moved, seconded by Randy Loveless, to approve the minutes of the April 20, 2020 Regular Session as corrected. All votes were yea. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR: Franklin Christman delivered his written report which included precautions the village is taking now that it's open to the public and how the village is complying with Covd—19 regulations. Nelson Embrey asked the VA ifthere has been a decline in utility payments. The VA said no. POLICE DEPARTMENT: ChiefGeorge read his monthly report. George also reported that the PD opened to the public Tuesday, May 12, that the PD has been asked to participate in the Jeff Sheets Scholarship program and that a senior parade will be held to celebrate the graduating class of 2020. Nelson Embrey asked why the driving violations have increased when people are supposed to be staying home. Roger Clark asked ifthe parking issue at Cherry Street Diner was ever resolved and why we can't put up limited time parking signs. Mayor Wise said that if the village imposes limited parking for Cherry Street Diner that they would have to d0 so for any business in the downtown area which could cause problems. Chief George said the PD can't enforce restrictions on a public street, so their hands are tied. TAX ADMINISTRATOR: Nelson Embrey moved, seconded by Randy Loveless, t0 approve the Tax Administrator’s monthly report. All votes were yea. MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Wise reported that the park still remains Closed to the public and n0 reservations are being taken for the shelter houses and that the next Council meeting will also be done via Microsoft Teams at 6:30 PM on June 15, 2020. Wise also reported that a cash deposit had gone missing and, at the advice ofthe village solicitor, an investigation t0 the missing money was done by the PD. Wise suggested waiting for the upcoming audit to see what they recommend the village do about the money. The Fiscal Ofcer said she will already get a Finding for Recovery 0n the upcoming audit and wants t0 have the issue resolved immediately to show the matter was resolved properly. Brad Lutz agreed with the FO and instructed the mayor to contact the solicitor and follow their recommendation on proceeding. COUNCIL COMMENTS: 1. Randy Loveless asked when the park would reopen and ifthere will be a 4th ofJuly Festival. Mayor said the festival decision is up to the Men’s Club. 2. Tracie Sorvillo congratulated the 2020 graduates. 3. Nelson Embrey encouraged everyone to watch the senior parade. 4. Brad Lutz said that he appreciates the Village more now that he’s working for a large city. Lutz also suggested the Village consider endorsing Sheriff Radcliffin this year's election. At 7:21 PM, Nelson Embrey moved, seconded by David Rainey, to adjourn the meeting. All votes were yea and the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: June 15, 2020 kwiktag” 263 550 151 a3 S W é RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS ASHVILLE COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION Held: MAY 18, 2020 Page 2 of2 ATTEST: April Grube, Clerk Charles K. Wise, Mayor Allformal actions ofthe COUNCIL ofthe VILLAGE OF ASHVILLE concerning and relating to the adoption of resolutions, ordinances, and/or motions passed at this meeting were adopted in a meeting open to the public, in compliance with the law, including Section 121.22 ofthe Ohio Revised Code.