Village Council
Regular MeetingAshville, OH · September 12, 2022
Agenda
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
ASHVILLE COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
Held: SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 Page 1 of 3
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The Council of Ashville convened in Regular Session from 6:30 PM to 7:11 PM in the Council Meeting Room
at 200 East Station Street, Ashville, Ohio 43103. Mayor Wise the meeting to order with the Pledge of
Allegiance and a moment of silence.
The following members and visitors were present:
Mr. STEVE WELSH Present Mr. NELSON EMBREY Present
Mr. ROGER CLARK Present Mr. DAVID RAINEY Present
Mr. RANDY LOVELESS Present Mr. MATT SCHOLL Present
EMPLOYEES: Franklin Christman, Samantha Pemberton, Brenda Stewart, Jim Welsh and Chief George
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Randy Loveless moved, seconded by Roger Clark, to approve the
August 15, 2022 Regular Session minutes as presented. All votes were yea with the exception of Matt Scholl
who abstained.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR: Franklin Christman reported that he had received one application for the
Human Rights Commission.
PLANNING & ZONING: Matt Scholl reported that Maronda Homes had broken ground at Hemingway Drive
and that DHL will now be building one warehouse instead of seven as a result of the contract expiration with
two of the three property owners they were in contract with.
LEGISLATION
RESOLUTIONS FOR FIRST READING
13-2022 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED ASHVILLE COMMERCE CENTER SECTION II
AND ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR ALL STREETS, ALLEYS, ROADS, AND
APPURTENANCES SHOWN THEREON. Nelson Embrey moved, seconded by Randy Loveless, to have the
First Reading. All votes were yea. After the reading, Nelson Embrey moved, seconded by Roger Clark, to
accept the First Reading, suspend the Rules of Council, waive the Second and Third Readings and adopt. All
votes were yea.
14-2022 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS BETWEEN
ACCOUNTS AND AMENDING ORDINANCE 2022-04, THE PERMANENT APPROPRIATIONS
ORDINANCE FOR THE VILLAGE OF ASHVILLE, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Nelson
Embrey moved, seconded by Matt Scholl, to have the First Reading. All votes were yea. After the reading,
Nelson Embrey moved, seconded by Matt Scholl, to accept the First Reading, suspend the Rules of Council,
waive the Second and Third Readings, and adopt as an emergency measure. All votes were yea.
15-2022 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE AMOUNTS AND RATES AS DETERMINED BY THE
BUDGET COMMISSSION AND AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY TAX LEVIES AND CERTIFYING THEM TO
THE COUNTY AUDITOR. Nelson Embrey moved, seconded by Randy Loveless, to have the First Reading. All
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REGULAR SESSION
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votes were yea. After the reading, Nelson Embrey moved, seconded by Steve Welsh, to accept the First
Reading, suspend the Rules of Council, waive the Second and Third Readings and adopt. All votes were yea.
RESOLUTION FOR THIRD READING
11-2022 A SECOND RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR AND FISCAL
OFFICER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENTS OR PURCHASE ORDERS TO ADDRESS ISSUES IDENTIFIED BY
STRAND ASSOCIATES REPORT AND TO EXECUTE OTHER CONTRACTS AS REQUIRED. Nelson Embrey
moved, seconded by David Rainey, to have the Third Reading. All votes were yea. After the reading, Franklin
Christman reported that Strand had recommended BJ’s Electric for the electrical repairs at the WWTP.
Nelson Embrey moved, seconded by Roger Clark, to accept the Third Reading. All votes were yea.
MAYOR: Mayor Wise reported that in honor of Charlie Morrison, the Museum and pavilion with be named
the Charles W. Morrison Museum Complex.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
• Matt Scholl expressed thanks to Jim Welsh for his work on the pavilion being constructed beside the
museum. Scholl also said he would like to be part of the potential splash pad project.
• Steve Welsh expressed concern with Jackie Ray’s serving alcohol at the tables outside of the fenced in
patio area. Welsh said he enjoyed the video posted on Scioto Post’s website of Officer Cline
interacting with a child driving a toy police car.
• Roger Clark asked to discuss making part of Cromley Street one-way and reported a pothole on Kraft
Drive.
• Nelson Embrey thanked Novelis for their generous park donation and, in light of 9/11, expressed
gratitude to first responders.
• David Rainey encouraged the Village to dedicate funds to the museum pavilion.
At 7:11 PM, Nelson Embrey moved, seconded by Steve Welsh, to adjourn the meeting. All votes were yea and
the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED: September 26, 2022
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ATTEST: April Grube, Clerk Charles K. Wise, Mayor
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REGULAR SESSION
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All formal actions of the COUNCIL of the 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 of the Ohio Revised Code.
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