City Council

November 15, 2021 The Fredericktown Village council met in regular session on November 15, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at the Fredericktown Municipal Building. PRESENT: Council Members Brewer, de Rojas, Lanuzza, Shoemaker, McKnight and Van Nostrand; Administrator Snell; Fiscal Officer Graves; Solicitor Landon. Mayor Day called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION: Larry Carnes, Waterford United Methodist Church. MINUTES: Shoemaker made a motion to approve the October 18, 2021 minutes. Seconded by McKnight. All yea. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS: • Kiki McClelland discussed events that will take place during the Fredericktown Christmas Walk. Live and virtual auctions, 5K run, and a craft show will take place. Mayor Day is invited to light the Christmas Tree on the square after the 5K run. • Helen Fry discussed the need for more communication, cooperation, enforcement and community participation. LEGISLATION: RESOLUTION NO. 2021-23 - A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE MEETINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF FREDERICKTOWN FOR THE YEAR 2022 Brewer made a motion to pass Ordinance 2021-23. Seconded by Lanuzza. All Yea. RESOLUTION 2021-26 - A RESOLUTION PROVIDING TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS OF FUNDS TO MEET CURRENT AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE VILLAGE OF FREDERICKTOWN, KNOX COUNTY, OHIO FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2022 Lanuzza made a motion to pass Ordinance 2021-26. Seconded by de Rojas. All Yea. OLD BUSINESS: • Shoemaker talked about revisiting the creation of the DRD (Downtown Revitalization District) in 2022. • Van Nostrand mentioned the dumpster behind Aunt Ruth’s Attic. Mayor Day and Administrator Snell will meet with Steve Minor again to get it removed. • Another nuisance letter was given to 58 E. 4th Street again, for trash not being removed from property. NEW BUSINESS: • Third Thursday Community Mixer here at the Village Council Chamber, Thursday, November 18 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Mayor asked Council members to attend with him.  • Shoemaker discussed Economic Development $5,000 grant through county for façade improvements. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: • 2021 paving is complete. Stretch in front of 49 West College still needs fixed, as well as completing an apron at 86 West College. • Applied for 2022 street paving grant with OPWC. FISCAL OFFICER'S REPORT: • Council reviewed the bills, financial reports and bank reconciliation statement for the month of October 2021. Shoemaker made a motion to approve the financial reports, bills and bank statement for October 2021. Seconded by Brewer. All Yea. POLICE CHIEF REPORT: None ZONING INSPECTOR’S REPORT: None SOLICITOR'S REPORT: • Recommended renewing contract with prosecutor’s office for $1.00 for year 2022. COMMITTEE REPORTS: PLANNING COMMISSION: Next meeting November 17th • Meeting with Compass Point about Revised Zoning Ordinance November 17th. SAFETY COMMITTEE: Next meeting December 6th PUBLIC WORKS: Next meeting December 13th • Shoemaker working on tree placement for Downtown Revitalization with Jason from K.E. McCartney. FINANCE COMMITTEE: Next Meeting December 20th • Discussing general fund expenditures through 2026. MISCELLANEOUS COMMITTEE REPORTS: None EXECUTIVE SESSION: de Rojas made a motion to enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel. Seconded by Shoemaker. All yea. Council entered into executive session at 7:43 p.m. Council returned to regular session at 8:27 p.m. ADJOURNMENT – Van Nostrand made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Brewer. All Yea. Meeting Adjourned at 8:30 p.m. ____________________________________ Jerry Day, Mayor ___________________________ Suzan Graves, Fiscal Officer