City Council

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS; MINUTES OF THE VILLAGE OF LEWISBURG, OHIO, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AT 7:00 P.M., JANUARY 18, 2024, AT THE LEWISBURG COMMUNITY CENTER. The regular meeting of the Village of Lewisburg, Ohio Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Dennis Roberts. ROLL CALL: Eliza Wagoner, Clerk of Council. PRESENT: Mayor Dennis Roberts, Council Members Marla Colville-Brown, Barb Foster, Lori Pheanis, Jackie Sewert, and Ted Thies. Also present were Municipal Manager Jeff Sewert, Police Chief Rick McGee, Fire & EMS Chief B.J. Sewert, and Law Director Steve Hobbs (arrived at 7:10 P.M.). Fiscal Officer Susan Laux was absent. CITIZENS: Jacob Kovach, spoke about running for the Judge of the Common Pleas Court in the upcoming election and shared his experience and what he would bring to the office if elected. Motion to approve the minutes of the January 4, 2024, regular Village Council Meeting. First by Ted Thies. Second by Barb Foster. Roll Call Vote: 6 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. Motion to approve the check disbursement report. First by Lori Pheanis. Second by Ted Thies. Roll Call Vote: 6 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. Law Director Hobbs arrived and administered the Oath of Office Affidavit to newly appointed Council Member Mary Nelson. Motion to approve the purchase order report. First by Lori Pheanis. Second by Ted Thies. Roll Call Vote: 7 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. MAYOR: Mayor Roberts shared about a recent County Mayor and Administrators Meeting he attended. LEGAL: 1ST READING (read by Mary Nelson): A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER TO APPLY FOR, ACCEPT, AND ENTER INTO A WATER POLLUTION CONTROL LOAN FUND (WPCLF) AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE OF LEWISBURG, OHIO FOR PLANNING, DESIGN AND/OR CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER FACILITIES; AND DESIGNATING A DEDICATED REPAYMENT SOURCE FOR THE LOAN. Motion to waive the three-reading rule. First by Barb Foster. Second by Mary Nelson. Roll Call Vote: 7 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-01: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER TO APPLY FOR, ACCEPT, AND ENTER INTO A WATER POLLUTION 1 CONTROL LOAN FUND (WPCLF) AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE OF LEWISBURG, OHIO FOR PLANNING, DESIGN AND/OR CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER FACILITIES; AND DESIGNATING A DEDICATED REPAYMENT SOURCE FOR THE LOAN. First by Jackie Sewert. Second by Barb Foster. Roll Call Vote: 7 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. 1ST READING (read by Mary Nelson): ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RESTATING CHAPTERS 1145, 1147, 1149, 1151, AND 1153 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF LEWISBURG. Motion to waive the three-reading rule. First by Mary Nelson. Second by Lori Pheanis. Roll Call Vote: 7 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-01: ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RESTATING CHAPTERS 1145, 1147, 1149, 1151, AND 1153 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF LEWISBURG. First by Barb Foster. Second by Lori Pheanis. Roll Call Vote: 7 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. MUNICIPAL MANAGER: After a recommendation from Manager Sewert and Chief McGee, Motion to hire Stephen Biscardi as a part-time police officer. First by Jackie Sewert. Second by Barb Foster. Roll Call Vote: 7 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. Law Director Hobbs administered the Oath of Office Affidavit to Officer Stephen Biscardi. Chief McGee shared an update on the new police cruiser. Manager Sewert shared updates from a recent Business Leaders meeting and a Memo regarding 2024 Capital Projects. SAFETY: None. POLICE: None. LIBRARY: Barb Foster shared about recent events. PARK: Ted Thies shared that the tree donor from last year was willing to donate more trees this year. OLD BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: None. MISC. BUSINESS: None. Motion to adjourn. First by Lori Pheanis. Second by Ted Thies. Roll Call Vote: 7 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. Meeting was adjourned at 8:03 P.M. 2 DATE MAYOR _________________________________________ CLERK OF COUNCIL __________________________________________________________ 3