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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS; MINUTES OF THE VILLAGE OF LEWISBURG, OHIO, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AT 7:00 P.M., SEPTEMBER 19, 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, Mary Nelson, Lori Pheanis, Jackie Sewert, and Ted Thies. Also present were Municipal Manager Jeff Sewert, Fire & EMS Chief B.J. Sewert, Police Chief Rick McGee, and Law Director Steve Hobbs. Motion to approve the minutes of the September 5, 2024, regular Village Council Meeting. First by Barb Foster. Second by Marla Colville-Brown. Roll Call Vote: 7 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. Manager Sewert along with Service Department Supervisor Harry shared a Memo regarding New Hire Service Department/Replacement of Dustin Green. After the recommendation from Manager Sewert and Supervisor Harry, Motion to promote Wyatt Hutchins from part-time to full-time in the position of Public Service Maintenance Crew Leader effective immediately. First by Mary Nelson. Second by Ted Thies. Roll Call Vote: 7 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. Manager Sewert shared a letter from Chief McGee regarding the full-time police officer position. After the recommendation from Manager Sewert and Chief McGee, Motion to hire Dorothy Stringer full-time as a police officer effective immediately. First by Ted Thies. Second by Lori Pheanis. Roll Call Vote: 7 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. Chief Sewert introduced Hope Strawser, a senior at Tri-County North and MVCTC. After the recommendation of Chief Sewert and Manager Sewert, Motion to hire Hope Strawser part-time through the intern/apprenticeship program for Fire/EMS. First by Ted Thies. Second by Barb Foster. Roll Call Vote: 7 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. Law Director Hobbs administered the Oath of Office to police officer Dorothy Stringer. Motion to approve the check disbursement report. First by Mary Nelson. Second by Marla Colville- Brown. Roll Call Vote: 7 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. Motion to approve the purchase order report. First by Lori Pheanis. Second by Ted Thies. Roll Call Vote: 7 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. CITIZENS: None. MAYOR: Mayor Roberts reminded everyone about completing the required Fraud Prevention Training and shared a copy of the MVRPC – 2050 Regional Transportation Plan. 1 LEGAL: Manager Sewert provided an update on the forthcoming SRO contract/Ordinance. MUNICIPAL MANAGER: Manager Sewert shared a Memo regarding the Fiscal Officer position, provided an update on the bids for the South Wastewater facility project, lead service inventory, recent business leaders meeting, Western Avenue paving project, wastewater treatment projects, and recently stolen trailer. SAFETY: Chief Sewert stated that newly hired Josh Henry has worked some with the other full- time EMS/Fire employees and will work his first full shift next week. POLICE: Chief McGee thanked Council for hiring Dorothy Stringer as a new full-time police officer. LIBRARY: Barb Foster shared a recent article in the Dayton newspaper and recent and upcoming news/events from the Library. PARK: Ted Thies provided an update on the status of the basketball/pickleball court. OLD BUSINESS: Law Director Hobbs provided an update on the status of the brewery property. NEW BUSINESS: Barb Foster shared a flyer about the upcoming Historical Society wagon ride. 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 8:13 P.M. DATE MAYOR _________________________________________ CLERK OF COUNCIL __________________________________________________________ 2