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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS; MINUTES OF THE VILLAGE OF LEWISBURG, OHIO, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AT 7:00 P.M., OCTOBER 3, 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, and Ted Thies. Jackie Sewert was absent. 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 19, 2024, regular Village Council Meeting. First by Mary Nelson. Second by Ted Thies. Roll Call Vote: 6 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. Motion to approve the check disbursement report. First by Ted Thies. Second by Mary Nelson. Roll Call Vote: 6 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. Motion to approve the purchase order report. First by Barb Foster. Second by Marla Colville- Brown. Roll Call Vote: 6 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. CITIZENS: None. MAYOR: Mayor Roberts shared about a recent Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission Meeting. LEGAL: 1ST READING (Read by Mary Nelson): ORDINANCE CREATING THE POSITION OF SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER AND ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF PAY. Motion to waive the three-reading rule. First by Mary Nelson. Second by Ted Thies. Roll Call Vote: 6 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-14: ORDINANCE CREATING THE POSITION OF SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER AND ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF PAY. First by Ted Thies. Second by Mary Nelson. Roll Call Vote: 6 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. 1ST READING (Read by Mary Nelson): A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE TRI-COUNTY NORTH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER. 1 Motion to waive the three-reading rule. First by Barb Foster. Second by Lori Pheanis. Roll Call Vote: 6 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-14: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE TRI-COUNTY NORTH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER. First by Barb Foster. Second by Lori Pheanis. Roll Call Vote: 6 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. MUNICIPAL MANAGER: Manager Sewert shared updates on the clean-up after weather from Hurricane Helene, hydrant flushing, and the sludge press. Law Director Hobbs provided an update regarding the brewery property and a potential agreement with the current owner for cleaning up the property. Manager Sewert shared a Memo regarding the Fiscal Officer position. Motion to advertise for the Fiscal Officer position. First by Mary Nelson. Second by Lori Pheanis. Roll Call Vote: 6 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. SAFETY: Chief Sewert reminded everyone about the upcoming levy renewals for both the Village and Harrison Township. POLICE: Chief McGee shared about the upcoming Community Night Out event. Motion to block off Clay Street between Floyd Street and Dayton Street from 4:00-8:00 P.M. on October 10, 2024, during the Community Night Out event. First by Ted Thies. Second by Marla Colville-Brown. Roll Call Vote: 6 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. LIBRARY: Barb Foster shared about upcoming events at the Library. PARK: Ted Thies provided an update on the status of the basketball/pickleball court and that two Park Board members have stated they were quitting. OLD BUSINESS: Marla Colville-Brown asked that poles be put at both ends of the walking bridge in the park to prevent golf carts from crossing on it. NEW BUSINESS: None. MISC. BUSINESS: None. Motion to adjourn. First by Mary Nelson. Second by Ted Thies. Roll Call Vote: 6 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. Meeting was adjourned at 8:01 P.M. DATE MAYOR _________________________________________ CLERK OF COUNCIL __________________________________________________________ 2