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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS; MINUTES OF THE VILLAGE OF LEWISBURG, OHIO, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AT 7:00 P.M., FEBRUARY 20, 2025, 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 Gary Parker, and Law Director Steve Hobbs. Motion to approve the minutes of February 6, 2025, regular Village Council Meeting. First by Lori Pheanis. Second by Barb Foster. Roll Call Vote: 7 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. Motion to approve the check disbursement report. First by Mary Nelson. Second by Lori Pheanis. Roll Call Vote: 7 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. Motion to approve the purchase order report with a change to $51,672.01 on the SR 40-Shields Rd Development requested PO. First by Ted Thies. Second by Barb Foster. Roll Call Vote: 7 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. CITIZENS: Kurtis Altic shared his plans for a new development and requested that the Village cover the cost of expanding the water and sewer lines needed for Phase 1 Development. Motion to authorize and direct the Village Law Director to draft an agreement with Altic Properties, LLC, concerning the Village’s obligation to extend water and sewer lines for the anticipated residential development on Esther Drive. First by Lori Pheanis. Second by Marla Colville-Brown. Roll Call Vote: 7 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. MAYOR: None. LEGAL: 1ST READING (Read by Mary Nelson): LEWISBURG, OHIO, RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE 2024 ENTERPRISE ZONE ANNUAL REPORT. Motion to waive the three-reading rule. First by Mary Nelson. Second by Barb Foster. Roll Call Vote: 7 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2025-03: LEWISBURG, OHIO, RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE 2024 ENTERPRISE ZONE ANNUAL REPORT. First by Barb Foster. Second by Lori Pheanis. Roll Call Vote: 7 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. 1ST READING (Read by Mary Nelson): ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR THE VILLAGE OF LEWISBURG, PREBLE COUNTY, OHIO. 1 Motion to waive the three-reading rule. First by Ted Thies. Second by Lori Pheanis. Roll Call Vote: 7 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-04: ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR THE VILLAGE OF LEWISBURG, PREBLE COUNTY, OHIO. First by Lori Pheanis. Second by Barb Foster. Roll Call Vote: 7 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. MUNICIPAL MANAGER: After a recommendation from Manager Sewert, Motion to hire Payton Overcash as a high school intern, part-time administrative assistant for $14.72 per hour, working up to 29 hours per week. First by Lori Pheanis. Second by Mary Nelson. Roll Call Vote: 7 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. Manager Sewert stated he will have a 2025 work plan at the next meeting. SAFETY: Chief Sewert provided an update on the issues with a newer firetruck that is being repaired under warranty. He was appreciative of the Brookville Fire Department allowing Lewisburg to borrow a firetruck while the repair work was being done. POLICE: Chief Parker shared last month’s call log and cards from TCN school students about a recent event with police officers and K-9 Zeke. LIBRARY: Barb Foster shared a flyer of the 2024 Annual Report. PARK: The next Park Board Meeting will be on the 24th. 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 7:46 P.M. DATE MAYOR _________________________________________ CLERK OF COUNCIL __________________________________________________________ 2