City Council

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS; MINUTES OF THE VILLAGE OF LEWISBURG, OHIO, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AT 7:00 P.M., MAY 15, 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, Lori Pheanis, Jackie Sewert, and Ted Thies. Mary Nelson was absent. Also present were Municipal Manager Jeff Sewert, Fire & EMS Chief Bob Sewert, Police Chief Gary Parker, and Law Director Steve Hobbs. Motion to approve the minutes of the May 1, 2025, regular Village Council Meeting. First by Ted Thies. Second by Lori Pheanis. Roll Call Vote: 6 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. Motion to approve the check disbursement report. First by Ted Thies. Second by Barb Foster. Roll Call Vote: 5 Yes 0 No 1 Abstain (Jackie Sewert). Motion approved. Motion to approve the purchase order report. First by Lori Pheanis. Second by Ted Thies. Roll Call Vote: 5 Yes 0 No 1 Abstain (Jackie Sewert). Motion approved. CITIZENS: None. MAYOR: Mayor Roberts commended President of Council Lori Pheanis for representing the Village at the Royal Canin Grand Opening Event. LEGAL: 1ST READING (Read by Law Director Hobbs): ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND AMENDING AND RESTATING CHAPTER 151 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF LEWISBURG. Motion to waive the three-reading rule. First by Ted Thies. Second by Jackie Sewert. Roll Call Vote: 6 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-05: ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND AMENDING AND RESTATING CHAPTER 151 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF LEWISBURG. First by Barb Foster. Second by Lori Pheanis. Roll Call Vote: 6 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. Motion to amend Ordinance No. 2025-05: ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND AMENDING AND RESTATING CHAPTER 151 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF LEWISBURG to change the name Village Clerk to Fiscal Officer in section 151.02 1 BONDS. First by Ted Thies. Second by Jackie Sewert. Roll Call Vote: 6 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-05: ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND AMENDING AND RESTATING CHAPTER 151 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF LEWISBURG as amended. First by Lori Pheanis. Second by Barb Foster. Roll Call Vote: 6 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. 1ST READING (Read by Law Director Hobbs): RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION BY LEWISBURG, OHIO, FOR GRANT MONIES FOR PUBLIC RECREATION PURPOSES THROUGH THE NATUREWORKS GRANT PROGRAM. Motion to waive the three-reading rule. First by Lori Pheanis. Second by Ted Thies. Roll Call Vote: 6 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2025-06: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION BY LEWISBURG, OHIO, FOR GRANT MONIES FOR PUBLIC RECREATION PURPOSES THROUGH THE NATUREWORKS GRANT PROGRAM. First by Lori Pheanis. Second by Ted Thies. Roll Call Vote: 6 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. MUNICIPAL MANAGER: Manager Sewert stated that Park Harry has requested to have the annual Derby Days Event on August 7, 8, 9, 2025. Motion to approve the annual Derby Days Event on August 7, 8, 9, 2025, and to close the usual streets during the event and to allow the parade/close the usual streets during the parade on August 9th. First by Lori Pheanis. Second by Marla Colville- Brown. Roll Call Vote: 6 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. Manager Sewert gave updates on gas aggregation, meeting with ODOT reps, the Firehouse Improvements Project, the Employee Manual update, food truck request, and dirt removal for the storm detention basin project. Motion to schedule a Ways and Means Committee Meeting on May 28, 2025, at 5:15 P.M., at the Village Office. First by Lori Pheanis. Second by Ted Thies. Roll Call Vote: 6 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. Motion to move the regularly scheduled Council Meeting on August 7, 2025, to August 6, 2025, at 7:00 P.M., at the Lewisburg Community Center. First by Jackie Sewert. Second by Barb Foster. Roll Call Vote: 6 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. Motion to authorize the Municipal Manager to list the Village property located at 303 W Cumberland Street for sale with Lewisburg Howard Hanna Real Estate Services. First by Marla Colville-Brown. Second by Lori Pheanis. Roll Call Vote: 6 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. SAFETY: Chief Sewert shared about the K-9 competition he attended to support Sergeant Johnson and K-9 Zeke, who did a great job. POLICE: Chief Parker shared that he has received some complaints about speeding so he has requested to borrow a speed trailer and will look into possible grants for purchasing a speed trailer. 2 LIBRARY: Barb Foster shared that the renewal levy passed and about upcoming events at the Library. PARK: Ted Thies shared an update about painting the new Basketball/Pickleball Court. Discussion about the new water fountain at the park. Motion to reimburse the Tri-County North Community Association $600 for the water fountain they purchased for the park. First by Ted Thies. Second by Barb Foster. Roll Call Vote: 6 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. OLD BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: None. MISC. BUSINESS: None. Motion to adjourn. First by Lori Pheanis. Second by Barb Foster. Roll Call Vote: 6 Yes 0 No. Motion approved. Meeting was adjourned at 8:33 P.M. DATE MAYOR _________________________________________ CLERK OF COUNCIL __________________________________________________________ 3