Village Council

Village of Wellington Council Meeting Minutes Barbara O'Keefe, Mayor Council: President Hans Schneider, Sandy Denes, Helen Dronsfield, Jeff Hyde, Steve Maurer, Guy Wells Revised 4/21/14 Council Chambers Monday April 7, 2014 7:30 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor O’Keefe called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. ROLL CALL Council President Hans Schneider – Present Councilman Jeff Hyde - Present Councilwoman Sandy Denes – Present Councilman Steve Maurer – Present Councilwoman Helen Dronsfield – Present Councilman Guy Wells – Present Others Present – Mayor O’Keefe, Village Manager Pyles, Finance Director Shaw, Law Director Bond, Police Chief Rollins, Public Works Superintendent Brasee, Electric Superintendent Bealer, Water and WW Superintendent Rosemark, Zoning Inspector Furcron, MSW Director Eppley, Clerk of Council O’Brien, Enterprise Reporter Cait Wasmundt, Rural Urban Reporter Stacy Brewer. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Motion by Hyde, 2nd by Maurer to approve the minutes of the March 17, 2014 meeting. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. 4. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS – Mr. Maurer and Ms. Denes had a few questions regarding the bills; Mr. Brasee and Mr. Pyles answered their questions. Motion by Hyde, 2nd by Schneider to approve the expenses and pay the bills for April 7, 2014. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. 101 Gen $ 54,461.89 201 Street CM&R $ 3,371.38 401 Capital Improvement $ 6,102.77 501 Water $ 15,211.11 502 Sewer $ 20,995.21 503 Electric $ 35,524.25 Power Bills $ 27,773.92 504 Garbage $ 75.00 505 Cable $ 5,613.93 506 Storm Sewer $ 599.85 508 Consumer Deposits $ 1,134.51 Pay 6&7 $ 175,554.85 Total $ 346,418.67 5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND VILLAGE OFFICIALS: Mayor O'Keefe Law Director Bond – Nothing to Report Police Chief Rollins – Nothing to Report Finance Director Shaw – Ms. Shaw mentioned that her report was in the packet. She also mentioned that she had received several collection policies from other AMP communities and would discuss those further at the next Finance Committee meeting. Ms. Shaw reported that she and Mayor O’Keefe had been to the Middle School and the High School to discuss financial life choices, she had received several comments from parents that they felt it was a good program, and hoped they would continue. Ms. Shaw  mentioned that she would be going back to the schools in May. Village Manager Pyles – Mr. Pyles mentioned that his report and his Superintendents reports were in the packet. Mr. Pyles reported that the information that was reported in the Wellington Enterprise regarding Recycling pickup was incorrect; the Village of Wellington will NOT be discontinuing the recycling program. The Recycle Bank program will be discontinued at the end of May, as less than 40% of the population has signed up for the rewards program, and the savings will be passed along to residents. If anyone has points in Recycle Bank, use them before the end of May. Mr. Pyles went through a few points of interest in the Annual Report, which was in the packet. He mentioned several highlights in each department. Mr. Wells had questions regarding the Fair usage report and the non-inclusion of the Whirlaway plant on W. Herrick from the Year End Summary report from GPD; Mr. Pyles will look into the matter. Ms. Denes had a question regarding the Electric Non-departmental Report; Mr. Pyles answered her question. 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Finance – Mr. Hyde reported that the minutes from the March 17th meeting were in the packet and the committee will meet again on April 21st. Mr. Hyde also reported that the Fire Association had a successful “Night at the Races”; and the Fire Board will meet on the first Wednesday in May. Police – Mr. Maurer reported that the committee had met prior to the council meeting. The committee discussed the anticipated arrival date of the new cruiser, and the new hardware/software updates. Mr. Maurer also mentioned that the committee discussed an article which was in the Enterprise regarding reports and discussed how to get them to the reporters in a timely manner. Ambulance Board meets on April 8th at 7:00 PM at Ambulance headquarters. Public Works – Ms. Dronsfield reported that the committee had met prior to the council meeting and discussed summer hiring and spring project lists. She also mentioned that the Lorain County Hazard Mitigation plan was discussed and Mr. Pyles had ideas of what the village may be interested in; if the plan is approved there may be financial support for the village. The Cemetery Board will meet on April 8th at 10:00 AM and will be discussing an insurance policy that is very necessary for the Village as well as the Cemetery Board. Utility – Ms. Denes mentioned that the minutes from the March 17th meeting were in the packet and the committee will meet again on April 21st prior to council. Ordinance – Mr. Wells mentioned that the committee had met prior to the Council meeting and had approved the minutes. The next scheduled meeting is for May 5th. Mr. Schneider – Mr. Schneider had a question regarding the NFL network and a Direct TV logo. Mr. Pyles will check into the problem. Mr. Eppley – Mr. Eppley reported that the Gazebo Garden Walk will be held on Saturday May 10th, and the flowers for the downtown planters had been ordered. Mr. Eppley also reported that there would be a new business opening at 110 W. Herrick Ave., Elegant Designs in Bloom, a florist shop and other specialty items. 7. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE NO. 2014-12 (Substitute) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2011-44 RELATIVE TO BILLING RATES FOR RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE PICKUP IN THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON, AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE 2nd Reading Mr. Wells asked about the change in the household amount, and asked why there was no change in the senior amount; Mr. Pyles stated that he may be able to take 10 cents off of the senior rate, however that was all he would be able shave.  Motion by Hyde to move the second reading, 2nd by Denes. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “aye”. ORDINANCE NO. 2014-13 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE HOUSING COUNCIL MEETING BASED UPON THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE HOUSING COUNCIL MEMBERS AND DECLARING THIS ACT AN EMERGENCY 2nd Reading Motion by Maurer to move the second reading, 2nd by Schneider. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. 8. OLD BUSINESS – Nothing to Discuss 9. NEW BUSINESS – Nothing to Discuss 10. ADJOURN – Motion by Maurer, 2nd by Denes to adjourn at 7:55 PM