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Village of Wellington Council Meeting Minutes Hans Schneider, Mayor Council: President Sandy Denes, Mark Bughman, Helen Dronsfield, Gene Hartman, Keith Rowland and Guy Wells Council Chambers Monday March 21, 2016 7:50 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Schneider called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. ROLL CALL Councilman Mark Bughman – Present Councilman Gene Hartman – Present Council President Sandy Denes – Present Councilman Keith Rowland – Present Councilwoman Helen Dronsfield – Present Councilman Guy Wells – Present Others Present – Mayor Schneider, Village Manager Pyles, Finance Director Hales, Law Director Bond, Chief Barfield, Electric Supt. Bealer, Public Works Supt. Brasee, Water/WW Supt. Rosemark, MSW Director Arntz, Zoning Inspector Olden, Clerk of Council O’Brien, Bill Berger, Madison Schnieder, Josh Kindel, Morgan Tardarich, Andrew Rodrgirez, Jasmine Whitt, Sahri Whit, McKenzie Wilson, Megann Rosecrans, Josh Buyers, Samantha Sparks 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Mr. Wells asked that the minutes be amended to read on pg. 2 under Reports of Committees’ Police (in bold)– Mr. Wells reported that Main Street Wellington’s grant application was not successful from the Nord Foundation, which is a $20,000 item. He also asked that on page 4, under Solar Field – line 19 – (in bold) Mr. Kimmich read a presentation to council which cited the many reasons why he is against the construction of the solar field. Motion by Wells, 2nd by Hartman to approve the minutes from the March 7, 2016 meeting as amended. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. 4. FINANCIAL REPORTS – Ms. Denes had a couple of questions regarding the bills; Ms. Hales and Mr. Brasee answered her questions. Motion by Denes, 2nd by Wells to approve the expenses and pay the bills. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. 101 General $ 54,745.36 501 Water $ 18,160.10 502 Sewer $ 13,344.35 503 Electric $ 26,056.95 Power Bills $ 504 Garbage $ 25,440.32 506 Storm Sewer $ 198.29 508 Consumer Deposits $ 1,416.83 Pay 6 $ 92,072.93 Total $ 231,435.13 5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND VILLAGE OFFICIALS § Mayor Schneider – Mayor Schneider reported that he and Chief Barfield will be attending a presentation called Take Back Your Community in Beachwood on April 1st. § Law Director Bond – Nothing to report § Chief Barfield – Chief Barfield reported that he was in Chicago the past week at a training conference. § Finance Director Hales – Ms. Hales reported that they have taken $15,900.00 worth of unpaid mowing fees to the county where they will be assessed to the property owner’s taxes. She also reported that she will be out of the office for three days for training in Columbus. § Village Manager Pyles – Mr. Pyles reported that CSX will be closing the Herrick Ave. crossing on April 1st, which will be a two week closure. Ms. Denes reported that the north bound lane at the traffic light needed to be restriped as it was hard to see; Mr. Pyles explained that it will be restriped in the summer. Ms. Denes asked Mr. Pyles to report on the sign committee meeting which they had attended; Mr. Pyles explained that the Health Dept. offered to pay for half of an electronic sign on the north end of town. He  further explained that the township, the village and the fair board originally agreed to split the other half. As of now the township has opted out and the fair board will be taking it to their meeting for discussion, however, it sounded like they may be opting out as well. Mr. Pyles will come back to council with an approximate cost. Ms. Dronsfield explained that the Cemetery Board was very happy with the demolition of the house at Trails End. She also thanked Mr. Brasee for getting the old CSX loading dock removed from the intersection of Magyar and Wheeling. Ms. Denes and Mr. Bughman had a couple of questions for Mr. Pyles; Mr. Pyles answered their questions. Mr. Hartman asked when the old McCormick Middle school would be torn down as there was an ordinance on the agenda tonight to make the streets around the school two-way; Mr. Pyles was not certain. Mr. Pyles suggested tabling the ordinance until the demolition had been completed and the equipment and machinery were out of that location. Mr. Wells agreed. There was some discussion about the outside manipulation of the SCADA system at the Waste Water plant. Mayor Schneider asked whether or not the ball fields will be ready to go as the season is to begin soon; Mr. Brasee reported that the water is not on, however, they did have a port-a-pot delivered, and they were ready. § Main Street Wellington – Ms. Arntz gave her report and a rundown of upcoming events. Mayor Schneider asked whether or not Main Street was still a member of Heritage Ohio; Ms. Arntz explained that their status had changed to an affiliate, however, they were trying to get back to the full member status. She further explained that they were trying to change their perspective and help all business’s not just those located in the downtown area. § Mayor Schneider introduced the new Zoning Inspector, Bill Olden; he was met with applause. Ms. Denes mentioned that he lived in her area of town and that he has been an asset to the neighborhood. 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES § Finance – Ms. Denes mentioned that the committee had met prior to the council meeting. She reported that they discussed RITA and that quarterly declarations are now required, however, they are looking into it to see whether or not the village can opt out; council will keep residents posted on the matter. Motion by Denes, 2nd by Dronsfield to take Sonja Beat off of probation and give her a 5% increase effective on April 7th. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. Ms. Denes reported that the Fire Board packet was included in the packet and suggested Ms. Hales includes the minutes only to the packet. Ms. Hales reported that Mr. Bughman requested the packet; Mr. Bughman asked Ms. Hales to send him the packet as he felt the information was beneficial. Ms. Denes reminded everyone that the Fire Dept. Night at the Races is April 2nd. § Police – Mr. Wells reported that the committee will meet on April 4th prior to council. § Public Works – Ms. Dronsfield reported that there was a Seasonal Permanent Part Time job description available and would like to vote on that tonight. Ms. Denes mentioned that there was no mention of hours on the job description; Mr. Pyles agreed and said to add 120 days or less to the job description. Motion by Dronsfield, 2nd by Denes to approve as amended. Roll call vote was taken Denes – yes, Bughman – yes, Dronsfield - yes, Hartman – yes, Rowland – yes, Wells – No. Motion carried 5 – 1. § Utility – Ms. Dronsfield reported that the committee met prior to council and discussed the preconstruction meeting for the substation. She further reported that there will be a tool trailer installed in the next couple of weeks and things are moving along as scheduled. Motion by Dronsfield, 2nd by Bughman to take David Stief off of probation and increase his wages to $27.29, effective the next full pay period. Roll call vote was taken with all members present voting “yes”. Ms. Dronsfield mentioned that Mr. Stief is very experienced and they are happy to have him. Ms. Dronsfield reported that Mr. Rosemark went over the Ohio EPA report of the treatment plant and explained that things are going well. She asked Mr. Rosemark to pass congratulations on to his crew.  § Ordinance – Mr. Wells reported that the committee will meet on April 4th prior to council. § Mr. Rowland – Mr. Rowland reported that the Ambulance Board minutes were included in the packet. He thanked the voters for their support of the Ambulance District. § Mayor Schneider reported that he had attended an elected official’s seminar the past weekend with Mr. Rowland, Mr. Bughman and Mr. Hartman. 7. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE NO. 2016-07 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN EASEMENT FOR THE ERECTION OF A CAPACITOR BANK TO REGULATE VOLTAGE AND VARIABLITY ON THE ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION LINES, WITH OHIO EDISON COMPANY AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE 3rd Reading Ms. Denes asked Mr. Pyles whether or not a rental fee had been established; Mr. Pyles responded, yes. Motion by Wells, 2nd by Denes to move the third reading. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. ORDINANCE NO. 2016-08 (amended) AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING DICKSON STREET AND CARPENTER STREET FOR TWO-WAY TRAFFIC FOR THEIR ENTIRE LENGTHS 3rd Reading Motion by Wells, 2nd by Bughman to table the ordinance. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. ORDINANCE NO. 2016-09 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 924 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO ADJUST THE RATES FOR WATER SERVICE, AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE 2nd Reading nd nd Motion by Denes, 2 by Hartman to move the 2 reading. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. Ms. Denes reminded residents that this was only a 4% increase and the last increase (14%) was passed in November of 2014. She mentioned that Mr. Pyles asked for more in 2014 and council decided to wait. She further mentioned that the increase now is necessary. ORDINANCE NO. 2016-10 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 521.12 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO GARBAGE, TRASH AND RUBBISH 1st Reading Ms. Denes asked why ordinance no. 2015-25 was not on the website; Ms. O’Brien explained that the codifier only updates once a year and it will be added around June. Ms. Denes mentioned that a resident had mentioned that there was no garbage collection schedule (for holidays) on the website and asked if that could be added; Mr. Pyles said that they could. Ms. Hales mentioned that if a resident calls Allied Waste at 458-5191, there is a recording that informs residents of the holiday collection date. ORDINANCE NO. 2016-11 AN ORDINANCE RESTATING SECTION 107.01 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES, RELATIVE TO SMOKING 1st Reading Mr. Wells would like to discuss this further at the next ordinance committee meeting. Ms. Denes asked how the ordinance came about; Mayor Schneider said that he asked Mr. Bond to write the ordinance after he had spoken with individual council members. 8. OLD BUSINESS - None 9. NEW BUSINESS · Ms. Dronsfield reported that the SRO fundraising program is going very well and they have had a very good response to the fundraising letters that had been sent out. She further reported that there will be a spaghetti dinner on April 5th at the High School cafeteria from 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM and the dinner is a $10.00 donation. She mentioned that they will be having takeout orders also and suggested purchasing tickets early so they had an idea of the amount of food to prepare. Tickets are available at the schools and at the Platinum Petal. Ms. Dronsfield reported that the program is in need of less than $5,000.00. Ms. Arntz asked how the SRO Program is set up for next year; Chief Barfield explained that the school had applied for a grant and they will know more soon. Ms. Dronsfield mentioned that she has heard great things about the SRO Program and the benefits of rotating several different officers through the schools. Chief Barfield agreed. · Mayor Schneider announced that he will be hosting a Coffee with the Mayor at Bread and Brew on Saturday from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. He also thanked Al Leiby who brought him a framed document with a list of Village Officials  including Mayor’s, Police Chiefs and Fire Chiefs of the past. He mentioned that all of the councils were not listed, as well as the Village Administrators, who included Bob Dupee, Mark Rosemark (interim), and Steve Pyles. · Ms. Denes commented on the Government students in attendance. Mayor Schneider and Ms. Dronsfield asked the softball and soccer players in attendance to please stand. 10. ADJOURN – Motion by Denes, 2nd by Dronsfield to adjourn at 8:32 PM ________________________________ ___________________________________ Clerk of Council Mayor