Village Council

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 October 17, 2016 7:30 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 – Absent Councilman Guy Wells – Present Others Present – Mayor Schneider, Interim VM Rosemark, Finance Director Hales, Law Director Bond, Electric Supt. Bealer, Chief Barfield, Public Works Supt. Bealer, Clerk of Council O’Brien, Enterprise Reporter Delozier, MSW Director Arntz, Dan Haight, Bill Berger, Janet Hollingsworth, Terry Mazzone, Ezra Ohly, Alicia Pickworth, Autumn Fox, Abbey White, Grant Kickl, Andrew Canth, Gavin Dye, Connie Carr 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Motion by Wells, 2nd by Hartman to approve the minutes from the October 3, 2016 meeting, the September 27, 2016 Work Session and the October 12, 2016 Special Council Meeting. Roll call vote was taken with all members present voting “yes”. 4. GUESTS · Janet Hollingsworth spoke on behalf of the Herrick Memorial Library Levy, Issue 25, and asked residents to support the Library on November 8th. · Terry Mazzone spoke on behalf of the Charter Review Commission and asked residents to vote yes for each of the Charter Revisions. · Dan Haight spoke on behalf of LCADA Way, Issue 35, and asked residents to vote yes on Issue 35. · Connie Carr, running for Lorain County Commissioner, asked for the residents support on November 8th. 5. FINANCIAL REPORTS – Ms. Denes had questions regarding the bills; Ms. Hales and Mr. Rosemark answered her questions. Mr. Hartman had a question regarding the underpass pumping equipment; Mr. Rosemark answered his questions. Motion by Denes, 2nd by Hartman to approve the expenses and pay the bills. Roll call vote was taken with all members present voting “yes”. 101 General $ 24,969.21 201 Street CM&R $ 5,664.76 204 Recreation Fund $ 13.77 205 Police Pension Trust Fund $ 5,608.71 208 Permissive Vehicle Tax $ 4,122.79 290 Caring Fund $ 100.00 401 Capital Improvement $ 4,279.25 501 Water $ 24,662.63 502 Sewer $ 4,746.52 503 Electric $ 40,737.71 Power Bills $ 32,485.53 504 Garbage Fund $ 25,780.32 506 Storm Sewer $ 4,878.15 508 Consumer Deposit $ 4,218.03 Pay 21 $ 85,895.68 Total $ 266,463.03 6. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND VILLAGE OFFICIALS § Mayor Schneider – Mayor Schneider reported that he attended a Cub Scouts meeting and did a question and answer session with them. Mayor Schneider announced that council had hired a new Village Manager, Steve  Dupee. He further explained that Mr. Dupee is currently the Electric Director for the City of Oberlin, and he will begin working for the village on December 5th. § Law Director Bond – Nothing to Report § Chief Barfield – Chief Barfield announced that Trick or Treat is October 31st from 6PM – 7:30 PM. He asked everyone to be careful driving, watching out for the trick-or-treaters. Chief Barfield reported that LCADA Way has helped the village with the opiate problem. He urged residents to vote for Issue 35. Mayor Schneider complimented all of the Safety Services on their Safety Services Ball this past weekend. He reported that it was well attended and it was a great time. § Finance Director Hales – Ms. Hales reported that her report was included in the packet and she would be happy to answer any questions. § Interim VM Rosemark – Mr. Rosemark mentioned that his report and those of the superintendents were included in the packet. Mr. Rosemark reported that he had been asked to explain the pink lines that are in the central business district. Mr. Rosemark explained that ODOT’s painting contractor was in town to restripe, as part of the signalization project. He further explained that he stopped the restriping, as the plan called for the loss of nine parking places, which he was not previously aware of. He mentioned that the restriping is on hold, as the village has asked for a different type of signal, which would not warrant the loss of parking places. He further mentioned that they are waiting to hear back from ODOT, which he expected to be in touch with him soon. Mr. Hartman asked for a list of the residential lots that are mowed and a list of maintenance items that are done at the Town Hall, be added to the Public Works report. Mr. Rosemark mentioned that he is working on a mowing map with the locations marked, as requested by Mayor Schneider. Mr. Bughman asked why the siren went off the other night; Chief Barfield reported that it was an accident, human error, and he apologized. § Main Street Wellington – Ms. Arntz thanked Mr. Rosemark for stopping the restriping downtown. She gave her report and updated council on upcoming events. 7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES § Finance – Ms. Denes reported that the committee had met prior to council and discussed the 2017 Temporary Budget, two tax ordinances, the McCormick property, and ways to fund a new Police Station. She mentioned that they are considering forming a committee for the Police Station project. § Police – Mr. Wells reported that the committee will meet on November 7th prior to council. § Public Works – Ms. Denes reported that the committee will meet prior to council on November 7th. § Utility – Ms. Denes reported that the committee met prior to the council meeting and had no business to discuss, however, approved the minutes from the last meeting. § Ordinance – Mr. Wells reported that the committee will meet prior to council on November 7th. § Mr. Bughman – Mr. Bughman announced that the Kiwanis Club was selling nuts, and asked residents to support the Kiwanis Club. 8. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 2016-38 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE AMOUNTS AND RATES AS DETERMINED BY THE BUDGET COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY TAX LEVIES AND CERTIFYING THEM TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR 1ST Reading Motion by Denes, 2nd by Wells to suspend the rules. Roll call vote was taken with all members present voting “yes”. Motion by Wells, 2nd by Denes to approve as read. Roll call vote was taken with all members present voting “yes”. ORDINANCE NO. 2016-39 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING NECESSARY AMENDMENTS TO THE VILLAGE’S SECTION 125 CAFETERIA PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEIDATE EFFECTIVE DATE 1ST Reading  Motion by Denes, 2nd by Wells to suspend the rules. Roll call vote was taken with all members present voting “yes”. Motion by Denes, 2nd by Hartman to approve as read. Roll call vote was taken with all members present voting “yes”. ORDINANCE NO. 2016-40 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2016 ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR CERTAIN EXPENSES AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE 1ST Reading Ms. Denes reported that there will probably be some changes made to the ordinance, and they will address the changes at the next meeting. ORDINANCE NO. 2016-41 AN ORDINANCE TO MAKE TEMPROARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT AND OTHER EXPENDITURES FOR THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON, OHIO FOR THE PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 1ST Reading 9. OLD BUSINESS · Ms. Denes asked about the status of the Township Trustee Building; Mayor Schneider reported that he is waiting to hear back from the Trustees. 10. NEW BUSINESS - None 11. ADJOURN – Motion by Hartman, 2nd by Denes to adjourn at 8:26 PM __________________________________ ________________________________ Clerk of Council Mayor