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Village of Wellington Council Meeting Minutes Hans Schneider, Mayor Council: Gene Hartman, Council President, William Bogan, Mark Bughman, Helen Dronsfield, Keith Rowland and Guy Wells Council Chambers January 21, 2020 7:18 PM 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Schneider called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance 2. Swearing In – Mayor Schneider swore in Councilwoman Helen Dronsfield; Ms. Dronfield was met with applause. 3. ROLL CALL Councilman William Bogan – Present Council President Gene Hartman – Present Councilman Mark Bughman – Present Councilman Keith Rowland – Present Councilwoman Helen Dronsfield – Present Councilman Guy Wells – Present Others Present – Mayor Schneider, Village Manager Dupee, Law Director Bond, Chief Barfield, Clerk of Council O’Brien, MSW Director Arntz, Walter & Cheryl Kobisky, Gary Feron, Madison Schneider, Jan Hardoby, Mike Schneider 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Mr. Wells asked that the January 6, 2020 Special Council Session minutes be corrected to show the roll call vote to accept Mr. Hartman as Council President. Page 2, 2 nd paragraph (in bold) Mayor Schneider opened the floor for Council President nominations. Motion by Wells, 2nd by Bughman to nominate Gene Hartman as Council President. Roll call vote was taken with all members present voting “yes”. Motion by Wells, 2nd by Hartman to approve the January 6, 2020 Special Council Session minutes and the January 6, 2020 council meeting minutes with the amendment. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. 5. FINANCIAL REPORTS – Motion by Hartman, 2nd by Wells to approve the expenses and pay the bills. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. 101 General Fund $ 117,906.85 201 Street CM&R Fund $ 6,927.85 202 State Highway Fund $ 369.08 290 Caring Fund $ 200.00 401 Capital Improvement $ 4,593.22 501 Water Fund $ 37,549.95 502 Sewer Fund $ 24,219.18 503 Electric Fund $ 33,579.12 504 Garbage Fund $ 26,021.70 505 Cable TV Franchise Fund $ 20.00 506 Storm Sewer Capital $ 1,187.62 508 Consumer Deposit Fund $ 465.40 Pay 2 $ 109,771.78 Total $ 362,811.65 6. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND VILLAGE OFFICIALS  Mayor Schneider  Law Director Bond – Nothing to Report  Chief Barfield – Nothing to Report  Finance Director Pfeiffer – Absent  Village Manager Dupee – Mr. Dupee mentioned that his report and those of the Department Heads were included in the packet and offered to answer any questions. Mr. Bughman asked Mr. Dupee to report on the State Capital budget funding application request; Mr. Dupee explained that the village has submitted an application to Senator Manning’s office for State Capital budget funding in the amount of $250,000 to provide financial support for the Police Department relocation project. The request is focused on the replacement of the parking area, and the addition of a storm shelter, to serve the facility. Mr. Dupee answered questions from Mr. Wells in regards to parking at the new facility, from Mr. Hartman in regard to funding award dates, and Mr. Bughman regarding the new water distribution truck purchase.  Public Participation – Mrs. Cheryl Kobisky presented questions and concerns to council in regard to the HOA problems in the Parkside Reserve development; Mayor Schneider explained that the village officials understand the dilemma, however, the village has no standing in the situation as HOA is not a requirement of the village. He offered to keep applying pressure to the board members in an effort to make them accountable, and suggested residents do the same.   Main Street Wellington – MSW Director Arntz reported on upcoming events, MSW’s annual meeting where Cathy Byrnes who was recognized as the Patricia Lindley Volunteer of the Year, and announced the new board members David Arcuri, Elyse Coker, and Paige Landes. 7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES  Finance – Mr. Hartman reported that the committee met prior to the council meeting and discussed year end financials (which were strong), RITA collections (ahead of last year), reviewed the charges for service report, and Wichert Ins. will be in attendance at the Feb. 3rd meeting. Mr. Hartman mentioned that the ambulance board minutes were included in the packet, and further mentioned that they will be placing a station in Huntington, and will be acquiring additional staff and should be operational in the next month or two. Mr. Hartman reported that the SLCAD had hired Dr. Brian Miller as their new Medical Director, at a recent meeting. He mentioned that the Fire Board minutes were included in the packet, and that the construction of the additional 4 bays at the Fire Station, along Johns St., would be completed this year. Mr. Wells had questions in regard to the ambulance satellite station in Huntington Twp., and whether or not the district would be purchasing a new ambulance; Mr. Hartman explained that the district would be purchasing a new ambulance this year, and the annex would be equipped with an ambulance.  Police – Mr. Wells mentioned that the committee will meet on February 3rd prior to council.  Public Works – Mr. Rowland reported that the committee will meet on February 3rd prior to council.  Utility – Ms. Dronsfield reported that the committee met prior to council and discussed miscellaneous updates including Efficiency Smart at the McCormick Middle School, to help with energy efficiency issues. She mentioned an EPA survey at the Water Treatment plant, and PDG was reviewing the scope of the commissioned study at the WWTP.  Ordinance – Mr. Bughman reported that the committee will meet on February 3 rd prior to council.  Personnel – Mr. Bogan reported that the committee met prior to council. Motion by Bogan, 2 nd by Rowland to accept the retirement resignation of Jeff Shelton, and thanked him for his 25 year of service to the village. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. Motion by Bogan, 2 nd by Wells to promote Josh Poling to Lieutenant, at $31.00 per hour, effective immediately. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. He reported that the committee discussed Succession Planning, particularly in the Electric Dept. where there are many 30 year employees. 8. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE NO. 2020-01 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PEAKER SERVICES, INC., FOR THE REPAIR OF THE ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT’S ONE MEGAWATT-GENERATOR, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 2nd Reading Motion by Wells, 2nd by Hartman to suspend the rules. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. Motion by Wells, 2nd by Hartman to approve as read. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-02 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE PUBIC DEPOSITORIES FOR ACTIVE AND INTERM FUNDS AND AUTHORZING THE VILLAGE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS AND DEPOSIT VILLAGE FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH, AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE 1st Reading Motion by Hartman, 2nd by Bughman to suspend the rules. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. Motion by Hartman, 2nd by Bughman to approve as read. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. ORDINANCE NO. 2020-03 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH THE ACQUISITION OF A NEW FORD F550 CAB AND CHASSIS, AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER TO TRADE-IN AN EXISTING 2002 FORD F450 WATER UTILITY TRUCK WHICH IS NO LONGER NEEDED FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES, AND AUTHORIZING THE PROCUREMENT AND INSTALLATION OF A UTILITY BODY AND RELATED EQUIPMENT AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE 1st Reading Motion by Wells, 2nd by Hartman to suspend the rules. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. Motion by Wells, 2nd by Hartman to approve as read. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. 9. OLD BUSINESS - None 10. NEW BUSINESS SLCAD – Ms. Dronsfield thanked the SLCAD first responders for their help recently. She reported that they were exceptional people, and mentioned how appreciative that she and her family were to have the service of the ambulance district in the village. 11. ADJOURN – Motion by Bogan, 2nd by Bughman to adjourn at 8:05 PM