Village Council

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 Revised 08/02/21 Council Chambers July 19, 2021 7:00 PM 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Schneider called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance 2. 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, Lt. Poling, Clerk of Council O’Brien, MSW Director Arntz, Reporter Hawk 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Motion by Wells, 2nd by Bogan to approve the minutes from the July 6, 2021 council meeting. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. 4. FINANCIAL REPORTS – No Financial Reports 5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND VILLAGE OFFICIALS  Mayor Schneider  Law Director Bond - Absent  Chief Barfield – Absent – Lt. Poling had nothing to report. Mr. Wells mentioned that things went smoothly through the Netflix filming; Lt. Poling agreed. Mayor Schneider added that there were many last minute changes, and everyone did a great job.  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. Dupee thanked the Police Dept. for a fine job during the filming, and added thanks to the Electric Dept. and the Public Works Dept. employees for all of their work in the CBD for the Netflix filming. He answered questions from Mr. Hartman regarding the bid opening for the Police Station.  Public Participation - None  Main Street Wellington – MSW Director Arntz gave her report which included First Friday, August 6 th from 4:00 - 7:00 PM. 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES  Finance – Mr. Hartman reported that the committee will meet on August 2 nd prior to council and mentioned that the RITA collections are strong, and are up 12.6%.  Police – Mr. Wells reported that the committee met prior to council. Motion by Wells, 2 nd by Hartman to hire Joseph Sedlack as a part time officer, at $21.39 per hour, effective after testing. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. Mr. Wells mentioned that the committee will meet prior to council on August 2nd.  Public Works – Ms. Dronsfield reported that the committee will met on August 2 nd prior to council. She mentioned that the Cemetery Board will be moving their meeting day from Wednesday to Tuesday morning at 9:00 AM, at the Cemetery.  Utility – Mr. Rowland reported that the committee met prior to council and discussed the need for a new UV treatment system at the wastewater plant, and the committee supported proceeding with the engineering fees.  Ordinance – Mr. Bughman reported that the committee will meet on August 2 nd prior to council.  Personnel – Mr. Bogan reported that the committee met prior to council and discussed exiting the Lorain County Insurance pool, and will support legislation to enter BORMA, if the exit ordinance passes tonight. 7. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE NO. 2021-20 AN ORDINANCE RE-ENACTING SECTION 501.14 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON RELATIVE TO CHRONIC NUISANCE ACTIVITIES 3rd Reading Mr. Hartman reported that he would like to strike Section I, which will void the ordinance after July 31, 2026; Mr. Wells disagreed, and would like to review the ordinance in 5 years. Motion by Hartman, 2nd by Bughman to amend the ordinance by striking Section I. Roll call vote was taken: Hartman – yes, Bogan – yes, Bughman – yes, Dronsfield – yes, Rowland – yes, Wells – no. Motion carried: 5 yes, 1 no. Motion by Bogan, 2 nd by Hartman to approve as amended. Roll call vote was taken: Hartman – yes, Bogan – yes, Bughman – yes, Dronsfield – yes,  Rowland – yes, Wells – no. Motion carried: 5 yes, 1 no. ORDINANCE NO. 2021-22 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR SUBMISSION TO THE ELECTORS OF THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON, OHIO, AT THE NOVEMBER 2, 2021 GENERAL ELECTION, THE CHANGES TO THE CHARTER RECOMMENDED BY THE WELLINGTON CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION, AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE 3rd Reading Motion by Hartman, 2 by Rowland to move the third reading. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting nd “yes”. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-24 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING TO WITHDRAW FROM THE LORAIN COUNTY JOINT SELF-INSURANCE HEALTH CARE BENEFITS PROGRAM, AS A PARTICIPATING MEMBER, AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE 3rd Reading Motion by Hartman, 2 by Dronsfield to suspend the rules. Roll call vote was taken: Hartman – yes, Bogan – yes, nd Bughman – yes, Dronsfield – yes, Rowland – yes, Wells – no. Motion carried: 5 yes, 1 no. Motion by Hartman, 2 nd by Bogan to approve as read. Roll call vote was taken: Hartman – yes, Bogan – yes, Bughman – yes, Dronsfield – yes, Rowland – yes, Wells – no. Motion carried: 5 yes, 1 no. ORDINANCE NO. 2021-27 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4.13 OF THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL TO ADD JUNETEENTH TO THE SCHEDULE OF EMPLOYEE HOLIDAYS 2nd Reading Motion by Bogan, 2 by Hartman to approve the second reading. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting nd “yes”. RESOLUTION NO 2021-29 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE POSITIONS OF “ELECTRIC TECH/METERING FOREMAN” AND “WATER DISTRIBUTION TECH” 2nd Reading Motion by Hartman, 2nd by Bogan to move the second reading. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. ORDINANCE NO. 2021-31 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH POGGEMEYER DESIGN GROUP, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH REPLACEMENT OF THE EXISTING WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT ULTRAVIOLET DISINFECTION SYSTEM, AN PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE 1st Reading Motion by Rowland, 2nd by Hartman to suspend the rules. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. Motion by Wells, 2nd by Rowland to approve as read. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. ORDINANCE NO. 2021-32 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ASSESSMENTS FOR MOWING FEES, AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE 1st Reading Motion by Hartman, 2nd by Dronsfield to suspend the rules. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. Motion by Hartman, 2nd by Bogan to approve as read. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. ORDINANCE NO. 2021-33 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2021 ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR CERTAIN EXPENSES, AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE 1st Reading Motion by Hartman, 2 by Rowland to suspend the rules. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. nd Motion by Wells, 2nd by Hartman to approve as read. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. 8. OLD BUSINESS - None 9. NEW BUSINESS - None 10. ADJOURN – Motion by Bogan, 2nd by Bughman to adjourn at 7:36 PM