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 Council Chambers August 2, 2021 7:05 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, Finance Director Pfeiffer, Chief Barfield, Clerk of Council O’Brien, Mike Schneider 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Mr. Wells asked that the minutes be amended to reflect his announcement of a Police Committee meeting prior to council on August 2nd. Motion by Dronsfield, 2nd by Rowland to approve the minutes from the July 19, 2021 meeting as amended. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. 4. FINANCIAL REPORTS – Motion by Hartman, 2nd by Rowland to approve the expenses and pay the bills. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. 101 General Fund $ 106,380.26 201 Street CM&R Fund $ 8,500.05 208 Permissive Vehicle Tax $ 7,264.38 290 Caring Fund $ 200.00 401 Capital Improvement $ 21,392.94 501 Water Fund $ 29,622.86 502 Sewer Fund $ 29,328.14 503 Electric Fund $ 33,067.36 Power Bills $ 525,632.37 504 Garbage Fund $ 29,419.00 505 Cable TV Franchise Fund $ 27.50 506 Storm Sewer Capital $ 2,314.17 508 Consumer Deposit Refunds $ 420.83 Pay 14 $ 129,524.06 Pay 15 $ 118,815.89 Total $ 1,041,909.81 5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND VILLAGE OFFICIALS  Mayor Schneider  Law Director Bond - Absent  Chief Barfield – Chief Barfield thanked the Public Works Dept. for painting Safety Town, and invited the public to attend the safety services National Night Out, tomorrow evening from 6 PM – 9 PM, in front of the Town Hall.  Finance Director Pfeiffer – Mrs. Pfeiffer reported that her summary was included in the packet, and mentioned that the audit was still in process.  Village Manager Dupee – Mr. Dupee reported that his report and those of the superintendents were included in the packet. He asked council to make a motion to reject all bids received for the Police Station project, and rebid at a later date. Motion by Wells, 2nd by Hartman to reject all bids received on July 21, 2021 for the Police Station project, and to rebid when staff deems it appropriate to proceed. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”.  Public Participation - None  Main Street Wellington – Mr. Wells reported that Friday August 6th was the First Friday event, from 4 PM – 7 PM, with a petting farm and a tractor parade. He further reported that September 3 rd will be the First Friday event from 4 PM – 7 PM, sponsored by Scent Depot. He mentioned that forms are available to enter the flower pot decorating contest, and the Main Street office will be closed on August 12 th and 13th. 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES  Finance – Mr. Hartman reported that the committee will meet prior to council on September 7 th. Motion by Hartman, 2nd by Bughman to move the September 6th meeting to September 7th due to the Labor Day holiday. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”.  Police – Mr. Wells reported that the committee met prior to council and discussed the Police Station bids.   Public Works – Ms. Dronsfield reported that the committee met prior to council, where Bob Brasee updated the committee on various projects including mowing and concrete projects. She mentioned the plan for removing and replacing trees downtown, and repairing the concrete sidewalks and curbing which will probably take place after Christmas. Mr. Bughman mentioned a field which was mowed and baled near the High School. Mr. Wells thanked Mrs. Dronsfield for having the Cemetery minutes included in the council packet, and was happy to see that they are working on correcting erosion problems around the headstones.  Utility – Mr. Rowland reported that the committee met prior to council and discussed staff reports. He reported that all of the staff at the Water Plant had passed their lab recertification’s, and congratulated them. He mentioned that OEPA was in to inspect the Wastewater Treatment plant, and received a very good letter from OEPA regarding the site visit.  Ordinance – Mr. Bughman reported that the committee met prior to council and discussed engine breaks. Mr. Bughman reminded residents to refrain from putting signs in the tree lawn as they will be removed by the Zoning Inspector.  Personnel – Mr. Bogan reported that the committee met prior to council and discussed insurance issues, employee contributions, and mentioned that the ordinance to join BORMA was on the agenda for a first reading tonight. 7. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 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 3rd Reading Motion by Bogan, 2 by Hartman to move the third 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” 3rd Reading Motion by Rowland, 2nd by Hartman to move the third reading. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-34 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT TO JOIN BUCKEYE OHIO RISK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION BENEFITS POOL (BORMA) FOR THE FURNISHING AND ADMINISTRATION OF EMPLOYEE HEALTHCARE BENEFITS 1st Reading RESOLUTION NO. 2021-35 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE TO SERVE AS WELLINGTON’S REPRESENTATIVES ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BUCKEYE OHIO RISK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION BENEFITS POOL (BORMA) 1st Reading RESOLUTION NO. 2021-36 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OHIO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND/OR LOCAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM(S) AND TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS AS REQUIRED, AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE 1st Reading Motion by Hartman, 2nd by Wells to suspend the rules. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. Motion by Wells, 2nd by Bughman to approve as read. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. 8. OLD BUSINESS - None 9. NEW BUSINESS Dukes Football Game – Mr. Bughman reported that the Dukes home game was one week early this year, and will be played on Friday August 20th. Montrose Kia – Mayor Schneider announced Montrose Kia Cares Campaign, celebrating First Responders and small business in Lorain County. He mentioned that he has given out the names Skip Gentry, Tim Barfield, and Mike Wetherbee, who may be contacted to participate in a pod cast. They will be sending out 50 lunches from a village restaurant to the safety services. He further mentioned that they would also be making thirteen $1,000 donations to deserving nonprofits in Lorain County. He thanked the safety services for all of the things they do for the community. 10. ADJOURN – Motion by Bogan, 2nd by Bughman to adjourn at 7:25 PM