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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 Revised 09/20/21 Council Chambers September 7, 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 (teleconference/considered absent), Finance Director Pfeiffer, Law Director Bond, Chief Barfield, Clerk of Council O’Brien, Gary Feron, MSW Director Arntz, Mike Schneider, Audry Gargas, Gene Gargas, Sheila St. Clair, Denzil St. Clair, Marilyn Teeple, Larry Thearer Jr., Brenda Leiby, Randy Leiby 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Motion by Wells, 2nd by Rowland to approve the minutes from the August 2, 2021 meeting and the August 12, 2021 meeting. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. 4. 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 $ 36,182.19 201 Street CM&R Fund $ 3,789.23 208 Permissive Vehicle Tax $ 1,809.00 211 Cemetery $ 197.93 501 Water Fund $ 47,825.85 502 Sewer Fund $ 6,584.53 503 Electric Fund $ 13,733.30 505 Cable TV Franchise Fund $ 27.50 506 Storm Sewer Capital $ 141.63 508 Consumer Deposit Refunds $ 510.30 Pay 16 $ 114,820.75 Total $ 225,622.21 5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND VILLAGE OFFICIALS  Mayor Schneider  Law Director Bond – Nothing to report  Chief Barfield – Chief Barfield reminded citizens that school is back in session, and asked them to use caution. Mayor Schneider asked whether or not the mobile speed detection sign has been in use; Chief Barfield reported that it is being repaired. Ms. Dronsfield added that with school back in session, there are a lot of extracurricular activities going on and a lot of extra traffic, and asked drivers to be aware.  Finance Director Pfeiffer – Mrs. Pfeiffer mentioned that her summary was included in the packet and offered to answer any questions. She reported that the audit is still underway. There was some discussion concerning the audit.  Village Manager Dupee – Mr. Dupee (who was attending by teleconference and considered absent) mentioned that his report and those of the superintendents were included in the packet, and offered to answer any questions. Mr. Hartman reported that the Police Station rebid is proposed for some time in September, with an opening in October. Mr. Dupee answered questions from Mr. Wells regarding an item in his staff report concerning the termination of two long-term power contracts for wind and landfill gas generation.  Public Participation – The Lorain County Bee Keepers Association was in attendance, with Sheila St. Clair and Randy Leiby updating Council on Bee City business, and an upcoming event on Saturday Sept. 11th at the Fairgrounds. Mr. Hartman commended the Bee Keepers Association for their work in the Bee Barn at the Fair this year.  Main Street Wellington – MSW Director Arntz gave her report which included Connect to a Cause on Sept. 16th, Caring for Elderly Buildings by Heritage Ohio on Sept. 22 nd, the fall flower pot contest, and Fall in Love with Wellington festival on October 1st and 2nd at Union School Park. 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES  Finance – Mr. Hartman reported that the committee will meet prior to council on September 20 th. He mentioned that SLCAD minutes were included in the packet.   Police – Mr. Wells reported that the committee met prior to council. Motion by Wells, 2 nd by Hartman to hire Steven Black as a part time dispatcher, at $15.53 per hour, effective immediately. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. Mr. Wells thanked Mayor Schneider for addressing the matter of foul language on yard signs and banners, which was included in his newsletter.  Public Works – Ms. Dronsfield reported that the committee met prior to council where Mr. Brasee updated the committee on recent projects. She answered questions from Mr. Wells concerning the Cemetery Board minutes which were included in the packet.  Utility – Mr. Rowland reported that the committee met prior to council and discussed the brief electric outage this morning was due to a raccoon. He mentioned that they will be lowering the reservoir for repair of the outlet and the catwalk.  Ordinance – Mr. Bughman reported that the committee met prior to council and approved the minutes.  Personnel – Mr. Bogan had nothing to report at this time. 7. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 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 FURNISH AND ADMINISTRATION OF EMPLOYEE HEALTHCARE BENEFITS 2nd Reading Motion by Bogan, 2nd by Hartman to move the second reading. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. 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) 2nd Reading Motion by Bogan, 2nd by Hartman to move the second reading. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. ORDINANCE NO. 2021-38 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO SELL AT INTERNET AUCTION MOTOR VEHICLES WHICH ARE NO LONGER NEEDED FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES 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”. ORDINANCE NO. 2021-39 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2021 ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR CERTAIN REVENUES AND EXPENSES, 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 Hartman to approve as read. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. 8. OLD BUSINESS - None 9. NEW BUSINESS Home Football Game – Mr. Bughman reported that the Dukes football game will be the 4th home game in a row, and invited residents to come cheer on the Dukes. 10. ADJOURN – Motion by Bogan, 2nd by Bughman to adjourn at 7:38 PM