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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 November 1, 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, Interim Village Manager Rosemark, Finance Director Pfeiffer, Law Director Bond, LT Poling, Clerk of Council O’Brien, MSW Director Arntz, Gary Feron, Mike Schneider 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Motion by Dronsfield, 2nd by Bughman to approve the minutes from the October 18, 2021 meeting. 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 $ 72,803.96 205 Police Pension Trust Fund $ 1,508.26 208 Permissive Vehicle Tax $ 1,775.13 209 Law Enforcement Trust $ 427.90 501 Water Fund $ 199,057.50 502 Sewer Fund $ 18,866.86 503 Electric Fund $ 23,196.28 504 Garbage Fund $ 100.00 505 Cable TV Franchise Fund $ 1,800.00 506 Storm Sewer Capital $ 1,329.24 508 Consumer Deposit Fund $ 137.78 Pay 21 $ 114,247.20 Total $ 435,250.11 5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND VILLAGE OFFICIALS  Mayor Schneider  Law Director Bond – Nothing to report  Chief Barfield (absent) – LT Poling reported that several officers would be participating in No Shave November, and the proceeds would be donated to the Tay - Sachs disease foundation.  Finance Director Pfeiffer – Mrs. Pfeiffer mentioned that her summary was included in the packet and offered to answer any questions. She reported that she was expecting a draft audit any time, and that the CIC audit had been completed and was good. She answered questions from Mr. Hartman concerning RITA collections.  Interim Village Manager Rosemark – Mr. Rosemark reported that today was his first official day on the job. He reported that he would be in the office on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and would be available as needed. He mentioned that he had spoken to all of the Department Heads, and had attended the staff meeting. Mayor Schneider thanked Mr. Rosemark, and conveyed his appreciation to him for helping out while the village searches for a new Village Manager.  Public Participation - None  Main Street Wellington – MSW Director Arntz gave her report, and announced upcoming events throughout the village. She mentioned that Main Street would be selling a Welcome to Blackstone calendar during the holidays, portraying photos of village buildings painted for the Netflix movie, Wheat Germ. Ms. Dronsfield reported that she had been hearing many positive remarks regarding downtown. 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES  Finance – Mr. Hartman reported that the committee will meet prior to council on November 15 th, and will discuss the 2022 budget.  Police – Mr. Wells reported that the committee will meet prior to council on November 15 th. He thanked Mr. Rosemark for stepping in to assist the village, and wished his colleagues good luck in the election.  Public Works – Ms. Dronsfield reported that the committee met prior to council. She mentioned that Public Works has begun collecting leaves, installed a salt spreader, and are preparing to install playground equipment at the Rec Park. She reminded residents that the brush pile at Public Works was for brush and  yard waste only.  Utility – Mr. Rowland reported that the committee met prior to council, where Mr. Bealer and Mr. Frenk reviewed their staff reports. He mentioned that they had a brief discussion on water and sewer rates.  Ordinance – Mr. Bughman reported that the committee cancelled the meeting due to lack of business.  Personnel – Mr. Bogan had nothing to report. He complimented Mayor Schneider on his Coffee with the Candidates meeting held on Saturday. 7. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE NO. 2021-43 AN ORDINANCE REVISING SECTION 4.1 OF THE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL, BY SUBSTITUTING NEW APPENDICES “B” AND “C” 3rd Reading Motion by Bogan, 2nd by Hartman to approve the third reading. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. ORDINANCE NO. 2021-44 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE RESTATED PERSONNEL MANUAL BY AMENDING AND RESTATING SECTION 4.9, PERTAINING TO EMPLOYEE INSURANCE, COMMENCING IN 2022 3 rd Reading Motion by Bughman, 2 by Rowland to approve the third reading. Roll call vote was taken with all members nd voting “yes”. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-46 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A WAIVER, AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE REEMPLOYMENT, OF A RETIRING EMPLOYEE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 2nd Reading Motion by Hartman, 2nd by Bughman to move the second reading. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. ORDINANCE NO. 2021-47 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL AGREEMENT FOR THE LORAIN COUNTY SPECIALTY WEAPONS AND TACTICS TEAM 2nd Reading Motion by Wells, 2 by Rowland to move the second reading. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting nd “yes”. ORDINANCE NO. 2121-48 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF THE VILLAGE DIRECTOR OF LAW 1st Reading Executive Session – Motion by Bogan, 2nd by Rowland to enter into executive session, to consider the appointment of a village employee or official at 7:24 PM. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. Motion by Hartman, 2nd by Bogan to resume the regular council meeting at 7:46 PM. Roll call was taken with all members present. 8. OLD BUSINESS - None 9. NEW BUSINESS Football Stadium Thanks – Mr. Bughman thanked all of the volunteers who helped this season at the Football Field and Press box. Kiwanis Candidates Night – Mr. Hartman thanked the Kiwanis for sponsoring Candidates night, and mentioned that he feels encouraged by the number of candidates vs. the amount of open seats. He wished all of the candidate’s good luck, and encouraged everyone to vote. Cemetery Minutes – Ms. Dronsfield mentioned the Cemetery minutes were on the desk. She reported that the cemetery is interested in purchasing a software system, to inventory graves. She further reported that the cemetery will be asking the village to pay $1,200.00 (2/3rds) and for the township to pay $600.00 (1/3 rd). There was some discussion concerning the software. Mayor Schneider asked whether or not the Sexton would be available to attend the Finance committee meeting on Nov. 15 th; Ms. Dronsfield will check into it. She answered questions from Mr. Wells regarding the cemetery minutes. Fall Back – Mayor Schneider reminded residents to set their clocks back one hour on Sunday. Special Council Meeting – Mayor Schneider announced a Special Council Meeting on Thursday November 11th, at 4:15 PM. He reported that the meeting will be held in Executive Session to consider the appointment of a village employee or official. 10. ADJOURN – Motion by Bogan, 2nd by Rowland to adjourn at 7:59 PM