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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 15, 2021 7:49 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, Council Elect Gary Feron, Interim Village Manager Rosemark, Steve Dupee, Jonathan Greever, Finance Director Pfeiffer, Law Director Bond, Chief Barfield, Public Works Supt. Brasee, Electric Supt. Bealer, Water/WW Supt. Frenk, Clerk of Council O’Brien, LT Poling, Mike Schneider, MSW Director Arntz 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Motion by Wells, 2nd by Bogan to approve the minutes from the November 1, 2021 Council Meeting, and the November 11, 2021 Council Special Session 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 $ 30,627.30 208 Permissive Vehicle Tax $ 5,234.46 209 Law Enforcement Trust $ 2,752.55 401 Capital Improvement $ 21,383.78 501 Water Fund $ 7,306.60 502 Sewer Fund $ 4,622.35 503 Electric Fund $ 12,991.68 505 Cable TV Franchise Fund $ 598.33 506 Storm Sewer Capital $ 1,604.18 508 Consumer Deposit Refunds $ 925.58 Pay 22 $ 107,122.49 Total $ 195,112.30 5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND VILLAGE OFFICIALS  Mayor Schneider – Mayor Schneider presented Steve Dupee with an appreciation of service resolution and a Key to the Village. Mr. Dupee was met with applause. Mayor Schneider introduced the new Village Manager, Jonathan Greever, to the audience, and thanked the Superintendents for the facility tours and meet and greet earlier in the day.  Law Director Bond – Nothing to report  Chief Barfield – Nothing to report  Finance Director Pfeiffer – Mrs. Pfeiffer reported that her summary was included in the packet and offered to answer any questions.  Interim Village Manager Rosemark – Mr. Rosemark reported that Mr. Frenk had received the ODNR fishing agreement, and will include it in the next council packet. He mentioned that they had been in contact with Dave Kidder from Republic Services regarding recent problems with refuse collection, and reported that the issues are being resolved.  Public Participation - None  Main Street Wellington – MSW Director Arntz reported that Small Business Saturday would take place on November 27th from 9 AM – 4 PM and urged residents to shop locally. She mentioned that the last 1 st Friday event, Winter Wonderland, would take place on Friday December 3rd, with the tree lighting ceremony to follow. 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES  Finance – Mr. Hartman reported that the committee met prior to council and discussed the 2022 budget at length. He thanked Mr. Dupee for the arduous task of preparing the budget, and returning to present it. He mentioned that the RITA collections were up 7.7% from last year. Motion by Hartman, 2nd by Wells to approve the Lorain County Specialized Rescue Response Contract, at $.35 per resident, $1,679.00 for the year. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”.   Police – Mr. Wells reported that the committee met prior to council and discussed the idea of creating a paid Auxiliary, an extended monthly report discussion, and the general state of the department’s ability to pay and retain staff. He further reported that the committee will meet again on December 6 th prior to council. Mr. Wells mentioned that he had learned that Linda Navarre would be moving. He further mentioned that Mrs. Navarre spearheaded the remodel of the Council Chambers and the Town Hall Foyer, and she had also published a book on the local cemeteries. He strongly suggested preparing a resolution of thanks to present to Mrs. Navarre, for her service to the Village.  Public Works – Mrs. Dronsfield reported that the committee will met prior to council on December 6 th. She mentioned that the Cemetery Board will meet on Wednesday at 9AM. She answered questions from Mr. Hartman regarding the proposed software system at the Cemetery.  Utility – Mr. Rowland reported that the committee will met prior to council on December 6 th.  Ordinance – Mr. Bughman reported that the committee will meet prior to council on December 6 th.  Personnel – Mr. Bogan had nothing to report. 7. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 2021-46 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A WAIVER, AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE REEMPLOYMENT, OF A RETIRING EMPLOYEE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 3rd Reading Motion by Bogan, 2 by Hartman to move the third reading. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting nd “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 3rd Reading Motion by Hartman, 2 by Bogan to move the third 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 2nd Reading Motion by Wells, 2 by Bogan to move the 2 reading. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. nd nd ORDINANCE NO. 2021-49 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2021 ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE TO REFLECT ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURES IN CONNECTION WITH CHANGING THE VILLAGE’S HEALTHCARE INSURER, AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE 1 st Reading Motion by Wells, 2nd by Rowland 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”. ORDINANCE NO. 2021-50 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2021 ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE TO REFLECT ADDITIONAL REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES, AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE 1st Reading Motion by Rowland, 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 New Village Manger – Motion by Hartman, 2nd by Wells to hire Jonathan Greever as Village Manager at $110,000 per year, effective December 13th, pending testing. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. Coffee with the Mayor – Mayor Schneider announced that Tim Alcorn would be in attendance at the next Coffee with the Mayor on November 27th. Superior Band – Mr. Bughman announced that the High School Band received a Superior rating at their competition. Presenting: A Christmas Story – Mrs. Dronsfield announced that the production of A Christmas Story would be at the Patricia Lindley Performing Arts Center, and encouraged residents to attend. Happy Thanksgiving! – Mayor Schneider wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! 10. ADJOURN – Motion by Bughman, 2nd by Bogan to adjourn at 8:17 PM