Village Council

Village of Wellington Council Meeting Minutes Hans Schneider, Mayor Council: Gene Hartman-Council President, Mark Bughman, Helen Dronsfield, Gary Feron Keith Rowland and Guy Wells Council Chambers June 20, 2023 7:30 PM 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Schneider called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance 2. ROLL CALL Councilman Mark Bughman – Present Council President Gene Hartman – Present Councilwoman Helen Dronsfield – Absent Councilman Keith Rowland – Present Councilman Gary Feron – Absent Councilman Guy Wells – Present Others Present – Mayor Schneider, Village Manager Greever, Finance Director Pfeiffer, Law Director Bond, LT. Poling, Clerk of Council O’Brien, MSW Rep. Shannon Meeks 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Motion by Wells, 2nd by Rowland to approve the minutes from the June 5, 2023 Council Meeting. Roll call vote was taken with all members present 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 present voting “yes”. 101 General Fund $ 65,168.49 201 Street CM&R Fund $ 9,504.91 290 Caring Fund $ 200.00 301 SPC Assess Bond Retire $ 14,317.66 401 Capital Improvement $ 71,674.20 501 Water Fund $ 141,106.82 502 Sewer Fund $ 189,360.42 503 Electric Fund $ 28,447.18 504 Garbage Fund $ 30,240.90 505 Cable TV Franchise Fund $ 32.45 506 Storm Sewer Capital $ 60,366.42 508 Consumer Deposit Fund $ 732.64 Pay 12 $ 130,450.76 Total $ 741,593.85 5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND VILLAGE OFFICIALS  Mayor Schneider  Law Director Bond – Nothing to report  Chief McPike (Absent) – Lt. Poling – Nothing to report  Finance Director Pfeiffer – Nothing to report  Village Manager Greever – Village Manager Greever had nothing to add to his report. Mayor Schneider congratulated Mr. Greever on the birth of his son Benjamin.  Public Participation - None  Main Street Wellington – Shannon Meeks reported on the upcoming July 3rd and 4th celebrations. She also mentioned that the Fair mural should be finished and installed by August 1st. 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES  Finance – Mr. Hartman reported that the committee met prior to council and discussed RITA collections which are up 8.2%, healthcare premiums which are up, but 6% less than Lorain County’s healthcare in 2021. Motion by Hartman, 2nd by Rowland to hire Mason Daniels, seasonal summer employee for the Public Works Dept. at $11.00 per hour to be paid from water distribution, effective immediately. Roll call vote was taken with all members present voting “yes”.  Police – Mr. Wells reported that the committee met prior to council and had a discussion concerning purchasing radios, and a dispatch console. He reported that the committee made a motion to recommend to council to move forward with the purchase. Motion by Wells, 2nd by Hartman to hold a special council meeting on Thursday June 22, 2023 at Noon. Roll call vote was taken with all members present voting “yes”. Motion by Wells, 2nd by Bughman to hire Joanna Gonzalez as a part time dispatcher at $18.18 per hour, effective after passing drug testing. Roll call vote was taken with all members present voting “yes”.  Public Works – Will meet on July 10th prior to council.  Utility – Mr. Rowland reported the committee will meet prior to council on July 10 th.  Ordinance – Mr. Bughman reported that the committee will meet prior to council on July 10 th if there is business to discuss.  Personnel – Mr. Rowland reported that the committee will meet as needed. 7. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE NO. 2023-20 AN ORDINANCE RENAMING A SEGMENT OF CLAY STREET, AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE 2nd Reading (Public Hearing Scheduled on July 7 ) Motion by Hartman to amend the date of the Public Hearing to prior to council th on July 10, 2023. Roll call vote was taken with all members present voting “yes”. Motion by Rowland, 2 nd by Bughman to move the second reading. Roll call vote was taken with all members present voting “yes”. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-21 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2023 TAX BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES, AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE 1st Reading (Requesting a suspension of the rules) ORDINANCE NO. 2023-22 AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING DOLLAR BANK AS AN ADDITIONAL DEPOSITORY, AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE 1st Reading ORDINANCE NO. 2023-23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2023 ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR CERTAIN EXPENSES, AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE 1st Reading (Requesting a suspension of the rules) ORDINANCE NO. 2023-24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH THE ACQUISITION OF MOBILE RADIO EQUIPMENT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, APPROPRIATING FUNDS NEEDED FOR SUCH PURCHASE, AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE 1st Reading 8. OLD BUSINESS – Soccer Tournament at the Rec. Park – Mayor Schneider mentioned that the Soccer League changed the start time of the soccer tournament, and he and Gary Feron missed the opening ceremony as they hadn’t been informed of the change. He further mentioned that he heard they had a great turn out. 9. NEW BUSINESS - None 10. ADJOURN – Motion by Hartman, 2nd by Bughman to adjourn at 7:46 PM