Village Council

Village of Wellington Council Meeting Minutes Hans Schneider, Mayor Council: Gene Hartman-Council President, Mark Bughman, Helen Dronsfield, Gary Feron, Keith Rowland Council Chambers January 16, 2024 7:19 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 – Present Councilman Keith Rowland – Present Councilman Gary Feron – Present 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Motion by Feron, 2nd by Rowland to approve the minutes from the January 2, 2023 special session council meeting minutes and the January 2, 2023 council meeting minutes. 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 $ 89,346.07 201 Street CM&R Fund $ 586.06 208 Permissive Vehicle Tax $ 8,955.16 401 Capital Improvement $ 13,362.99 501 Water Fund $ 26,735.18 502 Sewer Fund $ 22,379.17 503 Electric Fund $ 31,190.42 505 Cable TV Franchise Fund $ 32.45 506 Storm Sewer Capital $ 2,156.08 508 Consumer Deposit Fund $ 585.17 Pay 1 $ 123,572.05 Total $ 318,900.80 5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND VILLAGE OFFICIALS  Mayor Schneider  Law Director Bond – Nothing to report.  Chief McPike – Nothing to report.  Finance Director Pfeiffer – Absent, on vacation.  Village Manager Greever – Nothing to add.  Public Participation - None  Main Street Wellington – MSW Arntz gave her report, which included the Annual Meeting on Thurs. Jan. 18th at the Elms Retirement Village at 6:30 PM. She mentioned that Amy Szmania from the LCCC Community Center would be the speaker, and invited everyone to attend. She mentioned Support Local Saturday, January 20th, and February 17th, a Designer Purse Raffle on February 10th, and Kiwanis Pancake Day February 9th from 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM, and 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, tickets are $6.00. 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES  Finance – Mr. Hartman reported that the committee will meet on February 5th, prior to Council. He mentioned that the SLCAD minutes were included in packet, and two employees were promoted to Lieutenant, Rachel Marcum and Evan Thomas.  Police – Mr. Rowland reported that the committee met prior to council and discussed December stats and overtime reports. Motion by Rowland, 2nd by Feron to accept the resignations of Lilly Posthlewait as part time dispatcher effective Dec. 31, 2023, and Rick Kimbler, Auxiliary Capt. Effective Dec. 31, 2023. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. Motion by Rowland, 2 nd by Feron to promote Joshua Kelly from Auxiliary Officer to Auxiliary Captain at $17.07 per hour, with no additional raise in April, and a 6 month probationary period. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. Motion by Rowland, 2nd by Feron to hire Adam Januszewski as full time officer at $24.12 per hour, effective after passing drug testing and medical screening, with a 6 month probationary period. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. Motion by Rowland, 2nd by Feron to hire Tom Anadiotis as a part time officer at $26.02 per hour, effective after passing drug screeing, with a 6 month probationary period. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”.  Public Works – Ms. Dronsfield reported that the committee will meet on February 5th, prior to Council.  Utility – Mr. Bughman reported that the committee will meet on February 5th, prior to Council.  Ordinance – Mr. Feron reported that the committee will meet on February 5th, at 5:00 PM.  Personnel – Mr. Rowland reported that the next meeting is TBD. 7. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 2024-02 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE PUBLIC DEPOSITORIES FOR ACTIVE AND INTERIM FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS AND DEPOSIT VILLAGE FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH, AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE 2 nd Reading (Requesting Suspension of the Rules) Motion by Hartman, 2nd by Feron to suspend the rules. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. Motion by Rowland, 2nd by Feron to approve as read. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-03 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE PUBLIC DEPOSITORIES FOR ACTIVE AND INTERIM FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS AND DEPOSIT VILLAGE FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH, AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE 1 st Reading ORDINANCE NO. 2024-04 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES OF OHIO, INC., ESTABLISHING NEW BILLING RATES FOR RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE PICKUP IN THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON, AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE 1 st Reading (Requesting Suspension of the Rules) Motion by Hartman, 2 by Bughman to amend section #2 to read February nd 2024, and to suspend the rules. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. Motion by Rowland, 2 nd by Bughman to approve as amended. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-05 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH EATON CORPORATION TO ACQUIRE EQUIPMENT, INSTALLATION AND IMPLEMENTATION ADVICE, LICENSING OF SOFTWARE, AND MAINTENANCE TO IMPLEMENT AN ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE 1st Reading (Requesting Suspension of the Rules) Motion by Hartman, 2 by Feron to suspend the rules. Roll call vote was taken nd with all members voting “yes”. Motion by Rowland, 2nd by Bughman to approve as read. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-06 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH GOVERNMENT CAPITAL CORPORATION TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR THE ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM, AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE 1 st Reading (Requesting Suspension of the Rules) Motion by Hartman, 2nd by Feron to suspend the rules. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. Motion by Rowland, 2nd by Bughman to approve as read. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-07 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN ESCROW DEPOSIT AGREEMENT WITH BOK FINANCIAL AND GOVERNMENT CAPITAL CORPORATION TO PROVIDE FOR THE DELIVERY, HOLDING, AND RELEASE OF FUNDS NECESSARY TO FINANCE THE ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM PROJECT, AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE 1 st Reading (Requesting Suspension of the Rules) Motion by Hartman, 2nd by Feron to suspend the rules. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. Motion by Rowland, 2nd by Bughman to approve as read. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. 8. OLD BUSINESS – None 9. NEW BUSINESS Coffee with the Mayor – Mayor Schneider invited resident to join him on Saturday January 20 th from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM at Bread and Brew. Student Review – Ms. Dronsfield reviewed the Council meeting with the Government students by breaking some of tonight’s information down, and explaining how and why the information is handled and voted on. Republic Contract – Mayor Schneider announced that a new contract has been negotiated with Republic Services, with a 7 year renewal, and weekly bulk item pickup, with a limit of 6 items weekly. 10. ADJOURN – Motion by Feron, 2nd by Bughman to adjourn at 7:41 AM