Village Council

Village of Wellington Council Meeting Minutes Hans Schneider, Mayor Council: Gene Hartman-Council President, Steve Boham, Mark Bughman, Helen Dronsfield, Gary Feron, Keith Rowland Council Chambers June 17, 2024 7:00 PM 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Schneider called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance 2. ROLL CALL Councilman Steve Boham – Present Councilman Gary Feron – Present Councilman Mark Bughman – Present Council President Gene Hartman – Present Councilwoman Helen Dronsfield – Present Councilman Keith Rowland – Present Others Present – Mayor Schneider, Village Manager Greever, Finance Director Pfeiffer, Law Director Bond, Chief McPike, Clerk of Council O’Brien, MSW Director Arntz 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Motion by Dronsfield, 2nd by Bughman to approve the minutes from the June 3, 2024 Council Meeting. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. 4. FINANCIAL REPORTS – Motion by Hartman, 2nd by Feron to approve the expenses and pay the bills. Roll call vote was taken with all members present voting “yes”. 101 General Fund $ 71,969.59 201 Street CM&R Fund $ 12,538.97 215 American Rescue Plan Act ’21 $ 32,428.65 301 SPC Assess Bond Retire $ 6,013.32 401 Capital Improvement $ 66,920.16 501 Water Fund $ 119,530.20 502 Sewer Fund $ 237,319.33 503 Electric Fund $ 29,920.96 504 Garbage Fund $ 32,428.92 505 Cable TV Franchise Fund $ 32.45 506 Storm Sewer Capital $ 3,446.48 508 Consumer Deposit Fund $ 178.16 Pay 12 $ 129,487.72 Total $ 742,214.91 5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND VILLAGE OFFICIALS  Mayor Schneider  Law Director Bond – Nothing to report  Chief McPike – Nothing to report  Finance Director Pfeiffer – Nothing to report  Village Manager Greever – Mr. Greever had nothing to add and offered to answer any questions.  Main Street Wellington – MSW Director Arntz gave her report which included a reminder of the July 3&4 events including the ice cream social and Patriots Band on July 3, an upcoming Garden Tour/Home Expo with 8 gardens and kids co-op. She mentioned that the Sundae Café opened on E. Herrick, 4 Hearts Country Bargains moved to 601 S. Main St. and Truly Simple Boutique re-opened with regular hours. 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES  Finance – Mr. Hartman reported that the committee met prior to the Council meeting. He further reported that they discussed the May financials, RITA collections are up $431,000, health care premiums are down $1,000 from last year due to fewer employees. He mentioned that the Fire Board minutes were included in the packet.  Police – Mr. Rowland reported that the committee met prior Council and discussed the May stats, where Chief McPike reported they are having trouble with call totals. He reported that the cruisers are being re- branded, and they discussed OT and PT hours.  Public Works – Ms. Dronsfield reported that the committee met prior to Council. She further reported that the soccer tournaments were extremely successful over the weekend, and there will be baseball tournaments at the Rec. Park this weekend. She mentioned that there is a $15,000 budget for sidewalks this year, and anyone interested in having their sidewalk replace should call the Public Works Dept. to be added to the list.  Utility – Mr. Bughman reported that the committee will meet on July 1.  Ordinance – Mr. Feron reported that the committee met prior to Council and recommends that Council award the Reservoir Drive bid to McB Paving and Sealcoating at $58,780.00. He further reported that the  committee recommends tabling the recreational marijuana dispensary moratorium.  Personnel – Mr. Boham reported that the committee met prior to Council. Motion by Boham, 2 nd by Dronsfield to promote part-time Corporal Adam Smosny to part-time Sergeant at $32.64 per hour. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. Motion by Boham, 2nd by Drosfield to promote part-time patrol officer Steven Kinas to part-time Sergeant at $32.64 per hour. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. Motion by Boham, 2nd by Bughman to hire Kenneth Provoznik as a part-time officer at $29.65 per hour effective after passing a drug screening. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. Motion by Boham, 2nd by Bughman to move part-time officer Kristofer Pinkerton to full-time officer at $27.61 effective after passing a full medical screening per Ohio Police & Fire rules. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. Motion by Boham, 2nd by Rowland to accept the resignation of part-time officer Robert Swope effective June 15, 2024, with regret. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS & QUESTIONS (5 Minutes Per Person For Questions & Comments) MSW Director Arntz reported that the art gallery at Sprenger would be extended as Janeal Hardoby requested, due to Sprenger execs coming to Wellington. She mentioned that one painting had been sold. 8. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 2024-19 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2025 ANNUAL TAX BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES, AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE 3rd Reading Motion by Hartman, 2nd by Rowland to approve the third reading. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2024 ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE TO REFLECT ADDITIONAL REVENUES AND TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN FUNDS AND APPROPRIATIONS, AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE 1st Reading (Requesting Suspension of the Rules) Motion by Rowland, 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”. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR DRIVEWAY RENOVATION AND EXPANSION AT THE UPGROUND RESERVOIR, AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE 1 st Reading (Requesting Suspension of the Rules) Motion by Hartman, 2nd by Feron to amend Sec. 1 to add McB Paving and Sealcoating, and $58,348.00, from account 215-215-52501. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. Motion by Hartman, 2 nd by Bughman to suspend the rules. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. Motion by Hartman, 2 nd by Bughman to approve as amended. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-26 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE PROHIBITING LICENSEES OF THE ADULT USE CANNABIS CONTROL PROGRAM FROM OPERATING WITHIN THE VILLAGE 1st Reading Motion by Feron, 2 by Bughman to table ordinance 2024-26. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. nd 9. OLD BUSINESS – None 10. NEW BUSINESS Great Job WSA – Mr. Hartman thanked the Wellington Soccer Association for doing a prenominal job with the weekend soccer tournaments, at the Rec. Park. MSW Director Arntz added that the 3V3 tournament is the largest in Ohio. Ms. Dronsfield mentioned that there were many people downtown between the soccer games. Thanks Dave Bealer – Mr. Boham thanked Superintendent Bealer for showing him around the substations, and for introducing him to the Electric Dept. employees!! 11. ADJOURN – Motion by Feron, 2nd by Bughman to adjourn at 7:44 PM