Regular Council Meeting Thursday, February 16, 2006 Mayor Dave France called the meeting to order. Roll Call: Robert Cochrun present, Jason Mattern present, Robert Martin Sr. present, Bob Gale present, Matt Parise present, Thomas Bottorf present. Officials: Mayor Dave France present, Solicitor Christopher D. Becker present, Clerk Treasurer Mike Payne present, Administrator Walt Ziemba present. Moment of Silence Pledge of Allegiance Reading of Minutes Motion by Thomas Bottorf, second by Jason Mattern to approve the minutes from the regular Council Meeting held February 2, 2006 as corrected. Vote: Robert Cochrun yea, Jason Mattern yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea, Bob Gale present, Matt Parise yea, Thomas Bottorf yea. Motion passed 6-0. Persons Appearing Before Council Ron Mussie and Bob Mathieu from (Chase) Bank One asked Council to approve a mortgage and equipment loan between the Wintersville Fire Department and (Chase) Bank One. Motion by Robert Cochrun, second by Bob Gale to have the first reading of the Ordinance approving the loan to the Wintersville Volunteer Fire Department. Vote: Robert Cochrun yea, Jason Mattern yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea, Bob Gale present, Matt Parise yea, Thomas Bottorf yea. Motion passed 6-0. Walter Byron, John Russell Construction requested the Village provide sewage service to a property on State Route 43 owned by Bill Mitchell. He said that a restaurant would be constructed on the property which is just outside the Village. Walt Ziemba said that he and Perry Pool would need to meet with Walter Byron to go over a few matters. Matt Parise asked if the restaurant would be willing to use the Village's water and sanitation as will as sewage services. Walter Byron said they would take all the utilities. Walt Ziemba said that he thought the County would need to provide the water. Chris Becker said he would review the matter to see if the Village could provide all the services to the property. Reading of Ordinances and/or Resolutions Ordinance 2006-01: An Ordinance increasing the pay of the Public Works Supervisor, the Police Chief, and the Administrator was read for the 3rd time. Motion by Matt Parise, second by Bob Gale to approve Ordinance 2006-01. Vote: Robert Cochrun yea, Jason Mattern yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea, Bob Gale present, Matt Parise yea, Thomas Bottorf nay. Motion passed 5-1. Ordinance 2006-02: An Ordinance allowing the right of entry concerning water meters was read for the first time. Ordinance 2006-03: An Ordinance concerning water tap fees was read for the first time. Ordinance 2006-04: An Ordinance concerning sewer tap fees was read for the first time. Ordinance 2006-05: An Ordinance authorizing the sale of a sludge truck was read for the first time. Motion by Matt Parise, second by Bob Gale to suspend the rules and waive the 2nd and 3rd readings for Ordinance 2006-05. Vote: Robert Cochrun yea, Jason Mattern yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea, Bob Gale present, Matt Parise yea, Thomas Bottorf yea. Motion passed 6-0. Ordinance 2006-05: An Ordinance authorizing the sale of a sludge truck was read for the 2nd and 3rd times. Motion by Matt Parise, second by Robert Martin Sr. to approve Ordinance 2006-05. Vote: Robert Cochrun yea, Jason Mattern yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea, Bob Gale present, Matt Parise yea, Thomas Bottorf yea. Motion passed 6-0. Ordinance 2006-06: An Ordinance to approve a loan agreement between (Chase) Bank One and the Wintersville Volunteer Fire Department was read for the first time. Motion by Robert Cochrun, second by Matt Parise to suspend the rules for the 2nd and 3rd reading of Ordinance 2006-06. Vote: Robert Cochrun yea, Jason Mattern yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea, Bob Gale present, Matt Parise yea, Thomas Bottorf yea. Motion passed 6-0. Ordinance 2006-06: An Ordinance to approve a loan agreement between (Chase) Bank One and the Wintersville Volunteer Fire Department was read for the 2nd and 3rd times. Motion by Thomas Bottorf, second by Robert Martin Sr. to approve Ordinance 2006-06. Vote: Robert Cochrun yea, Jason Mattern yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea, Bob Gale present, Matt Parise yea, Thomas Bottorf yea. Motion passed 6-0. Reports, Announcements, and Communications Mayor Dave France announced that the Village offices would be closed Monday, February 20, 2006 in observance of President's Day. Thomas Bottorf said that during the Finance Meeting held earlier in the day the committee recommended that the Village commit to paying 50% of the non grant costs of the Garden-Meadow Road water line and road project. Motion by Thomas Bottorf, second by Bob Gale for the Village to pay 50% of the required Issue II Grant match for the Garden-Meadow road water line and road project. Vote: Robert Cochrun yea, Jason Mattern yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea, Bob Gale present, Matt Parise yea, Thomas Bottorf yea. Motion passed 6-0. Walt Ziemba said that a survey would be taking place in the area to see if additional grant funding could be obtained because of income levels of residents. Administrator's Report Walt Ziemba said that Mayor Dave France and Council had been exhausting all avenues and implementing all corrective action in addressing the water loss problem. He said in the next few weeks the Village would be working on eliminating 50 percent of the water loss. Walt Ziemba said that a traffic control box was damaged February 6, 2006 in a hit and run accident and the cost to repair it is $12,386. He said a temporary repair was done at a cost of $817. He reported that a claim for the damage had been submitted to the Village's insurance company. Walt Ziemba said that a Sanitation holiday schedule had been prepared and would be posted downstairs. Council suggested putting the information on the website and issuing a July 2006 to July 2007 schedule in the July Water bills that would be sent out with other information that would require being put in an envelope. Walt Ziemba said that a copy of the recreational funding request was included in Council's packet of information. Unfinished Business Chris Becker said that he had submitted to Council an opinion on sharing services with other entities. Walt Ziemba reported that the green water sample that Mr. Hansen had brought to the previous meeting had 28 times the allowable amount of copper limit. He said that the problem with his water must be in his line and that he had suggested that Mr. Hansen contact a plumber to look at his lines. Mayor Dave France said he would like to see the Ordinance Committee meet to discuss digitizing Ordinances. New Business Robert Martin Sr. said that he was still working on the pool project. Robert Cochrun said he would like to discuss some annexation issues at an Annexation Committee meeting. Robert Cochrun said that he would like Council to support Jefferson Community College's 1 mill renewal levy that is up for vote on May 2, 2006. Motion by Robert Cochrun, second by Jason Mattern to have the Solicitor prepare a resolution supporting Jefferson Community College's 1 mill levy renewal in May. Vote: Robert Cochrun yea, Jason Mattern yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea, Bob Gale present, Matt Parise yea, Thomas Bottorf yea. Motion passed 6-0. Motion by Matt Parise, second by Thomas Bottorf to send to Jack Gilmore a letter that the village would commit to purchase the majority of water from the County for the remainder of the contract period that Wintersville has with the County. Jason Mattern praised Neidengard's Cycle Center for 100 Years of operation and suggested that the Village do all they can to attract new businesses and support current businesses. Motion by Thomas Bottorf, second by Matt Parise to approve the recommendations of the Finance Committee on how to handle billing customers that the water department cannot ascertain meter readings. Vote: Robert Cochrun yea, Jason Mattern yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea, Bob Gale present, Matt Parise yea, Thomas Bottorf yea. Motion passed 6-0. Motion by Robert Martin Sr., second by Robert Cochrun to pay bills approved by Council as funds become available. Vote: Robert Cochrun yea, Jason Mattern yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea, Bob Gale present, Matt Parise yea, Thomas Bottorf yea. Motion passed 6-0. For the Good of the Village Robert Laukert, Rex Ave., said that the registration form going out to businesses should have a numbering system associated with it. Robert Laukert also said that he would like to discuss the RITA tax rolls at the next Finance Committee meeting. Motion By Robert Martin Sr., second by Matt Parise to go into executive session to discuss water contract negotiations and pending litigation matters. Vote: Robert Cochrun yea, Jason Mattern yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea, Bob Gale present, Matt Parise yea, Thomas Bottorf yea. Motion passed 6-0. Motion by Bob Gale, second by Robert Martin Sr. to return to regular session. Vote: Robert Cochrun yea, Jason Mattern yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea, Bob Gale present, Matt Parise yea, Thomas Bottorf yea. Motion passed 6-0. Motion by Robert Martin Sr., second by Matt Parise to adjourn. Vote: Robert Cochrun yea, Jason Mattern yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea, Bob Gale present, Matt Parise yea, Thomas Bottorf yea. Motion passed 6-0. Next regular Council meeting is Thursday, March 2, 2006 at 7:00 PM. Disclaimer: These are a draft of the minutes and not deemed official until approved by Council. Mike Payne, Clerk Treasurer Dave France, Mayor