Regular Council Meeting

Thursday, February 20, 2003

Meeting called to order by Mayor Robert E. Cochrun

Roll Call: John Synodinos present, Dave France yea, Thomas Bottorf present, Robert Martin Sr. present, Beth Rupert
present, Dave Smith present.

Officials: Mayor Robert E. Cochrun present, Solicitor Christopher D. Becker absent, Clerk Treasurer Mike Payne
present, Administrator Gary R. Folden absent.

Moment of Silence

Pledge of Allegiance

Motion by Thomas Bottorf, second by Robert Martin Sr. to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held
February 6, 2003.

Persons Appearing Before Council

Pat Davis, representing the Bicentennial Committee for Jefferson County asked for a copy of the Resolution in support
of the Bicentennial efforts.

Dan Holladay, of Aladdin Signs, explained the situation for a sign that he had made for his client Rock of Ages
Memorials (formerly Haslip Memorials). He explainedthat a permit had been obtained to put up a sign on the west
end of the business's property on Main Street but that the sign would have to be located on a Village
right-of-way to avoid utilities lines. Mr. Holladay presented Council members with a drawing of the pertinent
locations and asked for Council's approval to locate the
sign on the Village's right-of-way.

John Synodinos asked if the sign would create any obstructions?

Mr. Holladay assured Council that the sign would not obstruct any traffic.

Beth Rupert and Dave France suggested that Solicitor Chris Becker draw up an agreement between the property owners
and the Village that would include the right for the Village to have the sign removed in the future at the property
owner's expense if the Village needed to access the right-of-way.

Mr. Holladay said that he has had the sign built for some time and would appreciate getting the approval as soon a
possible to install it.

Motion by John Synodinos, second by Robert Martin Sr. to approve a variance to allow Aladdin Signs to install a
sign for Rock of Ages Memorials contingent on the property owner signing a written agreement listing the terms and
conditions that would be prepared by the Solicitor.

Vote: John Synodinos yea, Dave France yea, Thomas Bottorf yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea, Beth Rupert yea, Dave Smith yea.

Motion passed 6-0.

Ordinances and/or Resolutions
Mayor Cochrun had resolution 2003-02 regarding the support of the WODA Senior housing project, read again for
clarification purposes only.

Resolution 2003-03: A resolution supporting the Bicentennial efforts was read.

Motion by Dave Smith, second by Thomas Bottorf to approve Resolution 2003-03.

Vote: John Synodinos yea, Dave France yea, Thomas Bottorf yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea, Beth Rupert yea, Dave Smith yea.

Motion passed 6-0.

Reports, Announcements and Communications

Mayor Cochrun announced that a Planning Commission meeting would be held to discuss an issue concerning Taylor
Roofing.

Mayor Cochrun asked Council to approve the appointment of Dave Smith and Thomas Bottorf as representatives to the
Enterprise Zone Tax Incentive Review Council.

Motion by Beth Rupert, second by John Synodinos to approve the appointment of Dave Smith and Thomas Bottorf to the
Enterprise Zone Tax Incentive Review Council.

Vote: John Synodinos yea, Dave France yea, Thomas Bottorf yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea, Beth Rupert yea, Dave Smith yea.

Motion passed 6-0.

Mayor Cochrun congratulated the Village workers for their dedication recently on keeping the streets clear of snow
and for their work on the many water breaks the Village has been experiencing. He also thanked the Police Department
for their excellent work in patrolling the streets during the inclement weather.

Reports

None.

Administrative Reports

None.

Old Business

John Synodinos asked Mike Payne to bring a copy of the Council attendance record to the next meeting

New Business

Mike Payne explained that the auditors had asked him to establish a new fund to act as an agency fund for the
Mayor's Court revenue and expenses.

Motion by John Synodinos, second by Robert Martin Sr. to establish the new agency fund required by the state
auditors and the Ohio Revised Code.

Vote: John Synodinos yea, Dave France yea, Thomas Bottorf yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea, Beth Rupert yea, Dave
Smith yea.

Motion passed 6-0.

Motion by John Synodinos, second by Dave France to approve the budget transfers and appropriations for the new
agency fund as prepared by the Clerk-Treasurer.

Vote: John Synodinos yea, Dave France yea, Thomas Bottorf yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea, Beth Rupert yea, Dave Smith yea.

Motion passed 6-0.

Mayor Cochrun announced that the combined Community days - 4th of July Committee would be meeting at 6:00 PM.,
Friday, February 21, 2003.

Motion by John Synodinos, second by Robert Martin Sr. to pay bills as funds become available.

Vote: John Synodinos yea, Dave France yea, Thomas Bottorf yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea, Beth Rupert yea, Dave Smith yea.

Motion passed 6-0.

Motion by Robert Martin Sr., second by Dave Smith to adjourn.

Vote: John Synodinos yea, Dave France yea, Thomas Bottorf yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea, Beth Rupert yea, Dave Smith yea.

Motion passed 6-0.

Next regular scheduled meeting is March 6, 2003 at 7:00 PM. All Committee meeting at 6:00 PM.

C. Michael Payne - Clerk / Treasurer
Robert E. Cochrun - Mayor