Regular Council Meeting Thursday, February 21, 2008 Mayor Bob Gale called the meeting to order. Roll Call: Robert Cochrun present, Jason Mattern present, Robert Martin Sr. Arrived late, Phyllis Foreman present, Thomas Bottorf present, Bob Merriman present. Officials: Mayor Bob Gale 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 Robert Cochrun to approve the minutes of the regular Council Meeting held on February 7, 2008. Vote: Robert Cochrun yea, Jason Mattern yea, Phyllis Foreman yea, Thomas Bottorf yea, Bob Merriman yea. Motion passed 5-0. Person appearing before Council Matt Parise, Representative to the Jefferson County Regional Planning Committee and Project Alliance, updated Council on the recent Project Alliance Meeting. He told Council that Project Alliance hoped to have a new director by May 1, 2008. He also said that here had been discussion at the meeting regarding the Route 250 Corridor. Matt Parise told Council that representatives from Pittsburgh based businesses would be at Florian Hall on June 12, 2008 to discuss "Corridors of Opportunity" regarding the possibilities of the Businesses expanding in our area. Matt Parise said that the CDBG funding process was discussed at the Jefferson County Planning Commission meeting that he had also attended. Mayor Bob Gale presented Matt Parise with a plaque and thanked him for his time that he spent as a Council person the past four years. Jay Dziewatkoski, 111 Karen Place told Council that on February 7, 2008 there had been muddy water in his neighborhood caused by the run off from the construction underway for the new acute hospital on Fernwood Road. Mayor Bob Gale said that he would look into this situation. Jason Mattern said that he would like to be updated on the status of this situation. Jay Dziewatkoski, also complained about the number of stray cats in his neighborhood. Reading of Ordinances and/or Resolutions Ordinance 2008-01: An Ordinance vacating street/right of way in Sunset Gardens was read for the third time. Motion by Thomas Bottorf, second by Robert Cochrun to approve Ordinance 2008-01. Vote: Robert Cochrun yea, Jason Mattern yea, Phyllis Foreman yea, Thomas Bottorf yea, Bob Merriman yea. Motion passed 5-0. Chris Becker said that when the Village abandoned property such as this the owners on each side each became an owner of half of the property. Resolution 2008-04: A Resolution in support of construction of a new County Animal Shelter was read for the second time. Motion by Thomas Bottorf, second by Robert Cochrun to suspend the rules for the third reading of Resolution 2008-04 since the election would be held for the levy prior to the next meeting. Vote: Robert Cochrun yea, Jason Mattern yea, Phyllis Foreman yea, Thomas Bottorf yea, Bob Merriman yea. Motion passed 5-0. Resolution 2008-04: A Resolution in support of construction of a new County Animal Shelter was read for the third time. Motion by Thomas Bottorf, second by Robert Cochrun to approve Resolution 2008-04. Vote: Robert Cochrun yea, Jason Mattern yea, Phyllis Foreman yea, Thomas Bottorf yea, Bob Merriman yea. Motion passed 5-0. Resolution 2008-05: A Resolution to file for a Nature Works Project was read for the second time. Reports, Announcements and Communications Motion by Bob Cochrun, second by Jason Mattern to support the Jefferson County Jail Levy on the March 2008 ballot. Vote: Robert Cochrun yea, Jason Mattern yea, Phyllis Foreman yea, Thomas Bottorf yea, Bob Merriman yea. Motion passed 5-0. Bob Gale told Council members that they were all invited to the grand opening of the new skateboard park at Treasure Island on Saturday, February 23, 2008. Administrator's Report Robert Martin Arrived at this point in the meeting. Walt Ziemba told Council that they had a copy of the letter that he had sent to the Commissioners requesting that the Village share of 2008 funds be used for the sanitary sewer improvements at Friendship Park, provided that the Commissioners decide to put all the funds toward this project this year. Walt Ziemba told Council Members that a Trade Fair, sponsored by the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce would be held on March 11, 2008 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Florian Hall. Walt Ziemba said that Council members may want to consider having a Committee discuss applying for Preserve America Grant Funds available through the Ohio Department of Development. Walt Ziemba updated Council on the February 20, 2008 meeting with the Jefferson County water and Soil Conservation District, including the fact that this year they were focusing on Discharge Detection. Walt Ziemba told Council that the Chlorinator unit on Main Street had been removed. Old Business Walt Ziemba said that in early March he would have the final costs for the Sunset Garden Assessments. Walt Ziemba said that he had put information in Council's packets regarding the "Citizen of the Year" nominees. Jason Mattern said that an Ordinance would be prepared by the Solicitor regarding parking in Sunset Gardens. He also said that the Ordinance Committee would be recommending several Ordinances that are outdated in the codified ordinances to be removed or updated. New Business Mike Payne told Council Members that the State Auditor's Office would be starting their regular two year audit process next week. Transfers Motion by Thomas Bottorf, second by Bob Merriman to approve the line item transfers, advances and fund transfers submitted by the Clerk/Treasurer. Vote: Robert Cochrun yea, Jason Mattern yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea, Phyllis Foreman yea, Thomas Bottorf yea, Bob Merriman yea. Motion passed 6-0. Payment of Bills Motion by Robert Martin, 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, Phyllis Foreman yea, Thomas Bottorf yea, Bob Merriman yea. Motion passed 6-0. For the Good of the Village None. Executive Session Motion by Thomas Bottorf, second by Jason Mattern to go into executive session to discuss personnel matters involving a disciplinary situation. Vote: Robert Cochrun yea, Jason Mattern yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea, Phyllis Foreman yea, Thomas Bottorf yea, Bob Merriman yea. Motion passed 6-0. Motion by Robert Martin, second by Robert Cochrun to return to regular session. Vote: Robert Cochrun yea, Jason Mattern yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea, Phyllis Foreman yea, Thomas Bottorf yea, Bob Merriman yea. Motion passed 6-0. Motion by Thomas Bottorf, second by Bob Merriman to support the recommendation of Mayor Bob Gale and Administration to terminate village employee Jon Sczruba. Vote: Robert Cochrun yea, Jason Mattern yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea, Phyllis Foreman yea, Thomas Bottorf yea, Bob Merriman yea. Motion passed 6-0. Mayor Bob Gale asked Council to approve his appointment of John Synodinos as the Village representative to RITA. Motion by Robert Martin, second by Robert Cochrun to approve the appointment of John Synodinos to be the Village representative to RITA. Vote: Robert Cochrun yea, Jason Mattern yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea, Phyllis Foreman yea, Thomas Bottorf nay, Bob Merriman yea. Motion passed 5-1. Motion by Robert Martin, second by Bob Merriman to adjourn. Vote: Robert Cochrun yea, Jason Mattern yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea, Phyllis Foreman yea, Thomas Bottorf yea, Bob Merriman yea. Motion passed 6-0. Next regularly scheduled meeting is Thursday March 6, 2008 at 7:00 PM. Disclaimer: These are a draft of the minutes and not deemed official until approved by Council. Mike Payne, Clerk Treasurer Bob Gale, Mayor