Regular Council Meeting

Thursday, May 16, 2002

Meeting Called to order by Mayor Robert E. Cochrun.

Roll Call: John Synodinos present, Dave France present, Dave Smith present, Robert
Martin Sr. present, Beth Rupert present, Gene Pool, present.

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

Moment of Silence

Pledge of Allegiance

Reading of Minutes

Motion of Gene Pool, second by John Synodinos to approve the minutes from the regular
Council Meeting held on May 2, 2002. 

Vote: John Synodinos yea, Dave France yea, Dave Smith yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea,
Beth Rupert yea, Gene Pool yea.

Motion passed 6-0.

Motion by Gene Pool, Second by Beth Rupert to go into executive session to discuss
water negotiations with Attorney Dennis O'Toole.

Vote: John Synodinos yea, Dave France yea, Dave Smith yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea,
Beth Rupert yea, Gene Pool yea.

Motion passed 6-0.

Motion by Gene Pool, second by Beth Rupert to return to regular session.

Vote: John Synodinos yea, Dave France yea, Dave Smith yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea,
Beth Rupert yea, Gene Pool yea.

Motion passed 6-0.

Persons Appearing Before Council

Joseph Legros, McConnell Ave., complained to Council about water run off and sewage
problems on his street. He presented pictures to Council, which illustrated the problems.

Gary Folden said that he would be sending a crew out to check on the problem.

Mayor Cochrun said that a letter had been sent out to the property owner in that area
that had a broken sewer line that needed repaired.

Ordinances and/or Resolutions

Ordinance 2002-09: An Ordinance concerning changes to the sanitary shut off fees was
read for the 1st time.

Reports, Announcements and Communications.

Mayor Cochrun reminded property owners and residents of the lot clean-up ordinance
that requires property owners and residents to maintain their property.

Council discussed whether landlord's or their tenants were responsible to comply with
the lot ordinance.

Chris Becker read the section of the ordinance concerning this topic.

Chief Laman and Council members agreed that the owner of the property would be contacted
even if the property is rented to another person. However if the lease agreement stated
that the renter must maintain the property, the renter would be probably be the one
cited into court.

Mayor Cochrun said that Village offices would be closed on Monday, May 27, 2002 in
observance of Memorial Day.

Mayor Cochrun reminded residents to follow the animal leash ordinance.

Committee Reports

None.

Administrator's Report

Gary Folden asked Council members whether they wanted to approve payment of a water
evaluation study bill submitted by Mingo Junction to the Village. Mingo was requesting,
Wintersville and the County to each pay one third of the total bill of $25,000.

Motion by John Synodinos, second by Robert Martin Sr. to pay $8333.33 to Mingo junction
to reimburse them for one third of the professional evaluation study performed by C.T.
Consultants in 2001 to determine if Mingo Junction water plant had the capacity to
supply water to the County and the Village.

Vote: John Synodinos yea, Dave France yea, Dave Smith yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea,
Beth Rupert yea, Gene Pool yea.

Motion passed 6-0.

Gary Folden reported that Perry Pool had developed a priority listing of road repairs
for the Village to be done this year along with the estimated dates for each project.

Dave France suggested that Gary Folden put these projects dates on the village website.

Old Business

John Synodinos asked Chris Becker where the process stood on abandoning the old road
near Molinaro Body Shop.

Chris Becker said that he just received information from the engineer John McDevitt,
and he would have an ordinance prepared for the next meeting. He said that a public
hearing may need to be held on the matter.

Robert Martin said that he planned to have a meeting next Wednesday regarding the
upcoming community days.

Mike Payne discussed with Council the requirements of appropriating funds for any
expenditures related to the Community Days.

Beth Rupert asked if the Village had heard anything on the Taniff Grant.

Mike Payne said that no word had been received yet on the grant.

Gene Pool said that the light poles that had been selected for the sidewalk were going
to cost $975 for each of the 11 poles needed. He said that he would volunteer to install
the light poles.

Motion by Gene Pool, second by Robert Martin to purchase eleven light poles at the cost
of $975 each.

Vote: John Synodinos yea, Dave France yea, Dave Smith yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea,
Beth Rupert yea, Gene Pool yea.

Motion passed 6-0.

Gene Pool said that the Village may get some of the costs of the poles covered by
offering to put plaques on the poles for individuals or businesses who might want to
support this project.

New Business

Motion by John Synodinos, second by Gene Pool to rescind the Motion allowing Ohio
Consumers Water Inc. to negotiate water issues with local entities on behalf of the
Village.

Vote: John Synodinos yea, Dave France yea, Dave Smith yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea,
Beth Rupert yea, Gene Pool yea.

Motion passed 6-0.

Motion by John Synodinos, second by Gene Pool to authorize Attorney Dennis O'Tool,
Chris Becker and Gary Folden to represent the Village in all water negotiations.

Vote: John Synodinos yea, Dave France yea, Dave Smith yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea,
Beth Rupert yea, Gene Pool yea.

Motion passed 6-0.

Gene Pool said that the had a request to have the Village put in a new street light
at the corner of Beechwood and Stakey, (120 Beechwood, Pole # 163C3-18). He said that
the cost of the pole and installation would be paid by American Electric Power. The
Village's only cost would be the monthly electric bill which he estimated at
approximately $10 per month.

Motion by Gene Pool, second by John Synodinos to have a new light pole installed at
the corner of Beechwood and Stakey Blvd.

Vote: John Synodinos yea, Dave France yea, Dave smith yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea,
Beth Rupert yea, Gene Pool yea.

Motion passed 6-0.

Chris Becker reported that the easement issue to install a sewer line connecting the
Petrelle Property was temporarily on hold because one of the property owners involved
had just passed away and the son of the owner did not want to grant a easement on the
property that he was about to put up for sale.

Motion by John Synodinos, second by Dave France to pay bills as funds become available.

Vote: John Synodinos yea, Dave France yea, Dave Smith yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea,
Beth Rupert yea, Gene Pool yea.

Motion passed 6-0.

Motion by Beth Rupert, second by gene Pool to adjourn.

Vote: John Synodinos yea, Dave France yea, Dave Smith yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea,
Beth Rupert yea, Gene Pool yea.

Motion passed 6-0.

Next regularly scheduled meeting is at 7:00 PM on Thursday, June 6, 2002.

All Committee Meeting will be held at 6:00 PM.

C. Michael Payne Robert E. Cochrun
Clerk Treasurer Mayor