Regular Council Meeting Thursday, May 19, 2005 Mayor Dave France called the meeting to order. Roll Call: John Synodinos present, Dr. Robert Price present, Thomas Bottorf present, Robert Martin Sr. present, Matt Parise arrived late, Dave Smith 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 Dr. Robert Price, second by Dave Smith to approve the minutes from the Regular Council Meeting held April 21, 2005. Vote: John Synodinos yea, Dr. Robert Price yea, Thomas Bottorf yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea, Dave Smith yea. Motion passed 5-0. Motion by Thomas Bottorf, second by Dr. Robert Price to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on May 3, 2005. Vote: John Synodinos yea, Dr. Robert Price yea, Thomas Bottorf yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea, Dave Smith yea. Motion passed 5-0. Motion by John Synodinos, second by Dr. Robert Price to approve the minutes from the Special Council Meeting held on May 12, 2005. Vote: John Synodinos yea, Dr. Robert Price yea, Thomas Bottorf yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea, Dave Smith yea. Motion passed 5-0. Persons Appearing before Council Robert Laukert, BHJ Representative, updated Council Members on the recent BHJ Meeting. Chief Ed Laman told Council that he would like to advertise for bid the Police Department's 1997 Crown Victoria. He said the car had approximately 114,000 miles and that the minimum bid should be $1,000.00 for the car. John Synodinos asked where the new cruiser was purchased. Chief Laman said that he advertised in the paper and that Biggio's in Steubenville had the best bid. Motion by Robert Martin Sr., second by John Synodinos to advertise for sale the Police Department's 1997 Crown Victoria, with a minimum bid of $1,000.00 Vote: John Synodinos yea, Dr. Robert Price yea, Thomas Bottorf yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea, Dave Smith yea. Motion passed 5-0. Reading of Ordinances and/or Resolutions Motion by Thomas Bottorf, second by Dr. Robert Price to postpone the 3rd reading of Ordinance 2005-10 and 2005-11 until all Council Persons were present to vote on the Ordinances. Special Meetings would continue to be scheduled until all Council Persons could be present to vote on these Ordinances. Vote: John Synodinos nay, Dr. Robert Price Yea, Thomas Bottorf yea, Robert Martin Sr. nay, Dave Smith yea. Motion passed 3-2. Mayor Dave France announced that a special meeting to vote on these Ordinances on Tuesday May 24 2005 at 7:00 PM. Ordinance 2005-12: An Ordinance adopting the budget to submit to the County was read for the 2nd time. Ordinance 2005-14: An Ordinance dealing with nuisance conditions was read for the first time. Reports , Announcements and Communications Mayor Dave France said that Neidengard's had requested reimbursement for expenses relating to their MDA Rally in the amount of $194.11. Motion by Robert Martin Sr., second by Dave Smith to pay bill in the amount of $194.11 for MDA fund Raiser for Neidengard's. Vote: John Synodinos yea, Dr. Robert Price yea, Thomas Bottorf yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea, Dave Smith yea. Motion passed 5-0. Mayor Dave France read the April 2005 magistrate and Police Department reports. Administrator's Report Walt Ziemba said that a Sam's Way Equalization Board Meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, June 7, 2005 at 6:30 PM. Walt Ziemba said that he is still trying to connect with Dale Featheringham regarding an appraisal for the telemetry project. Walt Ziemba said that he would like to remind residents that Hydrant Flushing would take place Sunday night May 22 through Thursday Night May 26 between the hours of 10:00 PM to 6:00 Am. Matt Parise arrived at this point of the meeting. Walt Ziemba presented Council with information regarding renting space to Judge Bednar and his requirements if the Village was interested. Walt Ziemba presented information to Council regarding the Meridan Green project including correspondence from the Ohio Department of Development that discussed the application for Housing Credits by the developer. Walt Ziemba said that he had scheduled a meeting with Bank One to discuss direct depositing of paychecks. Walt Ziemba distributed information to Council concerning valve operations for fire hydrants. Mayor Dave France appointed a committee to discuss renting space to Judge Bednar. The Committee is comprised of John Synodinos, Chairman, Dave Smith, and Dr. Robert Price. Unfinished Business Walt Ziemba announced that the pre bid meeting for the Fire Hydrant Project would be held on Monday, May 23 and the bid opening would be at the June 2, 2005 at the Council Meeting. Walt Ziemba announced that the pre bid meeting for the Winters Drive resurfacing would be on June 6, 2005 and the bid opening would be done at the June 19, 2005 Council Meeting. He said that both of these projects would have to begin after July 1, 2005 when the Issue II funds were available. Walt Ziemba said that he would like to purchase a desk top computer for Jack Herceg in the Water Department and not a laptop as he had previously discussed. Matt Parise asked if one of the Computers recently replaced could work for the Water Department. Walt Ziemba said that he would see if any of the old Computers would work for the Water Department and would also check on monthly internet fees to run on this computer. Matt Parise asked the Administrator to check with the County regarding Homeland Security funding for the cost of fencing recently acquired at the Sewer plants. Council asked that the Administrator verify that notification to terminate the contract with the current landfill company, used by the Village, had been sent by certified mail. Council briefly discussed ways to require new businesses to register with the Village including the idea of giving them 30 days to register after being notified to do so by the Village. Chris Becker said that he would be asking for an executive session to discuss the lawsuit with Midwest Insurance Company regarding unpaid deductibles at the June 2, 2005 meeting. Chris Becker was requested to send out a letter to the principals involved with annexing property on Route 43, to determine the interest in developing this property. New Business Dave Smith said that Reverend Beard from the Wintersville Baptist Temple invited Council members to a Memorial Service on Sunday May 29, 2005. Dr. Robert Price commended the Village employees for the work performed so far this summer. Robert Martin Sr. discussed a project that Indian Creek School was working on regarding "Physical Education for Life. Matt Parise said that Robert Martin Sr., John Synodinos and himself had developed another water rate structure that he labeled "Plan C". This plan was decided to be discussed at a Water Committee Meeting prior to the Next Council Meeting. Motion by Thomas Bottorf, second by Matt Parise to approve the budget transfers submitted by Clerk Treasurer Mike Payne. Vote: John Synodinos yea, Dr. Robert Price yea, Thomas Bottorf yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea, Matt Parise yea, Dave Smith yea. Motion passed 6-0. Good of the Village Chris France asked why a Council Person had come late to the Meeting and why the water and sewer Ordinance could not be voted on now since all Council Persons were in attendance. Lee Tobias asked where the Village stood on its lawsuit with the City of Steubenville. Chris Becker said that Steubenville had until May 24th to respond to the Judge on the case. After that, he said, the Village's attorney would have 30 days to respond before the judge ruled on the matter. Lee Tobias asked what would happen to the $600,000 collected from Village residents if the Village won the lawsuit. Chris Becker said that it would be up the Council to decide how to use those funds. Matt Parise said that after the results of the lawsuit were known, and if the Village was successful that at least 3 Council Persons had plans to get the money back to the people in some form. Thomas Bottorf said that the money could be given back to the residents through lower water rates. He said that all the Council Members have plans on how to deal with the $600,000 if the Village was successful in the lawsuit. Lee Tobias asked about street repairs for the Village roads. Walt Ziemba listed 4 streets that would have Major repairs this year. Lee Tobias questioned why the Special trash pick up could not be done twice a year. Mayor Dave France said that if was because of the costs involved. Motion by Robert Martin Sr., second by Matt Parise to adjourn. Vote: John Synodinos yea, Dr. Robert Price yea, Thomas Bottorf yea, Robert Martin Sr. yea, Matt Parise yea, Dave Smith yea. Motion passed 6-0. Next regular scheduled meeting is Thursday, June 2, 2005 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