A special meeting of the Village of Walton Trustees was held May 24, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. in the Village Hall. Mayor Meredith began the meeting with the pledge.

Mayor Meredith asked for a motion for Delaware Opportunities CDBG Rehab WVR CD-03 to be approved in the amount of $9,900.00. Trustee Rutherford made motion approving CDBG Rehab grant in the amount of $9,900.00 with Trustee Reynolds seconding and passed unanimously.

Mayor Meredith asked for a motion for Delaware Opportunities CDBG Rehab WVR CD-15 to be approved in the amount of $18,712.00. Motion was made by Trustee Bell approving CDBG Rehab grant in the amount of $18,712.00 with Trustee Rutherford seconding and passed unanimously.

Mayor Meredith asked for a motion for Delaware Opportunities CDBG Rehab WVR CD-16 to be approved in the amount of $16,980.00. Motion was made by Trustee Bell approving CDBG Rehab grant in the amount of $16,980.00 with Trustee Rutherford seconding and passed unanimously.

Mayor Meredith asked for a motion for Delaware Opportunities CDBG Rehab WVR CD-17 to be approved in the amount of $13,455.00. Motion was made by Trustee Bell approving CDBG Rehab grant in the amount of $13,455.00 with Trustee Rutherford seconding and passed unanimously.

Mayor Meredith asked for a motion for Delaware Opportunities CDBG Rehab WVR CD-18 to be approved in the amount of $22,310.00. Motion was made by Trustee Bell approving CDBG Rehab grant in the amount of $22,310.00 with Trustee Rutherford seconding and passed unanimously.

Mayor Meredith asked for a motion for Delaware Opportunities CDBG Rehab WVR CD-19 to be approved in the amount of $18,550.00. Motion was made by Trustee Bell approving CDBG Rehab grant in the amount of $18,550.00 with Trustee Rutherford seconding and passed unanimously.

Mayor Meredith asked for a motion for Delaware Opportunities CDBG Rehab WVR CD-20 to be approved in the amount of $20,410.00. Motion was made by Trustee Bell approving CDBG Rehab grant in the amount of $20,410.00 with Trustee Rutherford seconding and passed unanimously.

Officer Demeo addressed the board that Sgt. Laauser will be out for a minimum of six (6) weeks with a work related injury. At this time he is requesting the board to consider hiring someone already trained and ready to go as he has someone who meets these requirements and would not need any training, as he’s familiar with the Village and Policies within the department. He suggested he be hired at a Temporary Full time status for a six (6) month term. At this time he also stated he is looking for some guidance regarding the schedule as they are down to three (3) guys. The Mayor stated to cover tomorrows shift and fill shifts with Part timers if possible. Demeo stated there maybe some open shifts as some of the part timers have other jobs. Trustee Rutherford expressed his dislike for open shifts and he as well as Trustee’s Bell and Reynolds agreed this conversation should be discussed further. Demeo emphasized the increase of burglaries in neighboring areas and this is the high patrol time being summer is quickly approaching. It was agreed they would discuss this matter more and decide in the near future.

Jonathan Brooks addressed the board in regards to the Arts & Crafts position. At this time Mayor advised all present that Trustee Reynolds has been added to the Recreation committee. Mr. Brooks stated that he needs to be appointed as Program Director so he can go further with the funding process from the Delaware County Youth Bureau with a matching funds grant. Also the slips that went out to the school students was addressed as the wording on the sheet suggests $5.00 is mandatory and to be paid at the first class when it’s a donation suggestion, it was agreed the wording would be changed. Mr. Brooks stated that he has spoken to a number of people regarding the program and he believes he could get a number of items donated to the Village for the program. It was agreed that Trustee Reynolds and Trustee O’Leary should get together and discuss the applications and after they meet a special meeting could be called to hire the Program Director at that time.

Trustee Reynolds made a motion to adjourn, seconded by James Bell. Meeting was adjourned at 5:29 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Melinda S. Westcott

Village Clerk