MINUTES

OHIOVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEMBERS

REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 16, 2016

It was agreed to go into executive session to discuss a police department personnel matter at 6:30 P.M.

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The regular session of the Ohioville Borough Council reconvened at 7:30 P.M.

The Ohioville Borough Council met in regular session on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at the Borough Annex Building. The meeting was called to order by the President, Robert A. Ours, at 7:33 P.M.

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mr. Ours, followed by a moment of silence.

ATTENDANCE:

COUNCIL MEMBERS: BOROUGH PERSONNEL:

Robert A. Ours Connie S. Vincik, Borough

Robert J. Ward, Jr. Secretary/Treasurer

Richard Jackson Paul Steff, Borough

F. John Szatkiewicz Solicitor

Lucas Hill John Klein, Borough

Mayor Karl Anthony Engineer

Denise Cox

Kenneth Doughty

ABSENTEES:

None.

ACTION ON MINUTES:

On a motion by Mr. Doughty and seconded by Ms. Cox it was moved to approve the minutes of the August 2, 2016 meeting. All answered yes to a roll-call vote. The motion was carried.

BIDS:

None.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

None.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE:

Mr. Ward – Reported

·  Oiled all the roads on the list plus Wood Street.

·  Oiling is finished.

·  We need 8 new street signs.

·  Ordered the pipe for 2nd Ave.

·  Mowed all parks, Fire Depts., Ball Park and Lock 57.

·  Cleaned the Pavilion 3 times.

·  Changed the oil in 444, 2012 truck, tractor, 222 and 221.

·  Removed trees off roads and cleaned out drains.

·  Patched roads.

·  Put new refill on broom.

·  Adjusted the clutch on 2005 truck.

·  Discussed the purchase of a new edge for the loader.

·  Discussed salt contract amounts that we have to buy.

MOTION TO PURCHASE A NEW EDGE FOR THE LOADER FROM ORION IN THE AMOUNT OF $875.00

On a motion by Mr. Ward and seconded by Mr. Hill it was moved to purchase a new edge for the Loader from Orion in the amount of $875.00 . All answered yes to a roll call vote. The motion was carried.

FINANCE / OFFICE COMMITTEE:

Mr. Doughty – Reported that monthly employee taxes have been paid, monthly bank reconciliations have been performed and the water authority has been billed and paid.

Mr. Ours – Discussed some discrepancies in the 2015 audit.

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE:

Mr. Szatkiewicz – No Report.

PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMITTEE:

Mr. Doughty– No Report

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE:

Fire Committee – Mr. Doughty – Fire Department picnic is August 20 at the Ball Park pavilion.

Police Committee – Ms. Cox –

MOTION TO REINSTATE THE OFFICER SUSPENDED BY THE MAYOR WITH IMMEDIATE RETURN:

On a motion by Mr. Hill and seconded by Mr. Szatkiewicz it was moved to reinstate the officer suspended by the Mayor with immediate return. All answered yes to a roll call vote. The motion was carried.

MOTION TO CHANGE THE STATUS OF OFFICERS UPPERMAN, PERROTTA AND GALZARANO TO REGULAR PART TIME EFFECTIVE AUGUST 16, 2016:

On a motion by Ms. Cox and seconded by Mr. Ward it was moved to change the status of Officers Upperman, Perrotta and Galzarano to regular part time effective August 16, 2016. All answered yes to a roll call vote. The motion was carried.

RECREATION COMMITTEE:

Mr. Ward – The lines have been painted at the park. The arrows will be repainted.

REPORTS OF OFFICERS:

Mayor – Reported

Miles Patrolled on #220 Ending: 81,137 225 Miles Patrolled

Miles Patrolled on #221 Ending: 26,349 2,545 Miles Patrolled

Miles Patrolled on #222 Ending: 138,807 4,475 Miles Patrolled

Total Miles Patrolled 7,245

Total Gallons of Gasoline Purchased: 475.6

101 Calls for Service Answered

3 Traffic Accidents Investigated

25 Traffic Citations Issued

44 Traffic Warnings

0 Non Traffic Citation Issued

5 Criminal Investigations Conducted

0 Ordinance Violation Letters Sent

Secretary – No Report

Treasurer – Treasurers Report was submitted for July 2016 for acceptance.

MOTION TO ACCEPT THE TREASURERS REPORT FOR JULY 2016:

On a motion by Mr. Ward and seconded by Mr. Doughty it was moved to accept the treasurers report for July 2016. All answered yes to a roll call vote. The motion was carried.

Planning Commission – No Report

Emergency Coordinator – No Report

Borough Solicitor – Reported that he is working on a few things for the next meeting.

Borough Engineer – Regarding the IMA, a letter was sent to Midland.

Sewage Enforcement Officer – Discussion on having to choose a new Sewage Enforcement Officer in 2017.

Tax Collector – No Report

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: - Mr. Ward reported on the drain issue at Mr. Dawson’s property. The issue is being addressed.

ACTION ON BILLS: August 2016 bill list was submitted for approval.

ACTION TO APPROVE BILL LIST # 8:

On a motion by Mr. Doughty and seconded by Mr. Ward it was moved to approve bill list # 8. All answered yes to a roll-call vote. The motion was carried.

ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS: None at this time.

APPROVAL OF PLANS: None at this time.

COMMUNICATIONS: None at this time.

NEW BUSINESS:

MOTION TO APPROVE SETTLEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE AS OUTLINED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION OF CASE NO. 10111 OF 2013:

On a motion by Mr. Hill and seconded by Ms. Cox it was moved to approve settlement and general release as outlined in executive session of case No. 10111 of 2013. Mr. Szatkiewicz voted no. Ms. Cox, Mr. Doughty, Mr. Hill, Mr. Jackson, Mr. Ward and Mr. Ours voted yes. The motion was carried.

ACTION ON COMMUNICATIONS: None at this time.

AWARDING OF BIDS: None at this time.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Rocco Uccellini Tuscarawas Rd.: Mr. Uccellini was in attendance to state that his cars have been broken into.

ADJOURNMENT:

ACTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING:

There being no other business on a motion by Mr. Doughty seconded by Mr. Ward it was moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 PM, and will meet on Tuesday September 6, 2016 at 7:30 PM, for regular session at the Borough Annex Building. All answered aye in favor – the motion was carried unanimously. There was (1) individual in attendance.

Respectfully Submitted,

Connie S. Vincik Borough Secretary-Treasurer