BUDGET MEETING-FIRE 6:30PM – Nov. 10, 2014

Present at this meeting: John Chapin, Don Patton, Melissa Wilson, Shawn Pickworth,

Myers, Curtis, Paramore, Martin, Winslow.

John went over 2015 budget, revenue and expenditures

Meeting was adjourned

REGULAR COUNCIL –Nov. 10, 2014

John Martin called the meeting to order. He then gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll call was then taken with the following council members present: Myers, Curtis, Paramore, Martin,Winslow.

Also present:Mr Bond, Ellen Simmons, Lynn Phillips, Don Patton and Chief Marko.

John Martin asked for approval of the Agenda for tonight’s meeting. Curtis made a motion to approve the agenda. Myers seconded the motion. Roll call all ayes. Those who opposed none.

The Minutes from the Oct. 27, 2014 regular meeting and workshop were then presented for approval. Myers made a motion to approve the minutes. Winslow seconded the motion. Roll call all ayes.No one opposed.

John Martin then asked for any public questions or statements. There were none

The Mayor then asked for a report from the Village Administrator, Shawn Pickworth.

Water

-On October 20, 2014 the Ohio EPA conducted a sanitary survey inspection of both our water plants. Inspection went well and the Inspector was very impressed with our Plants and how they are operated. No regulatory violations were found.

Wastewater

-SSO Elimination Project – Field meeting was held today with Underground Utilities, USDA-RD, Jones & Henry Engineering and the Village. State Route 60 will open this Friday, November 14, 2014. Crews are finishing up some restoration work around town and are installing more manholes on New Kirk and Williams Streets. Crews also will be installing a manhole at the inter section of Prospect Street & Clifton Street.

Slip line crews are expected to arrive in town the week of December 15th to begin this phase of the project which will last into February 2015. There is a spot on Walnut Street that will have to be dug up and new tile installed because it cannot be slip lined. This will be done this week.

Street

-Winter is coming and we have very little salt and we so far have been unable to get any salt. I have talked with the county, several other Twp.’s, Village’s and Cities and we are all in the same situation. As of right now we will not be able to salt streets as we have in the past. New London Twp. will be putting cinders and sand at intersections as needed. Please slow down and drive safely during snow and ice events. If and when salt becomes available we will order.

Parks

-2ndAnnualParks & Recreation Gun Raffle was a huge success. Thanks to everyone who helped with this event. Next year’s raffle will be held on November 7, 2015 and is expected to be even bigger and better.

-Joe has be busy cutting down dead ash trees in our Reservoir Park Campground.

-Cornhole League is starting December 1st. If you want to be a part of this league contact Joe Thomas @ 419-541-6131.

Other

-It is time to renew the Village’s property insurance. Attached is a comparison of our existing provider through Ohio Plan and USI. As you can see if we chose to go with USI we will save $5,700.00 per year which is $17,100.00 over a 3 year contract. Ohio Plan’s proposed renewal is basically the same as last with a 3% increase in premiums.

-Monday, November 17, 2014 @ 6:00 PM in Council Chambers, the Zoning & Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals will meet with Paul Tecpanecatl from Poggemeyer Design Group to review the proposed zoning code and maps.

-We would like to Thank the Voters in New London for their support by passing the renewal last Tuesday.

2015 Budget Meetings are scheduled as follows:

*November 24, 2014 @ 6:00 PM – Street/Sanitation/Income Tax/General (All Other)

*Regular Council Meeting to follow all Budget Meetings*

John Martin then asked if there was a report from the Police Department. Chief Marko stated nothing to report.

Bill Curtis reported that Firelands Ambulance had 39 runs in October.

John Martin then presented Ordinance 14-25, an ordinance authorizing a restated contract with New London Township for Fire Services for 2015-2017. This ordinance was placed on a third reading. Paramore made a motion to approve the first reading. Winslow seconded the motion. Roll call all ayes. No one opposed.

Ordinance 14-26, an ordinance authorizing a restated contract with Fitchville Township for Fire Services for 2015-2017.This ordinance was placed on a third reading. Curtis made a motion to approve the first reading. Myers seconded the motion. Roll call all ayes.

Ordinance 14-27, an ordinance authorizing a restated contract with Clarksfield Township for Fire Services for 2015-2017. This ordinance was placed on a third reading. Myers made a motion to approve the first reading. Winslow seconded the motion. Roll call all ayes.

Ordinance 14-29–An Ordinance authorizing the appointment of Stephen P. Bond, Attorney at Law, to serve as the Village Solicitor for the 2015 calendar year. First Reading. Paramore made a motion to approve the first reading. Winslow seconded the motion. Roll call all ayes.

Ordinance14-30-An Ordinance authorizing an agreement for general property and liability insurance for 2015. Emergency Reading. Myers made a motion to suspend the rules and pass Ord. 14-30 on an emergency basis. Winslow seconded the motion. Roll Call: all ayes

Curtis then made a motion to approve Ordinance 14-30 on an emergency basis and approve USI as the Village of New London general property and liability insurance company for 2015. Myers seconded the motion. Roll call-all ayes. No one opposed.

John Martin then asked for any old business. There was none.

John Martin then asked if there was any new business. Ellen states that the Rails to Trails is entering into the process of applying for grants to finalize the purchase of property from the railroad to connect trails between the Village of New London and Greenwich.

Curtis made a motion to authorize John Martin to issue a letter of support to Rails to Trails from the Village of New London. Winslow 2nd the motion . Those in favor all ayes. No opposed.

John Martin then asked for approval of the Schedule A bills to be paid. Myers made a motion to pay the bills as presented. Winslow seconded the motion. Roll call all ayes, no one opposed.

Schedule B of the bills to be paid was then presented. Curtis made a motion to approve Schedule B. Paramore seconded the motion. Roll call: Martin – yes; Curtis – yes; –Myers – disqualify herself; Paramore –yes,Winslow-yes.

Myers then made a motion to suspend the rules and go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel. Paramore seconded the motion. Roll Call Winslow-Yes; Martin-Yes; Curtis-Yes; Myers-Yes; Paramore- Yes; Cooke –absent

Curtis made a motion to accept resignation of Officer Ken Blackburn. 2nd motion made by Myers. Roll call all ayes, no one opposed

Curtis made a motion to adjourn. Myers seconded the motion. Roll call all ayes.

Melissa WilsonDarwin K Anderson

Fiscal OfficerMayor