REGULAR COUNCIL
AUGUST 12, 2009
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Moser with Teri Eiermann, Bob Matson, Chuck Klamer, Jeff Kaiser, Karen Clyde, Solicitor Michele Stuck, Clerk Nancy Baldwin, Barb Bejger, Don Harvey, Tony and Delores Brady from M&B Realty, Jackie Rinearson and a reporter from the Villager.
Moved by Matson, seconded by Kaiser to approve the minutes of the July 8, 2009 as presented by the Clerk.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Matson, seconded by Klamer to approve the minutes of the July 25, 2009 Work Session as presented by the Clerk.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Kaiser, seconded by Klamer to pay the bills.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Revenue, Expenditure and Cash balance reports were reviewed.
Delores Brady was present to discuss the building located at 10724 South Street. It is currently for sale by M&B Realty. Delores would like to see the Village purchase the property for all Village offices. Council feels the Village does not have revenue to purchase the building.
Moved by Eiermann, seconded by Matson to suspend the rule that resolutions be fully and completely read on three different days and that Resolution 2009-36 be placed on first reading and passed.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Eiermann, seconded by Matson to approve Resolution 2009-36, A resolution authorizing the expenditure of one thousand seven hundred dollars ($1700.00) from the Cemetery Fund to permit Cliff McGuire to conduct a survey of 10 acres of land owned by Ray and Ruth Sheehan and surrounding property owned by the Village, as part of the process of acquiring the Sheehan property for the expansion of the Village Park Cemetery.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Ordinance 2009-38, An ordinance adding Section 1163.08 to the Codified Ordinances of the Village of Garrettsville in order to adopt regulations regarding the parking and storage of recreational vehicles in all districts other than industrial. Second reading.
Ordinance 2009-39, An ordinance adding Section 1177.04 (c) to the Codified Ordinances of the Village of Garrettsville in order to adopt regulations regarding the parking and storage of recreational vehicles in the Central Business District. Second reading.
Ordinance 2009-40, An ordinance amending the Codified Ordinances of the Village of Garrettsville in order to adopt regulations regarding apartment dwellings located above commercial establishments. Second reading.
Ordinance 2009-41, An ordinance amending the Codified Ordinances of the Village of Garrettsville in order to create a Senior Housing Overlay District in the R-2 District. Second reading.
Don Harvey was present to discuss the Senior Housing Overlay District in the R-2 District..
Moved by Matson, seconded by Clyde to suspend the rule that ordinances be fully and completely read on three different days and that Ordinance 2009-44 be placed on first reading and passed.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Matson, seconded by Kaiser to approve Ordinance 2009-44, An ordinance authorizing all actions necessary to effect a Governmental Electricity Aggregation Program with opt-out provisions pursuant to the ORC 4828.20 and directing the Portage County Board of Elections to submit a ballot question to the electors of the Village of Garrettsville, Ohio, authorizing the execution of an agreement with NOPEC for such purposes.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Matson, seconded by Kaiser to suspend the rule that resolutions be fully and completely read on three different days and that Resolution 2009-45 be placed on first reading.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Matson, seconded by Eiermann to approve Resolution 2009-45-A resolution authorizing the Village of Garrettsville Sidewalk Chairman Chuck Klamer to expend $16,000.00 from the General Fund for sidewalks on Liberty Street.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
There was discussion on the 2009 Tree Removal Project. The Village will spend $10,000.00 to remove trees that are in the right-of-way. The property owner is charged $200.00 (two hundred dollars) per tree.
Moved by Matson, seconded by Klamer to suspend the rule that resolutions be fully and completely read on three different days and that Resolution 2009-46 be placed on first reading and passed.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Matson, seconded by Kaiser to approve Resolution 2009-46, A resolution authorizing the Clerk of the Village of Garrettsville to expend $10,000.00 from the General Fund for the removal of trees in the right-of-way around the Village of Garrettsville.
VOTE AYES-Unanimous
Chuck Klamer commended the Village of Garrettsville for the use of the Village Hall for employee negotiations. The sidewalks are complete on High Street, some repairs are being completed on Main Street and the Street Department will continue on with Center Street. Chuck is waiting on information for the sidewalk project on Liberty Street.
Mayor Craig Moser told Council the Historical Society is in possession of the train depot that was on the Paul’s property on French Street. The Historical Society would like to place the train depot on Village property. More discussion at a later date.
Mayor Moser asked Council to enter into Executive Session for reasons of property acquisition.
Moved by Clyde, seconded by Matson to enter into Executive Session for reasons of property acquisition.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Eiermann, seconded by Matson to end Executive Session and return to Regular Council.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Eiermann, seconded by Klamer to suspend the rule that resolution be fully and completely read on three different days and that Resolution 2009-47 be placed on first reading and passed.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Kaiser, seconded by Clyde to approve Resolution 2009-47, A resolution authorizing the Mayor of the Village of Garrettsville to negotiate a purchase price for the lot on Center Street owned by Jim Irwin.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Kaiser, seconded by Eiermann to adjourn.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk