REGULAR COUNCIL
JUNE 10, 2009
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Moser with Teri Eiermann, Bob Matson, Jeff Kaiser, Chuck Klamer, Rick Patrick, Karen Clyde, Solicitor Michele Stuck, Clerk Nancy Baldwin and Dave Harrington.
Moved by Matson, seconded by Patrick to approve the minutes of the May 13, 2009 as presented by the Clerk.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Matson, seconded by Patrick to approve the minutes of the May 25, 2009 as presented by the Clerk.
VOTE AYES—Eiermann, Matson, Kaiser, Klamer, Patrick
ABSTAIN—Karen Clyde (absent)
Moved by Kaiser, seconded by Matson to pay the bills.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Revenue, Expenditure and Cash balance reports were reviewed.
Moved by Matson, seconded by Patrick to suspend the rules that ordinances be fully and completely read on three different days and that Ordinance 2009-16 be placed on second reading and passed.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Kaiser, seconded by Klamer to approve Ordinance 2009-16, An ordinance adding Section 1171.03(f) to the Codified Ordinances of the Village of Garrettsville in order to adopt a minimum square footage requirement for single-family detached dwelling units in the R-2 District.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Klamer, seconded by Matson to suspend the rule that ordinances be fully and completely read on three different days and that ordinance 2009-21 be placed on first reading and passed.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Clyde seconded by Matson to approve Ordinance 2009-21, An ordinance authorizing the Clerk of the Village of Garrettsville to transfer funds from certain accounts to balance the books.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Clyde, seconded by Kaiser to suspend the rule that ordinances be fully and completely read on three different days and that Ordinance 2009-22 be placed on first reading and passed.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Clyde, seconded by Matson to approve Ordinance 2009-22, An ordinance amending Ordinance 2009-03 entitled “Annual Appropriation Ordinance” to make appropriations for current expenses and expenditures for the Village of Garrettsville, State of Ohio during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2009.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
There were no bids received for the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria.
Moved by Clyde, seconded by Matson to suspend the rule that ordinances be fully and completely read on three different days and that Ordinance 2009-27 be placed on first reading and passed.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Eiermann, seconded by Kaiser to approve Ordinance 2009-27, An ordinance expressing the intent of the Council of the Village of Garrettsville Ohio to dispose of property owned by the Village which is no longer needed for public use, or is obsolete or unfit for the use for which it was originally acquired, by internet auction.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Klamer, seconded by Kaiser to suspend the rule that ordinances be fully and completely read on three different days and Ordinance 2009-28 be placed on first reading and passed.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
There was discussion on changing the minimum bid from $1000.00 to $500.00.
Moved by Patrick, seconded by Matson to change the minimum bid from $1000.00 to $500.00 for the Ford Crown Victoria.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Patrick, seconded by Matson to approve Ordinance 2009-28, An ordinance authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer of Village of Garrettsville to initiate an internet auction lasting thirty days for the sale of a 1999 Ford Crown Victoria Vin #2FAFP71W7XX1W7XX110580 with a reserve price of $500.00.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Klamer, seconded by Matson to approve Resolution 2009-29, A resolution commending the 2009 James A. Garfield Coaching Staff and Baseball Team for winning the Portage trail Conference County Division, the Division III Sectional/District Championship, Division III Regional Championship and the Division III Final Four.
VOTE AYES--Unanimous
Moved by Patrick, seconded by Eiermann to approve Resolution 2009-30, A resolution commending Sunburst Environmental for its continual support of the Garrettsville Summer Fest.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Eiermann, seconded by Matson to approve Resolution 2009-31, A resolution commending Travis Macek for taking fifth place in the 2009 Division II State Track Meet in the 300-meter hurdles.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Klamer, seconded by Kaiser to approve Resolution 2009-32, A resolution commending Cheryl Jane Carlisle for finishing ninth place throwing the shot put at the 2009 Division II State Track Meet.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Matson, seconded by Klamer to approve Resolution 2009-33, A resolution commending Mayor Craig Moser for being inducted into the Harvey High School Alumni Hall of Fame.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Chuck Klamer asked Mayor Moser to discuss how he was nominated for the Harvey High School Hall of Fame. Mayor Moser said one of his friends had nominated him for his years of public service. Council commended Mayor Moser for the induction.
Teri Eiermann had pictures of playground equipment that needs repaired. Rick Patrick is going to take a look at the equipment and discuss it with Mike Heyd.
Solicitor Michele Stuck told Council that the Park District land donation was complete.
Chuck Klamer discussed the sidewalks on Main Street. All American Concrete started the installation of new sidewalks on Main Street on Wednesday. Karen Clyde asked if Center Street would be completed this year and Liberty Street. Chuck Klamer said currently the Street Department is working on the retainer wall at the Police Department and when the wall is complete they will begin sidewalks. The Liberty Street sidewalks will not be a Street Department job.
Mayor Moser told Council that he has an overlay for senior housing. Solicitor Michele Stuck will put the overlay in ordinance form.
Rick Patrick spoke with the property owner of a house on Freedom Street. The house is open on one side. The property owner agreed to have the dumpster removed and to mow the lawn. The property owner would like to have a business on the first floor and an apartment in the basement. Rick Patrick told her to come to Planning Commission.
Rick Patrick told Council that Jim Mayer had removed the wheel by the Mill.
Rick Patrick told Council he had a request for a dangerous curb sign on Elm and Forest Street. More discussion at the Safety Committee meeting.
Lieutenant Tim Christopher and Rick Patrick looked at a phone line behind Main Street. The line was low and the Police Department was concerned that someone would try to hang on the line. Verizon was called and they will repair the line.
Jeff Kaiser told Council that the EMS District would be taking over Community Ambulance.
Mayor Moser asked Council to enter into Executive Session for reasons of personnel.
Moved by Clyde, seconded by Eiermann to enter into Executive Session for reasons of personnel.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Clyde, seconded by Patrick to end Executive Session and return to Regular Council.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Eiermann, seconded by Patrick to approve Resolution 2009-34, A resolution authorizing the expenditure of five thousand two hundred Dollars ($5200.00) from the General Fund and the Drug Law Enforcement Fund for nine Class A uniforms.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Moved by Eiermann, seconded by Patrick to adjourn.
VOTE AYES—Unanimous
Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk