RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Killbuck Village Council met in regular session on June 21, 2021 at 7:00 pm in the Village Hall 138 S Main Street Killbuck, OH 44637 with Mayor Denny Hahn presiding.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call:
Rick Allison, Cindy Miller, Travis Scott, Ted Thorpe, Gary Wagers were present and Lisa Kauffman was not present.
In Attendance:
Paula Cicconetti from the Holmes County Public Library came to ask council about utilizing the park as an out-reach. Rick Allison and Paula will work together with the park schedule to coordinate dates.
Approval of Previous Minutes:
Motion to approve minutes of the regular session on June 7, 2021 was made by Ted Thorpe and seconded by Gary Wagers.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Rick Allison: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Absent
Cindy Miller: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Travis Scott: Abstain
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 4, No: 0, Abstain: 1
Fiscal Officer Report:
Representative’s Name: Linda Campbell
Discussion: Website is coming along. Rob has requested a photo from each council member, BPA member, Mayor, Fiscal Officer and staff. Presented council with the audit report. Ted Thorpe made a motion to accept the audit, Cindy Miller seconded.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Rick Allison: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Absent
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS- Yes 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Motion for approval of bills in the amount of $12,524.38 was made by Ted Thorpe and seconded by Cindy Miller.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Rick Allison: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Absent
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Street Report:
Representative’s Name: Rick Allison, Linda Campbell
Discussion: The bank on Railroad Street has been weedeated and Steve sprayed it. Council would like to have the trash removed as well. Clerk will let Steve know. Mosquito spraying will start next week, weather permitting. Ted Thorpe made a motion authorizing Steve to purchase road material in the amount of $3,000.00 to work on the alleys Travis Scott seconded
VOTING ROLL CALL
Rick Allison: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Absent
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Park Report:
Representative’s Name: Rick Allison
Discussion: Little league is complete and fall ball will be starting the last week in July. There are several benefit softball tournaments scheduled at the park in the coming weeks. Holmesville Electric worked on the lights for the flag pole and ran electric to the scoreboards. Paul Zollars will work on getting the scoreboards installed. Fence toppers are in. Steve got lumber and did some repairs to the bleachers.
Sewer / Water Report:
Representative’s Name: Linda Campbell
Discussion: Just working on flushing hydrants.
Solicitor Report:
Representative’s Name: Julie Dreher
Discussion: Solicitor went over Records Retention policy & Public records request. Solicitor wants to move forward with adopting the Ohio Basic code. After some discussion Ted Thorpe made a motion to authorize the solicitor, mayor and clerk to purchase 4 copies and the electronic copy Travis Scott seconded.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Rick Allison: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Absent
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Citizens Comments:
None
Legislation:
2021-008 ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING ADDITIONAL SICK LEAVE HOURS TO A VILLAGE EMPLOYEE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Classification:Emergency
Status: Waive
Discussion: Motion to waive the three readings was made by Gary Wagers and seconded by Rick Allison. Motion to approve was made by Ted Thorpe and seconded by Cindy Miller, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Rick Allison: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Absent
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Prior Business:
Topic: 4-Wheelers
Presented By: Mayor
Discussion: There is still an issue with this at N Main Street. The Sheriff’s department is aware. It is the council and the mayor’s intent to have this resolved where the issue is taking place and not have to not allow ATV’s, 4-Wheelers etc in the village. Solicitor will research the ordinance and draft something for council to adopt.
Topic: Website
Presented By: Linda Campbell
Discussion: Made contact with Rob Moser of Cadenza Media. Started working on the information and documents needed to proceed.
Topic: Sign at the park recognizing various donations
Presented By: Mayor/Council
Discussion: After some discussion concerning the various generous donations the park has received over the years the Mayor and Council would like to put up some kind of signage that could have plaques added to honor them. Clerk will contact Artistic Signs who designed the new welcome signs.
New Business:
Topic: Old Equity building
Presented By: Council
Discussion: Property was sold to Duane Raber. He has contacted the village concerning removing the tree and having dumpsters parked in the alley while he is cleaning up.
Executive Session:
Purpose: To discuss the job description, pay rate and leave of an employee. Also to discuss the acquisition of property
Motion was made to adjourn into Executive Session by Travis Scott and seconded by Ted Thorpe.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Rick Allison: Adjourn into Executive Session
Lisa Kauffman: Absent
Cindy Miller: Adjourn into Executive Session
Ted Thorpe: Adjourn into Executive Session
Travis Scott: Adjourn into Executive Session
Gary Wagers: Adjourn into Executive Session
Invited into Session: Linda Campbell & Julie Dreher
Discussion: After some discussion Ted Thorpe made a motion to extend sick leave for Brian Rippeth to September 19, 2021, Travis Scott seconded.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Rick Allison: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Absent
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Discussion: Farner property is at a stand still until we receive the State of Ohio lien amount. Richard Beckett is believed to be occupying the property.
Adjourn Executive Session:
Motion was made to adjourn Executive Session by Ted Thorpe and seconded by Travis Scott.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Rick Allison: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Absent
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Next Scheduled Meeting:
Type: Regular
Date: 7/6/2021
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Village Hall 138 S Main Street Killbuck, OH 44637
Comments:
Meeting Adjourn:
Motion was made to adjourn Meeting by Ted Thorpe at 8:40 pm and seconded by Travis Scott.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Rick Allison: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Absent
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Minutes prepared by Linda Campbell, Fiscal Officer 7/6/21
Attested by Denny Hahn, Mayor 7/6/21
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