RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

Killbuck Village Council met in regular session on August 17, 2022 at 7:00 pm in the Village Hall 138 S Main Street Killbuck, OH 44637 with Rick Allison presiding.

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call:

Lisa Kauffman, Tyler McCombs, Cindy Miller, Ted Thorpe, Gary Wagers present.

In Attendance:

Brogan Steimel, WKLM
Steve Patterson, Street Commissioner

Approval of Previous Minutes:

Discussion: Ted Thorpe made a motion to approve the minutes from August 3, 2022, Cindy Miller seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.

VOTING ROLL CALL

Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes

VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0

Fiscal Officer Report:

Representative’s Name: Linda Campbell

Discussion: Fiscal Officer inquired about purchasing a colored printer for the office from Think Ink, after some discussion concerning maintenance contracts which the fiscal officer will check into. Ted Thorpe made a motion to purchase, Tyler McCombs seconded, with all others approving.

VOTING ROLL CALL

Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes

VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0

Approval of Bills: Lisa Kauffman made a motion to pay current bills in the amount of $25,656.73 Ted Thorpe seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.

VOTING ROLL CALL

Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes

VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0

Street Report:

Representative’s Name: Steve Patterson

Discussion: The sign installation is complete. There were three signs from the original grant map that were missing and some did not have reflectors. We contacted Rod Arnold from the county to see if we could get some of the reflective tape from them. Two tons of asphalt to fix potholes in the alleys. Ordered the paint hopefully to be in next week. Still need 25 flags. Still spraying for mosquitoes when weather is permitting.

Park Report:

Representative’s Name: Rick Allison

Discussion: Gaven Sheldon is having a softball tournament to benefit the park along with a chicken barbecue August 20th. Soccer started this week. Jeff Gallion is going to look for a tree to be planted in memory of LouAnn Rippeth to be planted at Brian’s field. Cory Baker from the County is going to do the signs marking what field they are. Steve and Clay are going to work on painting the tractor shed.

Sewer / Water Report:

Representative’s Name: Rick Allison

Discussion: The camera will be here August 22. Backflow ordinance is taken care of.

Solicitor Report:

Discussion: Attended the OMAA seminar in July.

Citizens Comments & Guest:

None

Legislation:

None

Prior Business:

Topic: AEP and LED Lights
Presented By: Mayor

Discussion: Rick will contact them again to get an appointment for Linda and him to meet with them.

Topic: Melway Paving
Presented By: Mayor

Discussion: Still working on getting a date for the pre-construction meeting with Melway for the park project.

New Business:

Topic: Erica Ash candidate for council seat
Presented By: Mayor

Discussion: The Mayor recommended Erica Ash to fill the vacant seat of Travis Scott. Ted Thorpe made the motion to appoint Erica, Cindy Miller seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.

VOTING ROLL CALL

Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes

VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0

Discussion: Craig Hitchcock reached out to the village concerning holding a drive in movie at the park. Council stated they are fine with it being held at the park.

Discussion: Extra police coverage for the festival, Linda will contact Tim Stryker to set up extra patrolling.

Executive Session:

To discuss the possible acquisition of property

Ted Thorpe made a motion to go into executive session at 7:10 PM, Gary Wagers seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.

Ted Thorpe made a motion to adjourn from executive session at 8:07 PM, Cindy Miller seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.

No action will be taken from executive session.

Next Scheduled Meeting:

Type: Regular
Date: 9/7/22
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 8:13 pm and seconded by Cindy Miller, with all others approving, motion carried.

VOTING ROLL CALL

Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes

VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0

Minutes prepared by Linda Campbell, Fiscal Officer 8/29/22

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