RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Killbuck Village Council met in regular session on December 28, 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:
Erica Ash, Lisa Kauffman, Tyler McCombs, Cindy Miller, Dick Patterson, Ted Thorpe present.
In Attendance:
Brogan Steimel, WKLM
Steve Patterson, Street Commissioner
Approval of Previous Minutes:
Discussion: Tyler McCombs made a motion to approve the previous minutes, Dick Patterson seconded, with roll call as follows, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Dick Patterson: Yes
Ted Thorpe: abstain
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 1
Fiscal Officer Report:
Representative’s Name: Linda Campbell
Approval of Bills: Lisa Kauffman made a motion to pay current bills in the amount of $29,001.94 Ted Thorpe seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Dick Patterson: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Street Report:
Representative’s Name: Steve Patterson
Discussion: There are still some street lights out, and will continue to work with AEP. One on Allison Avenue and on Buker/Water Street. Looking into replacement lids for the trash cans, I currently have two that are broken. Took the flag down at the park due to the high winds. Will put the stop sign back up on Grover Street, it was damaged while plowing snow. Had to have Albert Miller down from Albert Miller Garage Door due to backing into the garage door, he came and fixed it the same day. The snow plow on the water/sewer truck is in really bad shape. Presented the council with an estimate from Holmes Rental Station and one from Sprang’s RV, after some discussion concerning what one would work best for our needs Ted Thorpe made a motion to purchase from Sprang RV in the amount of $8,827.00, Dick Patterson seconded, with all others approving.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Dick Patterson: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Park Report:
Representative’s Name: Rick Allison
Harvest Ridge Construction put up the pavilion this week behind field three. All of his labor was donated. The flag that was damaged was replaced by the manufacturer.
Sewer / Water Report:
Representative’s Name: Mike Judson
Discussion: There was a water line break on Christmas on Allison Avenue. They were able to back the flow off and keep all the water on. Line was fixed on 12/27/22.
Solicitor Report:
None
Citizens Comments & Guest:
None
Legislation:
ORDINANCE 2022-18
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A ONE-TIME PERFORMANCE BONUS FOR CERTAIN VILLAGE EMPLOYEES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Classification: General
Status: Waive & Approval
Lisa Kauffman made a motion to waive the three readings, Tyler McCombs seconded, with all others approving, motion carried. Cindy Miller made a motion to approve ordinance 2022-18, Erica Ash seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Dick Patterson: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
ORDINANCE 2022-19
ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE SALARIES AND WAGES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICES, SALARIED AND HOURLY EMPLOYEES OF THE VILLAGE, AND TO DEFINE VACATIONS, SICK LEAVE, HOLIDAYS AND OTHER BENEFITS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Classification: General
Status: Waive & Approval
Dick Patterson made a motion to waive the three readings, Lisa Kauffman seconded, with all others approving, motion carried. Ted Thorpe made a motion to approve ordinance 2022-19, Dick Patterson seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Dick Patterson: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
ORDINANCE 2022-20
AN ORDINANCE TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE VILLAGE OF KILLBUCK, STATE OF OHIO, DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2023, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Classification: General
Status: Waive & Approval
Cindy Miller made a motion to waive the three readings, Dick Patterson seconded, with all others approving, motion carried. Tyler McCombs made a motion to approve ordinance 2022-20, Erica Ash seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Dick Patterson: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Prior Business:
Topic: Corner / Purdy curb damage
Presented By: Steve Patterson
Discussion: Still waiting on estimates.
Topic: Insurance Renewal
Presented By: Linda Campbell
Discussion: Will get a meeting set for January to review new policy with Cory Miller.
Topic: Veterans Banners
Presented By: Dick Patterson
Discussion: Linda will forward the email she received to Dick and Dick will follow up with the Hometown Heroes program. Linda Campbell will contact Linda Wilcox concerning us running the money etc through them.
New Business:
Topic: Window Clings for Christmas
Presented By: Erica Ash
Discussion: Has the business in place for who is participating and will get them hung as soon as they are in.
Topic: Solar lights for the school zone
Presented By: Mayor
Discussion: Will work on looking into getting them through state purchasing.
Topic: School Street traffic during school arrival and dismissal
Presented By: Dick Patterson
Discussion: Even though the new traffic pattern has seemed to help there still is an issue with cars in the street during this time. Could we make it one way during certain hours etc. After some discussion we will set up a meeting again with the school to visit other options and what their thoughts are. The main issue is if the doors are not open at 8:45 it cause the traffic to back up.
Topic: Community Service for National Honor Society students
Presented By: Dick Patterson
Discussion: Has been approached concerning having a student assist at the village for her community service project. Dick will follow up with the school and the student to get what hours she is available.
Topic: Vacant Buildings
Presented By: Council / Mayor
Discussion: Will have Julie send out letters to Leonard Moore 303 E Grover Street & Shane Snyder 250 Main Street.
Executive Session:
Tyler McCombs made a motion to go into executive session to discuss personnel at 7:50 pm. Dick Patterson seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
Lisa Kauffman made a motion to adjourn from executive session at 8:35 pm. Cindy Miller seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
Action from executive session: Lisa Kauffman made a motion to increase clothing allowance to $450.00, give cost of living raise in the amount of 3%, and give performance bonus in the amount of 3.5% based on the employees base pay for 2022. Erica Ash seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Dick Patterson: Yes
Ted Thorpe:
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Next Scheduled Meeting:
Type: Regular
Date: 12/28/22
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Village Hall 138 S Main Street Killbuck, OH 44637
Comments:
Meeting Adjourn:
Motion was made to adjourn meeting by Lisa Kauffman at 8:41 pm. Tyler McCombs seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Dick Patterson: Yes
Ted Thorpe:
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Minutes prepared by Linda Campbell, Fiscal Officer 01/04/23
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