RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Killbuck Village Council met in regular session on December 30, 2024 commencing at 7:00 PM with Mayor Allison presiding.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call:
Tyler McCombs, Lisa Kauffman, Ted Thorpe, Keith Mohler Erica Ash present. Cindy Miller absent.
In Attendance:
Olivia Biltz, Solicitor
Guests: None
Approval of Previous Minutes:
Tyler McCombs made a motion to approve the minutes from the October 30th special meeting, Erica Ash seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Absent
Keith Mohler: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Ted Thorpe made a motion to approve the minutes from November 18, 2024 Tyler McCombs seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Absent
Keith Mohler: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Lisa Kauffman made a motion to approve the minutes from December 2, 2024 Ted Thorpe seconded, with all other members approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Absent
Keith Mohler: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Lisa Kauffman made a motion to approve the minutes from the CDBG special meeting on December 2, 2024, Erica Ash seconded, with all other members approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Absent
Keith Mohler: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Fiscal Officer Report:
Representative’s Name: Linda Campbell
Approval of Bills: Ted Thorpe made a motion to pay current bills in the amount of $60,638.12 , Erica Ash seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Absent
Keith Mohler: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Tyler McCombs made a motion to approve the financials from November, Lisa Kauffman seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Absent
Keith Mohler: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
After some discussion the 2025 committees will stay the same and Lisa Kauffman will remain council president. Meetings will be the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month commencing at 7:00 PM.
Ted Thorpe made a motion to authorize the fiscal officer to pay bills until the end of the year, Keith Mohler seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Absent
Keith Mohler: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Street Report:
Representative’s Name: Steve Patterson
Discussion: Penny will be having surgery on January 6, Steve will be off to take care of her. The Christmas tree will stay up until old Christmas January 6. Will keep the snowflakes up through Winter.
Park Report:
Representative’s Name: Rick Allison
Discussion: Nothing to report concerning the Applachia Grant. Chas Morris was going to start the concrete but he got rained out.
Erica and Linda will finalize the playground equipment. Waiting on new installation plans for the zip line.
Sewer / Water Report:
Representative’s Name: Rick Allison, Linda Campbell
Still working on the new UB4 software system. Water line break in South Buckeye Alley last week. Guys worked on it from 6:00 PM until 1:00 AM. Will need to have the chip and seal repaired when the weather is fit.
Solicitor Report:
Representative’s Name: Olivia Biltz
Linda was contacted by a gentleman purchasing 365 Water Street concerning an encroachment on the alley. She explained what ordinance 2024-014 would legally do for the property. Council will review and approve.
Legislation:
ORDINANCE 2024-11
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, Erica Ash seconded, with all others approving, motion carried, Tyler McCombs made a motion to approve the ordinance, Keith Mohler seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Absent
Keith Mohler: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
ORDINANCE 2024-12
AN 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
Tyler McCombs made a motion to waive the three readings, Lisa Kauffman seconded, with all others approving, motion carried. Ted Thorpe made a motion to approve the ordinance, Erica Ash seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Absent
Keith Mohler: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
ORDINANCE 2024-13
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, 2025 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. Ted Thorpe made a motion to approve the ordinance, Erica Ash seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Absent
Keith Mohler: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
ORDINANCE 2024-14
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND FISCAL OFFICER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR NON-DISTURBANCE OF ENCROACHMENT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Classification: General
Status: WAIVE & APPROVAL
Ted Thorpe made a motion to waive the three readings, Keith Mohler seconded, with all others approving, motion carried. Ted Thorpe made a motion to approve the ordinance, Tyler McCombs seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Absent
Keith Mohler: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Prior Business:
CR 35 culvert. The township is still busy. The Mayor will follow up with Steve. Linda will continue to work on the ODNR playground grant.
New Business:
Discussion: Meet with Engineering and Associates on Friday to discuss additional grant funding through LTAP for completion of the bike path going south on Main Street.
Executive Session:
Ted Thorpe made a motion to go into executive session at 7:44 PM to discuss personnel, Lisa Kauffman seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Absent
Keith Mohler: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Ted Thorpe made a motion to come out of executive session at 8:02 PM, Lisa Kauffman seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Absent
Keith Mohler: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Action from executive session is to approve ORDINANCE 2024-011 AND 2024-012. Changes: clothing allowance to $500.00; employees 3% raise. Jimmy Britt given a dollar per hour for probation period ending and a 3% Effective for the December 23 beginning pay period.
Next Scheduled Meeting:
Type: Regular
Date: 01/05/25
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Village Hall 138 S Main Street Killbuck, OH 44637
Comments:
Meeting Adjourn:
Motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Ted Thorpe at 8:20 PM and seconded by Lisa Kauffman, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Absent
Keith Mohler: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Minutes prepared by Linda Campbell, Fiscal Officer 01/06/25
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