RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Killbuck Village Council met in regular session on August 15, 2024 commencing at 7:00 PM with Mayor Allison presiding.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call:
Tyler McCombs, Lisa Kauffman, Erica Ash, Ted Thorpe present. Cindy Miller absent.
In Attendance:
Steve Patterson, Street Commissioner
Oliva Biltz, Solicitor
Guests:
Gary Chanay came to voice some concerns about the bike/street widening project. Had signatures from residents voicing their concerns on North Main St requesting that council come up with a different plan for the bike path.
Earl Davis, resident on North Main Street feels it is a safety issue and not going to work with the current design/plan.
Lisa Willis came to hear the bike/street widening project and to voice her concerns about junk vehicles, debris and properties within the community.
Keith Mohler lives across from several of the properties on Water Street that have a lot of debris/trash on them and due to the condition of the properties, they have a rat infestation. He has found several dead ones and or seen the presence of them. Colt Tennant, representative from the Holmes County Health Department came to the meeting to address the Health Departments stand and what they can do and not do under the law. After some discussion, Olivia Biltz the village solicitor suggested that we look at Millersburg Village ordinance #1319 and draft something similar. Olivia and Linda will follow up with a meeting with Nat Troyer, Village Administrator of Millersburg Village and find out what works, what doesn’t and what he would add to the ordinance. Will schedule the meeting with Nat and work on drafting the ordinance.
Ronda Madison came to voice her concerns about the rats as well as the feral cats in the village. After some discussion Linda will reach out to Taylor Sigler from the Holmes County Humane society concerning the trap and return project.
Dave Hall, Holmes County Commissioner wanted to address the trail/street project and all the positive effects it could have for the village and the community. He also feels that a town hall meeting with OMEGA and the engineering firm, would be a positive step in getting the project out to the community.
Cecilia Yeater has concerns of the condition of the laundromat.
Deputy Bernhardt addressed the process of 295 N Water Street. Stated that the next step was for them to serve the property with a minor misdemeanor. Also discussed 185 E Jackson Street, they also can be served with a minor misdemeanor.
Approval of Previous Minutes:
Discussion: Minutes will have to be approved at the next council meeting due to no quorum.
Fiscal Officer Report:
Representative’s Name: Linda Campbell
Ted Thorpe made a motion to approve the financials from July, Erica Ash seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Absent
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 4, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Approval of Bills: Lisa Kauffman made a motion to pay current bills in the amount of $127,056.70 Ted Thorpe seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Absent
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 4, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Street Report:
Representative’s Name: Steve Patterson
Discussion: Truck will be getting tires and brakes next week. Larry Moore inquired about putting a larger building on his property. Went and looked at it and did not see an issue. August 28 the street sweeper is coming. Painting will happen shortly after that. The 2 hour sign in front of the theater can come down.
Park Report:
Representative’s Name: Rick Allison
Discussion: Fall league started. Got a quote from Thompson Memorial for six plaques honoring the branches of service for the memorial, they are $650.00 a piece. Sign out front needs some attention, remove weeds etc. Still working on replacing it in honor of the Shreiner family. Fall league will be done by the end of September. Still working on getting concrete under the bleachers on field 2 and 3. Grant for the playground equipment, we need to get something started ASAP.
Sewer / Water Report:
Representative’s Name: Rick Allison, Linda Campbell
Working on flushing hydrants. There has been an issue with the water/sewer bills getting delivered from the post office.
Solicitor Report:
Representative’s Name: Olivia Biltz
Will work on the ordinance for rats.
Legislation:
RESOLUTION 2024-005
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TRANSFER OF MONIES FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE STREET, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Classification: General
Status: 2ND READING
Prior Business:
Ted Thorpe made a motion to authorize, Rick Allison, the Mayor, to sign the OMEGA agreement once Olivia as reviewed it, Tyler McCombs seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Absent
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 4, No: 0, Abstain: 0
New Business:
Ted Thorpe brought up changing the meeting nights due to scheduling conflicts with council members. After some discussion Ted Thorpe made a motion to change the meetings to the first Wednesday of the month commencing at 7:00 PM and the third Monday of the month commencing at 7:00 PM, Tyler McCombs seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Absent
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 4, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Executive Session:
Ted Thorpe made a motion to move into executive session at 9:40 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
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 4, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Ted Thorpe made a motion to move out of executive session at 10:07 PM, Erica Ash seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Absent
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 4, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Action from executive session: Ted Thorpe made a motion to hold a regular meeting on August 26 commencing at 6:30 PM to conduct interviews, Tyler McCombs seconded, with all others approving.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Absent
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 4, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Linda will contact the individuals to be interviewed and will send out denial letters to the other individuals.
Next Scheduled Meeting:
Type: Regular
Date: 08/26/24
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 10:24 PM and seconded by Erica Ash, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Absent
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 4, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Minutes prepared by Linda Campbell, Fiscal Officer 09/04/24
SIGNATURES ON FILE