RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Killbuck Village Council met in regular session on January 16, 2022 at 7:00 pm in the Village Hall 138 S Main Street Killbuck, OH 44637 with Rick Allison presiding.
Pledge of Allegiance — Led by Killbuck Boy Scout Pack #315 and Den Leader Scott Biltz
Roll Call:
Lisa Kauffman, Tyler McCombs, Cindy Miller, Ted Thorpe, Gary Wagers present; Travis Scott absent.
In Attendance:
Steve Patterson, Street Commissioner
Brogan Steimel, WKLM
Michele Wood – Holmes County Soil & Water
Karen Gotter – Holmes County Soil & Water
Arnie Oliver – Holmes County Planning Commission
Killbuck Scout Pack #315
Approval of Previous Minutes:
Discussion: Lisa Kauffman made a motion to approve the minutes from January 16, 2022, Ted Thorpe seconded.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Abstain
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Absent
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 4, No: 0, Abstain: 1
Fiscal Officer Report:
Representative’s Name: Linda Campbell
Discussion: Fiscal officer updated Mayor and Council that the 2022 Appropriations are entered and she is working on finishing up the financial statement.
Approval of Bills: Lisa Kauffman made a motion to pay current bills in the amount of $24,261.15, Cindy Miller seconded.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Absent
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Street Report:
Representative’s Name: Steve Patterson
Discussion: Worked on snow removal had a few complaints from residents concerning snow removal in the alleys. Steve stated that we only had one plow truck working at the time and that he prioritized what needed to be cleared first and that was the main streets and routes in the village. He will look at correcting the issue in the future.
Will be in tomorrow morning to clear sidewalks and remove excess snow on the side of streets.
The Fiscal Officer had a resident from South railroad requesting an additional pass. Steve stated that he already does three.
Steve presented the council with a quote from Holmes Rental for a Ventrac with attachments to remove snow from sidewalks and various other uses within the village. The topic was tabled until further information can be gathered from the village solicitor.
Park Report:
None
Sewer / Water Report:
None
Solicitor Report:
None
Citizens Comments:
Arnie Oliver from the Holmes County Planning and Commission board came to inquire about Killbuck appointing someone to the board. He stated that Gary Mellor recently retired from the Holmes County Emergency Management and was previously a resident of Killbuck and he showed interest in filling this position. The board meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 3:00 pm. The board oversees flood plans, subdivisions and the block grant that is awarded every other year. After some discussion the appointment was tabled.
Michele Wood and Karen Gotter from the Holmes County Soil & Water District came to update the council and receive any input they might have concerning the various projects going on with the Killbuck Creek and the Shrimplin watershed. The main thing that has happened thus far is that a log jam was removed behind WalMart. A potential $20,000 is available for 2022 to remove several more between Millersburg and Killbuck. The main concern is to get additional funding for a maintenance program to continue the removing of log jams in the future.
There have been several wetland acquisitions by the Holmes County Park District and the Killbuck Watershed Land Trust with several projects in mind for said property.
Legislation:
ORDINANCE 2022-01
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND FISCAL OFFICER TO EXECUTE A NATUREWORKS LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT AGREEMENT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Classification: General
Status: Waive & Passage
Lisa Kauffman made a motion to waive the three readings, Tyler McCombs seconded.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Absent
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
ORDINANCE 2022-01
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND FISCAL OFFICER TO EXECUTE A NATUREWORKS LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT AGREEMENT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Classification: General
Status: Approval
Ted Thorpe made a motion to approve, Gary Wagers seconded.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Absent
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
ORDINANCE 2022-02
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, 2022, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Classification: General
Status: Waive & Passage
Ted Thorpe made a motion to waive the three readings, Lisa Kauffman seconded.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Absent
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
ORDINANCE 2022-02
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, 2022, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Classification: General
Status: Approval
Ted Thorpe made a motion to approve, Gary Wagers seconded.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Absent
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Prior Business:
Topic: Blessing Box
Presented By: Mayor & Council
Discussion: No update
Topic: Council Seat
Presented By: Mayor
Discussion: The Mayor, Rick Allison administered the oath of office to Tyler McCombs for his term commencing January 1, 2022.
Topic: Security Cameras
Topic: Security cameras
Presented By: Tyler McCombs
Discussion: Tyler had sent an email to Mr. Bob Hearn but did not hear anything back from him, he will reach out again this week.
New Business:
Topic: LED lighting for street lights and additional security lights
Presented By: Mayor
Discussion: Spoke with a representative from AEP concerning installing LED lighting, she stated that they are currently on backorder but she will be happy to come to a council meeting and discuss options. Rick will stay in contact with AEP.
Executive Session:
None
Next Scheduled Meeting:
Type: Regular
Date: 2/2/22
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 8:14 pm and seconded by Tyler McCombs.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Absent
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Minutes prepared by Linda Campbell, Fiscal Officer 1/20/21
Approved by Rick Allison, Mayor 2/2/22
Attested by Linda Campbell, Fiscal Officer 2/2/22
Attested by Lisa Kauffman, President of Council 2/2/22
SIGNATURES ON FILE