RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Killbuck Village Council met in regular session on April 19, 2021 at 7:00 pm in the Village Hall 138 S Main Street Killbuck, OH 44637 with Mayor Denny Hahn presiding.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call:
Rick Allison, Lisa Kauffman, Cindy Miller, Travis Scott, Ted Thorpe, Gary Wagers were present.
In Attendance:
Brandyn Benter – Visitor – WKLM
Julie Dreher – Village Solicitor
Approval of Previous Minutes:
Motion to approve minutes of the regular session on March 22, 2021 was made by Lisa Kauffman and seconded by Rick Allison.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Rick Allison: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Fiscal Officer Report:
Representative’s Name: Linda Campbell
Discussion: Ted Thorpe made a motion to approve the March 2021 bank reconciliation, appropriation summary, revenue summary, fund summary, payroll and bill pay. Gary Wagers seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Rick Allison: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Approval of Bills – $41,771.38
Motion for approval of bills in the amount of $41,771.38 was made by Ted Thorpe and seconded by Rick Allison.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Rick Allison: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Street Report:
Representative’s Name: Council
Discussion: Some discussion took place concerning getting the streets swept. Council would like to get in touch with Totally Outdoors to see what they can offer since they are a local business.
Park Report:
Representative’s Name: Rick Allison
Discussion: Paint is ordered for the dugouts. Need to get benches built. Will be ordering more anchors for the pitching rubbers.
Sewer / Water Report:
Representative’s Name: Linda Campbell on behalf of Mike Judson
Discussion: Generator is delivered and will be getting set next week.
Solicitor Report:
Representative’s Name: Julie Dreher
Discussion: Went over the new Ohio Department of Health orders, Farner property seller has not yet provided an executed copy of the real estate purchase agreement, Nuisance properties 125 Purdy Street; 135 Purdy Street; 235 S Railroad Street; 480 Water Street, Sewer Truck acquisition.
Citizens Comments:
None
Legislation:
2021-004 Resolution
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF KILLBUCK AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF KILLBUCK TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE OF OHIO COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM
Classification: General
Status: Emergency
Discussion: Motion to waive was made by Lisa Kauffman and seconded by Rick Allison.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Rick Allison: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
2021-004 Resolution
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF KILLBUCK AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF KILLBUCK TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE OF OHIO COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM
Classification: General
Status: Passage
Discussion: Motion to approve was made by Gary Wagers and seconded by Lisa Kauffman.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Rick Allison: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
2021-005 Resolution
VILLAGE OF KILLBUCK RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE ODOT ROAD SALT CONTRACTS AWARDED IN 2021, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Classification: General
Status: Emergency
Discussion: Motion to waive was made by Ted Thorpe and seconded by Rick Allison.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Rick Allison: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
2021-005 Resolution
VILLAGE OF KILLBUCK RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE ODOT ROAD SALT CONTRACTS AWARDED IN 2021, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Classification: General
Status: Emergency
Discussion: Motion to approve was made by Ted Thorpe and seconded by Rick Allison.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Rick Allison: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
2021-004 Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ORDERING, FINANCING, AND PURCHASING OF A SEWER EQUIPMENT OF AMERICA 900 ECO COMBINATION SEWER TRUCK, AND AUTHORIZING THE TRADE-IN OF THE VILLAGE’S OBSOLETE VACTOR COMBINATION SEWER TRUCK
Classification: General
Status: 1st Reading
Discussion: Motion to waive was made by Lisa Kauffman and seconded by Rick Allison.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Rick Allison: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Prior Business:
Topic: Meeting at Holmes County Commissioners with other Glenmont, Nashville and Holmesville
Presented By: Linda Campbell
Discussion: Attended the meeting on April 15 concerning the Restart America funding. Commissioners stated that the monies have been pledged to current sewer projects in Winesburg, Walnut Creek and Berlin.
Topic: Ohio Natures Work Grant
Presented By: Linda Campbell
Discussion: Continuing to work with Quicksall on the parking lot grant at the park.
Topic: Bed Tax Grant
Presented By: Linda Campbell
Discussion: Will apply for the Bed tax grant with the Holmes County Commissioners for the Trail project at the Farner property.
New Business:
Topic: Curfew
Presented By: Council
Discussion: Saw a post on Facebook concerning kids out on bicycles past curfew. Need to have S/O enforce curfew.
Topic: VFW receiving diamond award
Presented By: Council
Discussion: The VFW post 7079 will be presented with a diamond award (75 years) from the national VFW affiliation this Saturday night April 24, 2020
Topic: Nuisance properties
Presented By: Mayor
Discussion: 105 Purdy Street/Junk Vehicles, 249 N Main Street / Junk Vehicles, litter and tires, Friendly reminder to 715 N Main street concerning mowing of lawn, Correspond to Lieutenant Tim Stryker concerning above properties and ATV’s, golf carts etc
Executive Session:
Purpose: To discuss personnel.
Motion was made to adjourn into Executive Session by Ted Thorpe and seconded by Lisa Kauffman.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Rick Allison: Adjourn into Executive Session
Lisa Kauffman: Adjourn into Executive Session
Cindy Miller: Adjourn into Executive Session
Travis Scott: Adjourn into Executive Session
Ted Thorpe: Adjourn into Executive Session
Gary Wagers: Adjourn into Executive Session
Invited into Session: Linda Campbell, Julie Dreher
Discussion: Brian Rippeth will be released from his medical leave on May 17th to light duty. Mayor and council will leave his schedule flexible until further notice.
Adjourn Executive Session:
Motion was made to adjourn Executive Session by Ted Thorpe and seconded by Gary Wagers.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Rick Allison: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Next Scheduled Meeting:
Type: Regular
Date: 5/3/2021
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Village Hall 138 S Main Street Killbuck, OH 44637
Comments: None
Meeting Adjourn:
Motion was made to adjourn Meeting by Ted Thorpe at 8:24 pm and seconded by Cindy Miller.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Rick Allison: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Minutes prepared by Linda Campbell, Fiscal Officer 5/3/21
Attested by Denny Hahn, Mayor 5/3/21
SIGNATURES ON FILE