RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Killbuck Village Council met in regular session on May 17, 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:
Lisa Kauffman, Cindy Miller, Travis Scott, Ted Thorpe, Gary Wagers were present and Rick Allison was not present.
In Attendance:
Brandyn Benter, Visitor – WKLM (WebEx)
Julie Dreher – Solicitor
Approval of Previous Minutes:
Motion to approve minutes of the regular session on May 3, 2021 was made by Ted Thorpe and seconded by Gary Wagers.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Rick Allison: Absent
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Cindy Miller: Abstain
Travis Scott: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 4, No: 0, Abstain: 1
Fiscal Officer Report:
Representative’s Name: Linda Campbell
Discussion: Ted Thorpe made a motion to approve April month end, payroll, payment listing, appropriation status, revenue statues and fund status, Travis Scott seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Rick Allison: Absent
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Motion for approval of bills in the amount of $32,758.52 was made by Ted Thorpe and seconded by Gary Wagers.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Rick Allison: Absent
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Cindy Miller: Abstain
Travis Scott: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Street Report:
Representative’s Name: Linda Campbell
Discussion: Made contact with both SCI (who bought out Buckeye sweeping) and Totally Outdoors. Totally Outdoors price was 285.00 per hour and SCI was 160.00 per hour with a four hour minimum. Checked with the guys and it usually takes 4 to 5 hours. If council approves SCI can be here Friday May 21st After some discussion Gary Wagers made a motion to proceed with SCI, Ted Thorpe seconded, with all others approving, motion carried Fiscal Officer and Steve will notify residents. There were approximately 6 to 8 tires put into the containers during clean up day. Steve was able to remove them and Rick and Steve will review footage to see if we can see who did it.
Park Report:
None
Sewer / Water Report:
Representative’s Name: Linda Campbell
Discussion: Still working on getting generator set up. Hopefully Generac can come in the next couple weeks.
Solicitor Report:
Representative’s Name: Julie Dreher
Discussion: Went over Ohio Director of Health new orders State of Ohio’s open meeting tentative date of July 1. After some discussion, Travis Scott made a motion to have open meetings starting June 7, Lisa Kauffman seconded, with all others approving, motion carried. Julie presented council with the different forms annexations. Julie and Linda will do some more research on past practices. Tabled. Recommends we send a letter to Mr. Pahoundis stating that council is okay with the storage container being there temporary 90 days but it will need to be removed due to the fact it is not in guidelines with our ordinances. 180 Upper Railroad Street – Tom Horn inquired about putting a different trailer on said lot. Sent trailer ordinance to Mr. Horn. Fiscal Officer will follow up with Mr. Horn.
Citizens Comments:
Name: Travis McCombs
Comments: Just came to observe council meeting might have interest in running sometime in the future.
Legislation:
2021-007 RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ADJUSTMENT TO THE (2041) PARK FUND, 2021 APPROPRIATION AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Classification: General
Status: Emergency
Discussion: Motion to waive was made by Ted Thorpe and seconded by Lisa Kauffman.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Rick Allison: Absent
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
2021-007 RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ADJUSTMENT TO THE (2041) PARK FUND, 2021 APPROPRIATION AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Classification: General
Status: Passage
Discussion: Motion to approve was made by Gary Wagers and seconded by Cindy Miller.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Rick Allison: Absent
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
2021-004 ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ORDERING, FINANCING, COMBINATION SEWER TRUCK, AND AUTHORIZING THE TRADE-IN OF THE VILLAGE’S OBSOLETE VACTOR COMBINATION SEWER TRUCK
Classification: General
Status: 3rd Reading
Discussion: Motion to approve was made by Travis Scott and seconded by Ted Thorpe.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Rick Allison: Absent
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
2021-006 ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND GRANTING CONSENT TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY TO, APPLY, MAINTAIN AND REPAIR STANDARD LONGITUDINAL PAVEMENT MARKINGS AND ERECT REGULATORY AND WARNING SIGNS ON STATE HIGHWAYS INSIDE VILLAGE CORPORATE LIMITS, AND GIVING CONSENT OF THE VILLAGE FOR THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO REMOVE SNOW AND ICE AND USE SNOW AND ICE CONTROL MATERIAL ON STATE HIGHWAYS INSIDE THE VILLAGE CORPORATE LIMITS, AND GIVING CONSENT OF THE VILLAGE FOR THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE AND/OR REPAIR ON STATE HIGHWAYS INSIDE THE VILLAGE CORPORATION
Classification: General
Status: 2nd Reading
2021-005 ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE TO RETAIN DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP AS SPECIAL FINANCE COUNSEL
Classification: General
Status: 2nd Reading
Prior Business:
Topic: Portable speed bump on Mullet Drive
Presented By: Ted Thorpe
Discussion: Linda discussed this with Brian and Steve and they stated that a portable speed bump will not work because when cars run over it the apparatus will move. After some discussion it was stated that traffic has slowed down. Inquired concerning posting 1 lane road. Linda will send letter to the Buck Creek Apartments and contact the Sheriff’s office to patrol it.
New Business:
Topic: Website
Presented By: Linda Campbell
Discussion: Fiscal Officer asked council to approve finding someone else who could assist with the Website make it easier and more up to date Ted Thorpe made a motion for Fiscal Officer to proceed with Website change/update, Cindy Miller seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
Topic: Barricades when there is high water
Presented By: Travis Scott
Discussion: When there is high water barricades along with the road closed signs need to be put into place to help avoid traffic going into residents yards and or going on to the sidewalk. Linda will let Steve/Brian know.
Topic: 735 Railroad Street
Presented By: Ted Thorpe
Discussion: Has received several complaints concerning dogs. Linda will contact Sheriff’s office concerning the animal nuisance ordinance.
Topic: 155 Duncan Street (old Elm Service)
Presented By: Ted Thorpe
Discussion: Property is in need of mowing. Linda will send letter concerning weeds, grass and vegetation.
Topic: Farner property 1030 N Main Street
Presented By: Mayor
Discussion: Property needs to be mowed and since the village is attempting to purchase the village should maintain it. Linda will let Steve/Brian know.
Topic: 259 S Water Street (property owned by Douglas Dailey)
Presented By: Cindy Miller
Discussion: There is concern that someone is occupying the little garage on the property. Linda will contact the Sheriff’s office.
Topic: 325 S Water Street (Daniel & Terria Blankenship)
Presented By: Council
Discussion: There is concern that someone is occupying the camper that is on the property. Linda will contact the Sheriff’s office.
Executive Session:
None
Next Scheduled Meeting:
Type: Regular
Date: 6/7/2021
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Village Hall 138 S Main Street Killbuck, OH 44637
Comments: In person meetings will commence
Meeting Adjourn:
Motion was made to adjourn Meeting by Ted Thorpe at 8:32 pm and seconded by Gary Wagers.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Rick Allison: Absent
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Minutes prepared by Linda Campbell, Fiscal Officer 6/7/21
Attested by Denny Hahn, Mayor 6/7/21
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