RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Killbuck Village Council met in regular session on June 1, 2022 at 7:00 pm in the Village Hall 138 S Main Street Killbuck, OH 44637 with Rick Allison presiding.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call:
Lisa Kauffman, Tyler McCombs, Cindy Miller, Travis Scott, Ted Thorpe, Gary Wagers present.
In Attendance:
Brogan Steimel, WKLM
Steve Patterson, Street Commissioner
Approval of Previous Minutes:
Discussion: Ted Thorpe made a motion to approve the minutes from May 18th, 2022, Tyler McCombs seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: 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: Lisa Kauffman made a motion to approve the bank reconciliation, fund balance, appropriation, revenue summary, payment listing and payroll for the month of May, 2022, Ted Thorpe seconded, with all others approving.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Approval of Bills: Lisa Kauffman made a motion to pay current bills in the amount of $21,163.57 Cindy Miller seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: 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: Steve Patterson
Discussion: The mosquito sprayer was calibrated on May 25th and is ready to go. Steve and Clay will go take their applicators test next week for spraying. Picked up the copper sulfate from Loudonville. Catch basin in front of the rubber shop is damaged, Chuck Morris will assist in fixing the concrete for the grate. Still waiting on Grassbaugh to get the roller to come and roll the vacant lot. Daniel Blankenship started working with the guys on Tuesday 5/31/22..
Park Report:
Representative’s Name: Rick Allison
Discussion: The park board met on 5/24/22 they made a motion to have Linda Campbell sell the necessary bank stock to fund the parking lot project. Little league tournaments are starting with 15 teams in the tournament. The Methodist Church will be serving ice cream at the park for the 150th anniversary June 13th and or June 14th. Looked at plaques online for the flag donation. Are in need of more flags, John Buren at the VFW is unable to get the size we need, will look at other companies to order from. Unfortunately there has been an issue in the men’s restroom with a toilet being vandalized so we will be locking the restrooms again.
Sewer / Water Report:
Discussion: Paul Zollars plumber has not finished at his house yet.
Solicitor Report:
None
Citizens Comments & Guest:
Kyle Gumto, Aspen Energy, came to discuss the options we have in light of the bankruptcy of VESA, the current gas aggregate provider for the village through 2023. Julie will review bankruptcy documents and Kyle will get more information on what rates are available.
Lieutenant Tim Stryker: Came to do the quarterly report of his department concerning police protection provided. Wants council to know that he is down two officers but has two currently in the academy and hopeful in the near future to be back to full staff. He also wanted to review if it was okay to email the patrolling hours, receipt and invoice monthly to Linda. After reviewing Council and the Mayor gave Tim the okay to provide the monthly reports via email. Some discussion took place about patrolling the alleys more and focusing on late evening patrols. Council and the Mayor Thanked Lieutenant Stryker and his staff for the services they provide.
Legislation:
ORDINANCE 2022-09
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND FISCAL OFFICER TO EXECUTE A REPLACEMENT GOVERNMENTAL NATURAL GAS AGGREGATION PROGRAM AGREEMENT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Classification: General
Status: Waive & Approval
Lisa Kauffman made a motion to waive the three readings, Ted Thorpe seconded, with all others approving, motion carried. Cindy Miller made a motion to waive the three readings, Gary Wagers seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
ORDINANCE 2022-10
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND FISCAL OFFICER TO EXECUTE AN “EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR THE REFUSE AND RECYCLING SERVICES” WITH KIMBLE RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Classification: General
Status: Waive & Approval
Ted Thorpe made a motion to waive the three readings, Travis Scott seconded, with all others approving, motion carried. Lisa Kauffman made a motion to approve, Tyler McCombs seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Prior Business:
Topic: Blessing Box
Presented By: Mayor
Discussion: The Mayor thanked Tyler McCombs for making this project happen. It is awesome and receiving a lot of positive feedback.
New Business:
Topic: Building permit for Dan Yoder dba D & G builders at 165 E Spring Street
Presented By: Mayor
Discussion: Received a message from Mr. Yoder concerning obtaining a building permit for 2 1200 sq feet homes. After some discussion, Ted Thorpe made a motion to waive the building permit fees, Gary Wagers seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Topic: Junk Vehicle at Aaron Chaney residence
Discussion: The fiscal officer received an email along with a phone call concerning the junk vehicle on a trailer. After some discussion the fiscal officer is to contact Mr. Chaney concerning said complaint and ask him to cover up the vehicle
Topic: Junk Vehicle at the Old Elm Service Station
Presented By: Council
Discussion: There has been a white F150 parked there for several months. The fiscal officer is to reach out to Tim Stryker.
Topic: View of pulling out from CR 35 to SR 62 due to foliage
Presented By: Gary Wagers
Discussion: Steve stated that Killbuck Township will mow once their arm mower is fixed.
Topic: Junk Vehicles etc at Susan Miller Property
Presented By: Council
Discussion: This has been an ongoing issue, fiscal officer will notify Tim Stryker.
Executive Session:
None
Next Scheduled Meeting:
Type: Regular
Date: 6/15/22
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Village Hall 138 S Main Street Killbuck, OH 44637
Comments:
Meeting Adjourn:
Motion was made to adjourn meeting by Travis Scott at 7:48 pm and seconded by Ted Thorpe, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: 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 6/15/22
Approved by Rick Allison, Mayor 6/15/22
Attested by Linda Campbell, Fiscal Officer 6/15/22
Attested by Lisa Kauffman, President of Council 6/15/22
SIGNATURES ON FILE