RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

Killbuck Village Council met in regular session on June 7, 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, Ted Thorpe, Gary Wagers were present and Travis Scott was not present.

In Attendance:

None

Approval of Previous Minutes:

Motion to approve minutes of the regular session on May 17, 2021 was made by Ted Thorpe and seconded by Cindy Miller.

VOTING ROLL CALL

Rick Allison: Abstain
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Absent
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes

VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 4, No: 0, Abstain: 1 

Fiscal Officer Report:

None

Motion for approval of bills in the amount of $38,884.06 was made by Gary Wagers and seconded by Lisa Kauffman.

VOTING ROLL CALL

Rick Allison: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: 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: Rick Allison / Linda Campbell

Discussion: Mosquito spraying will start next week, weather permitting.  Rick and Brian took the sprayer and had it inspected last Wednesday and it is ready. Discussion took place again concerning the alleys Denny will speak to Steve concerning the alleys.  The alleys were included in the grant that we applied for with Quicksall.

Park Report:

Representative’s Name: Rick Allison

Discussion: Little League is almost completed and fall league will begin.

Sewer / Water Report:

Representative’s Name: Linda Campbell

Discussion: Generator is installed.  Would like to purchase a maintenance agreement through Generator Systems.  Rick Allison made a motion to approve the three maintenance agreements in the amount of 3,252.80, Gary Wagers seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.

Solicitor Report:

None

Citizens Comments:

Name:  Michael Richards – Killbuck Country Market

Comments: Called the village hall and inquired about the village patching the pot holes that are on water street connecting to his parking lot.  After some discussion council and the mayor want the fiscal officer to reach out to him stating that they would like a quote for the parking lot and for the area that affects the street.

Legislation:

2021-005 ORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE TO RETAIN DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP AS SPECIAL FINANCE COUNSEL

Classification: General
Status: 3rd Reading

Discussion: Motion to approve was made by Lisa Kauffman and seconded by Cindy Miller.

VOTING ROLL CALL

Rick Allison: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Absent
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: 3rd Reading

Discussion: Motion to approve was made by Lisa Kauffman and seconded by Ted Thorpe.

VOTING ROLL CALL

Rick Allison: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Absent
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes

VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0

Prior Business:

Topic: 4-Wheelers 
Presented By: Mayor

Discussion: There is still an issue with this at N Main Street.  The Sheriff’s department is aware.  It is the council and the mayor’s intent to have this resolved where the issue is taking place and not have to not allow ATV’s, 4-Wheelers etc in the village.

Topic: Website 
Presented By: Linda Campbell

Discussion: Made contact with Rob Moser of Cadenza Media.  Started working on the information and documents needed to proceed.

New Business:

Topic: Lane Graham
Presented By: Ted Thorpe

Discussion: Lane Graham a 2021 West holmes graduate and resident of Killbuck competed in the State track meet and walked away a two time state champ in the shot put and discus.  Would like to see the village acknowledge his accomplishment.  After some discussion the mayor and council would like to have the welcome to Killbuck signs to state home of 2021-2022 State champ Lane Graham shot put and discus.  Fiscal officer will contact Artistic Signs to get this added.

Topic: Dogs on leashes
Presented By: Gary Wagers

Discussion: Warned Bill Skelly concerning his dogs not being kept on leashes and running out into the street.

Topic: Closing Protection Coverage
Presented By: Linda Campbell

Discussion: Monroe Street title company has a document for accepting or denying closing protection coverage concerning the Farner property closing.  After some discussion Ted Thorpe made a motion to deny the coverage and authorizing the fiscal officer to sign the document, Lisa Kauffman seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.

Topic: Large bank on Railroad Street
Presented By: Mayor

Discussion: The bank needs to be mowed and once mowed can be sprayed by the village as it has been done in the past.  Fiscal officer will contact Jim Large Jr concerning this matter.

Topic: Rail Road property owned by Yoder Dry Kiln & The Old Wood People, LLC
Presented By: Council

Discussion: Property is in need of mowing/weed control.  Fiscal officer had spoken to the owner concerning this issue.  A certified letter will be sent.

Executive Session:

Purpose: To discuss the job description and pay rate of an employee.

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: Absent
Ted Thorpe: Adjourn into Executive Session
Gary Wagers: Adjourn into Executive Session

Invited into Session: Linda Campbell

Discussion: After some discussion a new job description and pay rate will be re-evaluated for Brian Rippeth in the upcoming weeks by the solicitor, mayor and fiscal officer.

VOTING ROLL CALL

Rick Allison: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Absent
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes

VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0

Adjourn Executive Session:

Motion was made to adjourn Executive Session by Rick Allison and seconded by Lisa Kauffman.

VOTING ROLL CALL

Rick Allison: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Absent
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes

VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0

Next Scheduled Meeting:

Type: Regular
Date: 6/21/2021
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Village Hall 138 S Main Street Killbuck, OH 44637
Comments: Lisa Kauffman will be absent due to vacation

Meeting Adjourn:

Motion was made to adjourn Meeting by Ted Thorpe at 8:15 pm and seconded by Gary Wagers.

VOTING ROLL CALL

Rick Allison: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: 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 6/21/21
Attested by Denny Hahn, Mayor 6/21/21

SIGNATURES ON FILE