RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

KIllbuck Village Council met in regular session on November 17, 2021 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, Ted Thorpe, Gary Wagers were present. Cindy Miller, Travis Scott were absent.

In Attendance:

Brandyn Benter, Visitor – WKLM

Approval of Previous Minutes:

Motion to approve minutes of the regular session on November 3, 2021 with corrections was made by Gary Wagers and seconded by Lisa Kauffman.

VOTING ROLL CALL

Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Absent
Travis Scott: Absent
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes

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

Fiscal Officer Report:

Representative’s Name: Linda Campbell

Discussion: Lisa Kauffman made a motion to approve October 2021 bank reconciliation, appropriation, fund, revenue summary, payroll and payment listing. Tyler McCombs seconded.

VOTING ROLL CALL

Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Absent
Travis Scott: Absent
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes

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

Motion for approval of bills in the amount of $44,181.25 was made by Ted Thorpe and seconded by Gary Wagers.

VOTING ROLL CALL

Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Absent
Travis Scott: Absent
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes

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

Street Report:

Representative’s Name: Steve Patterson

Discussion: Finished grading alleys and adding top coat of gravel. Holmesville Electric installed electrical boxes on the poles for the Christmas lights. 1170 Bucy Lane letter for weeds and debris. December 5th tree lighting will get the tree and lights installed before that date.

Park Report:

Representative’s Name: Rick Allison

Discussion: Guys winterized the park on Monday. Got a grant for parking lot. Worked on cleaning up behind field three. Put grass seed down on the soccer field. Gary Wagers inquired about shrubs from Bob Bells down, Rick stated that the park board discussed this as well.

Sewer / Water Report:

None

Solicitor Report:

Worked on letter for Randy Carmel and the Killbuck Watershed Trust letter of support for land purchase. Board of Elections letters to have Rick Allison resign his council seat.

Citizens Comments:

None

Legislation:

2021-014 RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE HOLMES COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT AND DECLARING AND EMERGENCY

Classification: General
Status: Emergency & Passage

Discussion: Motion to waive the three readings was made by Lisa Kauffman and seconded by Ted Thorpe, with all others approving. Motion to approve was made by Ted Thorpe and seconded by Tyler McCombs, with all others approving.

VOTING ROLL CALL

Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Absent
Travis Scott: Absent
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes

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

Prior Business:

Topic: Website
Presented By: Linda Campbell

Discussion: Still working with Rob Moser. Linda having issues with Google Docs.

Topic: Sign at the park recognizing various donations
Presented By: Linda Campbell

Discussion: Linda is still working with Artistic Signs.

Topic: Farner property 1030 Main Street
Presented By: Mayor & Council

Discussion: Received deed from Miller, Mast & Mason. Received an estimate from Kevin Grassbaugh to clean up the debris from fire in the amount of $17,614.37, two other companies were asked to bid and they did not turn in an estimate. After some discussion Lisa Kauffman made a motion to proceed with Kevin Grassbaugh, Ted Thorpe seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.

VOTING ROLL CALL

Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Absent
Travis Scott: Absent
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes

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

New Business:

Topic: December meeting dates
Presented By: Linda Campbell

Discussion: With year end does council want to meet the 1st, 3rd and on December 29th to close out the year or meet December 15th and December 29th? Ted Thorpe made a motion to meet on December 15 and December 29th, with all others approving, motion carried.

VOTING ROLL CALL

Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Absent
Travis Scott: Absent
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes

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

Topic: Blessing box
Presented By: Tyler McCombs

Discussion: After some discussion concerning various location and or ideas for a box, Rick will check around with some other communities that are doing this.

Topic: 255 N Water Street Vacant Building
Presented By: Tyler McCombs

Discussion: Steve will complete inspection and report back to council.

Executive Session:

None

Next Scheduled Meeting:

Type: Regular
Date: 12/15/21
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 8:16 pm and seconded by Tyler McCombs.

VOTING ROLL CALL

Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Absent
Travis Scott: Absent
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes

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

Minutes prepared by Linda Campbell, Fiscal Officer 12/15/21
Attested by Rick Allison, Mayor 12/15/21, Lisa Kauffman, Council President 12/15/21

SIGNATURES ON FILE