RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Killbuck Village Council met in regular session on February 15, 2023 at 7:00 pm in the Village Hall 138 S Main Street Killbuck, OH 44637 with Rick Allison presiding.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call:
Erica Ash, Lisa Kauffman, Tyler McCombs, Cindy Miller, Dick Patterson, Ted Thorpe present.
In Attendance:
Steve Patterson, Street Commissioner
Julie Dreher, Solicitor
Debbie Burt Mullen from Hometown Heroes, Guest
Approval of Previous Minutes:
Discussion: Ted Thorpe made a motion to approve the minutes from February 1, 2023, Tyler McCombs seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Dick Patterson: abstain
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 4, No: 0, Abstain: 1
Fiscal Officer Report:
Representative’s Name: Linda Campbell
Approval of Bills: Dick Patterson made a motion to pay current bills in the amount of $49,050.65 Erica Ash seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Dick Patterson: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Discussion: Tracey Reiheld from the Killbuck Savings Bank called concerning the sweep account. The account is currently receiving .50% and they are offering 3.5% on a new investment account gave her the verbal approval to move to new investment.
Street Report:
Representative’s Name: Steve Patterson
Discussion:New mailbox is installed. Stop sign on Allison Avenue is fixed. Moved the benches out in front of the village hall so that the trash can could be moved so that it wouldn’t fill up with rain water. Spring clean up April 20th to April 23rd. There are still a few street lights out, will continue to work with AEP.
Park Report:
Representative’s Name: Rick Allison
Discussion: Spoke to Paul Zollars concerning getting a meeting scheduled. Grasshopper sent the 2023 treatment, will contact little league concerning helping with some of the costs. The 2023 food license was renewed.
Dick Patterson made a motion to have the park treated, Tyler McCombs seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Dick Patterson: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Sewer / Water Report:
Representative’s Name: Mayor / Linda Campbell
Discussion: 4” main break in Hayes Alley and it was repaired. The water/sewer rates for the March 20 due date will be 66.00 with the rated being 31.00 for water and 35.00 for sewer.
Solicitor Report:
Representative’s Name: Julie Dreher
Discussion: Prepared letter for Mr. Berman. PUCO renewal of the gas aggregate (Aspen Energy). The 2023 Ohio basic code is in and will adopt.
Citizens Comments & Guest:
Debbie Burt Mullen / Hometown Heroes
They have 10 residents from Killbuck and she will reach out to them and see if they are interested in transferring their banner to Killbuck. The village’s next step is to contact AEP and get permission to use their electric poles. The village will then next year start a Facebook page and email for banners. The cost is 200.00 which includes the bracket, banner and a small fee for administration services. She recommends Conrad Miller with Inkscape for the banners. Council will also need to decide what time frame the want the banners displayed.
Legislation:
ORDINANCE 2023-04
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, ADOPTING AND ENACTING AMERICAN LEGAL PUBLISHING’S OHIO BASIC CODE, 2023 EDITION, AS THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE VILLAGE OF KILLBUCK, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Classification: General
Status: WAIVE & APPROVAL
Lisa Kauffman made a motion to waive the three readings, Dick Patterson seconded, with all others approving, motion carried. Ted Thorpe made a motion to approve ordinance 2023-04, Dick Patterson seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Dick Patterson: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
RESOLUTION 2023-04
A RESOLUTION DETERMINING TO PROCEED WITH THE SUBMISSION TO THE ELECTORS OF THE QUESTION OF LEVYING A TAX IN EXCESS OF THE TEN-MILL LIMITATION ORC 5705.19, ORC 5705.191, ORC 5705.25, ORC 5705.26
Classification: General
Status: 1st Reading
Prior Business:
Topic: Corner / Purdy curb damage
Presented By: Steve Patterson
Discussion: Still waiting on estimates.
Topic: Vacant Building Ordinance
Presented By: Dick Patterson
Discussion: Spent some time reviewing the ordinance and would like to revise the approach that council takes in addressing the potential property owners. The main objective is to work with the residents so that it is beneficial to both parties. Julie will review and or revise the letter.
New Business:
Topic: Dog attack
Presented By: Ted Thorpe
Discussion: This incident was very unfortunate to all parties involved. Would like to have the council informed from the dog warden or the sheriff when something like this happens, especially since it is rumored that this is the second time this dog has bitten. Would like a letter sent to the Holmes County Commissioners concerning this.
Topic: 295 N Water Street
Presented By: Lisa Kauffman
Discussion: The property owner just moved into property and there is a lot miscellaneous items sitting on the sidewalk.
Executive Session:
Discuss Personnel
Lisa Kauffman made a motion to adjourn into executive session at 8:47PM, Dick Patterson seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Dick Patterson: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Lisa Kauffman made a motion to adjourn out of executive session at 9:00PM, Cindy Miller seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Dick Patterson: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Clay Shepler gave his resignation to the council and the mayor effective March 3. No other action was taken by the council.
Next Scheduled Meeting:
Type: Regular
Date: 03/01/23
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Village Hall 138 S Main Street Killbuck, OH 44637
Comments:
Meeting Adjourn:
Motion was made to adjourn the meeting byTed Thorpe at 9:05PM and seconded by Dick Patterson with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Dick Patterson: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Minutes prepared by Linda Campbell, Fiscal Officer 02/28/23
SIGNATURES ON FILE