RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Killbuck Village Council met in regular session on July 21, 2025 commencing at 7:00 PM with council president Lisa Kauffman presiding.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call:
Tyler McCombs, Lisa Kauffman Ted Thorpe, Cindy Miller, Keith Mohler present Erica Ash absent.
In Attendance:
Steve Patterson, Street Commissioner
Oliva Biltz, Solicitor
Guests: Chad Campbell, 215 N. Water Street, attended the meeting at the request of the nuisance property letter committee. Mr. Campbell reported that he has cleaned up most of the debris around the mobile home and that removal of the items inside the mobile home is nearly complete. He expressed concern about how to dispose of the mobile home once it is emptied. The acting Mayor and the Council thanked Mr. Campbell for his efforts and for attending the meeting to provide an update. Council advised him to check with local individuals who may be able to scrap the mobile home.
Mr. Bender, representing Speedie Recycling, attended the meeting to see if Council had any additional questions or comments regarding his business purchasing the property on County Road 35. The acting Mayor and the Council thanked Mr. Bender for attending and expressed their appreciation for his patience as the Village continues to work through the Zoning and Planning Board process.
Approval of Previous Minutes:
Ted Thorpe made a motion to approve the minutes from the previous meeting, Tyler McCombs seconded, Keith Mohler abstaining, motion carried.
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 4, No: 0, Abstain: 1
Fiscal Officer Report:
Representative’s Name: Linda Campbell
Tyler McCombs made a motion to approve the June financials, Cindy Miller seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Approval of Bills: Ted Thorpe made a motion to pay the current bills in the amount of $43,799.24, Tyler McCombs seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Street Report:
Representative’s Name: Steve Patterson
Discussion: Mr. Patterson reported that the catch basin behind Village Hall has been repaired, as well as the catch basin on East Grant Street. He noted that the culvert on County Road 35 has been cleaned out.
He further reported that a culvert on Main Street is in need of repair. While the intent was to wait until the upcoming Streetscape Project, it may require attention prior to the start of that project.
Additionally, there is a catch basin issue at South Main Street/Purdy Street and Buckeye Alley that he plans to repair in the near future.
Park Report:
Representative’s Name: Steve Patterson
Discussion: The fall league will start in July. The Paul Laney Memorial Tournment is this weekend Friday and Saturday.
Sewer / Water Report:
Representative’s Name: Rick Allison, Linda Campbell
Discussion: None
Solicitor Report:
Representative’s Name: Olivia Biltz
Discussion: Solicitor Biltz reported that she had received an inquiry from Attorney Anderson regarding the property transfer on County Road 35 and the posted “No Through Trucks” signage. Attorney Anderson’s client, Speedie Recycling, expressed concern about truck traffic that will be using that roadway.
Street Commissioner Steve Patterson clarified that the trucks traveling to the property would not be considered through traffic. He also suggested that the “No Through Trucks” sign could be re-located below the entrance to the property.
It was reported that Heartland Title Agency has completed the title search for the Hamilton property purchase at 640 N. Water Street. Council confirmed that the Village will be moving forward with the land acquisition.
Legislation:
RESOLUTION 2025-007
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, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5705.19, 5705.191, AND 5705.25 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Ted Thorpe made a motion to waive the three readings, Tyler McCombs seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Ted Thorpe made a motion to approve the resolution, Cindy Miller seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
ORDINANCE 2025-007
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND FISCAL OFFICER TO EXECUTE A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF KILLBUCK
Tyler McCombs made a motion to waive the three readings, Cindy Miller seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Lisa Kauffman made a motion to approve the ordinance, Ted Thorpe seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
RESOLUTION 2025-008
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE ZONING BOARD AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Tyler McCombs made a motion to waive the three readings, Ted Thorpe seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Tyler McCombs made a motion to approve the resolution, Ted Thorpe seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Prior Business:
Steve Patterson reported that the street sweeper will be coming prior to Early American Days to ensure streets are cleaned.
Lisa Kauffman inquired again about Jason Troyer from EMA attending a council meeting. Linda Campbell stated that she will reach out to Jason Troyer from EMA again to schedule him to attend a council meeting to discuss an evacuation plan for flash flooding.
New Business:
Nate McCluggage, 550 N. Main Street, inquired with Steve Patterson regarding an addition to the front of his house. He stated that the addition would extend approximately 10 feet. Steve Patterson reviewed the Village code and indicated that he does not see anything that would prevent Mr. McCluggage from proceeding with the addition.
Audit report release for 2023-2024 with the following comments:
OPWC Loan proceeds classified as Intergovernmental and Transportation instead of Loans Issued and Capital Outlay in the General Fund in 2023.
Excise tax receipts not properly allocated between the Street Construction, Maintenance and Repair and State Highway Funds in 2023 and 2024.
Revolving loan activity not properly classified in the CIC Fund in 2023 and 2024.
All of the above-noted adjustments and reclassifications are reflected in the financial statements and all adjustments have been posted to the Village’s accounting system.
Executive Session:
None
Next Scheduled Meeting:
Type: Regular
Date: 08/18/25
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Village Hall 138 S Main Street Killbuck, OH 44637
Comments:
Meeting Adjourn:
Motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Ted Thorpe at 8:09PM and seconded by Lisa Kauffman, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Minutes prepared by Linda Campbell, Fiscal Officer 08/18/25
SIGNATURES ON FILE