RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Killbuck Village Council met in regular session on March 1, 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, Ted Thorpe present. Dick Patterson asked to be excused.
In Attendance:
Steve Patterson, Street Commissioner
Julie Dreher, Solicitor
Jake Sidle WKLM
Approval of Previous Minutes:
Discussion: Lisa Kauffman made a motion to approve the minutes from February 15, 2023, 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: Absent
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Fiscal Officer Report:
Representative’s Name: Linda Campbell
Approval of Bills: Tyler McCombs made a motion to pay current bills in the amount of $16,022.11 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: Absent
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Street Report:
Representative’s Name: Steve Patterson
Discussion: Spring clean up is set for April 20-23. Presented council with an estimate to get the village hall painted in the amount of $6,400.00 from Gorilla Painting. After some discussion Ted Thorpe made a motion to proceed, Cindy Miller seconded, with all others approving, motion carried Erica and Steve will review the paint color options.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Dick Patterson: Absent
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Park Report:
Representative’s Name: Rick Allison
Discussion: The sign was installed for ARC the contractor who donated the labor for the Brian Rippeth pavilion. Park board meeting will be scheduled. The tree at the entrance is dead and needs to be removed.
Sewer / Water Report:
Representative’s Name: Mayor / Julie Dreher / Linda Campbell
Discussion: Met with the Thrasher group concerning the Master Service Agreement and some of the language. Julie explained the concerns the village has with the liability amounts spelled out in the agreement and Steve stated that there was an error and he will review and send over a revised version with the corrected amounts for the village’s review. Still working on the income survey letters.
Solicitor Report:
Representative’s Name: Julie Dreher
None
Citizens Comments & Guest:
None
Legislation:
ORDINANCE 2023-06
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A WPCLF/WSRLA NOMINATION FORM FOR SUBMISSION TO THE OHIO EPA FOR THE VILLAGE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A LOAN FROM THE OHIO EPA FOR A WATERLINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Classification: General
Status: WAIVE & APPROVAL
Lisa Kauffman made a motion to waive the three readings, 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: Absent
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Ted Thorpe made a motion to approve ordinance 2023-06, 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: Absent
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
ORDINANCE 2023-05
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND FISCAL OFFICER TO EXECUTE AN AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WORK ORDER WITH THE THRASHER GROUP, INC. FOR THE VILLAGE’S SERVICE GARAGE PROJECT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Classification: General
Status: WAIVE & APPROVAL
Lisa Kauffman made a motion to waive the three readings, Lisa Kauffman seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Dick Patterson: Absent
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Cindy Miller made a motion to approve ordinance 2023-05, Ted Thorpe seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Dick Patterson: Absent
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, 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: 2nd Reading
Prior Business:
Topic: Corner / Purdy curb damage
Presented By: Steve Patterson
Discussion: Received estimate from JMR in the amount of $3,050.00. Linda forwarded it to Payne at Aber’s.
Topic: Vacant Building Ordinance
Presented By: Julie Dreher
Discussion: Julie will look at the initial letter that is sent to residents and revise it. The revision is to include more language that the council wants to work with them to come to a solution so that all parties are satisfied with the process.
Topic: Dog attack
Presented By: Ted Thorpe / Mayor / Julie Dreher
Discussion: After further investigation into the incident, the council and solicitor decided to reach out to the Holmes County Dog Warden and see if he would be willing to come to a meeting to inform them of the incident and what the protocol is for dog bites and the registration of a dangerous dog.
New Business:
Topic: Thru truck signs for school zone
Presented By: Council
Discussion: The council and mayor would like to post no thru truck signs at the school zone. Ted Thorpe made a motion to post 4 “No thru Truck Signs” Lisa Kauffman seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Dick Patterson: Absent
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Topic: The library auction and ladies night out
Presented By: Lisa Kauffman
Discussion: Ladies night out will be March 17 with many activities throughout the village. The library auction will be April 22.
Topic: Permissive tax money
Presented By: Linda Campbell
Discussion: The village has $59,618.27 sitting in their permissive tax money held by the County Auditor and requires the approval of the County Engineer for disbursements. After some discussion Ted Thorpe made a motion to use some of the permissive money for our share for the street project, Cindy Miller seconded, with all others approving, motion carried. Linda will send an email to Chris Young, County Engineer for approval.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Dick Patterson: Absent
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Executive Session:
None
Next Scheduled Meeting:
Type: Regular
Date: 03/15/23
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Village Hall 138 S Main Street Killbuck, OH 44637
Comments:
Meeting Adjourn:
Motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Ted Thorpe at 8:23PM and seconded by Cindy Miller with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Dick Patterson: Absent
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Minutes prepared by Linda Campbell, Fiscal Officer 03/15/23
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