RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Killbuck Village Council met in regular session on May 3, 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
Jake Sidle, WKLM
Approval of Previous Minutes:
Discussion: Lisa Kauffman made a motion to approve the minutes from April 19, 2023, Ted Thorpe seconded, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
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
Fiscal Officer Report:
Representative’s Name: Linda Campbell
Approval of Bills: Ted Thorpe made a motion to pay current bills in the amount of $75,570.79 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
Discussion: Ted Thorpe made a motion to approve the month of April bank reconciliation, appropriation, revenue, fund summary and payroll, 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
Street Report:
Representative’s Name: Steve Patterson
Discussion: Curb was scheduled for today but got rained out they will reschedule. The township is going to mow CR 35 and parts of Railroad Street, once completed will get it sprayed. Once it dries up a little we will start filling potholes. Six tires were put into the park dumpster. Will get them hauled out.
Park Report:
Representative’s Name: Rick Allison
Discussion: Sign for Brian is in. Still working on signs for the Shreiner family. Got the fence topper up on field 2. Baseball is underway.
Sewer / Water Report:
Representative’s Name: Linda Campbell
Discussion: Still working on income survey letters. In contact with CUSI concerning implementation of the new portals. Still in contact with Brown Equipment concerning the vac truck radiator.
Solicitor Report:
Representative’s Name: Julie Dreher
Discussion: Sgt. Stryker addressed the property at 295 N Water Street and improvement was seen by 4/28.
Sgt. Stryker also addressed the black truck at 415 N Water Street. The owner indicated that the truck was inoperable and that he was in the process of getting it repaired. Sgt. Stryker will follow up. The camper issue at the same property has been resolved.
The concerned citizen was satisfied with the results.
Citizens Comments & Guest:
None
Legislation:
RESOLUTION 2023-06
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR THE NATURES WORKS GRANT AND DECLARING AND EMERGENCY
Classification: General
Status: WAIVE & APPROVAL
Lisa Kauffman made a motion to waive the three readings, Cindy Miller seconded, with all others approving, motion carried. Cindy Miller made a motion to approve resolution 2023-06, 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
Prior Business:
Topic: Hometown Heroes
Presented By: Linda Campbell
Discussion: Will be getting the banners in the next couple of weeks.
New Business:
Topic: Dog on Allison Avenue
Presented By: Dick Patterson
Discussion: There were aggressive dogs on Allison Ave that nipped at a gentleman. The sheriff’s department and the dog warden were notified.
Topic: Car hitting pothole on CR 622 by the Rubber Shop
Presented By: Linda Campbell
Discussion: Received a phone call from John Molnar stating he hit a pothole and did damage to his rim and tire and inquired if the village did any reimbursement for this. After some discussion the Clerk will follow up with the gentleman for more information and explain the village’s point of view from a legal standpoint.
Topic: 235 S Railroad Street
Presented By: Cindy Miller
Discussion: Stated that the property has a lot of debris, tires and junk vehicles. Julie will notify Sgt. Stryker.
Topic: Car and van behind village hall
Presented By: Council
Discussion: Julie will follow up with Sgt. Stryker.
Topic: Employment ad
Presented By: Council
Discussion: Council will run an employment ad and take applications. Mayor Allison has someone that could possibly be interested in the position. After some discussion the clerk will run the ad and Mayor Allison can reach out to the interested party as an interim.
Topic: Sign in front of village hall
Presented By: Council
Discussion: Steve will get in contact with Rod Arnold from the county concerning having sign made.
Topic: Library auction
Presented By: Lisa Kauffman
Discussion: Lisa wanted to thank anyone that had a part in making this year’s auction such a success. The total donations were $19,715.00.
Topic: Council meeting June 7
Presented By: Linda Campbell
Discussion: The June 7 council meeting is canceled due to vacations. Will meet June 21
Executive Session:
None
Next Scheduled Meeting:
Type: Regular
Date: 05/17/23
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 8:32 PM 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 05/15/23
SIGNATURES ON FILE