RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

Killbuck Village Council met in regular session on November 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, Dick Patterson Ted Thorpe present.

In Attendance:

Steve Patterson, Street Commissioner

Guests: Steve Johnson, Tim Stryker

Steve Johnson candidate for Holmes County Commissioner came to introduce himself and see what the needs are of the village 

Lieutenant Tim Stryker, Holmes County Sheriff Department gave some updates concerning some crimes and ongoing investigations within the village.  The council and Mayor voiced some of their concerns and he will check into them.

Approval of Previous Minutes:

Discussion: Ted Thorpe made a motion to approve the minutes from October 18, 2023, 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

Fiscal Officer Report:

Representative’s Name: Linda Campbell

Approval of Bills: Approval of Bills: Ted Thorpe made a motion to pay current bills in the amount of $74,881.36 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

Ted Thorpe made a motion to approve the October bank reconciliation, fund, revenue, appropriation, payroll and accounts payable, 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

Street Report:

Representative’s Name: Steve Patterson

Discussion: Leaf pick up has started.  Steve will be on vacation from October 26 – November 6.

Park Report:

Representative’s Name: Rick Allison

Discussion: Park is shut down and the water is off.

Sewer / Water Report:

Representative’s Name: Rick Allison

Discussion: Mike has been looking for a place to store the Jet Vac and hasn’t had much luck. Called Atlee with Harvest Ridge Construction and he gave a rough estimate to construct a basic addition in the amount of $12,000.00. After some discussion Ted Thorpe made a motion to authorize the construction, 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: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes

VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0

Solicitor Report:

Representative’s Name: Julie Dreher

She has been in contact with Max Miller concerning the CIC loan, she will follow up to see where he is in the process.

Gave council an update concerning HB 33 and the amendments to the income tax ordinance.

Legislation:

None

Prior Business:

Topic: Killbuck Halloween school parade

Presented by: Rick Allison

Discussion: It was great to see all the kids and they seemed to enjoy themself. Happy with all the business participation (23).

Topic: Appalachia grant

Presented by: Linda Campbell

Discussion: Worked on letters of support and still in the waiting stage.

New Business:

Presented by: Linda Campbell 

Topic: Early American Day gun raffle

Discussion: Just wanted council to know that the committee will be selling tickets.

Executive Session:

None

Next Scheduled Meeting:

Type: Regular
Date: 11/15/23
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 Lisa Kauffman at 8:22 PM and seconded by Ted Thorpe 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 11/15/23

SIGNATURES ON FILE