October 20 Council Meeting

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

Killbuck Village Council met in regular session on October 20, 2025 commencing at 7:00 PM with Ted Thorpe, presiding.

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call:

Tyler McCombs, Ted Thorpe, Cindy Miller, Keith Mohler, Erica Ash present. Lisa Kauffman and Rick Allison absent.

In Attendance:

Steve Patterson, Street Commissioner

Guests: None

Approval of Previous Minutes:

Tyler McCombs made a motion to approve the minutes from the previous meeting, Keith Mohler seconded, Erica Ash, abstaining all others approving, motion carried.

VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 4, No: 0, Abstain: 1

Fiscal Officer Report:

Representative’s Name: Linda Campbell

Approval of Bills: Cindy Miller made a motion to pay the current bills in the amount of, $69,157.53 Erica Ash seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.

VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0

Street Report:

Representative’s Name: Steve Patterson

Discussion: Leave pick up started last Friday. Repaired the pavement from the water line breaks behind the Pizza Parlor and Methodist Church today, will repair Upper Railroad Street and alley tomorrow. Dumpsters will be delivered Thursday, October 23 and be available at the park until Monday, October 27.

Park Report:

Representative’s Name: Linda Campbell

Discussion: The new playground equipment was installed on October 14 by Hershberger Lawn Structures. Need to finish the 6×6 borders around the equipment and get the pea gravel once the border is complete. Linda is working with Tommy Horn for the sidewalk install. Hopefully the first part of November. Ted thanked Adam Campbell for the removal of the old equipment and getting the site prepped.

Linda inquired about proceeding with getting a few more pieces of playground equipment. After some discussion, Linda will check with Mr. Lash at the school what he thinks will happen with the school’s Gaga pit once the school relocates.

Sewer / Water Report:

Representative’s Name: Rick Allison, Linda Campbell

Discussion: All the previous water leaks are fixed. The usage is indicating another leak somewhere. Mike is working on locating it.

Solicitor Report:

Representative’s Name: Olivia Biltz

Discussion: Still working with the prosecutor’s office concerning the wording of our notice.

Legislation:

ORDINANCE 2025-008

Classification: General
Status: 2nd Reading

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A REQUEST TO THE OHIO BOARD OF BUILDING STANDARDS TO CERTIFY THE VILLAGE OF KILLBUCK FOR ENFORCEMENT OF THE STATE OF OHIO STATE BUILDING CODES WITH THE CONDITION THAT THE TUSCARAWAS COUNTY BUILDING DEPARTMENT EXERCISE ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY AND ACCEPT AND APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND PERFORM ALL INSPECTIONS, AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR SUCH ENFORCEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF KILLBUCK AND TUSCARAWAS COUNTY, OHIO

Prior Business:

Reviewed the conditional use section 19.014(C) restrictions for Industrial Zoned parcel #09-00487.000. Linda will get with the zoning and planning board to schedule a meeting.

New Business:

There appears to be someone living in a truck at the parking lot across from the post office. Linda will contact Tim Stryker. Linda will not be at the November 3 meeting. Erica will take the minutes.

Executive Session:

None

Next Scheduled Meeting:

Type: Regular
Date: 11/03/25
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 Tyler McCombs at 7:40PM and seconded by Erica Ash, with all others approving, motion carried.

VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0

Minutes prepared by Linda Campbell, Fiscal Officer 11/03/25

SIGNATURES ON FILE