RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Killbuck Village Council met in regular session on September 20, 2023 at 7:02 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: Jake Sidle, WKLM. Linda Wilcox Killbuck CIC. Bob Porter, Killbuck Valley Museum. Randy Carmal, Killbuck Watershed. Karen Gotter, Holmes Soil and Water. Holly Johnson, AARP grant administrator. Jeremy Hinte OHM, representative.
Jeremy Hinte with OMH group explained and reviewed the plans for the downtown bike path and revitalizations that will be submitted with the AARP grant. The biggest obstacle is that the design plan needs to be completed by September 2024 and construction completed by September 2026. The Mayor and council are pleased and excited for the grant submission.
Approval of Previous Minutes:
Discussion: Ted Thorpe made a motion to approve the minutes from August 16, 2023, Lisa Kauffman seconded, Erica Ash abstained, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: abstain
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Dick Patterson: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 1
Fiscal Officer Report:
Representative’s Name: Linda Campbell
Approval of Bills: Lisa Kauffman made a motion to approve the August bank reconciliation, fund, revenue, appropriation, payroll and accounts payable, Ted Thorpe seconded, with all others approving.
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: The dumpsters will be at the park October 19th to the 22nd. Painting is almost complete, but still needs to be finished by Jeremy Lamp’s garage. Met with Kingsway concerning milling and filling in various locations within the village, they will get an estimate. Working on getting estimates for the Grant Street project. Ted Thorpe informed Steve that there is a broken cover on the vacant lot behind the bank, Steve will go look at it. Inquired if the council wanted to move forward with ordering the snowflakes. After some discussion and reviewing the catalogs we had, Erica volunteered to research to find a better price and will forward what she finds.
Ted Thorpe made a motion to purchase 10 snowflakes not to exceed $703.00 per item, Dick Patterson seconded, 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
Park Report:
Representative’s Name: Rick Allison
Discussion: The Brian Rippeth memorial softball tournament went very well and they donated 5,000.00 to the park. Gavin Sheldon is holding a tournament on September 30th to benefit the park as well. The Skylar Anderson tournament will be October 14th. Fall league will be done next week. Ordered two more benches for the flagpole area, one for the Bob Bell family and one for those who have served. Steve inquired about having someone professional trim the scrubs at the park. Someone mentioned Micah Martin.
Sewer / Water Report:
Representative’s Name: Linda Campbell
Discussion: Still working on the web portal. Everything with Spectrum appears to be updated and we are ready for the portal set up, scheduled for October 16th.
Solicitor Report:
Representative’s Name: Julie Dreher
None
Legislation:
RESOLUTION 2023-008
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE AMOUNTS AND RATES AS DETERMINED BY THE BUDGET COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY TAX LEVIES AND CERTIFYING THEM TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR
Classification: General
Status: WAIVE & APPROVAL
Lisa Kauffman made a motion to waive the three readings and declare an emergency, 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: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Ted Thorpe made a motion to approve resolution 2023-08, 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: Julie Kick Miller/house on Water street that she came to asked council if it was okay if she tore it down. Wanted to know if we heard anything from her
Presented By: Dick Patterson
Discussion: We have not heard anything from her but the Mayor stated that today at the Planning Commission meeting it sounds like there might be another round of money for demo.
New Business:
Presented By: Erica Ash
Discussion: PTO wants to do a Halloween parade on Oct 31. Council gives their blessing and if there is anything they need us to do to let us know.
Presented by: Erica Ash
Discussion: The cub scout group would like to put up bat houses in various locations in town. Council is in favor.
Presented by: Steve Patterson
Discussion: Received a phone call from Craig McCombs concerning burning behind his house, advised him to call the Holmes County Sheriff
Executive Session:
None
Next Scheduled Meeting:
Type: Regular
Date: 10/04/23
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 9:25 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 10/04/23
SIGNATURES ON FILE