RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Killbuck Village Council met in regular session on September 21, 2022 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, Gary Wagers present.
Board of Public Affairs Troy Majzer, Darryl Miller present. Colton Dawson absent.
In Attendance:
Brogan Steimel, WKLM
Steve Patterson, Street Commissioner
Mike Judson, Water Superintendent
Steve Hamit and Erin Wright, Thrasher Group (came to discuss the water projects that they have been working on with Mike Judson)
Approval of Previous Minutes:
Discussion: Lisa Kauffman made a motion to approve the minutes from August 17, 2022, Tyler McCombs seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Fiscal Officer Report:
Representative’s Name: Linda Campbell
Approval of Bills: Gary Wagers made a motion to pay current bills in the amount of $41,299.56 Lisa Kauffman seconded, with all others approving, motion carried
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Street Report:
Representative’s Name: Steve Patterson
Discussion: Worked on fixing potholes 2 tons of hot patch. Hopefully to start painting the crosswalks and curbs. Checking on availability of street sweeper. Fall clean up is October 20-24 dumpsters will be delivered Thursday. Presented council with an estimate for an addition to the street garage in the amount of $121,960.00. Steve will check on flags with the VFW.
Park Report:
Representative’s Name: Rick Allison
Discussion: The Brian Rippeth memorial softball tournament is this weekend. Received an estimate for a 24×24 pavilion between fields 2 & 3 in the amount of 5,000.00, KSB donated 500.00 for this project and there is some funds left from the Bob Bell donation for the flag pole. Will check for other donations from Holmes Redimix and HRC construction will donate the labor. Dedication of field 2 in memory of Rick Day took place over Labor day weekend. Sign for the park for Dave and Donna Shreiner “Shreiner Family” will check with Heritage Signs. Flag football started at the park. Girls softball started. Tree was taken down due to damage from storm.
Sewer / Water Report:
Representative’s Name: Mike Judson
Darryl Miller made a motion to get new meter reader gun in the amount of $1,850.00 Troy Majzer seconded, motion carried.
Darryl Miller made a motion to approve customer balances, adjustments, accounts payable and payroll, Troy Majzer seconded, motion carried.
Solicitor Report:
None
Citizens Comments & Guest:
Steve Hamit and Erin Wright introduced themselves and reviewed the three projects that they are working on with Mike. The loop project at the school. EPA regulations of all water lines be replaced to 4 in due to fire protection, we have approx 5000 feet to be replaced and new valves, hydrants and service lines. A loop to tie into the industrial park. After some discussion concerning these projects and moving forward with applying for various grants.
Cindy Miller made a motion to advertise for RFQ for engineering firms for said projects, Ted Thorpe seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Legislation:
ORDINANCE 2022-16
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE MEMBERS OF THE VILLAGE’S BUILDING AND TRAILER COMMITTEE, AND DECLARING AN 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. Tyler McCombs made a motion to approve ordinance 2022-16, Gary Wagers seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
RESOLUTION 2022-13
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, AND DECLARING AN 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. Ted Thorpe made a motion to approve resolution 2022-13, Tyler McCombs seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Prior Business:
Topic: AEP and LED Lights
Presented By: Mayor
Discussion: Met with AEP rep Jina Duplain and AEP is going to LED’s with some added features example, self reporting when not working. Will continue to work with her on getting security lights in alleys.
Topic: CIC Loan
Discussion: Julie sent a letter to Mr. Mays informing him that he did not qualify for the loan per the Revolving Loan criteria. Linda Campbell informed Linda Wilcox of the CIC board.
New Business:
Topic: October 5th Meeting
Presented By: Linda Campbell
Discussion: Fiscal Officer will be on vacation.
Ted Thorpe made a motion to cancel meeting, Cindy Miller seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Executive Session:
None
Next Scheduled Meeting:
Type: Regular
Date: 10/19/22
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Village Hall 138 S Main Street Killbuck, OH 44637
Comments:
Meeting Adjourn:
Motion was made to adjourn meeting by Ted Thorpe at 8:19PM and seconded by Gary Wagers, with all others approving, motion carried.
VOTING ROLL CALL
Erica Ash: Yes
Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Yes
Gary Wagers: Yes
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Minutes prepared by Linda Campbell, Fiscal Officer 9/27/22
SIGNATURES ON FILE