Village Council Meeting Minutes, August 2018
***These minutes were approved in the September meeting***
The Council for the Village of Caldwell met in regular session on Monday, August 13, 2018 at 6:00 p.m., with the following members present: Doan, Postlethwait, Welsh, Saling, Minosky and Antill.
The previous month minutes approved as written.
A motion was made by Antill seconded by Welsh that council has received and reviewed all monthly reports including bank reconciliation, appropriation status, fund status, revenue status, payment ledger and payroll reports to include paying bills including monthly. All in favor, motion carried.
Mayor Bates announced that an income tax survey had been sent out to residents and Bates asked that the residents please respond. Bates thanked all involved with getting the survey sent out.
Mayor Bates read a proclamation for Prostate Cancer Awareness.
Tom Rohr representing Ohio Buckeye Trail Association informed the council that the volunteers would be working on the trail addition October 13-17 with hopes of finishing in the period. Rohr stated that volunteers would be
camping and working daily.
Mac Rosenbaum of Muni-Link approached the board with a software program for the water and sewer billing. Rosenbaum explained how the program works and answered questions from the board. The cost of the software is $560.00 per month with a onetime startup fee of $5000.00.
Pat Clark of 815 West Street approached the council with back up water in her basement. Clark stated that her pump could not keep up. Clerk Treasurer Samantha Ramage informed Clark that the board was looking into the problem and that the village had contacted the insurance company to start a claim and check for liability. Solicitor Bill Ferguson stated that the Village would have to take proper steps and allow insurance company to make
decision on any Village liability.
Pat Clark also discussed her views on drug issues in the Village.
Council President Phil Doan read a Proclamation thanking Mike Buckey for his service to the Village. Mike thanked the Mayor and council for allowing him to service the Village for 42 years.
Troy Nething approached council with an idea to have tree-trimming program like the sidewalk program to help residents with the cost of trimming trees. Councilman Antill stated he would like more time to discuss.
Resolution 2018-09 Increasing Appropriations tabled.
A motion made by Minosky seconded by Saling accepting Resolution 2018-10 declaring the official intent and reasonable expectation of the Village of Caldwell on behalf of the State of Ohio to reimburse its sewer fund for the
Sewer Separation, Area F, OPWC project Number CT77V/Ct78V with the proceeds of tax-exempt debt of the State of Ohio. All in favor, motion carried.
A motion made by Saling seconded by Postlethwait accepting Resolution 2018-11 for the Village to enter into a cooperative agreement to submit an application to the Ohio Public Works Commission for various paving projects
and authorizing Delmar E. George to be the lead applicant and to sign all necessary documents. All in favor, motion carried.
A motion made by Minosky seconded by Welsh accepting Resolution 2018-12 creating rules and procedures of council. All in favor, motion carried.
A motion made by Minosky seconded by Doan to accept Ordinance 2018-06 amending the Tax Ordinance. All in favor, motion carried. Motion made by Minosky seconded by Doan to waive the three reading rule on Ordinance
2018-06. All in favor, motion carried.
The first reading on Ordinance 2018-07 creating a law enforcement agreement with the County Commissioners held.
Councilman Minosky explained that the Tax ordinance amendment is state mandated.
Councilwomen Welsh requested a safety mirror on North Street rear.
Councilman Antill requested that Jefferson Drive sign been changed to 25mph.
Board member Radcliff brought to the council’s attention that there is an issue with the new phones at both plants. Councilman Postlethwait said he would contact Rowe and would like Radcliff to ask employees to log dates
and times of issues.
A motion to adjourn by Minosky seconded by Antill. All in favor, motion carried.
***These minutes were approved in the September meeting***