Board of Public Affairs Meeting Minutes, April, 2019

            The Board of Public Affairs for the Village of Caldwell met in regular session on Monday, April 8, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. with the following members present: Clark, Estadt and Radcliff.

            Minutes for the previous meeting approved as written.

A motion to pay the bills including monthly bills made by Radcliff seconded by Estadt. All in favor, motion carried.

Jason Weber, Water Plant Superintendent reported on plant operations. Weber informed the board that both Baker and Notaro had passed their Class 1 Operators license testing. Weber requested that the board approve GIS System for the water plant stating the first year free through Ohio Rural Water and a yearly cost after of $700.00. Weber stated he had been repairing small leaks one of them at street department.

A motion made by Estadt seconded by Radcliff for Water plant to purchase GIS program through Ohio Rural Water. All in favor motion carried.

Weber requested to hire engineering firm to continue injection site project. Clark requested he get pricing from WE Quicksall.

Radcliff question Weber on progress of installing meters. Weber stated that moving slowly due to weather. Radcliff informed Weber he would like to see project finish quickly and he could use summer help for installation.

The board decided to advertise for hiring at Sewer Plant to fill position of Dennis Riddle who is retiring in July.

             Jerod Ramage, Sewer Plant Superintendent reported on plant operations. Ramage reported the following: Clarifiers repairs and painting to begin at end of month. Receiving funding for prison generator through EPA. Eight houses still need to remove downspouts. Repairing slip behind high school. Ramage also discussed the Soccer Practice Field stating that he had worked out an agreement with the coaches.

            Michele’s Notes discussed with the following: William Morland tabled pending he has already received the one time refund. Noble County Fair Board denied due to no sewer bill. Steve Ross tabled pending he has already received the one time refund.

            Michele’s notes also informed the board that her office would be going live at end of month and that she will be having all day training April 17-18.

A motion to adjourn made by Clark seconded by Radcliff. All in favor, motion carried.

Respectively submitted,

_____________________________               Samantha Ramage, Clerk-Treasurer

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     Roger Clark, Chairman