Village Council Meeting Meetings, October 2018

The Council for the Village of Caldwell met in regular session on Monday, October 8, 2018 at 6:00 p.m., with the following members present: Doan,
Postlethwait, Welsh, Saling, Minosky and Antill. Mayor Bates absent.

The previous month minutes approved as written.

A motion was made by Minosky seconded by Postlethwait 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.

Don Quicksall of W.E. Quicksall updated the board on the Sewer Area F with the following: Quicksall has been in contact with EPA on the PTI and should hear back soon. Meeting needs coordinated for easements for the project. Erin and Samantha working on surveys for CDBG grant application.

Rodney Love of 606 North Street approached council with concerns of neighbor’s cats. Love stated that he has contacted the mayor and the Health Department with his concerns. Love said that the neighbor’s cats are destroying his porch and landscaping. Love would like council and the solicitor to help him rectify this problem. Solicitor Ferguson informed Love that the village has an Ordinance against nuisance animals. Ferguson
stated he would follow up on issue and see what the Village could do to help Love.

Sergeant Bob Pointer of the Noble County Sheriffs Office introduced himself to council stating that he would be in charge of deputy operations in the village. Pointer stated that he would be coming to every council meeting with a report on monthly activity. Pointer informed the Council he is working Monday thru Friday from 8-4 and could be contacted at any time.  Pointer stated he would work with the solicitor personally to enforce the
village ordinances.

Motion made by Antill seconded by Welsh to accept Ordinance 2018-09 changing the disbursement of water and sewer revenue. All in favor with Doan abstaining, motion carried. Motion made Minosky seconded by Saling to waive the three reading rule on Ordinance 2018-09. All in favor with Doan abstaining, motion carried.

Motion made by Postlethwait seconded by Saling to accept Ordinance 2018-10 amending Ordinance 2017-11 creating tax clerk position. All in favor with Doan abstaining, motion carried. Motion to waive the three reading rule on Ordinance 2018-10 made by Minosky seconded by Postlethwait. All in favor with Doan abstaining, motion carried.

First reading held on a pay raise Ordinance. Minosky discussed giving the employees a pay raise in 2019, 2020 and 2021. Council also discussed seeing what kind of increase in health insurance there will be before deciding on pay raise. Board president Clark discussed the possibility of different pay scales for superintendents.

Councilman Minosky informed the council that Superintendent of Street Department Ramage had secured salt for the upcoming winter season.

Councilman Antill voiced concerns about Cornstalk Road. Antill does not feel road has been properly repaired.

Service and Safety Committee reported that Mirror on North Street and stop sign on Locust Street both been installed.

Council president Doan reported he spoke with Jim Sholtis and Sholtis would like to give an estimate on Village Hall roof repair.

Motion to accept agreement with Cintas with the State purchasing program made by Minosky seconded by Welsh. All in favor with Doan abstaining, motion carried.

The council decided to cancel contracts with Modern Office Methods and Joy Exterminators.

Motion made by Welsh seconded by Antill to accept agreement with Muni-Link for billing software. All in favor with Doan abstaining, motion carried.

A motion made to adjourn by Saling seconded by Postlethwait. All in favor with Doan abstaining, motion carried.