Village Council Meeting Minutes, December, 2018

The Council for the Village of Caldwell met in regular session on Monday, December 10, 2018 at 6:00 p.m., with the following members present: Doan, Postlethwait, Welsh, Saling, Minosky and Antill.

            The previous month meeting minutes approved as written.

            A motion by Minosky 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 and year-end billing. All in favor motion carried.

Mayor Bates wished everyone a safe and Merry Christmas.

Sergeant Bob Pointer of the Noble County Sheriff’s Office reported to council on the Sheriff Departments activity in the Village stating that the animal control officer had been working on cats issue on North Street and Pointer had been working on removing of junk cars. Pointer handed the council out a monthly report on department activity within the village.

A motion made by Minosky seconded by Postlethwait to accept Resolution 2018-15 accepting temporary appropriations for 2019. All in favor, motion carried.

            A motion made by Saling seconded by Welsh to accept Resolution 2018-16 accepting line item transfers to cover year end expenses. All in favor, motion carried.

            A motion made by Minosky seconded by Saling to accept Ordinance 2018-11 accepting pay raises for the Village employees. All yea except Antill, no. Motion carried.

            Councilman Minosky reported he would be recommending to appropriate money for new plow truck, City Hall roof repair and maintenance on the Rorhbaugh building.

            Councilman Antill requested that the Street Department patch potholes around town.       

            Motion made by Postlethwait seconded by Saling to accept the 2019 Calendar for board and council meetings. All in favor, motion carried.

            Council president Doan announced a Village Employee Christmas party to be held Thursday December 20 from 11-2.

            A motion made to adjourn by Minosky seconded by Saling. All in favor, motion carried.