Village Council Meeting Minutes – June, 2018

**These minutes were approved and signed in July’s meeting**

The Council for the Village of Caldwell met in regular session on Monday, June 11, 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. Board of Public Affairs previous month’s minutes also approved.

A motion was made by Minosky seconded by Saling 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 thanked Mike Buckey of Buckey Disposal for help on cleanup day. Bates reported that it was very successful.

Mayor Bates issued a proclamation naming today Monday, June 11, Noel McFarland Day and certifying McFarland as mayor for the day. McFarland recognized for his steady attendance to Council meetings throughout the
years.

Judy Robinson approached council for permission to set up a permanent sign at the Caldwell Public Library. Village Solicitor Bill Ferguson informed Robinson that she would have to get a zoning permit so that the zoning
board could ok the sign after checking to the sign meets village ordinance requirements.

Brad Peoples Noble County independent commissioner candidate approached the council with questions about the village’s water supply and operating capacity. Peoples wanted to know the direction the village was taking in supplying water to county residents.

Councilman Minosky in answer to Peoples questions stated that moving forward on the issue the plant would possibly need expansion or replaced but in order for this to happen cost could climb to 5-6 million dollars.

The Village Administrator position was debated and Mayor Bates remains against hiring the position.

Councilman Postlethwait discussed the need for the Village Administrator stating creating a utility crew and splitting salaries three ways between the general fund, sewer fund, and water fund could save the General Fund up
to $80,000.00.

Peoples questioned how the village income tax could have been avoided with Councilman Minosky stating that the tax is needed to fix the problems with the general fund. Minosky reported that the tax could not be avoided
stating that before the tax the general fund was operating with a $120,000.00 deficit annually.

Board Chairman Roger Clark stated that he still thinks that the Village Administrator is a step in the right direction and feels that it is a mistake not to follow thru with position. Mayor Bates held firm on his
decision on the matter.

Councilman Minosky discussed the need to replace the Village’s 1999 Ford pickup truck. Minosky had quotes for a new truck, spreader and plow. Quote for all $60,934.60.

Mayor Bates discussed the need for City Hall roof repair or replacement. Bates had a quote for $67,500.00 for replacement. Postlethwait questioned to look for local pricing on repair.

Councilwomen Welsh stated that the cleanup day was a great success and she suggested for next year to possibly do more advertising so that more people are made aware of the cleanup day.

Councilman Antill requested a 25mph sign installed on Jefferson Drive.

Councilman Postlethwait stated that meeting minutes would be posted on the Village’s website.

Mayor Bates informed the Council that the Playpod for the Sunset Park will be installed weather permitting.

A motion made to adjourn by Postlethwait seconded by Antill. All in favor, motion carried.

**These minutes were approved and signed in July’s meeting**