Village of Caldwell Council Meeting Minutes for October, 2020

The Council for the Village of Caldwell met in regular session on Monday, October 12, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., with the following members present: Antill, Rucker, Welsh, Saling, Minosky and Postlethwait. 

The previous month minutes approved as written.

Motion by Saling 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 Wells reported she had been working on Christmas in the village. Mayor Wells stated she had received $500.00 in donations for decorating around the square.

Village Administrator Jeremy Keffer reported on the following: Working with Quicksall and Ohio Erie Excavating moving forward with Area F Sewer Project. Ohio Erie has requested an extension. Residents are encouraged to rack leaves to curb with village employees using new street sweeper to pick up. Keffer also reported that he had ordered cell phones for mayor, superintendents and himself. 

Sergeant Pointer presented council with a monthly activity report with 97 hours dedicated and spent in scheduled service in the Village. Pointer and council discussed Village guns being turned over to Sheriffs Office with a resolution to be done in November. 

Michael Fouss of Siltstone joined the meeting via internet. Fouss proposed amending the Villages current oil and gas lease agreement. Solicitor Ferguson informed Fouss and council that the current lease had expired in August and the village could not amend agreement,. Solicitor Ferguson stated that the lease would have to be re-bid and Ferguson will also get an opinion on matter from an oil and gas attorney. 

Back hoe bids opened with Minosky making motion seconded by Postlethwait to accept the bid from Michael Sayre for $6,150.00. All in favor, motion carried. 

Motion by Antill seconded by Saling to accept Resolution 2020-18 authorizing the mayor to sign into agreement with OPWC for paving project. All in favor, motion carried. 

Motion by Minosky seconded by Welsh to accept Resolution 2020-19 authorizing Mayor to apply for TAPS grant money. All in favor with Antill abstaining. Motion carried.

Motion by Antill seconded by Rucker to accept Resolution 2020-20 authorizing the Sunset Booster Station Water Project. All in favor, motion carried. 

Motion by Rucker seconded by Minosky accepting Resolution 2020-21 authorizing the mayor to sign into agreement with John Bates as an independent contractor for the sewer plant. All  in favor, motion carried.

First readings held on Ordinance 2020-12 Water Leak Policy and 2020-13 Water and Sewer base increase. 

Minosky reported general fund finances are running flat.

Mayor, Council and Village Administrator discussed uniform policy for village employees. 

Council President Postlethwait recommend to council to allow for $1200.00 for purchasing Christmas decorations in Village. Motion made by Rucker seconded by Postlethwait to allow for $1200.00 for downtown Christmas decorating. All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Postlethwait seconded by Minosky approving Trick or Treat in the Village Thursday October 29, from 6-7.  All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Minosky seconded by Saling to renew the village employee health insurance with the Health Plan. All in favor, motion carried.

Mayor Wells reported the village is receiving $5,000.00 from TC Energy and part of the money will be used for an aerator for Sunset Pond.

Mayor Wells and Councilman Rucker discussed some future projects at Caldwell Lake an example restrooms. 

Raises for village employees discussed and follow up at next meeting.

Motion to adjourn by Minosky seconded by Antill. All in favor, motion carried.

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Mayor

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