Village of Caldwell Council Meeting Minutes for September, 2022

The Council for the Village of Caldwell met in regular session on Monday, September 12, 2022 at 5:00 p.m., with the following members present: Antill, Rucker, Welsh, Saling, Minosky and Postlethwait.

            JEDD hearing opened to public and Dan May of Brickler and Eckler discussed the procedures of the JEDD agreement and offered to answer any questions council and public may have. No questions presented and a motion made by Minosky and seconded by Saling to close JEDD meeting with all in favor, motion carried.

            May explained the resolution for agreement with a 30-year term with auto renewal and the Village ott receie the 1% income tax governed by a five-person board of trustees.

            Motion by Welsh seconded by Antill to accept Resolution 2022-31 approving the agreement to create the Village of Caldwell-Olive Township Joint Economic Development District. All in favor, motion carried.

Previous month minutes approved as written.

            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. All in favor, motion carried.

            Mayor comments: Easements for walking track in progress. Christmas agenda set with several new activities. Grant applications being processed. Paving finished.

            Village Administrator: Prison feed repair. Generator to be installed. 510 Railroad Street variance request. Zoning inquiry for old Patten’s building for tobacco business. Solicitor sees no issue. Trick or Treat set for Thursday October 27 from 6-7. Clean iup day set for October 28-29. Checking in to a monthly clean up.

            Sheriff Department Comments: 200 hours dedicated in Village with traffic stops. Alarm drops, subpoena services, criminal investigation. Cliff Road traffic improving with traffic warnings. Village Administrator Crum thanked Sheriff Department for traffic controlling during pavement and discussed patrolling Sunset Pond for activity. Councilman Antill reported that trash is being left at pond.

            Visitors of council questioned zoning on tobacco business with solicitor stating it will be for sale of tobacco and not a marijuana dispensary therefor no legality issues.

            Jack Hayes approached council with questions on payment from Ohio Erie. Solicitor stated that he would be meeting with attorneys soon on project.

            Motion by Welsh seconded by Antill accepting Resolution 2022-27 authorizing the clerk/treasurer to increase the 2022 appropriations. All in favor, motion carried.

            Motion by Welsh seconded by Postlethwait accepting Resolution 2022-28 accepting the amounts and rates determined by the budget commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the county auditor. All in favor, motion carried.

            Motion by Minosky seconded by Rucker to accept Resolution 2022-29 authorizing an agreement with ODOT for the Municipal Bridge Inspection Program. Antill abstain all other in favor, motion carried.

            Motion by Rucker seconded by Antill accepting Resolution 2022-30 authorizing the mayor to apply for a grant through the Noble County Community Foundation. All in favor, motion carried.

            Motion by Welsh seconded by Antill accepting Resolution 2022-32 authorizing the mayor to sign into contract with Thrasher Group, INC. for the Area E, G and interceptor Sewer Project. All in favor, motion carried.

            Motion by Antill seconded by Welsh to accept Resolution 2022-33 authorizing the mayor to apply for a grant through Diversified Energy. All in favor, motion carried.

            Motion by Antill seconded by Rucker to accept Resolution 2022-34 authorizing the Village to enter into lease agreement with the Caldwell Volunteer Fire Department for the purposes of 2 ADA compliant parking spaces at a cost of $0.00 per year for fifteen years. All in favor, motion carried.

            2022-06 Ordinance second reading held.

            Committee reports:

            Planning/Zoning:

            Tourism:

            Service/Safety: Tree Ordinances need reviewed.

            Finance:

            Parks and Recreation: Frisbee Golf Project moving forward hoping to open in spring.

            Motion by Welsh seconded by Postlethwait to renew contract for three years with Cintas for employee clothing. All in favor, motion carried. A motion to adjourn made by Rucker seconded by Antill. All in favor, motion carried.