Village of Caldwell Meeting Minutes for February, 2021

The Council for the Village of Caldwell met in regular session on Monday, February 8, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., with the following members present: Rucker, Welsh, Saling, Minosky and Postlethwait. Antill absent.

The previous month minutes approved as written with correction.

Councilman Rucker questioned truck signs purchased locally. Rucker requested that the village employees shop around for better pricing. Village Administrator Keffer explained that the signs purchased from only vender in town and he was trying to keep as much business locally as possible.

Mayor’s comments: Completing village projects, working with new businesses coming into village, looking for location for skating rink, no paving project funding this year, looking into other sources for paving. Mayor Wells also added that new business are locating in town including a coffee shop, clothing store, and a massage therapy business. 

Village Administrator comments: employees are starting keep track of mileage/fuel logs, seeking permission for skating rink behind Caldwell Fire Department, skid steer on hold for now, fixing meters, Street Department building dock for Sunset Pond, time clocks up and running soon. Keffer also stated that the Village Employees had done an excellent job on snow removal. 

Noble County Sheriff Jason Mackie and Deputy Barton reported on Village Activity with department with the following: Twenty-two traffic stops with six leading to drug investigations resulting in four-felony arrest. Two resulted in citations. Three motor vehicle accidents. Three additional arrest made for domestic violence, aggregated menacing and weapons under disability violations. Sheriff Mackie stated deputies are working hard and doing best to cover all shifts and keep a deputy in the village for the 20 hours per week.  Sheriff Mackie discussed a full time commitment with the village in the future. Council member Minosky stated he would like to see the Villages finances in a few months before committing to a full time position. Councilman Postlethwait added he would like to see the addition.

Noble County Commissioners Brad Peoples, Gary Saling and Ty Moore approached council asking for temporary use of office space at Rohrbaugh Building for the Noble County Violence Council. The commissioners explained that they were losing funding and needed office space. Peoples added that the county was planning to renovate a building for use but at the current time, nothing is available. Commissioner Moore stated that the program is a great program and any help the village could give would be greatly appreciated. Mayor Wells ask commissioners to pay utilities with commissioner’s agreeing. Councilman Postlethwait stated he would be fine with it as long as temporary, Councilman Rucker also agreed with use for temporary use. 

Motion by Minosky seconded by Welsh to accept Resolution 2021-01 authorizing the mayor to sign into agreement with the Noble County Commissioners and Noble County Violence Council for use of office space on Main Street. All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Minosky seconded by Postlethwait to accept Ordinance 2021-01 creating permanent appropriations for the year 2021. All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Minosky seconded by Postlethwait to waive the three reading rule on Ordinance 2021-01. All in favor, motion carried. 

Motion by Minosky seconded by Saling to accept Ordinance 2021-02 Sewer Revenue Bond Retirement. All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Minosky seconded by Saling to waive the three reading rule on Ordinance 2021-02. All in favor, motion carried.

Second Reading on Ordinance 2021-03 Historic District held

First reading on Ordinance 2021-04 Handbook changes.

Councilman Minosky reported on village finances stating concerns with Area F project not completing on time and this could possibly cause conflict for future funding. Minosky stated he thought the village should hold off on building a new water plant. Minosky also stated he had spoken with tax clerk and revenues seems on par. 

Councilwomen Welsh stated concerns on Kennedy Drive paving. Without the funding Welsh discussed options due to road being in such poor condition.

Motion by Minosky seconded by Rucker to accept Caldwell Volunteer Fire Department agreement. All in favor, motion carried.

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

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Mayor

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