April 3, 2023 - Council Meeting

 
MINUTES
BREWSTER VILLAGE COUNCIL
APRIL 3, 2023
7:00 P.M.
 
Brewster Village Council met in regular session with Mayor Charles B. Hawk presiding.
 
The meeting took place in the Brewster Community Room.
 
Council Members bowed their heads for the invocation provided by Clerk-Treasurer Kris King, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
 
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Dale Fox, Council Member                        Dave Godwin, Council Member
Tom Hilliard, Council Member                    Sydney Radich, Council Member
Mike Schwab, Council Member
 
COUNCIL MEMBER HILLIARD MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADICH and motion carried to excuse Council Member Long from this evening’s meeting.  The vote: All yes.
 
VILLAGE OFFICIALS:
John Anthony, Solicitor                                  Kris King, Clerk-Treasurer                            
Mike Miller, Village Administrator
 
MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 20, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING:
Mayor Hawk asked if there were any additions or deletions to the March 20, 2023 Council meeting minutes. There were no additions or changes.
 
COUNCIL MEMBER HILLIARD MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADICH and motion carried to approve the minutes as presented. The vote: All yes.
 
PRESENTATION OF BILLS:
COUNCIL MEMBER GODWIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADICH and motion carried to accept the bills in the amount of $103,084.28. The vote: All yes.
 
AUDIENCE:
Fire Chief Chris Colucy, Police Chief Nathan Taylor, Robert Briggs, and Steve Tharp were also in attendance.
 
PRESENTATION OF GUESTS:
Steve Tharp, 274 2nd St SW, attended to introduce himself as a republican candidate for Massillon Clerk of Courts in the May 2nd primaries.  Mr. Tharp also served on Brewster Village Council for several terms and considers Brewster to be the beginning of his political career.  He let everyone know that early voting starts tomorrow (April 4, 2023).  Mr. Tharp spoke on how the Village has had 8 really good audits and complimented the Clerk-Treasurer and Council on this achievement.  Mr. Tharp is running on three points in his campaign:
  •          Fiscal Responsibility
  •          Local Engagement/Locally Involved
  •          Supportive of Police and our Courts
He stated that Massillon Courts handle 6 townships, 5 Villages, and 2 cities.  He will unequivocally support the Police Departments and be an advocate for the courts.  He wants what is best for the communities in this jurisdiction. 
 
CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES: Titles of each read by Solicitor John Anthony.
RESOLUTION 31-2023: A Resolution Authorizing the Village Administrator to prepare and submit an application to the Ohio Public Works Commission State Capital Improvement Program for a West Main Reduction and Rehabilitation Project, and to Execute Contracts as required was given third reading.
 
COUNCIL MEMBER FOX, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADICH and motion carried to approve the legislation as presented.  The vote: All yes.
 
ORDINANCE 32-2023: An Ordinance Allocating Payment for the Repurposing of Existing Department Facilities Paid for with Electric Department Funds was given third reading.
 
COUNCIL MEMBER FOX, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADICH and motion carried to approve the legislation as presented.  The vote: All yes.
 
ORDINANCE 33-2023: An Ordinance setting the compensation for the Village Clerk-Treasurer effective April 1, 2024 was given third reading.
 
COUNCIL MEMBER GODWIN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADICH and motion carried to approve the legislation as presented.  The vote: All yes.
 
RESOLUTION 34-2023: A Resolution amending Resolution 19-2020 to adjust the monthly deposit to the Water Debt Fund for the payment of loans in the Village of Brewster Water Utility was given third reading.
 
COUNCIL MEMBER GODWIN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADICH and motion carried to approve the legislation as presented.  The vote: All yes.
 
SECOND READING: An Ordinance authorizing the purchase of a T740 T4 Bobcat Compact Track Loader.
 
FIRST READING: Resolution Authorizing Participation in the ODOT Road Salt Contracts Awarded in 2023 and declaring an emergency at second reading.
 
FIRST READING: An Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of a Bucket Truck for the Electric Department.
 
FIRST READING: An Ordinance Authorizing the Village Administrator, with the assistance of the Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP), to Apply for, Accept, and Enter into a Construction Loan Agreement for an Ohio EPA Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) Loan for the installation of two (2) manholes in the Sanitary Sewer Line that runs between McKinley to the Levee and declaring an emergency (at third reading).
 
FIRST READING: An Ordinance Authorizing the Village Administrator, with the Assistance of the Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP), to Apply for, Accept, and Enter into a Construction Loan Agreement for an Ohio EPA Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) Loan for the Hillview Mobile Home Park Sanitary Project and declaring an emergency (at third reading).
 
FIRST READING: An Ordinance Authorizing the Village Administrator, with the Assistance of the Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP), to Apply for, Accept, and Enter into a Construction Loan Agreement for an Ohio EPA Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) Loan the Lining and the Rehabilitation/Installation of Two (2) Manholes in the Sanitary Sewer Line that runs between 5th and Jefferson and 4th Street and declaring an emergency (at third reading).
 
FIRST READING: A Resolution Amending Resolution 28-2013 which Created a Sewer Dept Fund for the Repayment of Loans and Resolution 01-2017 which set an amount of collections to be deposited into said fund in the Village Sewer Utility. 
 
FIRST READING: An Ordinance Approving/Disapproving the Recommendation of the Planning Commission Recommendation to Disapprove the Amending of the Zoning Map.
 
FIRST READING: An Ordinance Amending 7.06 Cell Phone and Pager Use Policy to Electronic Wireless Communication Device Use Policy.
 
Council Member Schwab asked why we have the Hillview loan legislation being read when we haven’t passed the legislation for the agreement or had the design completed.  Isn’t that putting the horse before the cart?  VA Miller stated this way it will be in the queue and not brought up under emergency.  VA Miller reported that the Village has been preliminarily approved for a $40,000 design grant from CDBG that isn’t available until July 2024.  This would bring the cost down from $255k to $215k, which brings it closer to the value of the property.  It’s all going to be a matter of timing.  The Commissioners will act sometime in mid-April.
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Tabled at THIRD READING: An ordinance to authorize an agreement between the Village of Brewster and the owner of Hillview Mobile Home Park to extend the Village sanitary sewer to the
park at owner’s expense.  The Mayor requested this legislation remain tabled.
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MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
A. POLICE DEPARTMENT: Chief Nathan Taylor
            1.    There were 552 calls in March.
            2.    The Chief is still waiting to hear about the cruiser costs and lead times.
B. FIRE DEPARTMENT: Chief Chris Colucy
  1.        Year-to-date calls: 250.  There were 15-18 calls during the recent storms.
  2.        The department didn’t get the State Fire Marshal grant for a hose roller.
  3.        A hose and accessary grant has been applied for as a regional grant with 7 other departments.  This is an AFG grant through FEMA.   
  4.        We were not able to get the SAFER grant completed in time.  We plan to apply again next year.
  5.        The Chief would like to replace pumper 151 and tanker 154.  151 is falling apart and over 30 years old.  154 is hitting 25 years old.  He would like to replace them with a pumper/tanker combo.  The aging equipment affects our ISO rating which affects our residents’ insurance costs.  There is a 2.5-to-3-year lead time on fire trucks.
  6.        The Firemen’s Festival will be May 31st-June 3rd.
 
VILLAGE SOLICITOR: John Anthony
  1.        Mayor Hawk thanked Mrs. Anthony for driving Solicitor Anthony to the meeting.  He is still recovering from surgery and is not allowed to drive for a few more days.
  2.        Solicitor Anthony has signed agreements for the Village to receive additional funds in the fight against opioid addiction.  The additional defendants are: Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens and Walmart.  “Global Settlement Amount” means $4,246,567,371.76 and consists of the Global Abatement Amount, the Global Settlement Attorney Fee Amount, the Additional Restitution Amount, and the Settlement Product Cash Conversion Amount.  Clerk’s note:  The Village has received a little over $1,100 as our portion of the settlement at this point.  Under the settlements, at least 85% of the funds will go to participating states and subdivisions and must be used for abatement of the opioid epidemic, with the overwhelming bulk of the proceeds restricted to funding future abatement efforts by state and local governments.
  3.        Solicitor Anthony has reviewed the bucket truck contract for a purchase from Terex through Sourcewell and has asked for a couple of minor changes to the contract.
  4.        The Solicitor is working on the Hillview contract and reviewed the CDBG grant of $40,000 for the fiscal year 2024 which he believes begins in July 2024.  The question of how this connects with the OPWC 0% interest loan involves some detail.  The trustee for the Hillview Trust and her attorney are planning to attend the committee meeting prior to the next meeting to discuss financials and other parts of this transaction.  When the design is finished and the final figures are in place there will be a better picture of how this matter can be handled.  There are a lot of moving parts.  Another factor is that property tax assessments run about 1.5 to 2 years before collects begin.  A lot of figures will need to be filled in and financials need to be reviewed.
  5.        The Solicitor and VA Miller attended the TIRC meeting.  The CRA Commercial Tax Incentive Agreement with Brewster Dairy, Inc was approved for another year.
 
COMMUNICATIONS:
 
VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR: Mike Miller
Administrator’s report for period 3/21/2023 through 4/3/2023:
COUNCIL MEMBER GODWIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADICH and motion carried to approve the report as emailed to Council.  The vote: All yes.
The following items have come up since the VA’s email:
  •          We have our first change order for the electric building of $1312.50.
  •          Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Recycling District Yard Waste Agreement. I have signed the proposed 2023 Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Recycling District Yard Waste Agreement in the amount of $15,265.  We received our first check in the amount of $7,632.50 today.
  •          I will mention it tonight, but I have become aware of an opportunity for US Department of Transportation grant (Notice of Funding Opportunity) is to solicit applications for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grants. Funds for the fiscal year 2023 SS4A grant program are to be awarded on a competitive basis to support planning, infrastructure, behavioral, and operational initiatives to prevent death and serious injury on roads and streets involving all roadway users, including pedestrians; bicyclists; public transportation, personal conveyance, and micro mobility users; motorists; and commercial vehicle operators.  All that said, I am consulting with W.E. Quicksall, who is working on a preliminary “plan” for Park Drive Phase 2 from north of the levee, over the levee, and across Elm Run to 7th Street SE to join up to two (2) of the sections of the Safe Routes to Schools Path. Based on my preliminary read, it can be used for planning/plans and/or construction.  The deadline for applications is 5:00 p.m. (EDT) Monday, July 10, 2023.  More to come.
  •          We are exploring co-locating conduit for fiber to connect water, new street building, and west side of Bimeler Park to be connected to the Police Department for our camera system.
  •          A pear tree fell on the east side of Wabash.  We will be getting prices to take the pear trees down.
 
2023 Paving Program. Rick Patterson, the Mayor, and I met with the 2023 Paving contractor’s (Barbicas) representatives today. Looking to get started paving in early April, weather permitting. First task is ADA Ramps at Superior and Huron. We visited the location and made sure everyone was on the same page. As a reminder, the 2023 Brewster Paving Program was awarded in the amount of $155,078.50 and includes:
  •          Jackson NE                                          from Barber to Superior
  •          Jackson NE                                          from Superior to Huron
  •          Superior NE                                         from Wabash to Mohican
  •          Tuscarawas NW                                  from Harmon to North Terminus

OPWC - West Main Reduction and Rehabilitation Project.  I expressed to Council in my last VA Report that the Village may want to look at having West Main be the OPWC Project Brewster submits for the 2023 round. Based on the low bid the cost to pave West Main at its current width is $87,837.50. The cost to narrow West Main including new curb and gutter on the south side of the street is $134,837.00 based on the low bid. Based on the OPWC scoring system, the Village can get 10 points for funding by asking for 49% of the cost, with a 51% match. So, if the Village were to apply for OPWC funding (grant) for West Main narrowing, it would potentially get $66,070 in an OPWC grant and its 51% share would be $68,767 based on the low bid. Based on the low bids that means if the Village got an OPWC grant to narrow West Main it would spend $19,070.50 less in Village funds than to just repave it as is. The increase (or savings) in the costs should remain even if the costs go up. For example, with the second low bid for narrowing bid at $158,853.15 51% of the second low bid for West Main is $81,015.11, while cost to just pave West Main based on the second low bid is $78,536.00, so in that instance the difference would be an increase of $2,479.11. When compared to what it will cost (savings) to pave the eight (8) foot wide section of pavement to be eliminated in 12 years +/- it is well worth the investment. It gets the Village new curb and gutter on the south side plus saves in the future every time West Main had to be repaved.
Council made a motion to have legislation prepared to authorize submitting the West Main Paving and Rehabilitation Project as a 2023 OPWC Application. That is before Council as a third reading.
OPWC Tuscarawas/Locustdale/Pinewood Water Line Replacement Project. We are still waiting for the weather to improve in the Spring so that the trenches can be restored in a more permanent manner.
Ambulance Purchase. The updated price approved by Council is being updated. When we get an update on delivery, I will inform Council.
Hillview Mobile Home Park Sanitary Sewer “Project” – WPCLF Design/Planning Loan. The “loan” has been approved and design is underway.
Brewster Sanitary Manholes Project – WPCLF Loan(s).  The Village’s application for the loan has been submitted.
Brewster Sanitary Sewer Lining and Manhole Rehab/Replacement Project – WPCLF Loan(s).  The Village’s application for the loan has been submitted.
Electric Building. Site work is underway. The foundation is in, and the walls have been poured as well. A “loose end” on the Electric Building is funding. While Council has been discussing how the Building is to be paid for, as well as the “transfer” of the existing Electric Buildings to the Street Department and a portion of the Street Department to the Police Department since the project was proposed, there is nothing in place that documents/memorializes the payment structure we have been discussing.
I have drafted an ordinance that lays out the reasoning and memorializes the proposed payment structure for Council to review and act on.
Electric Building – Change Order #1. As I did with the Fire Station Addition and the Community Room, any Change Orders for the Electric Building will be reported to Council as they come up and presented for Council to approve or ratify. We have our first Change Order (attached) for the Electric Building. The Change Order adds three (3) floor drains: one (1) at the hot water heater/tank and one (1) in each bathroom [total of two (2)]. “Overlooked” in original plans. Floor drains are needed so that in the event of an overflow or tank failure the water “goes down the drain” as opposed to going over the floor and into walls. Important to make decision “now” because they should be installing all the floor drains/plumbing in this next week in the addition to starting walls.
Cost is $1,312.50, or an increase of .00136 percent on the $964,000 contract.

 

Amount

Percent

Original Contract

$964,000.00

 

Change Order #1

$1,312.50

.00136

New Total

$965,312.50

.00136
 
Keep in mind we have a rebate of $700 coming from Efficiency Smart in hand at this point as well to reduce the cost.
Electric – Bucket Truck Replacement. I have drafted legislation to purchase a Bucket Truck through Sourcewell to replace the 2000 Bucket Truck in the Electric Department. There is a need to replace the 2000 Electric Department Bucket Truck, as it will be turning 25 years old approximately the same time the Village can expect a new one based on delivery time. Once it is 25 years old, it will no longer be able to be dielectric tested. At the point it can no longer be dielectric tested, the safety of our employees who use it can no longer be assured. By purchasing through Sourcewell’ s cooperative purchasing program the Village doesn’t have to prepare specifications and bid it out.
The cost to purchase a Bucket Truck from Terex in accordance with Sourcewell Contract #110421-TER is $313,357.
Tracked Skid Steer. Some of you may have noticed that Village is getting the baseball fields ready for Spring play. As has happened in the past, in order to have them ready when baseball/softball starts we have to get on the fields early, and with our current equipment that often results in creating ruts in the outfield when delivering infield dirt. That results in more work repairing the outfields. This year we rented a tracked skid steer when it became apparent, we couldn’t get the job done with our wheeled skid steer without tearing everything up and making more work and more expense.
Having use of the tracked skid steer also brought back discussions we have had among the Departments about getting a tracked skid steer on a permanent basis. Our current skid steer has issues (reach) loading “cake” into dumpsters/vehicles. If we get a V-Box our current skid steer doesn’t have enough reach to load it. There have been a number of projects, both in the Parks and on private property where we had to hold off or not do because our wheeled skid steer would create more work because it would either leave ruts (best case) or get stuck (worst case) because it doesn’t have its weight more evenly distributed as a tracked skid steer does.
Our Street Superintendent got a quote for a new tracked skid steer with a reduction for trade in of our roller (seldom used) and the wheeled skid steer. The net cost is $34,468.52. We are getting $25,000 trade for the roller, which I understand the Village paid $14,000 for a number of years ago. The $34,468.52 would be split 50% Street Department, 40% Wastewater, and 10% water Department. Kris has checked those numbers and each Department can afford it. It is on Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing, so we won’t have to bid for it.
Finally, in discussions with the Departments the Electric Department would like to “purchase” the wheeled skid steer, as they need it to unload semis that deliver their stock items that come in on pallets.  These items include reels of wire that weigh from 500 pounds all the way up to 5000 pounds, light poles and bases, and a number of other items. They can afford the $14,000. Ultimately, there is no increase in the number of pieces of equipment the Village has.
Council has legislation before it to consider.
OPWC Park Drive Phase 1. Council awarded a contract for Park Drive Phase 1 to Northstar Asphalt based on the base bid PLUS Alternate #1 in the amount of $319,318. The $319,318 is split up with $140,584 from OPWC, $20,090 from Capital Improvement, and the remaining $158,644 from the Street Improvement Fund. We have met with Northstar twice in the field and expect construction activity to begin shortly, weather permitting.
Electric Department – Potential Battery Storage Project. I am still in the process of preparing specifications for a Battery Storage Project. Currently, that means I am trying to get the size confirmed through AMP and GPD.
Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) Commercial – Brewster Dairy. The Village’s commercial report to the State of Ohio was submitted, as well as its annual report.
Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Recycling District Yard Waste Agreement. I have signed the proposed 2023 Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Recycling District Yard Waste Agreement in the amount of $15,265.
Storm Drainage Projects. The current list of storm sewer projects in their priority order, with updates on their status:
  1.        Substation drainage.
  2.        Corner of Needham & Harriman – catch basin collapse.
  3.        Dartmouth/Amherst relief line. Easement has been signed. Need surveyor to set pins. Work to start when it can be scheduled and weather permits.
  4.        East end of 1st Street SE. Will have to coordinate with US Army Corps of Engineers.
  5.        Open ditch east of Mohican. We are consulting with Stark County Soil & Water.
  6.        Drainage from Harmon west of 264 Harmon. Survey needs to be completed.
  7.        Drainage on north side of 7th west of Baymere.
These are not necessarily on a first come/first serve basis but based on their criticality and/or ability to fit into the schedule. We are also looking to repair deteriorated catch basins, so if any Council person is aware of any, please let me know. Also, if there are any storm drainage projects/issues not on this list please let me know.
Efficiency Smart – Expansion of Current HVAC Rebate Offerings. On March 1, Efficiency Smart introduced a $100 rebate on qualifying central air conditioners and a $50 rebate on qualifying window air conditioners. This will expand their current HVAC rebate offerings and give residential customers additional options to save energy in their homes. Efficiency Smart expects the new window air conditioner rebates to be of particular benefit to renters as they have fewer opportunities to make upgrades in their homes.
To kick off and raise awareness of these new rebates, Efficiency Smart will be giving away a window air conditioner on their Facebook page starting on March 1.  Residents who comment on our post with what they are most looking forward to this summer will be entered into a drawing to win a window air conditioner. Residents will have one week to enter.
Efficiency Smart – Refund for 2020 – 2022. Efficiency Smart recently contacted the Village to thank Brewster for its participation in Efficiency Smart. They also indicated that due to the pandemic, they faced unique challenges during our past (most recent) three-year contract. They indicated that their inability to visit customers in person, customer and vendor shortages in staff, customer cash flow constraints and concerns, and supply chain delays all stifled program activity. They acknowledged that those temporary circumstances led to Brewster finishing under its targeted performance level. As a result, Efficiency Smart has refunded Brewster $3,329. 
Efficiency Smart indicated as well that based on their past performance, they are confident that they will exceed saving targets moving forward.
They also stated that they appreciate our confidence in them and our continued investment in our partnership. They look forward to continuing to serve our community and exceeding our goals and expectations over the next three years.
Proposed Planned Unit Development at the end of East Main. The Planning Commission met for the second time on March 16th to review a Conditional Zoning Certificate request for the end of East Main (former gun club). A number of residents were in attendance, and the Planning Commission determined to reschedule another hearing for April to revise a proposed Conditional Zoning Certificate to make sure all issues raised are addressed to the satisfaction of the Planning Commission.
VILLAGE MAYOR: Charles Hawk
  1.        Appoint Dave Goodwin to the OML Action Committee.  This committee is a watchdog for the state legislature to make sure that the local governments are aware of items that may affect them.  It also gives our village a voice in Columbus.
  2.        Appoint Brittany Reed to Brewster Rec. Board pending a background check.
  3.        Christmas in the Village April 5th at 10AM at Village Hall.
  4.        Finance meeting April 17th at 6pm about Hillview Mobile Home Park.
  5.        Declare April 28th Arbor Day 2023 in The Village of Brewster.  A tree will be planted in Bimeler Park at 9:00 am.
 
VILLAGE CLERK-TREASURER: Kris King
  1.        Month-to-date and year-to-date reports.
  2.        Please review and initial the check listing for this meeting.
  3.        I’ve completed the three-hour Public Records training for all the Village’s elected officials.  I’m also having all the ladies in the office take the training.  So far, Tammy has completed it.
  4.        The legislation has been submitted to American Legal.  I only ordered 3 sets of changes in hardcopy: 1 for Village Hall, 1 for Massillon Municipal Court, and 1 for the Canton Law Library.
  5.        Industrial Appraisals were in for two days to evaluate the Village’s assets.  I’m not sure when we will get the report back.  This will help us to get accurate figures for our next round with liability insurance bids.
  6.        The Easter Egg hunt went well.  I’ll provide the cost after April 30th when all the bills have come in.  Ninety prizes were given out, 140 free kids ice cream cones gift certificates purchased at a discount from Just Ice Cream, and 138 hot dogs and bags of chips from the Moose.  A huge thank you for the volunteers from RiverTree Fairless and Grace Church for volunteering to run this year’s event.
  7.        Have a safe and happy Easter!
  8.        Council Member Schwab would like the Clerk, Mayor, VA, and Fire Chief to start working on the 2024 SAFER Grant information.

COMMITTEES or COUNCIL REPORTS:The Goal of the committee meeting is to discuss an issue or proposal and to provide, by a consensus of the committee members, ONE recommendation to Council.
VA Miller reported on a public hearing at 6:00 pm this evening on the zoning map amendment application.
 
PENDING EXPENDITURE REQUESTS:
 
PENDING PROPOSALS FROM PAST MEETINGS:

OLD or NEW BUSINESS: Council Rules require a two-week waiting period before any expenditure of funds unless determined an emergency.
COUNCIL MEMBER GODWIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADICH and motion carried to approve the first change order for the electric garage in the amount of $1312.50.  The vote: All yes.
 
COUNCIL MEMBER SCHWAB MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADICH and motion carried to direct the Mayor, Village Clerk, FD Chief, and VA to compile the required information for submitting a SAFER Grant application for the Fire Department staffing the 2024 grant application round.  The vote: All yes.
 
Discussion: This would not commit Brewster to make an application but would put us in a better position to do so, rather than a last-minute scramble.  The information compiled in preparation could be useful for other purposes.
 
COUNCIL MEMBER SCHWAB MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADICH and motion carried to authorize the Mayor’s appointment of Dave Godwin to the Ohio Municipal League committee.  The vote: All yes.
 
Council Member Schwab stated that he was glad to see the election polling be back in the Village’s Community Room.
 
COUNCIL MEMBER HILLIARD MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADICH and motion carried to appoint Brittany Reed to the Recreation Board pending a background check.  The vote: All yes.
 
COUNCIL MEMBER SCHWAB MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADICH and motion carried to schedule a Council of the Whole meeting to discuss the specifics of a pending agreement and all the consequences of the Village accepting a construction loan on behalf of the owners of Hillview Mobile Home Park on April 17th at 6:00 PM and ask the Solicitor to attend.  The vote: All yes.
 
VILLAGE SPEAKS (Communications received by Council Members from Village Residents):
 
AUDIENCE COMMENTS:
 
COUNCIL MEMBER FOX MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADICH and motion carried to adjourn the meeting at 7:46 pm.  The vote: All yes.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Kris King, Clerk-Treasurer
Charles Hawk, Mayor