February 6, 2023 - Meeting Minutes - Amended 02/21/23

 

 

Brewster Village Council met in regular session with President Pro Tem Mike Schwab 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.

 

David Godwin, Council Member                Tom Hilliard, Council Member                   

Brett Long, Council Member                       Sydney Radich, Council Member              

Mike Schwab, Council Member

 

COUNCIL MMBER GODWIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER HILLIARD and motion carried to excuse Mayor Charles Hawk from this evening’s meeting.  The vote: All yes.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER LONG MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GODWIN and motion carried to excuse Council Member Fox from this evening’s meeting.  The vote: All yes.

 

John Anthony, Solicitor                                  Michael L Miller, Village Administrator

Kris King, Clerk-Treasurer

 

President Pro Tem Schwab asked if there were any additions or deletions to the January 17, 2023 Council meeting minutes. There were no additions or changes.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER GODWIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER LONG and motion carried to approve the minutes as presented. The vote: All yes.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER GODWIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADICH and motion carried to accept the bills in the amount of $703,899.20. The vote: All yes.

 

Fire Chief Chris Colucy and Electric Superintendent Ryan Swan were in attendance.

 

There were no guests.

 

CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES: Titles of each read by Solicitor John Anthony.

ORDINANCE 16-2023: An Ordinance authorizing the Village Administrator, with the assistance of the Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP), to apply for, accept, and enter into a design/planning loan agreement for An Ohio EPA Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) loan for 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 was given third reading.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER GODWIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER LONG and motion carried to approve the legislation as presented.  The vote: All yes.

 

VA Miller explained that this was a planning loan that was approved on 01/27/2023.  The paperwork needs to be turned in by 03/01/2023.

 

ORDINANCE 17-2023: An Ordinance authorizing the Village Administrator, with the assistance of the Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP) to apply for, accept and enter into a

design/planning 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 was given third reading.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER GODWIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER LONG and motion carried to approve the legislation as presented.

 

VA Miller explained that there is no manhole between McKinley and the levee gate.  That means there is no cleanout for 1,300 feet.  This project will correct that problem.

 

ORDINANCE 18-2023: An Ordinance Authorizing the Village Administrator, with the Assistance of the Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP), to Apply for, Accept, and enter into a Design/Planning 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 was given third reading.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER GODWIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER LONG and motion carried to approve the legislation as presented.  The vote: All yes.

 

ORDINANCE 19-2023: An Ordinance authorizing a two-year contract with Sugarcreek Township for fire and ambulance service by the Brewster Volunteer Fire Department and declaring an emergency after we receive the contract was given third reading.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER GODWIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER LONG and motion carried to approve the legislation as presented.  The vote: All yes.

 

Council Member Godwin asked if either party was unable to fulfill their obligations, what would happen.  Clerk King stated that there is a 30-day out clause.  Chief Colucy stated that the Trustees do not want to put a levy on the ballot.

 

RESOLUTION 20-2023: A resolution expressing support for the Boy Scouts and their efforts to better our environment by helping residents with their recycling needs was given third reading.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER GODWIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER HILLIARD and motion carried to approve the legislation as presented.  The vote: All yes.

 

Council Member Godwin asked if Boy Scouts was the correct name of the group anymore.  Clerk King stated that they have been cashing checks made out to that name.

 

SECOND READING: A Resolution Acting on the Recommendation by the Stark County Tax Incentive Review Council (TIRC) Regarding the CRA Commercial Tax Incentive (Agreement) with Brewster Cheese.

FIRST READING: An Ordinance Amending Ordinance74-2021 that Authorized the Purchase of a 2023 Dodge 4500 4X4 Diesel Chassis and Lifeline “Custom Type 1” Ambulance.

 

FIRST READING: An Ordinance Establishing Permanent Appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2023 and declaring an emergency on third reading.

 

FIRST READING: An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 17-2022 Quarterly Transfers from the General Fund and Quarterly Transfers from the 1% Municipal Income Tax and declaring an emergency at third reading.

 

FIRST READING: An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 94-2017 to revise 3.02 Employee Hours of Work Non-Exempt Employee Policy and the Addition of the Policy as Revised to the Village Employee Handbook.

FIRST READING: An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 39-2017 to Revise 3.05 Employee Overtime Policy and the Addition of the Policy as Revised to the Village Employee Handbook.

 

  

COUNCIL MEMBER HILLIARD MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GODWIN and motion carried to untable an Ordinance Awarding a Contract for the Park Drive Phase 1 Project and declaring an emergency.  The vote: All yes.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER GODWIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER HILLIARD and motion carried to amend the ordinance to include the company awarded the bid and the amount of the bid.  The vote: All Yes.

 

ORDINANCE 21-2023: An Ordinance Awarding a Contract for the Park Drive Phase 1 Project and declaring an emergency was given third reading.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER LONG MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GODWIN and motion carried to approve the legislation as amended.  The vote: All yes. 

 

COUNCIL MEMBER GODWIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADICH and motion carried to untable an Ordinance Awarding a Contract for a Building to House its Digger/Derrick Truck and the Rest/Entirety of the Electric Department and declaring an emergency.  The vote: All yes.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER GODWIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADICH and motion carried to amend the ordinance to include the company awarded the bid and the amount of the bid.  The vote: Radich, yes; Schwab, no; Godwin, yes; Hilliard, yes; Long, yes.   

 

ORDINANCE 22-2023: An Ordinance Awarding a Contract for a Building to House its Digger/Derrick Truck and the Rest/Entirety of the Electric Department and declaring an emergency was given third reading.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER GODWIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER LONG and motion carried to approve the legislation as amended.  The vote: Radich, yes; Schwab, no; Godwin, yes; Hilliard, yes; Long, yes.   

 

Council Member Hilliard stated that he has been going round and round concerning this project.  He stated he has been promised that it will stay on budget.  He said the VA did a lot of work on this.  Council Member Hilliard is not 100% sold on the PD needing garages.  He is hoping this can be completed without change orders.

 

A. POLICE DEPARTMENT: Chief Nathan Taylor (excused)

B. FIRE DEPARTMENT: Chief Chris Colucy

 

VILLAGE SOLICITOR: John Anthony

 

Council received the Village Administrator’s report last week to review.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER GODWIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER LONG and motion carried to accept the VA’s report as written and emailed to Council and to enter it into the record of tonight’s meeting. The vote: All yes.

 

• Additions to the original email:
  There was a discussion on the how the electric rates have gone down and how the remainder contracts help to continue to keep rates stable.  The VA has been able to buy contracts when the rates are low with Council’s approval.  According to AMP, Power rates for Brewster ended the year at $61.52 / MWh, which is approximately 6.6% ($4.38 / MWh) lower than forecast and 11.8% ($8.26 / MWh) lower than 2021 rates.
• Council Member Hilliard asked if we are getting the full potential out of the solar field with all the dust created with the construction of the new school.  VA Miller stated the power has been pretty consistent but will contact the company in charge of maintenance and discuss it with them.  The solar field power can be monitored by using the link on the Brewster website.
• The Housing Council needs more members but there is no hurry because the last CRA is finished.

Administrator’s report for period 1/18/2023 through 2/6/2023:

OPWC Park Drive Phase 1. Bids for the Park Drive Phase 1 Project were opened on January 17^th, 2023 at 2:30 pm. The estimates going into the bid opening were:

• The base bid was estimated at $253,930.70. With a 10% contingency the total base estimate is $279,323.77.
• Alternate #1 was for concrete instead of asphalt sidewalk/shared use path (SUP), with an estimate of $41,535.97. With a 10% contingency, the total estimate for Alternate #1 is $45,689.57.
• The total estimate for the base bid plus alternate #1 including the 10% is $325,013.14.
• Alternate #2 was for a 10-foot asphalt sidewalk/shared use path (SUP) on south side of East Main between Cleveland Ave SE and Park Drive SE, with an estimate of $15,976.15. With a 10% Contingency, the total estimate for Alternate #2 is $17,573.77.

None of the four (4) bidders were below the Engineer’s Estimate plus 10%. By law, the Village cannot award a bid if the bid exceeds the Engineer’s Estimate by more than 10%.

HOWEVER, IF the Village were to award Park Drive Phase 1 Project based on the base bid PLUS Alternate #1 [concrete instead of asphalt sidewalk/shared use path (SUP)] the engineer’s estimate plus 10% is $325,013.14. The low bidder combined bid for the base bid PLUS Alternate #1 is $319,318, under the maximum amount the Village can award. It has been discussed that the Village would have concrete Shared Use Path (or Safe Routes to Schools Path) in front of residences if the option were affordable, and the $20,090 difference between asphalt and concrete seems to me to be reasonable.

Another option is to award Park Drive Phase 1 Project based on the base bid PLUS Alternate #1 PLUS Alternate #2 in the amount of $342,204. The Engineer’s Estimate plus 10% for that combination was $342,587.11, so the low bid is below. However, Alternate #2 is for a 10-foot asphalt sidewalk/shared use path (SUP) on south side of East Main between Cleveland Ave SE and Park Drive SE, which cannot come out of the Street Improvement Fund. That work is not ready to be completed as we are still waiting for materials to be delivered for the decorative street lighting, and that needs to be complete before putting in a sidewalk/shared use path (SUP) on south side of East Main between Cleveland Ave SE and Park Drive SE. The low bidder’s price for Alternate #2 is also third highest. We can use the bids for Alternate #2 to set a budget amount to get that work completed in the future.

As we discussed in December in a Committee Meeting, the Street Improvement Fund (Paving Fund) is estimated to be at the time the Park Drive Phase 1 Project and the 2023 Paving Program are to be constructed is $344,652.  That is based on the current balance in the Street Improvement Fund is $244,652 and adding the projected amount (from Kris) of another $20,000 per month in 2023. The presumption is that the contractor cannot start paving until after May 15, 2023. So again, that projects to a balance of $344,652 at the end of May 2023.

The Village’s OPWC Grant for Park Drive Phase 1 Project is $140,584. Using the combined low bid for the base bid PLUS Alternate #1 of $319,318, and subtracting $140,584, leaves a projected balance of $178,734 for the 2023 Paving Program. The Engineer’s Estimate for the 2023 Paving Program is $176,518.60. So, there is enough left to cover. However, in reflecting last night, Alternate #1 portion ($20,090) could be taken from the Capital Improvement Fund (more appropriate), where $35,000 was just reposited from Fairless Schools for the Safe Routes to Scholls project, giving the Village more cushion in the Street Improvement Fund.

As a reminder, the OPWC matching funds for street projects have been coming from the Street Improvement fund (7^th Street and East Main)

So, as I outlined last night, the options are:

• Rebid for the third time.
• Award Park Drive Phase 1 Project based on the base bid PLUS Alternate #1 to Northstar Asphalt in the amount of $319,318.
• Award Park Drive Phase 1 Project based on the base bid PLUS Alternate #1 PLUS Alternate #2 to Northstar Asphalt in the amount of $342,204.
• Throw in the towel and give the $140,584 OPWC Grant back. However, that will most likely severely impair the Village’s ability to get OPWC Grants and/or Loans in the future. The Village has been awarded $2,777,433 in OPWC Grants and Loans in the past 6 years. So, this in my opinion is not a real option.

Electric Building. The proposed Electric Building bid opening was January 17^th at 1:00 pm. The revised estimate is $1,013,000. Our process resulted in receiving five bids upon rebid, as opposed to just one the first time. We get much better response and more competitive bidding this time because we were more realistic.

The bids have been reviewed, and Engineering Associates recommends awarding a contract to RBS in the amount of $964,000. A committee meeting has been called for immediately prior the regular Council meeting to go over the Electric Facility in more detail, but Courtney and Associates have again indicated that the Electric Fund can “afford” the project based on the revised estimate AND that the Electric Fund can do so without any changes to the existing rates for the foreseeable future (next 3 years).

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.

A second progress bill has been processed and there still may be an additional bill or two from Quicksall for Construction Administration. As a reminder because the project came in well below the estimate, the Village will not be able use all of the OPWC Loan that was approved because of the percentage limitation/cap of 49% of the total project cost.

2023 Paving Program. The 2023 Brewster Paving Program is out to bid. It was advertised in the Canton Repository on January 17^th, January 24^th, and January 31^st. Bids are scheduled to be opened on February 14^th.

As we discussed, there is the base bid that 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

The estimate for the base bid is $176,518.50.

Alternates #1 and #2 are both for West Main from Lincoln to McKinley. Alternate #1 involves just milling and filling. Alternate #1 estimate is $89,746.50. Alternate #2 involves narrowing West Main from 44 feet to 36 feet and would include additional tear out and new curb on the south side. The estimate for Alternate #2 is $179,056.

Finally, Alternate #3 is to add 1^st Street SW from Grant to Lincoln. That estimate is $50,624.50.

Bidding the 2023 Paving Program out in this fashion allows Council to make determinations AFTER we get ACTUAL costs – not projected based on the Park Drive bids and the 2023 Paving Bids. Council can choose just the Base plus Alternate 1 OR Alternate 2 AND/OR Alternate 3.

A lot of variables are in play. We open Park Drive Phase 1 bids January 17^th. That bid will determine how much is still available for paving. In addition, we do not know what the prices will be in the volatile market we have been experiencing, so the estimates could be too high, too low, or maybe right on. What I can say is that Quicksall estimates the difference in West Main from “mill and fill” to inclusion of narrowing very differently from Thrasher. Thrasher had an increase of about $39,000. Quicksall has it at $90,000. The bids will tell who is closer, but at $90,000 the savings down the road of paving less would not justify the additional expenditure.

One thought is that even at the lower $89,746.50 for Alternate #1, we may not be able to fit West Main into this year’s budget. If so, we may want to look at having West Main be Brewster’s OPWC Project we submit for the 2023 round.

As a reminder, some lower rated streets that might have been on the paving list are slated to have construction on them because of current or future water line replacement projects. It would make no sense to pave a street only to have a trench settle after or a year (or two) later come back and dig up a trench for water line replacement.

Hillview Mobile Home Park Sanitary Sewer “Project” – WPCLF Loan(s). The Village’s WPCLF loan applications for the construction of a pump station (as well as a force main, and manhole to connect Hillview Mobile Home Park to the Village of Brewster’s sanitary sewer system) has been TENTATIVELY approved for a design/planning loan and a construction loan. I spoke with Matt Kline of RCAP to determine just what the preliminary list means regarding Hillview. Here is what I have:

• The list was finalized January 27^th, 2023.
• Hillview MHP has been approved for up to $41,000 for planning/design with principal forgiveness.
• Principle forgiveness means essentially the loan will become a grant.
• Hillview MHP has also been approved for construction loan for up to $255,000. NO principal forgiveness at this time.
• We would have the option to move forward with the Hillview MHP construction approved loan or resubmit in 2023 again for same project hoping we could get principal forgiveness the second time around.
• With the $200,000 fine/contempt over Hillview, I believe the better option would be to take what is in hand and move forward with bidding/construction in 2023 instead of waiting. Waiting may result in losing what has already been awarded in the new round of applications.
• RCAP has completed preparing the planning/design loan application for Hillview.
• Action will not be taken on the application until March 1, 2023.

The requirement that the Village comply with “Title II and III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition and Policies Act of 1970 (P.L.91-646)” has been addressed. We have everything in place to comply with “Title II and III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition and Policies Act of 1970 (P.L.91-646)”.  EA has revised their contract for design/planning to cover creating the necessary easement, and West Erie Realty Solutions has submitted an agreement to do the appraisal and “negotiations”. Both costs are covered by the design/planning loan.

Brewster Sanitary Manholes Project – WPCLF Loan(s).The Village’s WPCLF loan applications for the construction of two (2) manholes on the sanitary line that runs from McKinley to the levee has received final approval for a design/planning loan and a construction loan for:

Manhole Project Rt 93		Principle Forgiveness	Net Payment
Design/Planning Loan Amount	$30,000
Design/Planning Loan Percent	0%
Design/Planning Loan Term	5 years
Design/Planning Loan Payment	$6,000	NO	$6,000.00

 

Manhole Project Rt 93		Principle Forgiveness	Net Payment
Construction Loan Amount	$119,966
Construction Loan Percent	0%
Construction Loan Term	20 years
Construction Loan Payment	$5,998.30	NO	$5,998.30

 

Brewster Sanitary Lining and Manholes Project – WPCLF Loan(s).The Village’s WPCLF loan applications for the lining of the sanitary line from 5^th and Jefferson to 4^th Street and rehabilitation/construction of two (2) manholes on that sanitary line has received final approval for a design/planning loan and a construction loan.

Lining & Manhole Project		Principle Forgiveness	Net Payment
Design/Planning Loan Amount	$43,500
Design/Planning Loan Percent	0%
Design/Planning Loan Term	5 years
Design/Planning Loan Payment	$8,700	NO	$8,700.00

 

Lining & Manhole Project		Principle Forgiveness	Net Payment
Construction Loan Amount	$159,840
Construction Loan Percent	0%
Construction Loan Term	20 years
Construction Loan Payment	$7,992.00	NO	$7,992.00

 

Ambulance Purchase. The original price for the purchase of a 2023 Dodge 5500 4X4 Diesel Chassis " Custom Type 1" Ambulance built by Lifeline was in the amount of $255,132. The Fire Chief has received a revised price for the in the amount of $276,534.00. The increase reasons are listed as:

• $12,068.00 for a 2023 chassis.
• $6,000 for a Lifeline “surcharge”
• The remaining according to Chief Colucy is for undocumented “additions” the Fire Department authorized.

At the time of the passage of the ordinance, the Chief informed Council that we would get a price reduction for a 2022 chassis. If not, the price would remain the same. We received a work order with a complete breakdown that included a 2022 chassis that REDUCED the price from $255,132 to $253,536 for the 2022 versus 2023 chassis. Note that the price difference at that time was $1,596, not $12,000. At the time, I recall that we passed the ordinance so that we could get 1 of 4 2022 chassis available if we acted immediately. I also remember in the next day or so being told we got the request in on time (as evidenced in the detailed work order).

In addition, we acted quickly so we could get a 2022 so we could get our ambulance faster. We are now projecting far beyond the original delivery date and are incurring expenses to keep the old ambulance in service in the meantime.

The State of Ohio Cooperative Purchasing Program is reviewing the issue. Some of the questions I have are:

• Where is the detailed cost quote for the original $255,132 contract/quote dated December 16, 2021?
• What does the CURRENT detailed cost quote include – especially different from the initial quote.
• WHAT justifies the three (3) elements of the cost increase.
• How can a vendor enrolled/bidding through the State Cooperative Purchasing Program add a “surcharge” after giving fixed prices?
• Should we contact the State Cooperative Purchasing Program? Since this was purchased via State Cooperative Purchasing, they are more familiar with what bidders/vendors can do. We cannot be the only one they are pulling this on.
• What changes the Fire Chief has approved and/or what modifications has he made to the contract? 
• What are the “other” things that were added or changed that added cost?
• Since Council approved the Ambulance contract, why has Council not been advised of changes to the contract specs and the resulting cost increase before any changes were made?

I will continue to keep Council informed.

Electric Department – Potential Battery Storage Project. I am in the process of preparing specifications for a Battery Storage Project.

Efficiency Smart – Trivia Contest. Efficiency Smart is going to run “Trivia Tuesday” on their Facebook page this November. Efficiency Smart had lots of engagement from this contest the past two years, and they are excited to run it again. Each Tuesday in November, they will post a new trivia question on their Facebook page. Those who answer correctly will be entered to win an energy efficiency kit. Efficiency Smart will randomly select one winner each week. For each Trivia Tuesday question answered, they are also going to award an entry into a drawing for a $100 Visa Gift card, so residents can participate each week for more chances to win.

Efficiency Smart – Thermostat Promotion. Efficiency Smart is offering special Black Friday Deals on smart thermostats through their Online Savings store from November 14 through December 1.

Residents can save up to $170 on a smart thermostat during the promotion. This is a good opportunity for electric customers, as some smart thermostat models will be available for free after the additional savings. Efficiency Smart will be sharing details about this promotion on their Facebook and Twitter pages on November 16th.

CRA – Brewster Dairy (Brewster Cheese) CRA (Commercial). Brewster Cheese has a Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) property tax abatement, which must be reviewed annually. It is initially reviewed by the Stark County Tax Incentive Review Committee (TIRC) meeting. Last year the meeting was held on Monday March 14^th, but there has not been a date set for this year yet. Once the Village receives the recommendation of the Stark County TIRC to continue/modify/reject (terminate) the CRA Commercial Tax Incentive Agreement with Brewster Dairy, Inc. continue the tax abatement for Brewster Cheese. At THAT point the legislation will need to be passed on an emergency basis so that so that it can be timely reported (March 31st deadline) to the State of Ohio.

Safe Routes to Schools Project. The Village has submitted an invoice to Fairless Local Schools to reimburse the Village the required $35,000 payment to ODOT upon successful completion of the Safe Routes to Schools Project.

 

Storm Drainage Projects. The current list of storm sewer projects in their priority order, with updates on their status:

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.

VILLAGE MAYOR: Charles Hawk

 

VILLAGE CLERK-TREASURER: Kris King

Council Member Schwab provided Council with financial reports for each of the utilities that he put together from the Clerk’s year-end reports.  He requested that Council Members review the information and ask questions.  He stated that we may need to make adjustments to the amount we put in our debt fund accounts and he has concerns about the Electric Fund.

 

1.   VFIS Insurance for the Fire Department at a cost of $1,709.00.  Effective date of 02/16/2023.

 

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 have Jamie Reese added as a signer to the bank accounts.  The vote: All yes.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER GODWIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER LONG and motion carried to approve the renewal of VFIS insurance for the Fire Department from the Fire Operations Fund.  The vote: All yes.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER HILLIARD MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GODWIN and motion carried to appoint Clerk-Treasurer Kris King as the Public Records designee for Council and the Mayor.  The vote: All yes.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER GODWIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADICH and motion carried to send 3 firefighters to a FF1 Transition Course at a cost not to exceed $6,000 and consider this as an emergency measure as the class starts in March.  The vote: All yes.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER GODWIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER LONG and motion carried to approve the clerical corrections to the wage ordinance.  The vote: All yes.

 

VILLAGE SPEAKS (Communications received by Council Members from Village Residents):

Council Member Hilliard stated that he is getting a lot of questions about interest in the grocery store.  Everyone has been hearing rumors.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER RADICH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER LONG and motion carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 pm.  The vote: All yes.

Respectfully submitted,

 

Kris King, Clerk-Treasurer

 

Michael Schwab, President Pro Tempor