February 7, 2022 - Meeting Minutes

 

Brewster Village Council met in regular session with Mayor Chuck Hawk presiding.

 

Council Members bowed their heads for the invocation provided by Clerk-Treasurer Kris King, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER HILLIARD MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADICH and motion carried to excuse Council Member Brett Long.  The vote: All yes.

 

Charles Hawk, Mayor

Dale Fox, Council Member                           Dave Godwin, Council Member               

Thomas Hilliard, Council Member                Sydney Radich, Council Member                              

Mike Schwab, Council Member

 

John Anthony, Solicitor                                  Michael L Miller, Village Administrator

Kris King, Clerk-Treasurer

 

Mayor Chuck Hawk asked if there were any additions or deletions to the January 18, 2022 Council meeting minutes.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER FOX MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SCHWAB and motion carried to approve the minutes as read.  The vote: All yes.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER GODWIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADICH and motion carried to accept the bills in the amount of $689,550.55.  The vote: All yes.

 

Ray Heitger, 317 E 7^th St., asked if Council was planning on having an Easter Egg Hunt this year.  Council Member Schwab asked Mr. Heitger if he thought we should.  Council Member Radich stated the kids are going to school every day.  Mr. Heitger stated if Council approved the event that it would be planned for Saturday, April 16^th at noon in Bimeler Park.

COUNCIL MEMBER SCHWAB MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADICH and motion carried to support the 2022 Easter Egg Hunt.  The vote: All yes.

 

Mr. Heitger also told Council that the Summer Concert Series has been scheduled and he is just waiting to get the contracts back from the bands.

 

Fire Chief Chris Colucy arrived after attending the Sugarcreek Township meeting.

 

There were no guests.

 

ORDINANCE 10-2022: An ordinance approving an agreement with the Ohio Rural Community

Assistance Program (RCAP) for cooperative Geographic Information System (GIS) Services was given third reading.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER GODWIN MOVED, SECONDE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADICH and motion carried to approve the legislation as read.  The vote: All yes.

 

SECOND READING: An ordinance approving with the City of Massillon Law Department to provide

prosecution services in Massillon Municipal Court and other related legal services from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022.

 

ORDINANCE 11-2022: An ordinance authorizing the Village Administrator to purchase fifteen (15) sets of turnout gear for the Village Fire Department and declaring an emergency.

 

Mayor Hawk asked for a motion to have the language of the ordinance to be changed.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER SCHWAB MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GODWIN and motion carried.  The vote: All yes.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER GODWIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SCHWAB and motion carried to suspend the rule requiring three separate readings and bring the legislation forward for passage.  The vote: All yes.

 

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

 

FIRST READING: An Ordinance Establishing Permanent Appropriations.

 

FIRST READING: An Ordinance Amending Quarterly Transfers from the General Fund and Quarterly Transfers from the 1% Municipal Income Tax.

 

FIRST READING: A Resolution Amending Resolution 35-2012 Authorizing the Appropriation of the Money received in the First Half of 2022 from the Sugarcreek and Tuscarawas Township Fire and Ambulance Contracts be Temporarily Diverted to the Ambulance Replacement Fund.

 

FIRST READING: An Ordinance Authorizing the Awarding of a Contract for the 2022 Brewster Paving Project.

 

FIRST READING: A Resolution Amending and Clarifying Resolution 45-2014 and 15-2015 which created a Sidewalk Improvement Fund.

 

RESOLUTION 12-2022: A Resolution Adopting a Donation Policy for the Village of Brewster.

This legislation was tabled last meeting at third reading.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER SCHWAB MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GODWIN and motion carried to untable the legislation.  The vote: All yes.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER SCHWAB MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADICH and motion carried to fill in the blanks with amounts and persons authorizing the acceptance of proposed donations by Council Member Schwab.  There being no other suggestions, Council voted all yes. 

 

COUNCIL MEMBER SCHWAB MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADICH and motion passed to approve the legislation as amended.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER GODWIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADICH and motion carries the reconsideration of Ordinance 08-2022 as it is in conflict with Ordinance 11-2022.  The vote: All yes.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER GODWIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADICH and motion fails to pass Ordinance 08-2022.  The vote: all no.  Ordinance 08-2022 is rescinded.

MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS:  

 

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS: 

 

VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR: Mike Miller

Council received the Village Administrator’s report last week to review.  Administrator’s report for period 1/19/2022 through 2/7/2022:

 

COUNCIL MEMBER HIILIARD MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADICH 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 Council meeting.  The vote: All yes.

 

VA Miller addressed the following items that have occurred since the email went out.

• Update on the Safe Routes to School Project.  ODOT has informed us that the Village’s cost will go from $35,000 to $85,000.  There as a discussion on whether the Village should continue or cut our losses.  VA Miller will continue to work on the costs and getting them down for the time being and contacting the school.

 

Sturm Lot Split and Parking Lot. We are moving forward from the initial layout for the parking lot and lot split (replat) for the Sturm lots. We have a plan/sketch of a proposed parking lot that would serve Village Hall, the Fire Department, and the Legion as well as the general public next to the widened alley for the Fire Department. That was needed to serve as a base point to survey and split the proposed parcel that Council is deliberating on selling and/or leasing. I am continuing with the next steps to allow a specification to be done to sell and/or lease the requested parcel. We will be surveying the lot split (replat) and having plans developed for construction based on the sketch. Concurrently, we are also assembling criteria to use in a bid process for lease, lease with option to purchase, or lease for the southernmost lot which is expected to be approximately 80 feet wide (at Wabash) by 140 feet deep. W.E Quicksall is preparing a proposal to complete formal plans for the parking lot that can be put out to bid. W.E. Quicksall is also coordinating the survey to replat the three (3) lots into two (2) – one for the parking area retained by the Village and one to be leased, leased with option to purchase, or sold via a bid process.

 

Water Department & EPA Recommendations - Hydraulic Model of the Distribution System. The Village’s completed Water Model Report has been distributed to Council. As a reminder, in June of 2021 the Village received a report with observations and recommendation from the Ohio EPA regarding the Village’s water system. One of the items the EPA recommended was:

 

5. Distribution – It is recommended that you work with a third party to complete a hydraulic

model of the distribution system to improve your knowledge of water flow within your system. By knowing where flow is susceptible to stagnation, modifications can be made to the system to improve water flow, reducing water age, and potentially improving water quality.

 

The timing is good, because that Hydraulic Water Model will be a great resource to determine priorities for projects for the for the Brewster Water System, so I will be referring to it at the February 7^th Council Meeting.

 

 

Filter Media Replacement Project. Work continues with the Filter Media Replacement Project. We are moving forward with replacing all the internals on Filters #1 - #3 based on the inspection on Filter #1. Colors have been chosen for the internal and external of the tanks.

2022 Paving Program. The Village of Brewster opened bids for its 2022 Paving Program on February 3^rd. Four (4) bids were received and opened. A preliminary bid tab that includes the Engineer’s Estimates has been forwarded to Council.

 

Normally, the Engineer’s Estimate is considerably higher than both the low bid and the preliminary budget number.  The Engineer’s Estimate tends to be high (conservative) because the engineer (and Village) doesn’t want to have to rebid. Last year the low bid was 72% of the Engineer’s Estimate. This year it is 94%. Most of the bid unit prices are considerably higher in 2022 than 2021.

 

I have reviewed the potential cost (apparent low bidder) with Kris King, and there is more than sufficient funding to award the base bid. There is also enough for Alternate #2. However, based primarily on the cost I cannot recommend awarding Alternate #1.

 

There is an ordinance awarding a contract on the agenda for the Monday February 7th Council Meeting. I will for the time being leave the contractor and amount blank. I do not want nor expect it to be passed on February 7th, 2022. In my opinion that would be a rushed decision.

 

I want to take some more time doing due diligence on Cardinal’s experience (early results positive). I also want to look into the unit costs in light of the current economic “climate”. Also, hopefully between now and the February 21st Council Meeting the snow will melt so everyone can take a look at the curbing on McKinley.

 

Thrasher is reviewing the bid from the apparent low bidder – Cardinal Asphalt, and after Thrasher reviews the bid(s) I will submit a recommendation to Council.

 

Council Chambers COVID Compliance Remodeling Project. Construction is well underway. The current and projected status of the Council Chambers COVID Compliance Remodeling Project is as follows:

•  All underground and rough inspections are approved. Wall insulation inspection was completed and was approved.
•   2/3 – 2/4 Blown in Insulation (weather permitting)
•   2/3 – 2/4 Hang Drywall (well underway)
•   2/7 – 2/10 Finish Drywall
•   2/14 -2/18 Paint
•   2/21 -2/23 ACT Grid, Casework
•   2/21 Electrical Finishes
•   Waiting for date for furnace equipment delivery
•   Need Heat to continue flooring installation, plumbing, ceiling pads, final touch ups

 

I will keep Council informed as best I can so that Council isn’t surprised and has advance “warning” of proposed changes, although at this point, I believe there will be no more changes.

 

Electric Substation – SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System). We continue to make progress and work continues by GPD and the Electric Department on the SCADA system at our substation. It is nearly complete. I will keep Council informed as to the progress on the project.

 

Electric Department – Second Transmission Feed. Progress continues with AMPT’s provision of a second transmission feed from the south.

 

Electric Department – Transfer Bus. The Electric Department continues to work on the transfer bus at the Substation. It is approximately 90% complete. The transfer bus is used to divert power from a feeder line that has a breaker issue. If a breaker has an issue, power can be put on the transfer bus and restored (fed) to the distribution feeder that has the breaker issue.

Electric Department – New 7^th Street Line. Waiting on transfer bus to be completed.

 

Energy Summary – 2021. I forwarded a copy of the Village’s year-end summary for 2021 for Electric Rates that AMP prepares. Of note is that Brewster’s power rates “…  ended the year at $69.78 / MWh, which is approximately 3% ($2.16 / MWh) lower than forecast and 10.1% ($7.84 / MWh) lower than 2020 rates”. Includes other costs such as transmission costs, as well as energy purchase costs in the pie chart on page two (2).

 

Hopefully, we can keep the downward trend continuing in 2022. The pie chart on page two (2) will have some changes in 2022 for energy purchase costs. 

 

First, the BP Remaining Requirements Contract (2019-2021) purchased in September 2016 at $34.98 per MWh will expire, and it will be replaced by Exelon Remaining Requirements Contract (2022-2024) purchased in September of 2019 at $34.14 per MWh – a decrease of $0.84 per MWh. The BP Remaining Requirements Contract (2019-2021) accounted for 40.4% of Brewster’s energy in 2021.

 

Second, the CITI 1 MW Block (2016-2021) purchased in September of 2015 at $35.00 per MWh will expire, and it will be replaced by the Shell 1 MW Block (2022-2027) purchased in August of 2017 at $30.15 per MWh – a decrease of $4.85 per MWh. The CITI 1 MW Block (2016-2021) accounted for 10.6% of Brewster’s energy in 2021.

 

Still watching the market for 2025 and beyond for both a block of energy and potentially a new remaining requirements contract(s).  As always, I will keep Council informed.

 

Electric Power Purchase - 1 or 2 MW Off-peak Block of Power for 2025-2028. On August 16^th Council passed an ordinance to buy a 1 or 2 MW off-peak block of power for 2025-2028 to hedge our bets, IF NEEDED in the future, due to market changes. We are still attempting to move forward as the cost of a 1 MW block or a 2 MW off-peak block for 2025-2028 continues to rise. I will keep Council Informed.

Electric Department Garage. Work continues on the plans for the proposed new Electric Garage. We are still moving forward on a new 7 bay Electric Garage and office. Progress includes:

• The latest revision of the AMPT ring bus for the second feed has resolved potential conflict/access issues for the Electric Building and Substation.
• Engineering Associates is still working on the plans. They are currently finishing up the HVAC and Electric and should have plans for us to review shortly.
• GPD, who did initial surveying, has prepared a drawing and description for the area to be leased. The proposed building is 59.5 feet by 130 feet. The drawing is 80 feet by 200 feet. This allows buffering on the back and sides from the trees - roughly a third of an acre.
• I have reached back out to Brewster Cheese to go over the drawing/description. They have been provided a copy of the survey and description of the area to be leased for the new electric building and have verbally agreed. A lease for a period of 50 years at $1 is being prepared.

• I am checking the zoning. Based on what I found and discussions with Brewster Cheese (owners), my conclusion is that the area where the new Electric Building is to be built is zoned I-1.

 

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

 

 2. Catch basin on Tuscarawas (sump pump). COMPLETED except for asphalt patching.

 

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.

 

Street Department Garage. We continue to take steps to be able to use the northern most three (3) bays for equipment that must be kept above freezing (heated). We are still at the step where the Stark County Building Department has indicated they need a “engineered drawing”, which we are getting through Wood Electric. We also have had to adjust where the feed originates. After a new service is installed, we can install an electric heater(s) from the Fire Department.

 

Seasonal Employee(s) for Grass Cutting & Property Maintenance. We are advertising for a seasonal position(s) for grounds maintenance (weeding & Mowing grass) for 2022. The attached ad is what is appearing in the Stark Bargain Hunter. We also have an ad in the Massillon Independent. I will keep Council informed.

 

Property Maintenance – Grass Cutting. In addition to advertising for a seasonal worker(s), we are soliciting informal bids for cutting the Boulevard, Village Hall, Witting Park, and Welty Cemetery. I have attached a copy of the solicitation that will appear in the Stark County Bargain Hunter, and we are reaching out to those who either provided those services last year and/or from whom we requested informal quotes from last year.

 

One surprise/development is that Winfield, who was doing lots in the Village that didn’t comply with ordinance and had to be cut by the Village is no longer in the business. I am working on getting a replacement for that function as well.

	New Quarterly Cost	New Annual Cost	2021 Annual Cost
Base Cost	$100.00	$400.00	$400.00
Water @ $0.45 per customer 856 Customers	$385.20	$1,540.80	$1,540.80
Wastewater @ $0.34 per customer 877 Customers	$298.18	$1,192.72	$1,192.72
Electric @ $0.45 per customer 943 customers	$424.35	$1,697.40	$1,546.52
Storm Water @ $0.20 per resident 2112 residents	$422.40 $105.60	$1,689.60 $422.40	$422.40
Other Municipal Assets *@ $0.20 per resident 2112 residents	$422.40 $105.60	$1,689.60 $422.40	N/A
ESRI Licenses Per viewer Per field worker Per creator		$100.00 $350.00 $500.00	$87.50
Total (without ESRI Licenses)		$8,210.12 $5,675.72 0R $5,253.32	$5,102.44

 

                        *Assets such as tree inventory, signs, sidewalks, recreational equipment …

Planning Commission Meeting scheduled for February 17th at 7:00 pm – Conditional Use Permit.  There is a Planning Commission Meeting scheduled for February 17^th at 7:00 pm. The primary reason for the meeting is to consider the request of Brewster Cheese for a Conditional Use Permit for a temporary Building pursuant to Codified Ordinance Section 153.176 (B)(2). A copy of Codified Ordinance Sections 153.175 to 153.181 addressing I-1 Zoning are also attached. Codified Ordinance Section 153.383 provides:

 

          § 153.383 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES.

Any temporary structures must be indicated as such on site plans submitted to the Village Planning Commission for approval. Such structures, shall not be continued as permanent structures. The period of continuance shall be set by the Village Planning Commission. (Ord. 30-1974, § 802, passed 7-15-1974)

 

Brewster Cheese’s Condition Use Application is to allow a temporary building(s) (three (3) “trailers” attached to each other) to be located on parcel 7001447. Said parcel directly abuts (is completely surrounded by) other parcels owned by Brewster Cheese. The distances from the proposed temporary building(s) is:

 

• 210 feet +/- from the east or front (Wabash)
• 320 feet +/- from the north or front (7th)
• 193 feet +/- from the west or rear/side property line
• 302 feet +/- from the south or rear/side (Bimeler)

 

The proposed location is also sheltered or surrounded on three (3) sides (north, west, and south) by existing buildings. The only open “open” side is towards Wabash, approximately 210 feet to the east. The proposed location meets all setbacks and other requirements set forth in Codified Ordinance Sections 153.175 through 153.181.

 

The process for review by Village Planning Commission is set forth in Codified Ordinances Sections 153.365 through 153.367. The Village Planning Commission shall review the proposal, and after a hearing (or hearings) either issue or deny a conditional use permit.

 

Planning Commission Meeting scheduled for February 17th at 7:00 pm – Potential Zone Change Discussion. The second reason for the meeting is to discuss a possible request for a zone change from I-2 to A-1 for parcel 7001383. The possible request is due to an issue that arose when the owner reached out to discuss adding on to an existing garage. There is an existing residence and a garage on the property.

I will start with the “problems”

• The property is zoned I-2
• Residences are not permitted in I-2
• The “grandfathered” house was “removed” between 2011 and 2015 based on  aerial photos
• The NEW residence was built between 2011 and 2015 based on aerial phots and

Auditor’s records (show built 2014)I can’t find it, but the Village must have issued zoning certificate for the Building Department to issue a building permit (I am assuming that a building permit was issued – haven’t confirmed)

• The garage that they want to add on to doesn’t meet any of the permitted uses in an I-2 –it is an accessory building to the residence
• In looking at the Zoning map, my assumption (there I go again) is that it was/is zoned I-2 so that there isn’t a conflict set up between this property and Wheeling and Lake Erie. If it was a “residential” zone, the rail yard would be in conflict or a non-conforming use
• Concern for creating issues for Wheeling and Lake Erie would preclude “fixing” this by rezoning residential so they can add onto their garage
• Bottom line – as it stands, I don’t see how I can issue a zoning certificate to expand their garage nor the Planning Commission issue a conditional use, nor the Zoning Board of Appeals grant a variance

 

So, now that I have laid out the “problems”, it is only fair that I propose at least one solution:

• Rezone their property and additional property (Wilderness Center) to the south in the Village A-1
• A single family residence is permitted in A-1
• The yard requirements that would conflict with a residential district in I-2 Codified

Ordinance 153.198(D) would not apply, meaning I can’t see an issue with Wheeling and Lake Erie

• Based on local folklore, the property has been used for as grazing cattle in the not-too-distant past, as the PD had to capture escapees on occasion
• The area in Sugar Creek Township to the east and south is used as agriculture
• The contiguous owner in the Village is the Wilderness Center, who I can contact to see if they would have an objection to having their land included in a rezoning to avoid a spot zoning issue

So, at the Planning Commission Meeting scheduled for February 17^th the agenda will have some initial discussion about a potential zone change.

Snow Removal. We have had two (2) major snowstorms in the past few weeks. It is my opinion that our snow removal efforts were excellent. Our employees have done an excellent job. I base this not only on over 30 years being responsible for snow removal in various political subdivisions, but also being able on the day(s) of the storms being able to compare our efforts here in Brewster to those of a number of neighboring communities.

 

When I say excellent, that is not to say we are perfect. There are some things we learned or relearned, such as when we push back snow, we need to push back far enough that there is room for snow from the next storm(s) if it doesn’t melt. We also initially missed a few alleys or undeveloped right-of-ways, as it had been a while since snow falls have been as deep as these last two (2).

 

Residents need to know that:

• There is nothing our employees can do that will prevent snow from being thrown back in the right-of-way and covering sidewalks, driveways, or even taking down an occasional mailbox.  Residents should report damage and we will make sure we repair the damage.
• The Village does not salt during snowfall events where it is likely we will have to plow after and thereby remove salt already put down.
• The Village does not salt alleys.
• Salt does not work when the temperatures get too low. “Road salt works just fine on its own when temperatures are above 25°. If it gets colder than that, its effectiveness becomes questionable, especially at night. However, if temperatures are in the 15-25° range and it's daylight, road salt can still work pretty well.” From LTAP Brochure
• There is equipment that allows materials (brine/calcium chloride/beet juice) to be added to salt to lower the temperature at which it is effective, but the Village does not have that equipment. We saw extended periods of time below both 25 degrees and 15 degrees.
• The Village does plow mains and alleys and some undeveloped right-of-ways, but the plows cannot get to bare pavement, so plowing starts when there is an accumulation of 3 inches or more snow. Mains are always plowed first and depending on the amount and speed of snow accumulation alleys are second or after the snow has stopped.
• Keep in mind the width of the plow blade and if possible, park off the street during snow events, but in all cases do not park in the street across from other vehicles so that our equipment cannot get through. As we do not want to damage vehicles, in cases where our equipment cannot pass safely down a street next to or between cars (or trailers), we will not address the snow conditions until the situation is addressed by moving the vehicles.

 

 

COMMITTEES or COUNCIL REPORTS: The Goal of any committee meeting is to discuss an issue or proposal and to provide, by a consensus of the committee members, ONE recommendation to Council.

1         Council Member Schwab reported on the Finance Committee meeting held earlier this evening.  We reviewed Water, Sewer, and Electric budgets.  Councilman Schwab stated that the Clerk and Village Administrator did a nice job presenting.  He also encouraged Council to go look at the renovations in the old fire bays that are being turned into a larger Council Chamber.

 

From the Fire Chief: Bulletproof vest for the Fire Department-Awaiting prices from Chief Colucy.

 

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 HILLIARD and motion carried to approve the Clerk-Treasurer to make a $3.97 memo adjustment.  The vote: All yes.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER GODWIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SCHWAB and motion carried to create a Resolution of Recognition for Chester Larson and Danny Shanklin for their years of service on the Fire Department.  The vote: All yes.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER GODWIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER HILLIARD and motion carried to approve the Mayor’s recommendation for the appointment of Wendy Schumacher to a three-year term to the Planning Commission.  The vote: All yes.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER GODWIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SCHWAB and motion carried to approve the Mayor’s recommendation for the appointment of John Anthony and Mike Miller to the Tax Incentive Review Council.  The vote: All yes.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER HILLIARD MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GODWIN and motion carried to approve the purchase of 6 bulletproof vests for the Fire Department from the Fire Income Tax Fund.  The vote: All yes.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER SCHWAB MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GODWIN and motion carried to create legislation to discontinue depositing $20,000 per month into the Electric Debt Fund.  The vote: All yes.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER HLLIIARD MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SCHWAB and motion carried to change the funding of the Council Chamber Project from the ARP Fund to Capital Projects and make adjustments for the expenses already paid.  The vote: All yes.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER SCHWAB MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GODWIN and motion carried to schedule a Safe Routes to School meeting on February 22^nd at 6:00 pm.  The vote: All yes.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER SCHWAB MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADICH and motion carried to schedule a Community Reinvestment Area Board meeting on March 7^th at 6:45pm.  The vote: All yes.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER SCHWAB MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER READICH and motion carried to appoint Jerry Layne and Ken Damewood to the CRA Board.  The vote: All yes.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER HILLIARD MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GODWIN and motion carried to pay for the Water Filter Media project from the ARPA funds with any balance remaining coming from the Water Improvement Fund.  The vote: All yes.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER HILLIARD MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GODWIN and motion carried to pay for the Brewster Parke Water Line Project from the Water Improvement Fund instead of the ARP Fund as previously approved.  The vote: All yes.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER FOX MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADICH and motion carried to schedule a Utility Committee meeting on March 7^th at 6:15pm.  The vote: All yes.

 

Council Member Hilliard asked if Police Chief Taylor had started his quest to find a counselling program for the Village’s first responders following certain types of calls.  Mayor Hawk stated Chief Taylor has been in contact with other departments to see who they use.  No recommendations have been made at this point.

 

 

COUNCIL MEMBER FOX MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADICH and motion carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:09 pm. The vote: All yes.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Kris King, Clerk-Treasurer

Charles Hawk, Mayor