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Session 13, July 1, 2024
Mayor Justin Cline called the 13th Regular Session of Council to order on Monday, July 1, 2024. Mayor Cline began the meeting by asking Councilperson Josh Smith to say a prayer, then lead attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. This public meeting is being recorded. Members answering roll call were Joe Kammer, Abigail Caldwell, Daniel Rouse, Josh Smith and Molly Lehman. Carla Carl was absent. Also attending the meeting were Fiscal Officer Kim Meek-Obed, Village Solicitor Attorney Terry Seeberger and Village Administrator Blake Dibell. Ryan Shanower and Rick Annen from the Erie Valley Fire Dept. were also in attendance. Mr. Kammer made the motion to approve the minutes of the 12th session of council held on June 17, 2024 and Ms. Caldwell seconded. Smith abstain, Lehman abstain, Rouse yes, Caldwell yes, Kammer yes. Three yes votes. Motion carried. Minutes approved. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION No public participation. ZONING Zoning Inspector Mike Turner reported the first half of 2024 report to council. Mr. Turner reported that there were eight zoning permits issued for various things such as fences, sheds, carports, pools and garages. He has also mailed nine nuisance letters. Mr. Turner also reported that the Ohio Street property was mowed by a contractor. Mr. Blake Dibell reported that the cost of that was less than a thousand dollars. That cost will be assessed to the property owner’s taxes. FINANCE Ms. Kim Meek-Obed reported that there was a Finance Committee meeting on June 24th in which the committee discussed pay raises and Mr. Seeberger will present an Ordinance today for pay raises. Ms. Meek-Obed reported that she and Village Administrator Blake Dibell met with two different copy machine companies and they have made a decision and that the copy machine came earlier today. We got the machine from Best Copier Technologies, a local company that has offices in New Philadelphia and Canton. Ms. Meek-Obed reported that she doesn’t have monthly expenditure reports ready for this meeting because it is only the first of the month and she wasn’t able to get the reports completed. SOLICITOR Mr. Seeberger presented Ordinance 10-2024 for the third reading. This is an ordinance combining the Planning Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals. Mr. Smith made a motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 10-2024, Ms. Lehman seconded. Kammer yes, Caldwell yes, Rouse yes, Lehman yes, Smith yes. Five yes votes. Ordinance adopted. Mr. Seeberger presented Ordinance 11-2024, and ordinance increasing pay rates per suggestion from the Finance Committee meeting. Mr. Smith made a motion to pass Ordinance 11-2024 as an emergency so it can be effective immediately. Ms. Lehman seconded. Rouse yes, Caldwell yes, Kammer yes, Smith yes, Lehman yes. Five yes votes. Ordinance adopted. Mr. Seeberger presented Resolution 2024-18, a resolution adopting new fees and charges for the Village of Navarre cemetery. Ms. Meek-Obed reported that she had not heard from the cemetery board saying they agreed with these amounts. This resolution has been tabled until we hear back from the cemetery board. Mr. Seeberger presented Resolution 2024-17 for the sharing of costs for the Navarre Bethlehem Historical Society. This resolution is tabled until Ms. Lehman gets more information. Mr. Seeberger reported that the Fohl-Sterilite project should be starting soon. Mr. Seeberger reported that RCAP has requested an updated cost estimate for the Wastewater Treatment plant. The engineer, Mr. Don Dummermuth gave the updated cost estimate at around $9 million, which is up about $1.4 million from the original estimate. RCAP said that we need to do a rate study of our sewer rates and that they will do that for the sewer rates at no cost to the village. RCAP also suggested that we do a rate study of the water rates and will give us quote for what that would cost. MAYOR Mayor Justin Cline reported that due to a recent incident, the village needs to look at the purchase of key boxes. He asked Chief Annen or Ryan Shanower to discuss this. Mr. Shanower reported that there was an incident at the Water Plant, that an alarm was going off and the fire department could not get in to check on the alarm. Chief Annen continued the discussion because Mr. Shanower was called out on emergency. Chief Annen reported that most businesses in the village have key boxes, which the fire department has a key to and inside the boxes are keys to the building. These key boxes are available from the fire department and we could install them. Mr. Smith made a motion to coordinate with the fire department to buy 4 of the lock boxes for installation at four village buildings. Ms. Lehman seconded. Lehman yes, Caldwell yes, Smith yes, Rouse yes, Kammer yes. Five yes votes motion passed. ADMINISTRATOR Mr. Blake Dibell reported that Barbicas Construction has completed the paving project and the striping crew will be in town tomorrow to do the striping of the new pavement. Mr. Dibell reported that a company called 120 Water will be sending out surveys that need to be completed and returned. MISCELLANEOUS Mr. Kammer asked if the next Finance Committee meeting could be moved to Wednesday instead of Monday. There was discussion regarding the next committee meeting and it was decided to not have a July meeting because there was no date that all members were available. Ms. Caldwell reported that she may not be at the next council meeting on July 15th. Mr. Rouse reported that a lady called him about an alley that she wants something done with because her car gets damaged when she drives down the alley. Mr. Rouse stated that he told her the alleys are on the list. Mr. Rouse reported that he and the mayor went to the recent meeting that the 55 and over community held regarding the rates they are paying for lot rent, but that there isn’t anything that the village can really do about the situation. Ms. Lehman reported that the Finance Committee met last week and wants to establish guidelines about what the Village Administrator, Blake Dibell or the Police Chief, Chad Shetler can spend without getting council approval. They would like Mr. Seeberger to draw up an ordinance or resolution setting the spending limit at $10,000.00. Ms. Lehman reported that she and Mayor Cline attended the last NABA (Navarre Area Business Association) meeting. There has been discussion of the parade route for the Christmas parade. Ms. Lehman asked Mr. Dibell if he looked at the stop line at Canal & Market Street intersection. Mr. Dibell reported that he talked to Chief Shetler and he didn’t seem to think the line needs to be moved. Mr. Smith asked Mr. Rouse and the Utility Committee to take on the review of the utility rates. BILLS AND CLAIMS Ms. Lehman made a motion to pay the Bills & Claims. Mr. Smith seconded. Caldwell yes, Smith yes, Rouse yes, Kammer yes, Lehman yes. Five yes votes. Motion passed. Ms. Lehman made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Kammer seconded. Lehman yes, Smith yes, Kammer yes, Caldwell yes, Rouse yes. Five yes votes. Meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm.
______________________________ __________________________ Kim L. Meek-Obed, Fiscal Officer Justin G. Cline, Mayor
Next Council Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, July 15, 2024 @ 7:00pm Finance Committee Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, August 12, 2024 @ 6:30pm
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