Mayor Benson called the 22nd Regular Session of Council to order on Monday, December 21, 2020. Mayor Benson began the meeting with a prayer and led the Pledge of Allegiance. This public meeting is being recorded. Members answering roll call were Pat Winkhart, Justin Cline, Liz Urbach, Daniel Rouse, Josh Smith and President Pro Temp Derek Netzly. Also present at the meeting were the Village Solicitor Attorney Terry Seeberger, Administrator Zachary Wisselgren, Clerk-Treasurer Anne Johnson and resident Matt Crum. Councilman Josh Smith and Police Chief Dennis Albaugh attended the meeting via Zoom.

Mr. Winkhart moved to approve the minutes of the 21st Regular Session of Council held on December 7, 2020. Ms. Winkhart seconded. Winkhart yes, Cline yes, Urbach yes, Rouse yes, Smith yes, Netzly yes. Six yes votes. Minutes approved.

SAFETY POLICE
Police Chief Dennis Albaugh reviewed the monthly police report with Council. He advised he is getting quotes for a sally port. He said Navarre Police helped with the visit from Santa. He reported that everyone is healthy and COVID free.

FINANCE
Clerk-Treasurer Anne Johnson gave Council a copy of today’s check register and the bills and claims.

SOLICITOR
Village Solicitor Attorney Terry Seeberger reported that Tractor Supply has submitted the final site plan. The Zoning Inspector will approve the Zoning Certificate and then a Construction Management Agreement will be needed for the extension of Sterilite Street. He advised the Village needs to consider future sewer capacity increases for further development at Prospect Park.

MAYOR
Mayor Benson requested Council re-appoint Jim Savage as the Navarre Resident appointment to the Navarre Bethlehem Joint Fire District for the period of January 1, 2021 thru December 31, 2022. Mr. Netzly motioned to approve appointment, Ms. Winkhart seconded. Winkhart yes, Cline yes, Urbach yes, Rouse yes, Smith yes, Netzly yes. Six yes votes. Motion carried. Mayor Benson and Council wished everyone a Merry Christmas.

ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance 32-2020, an ordinance submission to electors to increase income tax to 2%. Mr. Netzly moved to accept Ordinance 32-2020. Ms. Winkhart seconded. Winkhart yes, Cline yes, Urbach yes, Rouse yes, Smith yes, Netzly yes. Six yes votes. Motion carried. The first reading was given.

Ordinance 33-2020, an ordinance approving form of Cares Act Distribution Agreements, to be passed as an emergency. Ms. Urbach offered and moved to accept Ordinance 33-2020 and declared same to be an emergency. Mr. Netzly seconded. Winkhart yes, Cline yes, Urbach yes, Rouse yes, Smith yes, Netzly yes. Six yes votes. Motion carried. Ordinance accepted.

Ordinance 33-2020, Ms. Winkhart moved, Ms. Urbach seconded rules requiring three separate readings of Ordinance 33-2020 be suspended. Winkhart yes, Cline yes, Urbach yes, Rouse yes, Smith yes, Netzly yes. Six yes votes. Rules requiring three separate readings suspended.
Ordinance 33-2020, Ms. Urbach moved, Mr. Cline seconded Ordinance 33-2020 be placed in final passage. Winkhart yes, Cline yes, Urbach yes, Rouse yes, Smith yes, Netzly yes. Six yes votes. Motion carried. Ordinance 33-2020 duly adopted.

Ordinance 34-2020, an ordinance request for additional Amended Certificate Stark County Auditor, to be passed as an emergency. Ms. Winkhart offered and moved to accept Ordinance 34-2020 and declared same to be an emergency. Mr. Netzly seconded. Winkhart yes, Cline yes, Urbach yes, Rouse yes, Smith yes, Netzly yes. Six yes votes. Motion carried. Ordinance accepted.

Ordinance 34-2020, Mr. Netzly moved, Ms. Winkhart seconded rules requiring three separate readings of Ordinance 34-2020 be suspended. Winkhart yes, Cline yes, Urbach yes, Rouse yes, Smith yes, Netzly yes. Six yes votes. Rules requiring three separate readings suspended.

Ordinance 34-2020, Mr. Netzly moved, Mr. Cline seconded Ordinance 34-2020 be placed in final passage. Winkhart yes, Cline yes, Urbach yes, Rouse yes, Smith yes, Netzly yes. Six yes votes. Motion carried. Ordinance 34-2020 duly adopted.

Ordinance 35-2020, an ordinance of 2021 Temporary Appropriations, to be passed as an emergency. Ms. Winkhart offered and moved to accept Ordinance 35-2020 and declared same to be an emergency. Mr. Netzly seconded. Winkhart yes, Cline yes, Urbach yes, Rouse yes, Smith yes, Netzly yes. Six yes votes. Motion carried. Ordinance accepted.

Ordinance 35-2020, Ms. Urbach moved, Mr. Rouse seconded rules requiring three separate readings of Ordinance 35-2020 be suspended. Winkhart yes, Cline yes, Urbach yes, Rouse yes, Smith yes, Netzly yes. Six yes votes. Rules requiring three separate readings suspended.

Ordinance 35-2020, Mr. Netzly moved, Ms. Urbach seconded Ordinance 35-2020 be placed in final passage. Winkhart yes, Cline yes, Urbach yes, Rouse yes, Smith yes, Netzly yes. Six yes votes. Motion carried. Ordinance 35-2020 duly adopted.

STREETS AND ALLEYS
Village Administrator Zachary Wisselgren requested a Street Committee Meeting with Ms. Winkhart, Mr. Cline and Mr. Smith on January 4, 2021 at 6:30 pm to discuss street paving for 2021. He reported ten trees were recently planted in the Village and that the Tree City Application deadline has been extended.

MISCELLANEOUS
The yard waste pit at the Waste Water Treatment Plant is open Monday – Friday from 7:30am to 3pm, weekends and holidays from 8:30 am to 11 am.

Zachary Wisselgren reported that Village Engineer Don Dummermuth will not be taking employees to lunch, but he will make a donation for Underwood Park instead.

Zachary Wisselgren reported the cost of $60,000 for a new Bobcat Telehandler that will work with Village attachments.

Zachary Wisselgren wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Ms. Winkhart reported the Planning Commission is in need of a new member.
Mr. Netzly motioned to re-appoint Ms. Urbach as the Resident Representative and Mr. Cline as the Council Representative on the Navarre-Bethlehem Park Board. Ms. Urbach seconded. Winkhart yes, Cline yes, Urbach yes, Rouse yes, Smith yes, Netzly yes. Six yes votes. Motion carried.

Ms. Urbach motioned, Mr. Netzly seconded to give the Den of Antiquities $1,390.00 in Cares Act money. Winkhart yes, Cline yes, Urbach yes, Rouse yes, Smith yes, Netzly yes. Six yes votes. Motion carried.

Ms. Urbach motioned, Mr. Netzly seconded to give the YMCA $9,700.00 in Cares Act money. Cline yes, Urbach yes, Rouse yes, Smith yes, Netzly yes. Ms. Winkhart abstained. Five yes, votes. Motion carried.

Ms. Urbach motioned, Mr. Netzly seconded giving Hair Emporium $1,410.00 in Cares Act money. Winkhart yes, Cline yes, Urbach yes, Rouse yes, Smith yes, Netzly yes. Six yes votes. Motion carried.

Ms. Urbach motioned, Ms. Winkhart seconded giving the 77 Brewhouse $12,500.00 in Cares Act money. Winkhart yes, Cline yes, Urbach yes, Rouse yes, Smith yes, Netzly yes. Six yes votes. Motion carried.

Ms. Urbach motioned, Ms. Winkhart seconded giving $15,000.00 of Cares Act money to Navarre Family Dentistry. Winkhart yes, Cline yes, Urbach yes, Rouse yes, Smith yes, Netzly yes. Six yes votes. Motion carried.

BILLS AND CLAIMS
Mr. Netzly moved to approve bills and claims in the amount of $71,808.88. Ms. Urbach seconded. Winkhart yes, Cline yes, Urbach yes, Rouse yes, Smith yes, Netzly yes. Six yes votes. Bills and claims approved.

Mr. Netzly moved to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Urbach seconded. Winkhart yes, Cline yes, Urbach yes, Rouse yes, Smith yes, Netzly yes. Six yes votes. Meeting adjourned.

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Anne L. Johnson, Clerk-Treasurer Robert L. Benson, Mayor


UPCOMING EVENTS
January 4.……………………………..…….……….Street Committee Meeting 6:30 pm
January 4…...……………………………………………..…...Council Meeting 7:00 pm