President Pro-Temp Derek Netzly called the 7th Regular Session of Council to order on Monday, April 20, 2020. State COVID-19 order requires six foot separation or use of a mask. President Pro-temp Derek Netzly began the meeting with a prayer and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Members answering roll call were Pat Winkhart, Justin Cline, Liz Urbach, Joshua Smith and President Pro Temp Derek Netzly. Also present at the meeting was Village Solicitor Attorney Terry Seeberger. Mayor Benson, Police Chief Dennis Albaugh and Council Member Liz Urbach attended the meeting virtually. Council Member Daniel Rouse was not in attendance.

Mr. Smith moved to approve the minutes of the 6th Regular Session of Council held on March 16, 2020. Ms. Winkhart seconded. Winkhart yes, Cline yes, Urbach yes, Smith yes, Netzly yes. Five yes votes. Minutes approved.

SAFETY POLICE
Prior to the Council Meeting, Police Chief Dennis Albaugh distributed the Police Report to Council.

FINANCE
Prior to the Council Meeting, Clerk-Treasurer Anne Johnson placed the following items on the table for review: the bills, bills and claims, check registers for today and April 6, 2020, and the March financial statements.

SOLICITOR
Village Solicitor Attorney Terry Seeberger reviewed Ordinance 6-2020 and Ordinance 7-2020 with Council.

MAYOR
Mayor Benson will post information on the Village website on how to access the Council Meeting virtually in the future. President Pro-Temp Derek Netzly led a discussion regarding a request that was received from the Towpath Trail YMCA requesting funds for parking lot repairs. Ms. Urbach motioned to give $1,900.00 to the Towpath Trail YMCA for the repairs and Mr. Cline seconded. Cline yes, Urbach yes, Smith Yes, Netzly yes. Ms. Winkhart abstained. Four yes votes. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance 6-2020, an ordinance approving modification of Hendrickson Job Creation Agreement, to be passed as an emergency. Mr. Smith offered and moved to accept Ordinance 6-2020 and declared same to be an emergency. Ms. Winkhart seconded. Winkhart yes, Cline yes, Urbach yes, Smith yes, Netzly yes. Five yes votes. Motion carried. Ordinance accepted.

Ordinance 6-2020, Ms. Winkhart moved, Mr. Cline seconded rules requiring three separate readings of Ordinance 6-2020 be suspended. Winkhart yes, Cline yes, Urbach yes, Smith yes, Netzly yes. Five yes votes. Rules requiring three separate readings suspended.

Ordinance 6-2020, Ms. Winkhart moved, Mr. Smith seconded Ordinance 6-2020 be placed in final passage. Winkhart yes, Cline yes, Urbach yes, Smith yes, Netzly yes. Five yes votes. Motion carried. Ordinance 6-2020 duly adopted.


Ordinance 7-2020, an ordinance approving entering into a Community Development Block Grant agreement with Stark County Board of Commissioners, to be passed as an emergency. Ms. Winkhart offered and moved to accept Ordinance 7-2020 and declared same to be an emergency. Ms. Urbach seconded. Winkhart yes, Cline yes, Urbach yes, Smith yes, Netzly yes. Five yes votes. Motion carried. Ordinance accepted.

Ordinance 7-2020, Mr. Cline moved, Ms. Winkhart seconded rules requiring three separate readings of Ordinance 7-2020 be suspended. Winkhart yes, Cline yes, Urbach yes, Smith yes, Netzly yes. Five yes votes. Rules requiring three separate readings suspended.

Ordinance 7-2020, Ms. Winkhart moved, Mr. Smith seconded Ordinance 7-2020 be placed in final passage. Winkhart yes, Cline yes, Urbach yes, Smith yes, Netzly yes. Five yes votes. Motion carried. Ordinance 7-2020 duly adopted.

MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. Netzly reported that work needs done at Kiwanis Park. He also said he received a complaint about a dead pine tree on Market Street.

BILLS AND CLAIMS
Ms. Winkhart moved to approve bills and claims in the amount of $21,407.91. Mr. Cline seconded. Winkhart yes, Cline yes, Urbach yes, Smith yes, Netzly yes. Five yes votes. Bills and claims approved.

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

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

UPCOMING EVENTS
May 4....….....……………………………………………..…...Council Meeting 7:00 pm