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Session 6, March 20, 2023
Mayor Robert Benson called the 6th Regular Session of Council to order on Monday, March 20, 2023. Mayor Benson began the meeting with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. This public meeting is being recorded. Members answering roll call were Abby Gallion, Joseph Kammer, Justin Cline, Daniel Rouse, Molly Lehman and Josh Smith. Also attending the meeting were Fiscal Officer Kim Meek-Obed, Village Solicitor Attorney Terry Seeberger, Village Administrator Zachary Wisselgren, Police Chief Chad Shetler, Sergeant Daniel Kirby, Zachary Smith and friends and family, Keith Hancock of Main Street Deli, and residents Bill and Dawn Miknis and Dave Gourley.
Mr. Smith motioned to approve the minutes of the 5th Regular Session of Council held on March 6, 2023. Mr. Kammer seconded. Gallion yes, Kammer yes, Cline yes, Rouse yes, Lehman yes, Smith yes. Six yes votes. Minutes approved. POLICE SAFETY Police Chief Chad Shetler reported the department handled the first fraud scam to involve Hendrickson. Multiple agencies are working on the case. He stated he spoke with Chevy and Ford regarding police cruisers, and he will need a letter of intent before May. Chief Shetler introduced Zachary Smith who came from Uhrichsville Police Department. He requested Mayor Benson appoint Zachary Smith to the Navarre Police Department as the sixth full-time officer. Mayor Benson made the appointment and requested Council’s consent. Mr. Kammer motioned to consent and Mr. Smith seconded. Gallion yes, Kammer yes, Cline yes, Rouse yes, Lehman yes, Smith yes. Six yes votes. Consent given. Mayor Benson administered the Oath of Office to Patrolman Zachary Smith. Lastly, Chief Shetler reported the department received a free 1988 military Humvee from the Department of Justice. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Resident Bill Miknis agreed to fill the spot of Jim Savage as Village of Navarre resident seat on the Erie Valley Fire Board, effective April 1, 2023. Mayor Benson made the appointment and requested Council’s consent. Gallion yes, Kammer yes, Cline yes, Rouse yes, Lehman yes, Smith yes. Six yes votes. Consent given. Keith Hancock from Main Street Deli questioned the building application. Mayor Benson’s response was that Navarre has turned over the business and industrial applications to Stark County. The Village will look into the possibility of Navarre handling the business portion and leaving industry with the County. FINANCE Fiscal Officer Kim Meek-Obed distributed to Council a list of the bills and claims. Ms. Meek-Obed reported she has spoken to both the County and State Auditors about the situation with the Village of Navarre and appropriations. She explained that there is much work that hinges on the financial statements of 2022, and the dire need for the reconciliation of 2022. She believes it to be in the Village’s best interest to contract with the State Auditors for reconciliation of 2022. Ms. Gallion motioned to enter in contract with the State Auditor for 2022 reconciliations up to $20,000.00 and Mr. Smith seconded. Gallion yes, Kammer yes, Cline yes, Rouse yes, Lehman yes, Smith yes. Six yes votes. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS Ordinance 2-2023, an ordinance establishing truck routes through the Village of Navarre, was given a third and final reading. Mr. Smith offered, Ms. Lehman seconded Ordinance 2-2023 be placed in final passage. Gallion yes, Kammer yes, Cline yes, Rouse yes, Lehman yes, Smith yes. Six yes votes. Ordinance 2-2023 declared duly adopted. Ordinance 3-2023, an ordinance approving the Fiscal Officer’s residence to be outside of the Village ORC 733.263(D), was given a second reading by title only. Gallion yes, Kammer yes, Cline yes, Rouse yes, Lehman yes, Smith yes. Six yes votes. The second reading was given. Resolution 2023-9, a resolution permitting payment of Village bills when or before due, was given a second reading with a discussed change. Resolution 2023-10, a resolution authoring partial payment ODSA-629 Grant Sterilite Street No. 3 Project. Ms. Lehman offered and moved to accept Resolution 2022-10. Mr. Smith seconded. Gallion yes, Kammer yes, Cline yes, Rouse yes, Lehman yes, Smith yes. Six yes votes. Resolution 2023-10 accepted. Resolution 2023-11, a resolution authoring partial payment ODOT-JCED Grant Sterilite Street No. 3 Project. Mr. Smith offered and moved to accept Resolution 2022-11. Ms. Gallion seconded. Gallion yes, Kammer yes, Cline yes, Rouse yes, Lehman yes, Smith yes. Six yes votes. Resolution 2023-11 accepted. SOLICITOR Village Solicitor Attorney Terry Seeberger expressed the importance of Resolution 2023-10 and 2023-11. MAYOR Mayor Benson stated he received a request for a donation from the Falcon Factory, which is a student-run spirit shop at Fairless. Mr. Smith motioned to donate $1000.00 to the Falcon Factory and Ms. Gallion seconded. Gallion yes, Kammer yes, Rouse yes, Lehman yes, Smith yes. Mr. Cline abstained. Five yes votes. Motion carried. Mayor Benson also received a note from Jim Stanford of the Towpath YMCA, requesting assistance from the Village for parking lot resurfacing. Ms. Gallion motioned to approve a donation of $1500.00 to the Towpath YMCA and Ms. Lehman seconded. Gallion yes, Kammer yes, Cline yes, Rouse no, Lehman yes, Smith no. Four yes votes. Motion carried. ADMINISTRATOR Village Administrator Zachary Wisselgren spoke to Council about a free service to the Village that could be used with new utility billing software. He spoke about online bill pay and the possibility of a credit card machine to be placed in the lobby at Village Hall, all of which would be free to the Village. He also requested Council’s consent for a one-time purchase for paperless web-billing and email billing at a cost of $1500.00. Mr. Smith motioned to approve the web/email billing at the cost of $1500.00 and Ms. Lehman seconded. Gallion yes, Kammer yes, Cline yes, Rouse yes, Lehman yes, Smith yes. Six yes votes. Motion carried. Lastly, Mr. Wisselgren reported the paving project on Canal Street began on Monday. MISCELLANIOUS Ms. Gallion suggested the Facebook page be updated with current ACH payment status. Mr. Cline reported Keeferview Street is in bad shape and in need of some repairs. He also advised he received a complaint from a resident at the corner of Fourth Street and Columbiana Street because a roadwork sign was placed in his yard. Mr. Wisselgren said he will speak to the Contractor about the sign. Ms. Lehman reminded Council that the next “Coffee with Council” is set for April 15, 2023 from 9am – 11am at Anderson’s. Mr. Smith requested Mayor Benson and Administrator Zachary Wisselgren attend the Council of the Whole Meeting scheduled for April 10, 2023 at 6:30pm. BILLS AND CLAIMS Mr. Smith moved to approve bills and claims in the amount of $93,044.62. Mr. Kammer seconded. Gallion yes, Kammer yes, Cline yes, Rouse yes, Lehman yes, Smith yes. Six yes votes. Bills and claims approved. Ms. Kammer moved to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Lehman seconded. Gallion yes, Kammer yes, Cline yes, Rouse yes, Smith yes. Five yes votes. Meeting adjourned. ______________________________ __________________________ Kim L. Meek-Obed, Fiscal Officer Robert L. Benson, Mayor UPCOMING EVENTS April 3…..…..…..……………..…....……………..…............Council Meeting 7:00 pm April 10 ... …..………………...…....................Council of the Whole Meeting 6:30 pm April 14 …………………………...………Coffee with Council @ Andersons 6:30 pm |
