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Session 11, June 5, 2023
Mayor Robert Benson called the 11th Regular Session of Council to order on Monday, June 5, 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 Joe Kammer, Daniel Rouse, Molly Lehman and Josh Smith. Also attending the meeting were Fiscal Officer Kim Meek-Obed, Village Solicitor Attorney Terry Seeberger, Reverend Dennis Landow and residents Chauni Skirtich, James Grey, Ron Kerby, Andrew Nicewander and Rhonda Nicewander. Mayor Benson advised that Justin Cline and Village Administrator Zachary Wisselgren were excused from the meeting.
Mr. Smith motioned to approve the minutes of the 10th Regular Session of Council held on May 15, 2023. Mr. Kammer seconded. Smith yes, Lehman yes, Rouse yes, Kammer yes. Four yes votes. Minutes approved. Mayor Benson read a resignation letter from Abby Gallion: “Mayor Bob and Council, It is with my deepest sympathy and regret that I write to inform you that I will no longer be able to uphold my current responsibilities and duties as a council member. It is my passion to help with the Village, and to move things forward, however, certain circumstances that are beyond my current control are limiting my ability to attend council and have the momentum to sustain a healthy balance. I hope that in the future I could return that I will be able to be considered a viable candidate for reconsideration. However, as I mentioned at this time, my health has other desires for me and I am unable to continue on at this time. I wish you all the best of luck, I will continue to cheer you on and support the Village of Navarre and all you do. Respectfully, Abby Gallion” Mr. Smith made a motion to accept Ms. Gallion’s resignation, Ms. Lehman seconded. Kammer yes, Lehman yes, Rouse yes, Smith yes. Four yes votes. Resignation accepted. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Resident Rhonda Nicewander made a complaint about the condition of the property at 212 Park Street in Navarre. Ms. Lehman advised she is the Property Maintenance Committee Chair Head and that she will contact Zoning Inspector Jim Neely regarding this issue. Ms. Nicewander also asked that the Village contact the railroad to have the vacant lot that runs along the railroad tracks maintained. Resident Ron Kerby requested the Police Department enforce the truck route signs that have been posted on Market Street. Mr. Smith said he will contact Chief Shetler regarding same. Resident James Grey expressed his concerns as well regarding truck-traffic in the Village. FINANCE Fiscal Officer Kim Meek-Obed reported she contacted the State Auditors’ Office today and it was reported to her that the State Auditors are just getting started on the 2022 reconciliation. She said she is still getting things entered into the new software system and she hopes to be up and running with that by July 1, 2023. Kim Meek-Obed advised Council that a typographical error was discovered and corrected in the minutes of the May 1, 2023 meeting and requested Council’s consent to approve the amended version of the minutes. Mr. Smith made the motion to approve the amended minutes and Mr. Kammer seconded. Rouse yes, Lehman yes, Kammer yes, Smith yes. Four yes votes. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS Resolution 2023-18, a resolution ratifying an action authorizing expenditure for park capital expenses, to be passed as an emergency. Mr. Smith motioned to accept Resolution 2023-18 and pass same as an emergency. Ms. Lehman seconded. Rouse yes, Kammer yes, Lehman yes, Smith yes. Four yes votes. Resolution 2023-18 accepted. Resolution 2023-19, a resolution ratifying an action authorizing the purchase of a police cruiser, to be passed as an emergency. Mr. Smith motioned to accept Resolution 2023-19 and pass same as an emergency. Mr. Kammer seconded. Smith yes, Kammer yes, Lehman yes, Rouse yes. Four yes votes. Resolution 2023-19 accepted. Resolution 2023-20, a resolution agreement with ODOT for improvements to US62 in Navarre, to be passed as an emergency. Mr. Smith motioned to accept Resolution 2023-20 and pass same as an emergency. Mr. Kammer seconded. Lehman yes, Kammer yes, Rouse yes, Smith yes. Four yes votes. Resolution 2023-20 accepted. Resolution 2023-21, a resolution agreement with County Commissioners for CDBG agreement, to be passed as an emergency. Ms. Lehman motioned to accept Resolution 2023-21 and pass same as an emergency. Mr. Smith seconded. Smith yes, Rouse yes, Lehman yes, Kammer yes. Four yes votes. Resolution 2023-21 accepted. SOLICITOR Village Solicitor Attorney Terry Seeberger apprised Council on the status of the situation with the property on Ohio Street. He advised the Ohio EPA will be reviewing the Kirby brothers plans to tie into Navarre sewer lines. If those plans are approved, Kirby brothers can tie into the sewer and at that point will have to sign the annexation agreement and Attorney Seeberger recommends we commence the annexation process. Attorney Seeberger spoke about the Waste Water Treatment Plant Design Loan which was approved over a month ago. Our Engineer is working on the design, which should be completed around the beginning of 2024. Then we will enter into a loan agreement with Ohio EPA. Lastly, Attorney Seeberger said the Ohio Department of Development has informed him they will likely amend the existing agreement to take in the new improvements that we discussed. He believes they will keep the same numbers. MAYOR Mayor Benson thanked Councilmen Justin Cline and Joe Kammer for putting together and working the Navarre Memorial Day events. Mayor Benson said he received many comments on how nice the event was. Mayor Benson suggested Council advertise for the new Council Seat that was created with the resignation of Abby Gallion. Mayor Benson commented that Ms. Lehman did a very nice job with the letter she created to send to the grant committee. ADMINISTATOR Administrator Zachary Wisselgren distributed his agenda prior to the meeting. MISCELLANEOUS Mr. Kammer received a letter from a resident regarding resurfacing on Elton. Ms. Lehman said she has received vague complaints about sidewalks in the Village. Ms. Lehman asked if there was an updated date on when Canal Street paving will be completed. Kim Meek-Obed stated it was set to be complete at the end of June. She reported the Nature Works Grant has been submitted. Lastly, Ms. Lehman said she would like to schedule the next Business and Zoning Committee Meeting. Mr. Smith advised he attended the Bethlehem Township Meeting so that he could update them on what the Streets Committee is looking at. He said we did secure on the electric aggregation and made a post advising the aggregation is with Constellation. Mr. Smith reported the locks on the restrooms at the park were broken. Mr. Smith made a motion to reschedule the regular Council Meetings in July to the second and fourth Monday of the month rather than first and third. Ms. Lehman seconded. Kammer yes, Rouse yes, Lehman yes, Smith yes. Motion carried. Council Meetings in July will be held on July 10th and July 24th. BILLS AND CLAIMS Ms. Lehman moved to approve bills and claims in the amount of $288,682.63. Mr. Kammer seconded. Smith yes, Rouse yes, Lehman yes, Kammer yes. Four yes votes. Motion carried. Mr. Smith moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Kammer seconded. Smith yes, Kammer yes, Lehman yes, Rouse yes. Four yes votes. Meeting adjourned at 8:14 pm. ______________________________ __________________________ Kim L. Meek-Obed, Fiscal Officer Robert L. Benson, Mayor UPCOMING EVENTS June 19……………..………..…......………………..............Council Meeting 7:00 pm |
