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Session 14, July 24, 2023
Mayor Robert Benson called the 14th Regular Session of Council to order on Monday, July 24, 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 Carla Carl, Joe Kammer, Justin Cline, Daniel Rouse and Josh Smith. Molly Lehman was absent. Also attending the meeting were Fiscal Officer Kim Meek-Obed, Village Solicitor Attorney Terry Seeberger, Village Administrator Zachary Wisselgren, Reverend Dennis Landow, Nate Blackwood and residents Scott Kirby, Andrew Nicewander and Rhonda Nicewander.
Mr. Smith motioned to approve the minutes as corrected of the 13th Regular Session of Council held on July 10, 2023. Mr. Kammer seconded. Smith yes, Justin yes, Rouse yes, Carl yes, Kammer yes. Five yes votes. Minutes approved. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Minister Dennis Landow asked for votes for the Navarre-Bethlehem Historical Society to win the $10,000.00 endowment grant. Nate Blackwood spoke of the plans for the flea market that he and his wife Merideth recently purchased. He gave some history on the building and advised they hope to have occupancy by October or November. Mr. Smith questioned if permits were being obtained with Stark County and Mr. Blackwood confirmed they were. Mr. Smith mentioned the Village is moving forward with the Kirby Brothers annexation. FINANCE Fiscal Officer Kim Meek-Obed reported the State Auditors are through the November reconciliation of 2022 and have started on December of 2022. She reported she has all of 2023 input into the new system and all of 2023 has been reconciled. She also said she has started printing vendor checks with the new system. ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS Resolution 2023-24, a resolution declaring 212 Park Street NW as a public nuisance, regulation chapter 153. Attorney Terry Seeberger spoke on this. Mr. Smith motioned to accept Resolution 2023-24 and Ms. Carl seconded. Kammer yes, Cline yes, Carl yes, smith yes, Rouse yes. Five yes votes. Motion carried. Mr. Smith motioned to waive three separate readings of Resolution 2023-24 and pass same as an emergency. Mr. Kammer seconded. Carl yes, Cline yes, Kammer yes, Smith yes, Rouse yes. Five yes votes. Resolution 2023-24 accepted. Ordinance 9-2023, an ordinance authorizing a purchase offer of property 235 Canal Street East was given a second reading by title only. Mr. Wisselgren mentioned that he was informed there is already an offer on the property. He also said he learned it would cost between $15,000.00 and $25,000.00 to have the property torn down. Ordinance 10-2023, an ordinance stating services will be provided to Blough Avenue Annexation, to be passed as an emergency. Mr. Smith motioned to approve Ordinance 10-2023 and Mr. Cline seconded. Rouse yes, Carl yes, Kammer yes, Smith yes, Cline yes. Five yes votes. Ordinance 10-2023 accepted. Mr. Smith motioned to waive three separate readings of Ordinance 10-2023 and pass same as emergency. Mr. Kammer seconded. Cline yes, Smith yes, Kammer yes, Carl yes, Rouse yes. Five yes votes. Ordinance 10-2023 duly adopted. Ordinance 11-2023, an ordinance stating services will be provided to the Hudson Drive Annexation territory. The first reading was given. Ordinance 12-2023, an ordinance enacting Regulation 90.28 regulating cats and other domestic animals at large. The first reading was given. MAYOR Mayor Benson requested Council’s consent to approve the Legal Services Agreement of Attorney Terry Seeberger as Village Solicitor from 8/19/23 – 8/18/23. Mr. Smith motioned to approve the contract and Ms. Carl seconded. Rouse yes, Kammer yes, Cline yes, Carl yes, Smith yes. Five yes votes. Motion carried. ADMINISTATOR Administrator Zachary Wisselgren reported there will be street sweeping in the Village on Wednesday and mosquito spraying Thursday evening. He advised the credit/debit card machine is working out well for the Village and residents. Mr. Wisselgren advised he just obtained permission this evening to be able to go on the Park Street property and clean up the ditch which should help the drainage problem on Park Street. Mr. Wisselgren said Don Dummermuth brought up drawings for the sewer plant upgrades. Also, Mr. Wisselgren said he has been in contact with Pam Ewing of RCAP who offered to help the Village with the loan process for the sewer plant. Mr. Wisselgren questioned Council regarding speed signs and if this is something Council wants to replace. Lastly, Mr. Wisselgren gave an update on the paving project. MISCELLANEOUS Ms. Carl asked if the Village has an evacuation plan in the event of a train accident. Mr. Wisselgren stated the Fire Chief is the Incident Commander. Mr. Kammer made everyone aware that Merideth and Nate Blackwood wrote up a proposal for their Farmer’s Market. Mr. Rouse asked what the budget is for the bench the Village will be purchasing in memory of Anne Johnson. Mr. Rouse motioned to approve the purchase of bench in memory of Anne Johnson and Mr. Smith seconded. Cline yes, Carl yes, Rouse yes, Smith yes, Kammer yes. Motion approved. Mr. Smith mentioned the Property Maintenance and Street Committee met today at 5:30. Mr. Smith made a motion to have Mr. Wisselgren move forward with bids for the 2024 street repairs. Mr. Kammer seconded. Cline yes, Rouse yes, Smith yes, Kammer yes, Carl yes. Five yes votes. Motion Carried. Mr. Smith motioned to have Attorney Terry Seeberger prepare a resolution approving the Village Administrator to be in talks for engineering analysis and review of milling, filling and curbs and gutters on Keeferview Street. Mr. Cline seconded. Kammer yes, Carl yes, Rouse yes, Cline yes, Smith yes. Five yes votes. Motion carried. Mr. Smith motioned to approve Mr. Wisselgren to engage an engineering firm to look at design and development of extending sidewalks on Market Street. Mr. Rouse seconded. Carl yes, Kammer yes, Cline yes, Rouse yes, Smith yes. Five yes votes. Motion carried. Mr. Smith said he confirmed with the Stark County Auditors that there is a small section west of the bridge on Wooster Street that the Village is responsible to maintain. BILLS AND CLAIMS Mr. Kammer moved to approve bills and claims in the amount of $142,276.65. Ms. Carl seconded. Carl yes, Kammer yes, Smith yes, Rouse yes, Cline yes. Five yes votes. Motion carried. Mr. Rouse moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Smith seconded. Rouse yes, Smith yes, Carl yes, Kammer yes, Cline yes. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm. ______________________________ __________________________ Kim L. Meek-Obed, Fiscal Officer Robert L. Benson, Mayor UPCOMING EVENTS August 7..…………..………..…......………………...........Safety Committee Meeting 6:00 pm August 7.…………..………..…......………………............................Council Meeting 7:00 pm |
