June 24, 2010
VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD JUNE 24, 2010
Mayor Jacqueline Bird called the meeting to order at 6:00P.M. and asked everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Answering roll call was John Starcher, Mary Glovinsky, and Vickie Kozak. Angie Kukay was excused. John McDonald was unexcused.
Also present were Zoning Inspector, Bob Hruska, Fire Chief Doug Waugh, and Tim Almendinger.
LEGISLATION
RESOLUTION 4, 2010—A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE OTTAWA-SANDUSKY-SENECA JOINT SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT. 2nd Reading
No further action taken. 3rd Reading at July 8th meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
A. T-Mobile update. John Starcher was contacted by T-Mobile. They want to
renegotiate our contract, which would increase our current agreement by 10%. They
proposed 3 options. After discussion, council agreed to keep our current agreement
because we just renewed and are now guaranteed 5 years.
B. Open Council Seat. The advertisement placed in the paper stated that a reply was to
be received by June 18th. John Starcher received a letter from Dean Dorko asking
to be considered for the position.
Motion to accept Dean Dorko for open council seat by Vickie Kozak and seconded
by John Starcher.
Mayor Bird will check with our solicitor and make contact with Mr. Dorko. The
swearing in will be at the July 8th meeting.
C. Chief Fultz contacted Mayor Bird concerning a directive for inspecting golf carts
issued by Sheriff Bratton. It states that golf carts are limited to “vacation and resort
communities” and Chief Fultz is not supportive of golf carts. Solicitor Jim Barney is
looking into an ordinance to protect us from further golf cart questions.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
SOLICITOR
No report.
UTILITIES/FERRIES/WATERFRONT
John Starcher attended the Danbury Waste Water Advisory Board. They are attempting to track down locations where inflow and infiltration are occurring. Several locations have been identified and owners of property with inflow or infiltration problems will be contacted and told to make repairs.
John Starcher stated that the Village is eligible for up to $2,500/year reimbursement for leaf collection and recycling from the Solid Waste Joint Management program. The Village gets reimbursed for bags and labor at $10.00/hour and will receive a check for $1,459.00. The Village has $1,041.00 remaining and has until June 30th of this year to spend on items such as recycled benches, tables, picnic tables, or cribbing for the Fire Department. Fire Chief Waugh will look into the purchase of cribbing.
FINANCE AND RECORDS
Mary Glovinsky followed up on a question about a policy for drug and alcohol testing after an injury. She reported that she could not find a policy in the employee handbook. Mayor Bird will get a copy of the policy used by the State.
BEAUTIFICATION/PARKS/CEMETERY
Vickie Kozak reported that the community painter was slow but the paint looks good from a distance. There are some spots to touch up.
A tree in Junior Fontana’s yard needs to be trimmed. John will get a professional to look at the tree to assess what needs to be done.
ANNEXATION/SUB-DEV/PLANNING COMMISSION
No report.
STREETS/SIDEWALK/SEWER
No report.
SAFETY/INSURANCE
No report.
Fiscal Officer
No report.
Police Department
No report.
Fire Department
No report.
Street commissioner
No report
Zoning Inspector
There is grant money available nationwide for bike paths. Certain qualifications must be fulfilled in order to get the money. Alexander Pike may qualify as a “connector road”. Bob Hruska will follow up on this and keep council updated.
Board of Public Affairs
No report.
Motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss imminent litigation was made by Vickie Kozak and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Verbal vote with all voting aye. Motion passed. Regular session ended and executive session began at 7:10 PM.
Motion to return to regular session was made by John Starcher and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Verbal vote with all voting aye. Motion passed. Executive session ended and regular session resumed at 8:27PM.
Motion to adjourn was made by John Starcher and seconded by Vickie Kozak. Verbal vote with all voting aye. Meeting adjourned at 8:27 PM.
APPROVED:
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Jacqueline A. Bird, Mayor
Attest:
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Councilwoman Mary Glovinsky
for Kimberly A. Watts, Fiscal Officer
June 10, 2010
VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD JUNE 10, 2010
Mayor Jacqueline Bird called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. and asked everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Answering roll call was John Starcher, John McDonald, Vickie Kozak, and Angie Kukay. Mary Glovinsky was excused.
Also present was Solicitor Jim Barney, Fiscal Officer Kim Watts, and Zoning Inspector Bob Hruska. Guests: None.
LEGISLATION
President Pro Tem John Starcher read the legislation by title only.
ORDINANCE 6, 2010 – AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE PLAN OF OPERATION AND GOVERNANCE FOR THE ELECTRICITY AGGREGATION PROGRAM FOR THE VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD WITH FIRST ENERGY SOLUTIONS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion to waive three reading on three separate occasions made by John Starcher and seconded by Vickie Kozak. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion passed
Motion to retain the emergency clause made by Vickie Kozak and seconded by John McDonald. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion passed.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 6, 2010 made by Angie Kukay and seconded by John Starcher. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion passed. Ordinance 6, 2010 is hereby adopted.
RESOLUTION 4, 2010 – A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE OTTAWA-SANDUSKY-SENECA JOINT SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT. This is the first reading. The second reading will take place on June 24, 20120. No action taken.
RESOLUTION 5, 2010 – A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZIING THE MAYOR TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OHIO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND/OR LOCAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM(S) AND EXECUTE CONTRACTS AS REQUIRED AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion to waive three reading on three separate occasions made by John Starcher and seconded by Vickie Kozak. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion passed
Motion to retain the emergency clause made by John McDonald and seconded by Angie Kukay. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion passed.
Motion to adopt Resolution 5, 2010 made by John Starcher and seconded by John McDonald. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion passed. Resolution 5, 2010 is hereby adopted.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Kim Watts and John Starcher explained the new Drug Free safety Program and how it differs from our current participation. Angie Kukay to investigate our policy regarding post accident and injury testing along with reasonable suspicion in the employee handbook and the new fire department policy.
B. John Starcher has been in contact with Amy Heflinger regarding progress on the transfer of the website from Janelle Davenport. He will clarify the procedure for updating minutes.
Motion to authorize Mayor Bird to sign a contract for services with Amy Heflinger of AHA Creative for annual hosting fees and domain name renewal made by John Starcher and seconded by Angie Kukay. All voted yes. Motion passed.
C. Vickie Kozak reported that we were officially awarded the grant to test for potential hazards on the Gresh property. Action on the Wohlers property request is currently on hold.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Mayor Bird distributed change of committee assignments. Vickie Kozak will replace former Councilman Chris Skinner on the Planning Commission. John McDonald will replace Vickie Kozak as Chairman of Parks and the Streets Committee will have an open seat until further notice. Thanks to all for your cooperation.
B. John Starcher led the discussion of Memorial Day Parade protocol and guidelines. All agreed that sirens should not be used and that candy should not be thrown during this parade as it is more of a solemn ceremony to honor veterans. Appropriate dress is suggested for each organization. And all participants who are able should remain standing for the service at the memorial. Mayor Bird will ask Chief Fultz to distribute these guidelines next time we host the parade.
C. State representative Dennis Murray will be holding another Town Hall Meeting on Monday, June 28, 2010 at 6:00p.m. at the Marblehead Lighthouse. In the event of inclement weather it will be moved to the Marblehead Fire Station.
D. All village administration received invitations to the Third Annual Ohio Sea Grant Lake Erie Day on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at the OSU Stone Laboratory on Gibraltar Island at Put-in-Bay. Please RSVP by email as soon as possible if you plan to attend.
E. The bill that contained a provision to lower the speed limits in the Village passed the Ohio Senate but did not pass in the House. Council wanted citizens to know that just because they voted to accept the ODOT recommended limits does not mean that they agreed. Not accepting the statutory limits would incur liability for both the maintenance of Ohio SR163 and the legality of speed citations.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Solicitor
Will be out of state from July 3 through July 8, 2010. Rich Gillum and John Kocher will cover for anything we might need.
UTILITIES/FERRIES/WATERFRONT
Nothing to report.
ANNEXATION/SUB-DEV/PLANNING COMMISSION
No report.
STREETS/SIDEWALKS/SEWER
Nothing to report. John McDonald will be having surgery on Monday morning.
FINANCE & RECORDS
Nothing to report.
BEAUTIFICATION /PARKS/CEMETERY
James Park restroom doors open easily now. Painting still in progress. Community member has 60 hours left of service.
SAFETY/INSURANCE
Nothing to report.
Fiscal Officer
Will be out of town for the next meeting. Angie Kukay will also be excused from that meeting. Will ask Mary Glovinsky to take minutes.
Police Department
No report.
Fire Department
No report.
Street Commissioner
No report.
Zoning Inspector
Nothing to report.
Board of Public Affairs
No report.
Bills were reviewed and financial reports for the month of May were distributed by the Fiscal Officer prior to the meeting.
Motion to pay the monthly bills in the amount of $42,972.58 including payroll made by Vicki Kozak and seconded by Angie Kukay. Roll call vote. John Starcher abstained. All voted yes. Motion passed.
Motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss employee compensation and purchase of property made by John Starcher and seconded by Angie Kukay. Verbal vote with all voting aye. Motion passed. Regular session ended and executive session began at 6:57 p.m.
Motion to return to regular session made by Angie Kukay and seconded by Vickie Kozak. Verbal vote with all voting aye. Motion passed. Executive session ended and regular session resumed at 7:56 p.m.
Motion to adjourn made by John Starcher and seconded by Angie Kukay. Verbal vote with all voting aye. Meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Jacqueline A. Bird, Mayor
Attest:
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Kimberly A. Watts, Fiscal Officer