April 10, 2008
VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD April 10, 2008
Mayor Jacqueline Bird called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. and asked everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Answering roll call was John Starcher, John McDonald, Mary Glovinsky, Reba Bishoff and Angie Kukay. Danis Putzbach was excused.
Also present was Village Solicitor Jim Barney, Fiscal Officer Kim Watts, Street Commissioner Bryan Lucas, Police Chief Greg Fultz and Zoning Inspector Bob Hruska.
Visitors: John Below, Sasha Vakhramov and Kristina Horn PORT CLINTON NEWS HERALD.
Minutes of the March 13, 2008 Regular Council Meeting were approved as written.
Minutes of the March 20 2008 Work Session were approved as written.
LEGISLATION
ORDINANCE 8, 2008 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REPLACING §91.06(C) OF
THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD
Motion to waive three readings on three separate occasions made by John Starcher and seconded by Angie Kukay. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 8, 2008 made by Angie Kukay and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Ordinance 8, 2008 is hereby adopted.
ORDINANCES 9, 2008 – AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING FUNDS IN THE VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion to waive three readings on three separate occasions made by John Starcher and seconded by Reba Bishoff. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to retain the emergency clause made by John Starcher and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 9 2008 made by John Starcher and seconded by John McDonald. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Ordinance 9, 2008 is hereby adopted.
Mayor Bird read a letter dated April 1, 2008 from Jason Year of the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT).
RESOLUTION 5, 2008 – A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN SECTIONS OF STATE ROUTE 163 IN THE VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Motion to waive three readings on three separate occasions made by Reba Bishoff and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to retain the emergency clause made by Reba Bishoff and seconded by John Starcher. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt Resolution 5, 2008 made by John Starcher and seconded by Angie Kukay. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Resolution 5, 2008 is hereby adopted.
Jim Barney will send the resolution to ODOT tomorrow and call Mastermind about required modifications to the traffic study.
RESOLUTION 6, 2008 – A RESOLUTION DECLARING IT NECESSARY TO LEVY A TAX IN EXCESS OF THE TEN MIL LIMITATION AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Motion to waive three readings on three separate occasions made by John Starcher and seconded by John McDonald. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to retain the emergency clause made by Angie Kukay and seconded by John McDonald. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt Resolution 6, 2008 made by Mary Glovinsky and seconded by Angie Kukay. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Resolution 6, 2008 is hereby adopted.
Motion to amend Resolution 7, 2008 to include and emergency clause made by John Starcher and seconded by Angie Kukay. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion passed.
RESOLUTION 7, 2008 – A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE AMOUNTS AND RATES AS DETERMINED BY THE BUDGET COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY TAX LEVIES AND CERTIFYING THEM TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Motion to waive three readings on three separate occasions made by John Starcher and seconded by Angie Kukay. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to retain the emergency clause made by John Starcher and seconded by John McDonald. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt Resolution 7, 2008 made by Angie Kukay and seconded by John McDonald. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Resolution 7, 2008 is hereby adopted.
OLD BUSINESS
Seasonal Recreational Park Director position is filled and individual will start soon per Bryan Lucas.
A revised estimate of $1,700-$2,000 was received by Jim Barney from Ruth Fazio of American Legal Publishing for update of the Village Code of Ordinances. The amount of legislation passed by the state and the village will determine the exact dollar amount each year, with a $2,500 cap going forward, barring anything unusual.
Motion to authorize Jim Barney to proceed with the agreement proposed by Ruth Fazio of American Legal Publishing to produce the Village Code of Ordinances Supplement for 2008 made by John Starcher and seconded by Angie Kukay. Roll call cote. All in favor. Motion carried.
James Park Clean Up will be Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 9:00 am, weather permitting. Participants should bring gloves and rakes to assist. Peninsula Baseball for Youth and the Girl Scouts will be contacted by Bryan Lucas. Kim Watts to contact Peninsula News. Kristina Horn will report to the News Herald.
NEW BUSINESS
Council authorized Chief Fultz to advertise for a Seasonal Part Time Police Officer. Position will be reviewed after October 31, 2008 to determine the viability of a permanent part time position.
John Starcher and Bob Hruska along with Brook Brown of Bay Point and Coast Guard representative meet with Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) in regard to the request for the village to set buoys on the sand bar at Bay Point. John Starcher was not in favor of the village taking on this responsibility because of the potential liability involved. ODNR has done this in the past and will continue to perform the task until 2010.
Bay Point Performance Agreement will be presented to Council on Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 6:00 pm. Work Session will follow this meeting. Bay Point is planning to present for final plat approval at the May 7, 2008 Planning Commission meeting per Bob Hruska.
Village of Marblehead will host the Memorial Day services on Monday, May 26, 2008. Chief Fultz is coordinating the event.
Mayor Bird read a letter addressed to the Marblehead Main Street Merchants from James C. Redinger in regard to the vacant lot at 121 Main Street, owned by Mr. Redinger. The Mayor was contacted by Emilia Wise regarding the situation. Mayor Bird told Ms. Wise that public parking was available near the Orthodox Church and on the west side of the conveyor belt.
Council agreed that the merchants need to deal directly with Mr. Redinger in this matter. Although the village could enter into a lease agreement on behalf of the merchants, in order to carry the lot on the village insurance, the lease amount and any additional cost for liability insurance would need to be paid to the village upfront by the merchants.
Mr. Redinger has requested the merchants make financial arrangements if they intend to utilize the property for parking. Ms. Wise told the Mayor that the suggested price for leasing the property was $3,000 per year along with liability insurance. If the merchants chose not to enter into an agreement, Mr. Redinger will take steps to deny parking.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Solicitor
Nothing additional.
UTILITIES/FERRIES/WATERFRONT
John Starcher recognized guests Sasha Vakhramov, foreign exchange student at Danbury High School and John Below, host family. Mr. Vakhramov is a 16-year old student from Russia sponsored by the Future Leaders Exchange Program. Mayor Bird and Council welcomed and thanked him for attending.
ANNEXATION/SUB-DEV/PLANNING COMMISSION
No report.
STREETS/SIDEWALKS/SEWER
No report.
FINANCE & RECORDS
Nothing to report.
BEAUTIFICATION /PARKS/CEMETERY
Janelle Davenport of Savnet will secure www.marblehead.gov for our website. Ms. Davenport will be back in Ohio soon and will be working with Reba Bishoff to update the website. Some changes have been received. Anything additional should be copied and pasted into an e-mail and sent to bish1@cros.net
Daisy Day is on track for Saturday, May 10, 2008. New this year: Car Show coordinated by John McDonald and the Knights of Columbus will be selling perch sandwiches at the festival. Chief Fultz suggested Life Flight as a possible guest. All information and forms or on the website at www.lakesidedaisy.com
SAFETY/INSURANCE
Monthly Education Meetings and In Service Trainings were held:
Police – Supervisors Role in High Speed Pursuits
Water – Personal Protective Equipment
Streets – Handling & Storing Flammable & Combustible Materials
Fire – Initial Scene Set Up, Large Area Search & Rescue, Gas Detection
Angie Kukay has collected over 175 cell phones for the Cell Phones for soldiers Drive. Collection will continue until the end of July. Police from the Ohio Veterans Home will package the phones for shipping. AT&T will turn old cell phones into calling cards for active duty troops.
Fiscal Officer
Audit of 2006-2007 FY field work should be completed by end of next week. Exit conference will be scheduled for May. Best Practices Newsletter distributed to Mayor and Council to assist with refining the policies related to travel reimbursement, credit card and cell phone usage.
Police Department
Good turnout for the Easter Egg Hunt even though it was cold and muddy.
On behalf of the Police Association, Chief Fultz thanked Council, staff and everyone who assisted with ticket sales and support of the event. A good profit was made and an enjoyable time was had.
Fire Department
No report.
Street Commissioner
Nothing to report.
Zoning Inspector
Nothing to report.
Board of Public Affairs
No report.
Visitor Comments
Nothing additional.
Bills were reviewed and financial statements for the month of March distributed to Council by the Fiscal Officer prior to the meeting. Motion to approve payment of the April Monthly Bill Statement including payroll made by Mary Glovinsky and seconded by Angie Kukay. Roll call vote with all voting yes. John Starcher abstained. Motion carried.
Motion to adjourn made by Angie Kukay and seconded by Reba Bishoff. Verbal vote with all voting aye. Meeting adjourned at 7:15 pm.
APPROVED:
_________________________________
Jacqueline A. Bird, Mayor
Attest:
____________________________________
Kimberly A. Watts, Fiscal Officer
March 13, 2008
VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD March 13, 2008
Mayor Jacqueline Bird called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and asked everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Answering roll call was John Starcher, Danis Putzbach, John McDonald, Mary Glovinsky, Reba Bishoff and Angie Kukay.
Also present was Village Solicitor Jim Barney, Fiscal Officer Kim Watts, Street Commissioner Bryan Lucas, Police Chief Greg Fultz, Fire Chief Doug Waugh and Zoning Inspector Bob Hruska.
Visitors: None
Minutes of the February 14, 2008 Regular Council Meeting were approved as written.
Minutes of the February 28, 2008 Special Meeting were approved as written.
Minutes of the February 28, 2008 Work Session were approved as written.
LEGISLATION
ORDINANCE 1, 2008 – AN ORDINANCE WITHHOLDING CONSENT FOR THE REMISSION OF TAXES, PENALTIES, AND INTEREST ON AN APPLICATION FOR REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FILED UNDER SECTION 3 OF SUB. H.B. NO. 362 OF THE 125TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY. Third reading.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 1, 2008 made by John Starcher and seconded by Danis Putzbach. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Ordinance 1, 2008 is hereby adopted.
ORDINANCES 7, 2008 – AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF A 1991 FORD HORTON AMBULANCE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion to waive three readings on three separate occasions made by John Starcher and seconded by John McDonald. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to retain the emergency clause made by Angie Kukay and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 7, 2008 made by John McDonald and seconded by Danis Putzbach. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Ordinance 7, 2008 is hereby adopted.
OLD BUSINESS
James Park Clean Up has been cancelled due to weather. Will look at rescheduling sometime in April. Village Easter Egg Hunt will take place as planned on Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 1:00 PM in James Park.
John McDonald made contact with Janelle Davenport of Savnet about updating the website. Reba Bishoff has agreed to be the village webmaster and work with Janelle to complete the necessary changes and updates to the site.
Jim Barney should have update on Traffic Study for April meeting. He will also review the sidewalk ordinance as to the enforcement of snow removal.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Bird issued a proclamation declaring April as Fair Housing Month marking the 40th Anniversary of the passage of the federal Fair Housing Act guaranteeing the right of equal housing opportunities through the Civil Rights Act of 1968.
Estimate for American Legal Code of Ordinance Supplement was $2,100.00 higher than expected. Jim Barney will get clarification of costs from Ruth Fazio before the April meeting.
Council agreed to establish a Special Meeting to review the Bay Point Performance Agreement. The March Work Session will be changed to Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 6:00 PM due to availability of Council members. Therefore, the Special Meeting will take place on Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 5:45 PM, prior to the Work Session and the regularly scheduled Work Session on March 27, 2008 has been cancelled.
Ottawa County Riverview Healthcare Campus is holding a Legislative Breakfast on Friday, May 16, 2009 at 9:00 AM. Anyone able to attend should RSVP to the receptionist at Riverview.
John McDonald will represent the Village of Marblehead at the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Nathan Hartman on Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 2:00 PM at the Danbury Senior Center.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Solicitor
An Independent Medical Exam was ordered for an outstanding Workers’ Compensation claim.
Jim Barney to represent Village in the hearing.
UTILITIES/FERRIES/WATERFRONT
John Starcher thanked Department Heads for a great job during the recent snow storm and asked that they pass along the appreciation to all staff.
ANNEXATION/SUB-DEV/PLANNING COMMISSION
Danis Putzbach reported that the census work is chugging along. Bob Hruska is assisting.
STREETS/SIDEWALKS/SEWER
Bay Point has requested update to website. The link to their site is incorrect.
FINANCE & RECORDS
Nothing to report.
BEAUTIFICATION /PARKS/CEMETERY
Bob Hruska has researched the availability of domain names. Reba Bishoff will send information around for input and will contact Janelle Davenport at Savnet.
SAFETY/INSURANCE
Monthly Education Meetings and In Service Trainings were held:
Police – Terror & Terrorists
Water – ABC’s of Safety
Streets – Slips, Trips & Falls
Fire – SCBA and Entanglement presented by Tim Almendinger
Fiscal Officer
Audit of 2006-2007 FY started on Tuesday. Auditors will meet with Mayor Bird, President Pro-Tem John Starcher and Fiscal Officer Kim Watts.
Police Department
Eggs are stuffed for the Easter Egg Hunt on March 22, 2008. Ticket sales for the Reverse Raffle have been good.
Fire Department
Association considering another fundraiser and a permanent fire pit.
Street Commissioner
Nothing to report.
Zoning Inspector
Census work has started. Could unlock the disc they sent but couldn’t read it.
Board of Public Affairs
No report.
Visitor Comments
None.
Bills were reviewed and financial statements for the month of February distributed to Council by the Fiscal Officer prior to the meeting. Motion to approve payment of the March Monthly Bill Statement including payroll made by Danis Putzbach and seconded by John McDonald. Roll call vote with all voting yes. John Starcher abstained. Motion carried.
Motion to adjourn made by Angie Kukay and seconded by Reba Bishoff. Verbal vote with all voting aye. Meeting adjourned at 6:45 pm.
APPROVED:
_________________________________
Jacqueline A. Bird, Mayor
Attest:
____________________________________
Kimberly A. Watts, Fiscal Officer
February 14, 2008
VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD February 14, 2008
Mayor Jacqueline Bird called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and asked everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Answering roll call was Angie Kukay, Reba Bishoff, Mary Glovinksy, John McDonald, Danis Putzbach and John Starcher.
Also present was Village Solicitor Jim Barney, Fiscal Officer Kim Watts, Street Commissioner Bryan Lucas, Police Chief Greg Fultz, Zoning Inspector Bob Hruska and BPA President Robert Boytim. Visitors: None.
Rules of Council were presented by Mayor Bird at the January meeting for review.
Motion to accept and adopt Rules of Council as submitted by Mayor Bird made by John Starcher and seconded by Angie Kukay. Angie Kukay, Reba Bishoff, Mary Glovinksy, John McDonald, Danis Putzbach and John Starcher all voted yes. Motion carried. Rules of Council for 2008 are hereby in place.
Minutes of the January 10, 2008 Regular Council Meeting were approved as written.
Minutes of the January 24, 2008 Work Session were approved as written.
LEGISLATION
ORDINANCE 1, 2008 – AN ORDINANCE WITHHOLDING CONSENT FOR THE REMISSION OF TAXES, PENALTIES, AND INTEREST ON AN APPLICATION FOR REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FILED UNDER SECTION 3 OF SUB. H.B. NO. 362 OF THE 125TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Second reading. No Action.
ORDINANCE 4, 2008 – AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A PUBLIC RECORDS POLICY FOR THE VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD, OHIO AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion to waive three readings on three separate occasions made by Danis Putzbach and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to retain the emergency clause made by John Starcher and seconded by John McDonald. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 4, 2008 made by Angie Kukay and seconded by John McDonald. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Ordinance 4, 2008 is hereby adopted.
ORDINANCE 5, 2008 – AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE REIMBURSEMENT RATE FOR MILEAGE INCURRED ON VILLAGE BUSINESS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Motion to waive three readings on three separate occasions made by John Starcher and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to retain the emergency clause made by Danis Putzbach and seconded by John McDonald. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 5, 2008 made by John Starcher and seconded by Danis Putzbach. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Ordinance 5, 2008 is hereby adopted.
RESOLUTION 3, 2008 – A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TO PARTICPATE IN THE STATE OF OHIO COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion to waive three readings on three separate occasions made by John Starcher and seconded by Angie Kukay. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to retain the emergency clause made by Mary Glovinksy and seconded by John Starcher. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt Resolution 3, 2008 made by Danis Putzbach and seconded by Angie Kukay. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Resolution 3, 2008 is hereby adopted.
RESOLUTION 4, 2008 – A RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION FOR PLACEMENT OF FOOTPRINT HEADWALLS FOR BAY POINT RESORTS, INC. AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion to waive three readings on three separate occasions made by John Starcher and seconded by John McDonald. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to retain the emergency clause made by John Starcher and seconded by Danis Putzbach. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt Resolution 4, 2008 made by Mary Glovinsky and seconded by Angie Kukay. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Resolution 4, 2008 is hereby adopted.
OLD BUSINESS
Position description for Recreational Park Director has been revised and will be advertised in the Peninsula News on 2/15/08 and 2/22/08, with application due by 2/29/08.
NEW BUSINESS
Agreement between the Village of Marblehead and Bay Point to demolish and dispose of Manufactured (Mobile Homes) is up for renewal. Motion to allow Mayor Bird to sign agreement authorizing Bay Point to dispose of manufactured (mobile Homes) made by Johns Starcher and seconded by Angie Kukay. Verbal vote. All voted aye. Motion carried. Mayor Bird will proceed.
John Starcher will be attending a luncheon meeting in Fremont
Special Meeting for Bay Point Performance Agreement and Annual Appropriations Ordinance will be held at 5:45 pm on Thursday, February 28, 2008 before the Work Session.
Mayor Bird was notified by Danbury Township Trustees of the Annual fire Department Meeting at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 before their Regular Meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Solicitor
Traffic Study
Meisler, Fultz, Bratten, OH SH Patrol letters of support to exploit potential hazards especially in the summer.
UTILITIES/FERRIES/WATERFRONT
John Starcher attended health insurance luncheon meeting in Fremont held by Herbrook Adler Company, an Ohio group consortium formed 20 years ago, originally for casualty and liability insurance. Membership is all small entities. Every county in Ohio is represented. It is in our best interest to pursue a consortium for medical insurance. The insurance company is Medical Mutual. The consortium is a not for profit governed by a volunteer board of directors made up of its members. Therefore, the overhead is very low. Rate increases are spread over the entire group. Every employee would need to fill out a questionnaire. Can complete this online. Would also get a quote for casualty and liability insurance. John Starcher will work with Angie Kukay to complete this.
Ohio Municipal League is holding seminar for newly elected officials next month. John Starcher previously attended. This is a good seminar and attendance is highly encouraged.
ANNEXATION/SUB-DEV/PLANNING COMMISSION
Nothing to report.
STREETS/SIDEWALKS/SEWER
Nothing to report.
FINANCE & RECORDS
Nothing to report.
BEAUTIFICATION /PARKS/CEMETERY
Good news today. Marblehead Bank Board of Trustees voted to donate proceeds from the Daisy Day 5K run to the James Park Restroom Project per race coordinator Patty Pepa. Daisy Day is Saturday, May 10, 2008. Committee met last week. Met with Marblehead Bank President Dave King, he encouraged attendance of a Walking Group, who had inquired about Daisy Day.
SAFETY/INSURANCE
Notification from the Ohio Bureau of workers’ Compensation that we will be receiving an 88% discount on our premium.
Monthly Education Meetings and In Service Trainings were held:
Fire – Safe Operations and New Training Requirements
Police – Coastal Safety and Hand Protection
Streets – Hand Safety
Water – Guard your Vision
Chili Cook Off this Saturday at 11:30 am at Coast Guard – Open to public. Angie Kukay is a judge. Diantha Kaufman is Coast Guard contact for community involvement. Reba Bishoff wants to see if they would like to participate in Daisy Day.
Cell Phone for Soldiers is an AT&T sponsored event in conjunction with Ohio Veterans Home. Collection box in front of Police Station. They turn old cell phones into calling cards for soldiers.
Fiscal Officer
State Auditors should be here within two weeks. Auditor of State Training Conference is the last week of March in Columbus.
Police Department
Sgt. Josh Young to participate in Coast Guard Chili Cook Off as a judge. Police Association Reverse Raffle scheduled for March 29, 2008. Looking at possible scholarships from profits. James Park Clean Up scheduled for March 15, 2008 and the Easter Egg Hunt is March 22, 2008.
Fire Department
No Report.
Street Commissioner
Annual Supervisor Training for Drug-Free Workplace is March 5, 2008 at Terra Community College. Cost for training is $20 as compared to $60 through Firelands Corporate Health. Council agrees supervisors should sign up for the Ottawa County Safety Council training offered at Terra Safety Day.
We may have received our last load of salt for the year. The post in Sandusky is out. As of now Street Department is only salting intersections. The Village used 50 tons more than last year at this point. Danbury Township is 200 tons ahead of last year.
Zoning Inspector
Nothing to report.
Board of Public Affairs
What is mileage rate? Federal Register – $00.485 this year.
BPA didn’t get Issue 2 grant but Issue 1 funds for small governments to help with expansion of plant looks good.
Questions about cell tower revenue. Would need to see what the differences in cost are. John Starcher said he would be amenable to considering paying the difference in cost when work on the water tower costs more because of the cell tower.
Visitor Comments
None.
Bills were reviewed and financial statements for January were distributed to Council by the Fiscal Officer prior to the meeting. Motion to approve payment of the February Monthly Bill Statement including payroll made by Mary Glovinsky and seconded by Angie Kukay. Roll call vote with all voting yes. Motion carried. John Starcher abstained.
Need someone to sell Daisy Day tickets at Willy’s Chili Cook Off this weekend. Could work with Police Department.
Motion to adjourn made by Angie Kukay and seconded by Reba Bishoff. Verbal vote with all voting aye. Meeting adjourned at 6:52 pm.
APPROVED:
_________________________________
Jacqueline A. Bird, Mayor
Attest:
____________________________________
Kimberly A. Watts, Fiscal Officer
January 10, 2008
VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD January 10, 2008
Mayor Jacqueline Bird called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and asked everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Answering roll call was John Starcher, Danis Putzbach, John McDonald, Mary Glovinsky, Reba Bishoff and Angie Kukay.
Also present was Village Solicitor Jim Barney, Fiscal Officer Kim Watts, Fire Chief Doug Waugh, Street Commissioner Bryan Lucas, Police Chief Greg Fultz, Zoning Inspector Bob Hruska and BPA Member George Danchisen. Visitors: None.
Nomination of John Starcher for President Pro Tem of Village Council made by Angie Kukay and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. No other nominations. Roll call vote. All yes. John Starcher will serve as the President Pro Tem of the Village Council for 2008.
Rules of Council 2008 were presented for review and adoption at the February meeting.
Minute of for the Regular Session Council meeting on December 13, 2007 were approved as written. Work Session for December 27, 2007 was cancelled.
Solicitor Jim Barney administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Jacqueline Bird, Councilwoman Angie Kukay, Councilwoman Mary Glovinsky and BPA Member George Danchisen.
LEGISLATION
ORDINANCE 1, 2008 – AN ORDINANCE WITHHOLDING CONSENT TO REMISSION OF TAXES. President Pro-tem, John Starcher presented the FIRST reading of Ordinance 1, 2008 by title only. No action taken. Second Reading scheduled for February meeting.
ORDINANCE 2, 2008 – AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A PAY INCREASE AND SETTING WAGE RATES FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion to waive three readings on three separate occasions made by Danis Putzbach and seconded by John Starcher. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to retain the emergency clause made by Angie Kukay and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2, 2008 made by John Starcher and seconded by Angie Kukay. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Ordinance 2, 2008 is hereby adopted.
ORDINANCE 3, 2008 – AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING VIDEO SERVICE PROVIDER FEES TO BE PAID BY ANY VIDEO SERVICE PROVIDER OFFERING VIDEO SERVICES IN THE VILLAGE; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO GIVE NOTICE TO THE VIDEO SERVICE PROVIDER OF THE VIDEO SERVICE PROVIDER FEES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Council agreed to maintain the current service provider fee of 3%.
Motion to waive three readings on three separate occasions made by John Starcher and seconded by Danis Putzbach. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to retain the emergency clause made by John Starcher and seconded by Angie Kukay. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 3, 2008 made by Angie Kukay and seconded by John Starcher. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Ordinance 3, 2008 is hereby adopted.
RESOLUTION 1, 2008 – A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FUNDS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (Purchase of Police Cruiser)
Motion to waive three readings on three separate occasions made by Danis Putzbach and seconded by John McDonald. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to retain the emergency clause made by John Starcher and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt Resolution 1, 2008 made by John Starcher and seconded by Danis Putzbach. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Resolution 1, 2008 is hereby adopted.
RESOLUTION 2, 2008 – A RESOLUTION OF AUTHORIZATION TO FILE APPLICATION WITH OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES NATURE WORKS PROGRAM AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion to waive three readings on three separate occasions made by John Starcher and seconded by Angie Kukay. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to retain the emergency clause made by Mary Glovinsky and seconded by John McDonald. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2, 2008 made by John Starcher and seconded by Angie Kukay. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Resolution 2, 2008 is hereby adopted.
John Starcher reported on meeting with Verizon representative to install a generator at the current site leased by Verizon. The actual 30x45 fenced area is larger than the contract. Council agreed that to maintain the current fee schedule with the deviation. Solicitor Barney to review the contract to see if it accurately reflects use.
Nextel contract is being reviewed by John Starcher and Jim Barney to ensure that escalation schedule is being properly followed.
John Starcher was then excused from the remainder of the meeting.
Mayor Jacqueline Bird delivered the State of the Village Address. (Text attached)
OLD BUSINESS
Parks Committee headed by Reba Bishoff is coordinating work on the James Park Grant with Matt Simpson of Floyd Browne Group. Deadline is February 1, 2008.
Original estimates to repair Radar Park building ranged from $8,400 - $17,000 in 2005. John Starcher to coordinate with Bryan Lucas.
Fees for online ordinances presented by Jim Barney. American Legal Publishing agreement includes: $995 – Folio Views (Searchable), $250 – Hosting Fee/Annually and $1.95/page for updates. The pricing is good for the next 90 days. Motion to approve Folio Cost Agreement for Code of Ordinances made by Angie Kukay and seconded by John McDonald. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Street Commissioner Lucas has spoken with developer Bill Brown about street lighting at South Passage. Only one light was removed and will be replaced in the spring.
Jim Barney updated Council on the status of the Traffic Study. Master Mind adjusted the study to ODOT standards and recommends double yellow striping through the entire Village. Letters of support from law enforcement would be appropriate. Best case currently looks like 35mph coming into the Village at the western most point and 40mph going out. Worst case could be 40mph coming in and 45mph going out. Pushing for April 1, 2008 completion.
Title search and alley ownership of land south of St. Joseph parking lot being conducted by Rich Gillum.
Lined parking spaces east to west near St. Joseph Office were repaved on same lines. There is an issue with unauthorized signage. Water shut-offs in the grass are still accessible.
Jim Barney distributed sample ordinance and public records policy for review by Council. Recommends adopting policy in February. Mary Glovinsky and Finance Committee will coordinate this effort.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Bird distributed Committee Assignments for 2008. Please review as some membership changes have been made.
Beacon/Peninsula News assignments for the Village square articles were distributed. Please review for deadlines.
Seasonal park position discussed. Job description to be modified and advertised. Will move to Work Session.
James Park Clean Up tentatively set for March 15, 2008 – weather permitting. Keep in mind that Easter is earlier this year if we stay with regular schedule for clean up.
Angie Kukay and safety Committee to work on Employee Handbook revision in 2008. Jim Barney to get sample handbooks to Angie next week for review.
Cemetery project assigned to Reba Bishoff and Parks Committee for 2008.
State Auditors ready to begin 2006-2007 audit in late January.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Solicitor
Nothing additional.
UTILITIES/FERRIES/WATERFRONT
No report.
ANNEXATION/SUB-DEV/PLANNING COMMISSION
Nothing to report.
STREETS/SIDEWALKS/SEWER
Waterline break on Cherry Street. Paving very thin near stop sign. Git-R-Done will warrant work and complete when the batch plants start making asphalt in the spring.
Previous invoice for paving by Bergman’s was held out because of incomplete work. John McDonald will address the issue. Jim Barney to assist if necessary.
FINANCE & RECORDS
Nothing to report.
BEAUTIFICATION /PARKS/CEMETERY
Nothing to report.
SAFETY/INSURANCE
Monthly Education Meetings and In Service Trainings were held:
Streets-Driving in Winter Weather
Water-Gasoline Safety Tips
Police-Blood Bourne Pathogens
Fire-Dry Hydrant Operation
Fiscal Officer
Carpet previously selected for Village Hall no longer available. Will work with Young’s for alternate choices.
Police Department
Chief Fultz thanked Council and commended them for meeting the pay increase challenge with the ordinance passed tonight.
Fire Department
Looking for training site for a transport trailer to practice SCBA, Search and Rescue Techniques, etc. An on-site facility could keep the training local. A donated trailer is being sought. Council will consider the idea. Need more information and details.
Street Commissioner
Best price for replacement flags is $13.75 each for our 2x3 ft. size. Currently 190 flags are in use. Thank you to the VFW for their input. Best price that they could offer is $14.25 Would like to replace at least 100 flags this year. Finance will budget for this.
Bryan Lucas looking at attending Safety Congress Expo at suggestion of Angie Kukay. Admission is free, travel expenses would be reimbursed. Council would support.
The Ottawa County Safety Council CEO event will still take place. CEO credit can now be gained by attending any one meeting during the year. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month. CEO’s appreciate this flexibility.
Zoning Inspector
Nothing to report.
Board of Public Affairs
Nothing to report.
Visitor Comments
None.
Speaking for the present administration, Councilwoman Angie Kukay thanked Mayor Bird for her service to the Village. We are all proud to work with her.
Motion to adjourn to Executive Session for Personnel Issue made by Angie Kukay and seconded by John McDonald. Verbal vote with all voting aye. Regular Session suspended at 7:33pm.
Motion to resume Regular Session made by Danis Putzbach and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Verbal vote with all voting aye. Regular Session resumed at 7:54 pm.
Bills were reviewed and financial statements for December were distributed to Council by the Fiscal Officer prior to the meeting. Motion to approve payment of the January Monthly Bill Statement in the amount of $90,231.55 including payroll made by Angie Kukay and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Roll call vote with all voting yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adjourn made by Angie Kukay and seconded by Reba Bishoff. Verbal vote with all voting aye. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm.
APPROVED:
_________________________________
Jacqueline A. Bird, Mayor
Attest:
____________________________________
Kimberly A. Watts, Fiscal Officer
December 13, 2007
VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD DECEMBER 13, 2007
Mayor Jacqueline Bird called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and asked everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Answering roll call was John Starcher, Danis Putzbach, John McDonald, Mary Glovinsky, Reba Bishoff and Angie Kukay.
Also present was Village Solicitor Jim Barney, Fiscal Officer Kim Watts, Fire Chief Doug Waugh, Street Commissioner Bryan Lucas, Police Chief Greg Fultz, Zoning Inspector Bob Hruska and BPA President Robert Boytim. Visitors: None.
Minutes of the November 8, 2007 Regular Council Session were approved as written.
Work Session for November 22, 2007 was cancelled.
LEGISLATION
ORDINANCE 18, 2007 – AN ORDINANCE APPROVING TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD, STATE OF OHIO, DURING THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2008 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Motion to waive three readings on three separate occasions made by Danis Putzbach and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to retain the emergency clause made by Angie Kukay and seconded by John McDonald. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 18, 2007 made by Mary Glovinsky and seconded by Angie Kukay. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Ordinance 18, 2007 is hereby adopted.
ORDINANCE 19, 2007 – AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING FUNDS IN THE VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD AND DECLARING AND EMERGENCY.
Motion to waive three readings on three separate occasions made by Mary Glovinsky and seconded by Danis Putzbach. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to retain the emergency clause made by John McDonald and seconded by Angie Kukay. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 19, 2007 made by Angie Kukay and seconded by John McDonald. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Ordinance 19, 2007 is hereby adopted.
OLD BUSINESS
Contract for online ordinances and ordering six books to be distributed to: Police Dept. Municipal Court, Solicitor, Fiscal Office, Council Chambers and Law Library are being pursued by Solicitor Barney. He will also check with the Law Library about hard copy or online access. He will get information to the Mayor & Fiscal Officer.
Deadline for grant application to assist with James Park restroom project is February 1, 2008. John Starcher to follow-up with Chuck Hall.
Jim Barney reviewed the Radar Park options. The use is restricted to the following options: 1-Store recreational equipment, mowers, fertilizer, ice rink, etc. 2-Raze the building and use for green space. 3-Open the building for public use. John Starcher has yet to review the building condition with Bryan Lucas. Lucas said the building is structurally sound but needs a new roof.
Reba Bishoff researched painting a mural on the outside of the building. Material costs should be under $400.00 if time was donated by a resident. Lee Hudak Mark would be willing to donate time for the job but needs more information on a theme before she would present a sketch to the Council. Bishoff will maintain contact.
Carpet in the Council Chambers will be removed next week and prepped for new floor covering.
NEW BUSINESS
Work session for December 27, 2007 will be cancelled due to the holidays.
Jim Barney presented information on the cost of micro fiche services for Village records. In addition to the actual service a $15/hour document preparation fee would be charged. The future of recordkeeping is scanning to digital and electronic storage. We should start budgeting for this process now. The price continues to drop as this technology continues to be more readily available.
The Time Warner Franchise agreement with the Village has expired. New state law allows the Ohio Department of Commerce to negotiate a statewide contract. Council must pass legislation to request up to 5% of the gross revenues. The current contract allows for 3% and brings in $4,800.00 annually. Solicitor Barney will prepare the ordinance for the January meeting.
Fiscal Officer Watts attended public records training in Tiffin last month as the designee for Mayor, Council and BPA. Public records policy and records retention schedule needs to be developed for 2008. John Starcher volunteered to head committee and have recommendation to Council by the February meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Solicitor
Nothing additional.
UTILITIES/FERRIES/WATERFRONT
Verizon Wireless will be adding a generator to their tower site. Bob Hruska and John Starcher to meet with a site representative Monday morning, December 17, 2007.
ANNEXATION/SUB-DEV/PLANNING COMMISSION
Nothing to report.
STREETS/SIDEWALKS/SEWER
Nothing to report.
FINANCE & RECORDS
Nothing to report.
BEAUTIFICATION /PARKS/CEMETERY
Reba Bishoff was contacted by Robert Geihl representing a gardening group that takes care of the Governor’s gardens. This group of 44 Master Gardener’s will be here for Daisy Day. Committee meetings for Daisy Day will begin after the first of the year.
SAFETY/INSURANCE
Angie Kukay and department heads meet with the Ohio Public Entities Pool representative to review recommendations that could reduce the Village liability exposure. He loved the new playground equipment and spoke highly of the professionalism of all department heads. The Village previously had 12 recommendations and has reduced that number to three:
1-Motor Vehicle Operations Policy
2-Flow testing of fire hydrants.
3-No Trespassing sign on water tower.
Monthly Education Meetings and In Service Trainings were held:
Streets-Ladder Safety
Water-Special Care of Hands
Police-Defensive Driving
Fire-Dry Hydrant Testing – Documentation still needed
Fiscal Officer
Nothing additional to report.
Police Department
Village Christmas Tree Lighting went well. There were less people but everyone enjoyed the event. Two in-car video cameras valued at $5,000 each were purchased for $2,500 with funds from drug fines.
Fire Department
Nothing to report.
Street Commissioner
The ice rink is in place.
Zoning Inspector
Nothing to report.
Board of Public Affairs
Street lights removed at Southwest Passage were questioned. Bryan Lucas to meet with Mr. Brown for compliance. The same amount of light, but not the same type of poles is required.
St. Joseph Church south parking lot and No Parking sign was questioned. Police Chief and Street Commissioner to investigate.
Visitor Comments
None.
Motion to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel issue made by John Starcher and seconded by Angie Kukay. Verbal vote with all voting aye. Regular Session suspended at 7:00pm.
Motion to resume Regular Session made by Danis Putzbach and seconded by John Starcher. Verbal vote with all voting aye. Regular Session resumed at 7:15 pm.
Bills were reviewed and financial statements for November were distributed to Council by the Fiscal Officer prior to the meeting. Motion to approve payment of the December Monthly Bill Statement in the amount of $74,069.40 including payroll made by Mary Glovinsky and seconded by Angie Kukay. Roll call vote with all voting yes. John Starcher abstained. Motion carried.
Motion to adjourn made by Angie Kukay and seconded by Reba Bishoff. Verbal vote with all voting aye. Meeting adjourned at 7:17 pm.
APPROVED:
_________________________________
Jacqueline A. Bird, Mayor
Attest:
____________________________________
Kimberly A. Watts, Fiscal Officer
November 8, 2007
VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD NOVEMBER 8, 2007
Mayor Jacqueline Bird called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and asked everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Answering roll call was John Starcher, Danis Putzbach, John McDonald, Mary Glovinsky, Reba Bishoff and Angie Kukay.
Also present was Village Solicitor Jim Barney, Fiscal Officer Kim Watts, Fire Chief Doug Waugh, and Street Commissioner Bryan Lucas. Visitors: None.
Minutes of the October 11, 2007 Regular Council Session were approved as written.
Minutes of the October 25, 2007 Work Session were approved as written.
APPOINTMENT OF POLICE OFFICER
The Council reviewed service record for Police Officer Brad Lamarca along with a recommendation from Police Chief Fultz. Officer Lamarca will complete his probationary period on November 11, 2007. Review was completed in public session. Officer Lamarca was not present.
Officer Lamarca is working the current shift for Sergeant Josh Young. Sergeant Young and his wife, Susan are proud parents of a daughter, Madison Elaine Young, born today. Congratulations to the Young family.
Motion to retain Officer Brad Lamarca and appoint to full time status in following Ohio Revised Code made by John Starcher and seconded by John McDonald. Roll call vote with all voting yes. Officer Brad Lamarca appointed to full time status.
LEGISLATION
ORDINANCE 17, 2007 – AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING FUNDS IN THE VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD AND DECLARING AND EMERGENCY.
Motion to waive three readings on three separate occasions made by John McDonald and seconded by Danis Putzbach. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to retain the emergency clause made by Angie Kukay and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 17, 2007 made by John Starcher and seconded by Angie Kukay. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Ordinance 17, 2007 is hereby adopted.
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor Barney suggested that policy regarding Retire/Rehire of employees is more appropriate in the employee handbook, rather than an ordinance. Angie Kukay will make sure that draft ordinance wording is included in the revised handbook.
Deadline for grant application to assist with James Park restroom project is February 2008. Carroll Construction did submit a ballpark bid for the project. Chuck Hall, of Floyd Browne Group, needed additional information. John Starcher to contact Chuck Hall. Possibly set up separate fund for capital improvements of park.
Village Christmas Tree Lighting is set for Friday, November 23, 2007. Emelia Wise, President of Main Street Merchants approached Mayor Bird about participation. Their participation is welcomed. Coordination with the Police Association, as they sponsor this event. Chief Fultz to notify paper of date and time for event.
Ice Rink set up is tentatively scheduled for Monday, November 26, 2007. Weather permitting.
Council Work Sessions for November 22, 2007 and December 27, 2007 have been cancelled unless there is a specific need.
Finance Committee Chair, Mary Glovinsky sent letters to Village Department Heads and the Board of Public Affairs members asking for their participation in budgeting for 2008 Temporary and Permanent Appropriations. Input has been received from Department Heads.
NEW BUSINESS
Hal Clagg is interested in continuing his position with the Planning Commission. The position has been advertised and no applications were received. Mayor Bird would like to reappoint Mr. Clagg. John Starcher commented that Hal Clagg, along with being knowledgeable of zoning regulations has done a good job diffusing potentially hostile situations during discussions with Bay Point developers and guests. Council agreed to the appointment. Mayor Bird thanked the Council for their input.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Solicitor
Chris Waterfield, Ohio Department of Transportation, has received and reviewed the speed study conducted by Master Mind. ODOT has some corrections to the study and has forwarded the report to Master Mind to make the changes. Jim Barney asked to be copied on all correspondence regarding this issue. No definite time frame on this process.
UTILITIES/FERRIES/WATERFRONT
Leaf collection has started in the Village, was it announced in the newspaper? Bryan Lucas to contact Peninsula News.
ANNEXATION/SUB-DEV/PLANNING COMMISSION
Danis Putzbach reported that she replied to Census request for annexation information, Johnson’s Island. She will get a copy to Fiscal Officer for Village files.
Mayor Bird reviewed the voluntary financial packet sent by the Census Bureau. Survey is extensive and redundant. No need to complete at this time.
STREETS/SIDEWALKS/SEWER
John McDonald arranged the switch out of portable restrooms from C&L Sanitation to Garner Sanitation due to better pricing. Change will take place this week.
Radar Park building should be reviewed with Bryan Lucas so the Finance Committee can look at setting the budget to include improvements. It needs a new roof, doors, and heat if it is to be used for record storage. Water is getting inside the building and there is no drain.
Reba Bishoff to speak with Lee Ann Lavelle about mural for outside of building. John Starcher has over 100 boxes of records in storage that should be reviewed for retention and moved to a permanent facility. Kim Watts to attend seminar this week on public records. Radar Park building needs to be recreation oriented according to agreement with US Department of Interior.
FINANCE & RECORDS
Finance Committee to meet November 19, 2007 at 4:00 pm. to discuss 2008 Temporary Appropriations.
BEAUTIFICATION /PARKS/CEMETERY
Discussion of Daisy Day tickets for raffle of Ben Richmond painting at 2008 festival.
SAFETY/INSURANCE
Nothing to report.
Fiscal Officer
Nothing to report.
Police Department
No report.
Fire Department
Volunteer Fire Association holding Feather Party fundraiser this Saturday, November 10, 2007 7:30 pm at the Fire Station. Delivery this week of recently purchased used ambulance. Front line ambulance went back for more repairs from the accident.
Street Commissioner
Nothing to report.
Zoning Inspector
No report.
Board of Public Affairs
No report.
Visitor Comments
None.
Bills were reviewed and financial statements for October were distributed to Council by the Fiscal Officer prior to the meeting. Motion to approve payment of the November Monthly Bill Statement in the amount of $45, 478.76 including payroll made by Danis Putzbach and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Roll call vote with all voting yes. John Starcher abstained. Motion carried.
Motion to adjourn made by John Starcher and seconded by Angie Kukay. Verbal vote with all voting aye. Meeting adjourned at 6:37 pm.
APPROVED:
_________________________________
Jacqueline A. Bird, Mayor
Attest:
____________________________________
Kimberly A. Watts, Fiscal Officer
October 11, 2007
VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD OCTOBER 11, 2007
Mayor Jacqueline Bird called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and asked everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Answering roll call was John Starcher, John McDonald, Mary Glovinsky, Reba Bishoff and Angie Kukay. Danis Putzbach was excused.
Also present was Village Solicitor Jim Barney, Fiscal Officer Kim Watts, Police Chief Greg Fultz, Fire Chief Doug Waugh, Street Commissioner Bryan Lucas, Zoning Inspector Bob Hruska and BPA Board President Robert Boytim.
Visitors: Josh Young, Phil Howell, Susan Young, Ashley Balduff and Dale Wiedenhoft.
Minutes of the September 13, 2007 Regular Council Session were approved as written.
Minutes of the September 27, 2007 Work Session were approved as written.
LEGISLATION
ORDINANCE 13, 2007 – AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH A CURFEW FOR MINOR CHILDREN IN THE VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD.
President Pro-tem, John Starcher presented the THIRD reading of Ordinance 13, 2007 by title only.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 13, 2007 made by John Starcher and seconded by John McDonald. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Ordinance 13, 2007 is hereby adopted.
RESOLUTION 8, 2007 – A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE ADMINISTRATOR OF ODOT TO REVIEW THE ENGINEERING STUDY & DETERMINE & DECLARE A SAFE & REASONABLE SPEED LIMIT & DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion to waive three readings on three separate occasions made by John Starcher and seconded by Angie Kukay. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to retain the emergency clause made by John Starcher and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt Resolution 8, 2007 made by Angie Kukay and seconded by John McDonald. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Resolution 8 2007 is hereby adopted.
Reba Bishoff was excused from the remainder of the meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor Barney has talked to Chris Waterfield at ODOT and engineers at Master Mind. He will send the Master Mind study along with Resolution 8, 2007 to ODOT. Master Mind will work with ODOT to establish a speed limit. No time frame has been set.
Trick or Treat has been set for Sunday, October 28, 2007 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Robert Boytim commented that the Village will get kids from other towns by scheduling on Sunday rather than Wednesday night. Mayor Bird said she had received thank yous from parents for the Sunday night time.
NEW BUSINESS
Notified by the Ohio Division of Liquor Control of our right to request a hearing in the transfer of liquor license form Klaehn’s to Sapp’s for Mutach’s Market. Council will not request a hearing. Fiscal Officer will sign and send reply to Division of Liquor Control.
Seat on the Planning Commission is up for renewal. The position currently belongs to Hal Clagg, Chairman of the Planning Commission. The six-year term will end on December 31, 2007. Mr. Clagg has done an excellent job in the position. This seat is appointed by the Mayor and will be advertised to the public to determine if there are any other interested parties.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Solicitor
Nothing additional to report.
UTILITIES/FERRIES/WATERFRONT
Nothing to report.
ANNEXATION/SUB-DEV/PLANNING COMMISSION
No report.
STREETS/SIDEWALKS/SEWER
Nothing to report.
FINANCE & RECORDS
Nothing to report.
BEAUTIFICATION /PARKS/CEMETERY
No report.
SAFETY/INSURANCE
Nothing to report.
Fiscal Officer
Nothing to report.
Police Department
Complaint from resident Tom Hetzel, who walks every day about the signage in the roadway or on the sidewalk in front of Wee Willy’s and the Kukay building. Bob Hruska will remind them of the proper placement of signs.
Chief Fultz gave a statement regarding the proposed health insurance plan. He has been aware of the rising costs and supports the decision to change the current policy but based on a survey in which the Village participated, our employees are well underpaid. After reviewing the budget he believes there are financial means available to support restructuring of the wage scale. Communication with department heads is key to policy changes that affect all employees. He challenged council member to find other means to reduce costs and is willing to work along with them to find a better solution. Although, the change to the health insurance plan may be a good financial decision it has hacked away at morale within his department.
John Starcher said it was not an easy decision, he continued to say; “Council recognizes that pay scales are not competitive. It will continue to be our goal to bring pay scales to a “living wage.” This Council was handed many problems, and has solved them by working together. The Finance Committee would be very interested in working together to cut costs.”
Fire Department
Nothing to report.
Street Commissioner
Annual Shoreline Inspection with the Corps of Engineers once again received thumbs up. Written confirmation by mail will be forthcoming.
Bryan Lucas did comment on changes to the health insurance plan. “Having this thrown at me when my wife doesn’t have insurance is a morale hit.”
Mayor Bird thanked Bryan for his follow-up on recent street issues.
Zoning Inspector
Nothing to report.
Board of Public Affairs
Robert Boytim reported that the waterworks was running smooth, have good employees and no problems. Asked why the BPA wasn’t consulted about the change to the health insurance.
Mayor Bird reminded Mr. Boytim that the BPA was offered options and opted to go with the Village plan.
Visitor Comments
Comments regarding changes to the health insurance plan as outlined in the letter distributed to full-time employees on October 5, 2007 were made by Josh Young, Phil Howell, Bryan Lucas, Robert Boytim, Mayor Bird, Greg Fultz, John Starcher and Susan Young.
Bills were reviewed and financial statements for September were distributed to Council by the Fiscal Officer prior to the meeting. Motion to approve payment of the October Monthly Bill Statement in the amount of $62,194.13 including payroll made by Mary Glovinsky and seconded by John McDonald. Roll call vote with all voting yes. John Starcher abstained. Motion carried.
Motion to adjourn made by Angie Kukay and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Verbal vote with all voting aye. Meeting adjourned at 6:55 pm.
APPROVED:
_________________________________
Jacqueline A. Bird, Mayor
Attest:
____________________________________
Kimberly A. Watts, Fiscal Officer
September 13, 2007
VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD SEPTEMBER 13, 2007
Mayor Jacqueline Bird called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and asked everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Answering roll call was John McDonald, Danis Putzbach, John Starcher, Angie Kukay, Reba Bishoff and Mary Glovinsky.
Also present was Village Solicitor Jim Barney, Fiscal Officer Kim Watts, Police Chief Greg Fultz, Fire Chief Doug Waugh, Street Commissioner Bryan Lucas, and Zoning Inspector Bob Hruska.
Visitors: John Zura and Rose Zura.
Minutes of the August 9, 2007 Regular Council session were approved as written.
Minutes of the August 23, 2007 Work Session were approved as written.
LEGISLATION
ORDINANCE 13, 2007 – AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH A CURFEW FOR MINOR CHILDREN IN THE VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD.
President Pro-tem, John Starcher presented the SECOND reading of Ordinance 13, 2007 by title only. No action taken. Third Reading scheduled for October meeting.
ORDINANCE 16, 2007 – AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING FUNDS IN THE VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion to waive three readings on three separate occasions made by John Starcher and seconded by John McDonald. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to retain the emergency clause made by John Starcher and seconded by Danis Putzbach. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 16, 2007 made by Angie Kukay and seconded by John McDonald. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Ordinance 16, 2007 is hereby adopted.
RESOLUTION 7, 2007 – A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD TO APPLY FOR AN ISSUE I GRANT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion to waive three readings on three separate occasions made by John Starcher and seconded by Danis Putzbach. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to retain the emergency clause made by John McDonald and seconded by John Starcher. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt Resolution 7, 2007 made by Danis Putzbach and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Resolution 7, 2007 is hereby adopted.
OLD BUSINESS
Bids were received for the repair/repaving of Cherry Street. Git-R-Done Asphalt submitted a bid of $15,646.00 and Erie Blacktop, Inc. submitted a bid of $27,946.50.
Motion to accept the bid and contract with Git-R-Done Asphalt for the repair/repaving of Cherry Street made by John Starcher and seconded by Angie Kukay. Roll call vote. All voted yes.
Motion carried. Bryan Lucas will contact Git-R-Done to arrange start date and get an updated Certificate of Insurance from the company.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Bird reported findings of Master Mind traffic study. Council agreed to accept the Master Mind recommendations and to give consideration for maintaining the 35 mph speed limit, sighting the recent jogging accident near Bay Point. Solicitor Barney to prepare a letter to the Ohio Department of Transportation with attachments.
Mayor Bird will be out of town from September 29 through October 7, 2007. President Pro-tem John Starcher will be acting as Mayor during that time.
Thank you letter was received from the Humane Society of Ottawa County for donation and support of their services.
Invitation from Magruder Hospital to participate in community survey of health care services. Angie Kukay will make the appointment and participate.
Invitation from Ottawa County treasurer to participate in first meeting of Save Our Homes task force. Meeting is the same night as our Council Meeting. Kim Watts to contact Treasurer.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Solicitor
Nothing additional to report.
UTILITIES/FERRIES/WATERFRONT
The variance request for angled parking on James Street has been withdrawn by Bob Keller. Bob Hruska will handle the official removal from the Planning Commission agenda.
ANNEXATION/SUB-DEV/PLANNING COMMISSION
Nothing to report.
STREETS/SIDEWALKS/SEWER
Nothing to report.
FINANCE & RECORDS
Nothing to report.
BEAUTIFICATION /PARKS/CEMETERY
Nothing to report.
SAFETY/INSURANCE
Nothing to report.
Fiscal Officer
Nothing to report.
Police Department
Nothing to report.
Fire Department
The 550 ambulance is back and had first run today. Minor issues with vehicle will be worked out with Burgess. Saturday night is the annual reverse Raffle for the Fire Association.
Street Commissioner
Nothing to report
Zoning Inspector
James Street variance request to be removed.
Board of Public Affairs
No report.
Visitor Comments
John Zura and Rose Zura made comments on James Street Parking. Mayor Bird told residents it was a public street and private parking spaces could not be designated.
Motion to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel issue made by John Starcher and seconded by Danis Putzbach. Verbal vote with all voting aye. Regular Session suspended at 6:30 p.m.
Motion to resume Regular Session made by Danis Putzbach and seconded by John Starcher. Verbal vote with all voting aye. Regular Session resumed at 6:52 pm.
Bills were reviewed and financial statements for August were distributed to Council by the Fiscal Officer prior to the meeting. Motion to approve payment of the September Monthly Bill Statement in the amount of $61,100.00 including payroll made by Angie Kukay and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Roll call vote with all voting yes. John Starcher abstained. Motion carried.
Motion to adjourn made by Angie Kukay and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Verbal vote with all voting aye. Meeting adjourned at 6:53 pm.
APPROVED:
_________________________________
Jacqueline A. Bird, Mayor
Attest:
____________________________________
Kimberly A. Watts, Fiscal Officer
August 9, 2007
VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD AUGUST 9, 2007
Mayor Jacqueline Bird called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and asked everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Answering roll call was John Starcher, John McDonald, Mary Glovinsky, Reba Bishoff and Angie Kukay. Danis Putzbach was excused.
Also present was Village Solicitor Jim Barney, Fiscal Officer Kim Watts, Police Chief Greg Fultz, Street Commissioner Bryan Lucas, and Zoning Inspector Bob Hruska.
Visitors: Corey H. Bammer, U.S. Border Patrol, and J Franklin, U. S. Coast Guard.
Minutes of the July 12, 2007 Regular Council session were approved as written.
Minutes of the July 26, 2007 Work Session were approved as written.
LEGISLATION
ORDINANCE 9, 2007 - AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING ORDINANCE NO. 35, 2005 REGARDING THE REGULATING OF THE DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS IN THE VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD, STATE OF OHIO.
President Pro-tem, John Starcher presented the THIRD reading of Ordinance 9, 2007 by title only. Motion to adopt Ordinance 9, 2007 made by John Starcher and seconded by Angie Kukay. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Ordinance 9, 2007 is hereby adopted.
ORDINANCE 12, 2007 - AN ORDINANCE ENACTING A CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD, OHIO, REVISING, AMENDING, RESTATING, CODIFYING & COMPILING CERTAIN EXISTING GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE POLITICAL SUBDIVISION DEALING WITH SUBJECTS EMBRACED IN SUCH CODE OF ORDINANCES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion to waive three readings on three separate occasions made by John Starcher and seconded by John McDonald. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to retain the emergency clause made by Angie Kukay and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 12, 2007 made by John McDonald and seconded by Reba Bishoff. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Ordinance 12, 2007 is hereby adopted.
ORDINANCE 13, 2007 – AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH A CURFEW FOR MINOR CHILDREN IN THE VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD.
President Pro-tem, John Starcher presented the FIRST reading of Ordinance 13, 2007 by title only. No action taken. Second Reading scheduled for September meeting.
ORDINANCE 14, 2007 – AN ORDINANCE TO SELL A 1988 FORD DUMP TRUCK, A 1988 FORD STREET SWEEPER AND A 1985 CHEVROLET 1 TON PICKUP TRUCK AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion to waive three readings on three separate occasions made by John McDonald and seconded by Reba Bishoff. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to retain the emergency clause made by John Starcher and seconded by John McDonald. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 14, 2007 made by Angie Kukay and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Ordinance 14, 2007 is hereby adopted.
ORDINANCE 15, 2007 – AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING FUNDS IN THE VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion to waive three readings on three separate occasions made by John Starcher and seconded by Angie Kukay. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to retain the emergency clause made by Angie Kukay and seconded by John Starcher. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 15, 2007 made by John McDonald and seconded by Reba Bishoff. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Ordinance 15, 2007 is hereby adopted.
GUEST SPEAKERS
Corey Bammer, U. S. Border Patrol gave an informative presentation regarding the U.S. Border Patrol’s recent presence in the area. The Border patrol was founded in May of 1924 and a station was active in Sandusky until 1957. Active smuggling, by “rum runners” went on for decades, but there has not been a Border Patrol presence in the area since the Sandusky station was abandoned.
Currently, 20-30 agents are based out of USCG Station Marblehead. Their purpose is to assess threats posed to the northern border. They have been able to educate the public about security while minimizing the negative impact on the community and legitimate commercial and recreational boating. It remains to be seen if they will have a permanent fixture on this border. The public should dial 911 if they witness an incident for which the Border Patrol should be dispatched.
J A Franklin stated that the U.S. Coast Guard patrol boats are now equipped with armed weapons.
OLD BUSINESS
Nothing returned on the speed study conducted by Master Mind Systems, Inc.
NEW BUSINESS
The Codification of Village Ordinances is complete. Twenty-five copies of the book are awaiting distribution in Council Chambers. The copies will be distributed as follows:
Mayor Bird – 1
Village Council – 6
Council Chambers – 1
Solicitor - 1
Fiscal Officer – 1
Planning Commission President – 1
Zoning Inspector - 1
Police Officers – 4
Police Department Office – 1
Law Library – 1
Judge Hany – 1
County Prosecutor – 1
Municipal Court – 1
Solicitor Barney suggested that we wait until the beginning of next year to update the books. This will continue on an annual basis. A certified copy of the Codification Ordinance 12, 2007 should be added to the front of each book.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Solicitor
Nothing additional to report.
UTILITIES/FERRIES/WATERFRONT
The Daisy Day Festival Committee has incorporated as a non-profit with the State of Ohio as Daisy Day, Inc. They will be applying for 501 (c) (3) tax status with the Federal Government.
ANNEXATION/SUB-DEV/PLANNING COMMISSION
No report.
STREETS/SIDEWALKS/SEWER
Dan Thompson called about the storm sewer in front of the Surf Motel. Backup was due to heavy rains in the area and cleared after rain stopped.
FINANCE & RECORDS
Nothing to report.
BEAUTIFICATION /PARKS/CEMETERY
Daisy Day will have a booth at the Perch Festival with a Ladder Golf Tournament scheduled to begin at 1:00 pm. Sign up for the tournament will start at 10:30 am. Volunteers are needed.
SAFETY/INSURANCE
Nothing to report.
Fiscal Officer
Census info was received and distributed today.
Police Department
Letter in the News Herald about the jogger hit by motorist in the Village. Be alert.
Street Commissioner
Nothing to report.
Fire Department
No report.
Police Department
No report.
Zoning Inspector
Do we have a CD of the Codified Ordinances? Yes. It is available for review.
Proceeding with the tent situation through Dave Bolt at the County Prosecutor’s office.
Board of Public Affairs
No report.
Visitor Comments
None
Motion to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel issue made by John Starcher and seconded by Angie Kukay. Verbal vote with all voting aye. Regular Session suspended at 6:57pm.
Motion to resume Regular Session made by John Starcher and seconded by Angie Kukay. Verbal vote with all voting aye. Regular Session resumed at 7:27 pm.
Bills were reviewed and financial statements for July were distributed to Council by the Fiscal Officer prior to the meeting. Motion to approve payment of the July Monthly Bill Statement in the amount of $72,112.27 including payroll made by John McDonald and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Roll call vote with all voting yes. John Starcher abstained. Motion carried.
Motion to adjourn made by Angie Kukay and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Verbal vote with all voting aye. Meeting adjourned at 7:29 pm.
APPROVED:
_________________________________
Jacqueline A. Bird, Mayor
Attest:
____________________________________
Kimberly A. Watts, Fiscal Officer
July 12, 2007
VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD JULY 12, 2007
Mayor Jacqueline Bird called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and asked everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Answering roll call was John McDonald, Danis Putzbach, John Starcher, Angie Kukay, Reba Bishoff and Mary Glovinsky.
Also present was Village Solicitor Rich Gillum, Fiscal Officer Kim Watts, Street Commissioner Bryan Lucas, and Zoning Inspector Bob Hruska. Guests: Robert Boytim, BPA and Kristina Smith PORT CLINTON NEWS HERALD.
Minutes of the June 14, 2007 Regular Council session were approved as written.
Minutes of the June 28, 2007 Work Session were approved as written.
LEGISLATION
ORDINANCE 9, 2007 - AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING ORDINANCE NO. 35, 2005 REGARDING THE REGULATING OF THE DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS IN THE VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD, STATE OF OHIO.
President Pro-tem, John Starcher presented the SECOND reading of Ordinance 9, 2007 by title only.
No action taken.
Third Reading scheduled for August meeting.
ORDINANCE 10, 2007 - AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING FUNDS IN THE VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion to waive three readings on three separate occasions made by John Starcher and seconded by John McDonald. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to retain the emergency clause made by Angie Kukay and seconded by Danis Putzbach. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 10, 2007 made by John Starcher and seconded by John McDonald. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Ordinance 10, 2007 is hereby adopted.
RESOLUTION 6, 2007 – A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OHIO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND/OR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM(S) AND TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS AS REQUIRED AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion to waive three readings on three separate occasions made by John Starcher and seconded by Danis Putzbach. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to retain the emergency clause made by John Starcher and seconded by Reba Bishoff. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt Resolution 6, 2007 made by Angie Kukay and seconded by Danis Putzbach. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Resolution 6, 2007 is hereby adopted.
OLD BUSINESS
We should be receiving the traffic study report within 7-10 business days. Feel free to add information to the letter when contacting ODOT about the study.
Trees that were scheduled for removal on Erie Street and in the Cemetery should be down next week.
NEW BUSINESS
Foundation of the Keller development on Main Street was too close to the road and had to be moved back seven feet. This was an internal issue between the owner and engineer. Zoning Administrator did not issue a stop work order.
Mayor received a letter from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency regarding fill placed in wetland areas of Bay Point. She is anticipating correspondence from the US Army Corp of Engineers as well.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Solicitor
Nothing to report.
UTILITIES/FERRIES/WATERFRONT
Nothing to report.
ANNEXATION/SUB-DEV/PLANNING COMMISSION
Nothing to report.
STREETS/SIDEWALKS/SEWER
Lighthouse Historical Society was notified of our procedures.
FINANCE & RECORDS
Nothing to report.
BEAUTIFICATION /PARKS/CEMETERY
Nothing to report.
SAFETY/INSURANCE
Nothing to report.
Fiscal Officer
Nothing to report.
Street Commissioner
New truck for Street Department is in and will be picked up next week.
Fire Department
No report.
Police Department
No report.
Zoning Inspector
Nothing to report.
Board of Public Affairs
Water rates will be raised in August.
Visitor Comments
None
Bills were reviewed and financial statements for June were distributed to Council by the Fiscal Officer prior to the meeting. Motion to approve payment of the June Monthly Bill Statement in the amount of $95,036.42 including payroll made by Angie Kukay and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Roll call vote with all voting yes. John Starcher abstained. Motion carried.
Danis Putzbach asked about dust from the quarry. John McDonald will contact Lafarge.
Motion to adjourn made by Angie Kukay and seconded by Reba Bishoff. Verbal vote with all voting aye. Meeting adjourned at 6:15 pm.
APPROVED:
_________________________________
Jacqueline A. Bird, Mayor
Attest:
____________________________________
Kimberly A. Watts, Fiscal Officer
June 14, 2007
VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD JUNE 14, 2007
Mayor Jacqueline Bird called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. and asked everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Answering roll call was John McDonald, Danis Putzbach, John Starcher, Angie Kukay, Reba Bishoff and Mary Glovinsky.
Also present was Village Solicitor Jim Barney, Fiscal Officer Kim Watts, Police Chief Greg Fultz, and Zoning Inspector Bob Hruska.
Minutes of the May 10, 2007 Regular Council session were approved as written.
Minutes of the May 24, 2007 Special Meeting were approved as corrected.
Minutes of the May 24, 2007 Work Session were approved as written.
LEGISLATION
ORDINANCE 9, 2007 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING ORDINANCE NO. 35, 2005 REGARDING THE REGULATING OF THE DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS IN THE VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD, STATE OF OHIO.
First Reading by Title Only.
Second Reading scheduled for July meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
Mayor Bird presented the letter received from ODOT regarding the traffic study which they completed in the Village last month. ODOT recommends raising the speed limit in several areas. Council agreed that increasing these limits would create unsafe conditions. Council will proceed with the paid speed study that was tentatively scheduled for July, in hopes to have documentation to maintain the current posted speed limits and ensure the safety of all residents and visitors. Mayor Bird will make a courtesy call to ODOT but will refrain from an official response until the new speed study is complete.
Several June bugs have been sighted by residents. Bryan Lucas has already talked with Steve Dress of Lafarge to schedule use of a truck for turning off the street lights.
NEW BUSINESS
Danis Putzbach was appointed as the Village Representative for the upcoming work with the US Census Bureau. Reba Bishoff attended a census meeting in Toledo during the first week of April to gather preliminary information. All future information will be filtered through Danis Putzbach, chair of Annexation/Sub Division/Planning Commission committee.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Solicitor
No update yet on the completion of codification by American Legal Publishing.
UTILITIES/FERRIES/WATERFRONT
The Board of Public Affairs is looking at several projects for the water plant in the near future.
ANNEXATION/SUB-DEV/PLANNING COMMISSION
Nothing to report.
STREETS/SIDEWALKS/SEWER
Lighthouse Historical Society approached Village about Membership. Cost is $35.00 and we would receive a membership plaque. Solicitor Barney will check to see if we can join or make a donation.
FINANCE & RECORDS
Nothing to report.
BEAUTIFICATION /PARKS/CEMETERY
Will have a report on Daisy Festival in July. Mayor Bird complimented the committee for a well organized event.
SAFETY/INSURANCE
Committee will meet Tuesday, June 19, 2007 with gates McDonald at 1:00pm in Council Chambers. Rough draft of driving rules and regulations given to Solicitor Barney. He will scan and e-mail to committee.
Fiscal Officer
Nothing to report.
Street Commissioner
No report.
Fire Department
No report.
Police Department
Nothing to report.
Zoning Inspector
Commented on the unsafe conditions the proposed speed limits would create. Planning Commission held the Bay Point Public Hearing and granted a Conditional Use Permit for cluster housing on June 6, 2007. Approximately 40-50 people were in attendance. Hal Clagg and Jim Barney did a good job of keeping the meeting on track. Bob Hruska was thanked by several people after the meeting for allowing visitors to speak. This is not always the case in other municipalities. The Conditional use Permit is good for one year. The schedule for moving forward is up to Bay Point. There will be a final hearing.
Visitor Comments
None
Motion to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel issue made by John Starcher and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Verbal vote with all voting aye. Regular Session suspended at 6:25 pm.
Motion to resume Regular Session made by John Starcher and seconded by Danis Putzbach. Verbal vote with all voting aye. Regular Session resumed at 6:39 pm.
Bills were reviewed and financial statements for May 2007 were distributed to Council by the Fiscal Officer prior to the meeting. Motion to approve payment of the May Monthly Bill Statement in the amount of $79,752.40 including payroll made by Angie Kukay and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Roll call vote with all voting yes. John Starcher abstained. Motion carried.
Motion to adjourn made by Angie Kukay and seconded by Reba Bishoff. Verbal vote with all voting aye. Meeting adjourned at 6:40 pm.
APPROVED:
_________________________________
Jacqueline A. Bird, Mayor
Attest:
____________________________________
Kimberly A. Watts, Fiscal Officer
May 10, 2007
VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD MAY 10, 2007
Mayor Jacqueline Bird called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. and asked everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Answering roll call was Angie Kukay, Reba Bishoff, Mary Glovinsky, Danis Putzbach and John Starcher. John McDonald was ill.
Also present was Village Solicitor Jim Barney, Fiscal Officer Kim Watts, Police Chief Greg Fultz, Sergeant Josh Young, Street Commissioner Bryan Lucas, Zoning Inspector Bob Hruska, BPA Board President Robert Boytim, and BPA Board Member Tom Bird. Visitors: David Miller, Mary Dziak, Rick Dziak, Alisha Hermes and Hermes family and friends.
Minutes of the April 17, 2007 Regular Council session were approved as written.
Minutes of the April 26, 2007 Work Session were approved as written.
Mayor Bird administered the Peace Officer Oath of Office to new reserve officer Alisha Hermes. Officer Hermes was welcomed by Council and gave a summary of her education and experience.
Mayor Bird announced a change to the agenda. Item (F) - Resolution 6, 2007 has been removed.
LEGISLATION
ORDINANCE 6, 2007 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REPLACING ORDINANCE 3, 2006 REGARDING THE WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion to waive three readings on three separate occasions made by John Starcher and seconded by and seconded by Danis Putzbach. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to retain the emergency clause made by John Starcher and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 6, 2007 made by Angie Kukay and seconded by Reba Bishoff. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Ordinance 6, 2007 is hereby adopted.
ORDINANCE 7, 2007 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING FUNDS IN THE VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Motion to waive three readings on three separate occasions made by Danis Putzbach and seconded by Angie Kukay. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to retain the emergency clause made by John Starcher and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 7, 2007 made by Danis Putzbach and seconded by Reba Bishoff. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Ordinance 7, 2007 is hereby adopted.
RESOLUTION 3, 2007 – A RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION FOR PLACEMENT OF SHORELINE PROTECTION-R. ELIAS
Motion to waive three readings on three separate occasions made by Mary Glovinsky and seconded by Angie Kukay. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt Resolution 3, 2007 made by Danis Putzbach and seconded by Reba Bishoff. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Resolution 3, 2007 is herby adopted.
RESOLUTION 4, 2007 – A RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION FOR PLACEMENT OF SHORELINE PROTECTION – R. & L. CASTELE
Motion to waive three readings on three separate occasions made by John Starcher and seconded by Angie Kukay. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2, 2007 made by John Starcher and seconded by Danis Putzbach. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Resolution 4, 2007 is hereby adopted.
RESOLUTION 5, 2007 – A RESOLUTION IN THE MATER OF APPLICATION FOR PLACEMENT OF SHORELINE PROTECTION – C. LOPARO
Motion to waive three readings on three separate occasions made by John Starcher and seconded by Angie Kukay. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt Resolution 5, 2007 made by Angie Kukay and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Resolution 5, 2007 is hereby adopted.
OLD BUSINESS
Mayor Bird reported on the grant application for the James park restroom project. Chuck Hall, Floyd Browne Group indicated that the Nature Works Grant can be used for either rehabilitation or new construction. No one in Ottawa County has applied, but Port Clinton is planning to use it for their restroom replacement in the parks.
John Starcher reported that Dan Carroll Construction has reviewed the project and believes the current restroom building can be rehabbed. John Starcher said the plumbing is good. Carroll Construction estimated the rehabilitation of the current structure would cost approximately $19,500. This would include vaulting the ceiling, installing (2) skylights, eliminating interior lights, adding an exhaust fan on the roof, replacing the doors, epoxy paint on the floor and eliminating the windows which have been the target of vandals.
John Starcher will get copies of the Carroll Construction quote to Bryan Lucas and Chuck Hall.
Council agreed to go ahead with the Nature Works grant and a rehab of the building. Mayor Bird will sign the Floyd Browne Group contract and it will be forwarded to Chuck Hall.
One inquiry was made regarding the Seasonal Park Position. Bryan Lucas has called the individual but no return calls have been received at this point.
NEW BUSINESS
The Memorial Day service at Johnson’s Island has been cancelled. Mayor Bird expressed her regret, as this has always been a well attended and meaningful ceremony.
Chief Fultz has contacted the Lakeside Association with the Memorial Day plans from previous years. Mayor Bird plans to deliver the greeting unless otherwise notified.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Solicitor
Nothing to report.
UTILITIES/FERRIES/WATERFRONT
Suggestion that monthly financial reports from the Fiscal Officer be e-mailed to Council members prior to meetings to save the time and expense of printing and collating. The Fund Ledger is the most useful report on a monthly basis. Quarterly Appropriation Status and Revenue Status will also be included. A monthly Fund Ledger for Fund 2904 will be e-mailed to Chief Waugh. Council agreed to begin this process with the reports for May 2007.
ANNEXATION/SUB-DEV/PLANNING COMMISSION
Nothing to report.
STREETS/SIDEWALKS/SEWER
No report.
FINANCE & RECORDS
Nothing to report.
BEAUTIFICATION /PARKS/CEMETERY
Reba Bishoff reported that plans are in place for Daisy Day. Long-sleeve t-shirts have been ordered this year, so that should ensure a sunny day. Presently 39 vendors are scheduled. Copies of the Event Schedule and Flyers are available, the website has been updated. Vendors will open at 10 am., Opening Ceremonies at 10:30 am., Beer Tent with Live Entertainment at 11 am., Chicken BBQ at 11:30 am. Final setup is scheduled for tomorrow night (Friday 5/11) at 6pm.
SAFETY/INSURANCE
Mary Glovinsky and Angie Kukay met to review the Employee Handbook. They are looking for volunteer typists for the project. John Starcher volunteered. No one has stepped up to care for the flowers and gardens in the parks. Mayor Bird will contact Gwen Funderwhite. Girl Scouts and other youth organizations were suggested. Received a call from David Miller on Johnson’s Island regarding permits for dockage.
Zoning Inspector
Baycliffs is the only property not currently submitting dock tax. A letter to the property owner’s association will be sent.
Fiscal Officer
Nothing to report.
Street Commissioner
Nothing to report.
Fire Department
No report.
Police Department
Nothing to report.
Board of Public Affairs
All is fine at the waterworks. A lot of projects going on. Will be kept very busy in the next few years. Question about the street lights on the former Schmidt property being developed by Brown. Street Commissioner will give approval on the lights.
Visitor Comments
David Miller - Baycliffs Marina
Mary & Rick Dziak – Art Walk at the Lake
Motion to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel issue made by John Starcher and seconded by Angie Kukay and seconded by John Starcher. Verbal vote with all voting aye. Regular Session suspended at 7:18 pm.
Motion to resume Regular Session made by John Starcher and seconded by Reba Bishoff. Verbal vote with all voting aye. Regular Session resumed at 7:53 pm.
Bills were reviewed and financial statements for April 2007 were distributed to Council by the Fiscal Officer prior to the meeting. Motion to approve payment of the May Monthly Bill Statement in the amount of $74,695.17 including payroll made by Reba Bishoff and seconded by Angie Kukay. Roll call vote with all voting yes. John Starcher abstained. Motion carried.
Motion to adjourn made by Angie Kukay and seconded by Reba Bishoff. Verbal vote with all voting aye. Meeting adjourned at 7:54 pm.
APPROVED:
_________________________________
Jacqueline A. Bird, Mayor
Attest:
____________________________________
Kimberly A. Watts, Fiscal Officer
April 17, 2007
VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD APRIL 17, 2007
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 Reba Bishoff, Mary Glovinsky, Angie Kukay, John Starcher, Danis Putzbach and John McDonald.
Also present was Village Solicitor Jim Barney, Fiscal Officer Kim Watts, Police Chief Greg Fultz, Fire Chief Doug Waugh, and Zoning Inspector Bob Hruska. Visitors: Kristina Smith PORT CLINTON NEWS HERALD.
Minutes of the March 8, 2007 Regular Council session were approved as written.
Minutes of the March 22, 2007 Work Session were approved as written.
Bob Hruska asked Council to consider adjusting the Temporary Dock Fee of $350 for a Waterfront Development Application. Council decided the fee should be at least $100 to cover administrative costs and a temporary dock needs to be defined.
Waterfront Development Application from Bob Elias, 829 East Main Street, recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. Motion to accept the Planning Commission recommendation made by John Starcher and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried
LEGISLATION
ORDINANCE 4, 2007 – AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL ORDINANCE NOS. 1969-12, 2003-27 AND 2004-2 AND TO ENACT AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE AND CONTROL THE ACCUMULATION, STORAGE AND DISPOSITION OF JUNK, LITTER, GARBAGE AND REFUSE; TO REGULATE AND CONTROL JUNK VEHICLES; TO REGULATE AND CONTROL NOXIOUS WEEDS AND GRASSES; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion to waive three readings on three separate occasions made by Angie Kukay and seconded by Danis Putzbach. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to retain the emergency clause made by Angie Kukay and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 4, 2007 made by Danis Putzbach and seconded by Reba Bishoff.. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Ordinance 4, 2007 is hereby adopted.
ORDINANCE 5, 2007 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 32, 2005 PROHIBITING PEDDLING, TRANSIENT DEALERS AND SOLICITATION AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion to waive three readings on three separate occasions made by John Starcher and seconded by Angie Kukay. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to retain the emergency clause made by Danis Putzbach and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 5, 2007 made by Angie Kukay and seconded by Reba Bishoff. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Ordinance 5, 2007 is hereby adopted.
RESOLUTION 1, 2007 – A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT TO APPOINT KOCHER & GILLUM AS SOLICITORS FOR THE VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD, OHIO.
Motion to waive three readings on three separate occasions made by John Starcher and seconded by Angie Kukay. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt Resolution 1, 2007 made by John Starcher and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Resolution 1, 2007 is herby adopted.
RESOLUTION 2, 2007 – AGREEMENT APPOINTING JOHN A. KOCHER, SOLICITOR, RICHARD R. GILLUM III AND JAMES C. BARNEY, ASSISTANT SOLICITORS FOR THE VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD, OHIO.
Motion to waive three readings on three separate occasions made by John Starcher and seconded by John McDonald. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2, 2007 made by John Starcher and seconded by John McDonald. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Resolution 2, 2007 is hereby adopted.
OLD BUSINESS
Mayor Bird had conversation with Mr. Ligabell at the Ohio Department of Transportation, who offered and Engineer in Training to complete the traffic study of the Village at no cost. The area from the Post Office to just past Lake Breeze Circle will be reviewed. Mr. Ligabell indicated that anything past that area would remain at 50mph. Council agreed to let the intern do the study. Mayor Bird will make arrangements.
Bryan Lucas and John McDonald are working with two local contractors to get estimates for James park restrooms. Future Builders of America, from Pennsylvania are also submitting a price. Price should include every expense down to the grass seed and estimate needs to be completed within a week.
Mayor Bird has requested an estimate from Chuck Hall, Floyd Browne & Associates to complete the grant applications. Estimate will be forwarded to Mary Glovinsky as due date for submitting CDBG grants is May 24, 2007.
Seasonal Recreational Park Director position was advertised two inquiries. Both individuals had questions about the position but did not submit a resume or application. Council indicated that the maintenance portion of the position seemed more critical, and they would continue to look for a suitable candidate.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Bird asked Council to permit the Lions Club to be exempt from Ordinance 5, 2007 for the upcoming Perch Festival. Motion to require the Lions Club to obtain a permit and waive the fee for 2007 only made by John Starcher and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Chief Waugh reported that the ambulance involved in last month’s accident would cost $26,000 to repair with an estimated value of $30,000. The rental invoice for the backup ambulance is $4,500 per month.
A new Horton ambulance with a medium duty International chassis is priced at approximately $180,000. The Finance Committee, Fiscal Officer and Fire Association need to get together to discuss options. Fire Department meets the second Monday of every month. Finance Committee and Fiscal Officer scheduled a tentative meeting for 4pm in Council Chambers on Tuesday, May 1, 2007.
Chief Waugh has spoken with the Lakeside Volunteer Fire Department, Danbury Township Fiscal Officer Rhonda Botti and Danbury Township Trustee Dianne Rozak and discussed soft billing emergency calls to Medicare/Medicaid/Insurance to generate cash flow.
A Special Meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Thursday, April 19, 2007 at 5:00 pm in the Fire Station. A Bay Point development presentation by Brooke Brown is on the agenda.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Solicitor
American Legal Publishing indicated that the Codified Ordinances should be ready within 6-8 weeks.
UTILITIES/FERRIES/WATERFRONT
Nothing to report.
ANNEXATION/SUB-DEV/PLANNING COMMISSION
Nothing to report.
STREETS/SIDEWALKS/SEWER
Nothing to report.
FINANCE & RECORDS
Nothing to report.
BEAUTIFICATION /PARKS/CEMETERY
Councilwoman Bishoff attended a Census Workshop earlier this month in Toledo. There is a self-assessment checklist available to determine if we should participate. Confidentiality involved in handling census data, equipment and staff to complete the work are other issues to consider. November 19, 2007 is the deadline for participation.
Daisy Day planning is going well. Mary Glovinsky is heading up the Little Miss Daisy pageant. Applications for 4-7 year old girls should be returned to the Village Hall or Village Hardware.
Chief Waugh asked about the finish line for the Daisy Run. The runner’s liaison is Lori Fletcher of The Marblehead Bank.
SAFETY & INSURANCE
Nothing to report.
Fiscal Officer
Attended Annual Auditor of State of Ohio Training Conference in Columbus earlier this month and will be going to Toledo this week for an Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund Seminar.
Fire Department
Nothing else to report.
Police Department
Nothing to report.
Street Commissioner
No report.
Zoning Inspector
No report.
Board of Public Affairs
No report.
Bills were reviewed and financial statements for March 2007 were distributed to Council by the Fiscal Officer prior to the meeting. Motion to approve payment of the April Monthly Bill Statement in the amount of $80,290.11 including payroll made by Danis Putzbach and seconded by John McDonald. Roll call vote with all voting yes. John Starcher abstained. Motion carried.
Motion to adjourn made by Angie Kukay and seconded by Reba Bishoff. Verbal vote with all voting aye. Meeting adjourned at 7:20pm.
APPROVED:
_________________________________
Jacqueline A. Bird, Mayor
Attest:
____________________________________
Kimberly A. Watts, Fiscal Officer
MARCH 8, 2007
VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD MARCH 8, 2007
Mayor Jacqueline Bird called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and asked everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Answering roll call was Angie Kukay, Reba Bishoff, Mary Glovinsky, John McDonald, Danis Putzbach and John Starcher.
Also present was Village Solicitor Jim Barney, Fiscal Officer Kim Watts, Police Sergeant Josh Young, Street Commissioner Bryan Lucas and Robert Boytim, President Board of Public Affairs. Visitors: Dan Kukay, Bob Keller, Scott Kluding, and Kristina Smith PORT CLINTON NEWS HERALD.
Minutes of the February 8, 2007 Regular Council session were approved as written.
Minutes of the February 22, 2007 Work Session were approved as written.
The current contract with the Solicitor’s office is up for renewal. An ordinance will need to be passed to retain legal services. Motion to retain current Solicitor for a month until an ordinance and contract for annual services is approved made by John Starcher and seconded by Angie Kukay. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Solicitor is retained.
LEGISLATION
ORDINANCE 3, 2007 – ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE - AN ORDINANCE TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD, STATE OF OHIO, DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion to waive three readings on three separate occasions made by Danis Putzbach and seconded by John Starcher. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to retain the emergency clause made by Angie Kukay and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 3, 2007 made by John Starcher and seconded by Danis Putzbach. Roll call vote. All voted yese. Motion carried. Ordinance 3, 2007 is hereby adopted.
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor Barney presented a revised draft of the Junk Ordinance. John Starcher questioned temporary storage of materials on business properties. A permit could be issued for this type of situation. Jim Barney to research and have answers by the Work Session. Noxious weeds will not be defined but limited by height. Jim Barney stated that there are discretionary powers of enforcement built into any junk ordinance.
Mayor Bird, John Starcher and Kim Watts met with Chuck Hall from Floyd Browne Group for an informational session about project funding and grant availability. Road work, restrooms and park improvements were some of the topics discussed. Grant funds for an ADA compliant restroom project looks promising. Local match is almost always required. Chuck Hall to research projects and get back to us with a contract price.
James Park Clean Up is scheduled for Saturday, March 31, 2007 from 9:00 am until 12 noon. Pass the word and bring tools, leaf blowers, rakes and work gloves.
The Village Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Police Department is scheduled for Saturday, April 7, 2007 at 1:00pm.
NEW BUSINESS
Three letters were received regarding a property on Wesleyan Drive and transient rentals. Solicitor Barney will draft a letter on behalf of his office and Council to address the situation.
Street Commissioner Lucas obtained quotes for a new maintenance truck through the State Purchasing Program. Heavy duty ¾ ton pickup is $18,730.99 and a plow for $4,288.00. Motion to purchase a new maintenance truck per the quote that Bryan Lucas obtained made by John Starcher and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Roll call vote with all voting yes. Bryan Lucas will proceed with purchase.
The old blue maintenance truck obtained from Danbury Township needs at least $6000.00 in work and is too big for most of the streets in the Village. Motion to dispose of the blue dump truck by bid made by John Starcher and seconded by Danis Putzbach. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Bryan Lucas to get with Kim Watts on newspaper ad for the truck.
Bob Keller would still wants to pursue the TREX of a D5 Liquor Permit for the restaurant planned on his Main Street property. Council agreed to support the permit application. Mayor Bird and President Pro tem Starcher will sign a letter of support for Mr. Keller. Bob Keller thanked the Council.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Solicitor
Should be receiving a letter from American Legal Publishing regarding codification of ordinances within the month.
UTILITIES/FERRIES/WATERFRONT
Nothing to report.
ANNEXATION/SUB-DEV/PLANNING COMMISSION
Nothing to report.
STREETS/SIDEWALKS/SEWER
John McDonald attended the Danbury Township Trustees meeting on behalf of Mayor Bird for the annual fire and rescue review. He was impressed with how well the two departments work together by open communication to ensure the safety of all residents. Mayor Bird thanked Councilman McDonald.
FINANCE & RECORDS
Nothing to report.
BEAUTIFICATION /PARKS/CEMETERY
No report.
SAFETY & INSURANCE
Angie Kukay will meet with Safety Committee members Mary Glovinsky and Reba Bishoff to update the Employee Handbook.
Fiscal Officer
Contacted insurance agency, Steineman-Hafner about liability coverage on the parking lot adjacent to the Orthodox Church that the merchants would like to use for a Farm Market. Based on how they currently handle this type of situation in other municipalities our agent suggests that the Village require a Certificate of Insurance from all vendors. On that certificate the Village needs to be listed as an additional inured of the vendor’s policy. Our agents suggest that we require one-million dollars in liability coverage, which is a fairly standard amount in the industry.
Solicitor Barney will write a letter to the Main Street Merchants with the requirements for the farm market. A contract between the Village and the Merchants needs to be in place, along with permit for solicitation and proof of insurance when application is made for the permit.
Police Department
Sergeant Young reported that the Police Association is wrapping up plans for the reverse raffle. It will be setup similar to the Fire Association raffle with Josh Grimm as the Master of Ceremonies. All tickets and money should be turned in to Officer Howell by March 31, 2007.
Fire Department
No report.
Street Commissioner
Traffic engineering study will cost between $3600 and $7000. John Starcher stated for the record, “It’s a joke.” Mayor Bird said, “It burns me to have to spend money for this.” Council agreed to set up the study for the first week in July.
Estimates were received from Synder and Associates of $925 to include the merry-go-round and the swing set with a border and ground cover. The plastic border costs $34.95 per piece and the clean mulch is $19.00/cubic yard. Council agreed to go forward with the park project.
Board of Public Affairs
Everything running well at the Water Treatment Plant. Chuck Hall is working on a preliminary study using some grant funds for water lines. Questions about the development at the Schmidt property and moving street lights. Chief Fultz will investigate. Comment about reporting burned out street lights in the Village. Bryan Lucas is reporting them.
Bills were reviewed and financial statements for February 2007 were distributed to Council by the Fiscal Officer prior to the meeting. Motion to approve payment of the March Monthly Bill Statement in the amount of $53,397.74 including payroll made by Reba Bishoff and seconded by John McDonald. Roll call vote with all voting yes. John Starcher abstained. Motion carried.
Motion to adjourn made by Angie Kukay and seconded by Reba Bishoff. Verbal vote with all voting aye. Meeting adjourned at 7:26 pm.
APPROVED:
_________________________________
Jacqueline A. Bird, Mayor
Attest:
____________________________________
Kimberly A. Watts, Fiscal Officer
FEBRUARY 8, 2007
VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD FEBRUARY 8, 2007
Mayor Jacqueline Bird called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and asked everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Answering roll call were Danis Putzbach, John McDonald, Mary Glovinsky and Angie Kukay. Reba Bishoff and John Starcher were excused.
Also present were: Village Solicitor Jim Barney, Fiscal Officer Kim Watts, Fire Chief Doug Waugh, Police Sergeant Josh Young, Zoning Inspector Bob Hruska, and Street Commissioner Bryan Lucas. Visitors: Dan Kukay.
Mayor Bird distributed the 2007 Rules of Council for review at the January meeting and meeting time change was discussed at that time.
Motion to approve the 2007 Rules of Council, and change meeting time to 6:00 pm not to exceed 8:00 pm made by Angie Kukay and seconded by John McDonald. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Minutes of the January 11, 2007 Public Hearing were approved as written.
Minutes of the January 11, 2007 Regular Council session were approved as written.
Minutes of the January 15, 2007 Special Meeting were approved as written.
Minutes of the January 25, 2007 Work Session were approved as written.
LEGISLATION
None.
OLD BUSINESS
John McDonald reported on the James Park restroom project. He has contacted three different companies for pricing and specifications. DuraRest sells pre-cast buildings that ranges from $48-54,000, are moveable and construction is completed in a day. Future Builders of America has a 12’ x 21’ moveable structure that is built in sections, also erected in a day. Focht Construction was contacted for pricing on a stick built permanent structure. All options are handicap accessible. More information will be forthcoming.
Mayor Bird will speak with Chuck Hall from Floyd Browne Group about the availability of grant funds for this type of project.
Bryan Lucas reported on the ODOT Traffic Study. He has contacted three engineering companies for pricing and specifications. Mastermind of Elmore, Ohio gave a bid of $3,600.00 to do an in-depth study which would include the number of cars, speed, location of driveways and business. They provide an extra descriptive page not provided by ODOT. They did the study for Danbury Township on RT 269.
Chris Waterfield is the ODOT representative that Mayor Bird has spoken with. Mastermind said July would be a great time to complete the study as this would give a true feedback of the area. Bryan Lucas to contact Township Trustee Dave Hirt about the outcome of their study.
Solicitor Barney asked Council what more they would like to see in the Junk Ordinance. He has reviewed the copy obtained from Bay View. The current draft allows for a 20 day cleanup period and he believes the enforcement wording is adequate. He will incorporate the section on weeds and get a draft to Council. If draft is acceptable it will be scheduled for the March meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Bird commended Bryan Lucas and his crew along with the Police Department for the outstanding job they did keeping roadways open during the recent storms. She had several requests for better attention to intersections and sidewalks, but all were impressed with the amounts of snow that were moved in a short period of time.
The Ohio Veterans Home thanked Officer Phil Howell and K-9 Alex for their assistance during a recent drug sweep of the facility.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Solicitor
Nothing additional to report.
UTILITIES/FERRIES/WATERFRONT
No report.
ANNEXATION/SUB-DEV/PLANNING COMMISSION
Nothing to report.
STREETS/SIDEWALKS/SEWER
Nothing additional to report.
FINANCE & RECORDS
Nothing to report.
BEAUTIFICATION /PARKS/CEMETERY
No report.
SAFETY & INSURANCE
Angie Kukay is working with Solicitor Barney to update the Employee Handbook. She will circulate one page to Council for signature updates.
Fiscal Officer
Nothing to report.
Police Department
Sergeant Young reported that the department received a radar unit valued at $1,400.00 for participation in the Click It or Ticket program.
Fire Department
No report.
Street Commissioner
Reminder of the Ottawa County Safety Council CEO Breakfast at the CIC. Participation in this event helps us qualify for the 4% BWC discount.
Zoning Inspector
The Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Plan for the Miller property at the meeting last night. Bob Hruska also thanked the Streets and Police Departments for keeping the roads open during the recent snow, including Sergeant Young using his personal four-wheel drive vehicle to clear the Johnson’s Island causeway. He would like to see a new “Road Closed by Order of Police” sign to prevent cars from crossing.
Visitor Comments
Dan Kukay, representative from the Main Street Merchants, said the group is looking into banners on Main Street and will bring suggestions forward. They would like to see at least three trash cans in the area of shops and restaurants. The possibility of a Farmer’s Market in the parking lot next to the Orthodox Church was suggested by the group, once per week during the summer season. It could be arts related. Council will have to check on the insurance implications and get back to him.
Bills were reviewed and financial statements for January 2007 were distributed to Council by the Fiscal Officer prior to the meeting. Motion to approve payment of the February Monthly Bill Statement in the amount of $37,363.14 including payroll made by Angie Kukay and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Roll call vote with all voting yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adjourn made by Angie Kukay and seconded by Danis Putzbach. Verbal vote with all voting aye. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm.
APPROVED:
_________________________________
Jacqueline A. Bird, Mayor
Attest:
____________________________________
Kimberly A. Watts, Fiscal Officer
JANUARY 11, 2007
VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD JANUARY 11, 2007
Mayor Jacqueline Bird called the meeting to order at 7:14 p.m. and asked everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Answering roll call were Danis Putzbach, Angie Kukay and Mary Glovinsky. John Starcher, Reba Bishoff and John McDonald were excused.
Also present were: Village Solicitor Jim Barney, Fiscal Officer Kim Watts, Zoning Inspector Bob Hruska, Street Commissioner Bryan Lucas, BPA President Bob Boytim and BPA Board Member Tom Bird. Visitors: Ron Miller, Doug Focht, Deb Biro, Dan Kukay, and Dan Thompson.
Mayor Bird distributed the 2007 Rules of Council for review and approval at the February regular session.
Minutes of the December 14, 2006 regular council meeting were approved as written.
The December 28, 2006 work session was cancelled due to the holiday season.
Mayor Bird delivered the State of the Village Address. (Copy attached)
Bob Boytim complemented the Mayor on the speech.
Councilwoman Kukay gave the first title only reading of proposed Ordinances. Second reading and voting will take place at a Special Meeting, scheduled for Monday, January 15, 2006 at 5:30 pm in the Fire Station.
LEGISLATION
ORDINANCE 21, 2006 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD, STATE OF OHIO, DURING THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2007 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Motion to waive three readings on three separate occasions made by Danis Putzbach and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to retain the emergency clause made by Reba Bishoff and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 21, 2006 made by Reba Bishoff and seconded by Danis Putzbach. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Ordinance 21, 2006 is hereby adopted.
ORDINANCE 22, 2006 – AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING FUNDS IN THE VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Motion to waive three readings on three separate occasions made by John Starcher and seconded by Reba Bishoff. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to retain the emergency clause made by John Starcher and seconded by Danis Putzbach. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 22, 2006 made by John Starcher and seconded by Reba Bishoff. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Ordinance 22, 2006 is hereby adopted.
OLD BUSINESS
Danis Putzbach will work on the Junk Ordinance over the holidays. Chief Fultz and John Starcher will then review.
Council will begin review of the Rules of Council for 2007 and consider changing the meeting time. Mayor Bird researched other communities to see what time they meet. Some earlier than 7:00pm. She asked that Council think about if they want to change the time or leave as is. Decision will be made at January meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Council agreed to cancel the Work Session for the month of December. The next meeting will be on January 11, 2007.
The Planning Commission approved a zoning change from R1 to R2 for 421 East Main Street. It will be turned over to Council for vote at Public Hearing on January 11, 2007 at 6:45 pm. This is the tennis court area of Ron Miller’s property. Neighbors were notified with no objections.
Mayor Bird would like to commend both the Police ad the Fire Department for the Children’s Christmas Party. Very nice job. She received many compliments from the community.
Mary Glovinsky mentioned the James Park restrooms. She will meet with John Starcher and John McDonald to come up with a budget for making them handicap accessible.
Mayor Bird said John Starcher is excused from the January and February meetings.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
Police Chief
Chief Fultz received over $1,000.00 in donations for the Children’s Christmas Party. The Charles Schwartz family donated $500.00 for next year. He thanked everyone for their donations.
Fire Department
Chief Waugh said the Children’s Christmas Party went very well. He thanked Mayor Bird, Kim Watts and Officer Howell for attending the Fire Department Christmas Party. Chief Waugh taught the CPR class this week to the departments. Tanks are getting expired. Chief is researching prices and grants. There is run off in front of the Fire Station, wondering if a catch basin can be installed.
Solicitor
After review of the insurance recommendations, Solicitor Barney suggested that we make sure contractors have an insurance policy instead of using the contract that was provided as a sample. The Driving Rules and Regulations will be given to the Safety Committee to develop a policy pertaining to the Village. Safety Committee will consult with Chief Waugh, Chief Fultz, Bob Biers and Bryan Lucas for their input.
Board of Public Affairs
Bob Boytim commended Chief Fultz and Bryan Lucas for doing a great job with the recent water main break. Mentioned wind power and that Council should look in to this. John Starcher said the County is looking in to this.
Bob Hruska shared information regarding this for private individuals and it will be discussed at the Planning Commission and then brought to Council. John Starcher will contact Kim watts regarding payment to the Board of Public Affairs.
Mayor Bird stated that we received a thank you letter from Bellevue High School thanking Officer Howell and K-9 Alex for their help. She said it was a very nice letter.
Visitor Comments
David Miller from Bay Cliffs Marina expressed the need for an operating permit for the marina. Bob Hruska to handle this issue with David Miller in getting prepared for the Dock Tax.
Motion to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel issue made by Danis Putzbach and seconded by John Starcher. Verbal vote with all voting aye. Regular Session suspended.
Motion to resume Regular Session made by John Starcher and seconded by John McDonald. Verbal vote with all voting aye. Regular Session resumed.
Bills were reviewed and financial statements for November 2006 were distributed to Council by the Fiscal Officer prior to the meeting. Motion to approve payment of the December Monthly Bill Statement in the amount of $104,027.61 including payroll made by Danis Putzbach and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. A roll call vote was taken with all voting yes. John Starcher abstained. Motion carried.
Motion to adjourn made by Angie Kukay and seconded by Danis Putzbach. Verbal vote with all voting aye. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.
APPROVED:
_________________________________
Jacqueline A. Bird, Mayor
Attest:
____________________________________
Kimberly A. Watts, Fiscal Officer
December 14, 2006
VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD DECEMBER 14, 2006
Mayor Jacqueline Bird called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and asked everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Answering roll call were Reba Bishoff, Mary Glovinsky, Angie Kukay, John McDonald, Danis Putzbach and John Starcher.
Also present were: Solicitor Jim Barney, Street Commissioner Bryan Lucas, Zoning Inspector Bob Hruska, Police Chief Greg Fultz, Fire Chief Doug Waugh, and BPA President Robert Boytim. Fiscal Officer Kim Watts was excused. Councilwoman Kukay is taking her place. Visitors: David Miller.
Minutes of the November 9, 2006 regular council meeting were approved as written.
The November 23, 2006 work session was cancelled.
The Council was provided with the service record of Officer Scott Dahlgren for review. He is under consideration for appointment to permanent employee status.
Mayor Bird recommended that Officer Scott Dahlgren be appointed from probationary status to permanent full time status in following Ohio Revised Code. Motion to accept recommendation and appoint Officer Dahlgren from probationary status to permanent full time status made by John Starcher and seconded by John McDonald. Roll call vote with all voting yes. Officer Scott Dahlgren appointed to permanent full time status.
LEGISLATION
ORDINANCE 21, 2006 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD, STATE OF OHIO, DURING THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2007 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Motion to waive three readings on three separate occasions made by Danis Putzbach and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to retain the emergency clause made by Reba Bishoff and seconded by Mary Glovinsky. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 21, 2006 made by Reba Bishoff and seconded by Danis Putzbach. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Ordinance 21, 2006 is hereby adopted.
ORDINANCE 22, 2006 – AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING FUNDS IN THE VILLAGE OF MARBLEHEAD AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Motion to waive three readings on three separate occasions made by John Starcher and seconded by Reba Bishoff. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to retain the emergency clause made by John Starcher and seconded by Danis Putzbach. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 22, 2006 made by John Starcher and seconded by Reba Bishoff. Roll call vote. All voted yes. Motion carried. Ordinance 22, 2006 is hereby adopted.
OLD BUSINESS
Danis Putzbach will work on the Junk Ordinance over the holidays. Chief Fultz and John Starcher will then review.
Council will begin review of the Rules of Council for 2007 and consider changing the meeting time. Mayor Bird researched other communities to see what time they meet. Some earlier than 7:00pm. She asked that Council think about if they want to change the time or leave as is. Decision will be made at January meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Council agreed to cancel the Work Session for the month of December. The next meeting will be on January 11, 2007.
The Planning Commission approved a zoning change from R1 to R2 for 421 East Main Street. It will be turned over to Council for vote at Public Hearing on January 11, 2007 at 6:45 pm. This is the tennis court area of Ron Miller’s property. Neighbors were notified with no objections.
Mayor Bird would like to commend both the Police ad the Fire Department for the Children’s Christmas Party. Very nice job. She received many compliments from the community.
Mary Glovinsky mentioned the James Park restrooms. She will meet with John Starcher and John McDonald to com