Burton Village Council
July 18, 2005
Mayor Fischbach called the meeting to order at 7:00PM
Roll Call: Sandy Humbert, Yes. Joe Hernandez, Yes. Jeff Coleman, Yes. Dan Thoreson, No. Judy Beaumier, Yes. Dianne Lillibridge, Yes.
Visitors: Edna Davis, Chip Hess, Rick Smigelski, David Ondrey, Dorothy Johnson
Police Report: Officer Smigelski reporting
Officer Smigelski reported that 3517 miles were put on the cruisers last month. There were 14 arrests, 56 traffic stops, and 101 activity calls.
The Mayor noted that the Burton Middlefield Rotary had donated two defibulators to the Police department. Council expressed its thanks to the Rotary for the gift. Officer Smigelski reported that most patrol officers had received training on the devices. Mr. Paquette added a thank you to Officer Smigelski for making needed repairs to the patrol car himself and saving the Village money.
Engineers Report: Hess and Associates
Mr. Hess reported that Evergreen Street paving bids had been opened on Friday July 15, 2005 and that Ronyak Paving was the low bidder. Mr. Hess recommended that Ronyak be awarded the bid. Sandy Humbert introduced an Ordinance number 2117-05, accepting Ronyak Bros. Paving Co. bid of 82,345.00 for the paving and curbing of Evergreen Street per contract and authorizing the Mayor and Fiscal Officer to enter into a contract with Ronyak Bros. Paving for the bid amount and declaring an emergency. Sandy Humbert moved to waive readings and Judy Beaumier seconded the motion. Roll Call: Sandy Humbert Yes, Judy Beaumier Yes, Dianne Lillibridge Yes, Jeff Coleman Yes, Joe Hernandez Yes.
Sandy Humbert moved to adopt Ordinance 2117-05 and Judy Beaumier seconded the motion. Roll Call: Sandy Humbert Yes, Judy Beaumier Yes, Dianne Lillibridge Yes, Jeff Coleman Yes, Joe Hernandez Yes.
Ordinance 2117-05 passed.
Mrs. Beaumier asked if the $2500 for engineering fees was in that budget. Mr. Paquette explained that the engineering fees were a separate item.
Solicitors Report: Thrasher, Dinsmore, and Dolan
Mr. Ondrey reported that he was still working on the storm sewer easement for Evergreen Street.
Mrs. Beaumier asked Mr. Ondrey about the hold harmless clause the Village had asked for from the Chamber of Commerce for watering the flowerpots in the Village. Mr. Coleman responded that a letter from the Village (solicitor) to the Chamber of Commerce and Burton Floral and Garden had been sent stating that the Village would take it as implied that a hold harmless clause was in effect if the Chamber did not respond in five days. No response was received.
Ordinances and Resolutions:
Judy Beaumier introduced Ordinance 2116-05, repealing Ordinance 1938-98 covering payment of $2,500 annually to the Burton Chamber of Commerce for the flower project and declaring an emergency. Judy Beaumier moved to waive readings. Sandy Humbert seconded the motion. Roll Call: Judy Beaumier Yes, Sandy Humbert Yes, Dianne Lillibridge Yes, Jeff Coleman Yes, Joe Hernandez Yes.
Sandy Humbert moved to adopt Ordinance 2116-05. Judy Beaumier seconded the motion. Roll Call: Sandy Humbert Yes, Judy Beaumier Yes, Dianne Lillibridge Yes, Jeff Coleman Yes, Joe Hernandez Yes.
Ordinance 2116-05 passed.
Sandy Humbert introduced Resolution 2005-06, amending the Fiscal Year 2005 budget and declaring an emergency. Sandy Humbert moved to waive readings. Judy Beaumier seconded the motion. Roll Call: Sandy Humbert Yes, Judy Beaumier Yes, Dianne Lillibridge Yes, Jeff Coleman Yes, Joe Hernandez Yes.
Sandy Humbert moved to adopt Resolution 2005-06. Judy Beaumier seconded the motion. Roll Call: Sandy Humbert Yes, Judy Beaumier Yes, Dianne Lillibridge Yes, Jeff Coleman Yes, Joe Hernandez Yes.
Resolution 2005-06 passed.
Joe Hernandez moved to waive further readings on Ordinance 2114-05, financial assistance from the Village for paving the library parking lot. Sandy Humbert seconded the motion. Roll Call: Joe Hernandez Yes, Sandy Humbert Yes, Dianne Lillibridge Yes, Judy Beaumier Yes, Jeff Coleman Yes.
Sandy Humbert moved to adopt Ordinance 2114-05. Judy Beaumier seconded the motion. Roll Call: Sandy Humbert Yes, Judy Beaumier Yes, Dianne Lillibridge Yes, Jeff Coleman Yes, Joe Hernandez Yes.
Ordinance 2114-05 passed.
Fiscal Officers Report: C. Paquette
Sandy Humbert moved to approve bills for payment. Jeff Coleman seconded the motion. By voice vote all approved.
Judy Beaumier moved to adopt June Council minutes as written. Jeff Coleman seconded the motion. By voice vote all approved.
Judy Beaumier moved to adopt July Special Council minutes as written. Sandy Humbert seconded the motion. By voice vote all approved.
Committee Reports;
Streets; Joe Hernandez
Mr. Hernandez stated that the Evergreen project was proceeding as reported prior by Mr. Hess and Mr. Ondrey. Mr. Hernandez and Mr. Coleman asked if the timetable for the project could be moved up from a 1 August start. Mr. Hess stated that he would contact Ronyak and see what was possible but the current bid document gave them until the end of August to complete the work.
Recommendations for a sidewalk tractor and snow blower await the return of Mr. Rose from leave.
Finance; Jeff Coleman
Mr. Coleman had questions about health insurance coverage and the possibility of changing insurers. Ms. Humbert stated that previous health insurance changes had not gone through because of preexisting conditions in some employees. A discussion ensued. Ms. Humbert suggested contacting Judy Purcell to get copies of the health form releases filled out by our employees in the past to get comparisons.
Parks and Trees; Sandy Humbert
Nothing to report.
Board of Public Affairs; Judy Beaumier
Mrs. Beaumier reported that the contract with Burgess and Niple has been let for a sewer study. Mrs. Beaumier also reported that the BPA discussed phase protection of motors and the tap fees for the AGAPE school.
Local Government; Dianne Lillibridge
Nothing to Report.
Schools and Fire Department Dan Thoreson
Not available to Report.
Old Business
Mr. Coleman asked about the four-day fall Arts and Antiques Festival. Mr. Paquette stated that a permit has been granted at no charge.
New Business
Mr. Coleman reported that the Burton Chamber of Commerce has informally requested payment of $2,500 for each year that they do not have a record of receiving the money. The Mayor and Council did not express any favorable view in providing any funds to the Chamber other than the $2500 budgeted for this year.
Mrs. Beaumier and Mr. Coleman initiated a discussion concerning sidewalk repairs. Village regulations state that residents are responsible for repairs to existing sidewalks but the Village has consistently done the repairs for them. Mr. Hernandez stated that some repairs could be expected to fall to the Village if the installation was by us and faulty. Mrs. Beaumier included snow removal in the discussion, as something that is a residents responsibility but has been performed by the Village.
Mrs. Beaumier asked the Solicitor and Council when BPA and Council could have another joint meeting. The Mayor indicated that a joint meeting should wait until the results of the Burgess Niple study are complete. Mr. Hess thought that it would be done before the next meeting.
Judy Beaumier moved to adjourn the meeting and Sandy Humbert seconded. Council adjourned at 7:40 PM