Burton Village Council
August 15, 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, Rick Smigelski, David Ondrey, Marcianne Kimpton, Joe Kozial, Chip Hess
Police Report: Officer Smigelski reporting
Officer Smigelski reported that 4284 miles were put on the cruisers last month. There were 9 arrests, 54 traffic stops, and 93 activity calls. Officer Smigelski, LT Michalski, and Chief Nichols have all received NIMS training. The Department has two suspects in the High School break-in/vandalism case of July. The burglary case also has one suspect. Investigations are proceeding.
Mr. Thoreson arrived at 7:04 PM
Engineers Report: Hess and Associates
Mr. Hess reported that a draft of the Burgess and Niple sewer capacity study has been presented to the Board of Public Affairs. The report states that the Village has approximately 18,000 Gallons per Day (GPD) remaining, by EPA estimates that is 60 houses at 300 GPD each. Mr. Paquette noted that according to the last quarterly reading, less than 3% of the homes in the Village used 300 or more gallons per day. Mr. Hess stated that a final draft incorporating some changes and clarifications requested by BPA would be ready by the meeting on 25 August. The Mayor asked that all Council members come to a joint meeting of BPA and Council on the 25 August. The Mayor also asked, with no requirement to attend, that Council meet on 22 August for a planning/working meeting.
Construction work on the Evergreen Street project is proceeding as scheduled. Mr. Hernandez has directed that the contractor not use paving fabric.
Solicitors Report: Thrasher, Dinsmore, and Dolan
Nothing to Report. The judge in the Burton Developers lawsuit will hear an update from parties involved on 26 September. Mr. Ondrey responded to a question about eminent domain by explaining its application as far as the Village was concerned.
Ordinances and Resolutions:
Sandy Humbert introduced Resolution 2005-09, amending the 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, Dan Thoreson Yes.
Sandy Humbert moved to adopt Resolution 2005-09. Judy Beaumier seconded the motion. Roll Call: Sandy Humbert Yes, Judy Beaumier Yes, Dianne Lillibridge Yes, Jeff Coleman Yes, Joe Hernandez Yes, Dan Thoreson Yes.
Resolution 2005-09 passed.
Sandy Humbert introduced Resolution 2005-10, accepting the recommendations of the Budget Commission and authorizing the necessary levies 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, Dan Thoreson Yes.
Sandy Humbert moved to adopt Resolution 2005-10. Judy Beaumier seconded the motion. Roll Call: Sandy Humbert Yes, Judy Beaumier Yes, Dianne Lillibridge Yes, Jeff Coleman Yes, Joe Hernandez Yes, Dan Thoreson Yes.
Resolution 2005-10 passed.
Fiscal Officers Report: C. Paquette
Judy Beaumier moved to approve bills for payment. Sandy Humbert seconded the motion. By voice vote all approved.
Judy Beaumier moved to adopt July Council minutes as written. Jeff Coleman seconded the motion. By voice vote all approved.
Judy Beaumier moved to adopt August Committee minutes as written. Sandy Humbert seconded the motion. By voice vote all approved.
Mr. Paquette offered up a quote by Montrose Wireless for replacing the current cellular telephones with new push to talk phones. Mr. Paquette will determine what termination fees may be necessary.
Committee Reports;
Streets; Joe Hernandez
Mr. Hernandez stated that the Evergreen project was proceeding as reported prior by Mr. Hess.
Mr. Hernandez presented a request from Street Department to purchase a new Kubota B7510 tractor, cab and snow blower for a sum of $14,176.00 including trade-in. Sandy Humbert moved to accept the quote and purchase the tractor. Joe Hernandez seconded the motion. Roll Call: Sandy Humbert Yes, Joe Hernandez Yes, Dianne Lillibridge Yes, Jeff Coleman Yes, Dan Thoreson Yes, Judy Beaumier Yes. Mr. Paquette will furnish purchase order.
Finance; Jeff Coleman
Mr. Coleman will plan on meeting with the Fiscal Officer and the Mayor sometime in the future per the Mayors request.
Parks and Trees; Sandy Humbert
Ms. Humbert reported that Mr. Jim Clarke was explaining to Imperial Tree Service exactly what trees the Village wanted trimmed. Now that Mr. Gilchrist has moved from the Village, the Mayor has begun a search for a replacement commission member.
Board of Public Affairs; Judy Beaumier
Mrs. Beaumier reported that fire hydrants on the Fair grounds had checked out. Mrs. Beaumier repeated the request by BPA for a joint meeting on 25 August. A discussion ensued about possible funding for the sewer plant.
Local Government; Dianne Lillibridge
Berkshire Planning Commission meets in the Council Office at 7:00 PM on 18 August. Mrs. Lillibridge stated that the Township Trustees were still very interested in meeting with the Village Council.
Schools and Fire Department Dan Thoreson
Nothing to Report.
Old Business
Nothing to Report
New Business
Mr. Hernandez announced that he would be running for Council.
Judy Beaumier moved to adjourn the meeting and Sandy Humbert seconded. Council adjourned at 7:45 P.M.