March 27, 2006
Mayor Fischbach called the meeting to order at 6:34PM
Roll Call: Sandy Humbert, Yes. James Koster, Yes. Jeff Coleman, Yes.
Sharon Gingerich, Yes. Judy Beaumier, Yes. Dianne Lillibridge, Yes.
Visitors: Marcianne Kimpton, Todd Hicks, Chip Hess, Lee Koroshes, Jane Koroshes, Sue Wayman, Keith Steele, Marie Lovas, Glen Miller, Edna Davis.
Police Report:
Chief Nichols reported 2800 miles were put on the cruisers last month with 39 traffic stops, 5 arrests, and 86 calls. Chief Nichols thanked Scott Weber/Gunrunner for the donation of two bulletproof vests. Chief spoke to Mr. Weber personally and sent a card. Mr. Weber indicated to the Chief that he might have two more to be donated. Chief Nichols also thanked Ms. Gingerich for her assistance in obtaining the vests. Chief Nichols briefly touched upon the number of parking tickets given in the Village and some complaints that Mr. Weber had received.
Engineers Report:
Mr. Hess reported that he has submitted qualification requests to three engineering firms to do the design and planning of the wastewater treatment plant expansion. The three firms are Burgess and Niple, Floyd Brown and ARCADIS.
Mr. Hess and the Mayor will be meeting with the Orwell Gas line project managers on Wednesday at Belles Restaurant to discuss the project. Mr. Hess is reviewing the plans and has asked the project manager not to go forward through the park until after the April 15 Easter Egg Hunt. The Project looks like it will begin work in June.
Water tower painting project is moving forward. Mr. Hess deferred to Mr. Hicks to cover the problems with the cellular antenna.
Mr. Hess has completed a survey of the North Cheshire street project. Lynn Rose is doing some dye testing to determine the flow of one the storm sewer catch basins. Mr. Hess will make some suggestions to alleviate possible drainage problems.
Solicitors Report:
Mr. Todd Hicks reported that T-Mobile is holding out for the Village to pay for removing the antenna. As a concession, T-mobile is willing pay up front for removing the antenna and charge back the cost to the Village by reducing rent payments until the charge is covered. The Mayor asked Mr. Hicks to investigate that possibility. Council discussed.
Mr. Hicks reminded Council that the Planning Commission meets April 3 to discuss adult entertainment zoning and possibly make a recommendation to Council for legislation.
Mr. Coleman interjected with a question to Chief Nichols asking if it would be possible for an officer to donate some time to After Prom Party. The Chief agreed to find a volunteer.
Resolutions and Ordinances:
Judy Beaumier introduced Ordinance 2129-06 authorizing the Mayor and the Fiscal Officer to enter into an agreement with the City of Akron Ohio for certain properties associated with the Village wastewater treatment plant and declaring an emergency. Sandy Humbert moved to waive readings and Jeff Coleman seconded the motion. Roll Call: Sandy Humbert Yes, Jeff Coleman Yes, Sharon Gingerich Yes, James Koster Yes, Dianne Lillibridge Yes, Judy Beaumier Yes.
Sandy Humbert moved to adopt Ordinance 2129-06 and Jeff Coleman seconded the motion. Roll Call: Sandy Humbert Yes, Jeff Coleman Yes, Sharon Gingerich Yes, James Koster Yes, Dianne Lillibridge Yes, Judy Beaumier Yes.
Ordinance 2129-06 is adopted.
Judy Beaumier introduced Resolution 2006-07 authorizing the Fiscal Officer to transfer appropriated funds from D08 Garden Street Issue 2 Fund to E01 Water Operating Fund and declaring an emergency. Sandy Humbert moved to waive readings and Jeff Coleman seconded the motion. Roll Call: Sandy Humbert Yes, Jeff Coleman Yes, Sharon Gingerich Yes, James Koster Yes, Dianne Lillibridge Yes, Judy Beaumier Yes.
Sandy Humbert moved to adopt Resolution 2006-07 and Judy Beaumier seconded the motion. Roll Call: Sandy Humbert Yes, Judy Beaumier Yes, Sharon Gingerich Yes, James Koster Yes, Dianne Lillibridge Yes, Jeff Coleman Yes.
Resolution 2006-07 is adopted.
Jeff Coleman introduced Resolution 2006-08 approving the Geauga County Final Plan including an amendment to section (IX) pertaining to Wireless 9-1-1 and declaring an emergency. Jeff Coleman moved to waive readings and Sandy Humbert seconded the motion. Roll Call: Jeff Coleman Yes, Sandy Humbert Yes, Sharon Gingerich Yes, James Koster Yes, Dianne Lillibridge Yes, Judy Beaumier Yes.
Judy Beaumier moved to adopt Resolution 2006-08 and Jeff Coleman seconded the motion. Roll Call: Judy Beaumier Yes, Jeff Coleman Yes, Sandy Humbert Yes, Sharon Gingerich Yes, James Koster Yes, Dianne Lillibridge Yes.
Resolution 2006-08 adopted.
The Mayor requested that Council approve the payment of all approved invoices. Sandy Humbert moved to approve paying of approved invoices and Judy Beaumier seconded the motion. By voice vote, motion passed.
Judy Beaumier moved to approve the February Council meeting minutes as written. Sandy Humbert seconded the motion. By voice vote, motion passed.
Judy Beaumier moved to approve March Committee minutes as written. Sharon Gingerich seconded the motion. By voice vote, motion passed.
Fiscal Officer asked for Council approval to purchase a new Chevrolet Impala police car through the cooperative purchasing agreement with the State of Ohio. Sandy Humbert moved to allow the Fiscal Officer to purchase a new patrol car as budgeted. Jeff Coleman seconded the motion. By voice vote, motion passed.
The Fiscal Officer also informed Council of his intention, with their permission, to purchase a printer/fax for the Street Department in their guise as Emergency Village Office.
Village Council authorized the Police Department to purchase a new door and frame for the Police department outside entrance.
Committee Reports:
Street Committee- James Koster
Mr. Koster reported that Street Department is cleaning storm sewers and catch basins as the weather breaks. The Department will be dye testing some storm sewers on North Cheshire. Spring Clean Up is scheduled for May 6. Brush pickup is tentatively scheduled for May 8 but that may change as more bids come in. Street Department is taking street painting quotes. Mr. Rose is investigating the cost of hiring a company to aerate the roots of trees in the Park. This type of maintenance is usually done every three to five years.
Mrs. Lillibridge brought up a concern from Mrs. Harrington who lives at the corner of Ford and North Cheshire. Mr. Koster is aware of the problem and will contact Mrs. Harrington.
Mrs. Beaumier asked if the Street Department would look into organizing the signs coming into the Village. Signs refer to organizational signs such as Rotary, Chamber, etc. Mr. Koster noted her request.
Finance Committee Jeff Coleman
Mr. Coleman reported that he had reviewed sections of the revenue and expenditure report provided to him. His conclusion was that the budget is in order and on track expenditure wise.
Forestry and Parks Sandy Humbert
Nothing to Report. Tree trimming around the Village is completed for the most part. Asplundh and CEI tried to cooperate with the Village and replaced one overly aggressive crew of trimmers with a more seasoned professional group upon the Villages request.
The Fiscal Officer suggested that the tree commission coordinate with the Street Department for proper selection of trees to aerate and which fund will pay.
Mrs. Beaumier asked if special care could be taken to trim back the foliage around the gazebo.
BPA and Local Government Dianne Lillibridge
Mrs. Lillibridge reported that the Fire Hydrant on West Center is being fixed. The water tanker to supplement the water system when the tower is painted is currently planned to be placed on the Century Village grounds. The tanker will not be able to keep up with the demand of a fire pumper truck. Chief Sestak is aware of this and will modify his mutual aid call to offset. Number 2 well pump has been rebuilt and is back in service.
Mrs. Lillibridge reported that County Engineer Phillips met with Burton Township to discuss funding for road projects in the Township.
May 13 is trash day at the Fair Grounds for the Township.
The official date of the joint meeting between Burton Village and Burton Township is April 12 at 7:00 PM in the township hall.
Berkshire Community Planning Commission met at Claridon and was poorly attended. Most of the meeting was spent on wording of the goals produced at the last meeting. Consensus seemed to be to maintain health, land and water protection in the township. Mrs. Lillibridge requested more input from the community and Council. A discussion ensued. Mrs. Beaumier asked about the draft from McKenna and Associates. Burton is listed as location to sight starter homes and have no trucks.
Fire Department Judy Beaumier
Mrs. Beaumier recounted that the Department is performing maintenance upon its trucks and equipment.
Arts Antiques and Autumn festival is canceled until 2007.
Schools Chamber of Commerce - Mayor Fischbach
Nothing to Report.
Grants and Audit Committee Sharon Gingerich
Ms. Gingerich noted that the Audit Review Committee has taken a life of its own and no longer requires her guidance. The Audit Committee will be submitting its report to Mr. Coleman. Mrs. Gingerich asked the Mayor for another Committee assignment.
Ms. Gingerich still looking into possible grants for the wastewater treatment plant expansion.
Old Business:
The Mayor reiterated the joint meeting with the Township will be to discuss the possible annexation and JEDD with them. A discussion ensued.
The Mayor asked if anyone else had old business to discuss. Mr. Durham of East Center Street stated that he had a problem with a sewer lateral connection that he suspected was illegal or improperly connected. The Mayor directed him to go before the Board of Public Affairs on April 11 with his issue. The Mayor also informed Mr. Durham that the usual time to address the Council is at Committee meetings on the second Monday of the month.
The Mayor then acknowledged representatives of the Burton Chamber of Commerce and allotted 5 minutes for them to speak. Mr. Steele, Mrs. Wayman and Mrs. Lovas presented a series of letters from some supporters of painting the water tower with a stack of pancakes design. A discussion ensued.
Mrs. Lovas asked for clarification regarding use of the Park this summer for the Bicentennial Picnic scheduled for 18 June. Council and Mr. Hess explained that the water tower was being painted starting around 1 June. A steel frame and canvas tent structure would cover the tower while sandblasting and would remain on the tower until the sandblasting and cleaning is complete. Two crane trucks/portable towers will be located in the park in close proximity to the water tower to support the cellular antennas while the project is taking place. On the south end of the park, work will be proceeding to place a high-pressure gas line. The line will run underground, no open ditches are expected. Council did not expect work to be done on Sundays but weather will drive the tower repainting so it is possible. Council did agree to ask the tower painters not to work on June 18 or June 25. The Mayor recommended that the picnic be moved to Century Village. A discussion ensued.
New Business:
Mrs. Lillibridge asked that Council discuss updating the Comprehensive plan for the Village. The Mayor and Mr. Coleman felt that the Village should wait until McKenna Associates had made its recommendations to the Berkshire Community Planning Commission. Mrs. Lillibridge wanted the Village to supply some guidance to McKenna before the report is completed so that the Village was better represented. A brief discussion took place.
The Bicentennial Picnic issue was revisited. Council does not intend to stop or delay work to repaint the water tower and cannot delay or stop the work on the high-pressure gas line. Mrs. Lovas and the other Chamber of Commerce representatives were directed to bring their tower painting design before the Board of Public Affairs.
Mrs. Lillibridge asked Council to form a special subcommittee to look into obtaining a Village Hall. The Mayor endorsed the idea and asked for volunteers. Mrs. Lillibridge, Mr. Koster and the Mayor are on the Committee.
A request was made to the Village Council asking if the Village would be agreeable to giving a donation for refurbishment of the Elementary School Playground. The Council discussed the idea and a vote of preliminary support was taken. Sandy Humbert For, Jeff Coleman For, Judy Beaumier Against, Dianne Lillibridge For, James Koster For, Sharon Gingerich Against.
Sandy Humbert moved to adjourn the meeting and Judy Beaumier seconded. Council adjourned at 8:15 PM
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Mayor Fischbach Fiscal Officer