Burton Village Council Committee

13 March 2006

           

Meeting called to order by Mayor Fischbach at 6:30 PM

 

Roll Call: Sandy Humbert, No. Jeff Coleman, Yes. James Koster, Yes.

  Judy Beaumier, Yes. Dianne Lillibridge, Yes. Sharon Gingerich, Yes.

 

Visitors: Edna Davis,  Mike Sestak, Tom Clark, Lee Koroshes, Jane Koroshes, Jack Garner, Marcianne Kimpton, Joe Hernandez, David Ward, George Hess.

 

The Mayor recognized visitors. 

Mr. Ward spoke on behalf of the Board of Public Affairs.  The Board is still working on a deal with the Century Village to place the temporary water tank on the parking lot used by the Century Village.  The tank will act as a bladder for the Village water system while the water tower is being painted.  Pressure will be maintained in the system without having to have the plant manned 24 hours a day and pumps will not be running continuously. 

In response to a question about the Cellular antennas on the water tower, Mr. Ward stated that one cellular company has agreed to remove its antenna temporarily while the other has not responded.  Mr. Hicks is pursuing.  A discussion ensued. 

Mr. Koroshes asked Mr. Hess if the gas line project had made any head way about getting the marker flags removed from the park in time for the Easter Egg Hunt.  Mr. Hess will look into it.

 

Fire Department Report;

Chief Sestak provided a monthly fire report to Council members.  The department responded to 10 EMS and 7 fire calls in the Village and 17 EMS and 8 fire calls in Burton Township.  To date this year the fire department has had 115 calls, up 15 from last year.   

Pancakes sales were at 1238 served last Sunday, with the profits of the last dinner going to the family of a Fireman whose son was severely injured two weeks ago in a traffic accident.

The Chief then went on to update Council on the progress of fire code inspections. Inspections are proceeding.  The Bond building on the Century Village has been red flagged as not in compliance.  The fire suppression hoods over the grills and stoves are not up to code.  The Fire Department is holding off citing them until after pancake season.   In the future, Fire Inspections will have fines associated with citations to emphasize the seriousness of the visit.  Ten businesses have been visited and all have had some minor violations.  Council discussed the situation with Chief Sestak.   Mrs. Beaumier asked about getting a copy of the Fire Department audit at the next Fire Department meeting.  Mrs. Beaumier also asked the Chief to break out the number of EMS calls between the nursing home and other.

Chief Sestak asked about the capacity of the temporary water tank with regard to fire fighting.  The tank will be about 6000 gallons that a pumper truck could empty in minutes.  Mr. Hess will meet separately with Mr. Eaton and Chief Sestak to coordinate water-pumping capacity for fire fighting. 

Chief Sestak has offered to have Fire department personnel paint the Village hydrants in the standard color-coding format recommended by the NFPA.  Before doing this, each hydrant would need to be pressure tested.  The Fire Department representative to the BPA will bring this up along with a suggestion to improve hydrants and water lines.  The Mayor asked Mr. Hess and Mrs. Lillibridge to bring it to the Board’s attention.

 

Zoning Inspector: Joe Hernandez

Seven permits have been issued this year mainly concerning garages, fences and signs.  The cars at the Burton Fox Inn do not comply with Village zoning regulations and the matter will be referred to the Police Department.  Mr. Hernandez is looking forward to seeing the McKenna report.  Ms. Gingerich asked Mr. Hernandez about the Pool problem on Seco Blvd.  Mr. Koster explained that Huntington Bank Mortgage now owned the property.  Mr. Hernandez will investigate.   This is a repeat problem from a year ago.

 

The Mayor asked Mr. Hess to explain the project planning on Claridon Troy Road.  Mr. Hess stated that he and the Mayor had met with the County engineer to discuss a proposal that would extend the planned paving of Claridon Troy Road north of the Village line into the Village a short way.  The Village Engineer would survey and create a plan to repair any existing water drainage problems and some broken pavement in the Village so that the paving could take place.  Council asked what the mutual benefit of the project was and where the water drainage problem was.  Mr. Hess stated that he would not be able to answer that question until he had surveyed the area and made a plan.  Mr. Paquette asked how this fit in with any five year capital improvement plans of the Village.  Mr. Koster recommended that Mr. Hess, Mr. Eaton, Mr. Rose, and Mr. Paquette meet with him on Friday to look over the project and the five-year plan.  Mayor Fischbach directed him to wait until next week because he, the Mayor, was not available to attend this week.

 

Mrs. Kimpton asked if something was going to be done about the driveway and hydrant on West Center Street at the Burton Scot driveway.  Mrs. Kimpton asked if the hydrant was still working.  The Mayor asked Mr. Hess to investigate with the Board of Public Affairs.

 

Committees:

Local Government and BPA; Dianne Lillibridge

Mrs. Lillibridge reported that Frank McBride, Road Superintendent of Burton Township resigned at the last meeting.  Mrs. Lillibridge also reported that the Township expressed thanks to Mr. Rose for his cooperation and help with Township projects.

The Mayor stated that he had met with Lou Mucci.  Mrs. Lillibridge added that she would like to meet with the Township to discuss annexation.  The area north of the Village to Fisher Road west of the Claridon Troy Road is the area being considered for annexation.  Mrs. Gingerich suggested a JED.  Council discussed and Mrs. Lillibridge will set up a meeting in April.

The Berkshire Community Planning Association will meet on Thursday next.

 

Parks and Forestry and Cemetery; Sandy Humbert

Not Available.

 

Streets; James Koster

Spring cleanup is tentatively scheduled for May 6.  Universal is the only company that has responded.  Mr. Rose is still waiting for a proposal on Brush pickup.  Pole Barn construction is well underway.  Price of concrete is locked in for the year.

 

Finance; Jeff Coleman

Nothing to Report.

 

Fire Department; Judy Beaumier

Mrs. Beaumier asked Edna Davis about the school meeting.  The Berkshire school board is going to auction off Troy school.  Mrs. Beaumier will be attending the next Fire Department meeting. 

 

Audit Review Board/Grants; Sharon Gingerich

Nothing to Report.

 

Mayor’s Report;

The Mayor reported that he attended the Chamber of Commerce dinner meeting on Thursday March 2.  He was invited to speak but ended up trying to provide the Village Council point of view on painting pancakes on the water tower.  The Mayor reported that Mrs. Lovas monopolized the conversation and he was able to provide only limited input.   The Mayor informed Council that in his opinion the matter should be put to rest, no pancakes will be painted on the water tower.  Mrs. Kimpton suggested painting a mural on the building side facing the park.  The mural could be of a sugar bush and could utilize the talents of the Berkshire High School art classes.  Council thought this was a great idea.  Mrs. Beaumier also suggested a Smithsonian style designation for the Log Cabin on the square.  The Log Cabin is quoted as the oldest municipally owned cabin like it in the state.

 

Old Business;

Mrs. Beaumier asked the Council to obtain the free Geauga County Bicentennial banners from the County.  Mrs. Beaumier asked Mr. Koster to coordinate with the Street Department to put up the ten banners if available.

Mr. Paquette asked if Mrs. Gingerich had received the DUNS number, she has.  A motor vehicle license check through the state of Ohio will cost approximately $2.00 each individual and will require each employee to get a notarized release.  Mrs. Gingerich stated that she is a notary and would be available on Fridays.   The Audit Committee will meet with Mr. Paquette on 23 March at 10 AM.

 

New Business;

The Mayor will write a proclamation for Bryce Freeman to celebrate his victory as a State Champion in high school wrestling. 

 

Mr. Koster recommended allowing the monitoring wells be drilled on the Village  property next to the CITGO station provided the property is returned to its normal state.

 

Judy Beaumier moved to enter executive session to discuss personnel issues.  Jeff Coleman seconded the motion.  Roll Call: Judy Beaumier – Yes, Jeff Coleman – Yes, Sharon Gingerich – Yes, James Koster – Yes, Dianne Lillibridge – Yes. Entered executive session at 8:24 PM.

 

Judy Beaumier moved to leave executive session.  Jeff Coleman seconded the motion.  Roll Call: Judy Beaumier – Yes, Jeff Coleman – Yes, Sharon Gingerich – Yes, James Koster – Yes, Dianne Lillibridge – Yes.  Left executive session at 8:43 PM.

 

Judy Beaumier moved to adjourn the meeting, Jim Koster seconded.

Meeting adjourned at 8:43 PM

 

 

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