Burton Village Special Council

July 11, 2005

 

Mayor Fischbach called the meeting to order at 7:00PM

 

Roll Call: Sandy Humbert, Yes. Joe Hernandez, Yes. Jeff Coleman, No.

Dan Thoreson, Yes. Judy Beaumier, Yes. Dianne Lillibridge, Yes.

 

Visitors: Edna Davis, Jim Koster, Jerry Rouge, Dorothy Johnson, Marcianne Kimpton, Mike Sestak, David Ondrey

 

Sandy Humbert moved to enter executive session to discuss pending litigation.  Joe Hernandez seconded the motion.  Roll Call: Sandy Humbert – Yes, Joe Hernandez – Yes, Judy Beaumier – Yes, Dan Thoreson – Yes, Dianne Lillibridge – Yes.  Entered executive session at 7:04 PM.

 

Judy Beaumier moved to leave executive session at 7:15 PM.  Sandy Humbert seconded the motion. Roll Call: Judy Beaumier – Yes, Sandy Humbert – Yes, Joe Hernandez – Yes, Dan Thoreson –Yes, Dianne Lillibridge – Yes.

 

The Mayor recognized Visitors:

Mr. Rouge, Mrs. Kimpton and Mrs. Johnson stated that they were here to observe and answer question pertaining to the Cemetery Board long-range plan and budget.  Mr. Hernandez praised the completeness of the request and asked what they thought they could use this year.  Mr. Paquette and Mr. Rouge worked out a plan to increase the Cemetery fund by $8,200.  The Mayor expressed concern about the potential falling monuments in the Cemetery and directed the Fiscal Officer to find a $10,000 increase for the Cemetery to be presented to Council at the next meeting.

 

Fire Department Report:

Chief Sestak reported that the total calls for this year is 351, 35 calls this month split 7 EMS runs and 4 fire in the Village and 10 EMS and 5 fire in Burton Township.  Chief Sestak stated that it was rather calm.

 

Committee Reports;

 

Parks and Trees; Sandy Humbert

Nothing to report.  The Mayor asked the Fiscal Officer to contact the Chamber of Commerce about the hold harmless clause for the watering of the plants.

 

Streets; Joe Hernandez

Mr. Hernandez stated that the Evergreen project road widening would take place this week.

 

Mr. Hernandez stated that the Street Department had taken over watering of the hanging flower baskets.  Mr. Hernandez asked that the $2,500 earmarked for the Chamber of Commerce be transferred to the Street Department to defray costs of watering.  The Mayor had a question about the cost of the watering because he was under the impression that it would be of little or no cost to the Village and would save the $2500 for other uses.  Mr. Paquette noted that there were 71 hanging baskets that take two employees 3 hours to water.  Mr. Paquette also relayed Mr. Coleman and Mrs. Lovas’ request for payment of the $2500 not paid in 2004.  No action was taken.

 

Finance; Jeff Coleman

Not available to report

 

Schools and Fire Department – Dan Thoreson

Mr. Thoreson reported that Berkshire School District has had several teachers, coaches and administrators leave because of the present fiscal situation.

 

Board of Public Affairs; Judy Beaumier

Mrs. Beaumier noted that she would be attending the BPA meeting on 12 July 2005 and had nothing else to report.

 

Local Government; Dianne Lillibridge

Mrs. Lillibridge noted that the Township was dealing with complaints about the Newbury Gravel pit being operated at the wrong time of day and several other complaints. 

 

The Berkshire planning committee will be meeting with all three consultants bidding on the study at the July meeting.

 

Fiscal Officers Report: C. Paquette

Mr. Paquette reported that only ordinance 2113-05 needed to be passed at this meeting.  The other resolutions and ordinances need to be considered but were not time sensitive.  In view of Council’s request to increase funding to Cemetery, Mr. Paquette withdrew Resolution 2005-06, amending the 2005 appropriation, until the next Council meeting.  Mr. Paquette also recommended consideration of Ordinances 2114-05, repaving the library parking lot, and ordinance 2116-05, repealing ordinance 1938-98.   Mr. Paquette informed Council that funding was already available for a snow tractor, the paving project, and cost increases in the Evergreen Street Project.  Mr. Paquette stated that increases in a project like Evergreen Street were to be expected and 10 to 15% would not be unreasonable.

 

Ordinances and Resolutions

Sandy Humbert introduced Resolution 2005-04 authorizing the Fiscal Officer to transfer funds from B17 Income tax fund to B01 Street, B05 Police, B03 Cemetery, D04 Street Capitalization, D05 Sidewalks and D06 Facilities Capitalization and declaring an emergency.  Ms. Humbert moved to waive further readings.  Joe Hernandez seconded the motion.  Roll Call: Sandy Humbert – Yes, Joe Hernandez – Yes, Judy Beaumier – Yes, Dan Thoreson – Yes, Dianne Lillibridge – Yes.

 

Mr. Thoreson moved to adopt.  Ms. Humbert seconded the motion. Roll Call: Dan Thoreson – Yes, Sandy Humbert – Yes, Dianne Lillibridge – Yes, Joe Hernandez – Yes, Judy Beaumier – Yes.

Resolution 2005-04 passed.

 

Resolution 2005-05, authorizing the Fiscal Officer to transfer appropriated funds from E01 Water Operating to E6A Bond Retirement, E13 Water Distribution and E15 Water Replacement funds and declaring an emergency,  introduced by Sandy Humbert.  Sandy Humbert moved to waive further readings.  Judy Beaumier seconded the motion.  Roll Call: Sandy Humbert – Yes, Judy Beaumier – Yes, Joe Hernandez – Yes, Dianne Lillibridge – Yes, Dan Thoreson – Yes.

 

Sandy Humbert moved to adopt.  Judy Beaumier seconded the motion.  Roll Call: Sandy Humbert – Yes, Judy Beaumier – Yes, Dianne Lillibridge – Yes, Dan Thoreson – Yes, Joe Hernandez – Yes.

Resolution 2005-05 passed.

 

Resolution 2005-07, authorizing the Fiscal Officer to transfer appropriated funds from B10 Safety Security Services Wages to General Fund and from General Fund (A01) to Police Operating Fund (B05), Permissive Tax Fund (B09) to General Fund (A01), Admissions Tax Fund (B11) to General Fund (A01) and General Fund (A01) to Water Operating Fund (E01) and declaring an emergency, introduced by Judy Beaumier.  Sandy Humbert moved to waive readings. Judy Beaumier seconded the motion. Roll Call: Sandy Humbert – Yes, Judy Beaumier – Yes, Joe Hernandez – Yes, Dianne Lillibridge – Yes, Dan Thoreson – Yes.

 

Sandy Humbert moved to adopt.  Judy Beaumier seconded the motion.  Roll Call: Sandy Humbert – Yes, Judy Beaumier – Yes, Joe Hernandez – Yes, Dianne Lillibridge – Yes, Dan Thoreson – Yes.

Resolution 2005-07 passed.

 

Resolution 2005-08, providing approval for an assignment of the franchise and the cable system to Time Warner NY Cable LLC and declaring an emergency, introduced by Sandy Humbert.  Sandy Humbert moved to waive readings.  Joe Hernandez seconded the motion.  Roll Call: Sandy Humbert – Yes, Joe Hernandez – Yes, Judy Beaumier – Yes, Dianne Lillibridge – Yes, Dan Thoreson – Yes.

 

Sandy Humbert moved to adopt.  Judy Beaumier seconded the motion.  Roll Call: Sandy Humbert – Yes, Judy Beaumier – Yes, Joe Hernandez – Yes, Dianne Lillibridge – Yes, Dan Thoreson – Yes.

Resolution 2005-08 passed.

 

Judy Beaumier moved to waive readings on Ordinance 2113-05, adopting the tax budget for Fiscal Year 2006, and declaring an emergency. Joe Hernandez seconded the motion.  Roll Call: Judy Beaumier – Yes, Joe Hernandez – Yes, Sandy Humbert – Yes, Dianne Lillibridge – Yes, Dan Thoreson – Yes.

 

Sandy Humbert moved to adopt.  Judy Beaumier seconded the motion.  Roll Call: Sandy Humbert – Yes, Judy Beaumier – Yes, Joe Hernandez – Yes, Dianne Lillibridge – Yes, Dan Thoreson – Yes.

Ordinance 2113-05 is adopted.

 

Ordinance 2114-05, authorizing the Mayor and the Fiscal Officer to enter into an agreement to pay for half of the cost to improve storm drainage and repave the Burton Public Library parking lot, not to exceed $12,000.00 and declaring an emergency, was introduced by Dan Thoreson and placed on first reading.

 

Judy Beaumier introduced Ordinance 2115-05, adopting the Geauga County All Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan representing various political subdivisions in Geauga County.  Judy Beaumier moved to waive readings.  Sandy Humbert seconded the motion. Roll Call: Judy Beaumier – Yes, Sandy Humbert – Yes, Joe Hernandez – Yes, Dianne Lillibridge – Yes, Dan Thoreson – Yes.

 

Sandy Humbert moved to adopt.  Judy Beaumier seconded the motion.  Roll Call: Sandy Humbert – Yes, Judy Beaumier – Yes, Joe Hernandez – Yes, Dianne Lillibridge – Yes, Dan Thoreson – Yes.

Ordinance 2115-05 is adopted.

 

Mayor’s Report:

Mayor reported that the Auditors were pleased with the current progress of the Audit and had no negative comments. 

 

Old Business:

Council was provided with copies of Ohio Revised Code Section 124.38 and 124.39 regarding the pay out of sick leave upon retirement.  Mr. Thoreson asked if these needed to incorporated into the Village codified ordinances.  Mr. Paquette stated that Village ordinances refer to these sections of the ORC.  Further discussion ensued.

 

New Business:

Ms. Humbert asked if the Antiques and Art show scheduled for September in the Park needed special permission from Council.  Mr. Paquette stated that since the Chamber of Commerce was sponsoring the event, a permit was issued at no charge.

Mr. Paquette brought up some areas of consideration for the show; trash pick up for Saturday and Sunday needs to be coordinated between the Chamber and the Street Department, will there need to be an increased police presence (on foot, bike or mounted), and will the Park and Trees committee be concerned with landscape repair in the park. 

 

Mrs. Lillibridge moved to allow the Fiscal Officer to rent an off site locker for storage of records in the Village.  Sandy Humbert seconded the motion.  By voice vote all approved.

 

Dan Thoreson moved to adjourn the meeting and Sandy Humbert seconded.  Council adjourned at 8:00 PM

 

 

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Mayor Fischbach                                            Fiscal Officer