Paulding Village Council met in Regular
Session on February 20, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at the
Finance Director Tope called roll call
with the following members present: Randy Daeger, Roger Sierer, Ronnie
Breedlove, Barb Rife, Sam Jeffery, and Susan Hill. Administrator Wiebe and Solicitor Jones were also
present.
Daeger moved to approve the minutes of
the February 5th meeting, seconded by Jeffery. Vote: all
yea.
Resolution 1196-07 re: Authorizing the Purchase of Supplies for the
Year 2007, was read for the third time. Hill motioned
to approve the legislation, seconded by Breedlove. Vote:
all yea.
Several citizens were present to express
their concerns regarding Ordinance 1355-07.
The majority of those present were retired citizens requesting rates not
be increased so drastically. Wiebe
reiterated that the increase is only on the water portion of the utility
billing, and that the revenues generated from water billings are applied
towards operations and maintenance of the plant. Wiebe also noted that monies generated from
the income tax may only be used for debt reduction, emergency services, and
capital improvements. Citizens inquired
a time frame in which sewer rates will increase. Wiebe relayed that sewer rates will
eventually need to be addressed, but did not have a timeframe for when rates
will be reviewed.
Ordinance 1355-07 re: An Ordinance Establishing the Rates to be
Charged Water Consumers for Service Supplies by the Water Department of the
Village of Paulding, and Repealing Ordinance 1187-98, was read for the third
time.
Rife motioned to table the legislation for further review, seconded by
Hill. Vote: all yea.
Daeger spoke on behalf of the Park Board
meeting that was held February 12th.
The following items were discussed:
·
The Board plans
to request a quote from Nick Martinez to pour a slab at the
·
Reviewed a quote to
construct an addition to the concession stand at
·
Rachel Jones,
Pool Manager, has started the application process for the pool.
·
Recommends all
pool concessions be purchased at Chief Supermarket, unless items are not
available.
Hill motioned to approve the Park Board’s minutes,
seconded by Rife. Vote: all yea.
Wiebe relayed to Council that the Village received six
(6) bids for the Raw Water Valve Project.
The Solicitor and Engineer reviewed the bids and recommend awarding the
contract to Schumm Plumbing from Van Wert.
Solicitor Jones noted that the lowest bidder was not recommended due to
the lack of a Certificate of Compliance to work in the State of
Wiebe noted that a Public Hearing will be held during
the March 19th Council meeting to discuss changing the zoning
classification of
Wiebe relayed to the Solicitor that he has received a
request from a local radio station to air Village Council meetings.
The following
Committee meetings were scheduled:
·
Planning Commission – Wednesday, February 21st
at 4:30pm.
·
Committee of the Whole – Monday, February 26th
at 5:30pm to meet with Marvin Gnagy of URS.
·
Salary & Allowance Board – Tuesday, February 27th
at 5:15pm.
·
Committee of the Whole – Tuesday, February 27th
immediately following the Salary and Allowance Board meeting.
·
Street Committee – Thursday, March 1st at
5:30pm.
·
Ordinance Committee – Tuesday, March 6th
at 5:30pm.
·
PCFA – Wednesday, March 14th at 7:00pm.
Brian Waters was present and inquired of Rite-Aid’s plans for ensuring
the residential area surrounding its proposed site is not affected. Mayor White noted that Rite-Aid
representatives are open to hearing resident concerns and/or recommendations. Mr. Waters was
welcomed to attend a meeting with Rite-Aid representatives to air his concerns.
Russell
Herman requested the Street Committee abolish the one-way alley that runs just
north of
Daeger
motioned to pay the bills, seconded by Sierer.
Vote: all yea.
Hill motioned to adjourn, seconded by Jeffery.
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