Paulding Village Council met in Regular Session on March 19, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building.  Mayor Greg White called the meeting to order.

 

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. 

 

Breedlove moved to approve the minutes of the March 5th meeting, seconded by Jeffery.  Vote:  all yea.

 

Ordinance 1358-07 re:  An Ordinance Designating that Two-Way Motor Vehicle Traffic shall be Permitted in the Alley between Lots Number 140 and 139 (South Side of Alley) and Lots Number 133 and 134 (North Side of Alley) of the Original Plat of the Village of Paulding, Ohio (said Alley being between North Williams Street and North Cherry Street), was read for the first time.

 

Hill spoke on behalf of the Ordinance Committee meeting that was held March 6th.  The Committee discussed the following:

1)      Sign Ordinance

Ø      Recommend amending the current sign ordinance to prohibit: 

·         Erecting signs to trees, rocks, posts, curbs, utility poles, street signs, etc.

·         Yard signs in Village right-of-way other than those that serve a public purpose.

·         Abandoned commercial signs.

·         Hazardous signs.

·         Dilapidated or neglected signs.

Ø      The Committee also recommends including provisions for real estate, political, casual sale, and event signs.

 

2)      McDonald’s Restaurant Access

Ø      Recommend amending the current McDonald’s entrance/exit ordinance to include:

·         Designating the south drive as “entrance only/no exit”.

·         Recommend either closing the north exit on Williams Street or modifying the exit to include a directional curb.

·         Post ordinance number under “No Left Turn” sign on north exit.

 

3)      Village of Paulding Historic Home Designation

Ø      Create an ordinance to allow residents to apply for Village of Paulding Historic Home Designation.

 

Hill requested a Committee of the Whole meeting be scheduled to discuss the sign ordinance.

 

            Daeger spoke on behalf of the Finance Committee’s March 13th meeting with Becky Swisher of The Ohio Plan.  Ms. Swisher presented the 2007 liability insurance renewal to the Committee.  She was pleased to announce the Village’s 2007 premium ($47,580) had decreased approximately $3,860 from 2006.  Jeffery moved to approve the Finance Committee’s report, seconded by Breedlove.  Vote:  all yea.

 

            Sierer presented Council with minutes from the PCFA meeting that was held March 14th.  Jim McCullough, Treasurer of the Paulding Fireman’s Association, informed the Board that to date the FEMA grant has allowed the organization to purchase new fire gear for all the firemen along with an air compressor to fill O2 bottles. Sierer informed Council that the PCFA had discussed possible repair of the ladder truck.  Sierer noted that while on scene the Fire Department was unable to retract the extended portion of the ladder.  The insurance company is willing to either provide the PCFA with a $35,000 cash payout, or to repair the ladder.  He noted that the cost of repairing the ladder is approximately $50,000, but if upon inspection it is deemed that additional repairs are needed the insurance company will replace the lower ladder section at a cost of approximately $95,000.  The Board recommended repairing the ladder truck.  This is a joint decision between Paulding Village Council and the PCFA due to the trucks being insured under the Village’s policy.  Daeger motioned to approve the PCFA report, seconded by Breedlove.  Vote:  all yea.

 

            Wiebe presented the Administrator’s Agenda.  He noted that prior to the Village Council meeting the Utility Committee had met to discuss the proposed Ohio Gas franchise agreement.  Jeffery spoke on behalf of the Utility Committee and informed Council that the Committee recommended entering into a (5) five year agreement with the Ohio Gas Company. 

 

            Wiebe also requested Council approve the Village of Paulding become a member of the Maumee River Basin Partnership of Local Governments (MRBPLG).  This organization focuses its efforts on the unfunded EPA mandates and regulations as they pertain to combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs).  The cost of membership is $450 per year.  Rife motioned to approve the Administrator’s Agenda, seconded by Jeffery.  Vote:  all yea.

 

Ordinance 1360-07 re:  An Ordinance Granting to Ohio Gas Company, its Successors and Assigns, the Right to Maintain a Gas Distribution System and to Lay, Extend, Maintain, Operate, Repair, and Remove Mains and Pipe in, through, or under the Streets, Alleys, Public Places of the Village of Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio, for Supplying Gas to the Village and its Inhabitants, and the Transportation thereof in and Through the Village, and Repealing Ordinance No. 517 and Granting to Ohio Gas Company, its Successors and Assigns, the Right to Establish and Maintain a Gas Distribution System within the Village of Paulding, County of Paulding, and State of Ohio, was read for the first time.

 

Tope noted the CCA was in Paulding March 5th to provide taxpayer assistance.  Three residents utilized this service. 

 

Solicitor Jones updated Council on the Lela Jeffery Trust case.  Jones noted that he drafted an order approved by the court naming the YWCA as an additional defendant in the case brought by David Hyman.  The next hearing will be held at the Paulding County Courthouse on May 8th at 10:00am.

 

Hill informed Council that she and Finance Director Tope have collaborated with Kelly Goyings of Natural Design & Graphics to design a new website for the Village.  She anticipates the site to be fully functional by the first of May or June 2007.

 

Daeger noted that he had attended a meeting at the Extension Building hosted by Paulding County Economic Development.  The meeting discussed Paulding County being named the “Most Affordable Place to Live in the US”.  Daeger noted this was a brainstorming session to bring more business to the area. 

 

Mayor White moved Council from Regular Session to a Public Hearing to discuss rezoning Lot#10 of the Noneman-DeMuth Allotment from R-1 (Residential One-Family) to B-3 (Central Business).  Wiebe noted the Planning Commission recommends rezoning this property.  Mark Belmont, Atwell-Hicks representative, was present to discuss the future plans of the property.  Mr. Belmont noted that Rite-Aid intends to utilize the rezoned areaas a detention pond .  Hill motioned to approve rezoning Lot#10 of the Noneman-Demuth Allotment from R-1 to B-3, seconded by Breedlove.  Vote:  all yea.  Council returned to Regular Session.

 

Ordinance 1359-07 re:  An Ordinance Changing the Zoning Classification of a Certain Lot in the Village of Paulding, Ohio, was read for the first time.   

 

Jeffery noted he would like Rite-Aid to install a directional curb allowing traffic to only exit south onto Williams Street.  He expressed his concern for traffic congestion and safety at the site if traffic is allowed to exit north onto Williams Street.  Chad Williams, McDonald Development, addressed Jeffery’s concern and inquired the process needed to redraft the plans.  Wiebe noted if the plans were redrafted they would go before the Street Committee before Council review.  Wiebe noted that he is currently awaiting the written opinion of the Paulding County Engineer as to the width of the right-of-way.  Solicitor Jones noted the Engineer’s office has found conflicting information regarding the right-of-way and are trying to resolve the issue.  Mr. Belmont noted that their engineers figure the right-of-way is 40’, but are awaiting further direction from the Engineer’s office.  Mr. Belmont noted Rite-Aid will proceed with the project whether or not the right-of-way is 40’ or 60’, but due to time restraints inquired the process necessary if a variance would be requested.  Wiebe noted a variance would need to be approved by the Zoning Inspector.  Mr. Belmont noted Rite-Aid intends to break ground mid-June and open around Christmas 2007/January 2008.

 

Wiebe noted that a check for $150 has been issued to the Ohio EPA for a plan review fee.  URS is preparing a letter on behalf of the Village indicating that we have chosen to pursue the microfiltration and nanofiltration treatment alternative.  This letter should be presented at the next Council meeting for approval before being sent to the EPA for their review.

 

Committee meetings were scheduled:

·         Safety Committee – Wednesday, March 21st at 5:30pm.

·         Utility Committee – Tuesday, March 27th at 5:30pm.

·         Committee of the Whole – Thursday, March 29th at 5:30pm.

 

Daeger motioned to pay the bills, seconded by Jeffery.  Vote:  all yea.

 

Jeffery motioned to adjourn, seconded by Daeger.

 

 

 

 

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Finance Director                                                           Mayor