March 22,
2010
7:00 pm
The Council of The Village of Grand Rapids convened in regular session from 7:30 P.M. to 8:53 P.M. in the Grand Rapids Town Hall. Mayor Judy Keifer called the meeting to order with the following members and visitors present:
Bill Hutchison - Present
Linda Hall - Present
Carolyn Erdody - Present
Sara Lewis - Present
Curt Williams - Present
John Berry - Present
EMPLOYEES: Chad Hoffman, Karen Rader
VISITORS: LeAnna DiFeterici, Jacob Stevens, Chase Stevens (to observe for his Scout badge), Pat Snyder
MINUTES: Hutchison made a motion, seconded by Erdody to approve the
Minutes of the March 8th, 2010 meeting as corrected (Ginko trees).
Votes were:
Hall - yes
Erdody - yes
Lewis - yes
Williams - yes
Berry - yes
Hutchison - yes
MINUTES APPROVED
BILLS:
Erdody made a motion, seconded by Williams, to pay the bills from March 9th
through March 22nd, 2010.
Votes were:
Erdody - yes
Lewis - yes
Williams - yes
Berry - yes
Hutchison - yes
Hall - yes
BILLS APPROVED
INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS:
Jacob Stevens spoke on behalf of his father regarding the use of vulgar language
around the Fourth Street area. The Mayor gave the Sheriff's non-emergency number
and advised him that she would get in touch with the Sheriff also.
Pat Snyder spoke regarding the swimming pool. The next Pool Board meeting is Tuesday April 6 @ 7:00 pm at the Grand Rapids Library Community Room to discuss the future of the pool. A copy of her presentation will be attached to the minutes.
LeAnna DiFeterici - Cub Scout Pack 325 is requesting the use of Labino Park for Applebutter Fest on October 10th, 2010 from 5:30 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday October 9th at 9:00 am for set up.
After discussion, Hutchison made a motion, seconded by Berry to allow the Cub
Scouts to use Labino Park for the 2010 Applebutter Fest.
Votes were:
Lewis - yes
Williams - yes
Berry - yes
Hutchison - yes
Hall - yes
Erdody - yes
APPLICATION APPROVED
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
The administrator gave his report. A copy will be attached to the official
minutes.
Berry made a motion, seconded by Hutchison, to have the Administrator to
proceed with the Thermal-Tec proposal of $6520 to repair the pole barn roof at
the wastewater plant.
Votes were:
Williams - yes
Berry - yes
Hutchison - yes
Hall - yes
Erdody - yes
Lewis - yes
MOTION APPROVED
The administrator is looking at options to repair the north side of the canal where the water is eating away the left of the Lincoln Street Bridge. At the same time, they will install the memorial bench.
The administrator is looking into purchasing a pallet of lawn fertilizer for the old middle school property.
The administrator notified Council that the Fun Bus will be coming to Grand Rapids on a weekly basis throughout the summer again.
Hoffman would like to have a Wage & Finance Committee meeting to discuss policies and a Utility Committee meeting to discuss gas line options.
The administrator has had calls regarding putting video vending machines outside the Marathon. After discussion, Council advised him to contact the Solicitor for a legal opinion.
After further discussion regarding the Wind Energy Conversion, the
administrator will have Mr. Marsh Fatzinger call a Planning
Commission meeting to have their input.
A Utility Committee meeting was set for Tuesday, March 30th at 7:00 pm at the Administration Building.
A Wage & Finance Committee meeting was set for Wednesday, April 7th at 7:00 pm at the Administration Building.
FISCAL OFFICER'S REPORT:
The Fiscal Officer reminded Council that the Central Collection Agency will be
here on April 6th from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
READING OF COMMUNICATIONS:
The Administrator explained the Emergency Management Agency's letter regarding
the Wood County EMA agreement.
ORDINANCES:
Hall made a motion, seconded by Williams, to read RESOLUTION 2010-2
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF GRAND RAPIDS AND THE BOARD OF WOOD
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS by title only.
Votes were:
Berry -
yes
Hutchison -
yes
Hall -
yes
Erdody -
yes
Lewis -
yes
Williams -
yes
MOTION APPROVED
The Fiscal Officer read RESOLUTION 2010-2 AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF GRAND RAPIDS AND THE BOARD OF WOOD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS by title only.
Hutchison made a motion, seconded by Berry, declaring RESOLUTION 2010-2
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF GRAND RAPIDS AND THE BOARD OF WOOD
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS an emergency.
Votes were:
Hutchison -
yes
Hall -
yes
Erdody -
yes
Lewis -
yes
Williams -
yes
Berry -
yes
SO DELCARED
The Fiscal Officer read RESOLUTION 2010-2 AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF GRAND RAPIDS AND THE BOARD OF WOOD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS by title only.
Hall made a motion, seconded by Erdody, to approve RESOLUTION 2010-2
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF GRAND RAPIDS AND THE BOARD OF WOOD
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS .
Votes were:
Hall -
yes
Erdody -
yes
Lewis -
yes
Williams -
yes
Berry -
yes
Hutchison -
yes
MOTION APPROVED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Erdody notified Council that the Historical Society has agreed to pay half
of the three trash cans. They would like to have the remaining ones refurbished.
Hoffman will bring the cost proposals for refurbishing vs. purchasing new to the
next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
Hutchison asked for, and received, Council's approval to look into exempting
the train tracks on Wapakoneta Road.
ADJOURNMENT:
Erdody made a motion, seconded by Hutchison, to adjourn.
Votes were:
Erdody - yes
Lewis - yes
Williams - yes
Berry - yes
Hutchison - yes
Hall - yes
The meeting was adjourned. The next scheduled meeting is April 12, 2010 at 7:30
P.M. at the Grand Rapids Town Hall.
