NOVEMBER 8, 2010
7:30 PM
The Council of The Village of Grand Rapids convened in regular session from 7:30 P.M. to 8:26 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 | Carolyn Erdody - Present |
| Sara Lewis - Present | Curt Williams - Present |
| John Berry - Present |
EMPLOYEES: Chad Hoffman, Karen Rader
VISITORS: Deputy Myerholtz, Kevin Ohlman, Lance & Bob Roehl, Debbie Hertzfeld and Jeremy Treen
MINUTES:
Erdody made a motion, seconded by Berry, to approve the minutes of the October
25, 2010 meeting as submitted.
| Votes Were: | Hutchison - yes | Erdody - yes | |
| Lewis - yes | Williams - yes | ||
| Berry - yes | MINUTES APPROVED | ||
BILLS:
Hutchison made a motion, seconded by Erdody, to approve the bills from October
26 thru November 8, 2010.
| Votes Were: | Erdody - yes | Lewis - yes | |
| Williams - yes | Berry - yes | ||
| Hutchison - yes | BILLS APPROVED | ||
INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS:
Kevin Olman - introduced himself, passed out his resume, and asked for
consideration for the vacant Council seat.
Lance & Bob Roehl - were here for Lance to observe for his merit badge.
Debbie Hertzfeld - Representative of the Chamber of Commerce regarding the
Application for use of Public Property for the 2010 Christmas Open House.
Erdody made a motion, seconded by Williams, to accept the application as submitted for November 20-21 for the Christmas Open House to include Lincoln Street and the alley between the Garden Gate and Creative Elements.
| Votes Were: | Lewis - yes | Williams - yes | |
| Berry - yes | Hutchison - yes | ||
| Erdoday - yes | PERMIT APPROVED | ||
She also asked if they could submit all applications at once when they have set their event dates. And then if there are changes, they can amend them as needed when it gets closer to the date. Council agreed that would be a workable idea as long as whoever signs the application is present at the meeting in which the permits were approved.
MAYOR'S REPORT:
The Mayor introduced Jeremy Treen who also has shown an interest in the open
Council seat. The Mayor advised Council that it is no longer Council's decision
and that she will take look at all interested persons and make a decision at a
later date.
SHERIFF'S REPORT:
Deputy Myerholtz was here on behalf of the Sheriff's Department.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
The Administrator gave his report. A copy will be attached to the official
minutes.
Hutchison made a motion, seconded by Erdody, to have Organ Collision do the repairs to the 1996 Ford Pick-up.
| Votes Were: | Williams - yes | Berry - yes | |
| Hutchison - yes | Erdody - yes | ||
| Lewis - yes | REPAIRS APPROVED | ||
Erdody made a motion, seconded by Hutchison, to approve the employee vacation pay per policy and the document presented.
| Votes Were: | Berry - yes | Hutchison - yes | |
| Erdody - yes | Lewis - yes | ||
| Williams - yes | VACATION PAY APPROVED | ||
Erdody made a motion, seconded by Lewis, to consider the Flood sign an historic plaque and to be approved by Council to keep it there not including a product, service, place, person or business on the plaque.
| Votes Were: | Erdody - yes | Lewis - yes | |
| Williams - yes | Berry - yes | ||
| Hutchison - yes | MOTION APPROVED | ||
Hoffman requested that the Safety Committee check on a Bridge Street property for zoning violations.
FISCAL OFFICER'S REPORT:
The Fiscal Officer distributed the October Bank Reconciliation and Fund Status
reports to Council in their Friday Packets. The Revenue Status and Appropriation
Status reports for the same month were distributed to the Finance Committee.
The Fiscal Officer advised Council that she had to increase the appropriations for NW Water & Sewer due to cover the increased collections as a result of NW's sewer rate increase and UBS to cover change in market value/accrued interest in our investment funds. Erdody acknowledged the necessary Supplemental Appropriations brought to Council's attention.
COMMITTEES:
A Safety Committee meeting was set for Wednesday, November 17th at 6:30 pm at
the Administration Offices to discuss properties.
ORDINANCES:
The Fiscal Officer gave a second reading for Resolution 2010-9 - A
Resolution authorizing the Village Administrator to file an application with the
Ohio Department of Natural Resources for Financial Assistance through the
Recreational Trails Program and/or the Clean Ohio Trails Funds.
The Fiscal Officer gave a first reading for Resolution 2010-10 A Resolution Approving the Adopted Revised Draft of the Wood County Solid Waste Management Plan
Hutchison made a motion, seconded by Erdody, to go ahead with the first reading of Ordinance 2010-6.
| Votes Were: | Hutchison - yes | Erdody - yes | |
| Lewis - yes | Williams - yes | ||
| Berry - yes | MOTION APPROVED | ||
The Fiscal Officer gave a first reading for Ordinance 2010-6 2011
Annual Appropriations.
NEW BUSINESS:
Erdody made a motion, seconded by Williams, to hold one Village Council meeting
on December 13th and not have the meeting on December 27th.
| Votes Were: | Lewis - yes | Williams - yes | |
| Berry - yes | Hutchison - no | ||
| Erdoday - yes | MOTION APPROVED | ||
ADJOURNMENT:
Erdody made a motion, seconded by Williams, to adjourn.
| Votes Were: | Hutchison - yes | Erdody - yes | Lewis - yes |
| Williams - yes | Berry - yes |
The meeting was adjourned. The next scheduled meeting is November 22, 2010 at 7:30 P.M. at the Grand Rapids Town Hall.
