MAY 23, 2011
7:30 PM

The Council of The Village of Grand Rapids convened in regular session from 7:30 P.M. to 8:50 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 
John Berry - Present
Sara Lewis - Present 
Carolyn Erdody - Present
Jeremy Treen - Present 
Curt Williams  - Present

EMPLOYEES: Chad Hoffman, Karen Rader

VISITORS: Stacey Zulch, Raymond Mohr

MINUTES:
Williams made a motion, seconded by Treen to approve the Minutes of the May 9, 2011 meeting as submitted.
    Votes were: 
        Lewis - yes 
        Treen - yes 
        Berry - yes
        Erdody - yes 
        Williams- yes 
        Hutchison - yes
    MINUTES APPROVED

Erdody made a motion, seconded by Berry to approve the Minutes of the May 11, 2011 special meeting as submitted.
    Votes were: 
        Treen - yes 
        Berry - yes 
        Erdody - yes
        Williams- yes 
        Hutchison - yes 
        Lewis - yes
    MINUTES APPROVED

BILLS:
Erdody made a motion, seconded by Williams, to pay the bills from May 10 thru May 23, 2011.
    Votes were: 
        Berry - yes 
        Erdody - yes 
        Williams- yes
        Hutchison - yes 
        Lewis - yes 
        Treen - yes
    BILLS APPROVED

INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS:
Stacey Zulch, standing in for LeAnne DiFeterici, for the Youth Baseball's request for use of Public Property for the 2011 Applebutter Fest.

Hutchison made a motion, seconded by Erdody, to approve the Cub Scout's Application for Use of Public Property for the Applebutter Fest craft show at Labino Park.
    Votes were: 
        Erdody - yes 
        Williams - yes 
        Hutchison - yes
        Lewis - yes 
        Treen - yes 
        Berry - yes
    APPLICATION APPROVED

Ray Mohr for the Farm Museum spoke regarding the status of the Farm Museum.

SHERIFF'S REPORT:
Deputy Santibanez from the Sheriff's Department heard a couple complaints regarding speeding, break ins, and kids hanging out at the elementary school.

MAYOR'S REPORT:
The Mayor gave her report. A copy will be attached to the official minutes.

After discussion, the Buildings, Parks, Properties, & Maintenance Committee scheduled a meeting for Wednesday, June 8th at 7:00 pm at the Administrative Offices to discuss the Town Hall rental applications/fees/rules since the Village is now the sole owner of the Town Hall.

ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
The Administrator gave his report. A copy will be attached to the official minutes.

The Administrator advised Council that the summer hours have begun.

The Village employees are going to take down as many of the dead ash trees that they can. With the savings from having them hired out, we can purchase some replacement trees and start replanting throughout the Village.

We have new flags for Howard Park and the Legion will replace the one at the cemetery.

READING OF COMMUNICATIONS:
The Mayor read a letter from Jenise Fouts regarding her retirement from the Sentinel and covering our meetings.

She also read a letter from FEMA regarding the flood ordinance.

After discussion, Treen made a motion, seconded by Williams, to have the solicitor draft a resolution concerning the opposition to the sale or lease of the Ohio turnpike.
    Votes were: 
        Williams - yes 
        Hutchison - yes 
        Lewis - yes
        Treen - yes 
        Berry - yes 
        Erdody - yes
    MOTION APPROVED

COMMITTEES:
Hutchison requested that Council makes a list of unsightly, overgrown properties for the next meeting. At that time a Committee meeting will be set for the Safety & Welfare Committee to review them and take action.

ORDINANCES:
The Fiscal Officer gave a second reading to Ordinance 2011-2 An ordinance authorizing all actions necessary to effect a governmental Electricity aggregation program with opt-out provisions pursuant to section 4928.20 Ohio Revised Code, directing the Wood County Board of Elections to submit a ballot question to the electors

She also gave a second reading to Ordinance 2011-4 An ordinance amending and adopting revised Chapter 1444 of the Codified Ordinances of the Village of Grand Rapids

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
The Mayor requested a copy of the Resolution passed by the Township Trustees for our records regarding the Town Hall/Fire Hall property.

After discussion about the flood sign, it was determined that the Historical Society would handle it.

NEW BUSINESS:
The Memorial Day celebration is Monday at 10:30.

The tracks on Front Street are getting bad again. The Administrator will send another letter.

COMMENTS:
Erdody advised that lots of work has been done on the pool. She was also advised that the pool needs to repair the ruts made through the park from the Cement truck.

Williams advised Council that are places you can go to sign a petition against House Bill 5. Contact him for more information.