Meeting Minutes: December 7, 2010
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS:
Council called to order by Mayor Amy Joseph on
Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at 7:30 pm at the Rockford Village Hall.
Invocation was given by Gene Steiner
Pledge of Allegiance
Those present: Gehle, Steiner, McKee, Pontsler, Searight, Heitkamp.
Also attending: Judy Koesters, Jeff Long, Sergeant Stetler, Amy Kronenberger, Pete Hayes, Bob Bollenbacher, Tom Rogers, Nancy Leighner, Sue Barna, Marty Lentz, Barb Pedroza
Motion Steiner. Second McKee to accept Agenda as orders of the day. Searight called for the question. Steiner =y, McKee = y, Searight = y, Gehle = y, Pontsler = y, Heitkamp = y. Passed 6 yes.
Motion: Searight Second Gehle to accept the minutes from the
November 16, 2010 meeting as presented. McKee called for the question. Searight = y, Gehle = y, McKee = y, Steiner = y, Pontsler = y, Heitkamp = y. Passed 6 yes.
Visitors to Address Council:
Members Pete Hayes and Nancy Leighner of the RADC Pool Committee showed pictures and a proposal of the Splash Pad for Shanes Park. Total quote $71,420. The total in the Leota Braun Fund is $25,237 and an anonymous of $50,000 gives a balance $75,237. After Splash Pad is installed would leave a balance of $3800 in the fund. There is a scheduled fund raiser March 13th, 2011. With Councils approval the committee can move forward and have the Splash Pad ready in the Spring of 2011. The committee spent a great deal of time visiting other splash pads and doing research. Vortex will be the company constructing the Splash pad. It will be high quality stainless steel on a 46’ concrete pad with a 2% grade that will drain in the middle. Since there is no standing water there is no need for life guards. There will be 6 – 7 splash areas. Basically maintenance free as it will be computerized. It will take 2 weeks to build. The village would need to install the supply water line. Discussed in future to add machine concessions in a small building. Need Council approval of site to move forward.
Motion Gehle to approve Splash Pad site at Shanes Park. Second Pontsler. Steiner called the question. Gehle = y, Pontsler = y, Steiner = y, McKee = y, Searight = y, Heitkamp = y. Passed 6 yes.
Council would like to see a Splash Pad board where decisions would be made and brought to council for approval. Splash pad would run approximately 100 days at 5 hours a day – possible $3500 a year to operate.
The Economic & Utilities Committee along with the RADC to meet on January 13th at 7:30 to set up Splash Pad Board and duties.
Vortex has stated that we will be amazed at how much the park usage will increase.
Council would like to see underground work done so there is room for improvement.
Mayor thanked the Pool Committee for their time and dedication. This will be a major asset to the Community. Thank you Thank you !
Mayor’s Report and Correspondence:
Letter from Mercer County MRC –
“The Medical Reserve Corps asks your assistance in supporting the formation of this group in Mercer County. The mission of the Mercer County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is to establish teams of local volunteer medical and non- medical personnel who can contribute their skills and expertise throughout the year and during time of community need. Some examples of personnel that are needed outside of the medical field are people who are interested in helping to coordinate meetings and maintaining volunteers, clerical support, security, transportation, and child care and these are just to name a few.
Mercer County MRC volunteers exist to supplement existing Emergency and Public Health Resources. We are partnering with the American Red Cross and have had the pleasure of working with Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and with Mercer County Emergency Response Vehicles (MCERV).”
If you would like more information please contact Ashlee Heil-Botkin at 419-586-3251 ext 1275.
Village Administrator’s Report – Jeff Long
Water line project has started on 33 – will be slow going. Street signs came in this week and we will be working to install them. Fire Hydrant at school will be repaired and the storm sewer behind the Eagles has been fixed.
The South and Wayne street sign needs to be fixed – continues to move in the wind.
Committee Reports:
Finance Committee – Todd McKee
Motion Steiner. Second Pontsler to pay the bills as submitted by the
Fiscal Officer in the amount of $15,854.39. Bills include signs, dump truck repair and normal stuff. Gehle called for the question. Steiner = y, Pontsler = y, Gehle = y, McKee = y, Searight = y, Heitkamp = y. Passed 6 yes.
Motion Pontsler. Second Searight to accept the Mayors Court pay in of $1948. Gehle called for the question. Pontsler = y, Searight = y, Gehle = y, Steiner = y, McKee = y, Heitkamp = y. Passed 6 yes.
Budget will include a 3% increase for Village Employees and funds to purchase a used cruiser.
ORDINANCE 08-10
AN ORDINANCE TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE VILLAGE OF ROCKFORD, STATE OF OHIO, DURING FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011.
- 1ST reading – 11/02/10
- 2nd reading – 11/16/10
- 3rd reading – 12/07/10
Motion Searight, Second Steiner. Gehle called for the question. Searight = y, Steiner = y, Gehle = y, McKee = y, Pontsler = n, Heitkamp = y. Passed 5 yes.
ORDINANCE 07-10
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY SCHEDULE FOR ALL HOURLY AND SALARIED EMPLOYEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ROCKFORD, OHIO FOR THE YEAR 2011.
- 1st reading – 11/02/10
- 2nd reading – 11/16/10
- 3rd reading – 12/07/10
Motion Searight. Second Heitkamp, Steiner called for the question. Searight = y, Heitkamp = y, Steiner = y, Gehle = y, McKee = y, Pontsler = y. Passed 6 yes.
ORDINANCE 06-10
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF ROCKFORD, OHIO, REPEALING ANY ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT THEREWITH, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE ~ (Newly elected officials)
- 1st reading – 11/02/10
- 2nd reading – 11/16/10
- 3rd reading – 12/07/10
Motion Steiner. Second Searight. Gehle called for the question. Steiner = y, Searight = y, Gehle = n, McKee = y, Pontsler = n, Heitkamp = y. Passed 4 yes.
ServiceCommittee: SteveGehle
Tree City application done online by Jeff.
Safety Committee: Ron Searight
Street signs will be installed.
Economic Development Committee: Eugene Steiner
Economic Committee will be setting the Town Hall meeting in February.
Where is the safe place in Rockford in case of emergency? Jeff to review and we will get a plan in place.
Public Utilities Committee: Greg Pontsler
Current rates are as follows:
Water $31.00 minimum includes first 2,000 gallons and then $3.50/per each thousand gallons overage.
Sewer $11.50 minimum includes first 2,000 gallons and then $2.60/per each thousand gallons.
The debt service to remain the same.
Had utilities meeting before Council – discussed the new water rates.
Water bills to be paid by employees. Water bill shut offs to be reviewed by utility committee on the 2nd meeting of the month. Report will have account number and amount due.
Need to review lots that have debt service.
ORDINANCE 09-10
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 50 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF ROCKFORD, OHIO, (VILLAGE WATERWORKS SYSTEM), AND ENACTING SECTIONS PERTAINING TO THE CHARGES AND RULES FOR WATER AND WATER SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE VILLAGE OF ROCKFORD, REPEALING AND CONFLICTING LEGISLATION, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
- 1st reading – 11/16/10
- 2nd reading – 12/07/10
ORDINANCE 10-10
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 03-97, THE RATES FOR OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPLACEMENT FOR WASTEWATER SERVICE IN THE VILLAGE OF ROCKFORD, OHIO, REPEALING AN CONFLICTING LEGISLATION, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
- 1st reading – 11/16/10
- 2nd reading – 12/07/10
Rules Committee: Chris Heitkamp
Rules committee meeting at 7 pm on December 21st.
Old Business
RESOLUTION 14-10
A RESOLUTION RETAINING THE SERVICES OF JUDY A KOESTERS AS SOLICITOR FOR THE VILLAGE OF ROCKFORD, OHIO FOR 2011, SETTING COMPENSATION, AND ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBILITIES.
Motion McKee, Second Gehle. Searight called for the question. McKee = y, Gehle = y, Searight = y, Steiner = y, Pontsler = y, Heitkamp = y. Passed 6 yes.
New Business
Full time village employees to receive Chamber Bucks for Christmas.
Meeting adjourned 8:21 pm.
