Meeting Minutes: November 16, 2010
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS:
Council called to order by Mayor Amy Joseph on
Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at 7:30 pm at the Rockford Village Hall.
Invocation was given by Gene Steiner Pledge of Allegiance
Those present: Steiner, McKee, Pontsler, Searight, Heitkamp. Gehle – absent.
Also attending: Jason Rissner, Judy Koesters, Jeff Long, Sergeant Stetler, Amy Kronenberger
Motion Steiner. Second Searight to accept Agenda as orders of the day. McKee called for the question. Steiner=y, Searight = y, McKee = y, Pontsler = y, Heitkamp = y. Passed 5 yes.
Motion: Searight Second Pontsler to accept the minutes from the November 2, 2010 meeting as presented. McKee called for the question. Searight = y, Pontsler = y, McKee = y, Steiner = y, Heitkamp = y. Passed 5 yes.
Visitors to Address Council:
Jason Rissner – Cub Scout Pack 98 came to see what Council decided about giving the Pack a donation. The Pack does volunteer work for the Village on Earth Day and other projects in the Village. Council appreciates all the Pack does but can not give a donation. Gave Jason several other options to raise needed funds.
Council appreciates the time spent with our youth and thanks Pack 98 for the projects they have done throughout the village.
Mayor to research a National Boy Scout week for a future proclamation.
Mayor’s Report and Correspondence:
Village Administrator’s Report – Jeff Long
West Market Street almost finished – trees are being planted, street sweeper has been up and down the street to clean it up, and the drainage seems to be working properly with the rain this evening. Seeding will be done in the Spring. We will
be wrapping up project putting up the mail boxes and the stop signs with new posts this week.
We have received numerous compliments with regards to our Village looking so nice, especially from those outside of the Village.
Ordered material for the new water lines. The underground project should be done by mid summer 2011.
Committee Reports:
Finance Committee – Todd McKee
Motion Searight. Second Pontsler to pay the bills as submitted by the
Fiscal Officer in the amount of $8982.72. Bills include power and normal stuff. Steiner called for the question. Searight = y, Pontsler = y, Steiner = y,
McKee = y, Heitkamp = y. Passed 5 yes.
Meeting discussing Budget 2011 was held before council meeting. Everything going along smoothly. There are several items up for debate – 3% across the board cost of living increase. Paul to gives details regarding need for new cruiser. We have placed some funds in the capital equipment fund for future truck equipment purchases. Thanks to those involved in the process. Should not need another meeting.
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
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
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.
- 1st reading – 11/02/10
- 2nd reading – 11/16/10
ServiceCommittee: SteveGehle–absent
Asked Jeff to make sure the new trees get plenty of water.
Safety Committee: Ron Searight
Committee meeting held on November 9th: Discussion Items
Fire Hydrants: Jeff to check with school on repair of hydrant west of school. Tastee Freeze hydrant Jeff had crew work on cap. Jeff to get with Rob or Todd for fall flush schedule.
Remind citizens on snow removal on sidewalks. Village looking to purchase snow blower as we have much sidewalk of our own.
Look at sidewalk or designated striped area for walk to village hall.
Jeff is meeting with safety specialist from our insurance carrier to identify any safety needs in village.
Need to check stop signs for replacement.
Remove stop ahead sign at East and Second Streets as well as Front Street. South Street water leak remove dirt pile.
Post speed limit signs on Buckeye Street.
Talk to school on having Panther Lane dedicated to Village.
Install stop sign behind carry-out.
Paul request a cruiser will discuss prior to next Council meeting.
Economic Development Committee: Eugene Steiner
Committee meeting held on November 9th: Discussion Items
The proposed splash pad was discussed. The RADC requests that Bill Smith from Vortex attend their meeting December 2, 2010. They want to go over the price and what they will get. Total cost estimate is around $70,000. The RADC would like to get a fundraiser started. How much use it will get was discussed. Need to check on liability insurance coverage and cost. Jeff to start working with RADC on this project.
Also will be setting up a Fund Drive for 30-60 days.
Will be setting the January Town Hall meeting and topic at the December Council meeting.
Reminder – This Sunday – November 21st is the Quarter Auction at the Community Building. Food will be served starting at 3:30 and Auction will be at 6 pm.
Public Utilities Committee: Greg Pontsler
Committee meeting on November 9th :
Discussion on new water and sewer rates. Jeff to create ordinance with the following rates:
Water $31.00 minimum includes first 2,000 gallons and then $3.50/thousand gallons.
Sewer $11.50 minimum includes first 2,000 gallons the $2.60/thousand gallons.
The debt service to remain the same for wastewater.
Also to be included is that renters will get billed if landlord desires. Shut off to be immediate for nonpayment and landlord notified. Also first step for collection will be to take renter to small claims court.
Other items discussed
Some of the procedures and rates from other Villages.
A lot of work has gone into setting the rates. The rates will be reviewed again in late spring after several billings have been done to make sure we are where we need to be.
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
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
Rules Committee: Chris Heitkamp
- Rules committee meeting scheduled after Council.
Old Business
New Business
Meeting adjourned 8:16 pm.
