Meeting Minutes: November 2, 2010
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS:
Council called to order by Mayor Amy Joseph on
Tuesday, November 2, 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, Heitkamp. Searight – absent
Also attending: Judy Koesters, Jeff Long, Sergeant Stetler, Amy Kronenberger
Motion Steiner. Second Pontsler to accept Agenda as orders of the day.
Gehle called for the question. Steiner=y, Pontsler = y, Gehle = y, McKee = y, Heitkamp = y. Passed 5 yes.
Motion: McKee. Second Heitkamp to accept the minutes from the October 19, 2010 meeting as presented. Gehle called for the question. McKee = y, Heitkamp = y, Gehle = y, Steiner = y, Pontsler = y. Passed 5 yes.
Visitors to Address Council:
Mayor’s Report and Correspondence:
Village Administrator’s Report – Jeff Long
Problems with sidewalks on Market Street ~ police report has been filed.
Committee Reports:
Finance Committee – Todd McKee
Motion Pontsler. Second Gehle to pay the bills as submitted by the
Fiscal Officer in the amount of $8439.42. Usual bills including power and salt. Steiner. called for the question.
Pontsler = y, Gehle = y, Steiner = y, McKee = y, Heitkamp = y. Passed 5 yes.
Motion Pontsler. Second Heitkamp to accept the Mayor’s Court pay in $1849.00 Gehle called for the question. Pontsler = y, Heitkamp = y, Pontsler = y,
Steiner = y, McKee = y. Passed 5 yes.
Meeting discussing Budget 2011 was held before council meeting. Everything going along smoothly.
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
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
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
Motion Pontsler. Second Heitkamp to approved Pay application #3 for West Market St. in the amount of $75,147.04 payable to Shinn’s payable by OPWC. Gehle called for the question. Pontsler = y, Heitkamp = y, Gehle = y,
Steiner = y, McKee = y. Passed 5 yes.
ServiceCommittee: SteveGehle
We will be going with the original plan regarding the Market street trees.
Tree committee would like the Village employees to water new trees. The tree committee will be sending out ‘How to care for’ letters to those getting new trees.
Jeff will complete the Tree City information online.
Motion Steiner. Second Pontsler to approve Karen Long and Bob Ransbottom to serve on the Tree Commission for 2011. McKee called for the question. Steiner = y, Pontsler = y, McKee = y, Gehle = y, Heitkamp = y. Passed 5 yes.
Safety Committee: Ron Searight – absent
Committee meeting scheduled for November 9th at 7 pm.
Mayor to committee: even though Ron has been absent, you need to keep in touch with him and stay active.
Economic Development Committee: Eugene Steiner
1. RADC Meeting on November 4th at 7:30 pm – discussing Splash Pad
2. Economic Committee meeting – November 9th at 6:30 pm – will be bringing suggestions to Council regarding the Splash Pad
Public Utilities Committee: Greg Pontsler
Next committee meeting on November 9th at 7:15 pm – we will be discussing water rates and new water ordinance.
- ORDINANCE 05-10
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO THE DAYTON POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, AND ELECTRIC FRANCHISE IN THE VILLAGE OF ROCKFORD, STATE OF OHIO, FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS, AUTOMATICALLY RENEWING FOR AN ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS UNLESS NOTICE IS GIVEN, COMMENCING ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE.
- 1ST reading – 10/05/10
- 2nd reading – 10/19/10
- 3rd reading – 11/02/10
Motion Pontsler. Second Steiner to approve Ordinance 05-10. Gehle called for the question. Pontsler = y, Steiner = y, Gehle = y, McKee = y, Heitkamp = y. Passed 5 yes.
Other items discussed:
Those residents that have water leaks are being notified each month.
Jeff to research to see if there are any government programs that will replace faucets and shower heads with low flow ones.
Rules Committee: Chris Heitkamp
Committee has received the Ordinances that need to be reviewed. Will have a committee meeting after the next Council meeting.
Old Business
Snow removal on sidewalks – should be handled in committee meeting. Need to bring some suggestions and expenses to Council.
New Business
Meeting adjourned 7:50 pm.
