Meeting Minutes: September 15, 2009
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS:
Council called to order by Mayor Amy Joseph on
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 7:30 pm at the Rockford Village Hall.
Invocation was given by Gene Steiner Pledge of Allegiance
Those present: Steiner, Gehle, Searight, Pontsler.
McKee and Rutledge absent.
Also attending: Jeff Long, Judy Koesters, Chief May, Janie Southard, and John Shaffer
Motion Steiner. Second Pontsler to accept Agenda as Orders of the Day. Gehle called for the question. Steiner = y, Pontsler = y, Gehle = y, Searight = y. Passed 4 yes.
Motion: Searight. Second Gehle to accept the minutes from the September1, 2009 as submitted by the Fiscal Officer. Pontsler called for the question. Searight = y, Gehle = y, Pontsler = y, Steiner = y.
Passed 4 yes.
Visitors to Address Council:
Mayor’s Report and Correspondence:
Trick or Treat night is schedule for October 31, 2009 from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm. Judging will be at the Firehouse at 7:30 pm.
Invitation from the Mercer County Historical Society. They are celebrating their 50th Anniversary, 1959-2009 by having an Open House on Sunday, September 27, 2009 from 1 – 4 pm at the Mercer County Historical Museum located at
130 E Market St. Celina, OH
Village Administrator’s Report – Jeff Long
1. South Main Street Project
a) Motion to approve pay request #5 from Shinn Brother’s with total invoice of $69,709.00 of which ODOT will pay $55,767.20 and OPWC will pay $13,941.80.
Motion: Searight, Second Pontsler, Steiner called for the question. Searight = y, Pontsler = y, Steiner = y, Gehle = y. Passed 4 yes.
b) Motion to approve pay request # 4 from CTL Engineering with total invoice of $1,518.53 of which ODOT will pay $1,244.45 and OPWC will pay $274.08.
Motion Gehle , Second Searight, Steiner called for the question. Gehle = y, Searight = y, Steiner = y, Pontsler = y.
Passed 4 yes.
c) The installation of the street lights began Monday September 14, 2009. Looks good – Lights may be on as early as next week.
2. Water Treatment Project
a) Construction has begun on the water treatment plant. Concrete for
footers and holding tanks are being poured at this time. There will be an additional change order for $3,500 for the height addition which will enable the construction to continue through the winter and allow more area for equipment being installed.
3. Neighborhood Revitalization Projects
- a) Bids were opened today. Nine companies bid the project. Low bid was
$252,850.00 and high bid was $297,943.25. The Mercer County Economic Development Office and Fanning/Howey will review the bids to confirm accuracy.
- b) Motion to accept the low bid of Shinn Bros. of $252,850 for the Rockford Revitalization Improvements upon review and recommendation by the County and Fanning/Howey.
Completion date for project is April 30, 2010.
Motion: Steiner, Second Pontsler. Gehle called for the question. Steiner = y, Pontsler = y, Gehle = y, Searight = y. Passed 4 yes.
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4. Bridge on State Route 118
I want to thank ODOT for reviewing and approving our request to allow traffic during the painting of the bridge
Other issues discussed:
Water line from water plant to Buckeye left out of bid at this time.
Had water leak last Friday. 6” line. Alley in between tower and Market. Has had numerous leaks – will be making changes to replace the purpose of the line.
Hydrants labeling is in the works.
Committee Reports:
Finance Committee – Todd McKee – absent. Report given by Ron Searight
Motion Gehle, Second Pontsler to pay bills as submitted by the Fiscal Officer in the amount of $11,555.57. Steiner called for the question.
Gehle = y, Pontsler = y, Steienr = y, Searight = y. Passed 4 yes.
Service Committee: Steve Gehle
- ORDINANCE 05-09
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 95-06 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF ROCKFORD, OHIO PERTAINING TO JUNK MOTOR VEHICLES, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
- First reading – 09/01/09
- Second reading – 09/15/09
Village to pick up concrete on Second Street.
Safety Committee: Kathy Rutledge – absent
Economic Development Committee: Eugene Steiner
Nothing to report at this time. Still working on several projects.
Scheduled an Economic Development Committee meeting on October 15 at 7 pm.
Public Utilities Committee: Greg Pontsler
- ORDINANCE #03-09
AN ORDIANCE AMENDING SECTION 50.05 NON-PAYMENT PENALTIES OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCE CHAPTER 50, PERTAINING TO THE CHARGES FOR WATER AND WATER SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE VILLAGE OF ROCKFORD, REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING LEGISLATION, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
- First reading – 09/01/09
- Second reading – 09/15/09
Scheduled a Utilities Committee meeting on September 22 at 7 pm.
Rules Committee: Ron Searight
Judy to review the Contractors Registration Ordinance.
Old Business
Chief May to check with Health Department on status of Trailer Court.
New Business:
Meeting adjourned 8:03 pm.
