April 12, 2011

 

 

 

 

COUNCIL MEETING

 

 

 

New Richmond Village Council met in Council Chambers in regular session on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 7pm.  Present:  Richard Hilt, Gary Skeene, Richard Mathews, Nicholas Wolf, Jack Conners and Vinnie Cochran - members; Ramona Carr, Mayor; Donna Hammons, Clerk; Mark Baird, Fire/EMS Chief; Randy Harvey, Police Chief and David Kennedy, Village Administrator. 

 

 

 

Also attending:

Bob Beiser – 2740 St. Rt. 132

Rick Hinson – 1042 Old U.S. 52

Judy Bandy – 208 Front Street

William Marsh – 2423 Country Place

Kristin Bednarski – Clermont Sun

Frank Renn – 2928 Mt. Pisgah Road

 

 

 

 

 

Mayor Carr opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Minutes from March 22nd were presented for approval.  Mathews motioned to approve.  Seconded by Wolf.     

 

Mr. Hilt: yes                                     Mr. Wolf: yes

Mr. Skeene: yes                                Mr. Conners: yes

Mr. Mathews: yes                             Mr. Cochran: yes

 

Mark Baird, Fire/EMS Chief:

Baird requested the purchase of a new Kohler Model 20RES generator set (generator, transfer switch and controller) from Buckeye Sales for $5,289.  This unit will replace the non-operating generator provided by Clermont County that was installed at the Market Street Fire Station.  Wolf motioned to approve.  Seconded by Mathews.

 

Mr. Hilt: yes                             Mr. Wolf: yes

Mr. Skeene: yes                        Mr. Conners: yes

Mr. Mathews: yes                     Mr. Cochran: yes

 

David Kennedy, Village Administrator:

Items need to be removed from inventory.  To destroy: Motorola radio, Sony Digital camera, 2 Dell CPU’s.  To auction: Folding machine, organizer, scanner, overhead projector; To donate: Panasonic microwave to Boys & Girls Club.  Hilt motioned to approve.  Seconded by Skeene.

 

Mr. Hilt: yes                                Mr. Wolf: yes

Mr. Skeene: yes                           Mr. Conners: yes

Mr. Mathews: yes                        Mr. Cochran: yes

 

The New Richmond Knothole annual “Play Ball” parade has been presented for route approval.  The Police and Fire/EMS Chiefs have approved the route.  On Friday, April 15th, 6:30pm – 7:30pm.  Cochran motioned to approve.  Seconded by Wolf.

 

Mr. Hilt: yes                                     Mr. Wolf: yes

Mr. Skeene: yes                                Mr. Conners: yes

Mr. Mathews: yes                             Mr. Cochran: yes

 

Cochran motioned to accept the March Utility Connection report.  Seconded by Wolf.

 

Mr. Hilt: yes                                     Mr. Wolf: yes

Mr. Skeene: yes                                Mr. Conners: yes

Mr. Mathews: yes                             Mr. Cochran: yes

 

Bids for the Augusta Street Boat Dock and Ramp Repair project were opened on April 6th and Sunesis Construction was the low bidder at $147,335.  Hilt motioned to suspend the three reading rule.  Seconded by Skeene.

 

Mr. Hilt: yes                                Mr. Wolf: yes

Mr. Skeene: yes                           Mr. Conners: yes

Mr. Mathews: yes                        Mr. Cochran: yes

 

Hilt motioned to adopt RESOLUTION 2011-13 AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR AUGUSTA STREET BOAT DOCK RAMP PROJECT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  Seconded by Cochran.

 

Mr. Hilt: yes                                Mr. Wolf: yes

Mr. Skeene: yes                           Mr. Conners: yes

Mr. Mathews: yes                        Mr. Cochran: yes

 

Appropriations for 2011 need amended.  Hilt motioned to suspend the three reading rule.  Seconded by Skeene.

 

Mr. Hilt: yes                               Mr. Wolf: yes

Mr. Skeene: yes                          Mr. Conners: yes

Mr. Mathews: yes                       Mr. Cochran: yes

 

Hilt motioned to adopt ORDINANCE 2011-6 AMENDING THE 2011 APPROPRIATIONS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  Seconded by Cochran.

 

Mr. Hilt: yes                                   Mr. Wolf: yes

Mr. Skeene: yes                              Mr. Conners: yes

Mr. Mathews: yes                           Mr. Cochran: yes

 

Kennedy requested approval of two capital projects.  The first being sidewalk grading and pipe work for the sidewalk project from Regatta at Light’s Pointe to the across from the High School parking lot.  The contractor being Langenheim & Thomson at $13,006.  Cochran motioned to approve.  Seconded by Wolf.

 

Mr. Hilt: yes                                           Mr. Wolf: yes

Mr. Skeene: abstain - employer             Mr. Conners: yes

Mr. Mathews: yes                                   Mr. Cochran: yes

 

Council asked Chief Harvey to discuss with Superintendent Bird the safety of the crosswalk the school is installing.

Second item is the repairing of potholes, etc. throughout the village.  This awarded to Koehler & Day Blacktopping at $18,500.  Cochran motioned to approve.  Seconded by Conners.

 

Mr. Hilt: yes                                    Mr. Wolf: yes

Mr. Skeene: yes                               Mr. Conners: yes

Mr. Mathews: yes                            Mr. Cochran: yes

 

Wolf asked Kennedy if a meeting had been set with Steve Cantor, Engineer, to discuss sewer line extensions.  Kennedy will have him at the first meeting in May.

 

Richard Hilt, Finance/Personnel Committee:

Chief Harvey reported on the installation of two new Mobile Data Computers, which are presently being programmed.  He also mentioned that we had three radar units certified at a cost of $751 each and the required radar/lidar training classes for our officers has been scheduled.  Harvey also reported that the moving of four auxiliary officers to part-time has worked out very well.

 

Fiscal Officer Baird reported our audit begins May 9th; Duke has not paid their 1st half taxes due to their appeal; the village owes a total of $83,089 in unpaid 911 fees.  Baird said that she is going to be a part of the UAN visiting clerk program, which helps other villages learn the state accounting system.

 

Hilt motioned to pay the bills #33185 to #33316 totaling $118,605.46.  Seconded by Skeene.

 

Hilt: yes                               Wolf:  yes

Skeene: yes                          Conners: yes

Mathews: yes                       Cochran: yes

 

Hilt motioned to pay electronic payments #70 through #107 totaling $171,152.49.  Seconded by Skeene.

 

Hilt: yes                         Wolf: yes

Skeene: yes                    Conners: yes

Mathews: yes                 Cochran: yes

 

Richard Mathews, Safety/Laws/Rules Committee:

Chief Harvey has nominated Officer Floyd Henderson for “Officer of the Year” for small agencies in Clermont County.  He also nominated Barbara McCane for the “Citizens Award” for her role in solving the BP Express robbery in 2010.  The award winners will be named in May.

 

Chief Baird discussed future plans for the fire department becoming eligible for Mobil Data Computers, which will greatly reduce paperwork and radio transmissions. 

 

Vinnie Cochran, Public Works/Parks/Recreation Committee:

The high-speed pumps for the water plant have been delivered. 

 

David Judd will be doing an Eagle Scout project for the village.  He is going to revitalize Haussermann Park.  Ray Perszyk has been asked to design a new sign for the park.

 

The remodel of the first floor has started to update the Police Department.

 

Ken Shearwood, Utility Supervisor, has been off work due to surgery.  Norm Collins has been doing an excellent job filling in for him.

 

Nicholas Wolf, Event Committee:

Thirty-five separate events have been submitted for the 2011 calendar year.

 

An Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Festival Park on April 23rd.  This is a village-sponsored event.

 

There was an application for an Easter Parade Extravaganza on April 23rd after the egg hunt.  Street closings are requested from 11am to 4:30pm from the Ice House on Front Street to the Bandstand.  Wolf motioned to approve.  Seconded by Skeene.

 

Mr. Hilt: yes                               Mr. Wolf: yes

Mr. Skeene: yes                          Mr. Conners: yes

Mr. Mathews: yes                       Mr. Cochran: yes

 

Wolf motioned to approve the expenditure up to $500 for the Easter Egg Hunt.  Seconded by Cochran.

 

Mr. Hilt: yes                             Mr. Wolf: yes

Mr. Skeene: yes                        Mr. Conners: yes

Mr. Mathews: yes                     Mr. Cochran: yes

 

Wolf mentioned the committee is discussing what should be done, if anything, about the issue of people selling food, crafts, etc. outside of designated event areas.

 

Also, he has been told someone was drinking beer at some of the concerts.  This is not permitted.

 

Mayor Carr read a proclamation naming April 30th Arbor Day in the Village of New Richmond.

 

Carr recognized two Ohio Township Trustees in the audience, Frank Renn and Rick Hinson.  She asked them to set up a time for the Trustees to meet with herself and Village Council to discuss issues.  She mentioned that either their meeting night or ours would be fine.  Renn responded he would let her know.

 

Village Clerk Hammons reported that is time for liquor permit holders to file renewal applications.  It is also time for council to object to the renewal of a permit and request a hearing.  There were no objections from Chief Harvey or council.

 

Fiscal Officer Baird has submitted financial reports for the month of March to Council for their review.

 

THIRD READING OF ORDINANCE 2011-5 AMENDING THE PERSONNEL POLICY.  Hilt motioned to adopt.  Seconded by Mathews.

 

Mr. Hilt: yes                            Mr. Wolf: yes

Mr. Skeene: yes                       Mr. Conners: yes

Mr. Mathews: yes                    Mr. Cochran: yes

 

CALL OF MEMBERS:

Cochran – The New Richmond Troubadours won First Place Gold at a contest in Annapolis, Maryland.  The students and Mr. Heflin have done a terrific job and congratulations to them.

Conners – Nothing to report.

Wolf – Nothing to report.

Mathews – Nothing to report.

Skeene – Nothing to report.

Hilt – Nothing to report.

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:50pm.