The Forest council met in regular session on Thursday June 8, 2006 at 7:30 PM in council chambers.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor David Hankins.
Roll Call: Robert Beitler Present
Sharlene Exline Present
Terri Exline Present
Dean Hankins Present
Loretta Perkins Present
Nelson Shultis Jr Present
Sharlene moved, seconded by Robert to approve the minutes from May 25, 2006 meeting. Vote:
Robert Beitler Yea
Sharlene Exline Yea
Terri Exline Yea
Dean Hankins Abstain
Loretta Perkins Yea
Nelson Shultis Jr Yea
Terri moved, seconded by Nelson to pay bills. Vote: all yeas. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS –0-
CITIZENS COMMENTS – Jennie Shultis from Park Board was present. The board is looking at revising the job descriptions for park employees. If the board revises them, council will then approve them. She also advised this year at the pool have hired four adults to be present at all times. There are only 3 guards this year and it is their first year guarding. It is working great so far. Question on the pump in the pond not working. Administrator will check on it.
Carl Kissling announced he will be retiring. Last day will be June 28, 2006. He requested his accumulated sick and vacation time to be paid in a lump sum. The mayor and council thanked Carl for his service to the village.
OLD BUSINESS – Heard have to hold two hearings for CDBG grant of $500,000.00 for water plant. Set first hearing for June 23, 2006 at noon and second hearing for July 5, 2006 at noon. Dean moved, seconded by Nelson to approve the hearing dates. Vote: all yeas. Motion carried.
Solicitor John Neville still needs to check on whether a pond could be dug on a property on E. Lima St.
NEW BUSINESS – Heard Jackson Township would like to join the village in the enterprise zone. A new seat would have to be incorporated to include a township representative.
First reading Resolution 1713
RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE ADDITION OF A PORTION OF JACKSON TOWNSHIP TO THE VILLAGE OF FOREST ENTERPRISE ZONE.
MAYOR – Mayor read resignation of Tax Administrator/Office Assistant Johna Walters effective July 12, 2006.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
AUDIT/FINANCE – Set meeting for Tuesday June 20 at 6:30 PM.
PARK –0-
EDC – Had results of survey sent to citizens in the Forest mailing district. Had a 10% return. The majority of the results say they do most of their shopping in Findlay and would like to see a grocery store come back to Forest.
Heard will be getting a formal complaint on the property at 201 E Lima St. so can start abatement proceedings.
The burned trailer at 504 S Mad River St. has been removed and another trailer cannot be put on the property because did not replace it within the required time limit.
Dean moved, seconded by Sharlene to adjourn into executive session to discuss acquisition of property and discipline of personnel. Vote: all yeas. Motion carried.
Reconvene.
SAFETY –0-
SERVICE – Meeting set for Tuesday June 13 at 5:45 PM.
Question on weeds at a property on Smith St. that is for sale and didn’t get mowed all the way to the back of property on W. Gage St. Police Chief is trying to contact.
ZONING – 0-
ADMINISTRATOR – Got quote from Bonded Chemical they are cheaper than SAL Chemical for chemicals for the water plant. Will start buying from Bonded.
Will meet with engineers Wednesday morning to finalize plans for the water plant.
Heard have contract from Waste Management for trash removal. Service will review.
Pickett St. and Garret St. will be paved within the next two weeks. Sealing of parking lot and parking lines will be taken to Service.
Discussed yard waste being taken to dump. No action taken.
CHIEF – Heard part-time officer Justin Powell resigned. Have four slots open for part-time officer.
LAW DIRECTOR –0-
OFFICE –0-
Sharlene moved to adjourn. Motion carried.
