ORANGE VILLAGE COUNCIL
WORK SESSION/COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 7, 2009
8:00 PM
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MINUTES
1. Dan Brown, Council President, called the Special Meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll call
Members present: Parks, Perry, Braverman, Centanni, Bram, Kluter, Brown
Members absent: None
Others present: Kathy Mulcahy - Mayor
Stephen Byron – Law Director
Bruce White – Service/Fire Department
Chris Kostura – Police Department
Roger Delman – Treasurer
Lou Hovancsek – Building Department
Mary Kampman – Clerk of Council
4 A motion to adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the
appointment of municipal officials made by Perry; seconded by Parks.
AYES: Parks, Perry, Braverman, Centanni, Bram, Kluter, Brown
NAYS: None
5. Reconvene Special Meeting
6. Election of Council President – open floor for nominations
Lisa Perry requested nominations to appoint the Council President for 2009
Carmen Centanni nominated Dan Brown
Additional call for nominations, read twice A motion to close nominations
and cast a unanimous ballot for Dan Brown as Council President made by
Centanni; seconded by Braverman
AYES: Parks, Perry, Braverman, Centanni, Bram, Kluter, Brown
NAYS: None
7. Election of Council President Pro-tem – open floor for nominations
Dan Brown requested nomination to appoint the Council President Pro-tem for 2009
Mark Parks nominated Lisa Perry
Additional call for nominations, read twice
A motion to close nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for Lisa Perry as
Council President Pro-tem made by Centanni; seconded by Bram
AYES: Parks, Perry, Braverman, Centanni, Bram, Kluter, Brown
NAYS: None
8. A motion to re-appoint Anthony Lazar as a Planning and Zoning Member made by
Bram; seconded by Parks.
AYES: Parks, Perry, Braverman, Centanni, Bram, Kluter, Brown
NAYS: None
9. A motion for Council to elect Parks and Centanni to serve on the Board of the
Fire Fighters’ Dependents Fund made by Perry; seconded by Bram.
AYES: Parks, Perry, Braverman, Bram, Kluter, Brown
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Centanni
10. Old Business Discussion of Pending Legislation
A. ORDINANCE 2008-30
An Ordinance approving and confirming the appointment of Stephen Hovancsek
& Associates, Inc., as Orange Village Engineer and repealing certain ordinances.
2nd Reading
B. ORDINANCE 2008-31
An Ordinance approving the editing and inclusion of certain ordinances as parts
of the various component codes of the Codified Ordinances of Orange Village, Ohio,
and declaring an emergency. 2nd Reading
C. ORDINANCE 2008-32
An Ordinance appointing the Prosecutor of Orange Village, providing compensation
for the Prosecutor, and repealing certain ordinances. 2nd Reading
Council President advised Council that the Committee Chairs will remain the same
and Council should bring any changes in committee personnel to the next meeting
for confirmation.
11. Adjourn the Special Meeting at 8:19 p.m.
12. The Work Session was called to order 8:19 p.m.
13. Old Business Discussion of Pending Legislation
A. ORDINANCE 2008-28 - AMENDED
An Ordinance amending Section 147.16 of the Codified Ordinances of Orange Village to
provide for an increase in the monthly incentive to employees who utilize non-village health
insurance coverage and to provide group life and disability insurance to eligible employees
pursuant to a Section 125 Plan, and declaring an emergency. 3rd Reading
B. ORDINANCE 2008-33
An Ordinance amending Section 1123.02, Section 1123.03, and Section 1143.03 of the
Codified Ordinances of Orange Village to revise the Village’s Preliminary Plat and
Preliminary Development Plan Review Procedures, and repealing certain ordinances.
2nd Reading - Referred to P & Z. – Ordinance being revised
Ordinance 2008-26 will be added to agenda for next week.
14. New Business Discussion of New Legislation and Motions
No new business at this time – An appropriations ordinance will be introduced next week.
– The Management Operating Budget will be in the packet.
15. Audience Questions and Answer
No Comments
16. Discussion of White Paper – Gas and Oil Wells
Committee will research on progress in other communities. Village may
consider some informational meetings.
17. Comments by Council Members
Bram – No comment
Centanni – P & Z Meeting last night
NOCCA Meeting on Anti-Idling Ordinance
Braverman - Community Garden needs volunteers
Woodbran testing
Kluter – Sensible Salting
Parks – Treasurer updated Council on the Village’s financial status
Perry – Invitation from Ohio EPA to attend Tinkers Creek meeting on January 21.
18. Comments by the Mayor
- Received 10 submissions from architects – now being reviewed – interviews with finalists in February.
- New Administrative Assistant for Mayor, Anna Girardi
- Goals for 2009 will be presented next week.
19 . Comments by Council President
- Jud Kline implemented an idea to create and suggest green sustainable concepts
for the Village building code.
- Percentages of recycling for October, November and December up to 35 to 40%
20 . Adjourn Work Session at 9:26 p.m.
21. Reconvene the Special Meeting at 9:26 p.m.
22. A motion was made to adjourn to Executive Session at 9:27 p.m. to discuss prospective litigation made by
Perry; seconded by Parks.
AYES: Parks, Perry, Braverman, Centanni, Bram, Kluter, Brown
NAYS: None
23. Reconvene to Special Meeting
24. A motion was made to adjourn the Special Meeting at 9:51 p.m. by Parks; seconded by Kluter.
AYES: Parks, Perry, Braverman, Centanni, Bram, Kluter, Brown
NAYS: None
_______________________________ ____________________________________
Clerk of Council President of Council
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