MINUTES
ORANGE VILLAGE COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING

MAY 11, 2005





1.	Lisa Perry, Council President, called the meeting to order at 8:00 pm.

2.	PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3.    ROLL CALL
Members present:	Kluter, Parks, Braverman, Brown (8:40 pm), Weisblatt, Bram and Perry
Others present:	Mayor Kathy Mulcahy	              Stephen Byron, Law Director
		Brian Mader, Engineer		Chris Kostura, Police Chief
		Bruce White, Service Director/Fire Chief

Motion to excuse Councilman Brown (in event that he doesn't arrive) was made by Weisblatt; 
seconded by Kluter.
Ayes:	Kluter, Parks, Braverman, Weisblatt, Bram and Perry
No:		None

4.    Motion to approve the minutes of the April 13, 2005 regular meeting as amended was 
made by Kluter; seconded by Bram.  Motion to adjourn was listed twice.
Ayes:	Kluter, Parks, Braverman, Weisblatt, Bram and Perry
No:		None

5.    Motion to approve the minutes of the April 19, 2005 special PZ/ABR meeting was made by 
Parks; seconded by Bram.
Ayes:	Parks, Braverman, Bram and Perry
Abstain:	Kluter and Weisblatt
No:		None

6.    Motion to approve the minutes of the May 4, 2005 special meeting as amended was made 
by Weisblatt; seconded by Bram.  The motion to adjourn the executive session is not necessary, 
so it needs to be removed.  Clarification with the branch chipping - "a few homes will not have all 
the branches removed in the first pass-thru."
Ayes:	Kluter, Parks, Braverman, Weisblatt, Bram and Perry
No:		None

7.    Motion to accept the March Treasurer's Report was made by Parks; seconded by Weisblatt.  
The Finance Committee meeting on June 1st will begin at 7:00 pm to discuss the 2006 budget.
Ayes:	Kluter, Parks, Braverman, Weisblatt, Bram and Perry
No:		None

8.    Motion to accept the April Tax Administrator's Report was made by Kluter; seconded by 
Bram.
Ayes:	Kluter, Parks, Braverman, Weisblatt, Bram and Perry
No:		None

9.    Motion to approve the payment of bills in the amount of $254,281.80 was made by Kluter; 
seconded by Weisblatt.
Ayes:	Kluter, Parks, Braverman, Weisblatt, Bram and Perry
No:		None

10.  AUDIENCE COMMENTS RELATIVE TO AGENDA ITEMS
Comments were made regarding the sign regulations, the U-3A district and the proposed 
Erickson development.

11.  OLD BUSINESS:  Introduction and reconsideration of:
A. ORDINANCE NO. 2005-4
An ordinance amending Chapter 1161 of the Code of Ordinances of Orange Village to modify 
existing regulations on the time, place and manner displaying signs within the village.  
3rd reading.
Returning to Planning & Zoning Commission for further review.


B.	ORDINANCE NO. 2005-5
An ordinance granting an area variance to allow a 2,516 square foot accessory building at 
28749 Miles Road.  2nd reading.
Planning & Zoning Commission to review on May 24, 2005.
Public hearing scheduled for June 8, 2005 at 8:00 pm.

C.	ORDINANCE NO. 2005-6
An ordinance granting a side yard variance to Alen and Arlene Michael at 215 Orange Tree Drive.  
2nd reading.
Planning & Zoning Commission to review on May 24, 2005.
Public hearing scheduled for June 8, 2005 at 8:01 pm.

D.	ORDINANCE NO. 2005-7
An ordinance enacting Chapter 1153 of the Code of Ordinances of Orange Village to establish a 
U-3A Continuing Care Retirement Community District.  2nd reading, as amended.

*Councilman Brown arrived at 8:40 pm.

12.  NEW BUSINESS:  Introduction and consideration of:
A.	ORDINANCE NO. 2005-8
An ordinance providing for the submission to the electors of Orange Village of the amendment 
of Article VIII of the Charter of Orange Village by the enactment of a new section 4 thereof 
pertaining to authorizing a tax levy for a period of 10 years for the purpose of paying the costs 
of permanent improvements within the village, and declaring an emergency.  1st reading.

B. ORDINANCE NO. 2005-9
An ordinance rezoning certain parcels of land with frontage on Harvard Road from Class U-1 
to Class U-3A, amending the village map and map designations and submitting the proposed 
change to the voters of Orange Village.  1st reading.
Referred to Planning & Zoning Commission.

C.	RESOLUTION NO. 2005-4
A resolution to support renewal of the State Capital Improvements Program (Issue 2).
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2005-4 was made by Brown; seconded by Bram.
Ayes:	Kluter, Parks, Braverman, Weisblatt, Bram and Perry
No:	None

D. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-5
A resolution declaring it necessary to improve Emery Road from Lander Road westerly to 
the corporate limit of the village by installing water mains and connections thereto in the 
public right of way, together with all necessary appurtenances thereto and declaring an 
emergency.

13.  Motion to approve Resolution No. 2005-5 was made by Weisblatt; seconded by Bram.
Currently below the 60% required signatures; decided to table until May 18, 2005.

14.  Motion to authorize the sale of surplus property submitted from various departments 
and authorizes the sale by eBay, auction, sealed bids, donation to charity or disposal by 
trash to the Mayor's discretion was made by Kluter; seconded by Bram.  The list dated 
May 10, 2005 includes computer monitors, turnout gear and helmets and two vehicles 
(one from the police department and one from the service department).
Ayes:	Kluter, Parks, Braverman, Weisblatt, Bram and Perry
No:		None

15.  Motion to authorize the purchase of a one-ton flat bed truck through the State of Ohio 
State Purchasing program in the amount of $37,866.30 was made by Kluter; seconded by 
Weisblatt.
Ayes:	Kluter, Parks, Braverman, Weisblatt, Bram and Perry
No:		None




15.  AUDIENCE COMMENTS AS TO ALL SUBJECTS
Comments were made regarding the proposed Erickson development and the Emery Road 
waterline.

16.  Motion to confirm the appointment of Sgt. Patrick O'Callahan to Lieutenant was made 
by Weisblatt; seconded by Kluter.
Ayes:	Kluter, Parks, Braverman, Weisblatt, Bram and Perry
No:		None

17.  REPORT OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT
No report.

18.  REPORT OF MAYOR
No report.

19.  REPORT OF COUNCIL MEMBERS AND COMMITTEES
Bram:  Damon Greer to speak at the Long Range Planning meeting on May 18, 2005 at 7:00 pm.
Weisblatt:  Will be interviewing architects to do the preliminary architectural services for the 
Service Department.
Brown:  Storm Water Management ordinances will coming to Council soon.
Braverman:  Encouraging all to come to the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on May 24th.
Parks:  No report.
Kluter:  No meeting scheduled for the Safety Committee.

20.  Motion to reconvene on May 18, 2005 was made by Weisblatt; seconded by Bram.
Ayes:	Kluter, Parks, Braverman, Weisblatt, Bram and Perry
No:		None







______________________________________________	___________________________________________
Susan L. Bonk						Lisa S. Perry
Clerk of Council						Council President

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