MINUTES 1. Mark Bram, President of Council called the meeting to order at 8:02pm. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll call Members present: Soroky, Kluter, Centanni, Perry, Brown, Braverman, Bram Others present: Kathy Mulcahy, Mayor Stephen Byron, Law Director Roger Delman, Treasurer Bruce White, Fire Chief/Service Director Chris Kostura, Police Chief Kristin Dubyak, Clerk of Council 4. A motion to confirm the appointment of Dustin Durbin as a member of the Orange Village Fire Department was made by Brown; seconded by Soroky. Ayes: Soroky, Kluter, Centanni, Perry, Brown, Braverman, Bram Nays: None Oath of Office was administered by the Mayor 5. A motion to confirm the appointment of Brian Kappel as a member of the Orange Village Fire Department was made by Perry; seconded by Brown. Ayes: Soroky, Kluter, Centanni, Perry, Brown, Braverman, Bram Nays: None Oath of Office was administered by the Mayor 6. A motion to confirm the appointment of Frank Kutina as a resident member of the Records Commission was made by Kluter; seconded by Soroky. Ayes: Soroky, Kluter, Centanni, Perry, Brown, Braverman, Bram Nays: None Oath of Office was administered by the Mayor 7. A motion to confirm the appointment of David Paulus as a resident member of the Records Commission was made by Centanni; seconded by Kluter. Ayes: Soroky, Kluter, Centanni, Perry, Brown, Braverman, Bram Nays: None Oath of Office was administered by the Mayor 8. A motion to accept the minutes, as amended, of the June 13, 2007 regular meeting was made by Soroky; seconded by Kluter. Ayes: Soroky, Kluter, Centanni, Perry, Brown, Braverman, Bram Nays: None The minutes were amended to correct the vote of Councilman Centanni on the adoption of Ordinance No. 2007-16 from aye to nay. 9. A motion to accept the May 2007 Treasurer’s Report was made by Soroky; seconded by Brown. Ayes: Soroky, Kluter, Centanni, Perry, Brown, Braverman, Bram Nays: None 10. A motion to accept the June 2007 Tax Administrator’s Report was made by Brown; seconded by Centanni. Ayes: Soroky, Kluter, Centanni, Perry, Brown, Braverman, Bram Nays: None 11. A motion to approve the bills to be paid in the amount of $366,654.87 and additional expenses of $73,827.01 was made by Brown; seconded by Perry. Ayes: Soroky, Kluter, Centanni, Perry, Brown, Braverman, Bram Nays: None 12. Audience comments relative to items on the agenda. No comments. 13. Old Business: Introduction and consideration of: A. ORDINANCE NO. 2007-18 An ordinance enacting Section 143.15 of the Code of Ordinance of Orange Village to establish the position of, and stipend for, “Police/Safety Officers,” for employees in the Police Department who are not a part of the collective bargaining unit. 3rd Reading A motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2007-18 was made by Brown; seconded by Perry. Ayes: Soroky, Kluter, Centanni, Perry, Brown, Braverman, Bram Nays: None B. ORDINANCE NO. 2007-19 An ordinance amending Section 111.03 of the codified ordinances of the Village to set the compensation of the Members and President of the Orange Village Council. 2nd Reading C. ORDINANCE NO. 2007-20 An ordinance amending Subsection (a) Section 121.04 of the Codified Ordinances of the Village to set the Mayor’s compensation and replacing certain ordinances. 2nd Reading 14. New Business: Introduction and consideration of: A. ORDINANCE NO. 2007-25 An ordinance declaring a moratorium on the enforcement of Section 1503.05(C) of the Orange Village Codified Ordinances, to permit the construction of residences without the installation of active fire suppression systems, and declaring an emergency. 1st Reading A motion to suspend the rules was made by Perry; seconded by Braverman. Ayes: Soroky, Kluter, Centanni, Perry, Brown, Braverman, Bram Nays: None A motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2007-25 was made by Centanni; seconded by Soroky. Ayes: Soroky, Kluter, Centanni, Perry, Brown, Braverman, Bram Nays: None B. ORDINANCE NO. 2007-26 An ordinance adopting the 2008 Orange Village Budget and declaring an emergency. 1st Reading A motion to suspend the rules was made by Perry; seconded by Brown. Ayes: Soroky, Kluter, Centanni, Perry, Brown, Braverman, Bram Nays: None A motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2007-26 was made by Brown; seconded by Soroky. Ayes: Soroky, Kluter, Centanni, Perry, Brown, Braverman, Bram Nays: None C. A motion to adopt the 2008 Management Budget was made by Brown; seconded by Braverman. Ayes: Soroky, Kluter, Centanni, Perry, Brown, Braverman, Bram Nays: None D. ORDINANCE NO. 2007-27 An ordinance to provide for the issuance of bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $800,000 for the purpose of paying the property owners’ portion, in anticipation of the collection of special assessments heretofore levied, of the cost of improving Emery Road from Lander Road westerly to the corporate limits of Orange Village by installing water mains and connections thereto in the public right of way, together with all the necessary appurtenances, in accordance with Resolution 2005-5, adopted May 18, 2005 and declaring an emergency. 1st Reading Mark Bram, President of Council stated that a signed copy of the Fiscal Officer’s Certificate was distributed to members of Council. A motion to suspend the rules was made by Centanni; seconded by Kluter. Ayes: Soroky, Kluter, Centanni, Perry, Brown, Braverman, Bram Nays: None A motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2007-27 was made by Centanni; seconded by Perry. Ayes: Soroky, Kluter, Centanni, Perry, Brown, Braverman, Bram Nays: None E. ORDINANCE NO. 2007-28 An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement creating the “Valley Enforcement Regional Council of Governments,” for the purpose of establishing and operating the “Valley Enforcement Group” with other political subdivisions, appointing a representative and alternate representative to the Council. 1st Reading Draft of an Agreement establishing the Valley Enforcement Regional Council of Governments for the supervision and control of the Valley Enforcement Group. To be discussed at the August 1, 2007 work session. 15. Other topics discussed. - Warning sirens - Ad hoc committee on global warming - Traffic control on Miles Road - Sharon Delman Race on August 5, 2007 - Carbon monoxide detectors - Community shredding event - Council newsletter 16. Audience comments relative to all subjects. - Former Councilwoman Kathy Keeter of Aurora, Ohio commented on the newsletter. - David Paulus of Jackson Road commented on the newsletter. 17. Report of the Council President. - Newsletter to be mailed by the end of the week. - July 25, 2007 Town Hall Meeting and Public Hearing. 18. Report of the Mayor. - Music at the Muni concert featuring The Singing Angels on July 19, 2007. - Wireless Task Force Committee. 19. Report of Council Members. Kluter - Drop off hours for phone books at the Service Department. - Godes and Fritz Memorial dedications. Soroky - Wireless Task Force Committee appointment. Braverman - No report Brown - No report Perry - Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners to meet on July 12, 2007. Centanni - Amended Ordinance 2007-17 to be reviewed by Planning & Zoning Commission. 20. A motion to adjourn to a reconvened meeting on July 25, 2007 was made by Centanni; seconded by Brown at 11:20pm. Ayes: Soroky, Kluter, Centanni, Perry, Brown, Braverman, Bram Nays: None _____________________________________ ____________________________________ Kristin P. Dubyak, Clerk of Council Mark Bram, President of Council Archives 2007 | 3-7-07 | 3-14-07 | 4-4-07 | 4-11-07 | 4-25-07 | 5-2-07 | 5-9-07 | 6-6-07 | 6-13-07 | 7-11-07 |
