Village of Lyons Ohio

The regular meeting of the Lyons Village Council was called to order Monday, March 1, 2010 at 7:30 pm. Present: Mayor Mary Vroman, Council members Andrea Gleckler, John Arquette, John O’Neil, John Good, Julie Fenicle, Delbert Neill, Village Employee Bob Iffland, Village Administrator Vicki Smith and Fiscal Officer Luann O’Hara. Also present Dorothy Duke, Dave Blessing, Sondra Metz, Wayne Rogers, RJ Lumbrezer and Conrad Beck.

The meeting was opened by saying the Pledge of Allegiance.

A motion made and seconded to accept the minutes from the February 1, 2010 meeting. 6 yea, motion passed.

A motion was made and seconded to accept the Bills for February 2010. 6 yea, motion passed.

A motion was made and seconded to accept the Financial Report for February 2010. 6 yea, motion passed.

Sondra Metz presented Council with the plans to start a Humane Society in Fulton County. Ms. Metz stated that the previous Humane Society was a small operation with no support. Ms. Metz stated that she is trying to find 3-4 volunteers from each community to be on the Humane Society Auxiliary Board of Directors. Ms. Metz asked everyone to attend a meeting being held March 10, 2010 at Smith’s Restaurant to talk about what is needed in each community. Ms. Metz stated that all funding is through donations.

Wayne Rogers reviewed the new Village website with Council.

www.villageoflyonsohio.com Wayne stated the website will contain Village info, Council Members with contact information, Village calendar and links to other County sites. Wayne stated that his cost to administer the site would be $125 for the first year. Wayne asked if Council wanted a Facebook page to post bulletins for the Village residents. Discussion. A motion was made and seconded to have Wayne Rogers administer the website and Facebook page for the Village. 6 yea, motion passed.

RJ informed Council that the BBQ will be held July31, 2010.

RJ informed Council that he met with the Park Board to discuss the electrical problems at the Park. RJ stated they want to upgrade the service in the Concession Stand. RJ stated they reviewed the proposal from Transtar Electric for the Field Lights Project. RJ stated the total cost to Transtar is $33600. RJ stated that the Boosters have $20,000 in the bank. RJ asked if Council could help with the balance of the price before the BBQ. RJ stated that he talked to the bank and the Village can get a loan with a payment in August 2010 and a payment in August 2011. RJ stated that the Boosters would reimburse the Village after the BBQ. Discussion. A motion was made and seconded for the Village to commit to pay the difference for the Field Lights Project and the Boosters would reimburse the Village within two years. 6 yea, motion passed.

Conrad Beck reviewed the 2010 insurance proposal from the Ohio Plan. Mr. Beck informed Council that the premium for 2010 is $9746. Mr. Beck reviewed the property schedule, equipment schedule and the liability limits. Mr. Beck reviewed the options available to Council also. Discussion. A motion was made and seconded to accept the Ohio Plan proposal with option # 2 - 2 year rate guarantee and option #3 - uninsured/underinsured motorists coverage for 2 vehicles with a $250,000 limit for a premium of $178. 6 yea, motion passed.

Dave Blessing informed Council that the Historical Society has been running the Recycling Center for the County. Mr. Blessing stated that the County has brought in a new operator, Larry Restivo, Triangular Recycling, for the Recycling Center and wants to reduce their payment from $120 month to $40 a month. Mr. Blessing stated that the Historical Society cannot manage the Recycling Center for $40 a month. Mr. Blessing stated that the Historical Society has a meeting with the County Officials and Mr. Restivo on Thursday at 1:30 pm at the Depot. Discussion. Mayor Vroman informed Council that she will attend the meeting.

Bob Iffland thanked Council for the new snow removal equipment.

Bob stated that all water meters have been read and 2 are not working but they will get them fixed right away.

Delbert Neill stated that the sidewalk in front of Bombers Café is always snowy and asked if the Village could shovel the snow. Discussion. Council decided they are not responsible for this snow removal.

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A motion was made and seconded to adopt the Permanent Appropriations as presented to Council and declaring this an emergency. 6 yea, motion passed. A motion was made and seconded to adopt the Permanent Appropriations as presented to Council. 6 yea, motion passed.

Vicki informed Council that the stop light can be changed to blinking yellow on SH120 at a certain time by changing the software. Discussion on time to change to blinking, matters of speeding, etc. A motion was made to change the stop light to flashing yellow from 11:00 pm to 6:00 am. No second on the motion so no vote or change to stop light.

Vicki informed Council that they need to establish a Sign Assessment Plan to maintain minimum levels of sign retroreflectivity by January 1, 2012. Vicki stated the signs don’t need to be replaced all at once. Vicki stated that a grant may be available in the fall to purchase the signs for $5 - $10 each. A motion was made and seconded to establish a Sign Assessment Plan to maintain minimum levels of sign retroreflectivity. 6 yea, motion passed.

Vicki informed Council that Adam Hoff is preparing the pre-application for Stimulus money. Vicki stated that the CDBG application is due May 7, 2010. Discussion. Council asked Vicki to contact Adam to get figures on the Noble Street to Sawmill Street Project and the Linden Street to Maple Street Project.

Vicki informed Council that John Arquette talked to Bechsteins and Seigneurs about running the storm tile on their property. John stated that he didn’t bring up money. Discussion. Council asked Vicki to invite Druschels, Bechsteins and Seigneurs to the next meeting to discuss the Storm Tile Project.

John O’Neil asked if the Village has a representative to EMA. John Arquette stated that Matt Smithmyer is the Village Representative.

Andrea Gleckler asked if old business could be brought up at the meeting to make sure nothing is missed. Discussion. Old business will be added to the agenda.

Mayor Vroman reviewed a letter form the Fulton County Health Dept. asking residents and parents to deter under age drinking at the Prom. Mayor Vroman shared the Sheriff’s Report for Feb 2010 with Council. Mayor Vroman informed Council that she has a copy of the Fulton County Regional Planning Commission’s meeting minutes if anyone is interested.

A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. 6 yea motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 10:00pm.