Seneca Village Council met Tuesday, Jan. 3.
The Village Council meets formally on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 pm. The Mayor and each Commissioner is responsible for Administrating the functions of the following departments. Public Affairs, Accounts & Finances, Public Health & Safety; Streets & Public Improvements and Public Property.
Here are the minutes as provided by Seneca:
The Seneca Village Council held a regularly scheduled council meeting at Seneca Village Hall on January 3, 2017 at 7:00 pm.
Roll Call: Present: Applebee, Barla, Timmons, Olson, Spicer
Absent: none
A motion was made by Comm. Barla and seconded by Comm. Timmons that the Council approves the December 20, 2016 council meeting minutes as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes: Barla, Timmons, Olson, Applebee, Spicer
Nays: none
A motion was made by Comm. Barla and seconded by Comm. Olson that the Council approves the payment of bills as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes: Barla, Olson, Timmons, Applebee, Spicer
Nays: none
No Seneca Business Spotlight presentation
Communications, Petitions, Reports & Additional Agenda Items:
1. CSX Sign Announcement
Old Business:
Streets Olson:
Commissioner Olson stated that the Street Department has provided signs located on Main Street at the CSX railroad crossing indicating information on how to lodge a complaint.
Public Health and Safety Applebee:
Commissioner Applebee stated a revised animals at large ordinance has been shared with the Council for their review, it specifically includes public areas such as boat launch and/or Crotty Park. Comm. Applebee stated there was no prior feedback from the Park Board on the ordinance.
A motion was made by Comm. Applebee and seconded by Comm. Barla that the Council adopts ordinance #17-01 an ordinance regarding animals running at large.
Roll Call: Ayes: Applebee, Barla, Timmons, Olson, Spicer
Nays: none
Public Affairs Mayor Spicer:
Mayor announced that Tom Justice, Plan Commission Chairman attended last council meeting and stated that there were three ordinances referred to council; two relating to zoning changes and one regarding a variance request for 120 South Main Street.
A motion was made by Comm. Olson and seconded by Comm. Barla that the council adopts ordinance #17-02 granting a variance at the request of Robert J. Hum relating to property located at 120 S. Main Street.
Roll Call: Ayes: Olson, Barla, Timmons, Applebee, Spicer
Nays: none
A motion was made by Comm. Applebee and seconded by Comm. Barla that the Council adopts ordinance #17-03 amending the zoning district map with respect to 210-270 E. Jackson Street.
Roll Call: Ayes: Applebee, Barla, Timmons, Olson, Spicer
Nays: none
A motion was made by Comm. Applebee and seconded by Comm. Barla that the Council adopts ordinance #17-04 amending the zoning district map with respect to 123 E. Birchlawn and 478 Crotty Avenue.
Roll Call: Ayes: Applebee, Barla, Olson, Timmons, Spicer
Nays: none
New Business:
Public Property Timmons:
Comm. Timmons stated that currently two out of three blowers are being utilized at the sewer plant for normal operation; the third blower system is in need of rebuilding. Village employees will remove the blower and transport it for this purpose thus saving the village approximately $2,000.00.
A motion was made by Comm. Timmons and seconded by Comm. Barla that the council approves an expenditure of up to $15,000.00 to Berryman Equipment out of the sewer department.
Roll Call: Ayes: Timmons, Barla, Olson, Applebee, Spicer
Nays: none
Comm. Timmons also stated that the on-going meter replacement to upgrade village to radio read meters continues; an expenditure of $8,330.00 was made to Ferguson Enterprises for this purpose.
A motion was made by Comm. Timmons and seconded by Comm. Applebee that the council approves an expenditure out of the water department to Ferguson Enterprises for $8,330.00.
Roll Call: Ayes: Timmons, Applebee, Olson, Barla, Spicer
Nays: none
A reminder was made by Comm. Timmons that the Village will accept live Christmas trees for proper disposal in the lot behind Village Hall.
Accounts and Finance:
Commissioner Barla stated a quarterly budget meeting will take place at 6:45pm on January 17, 2017.
Public Affairs Mayor Spicer:
Mayor Spicer stated he had been approached by tavern owners regarding a proposed change in hours on Sundays for both package liquor and open liquor sales to start at 6:00 am. Discussion was held by Council and village clerk was instructed to place this item on next agenda.
A motion was made by Comm. Olson and seconded by Comm. Barla that the council enters into executive session to discuss personnel.
Roll Call: Ayes: Olson, Barla, Applebee, Timmons, Spicer
Nays: none
A motion was made by Comm. Olson and seconded by Comm. Barla that the Council returns to regular session.
Roll Call: Ayes: Olson, Barla, Timmons, Applebee, Spicer
Nays: none
A motion was made by Comm. Barla and seconded by Comm. Olson that the January 3, 2017 council meeting is adjourned at 7:41 pm.
Roll Call: Ayes: Barla, Olson, Timmons, Applebee, Spicer
Nays: none
Theresa L. Russell, Village Clerk
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