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CITY OF ST. CLAIRSVILLE, 2007 CHAMPION CITY****************
Council News from the meeting of May 5, 2008
- Citizens Hearing/New Business
- Council Reports
- Council Committees
- Ordinances and Resolutions
- Mayor's Collection
- New Business
- Correspondence
| Members of St.Clairsville City Council | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Robert Vincenzo | Present |
| Service Director | Dennis Bigler | Present |
| Council President | Patricia Bruhn | Present |
| Finance Director | Jill Lucidi | Present |
| Director of Law | Al Davies | Present |
| First Ward Councilman | Jake Olsavsky | Present |
| Second Ward Councilman | Frank Sabatino | Present |
| Third Ward Councilman | John Bukmir | Present |
| Fourth Ward Councilman | Tim Porter | Absent |
| Council-At-Large | James Weisgerber | Present |
| Council-At-Large | Ginny Favede | Present |
| Council-At-Large | Perry Jones | Present |
Citizen's Hearing/New Business
None this evening.
Reports
| Service Director | Dennis Bigler | Report |
| Mayor | Robert Vincenzo | Report |
| Police Chief | Martin Kendzora | No Report |
| Finance Director | Jill Lucidi | Report |
| Zoning Officer | Tom Murphy | Report |
Service Director's Report
- Bids are out for the Bett-Mar Lane and Route 40 East project.
- Work continues on the tunnel on the National Road Bikeway
- Bids are out for painting the water tank. Bigler hopes to have that completed by late summer.
Mayor's Report
- Mayor Vincenzo reported that he has received many requests for pot hole patching on various streets throughout the city. He has met with the superintendent for the Street Department. Rich Smith said he would develop a schedule for pot hole patching on the worst streets throughout the city.
- The Mayor further explained that most of this year's paving budget is going to assist in the cost of the Bett-Mar Lane project. Therefore, not as many streets will be able to be paved during 2008. The Mayor is asking residents to be patient as they try to get to the worst streets first.
- Years ago when the Cumberland Trail Fire Department was a volunteer organization, the City of St. Clairsville relied on a siren system for emergencies and tornados. The sirens have been silent since the fire department became a full time, round the clock department no longer requiring the use of the siren. However, it has been brought to the attention of the Mayor that a siren system is still useful in cases of weather related emergencies or homeland security issues. The siren would alert the residents of St. Clairsville of impending danger faster than a radio or television announcement. For that reason, the Mayor has been asked to review brochures on siren systems. According to the brochures, the systems would be no less than $50,000.00 to implement and operate.
- Mayor Vincenzo referred the issue of a siren system to a council committee for review. Frank Sabatino asked that a member of the fire department be involved in the decision making also. Ginny, Jim, Jake and Perry are on the committee. There are grant funds available through Homeland Security for such projects.
- Mayor Vincenzo was asked if he had received any response from the residents of Bett-Mar Lane concerning the letters that were mailed to them. He responded by saying the residents have formed a group and has one spokesperson to represent them. This person expressed to the Mayor that the residents are very appreciative to the city for the extensive street repair slated for Bett-Mar but are disturbed that the Post Office has an issue delivering the mail. Mayor Vincenzo advised them to contact their Congressman as soon as possible. It seems the Post Office pays more attention to pressure from a Congressman to reach a resolution to an issue. Mayor Vincenzo said that he believes the residents will be meeting again on the 9th or 10th of this month.
Finance Director's Report
- Jill Lucidi informed City Council that auditors have arrived for the annual audit. They are expected to be on site for about four weeks and have the audit compete by the end of June.
- Lucidi was asked if there were any levies coming up for renewal this November. She stated she did not believe there were but she would double check.
Zoning Officer's Report
- The Zoning Board of Appeals has a public hearing scheduled for Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 5:00 pm. Jarvis Law offices would like to open practice at 219 E. Main St. Any questions can be addressed to Tom Murphy.
| Council Committees | ||
|---|---|---|
| Finance | Jim Weisberger | No Report |
| Utilities | Frank Sabatino | Report |
| Police | John Bukmir | No Report |
| Street North Side | Jake Olsavsky | No Report |
| Street South Side | Frank Sabatino | Report |
| Safety | Ginny Favede | No Report |
| Building & Grounds | Tim Porter | No Report |
| Planning Commission | John Weisberger | No Report |
| Fire District | Frank Sabatino | No Report |
| Fairgrounds | Ginny Favede | No Report |
| Recreation | Jake Olsavsky | No Report |
| Park District | Ginny Favede | Report |
Utility Report
- Pool meters are available for St. Clairsville residents wishing to fill their pool for the summer. They are available in the utility office on a first come, first serve basis. Pool meters must be returned 24 hours after taking them from the office.
- The Utility Committee met this evening and discussed several issues.
- The concrete is poured at the new substation, the transformer is in place. Everything is progressing rapidly.
- Spring and early summer is upon us and residents are asked to keep pets, animals, debris and shrubs away from the electric and water meters so the meter reader can obtain readings easily at the end of each month.
Park Board
- The formation of the joint Park District between the City of St. Clairsville and Richland Township has been approved.
- The City and the Township can each appoint two people to serve on the Park Board. These volunteers cannot be currently in any government position within the city or township.
- The Probate Judge will appoint a fifth person to serve with the four to form a five member board.
- The City of St. Clairsville urges anyone interested in volunteering to serve on the Park Board to submit their resume to the Mayor's office at 100 N. Market St., St. Clairsville, Ohio.
- Application deadline for anyone wishing to be considered for the Park District Board is May 21st.
Ordinances & Resolutions
Ordinances and Resolutions must be read at three council meetings in order to be passed into law. This allows the public ample time to respond or comment. The ordinance or resolution goes into effect 30 days after its third reading. Legislation can be passed on an emergency measure if so directed by council. This allows the readings to be heard at one meeting and eliminates the 30-day period. For details on any legislation, contact the mayor's office at 695-1324.
2008-22 - AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS TO SELL FOUR (4) OF THE CITY'S VEHICLES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
| First Reading | April 21, 2008 |
| Second Reading | April 21, 2008 |
| Third Reading | April 21, 2008 |
| Passed as Emergency | Yes |
Mayor's Collection
This section will be updated after the second meeting of each month.
| Forfeits, Fines, and Costs | $1,216.00 |
| General Revenue Fund | $165.00 |
| Victims of Crime Fund | $99.00 |
| Computer Fund | $110.00 |
| Seat Belt | $00.00 |
| Bonds | $00.00 |
| Miscellaneous | $0.00 |
| Zoning Permits | $648.20 |
| Parking Tickets | $0.00 |
| County Court Monies - OVI | $35.00 |
| County Court Monies - DRUGS | $00.00 |
| Gazebo Rental | $00.00 |
| Sign Permits | $0.00 |
| Garage Sale Permits | $40.00 |
| Subtotal | $2,413.20 |
| Returned Check | ($00.00) |
| Check Returned | ($0.00) |
| Deposit Correction | $0.00 |
| Deposit Slips | $0.00 |
| Total | $2,413.20 |
New and Other Business
- The next council meeting will be Monday May 19, 2008 at 7:30 pm.
- Several months ago, Dean Nichols appeared before City Council and requested the alley right-of-way be moved approximately 15 feet south from where it is to allow him to build onto his home.
- Nichols has a purchase agreement in place for this property which will run out in June. He needs to make a decision and cannot proceed unless the easement is moved. Mayor Vincenzo said that he has gone out and reviewed the area. He does not see any problem with this request with respect to utilities.
- Tom Murphy advises that if City Council agrees to this that it should be officially be drawn by a surveyor or engineer to eliminate any problems in the future.
- Several members of City Council want to go and review the area and hope to have a decision for Mr. Nichols by the next meeting.
- Mayor Vincenzo asked for an executive session citing ORC 121.22 (g)(1) a personnel matter.
Correspondence