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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

Minutes for the Village of Beverly Regular Council Meeting

Held March 8, 2006

 

             The Regular meeting of the Village of Beverly Council was held Wednesday March 8, 2006 at 7:00 P.M. with Mayor Clem Biedenbach presiding, Dave Price, Stacey Brooks, Laura Adams, Arlene Pennock, and Mary Ann Pennock answered to roll call. Clerk Larry Kitts, Supervisor of Services Sam Brooker, Police Chief Greg Skinner, David (Doc) Lowe and Tim Rossiter of the Fire Department, Art Offenberger, Kevin Offenberger and his wife Jeanna, and Greg Schott were also present.

             Biedenbach led the prayer and pledge.

             Dave Price was sworn in as Council President by the village solicitor Tom Webster.

             Brooks moved to appoint Amista Lipot to Council, Adams seconded the motion and all answered yes to roll call (5-0). Webster then swore in Council member Lipot.

             Minutes of the February 15, 2006 regular meeting were presented, Arlene Pennock moved to approve the minutes, Price seconded the motion and all answered yes to roll call.

             Kevin Offenberger was present to request an increase in the trash collection rates. Price moved to accept the increase in rates proposed by Mr. Offenberger, Adams seconded the motion and all answered yes to roll call (6-0). Services and recycling were also discussed.

             Art Offenberger inquired about his request for a right of way and was informed that it would be tabled until next month so that new members could be brought up to speed on the issue. Arlene Pennock moved to allow the right of way requested by Mr. Offenberger, Brooks seconded the motion. During discussion of the motion Webster stated an agreement with Mr. Schott and conditional documentation would be needed in order to grant this easement, Price stated he was not in favor of the motion unless deed restrictions were in place. Brooks concurred with this statement. A roll vote was taken and all voted no (6-0). With all votes dissenting the motion failed.

 

MAYOR’S REPORT: Biedenbach reported there is no need for a right of way for Roger Gartrell and Carl Kesslering was not needed due to the fact the western end of Jennison was a street.

 

CLERK’S REPORT: No Report

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

 

LANDS, BUILDINGS, PARKS AND RECREATION: It was noted the lights in the park illuminating the monument at the western end of the park were not timed properly. The proposed gazebo

 

SWIMMING POOL: Adams reported that three designs were submitted to the pool committee and the committee settled on one design.

 

STREETS, ALLEYS, & SIDEWALKS: Price reported he will talk to Ralph Lockhart prior to moving the no parking signs on Ferry St..

 

POLICE, FIRE & SAFETY: Brooker reported the Presbyterian Church has requested a handicapped sign for Fourth Street adjacent to the church. Bob Love stated he would pay for the sign at committee meetings.

 

SUPERVISOR OF VILLAGE SERVICES: No Report

 

ORDINANCE, FINANCE AND INSURANCE: Arlene Pennock moved to suspend the rules, Brooks seconded the motion and all answered yes to roll call (6-0). Arlene Pennock moved to read ordinance 06-6 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE CHANGING THE VILLAGE OF BEVERLY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DATE by title only, Brooks seconded the motion and all answered yes to roll call (6-0). Arlene Pennock moved to approve ordinance 06-6, Mary Ann Pennock seconded the motion and all answered yes to roll call (6-0). Arlene Pennock moved to read ordinance 06-7 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TO DECLARE EXCESS PROPERTY, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ALLOW THE SALE OF SAID PROPERTY by title only, Brooks seconded the motion and all answered yes to roll call (6-0). Brooks moved to approve ordinance 06-7, Price seconded the motion and all answered yes to roll call (6-0).

             Arlene Pennock moved to read resolution 06-2 a RESOLUTION APPOINTING A CITIZEN POOL COMMITTEE by title only, Adams seconded the motion and all answered yes to roll call (6-0). Arlene Pennock moved to approve resolution 06-2, Brooks seconded the motion and all answered yes to roll call (6-0).

             Arlene Pennock moved to give all employees and supervisors a 3% cost of living raise, Adams seconded the motion and the roll call vote was (5-1) with Brooks casting the dissenting vote, motion passed.

Bills were presented and discussed. Mary Ann Pennock stated that since the pool would not be reopened this year, the phone to the pool should be shut off. Council concurred and requested the clerk have the phone service discontinued. Brooks moved to pay the bills; Price seconded the motion and all answered yes to roll call (6-0).

Committee meetings were scheduled for March 2, 2006 at 7:00 P.M.

With no further business to come before Council the meeting was adjourned. 

 

 

 

 

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Council President                                            Clerk-Treasurer