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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

Minutes for the Village of Beverly Regular Council Meeting

Held May 10, 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, Amista Lipot, and Mary Ann Pennock answered to roll call. Fiscal Officer Larry Kitts, Supervisor of Services Sam Brooker, Police Chief Greg Skinner, David (Doc) Lowe and Tim Rossiter of the Fire Department, Diana DeCola of the Marietta Times, Sherry Saunders, Ralph and Karen Lockhart were also present.

             Brooks led the prayer and pledge.

             Price moved to enter executive session to discuss personnel employment policy and wages, Brooks seconded the motion and all answered yes to roll call (6-0); Motion passed.

             Price move to re-enter regular session, Brooks seconded the motion and all answered yes to roll call (6-0); motion passed.

             Minutes of the April 12, 2006 regular meeting and May 3, 2006 special meeting were presented, Brooks moved to approve the minutes; Adams seconded the motion and all answered yes to roll call (6-0); motion passed.

            

MAYOR’S REPORT: Biedenbach reported the school district requested the mayor sign papers regarding liability in the event of damage of the black top adjacent to the pool construction area. Biedenbach also reported on the availability of a solar powered school zone light.

 

CLERK’S REPORT: Kitts reported he had talked to Dana Dietz regarding the insurance issue and was told the village liability insurance would cover any damage to the surrounding area of the pool. Kitts also stated the prisoner keep contract needed to be approved.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

 

LANDS, BUILDINGS, PARKS AND RECREATION: Price reported he and Kitts had made a trip to Tupper’s Plains and assessed purchasing a pre constructed gazebo. Upon inspection and information received from the dealer, a stick built gazebo would be more economical and meet the needs of the village better than the pre constructed structure.

 

SWIMMING POOL: Adams reported renovation was in the demolition stage and proceeding well. Adams then presented a check of $10,000 to the village fiscal officer on behalf of the American Legion Family. It was also stated to place an ad for lifeguards, pool manager, and swimming instructor in the event the pool is finished by August 1^st.

 

STREETS, ALLEYS, & SIDEWALKS: Price moved to make a no parking zone on Ferry Street from the telephone pole at 7^th Street to Wilson Street, Brooks seconded the motion and all answered yes to roll call (6-0); motion passed.

 

POLICE, FIRE & SAFETY: Brooks moved to approve the prisoner keep contract with the Washington Co. Sheriff’s Office, Price seconded the motion and all answered yes to roll call (6-0); motion passed.

             Brooks moved to advertise for a full time police officer with pay to be commensurate with experience; Lipot seconded the motion and all answered yes to roll call (6-0); motion passed.

             Council also requested to advertise for part time police officers and part time summer help for village services.

 

SUPERVISOR OF VILLAGE SERVICES: Discussion was held regarding the purchase of industrial grade shelving for the village garage. Adams moved to purchase the shelving for $850; Price seconded the motion and all answered yes to roll call (6-0); motion passed.

ORDINANCE, FINANCE AND INSURANCE: Arlene Pennock moved to authorize a $40 per week ($2080 per year) salary increase effective the next pay period for the Village Fiscal Officer, Price seconded the motion and all answered yes to roll call (6-0); motion passed.

             Arlene Pennock moved to accept the revised employee policy manual to replace the 1984 policy manual; Adams seconded the motion and all answered yes to roll call (6-0); motion passed.

             Lipot reported on the effects to municipalities regarding the Tel Amendment, revisions to sections 14, 15, and 16 of Article XII of the Ohio Constitution, if approved.

Bills were presented and discussed. Price moved to pay the bills; Brooks seconded the motion and all answered yes to roll call (6-0); motion passed.

Committee meetings were scheduled for June 1, 2006 at 7:00 P.M.

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

 

 

 

 

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Mayor                                                  

 

 

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Council President                                            Clerk-Treasurer