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Village
Of Lyons
Council Meeting
June 6, 2005
The regular
meeting of the Lyons Village Council was called to order Monday June 6,
2005 at 7:30 pm. Present: Mayor Mary Vroman, Dale Hallett, Fran Arquette,
John Good, Julie Fenicle, Joan Klier, Village Employee Bob Iffland,
Village Administrator Vicki Smith and Fiscal Officer Luann O’Hara.
A motion was made and seconded to accept the minutes from the
May 2 and May 16, 2005 meetings. 5 yea, motion passed.
A motion was made and seconded to accept the Bills for April 2005 and May
2005. 5 yea, motion passed.
A motion was made and seconded to accept the Financial
Reports from April 2005 and May 2005. 5 yea, motion passed.
Public
Nothing to report
Ziad Musallum - Fulton County Sanitary Engineer
Ziad Musallum informed Council that he had met with Mrs. Kuhn
and her land tenants to discuss the possibility of an easement on her
property for the new water line from Ash Street to Barden Street. Ziad
said it appeared as if she had no major objections. Ziad stated that she
had valuable questions and concerns that need to be addressed. For
example, she would want a fee for the contractors trespassing outside of
the easement with machinery of $2.50 per foot per event. Ziad stated that
this can be passed along to the contractors by writing it in the original
contract. Mrs. Kuhns also wants $391 per acre for crop damage which would
cover a three year period. Mrs. Kuhn’s tenants would like to be in
attendance during the project to be sure that the tiles get repaired
correctly and promptly. Ziad feels her questions and concerns can all be
worked out. Ziad stated that he will be able to do the applications for
loans or grants under our current contract with his office and the design
and inspection of the project would be at an extra charge. Ziad presented
Council with a list of loans and grants to study. Discussion on loans and
grants available. Council asked that Ziad fill out a pre-application for a
US EPA no interest loan. Dale Hallett asked if Ziad had contacted anyone
about finding the water leak. Ziad stated that with PVC pipe the leak will
be much harder to find in the area outside of the village. Ziad asked Bob
to take water samples of all the creeks along the waterline from Wauseon
to Lyons and test them for chlorine. If chlorine is present it could be a
leak in the water line. Ziad will contact Aqua Line to set up a complete
Village check of the waterlines for leaks.
Ziad presented Council with a Sewer Capacity hand out. Ziad
stated that the figures are based on an average household usage. Ziad
stated that the sewer was designed for 65,000 gallons per day Council has
designated a 20,000 gallon per day reserve. Ziad stated that based on this
information the sewer has a 12,000 gallon per day surplus over and above
the reserve and based on that the Village has approximately 93 taps
available.
Ziad informed Council that THOMA is prepared to proceed with
the Telemetry installation and will contact the Village in about a week.
Employees Report
Bob Iffland informed Council that the Fulton County Engineers
are not certain if they are going to remove the hill on County Road L as
previously planned. Therefore the water line there may not need to be
replaced.
Bob stated that he and Rod had removed the playground
equipment on the property from the Lyons School Building. All the
playground equipment had mass amounts of concrete underground. Brian
Burroughs broke up the concrete around the equipment so it could be moved;
however the equipment got ruined in the process. Bob stated there was so
much concrete they were unable to save the equipment.
Bob stated that he repaired the rafters on the shelter at
Green Park.
Bob informed Council that as of June 1, 2005 all of the water
meters were working. Bob stated that he is concerned the old meters are
not working properly. Bob suggested that the low reading meters be
replaced. Discussion on water meters. Council asked Bob to replace the low
reading meters.
Resolution 05-13 - Authorizing the collection of the FC Surcharge
as $.25 per 1000 gallons of water used
A motion was made and seconded to accept Resolution 05-13
authorizing the collection of the FC Surcharge as $.25 per 1000 gallons of
water
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used and declaring this issue an emergency. 5
yea, motion passed. A motion was made and seconded to accept Resolution
05-13 authorizing the collection of the FC Surcharge as $.25 per 1000
gallons of water used. 5 yea, motion passed.
Committee Reports
Nothing to report.
Administrator’s Report
Vicki informed Council that she had several updates
from the previous meeting.
Vicki stated that Ohio Gas will repair the hole on Cleveland
Street.
Vicki stated that Great Lakes Tank will repair the chipping
paint on the bottom of the water tower.
Vicki stated that A-1 Concrete will be back in mid June to
pump up the driveways that have sunk free of charge.
Vicki stated that Richard Patek will continue farming the
land at the lagoon for $1425.
Vicki informed Council that Mark Powers has been asked by the
Prosecuting Attorney’s Office to follow up on the Kemp sewer tap issue.
Vicki stated that Mark wants to get Ms. Kemp into court to find out why
she will not hook up to the sewer but if she does not appear a warrant
will be issued for her arrest.
Vicki informed Council that the Village has received the
Natureworks Grant that was applied for in 2003 for $7833. Vicki stated the
grant needs to be used for playground equipment. Vicki asked Council who
should administer the grant - her or the Park Board. Discussion. Council
decided that the Park Board will administer the Grant. Bob stated that the
restrooms at the ball park have not been cleaned since they were opened.
Vicki asked if Council wants to change the Sub-Division
Regulations on digging wells. Joan Klier stated that she has asked for
information regarding this and will report at the next meeting.
Vicki informed Council that the Historical Society
wants the sidewalk fixed between the Village Hall and the Depot or they
will block the drive. Vicki stated that Rod and Bob can fix it for
approximately $100 in materials plus labor. Discussion. Council decided
that Rod and Bob should fix the sidewalk.
Vicki stated that an invitation was received from the Ohio
Plan Insurance Company to the Toledo Mud Hens game on June 14, 2005 at
5:45 pm. Discussion. No one can make it to the game.
Vicki informed Council that Joseph Morris is concerned his
well is contaminated since his house burnt and would like Council to
approve Village water under these circumstances. Discussion. Council asked
Vicki to contact the Health Department to check Mr. Morris’s well for
contamination.
Vicki informed Council that Morenci , MI has a trained Zoning
Inspector and asked if they were interested in hiring him for Village
issues. Discussion. Council asked Vicki to contact the Morenci Zoning
Inspector and ask him to attend the next meeting.
Vicki stated she had been contacted by the Fulton County
Engineers office concerning Fulton Street. It appears that in 1967 the
north end of Fulton Street was vacated and now there is a 47 foot piece of
property that it is unclear who the owner is. Discussion. A motion was
made and seconded to make the 47 foot piece of property vacated by Fulton
Street part of the Lyons Community Park. 5 yea, motion passed.
Vicki informed Council that she has received complaints that
a resident is parking his vehicles on the right of way on Ash Street and
that the land tenants of that property are concerned they might hit them
with their machinery. Discussion. Council asked Bob to find the right of
way on Ash Street.
Mayor’s Report
Nothing to report.
Fran informed Council that there is a Basketball hoop sitting
on the street on Kennedy Drive and asked who would be responsible if
someone gets hit by a car. Discussion. Council asked Bob to talk to
residents about moving basketball hoop.
Dale Hallett asked if an invoice had been received from ARS
on the All Garbage Pick Up Day. Vicki stated no. Julie Fenicle stated that
Dave, the regular garbage pick up man for the Village is so polite and
intelligent that it was a pleasure working with him. Discussion. Council
asked that Vicki send ARS a thank you note for their help on garbage day.
A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. 5 yea,
motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 9:12pm.
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