LORI CUNARD
January 4, 2023
Meeting Minutes (9-6-22)
The Council of the Village of Woodsfield
December 19, 2022
The Council of the Village of Woodsfield met in Regular Session on December 19, 2022.
I. Roll Call:
Present: Council Members; Dale English, Tom Kirkland, Anthony McDaniel, Leann Harper, Tiffany Ramsay, Matt Schaber; Mayor Carol Hehr, and Village Administrator Kevin Brooks.
Absent: Fiscal Officer Lori Cunard
II. Pending Meeting Minutes Approval:
Tom Kirkland made a motion to accept the December 5, 2022 meeting minutes with corrections. Matt Schaber second. Motion passed 6-0.
III. Registered Visitors/Guest:
None
V. Old Business:
DORA – Nothing to report at this time but after the first of the year we hope to get going on this to have it finalized.
VI. Administrator Report:
Village Administrator Kevin Brooks asked for a motion from Council to hire Hunter Thomas in the Water Department as a Water Operator in training at a rate of $13.00/hr. This would be effective December 27, 2022. Anthony McDaniel made a motion to hire Hunter Thomas as Water Operator in training for the Water Department at a rate of $13.00/hr. beginning December 27, 2022. Matt Schaber second. Thomas Kirkland – abstain. Motion passed 5-1-0.
Kevin Brooks stated that there is a Resolution in Council packets for the new health insurance. Also,
Council was given information on the health insurance from Anthem and United Health Care to compare the two as well as the premium comparison.
Kevin Brooks asked for Executive Session at the end of the meeting regarding Personnel/Compensation.
VII. Fiscal Officer Report:
Brenda Mauck sent out financial reports to Council this afternoon for them to review. If anyone has questions let Kevin Brooks know or contact the Fiscal Office. Lori Cunard is on vacation and will be back on Tuesday, December 27th. Kevin Brooks stated that we have basically closed the year and any bills we get in at this point will be part of the 2023 budget.
VIII. Committee Chair/Council Reports:
Dale English – Nothing to report
Tom Kirkland – Nothing to report
Anthony McDaniel – Nothing to report.
Leann Harper – Nothing to report
Tiffany Ramsay – Tiffany Ramsay stated that the Christmas Luncheon was very nice and thanked those who coordinated it. Kevin Brooks stated that Mayor Carol Hehr, Lori Cunard, and Brenda Mauck did the plans for the party and all the feedback he got was good. He appreciated all that attended.
Matt Schaber – Nothing to report
IX: Solicitor’s Report:
None
X: Mayor’s Report:
Mayor Hehr said she wanted to thank Lori Cunard and Brenda Mauck for the work they did on the Christmas Luncheon. She thought it was very nice and she knows everyone enjoyed it.
Mayor Hehr received by mail today a letter from Monroe Metropolitan Housing Authority. The letter asks to re-appoint Frank Smithberger to the board. Mayor Hehr asked for a motion to re-appoint Frank Smithberger to the board of the Monroe Metropolitan Housing Authority. Leann Harper asked for more information on the Housing Authority. The Housing Authority provides housing options for low-income individuals and families that meet the requirements as well as complaints on low-income housing. They provide information on applying for low-income housing and the eligibility requirements. They also assist and accept the application process for low-income housing. Dale English made the motion to re-appoint Frank Smithberger to the board of the Monroe Metropolitan Housing Authority. Leann Harper second. Motion passed 6-0.
Mayor Hehr is registered for Mayor’s Court training in January, 2023.
Mayor Hehr asked if everyone received a copy of the contract from Ryan Regal for Solicitor. He emailed the contract but not everyone received it, so Mayor Hehr read over the contract for Council. Anthony McDaniel asked what we are retaining him for verses paying him $200.00/hr. for. Kevin Brooks spoke up and said that normal Village business and meeting attendance, when asked, will be included in the retainer but anything above that will be considered extra and charged at $200.00/hr. but most everything he does will be included in the retainer. Council stated that they are expecting Ryan Regal to bill the Village monthly for any extra charges to stay current. Anthony McDaniel made a motion to approve the contract for Ryan Regal as Solicitor. Leann Harper stated she would like it added in the contract that Ryan Regal bill the Village every 30 days for the retainer of $1,000.00 and any business over general Village business at $200.00/hr. Matt Schaber verified that Ryan Regal will only attend meetings when asked and that is included in his retainer rate. Mr. Brooks stated he would attend when asked and it is included in the retainer fee. Matt Schaber second. Motion passed 6-0.
Mayor Hehr said she also would like to have Executive Session at the end of the meeting regarding Litigation.
Mayor Hehr asked for a motion for the payment of bills. Dale English made the motion. Tiffany Ramsay second. Motion passed 6-0.
Mayor Hehr asked for a motion to approve the Mayor’s Court Report, mid-December 2022. Anthony McDaniel made the motion. Tom Kirkland second. Motion passed 6-0.
Mayor Hehr asked for a motion to approve Resolution #2022-6, A Resolution for the Village of Woodsfield to Accept the Recommendation of the Insurance Committee to Offer American United Health Insurance Policies to Village Employees. The Village Contributing 85% of the Monthly Premium Pre-Taxed Payroll Deduction; and Dental and Vision Plans Wholly at the Expense of the Employees for the Fiscal Year 2023. Tom Kirkland made the motion. Dale English second. Motion passed 6-0.
Mayor Hehr asked for a motion to approve Ordinance #15-2022, An Ordinance Providing for Amending and Revising Specific Line-Items in the Appropriations of Expenditures for the Village of Woodsfield for the Calendar Year 2022, Declaring an Emergency. Anthony McDaniel made the motion. Leann Harper second. Dale English – yes, Tom Kirkland – yes, Tiffany Ramsay – yes, Matt Schaber – yes. Motion passed 6 – 0.
Mayor Hehr asked for a motion to suspend the rules and pass Ordinance #15-2022 by its second reading, Declaring it an Emergency. Dale English made the motion. Tom Kirkland second. Anthony McDaniel – yes, Leann Harper – yes, Tiffany Ramsay – yes, Matt Schaber – yes. Motion passed 6-0.
Mayor Hehr asked for a motion to suspend the rules and pass Ordinance #15-2022 by its third reading, Declaring it an Emergency and adopt. Matt Schaber made the motion. Tiffany Ramsay second. Dale English – yes, Tom Kirkland – yes, Anthony McDaniel – yes, Leann Harper – yes. Motion passed 6-0. Ordinance #15-2022 adopted.
XI. Un-Registered Visitors:
None
Mayor Hehr asked for a motion to go into Executive Session regarding Litigation and Personnel/Compensation. Anthony McDaniel made the motion. Dale English second. Motion passed 6-0. Executive Session entered at 5:57 p.m.
The Mayor asked for a motion to go back into Regular Session. Anthony McDaniel made the motion. Tom Kirkland second. Motion passed 6-0. Regular Session entered 6:10 p.m.
Mayor Hehr asked for a motion to increase Chief Corey Jones’ salary to $52,000/yr. to begin the first pay date of 2023. Tom Kirkland made the motion. Matt Schaber second. Motion passed 6-0.
Mayor Hehr stated that the Monroe County Beacon is putting out Holiday ads in the next issue. She asked if Council would like to do an ad for the Village. Anthony McDaniel made a motion to run a Holiday ad for the Village in the Monroe County Beacon at a cost of $64.00. Leann Harper second. Motion passed 6-0.
XII. Adjourn:
The Mayor asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Anthony McDaniel made the motion to adjourn. Leann Harper second. Motion passed 6-0. The meeting was adjourned at 6:15p.m.
ATTEST:
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Carol Hehr, Mayor Lori Cunard, Fiscal Officer