August 18, 2014 - The Village of East Sparta Ohio

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF EAST SPARTA, COUNTY OF STARK AND STATE OF
OHIO HELD IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING ON AUGUST 18, 2014.
The meeting was called to order at 6:30pm. Roll call was taken with the following
members present; Mayor Michael Stephens, Council Members Jackie Truax,
Charlene Stelluto, Jenna Hessedence, Donald Stropki, Daniel Fetters, Douglas
Neading, Clerk Treasurer Rice, BOPA Members Robert Easterday, Gary Neuman
and Water Clerk Lawver. Visitors included; Joe Kostic (Village Coordinator),
Robert Cyperski (Village Solicitor), Mike Mangeris (Building Inspector), Chris
Freitag (SVCP), Mark Hollinger (Aspen Energy), Kenneth Byrd, Jason Adolph,
Krystal Kossach, Trina Frascone.
Easterday stated that the BOPA had received a request for an easement from AEP
to set the poles for the new water project electricity and the BOPA is requesting
Council approve the easement. Truax made motion to approve the easement,
seconded by Fetters. Roll call 6 Yea, 0 Nay, motion carried. Easterday stated that
the BOPA had been asked by Truax and Stelluto to lend the Village $20,000.00 to
tide them over until the next tax disbursement. Easterday inquired of Cyperski if
this was legal and Cyperski stated it was. Easterday made motion for the BOPA to
loan the Village $20,000.00, seconded by Neuman. Roll call 2 Yea, 0 Nay, motion
carried. Neading made motion to borrow $20,000.00 from the BOPA for a term of
two years at 0.0 interest, seconded by Truax. Roll call 6 Yea, 0 Nay, motion
carried. Easterday stated that the BOPA moved to lower the water rate to Flipside
from double to 1 1/2 times the resident rate due to special circumstances. Stelluto
made motion to lower the water rate for Flipside from double to 1 ½ times the
resident rate, seconded by Truax. Roll call 6 Yea, 0 Nay, motion carried.
The Police Report was presented to Council. For July there were; 37 Traffic
Arrests, 0 Juvenile Traffic, 0 DUI Arrests, 0 Crash Reports, 4 Misdemeanor
Arrests, 1 Felony Arrest and 10 Calls for Service.
Adolph addressed Council. Adolph stated that he was interested in purchasing the
Walsh building for additional storage for his business. Adolph was informed that if
Council decided to sell the property it would have to be advertised for sealed bids.
Adolph stated that if Council were willing to sell, he could wait.
O-5-14-8 ordinance authorizing the advertising for bids and sale of the Walsh
building. Neading made motion to suspend three readings and to enact said
ordinance on its only reading, seconded by Fetters. Roll call 6 Yea, 0 Nay, motion
carried.
Byrd addressed Council. Byrd stated that he was seeking a variance for the replatted lots to erect a storage building. Byrd inquired if he needed written
permission from neighboring landowners and was told he must have written
authorization prior to the granting of the variance.
Hollinger addressed Council. Hollinger stated that he was present to inquire if
Council wished to make Aspen Energy as the Village Residential Aggregation
source for electricity and natural gas. This would allow the residents to combine
and save money on their monthly gas and electric bills. To designate Aspen,
Council would need to place before the voters on the spring ballot. Council stated
they would discuss the matter and get back to Hollinger.
Freitag presented the park board minutes. Freitag stated that the Park Board was in
limbo after the article in the paper about the “Y” possibly running the park next
year. Until a decision is made about the “Y” Freitag stated that the Board did not
want to do fund raising or anything else if they possibly would not be in charge
next year. Frascone and Kossach stated they were present to voice their concern of
having the “Y” run the park. They were concerned the park may be closed and
were quite upset about the situation. Council stated the “Y” was one avenue they
were looking into to help keep the park open.
The minutes of the July 21st meeting were read. Truax made motion to accept the
minutes as read, seconded by Fetters. Roll call 6 Yea, 0 Nay, motion carried.
The Financial Reports were presented to Council. The reports included; Bank
Reconciliation, Warrant Register, Fund Status, Revenue Status and Receipt
Register. Stelluto made motion to pay the bills totaling $18,636.67, seconded by
Truax. Roll call 6 Yea, 0 Nay, motion carried.
R-15-14-7 resolution to transfer funds. Fetters made motion to rescind said
resolution, seconded by Stelluto. Roll call 6 Yea, 0 Nay, resolution rescinded.
R-16-14-8 resolution approving 2015 Alternative Budget. Truax made motion to
suspend three readings and to enact said resolution as an EMERGENCY, seconded
by Stelluto. Roll call 6 Yea, 0 Nay, motion carried.
Cyperski addressed Council. Cyperski stated that he had drawn up a new fire
contract at $14,000.00 per year.
O-4-14-8 ordinance approving fire contract. Stelluto made motion to suspend three
readings and to enact said resolution as an EMERGENCY, seconded by Fetters.
Roll call 6 Yea, 0 Nay, motion carried.
Kostic addressed Council.
1. Construction should begin 8/25 on the Round-about.
2. Water project ongoing and proceeding on schedule.
3. 8/27 and 8/28 will be berming.
4. Will start looking into 2014 paving.
5. The Dodge van is unsafe and the BOPA has approved junking. Truax made
motion to salvage the van, seconded by Hessedence. Roll call 6 Yea, 0 Nay.
Motion carried. The BOPA has approved purchasing a van from the high
school for about $3,000.00. Truax made motion to approve the purchase,
seconded by Hessedence. Roll call 6 Yea, 0 Nay, motion carried.
Fetters made motion to adjourn, seconded by Stelluto. Meeting adjourned
8:00pm.
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Mayor
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Clerk Treasurer

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