The Wellsville Village Council met this past Tuesday,
September 4, in Village Hall. Mayor
Susan Haugh presided. All Council
members were present plus Fiscal Officer Dale Davis, Village Legal Advisor Andy
Beech, Village Administrator Thom Edgell, Zoning Administrator Rick Williams
and Fire Chief Bill Smith.
There was no one commenting during the Public Speaking
portion on the agenda.
Although told by the Chief at the August 21 meeting he would
have a full report on his department’s year-to-date activity there was no
Police Department Report. Village
Administrator Thom Edgell did not elaborate when he advised the Sidewalk
Replacement project “has hit a rough spot in the road. We’re going to work our
way through it.” He reported the
Highland Heights project is underway with the installation of catch basins and
some storm sewer pipe. He finished his
report saying he’s doing a brief review of the Policy & Procedure Manual
for hiring in the Street Dept. He will
be passing on his recommendation to the Mayor shortly.
Zoning Administrator Rick Williams reported that the Zoning
Committee held a meeting last week and approved Marathon Oil’s request to
change the zoning on five parcels in the Nevada Street area from residential to
Industrial I-2. Williams advised other
than fencing them in there are no plans on using them at the present time. It
may be used for parking of construction equipment at later date. Mayor Haugh added Marathon is interested in
developing some “green space”. A motion
was passed approving the zoning change. Marathon also requested that all five parcels
be combined into one for tax record keeping purposes but that is not a matter
for the Zoning Committee. Capping off
the Zoning Department report the Mayor advised that over $14,000 was made from
selling zoning permits for the month.
United Water’s Sewage Treatment Plant Supervisor Greg
Stewart reported there was 2.84” of rain for the month of August. Averaging 708,501 gallons a day there was
nearly 22 million gallons of treated fluid discharged to the river. The plant was reapproved to dispose dry
sludge to a landfill. There was 13.4 tons of dry sludge shipped to the landfill. Also in August 39,500 gallons of sludge was
pumped to the drying beds. All parts
have been replaced by the contractor for the digesters and that project is
completed.
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| Mrs. Colleen Waggle |
In the Mayor’s Report Haugh asked for a motion stating that
the Village is willing to participate in discussions to develop four or five
parcels of land in the “pondage” area. Such a motion will show that Village officials
are willing to cooperate in economic development of this area. A motion made by Councilwoman Rosie Goss was
passed. These parcels are being considered
for purchasing by Marathon Oil as part of their expansion plans in the
Intermodal Park area.
The Mayor issued a proclamation designating the week of
September 17 as Constitution Week 2012 in Wellsville in honor of the 225th
Anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of
America. The proclamation was presented
to Mrs. Colleen Waggle. Pictured here
with the proclamation, Mrs. Waggle was representing the Southwick Griscom
Kinney Chapter of the DAR.
Finance Committee Chairwoman Diane Dinch reported that as of
the end of July there was $1.2 million in the General Fund and the total of all
funds was $1.4 million. Dinch reminded
everyone that those figures include the investment from the mineral rights
lease. Council approved the payment of
$32, 466 in vendor bills for the month of August.
Street Committee Chairwoman Tonda Ross advised there is a
meeting scheduled for 2 PM Monday, September 10 to discuss the vacating of a
portion of 21st Street and an alley in the Nevada Street area that
was requested by Marathon Oil. Ross also
got approval to change the times for blocking streets for the Dash for Mat’s
Bash from 5 to 7 PM to 2 to 5 PM on October 13.
The change was made to avoid creating a conflict with another community
activity on that day.
Councilman John Morrow got approval to order in legislation
adopting technical specifications similar to what the County used for
demolishing dilapidated property in the Neighborhood Stabilization
Project.
The specifications would apply to any contractor awarded bids for building
demolition in the Village. Morrow also
announced there will be a meeting of his committee on Monday, September 10 at
2:30 PM to discuss Animal Control ordinances and changing fees for demolition
work zoning permits. The Animal Control
ordinances also apply to fees charged by that department.
An annual housekeeping resolution was passed accepting the
tax levy amounts and rates to be certified with the County Auditor. An ordinance authorizing the upgrading of
lighting by ODOT for all three Village on & off ramps, to and from Route 7,
was placed on first reading following a lengthy discussion by Council. ODOT is in the process of upgrading the
lights and then transferring future upkeep & maintenance to the Village.
Under Old Business the Mayor advised Council the Village
will be moving forward transferring .4 acres located near the Sewage Treatment
Plant to Wellsville Terminals. The
company offered $46,000 or $47,000 for that piece of ground which was approved
to accept by a vote of Council last year.
The actual transaction was held up while working out details on
easements for Wellsville forced main sewage line. An easement plan has since been worked out.
For New Business Councilwoman Dinch questioned the age
limits for people collecting for tag days.
She noted that last week-end she witnessed underage children sitting on the
barrels while the collection was underway, creating a dangerous situation. Mayor Haugh noted she has been advised of the
situation and will be addressing ordinance enforcement with WPD officials. There is a minimum age specification in the
Tag Day ordinance.
The meeting adjourned at 6:43 PM and we were off to the
volleyball match. The next Council
meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 18 at 6 PM.
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