February 2019

Meeting Minutes February 13th, 2019 Regular Meeting of Council Wednesday, February 13th, 2019 9:00 AM Put-in-Bay Town Hall The Council of the Village of Put-in-Bay met for a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, February 13th, 2019 at 9:00 AM. President Pro-Tempe Jessica Dress called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. Roll Call: McCann; here, Ladd; here, Boyles; here, Dress; here, Koehler; absent, Faris; absent. Mayor McCann; Absent. Solicitor Susan Anderson was present by phone. ORDINANCE: 1207-19: An ordinance Adopting the Village of Put-In-Bay Credit Card Policy and Declaring An Emergency. Faris moved to hold the second reading, Ladd seconded. Roll: McCann; yes, Ladd; yes, Boyles; yes, Dress; yes. Motion Carries Chief Riddle expressed concerns with four parts of the policy. It is modeled after the State of Ohio’s policy, and will be reviewed with Legal Counsel. 1208-19: An ordinance Amending chapter 867 – Pedicab Businesses. Boyles moved to introduce the ordinance. 1209-19: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 866- Taxicabs. Ladd moved to introduce the ordinance. 1210-19: An Ordinance for a Temporary Moratorium on Roving Entertainment Businesses. Ladd moved to introduce the ordinance. Ladd moved to approve the Kirk Brothers as the lowest and best bidder for the Ozone Project. McCann seconded. Roll: Ladd; yes, Boyles; yes, Dress; yes, McCann; yes. Motion Carries. Minutes: Ladd moved to approve the minutes from Regular Meeting January 9th, 2019. Boyles Seconded. Voice Vote; All in Favor. January/February Financials: Tabled until March 2019 Meeting; Fiscal Officer was not present at current meeting. Boyles moved to approve all bills submitted,McCann Seconded. Roll: Boyles; yes, Dress; yes, McCann; yes, Ladd; yes. Motion Carries.

Meeting Minutes February 13th, 2019 Boyles moved to approve the payment for Walter-Haverfield invoice in the amount of $5,849.28 from May. Ladd seconded. Roll: Dress; yes, McCann; yes, Ladd; yes, Boyles; yes. Motion Carries. Council Rules 2019: Boyle moved to approve the amended council rules for 2019. Ladd seconded. Voice Vote: All yes. Motion Carries. Leak Forgiveness: McCann moved to approve leak forgiveness to 484 Catawba Ave. in the amount of $493.28. Boyles seconded. Roll: McCann; yes, Ladd; abstain, Boyles; yes, Dress; yes. Motion Carries. 2019 Dockage Rates: Ladd moved to approve the 2019 dockage rates with no change from 2018. Dress seconded. Roll: Ladd; yes, Boyles; yes, Dress; yes, McCann; yes. Motion Carries. Updated Utility Billing Policy: Under review with Legal Counsel. Tabled until the March Regular Meeting. Probationary Period: Boyles moved to approve Officer Russo’s 6-month probationary period with the start date of January 23rd, 2019. Ladd seconded. Roll: Boyles; yes, Dress; yes, McCann; yes, Ladd; yes. Motion Carries. Training: Moved by Boyles to approve Fiscal Officer, Mayors Court Clerk, and Jessica Dress to attend State Auditor Local Government Conference March 6-8th, 2019. The total cost of $600.00. Ladd seconded. Roll: McCann; yes, Ladd; yes, Boyles; yes, Dress; yes. Motion Carries. Police Housing: Boyles moved to approve the housing rate of $5/day for Full Time officer Russo for the duration of his stay in the bunk house. Ladd seconded. Voice Vote: All yes. Motion Carries. Vacation Roll-Over: McCann moved for a one-time rollover of Chief Riddle 117 vacation hours. Boyles seconded. Roll Call: Ladd; yes, Boyles; yes, Dress; yes, McCann; yes. Motion Carries. General Fund Advance: Boyles moved the approval of the General Fund to advance $192, 032.10 to a newly created Capital Project Enterprise Fund for the first payment to Blue In Green. Ladd seconded. Roll: Boyles; yes, dress; yes, McCann; yes, Ladd; yes. Motion Carries. Funds: Boyles moved to approve the creation of a Capital Project Enterprise Fund for the purpose of funding for the Ozone Project. McCann seconded. Roll: Dress; yes, McCann; yes, Ladd; yes, Boyles; yes. Motion Carries.

Meeting Minutes February 13th, 2019 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Max Gucik: Platinum Transportation. Is seeking approval to bring two vehicles to the island for the purpose of elite island transportation. They would mostly be pre-arranged trips. He stated all vehicles would be state regulated and properly insured; along with drivers who are also properly trained and insured. Council took no action at this time, stating Clerk is processing all business applications and taxi applications at a normal business rate. Tony White: Personal Taxi Business. Is also seeking approval for obtaining a taxi permit for the operation of a taxi company. Council took no action at this time. Melinda McCann- Submitted letter from Mayor Bernard McCann who was unable to attend the meeting. Paul Jaris- Expressed his concerns with the number of taxi companies and licenses being distributed. Believes there is an ample supply of taxis on the island, and pre-existing companies who have operated on the island previously should have the first right to obtain a taxi permit. REPORTS: Chief Riddle- Lost and found room has been cleaned up, and there is a full audit of the evidence room taking place. Mutual Aid letter had been sent out; waiting for reply. Village Administrator- Fiscal Officer and Village Administrator will work together under Legal Counsel direction to produce a letter for all contractors who preform work for the Village to submit proper proof of liability and workers comp. insurance. Doug Nusser – E1 Grinder explanation. (See Exhibit A) Solicitor Report- Will be filing the appeal of the Tax Exempt property March 1st, 2019. Lampela Oral argument will take place on March 27th, 2019. Village prevails in two challenges; Commodore noise ordinance case, and the challenge for the Village to implement a vehicle licensing fee. Both challenges were won by the Village. Executive Session: Dress moved for council to enter into executive session to discuss appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee. And to discuss imminent and pending litigation. ORC 121-22. Seconded by Boyles Roll Call: McCann; yes, Ladd; yes, Boyles; yes, dress; yes. Motion Carries. Council entered executive session at 9:43 AM. Boyles moved to exit executive session. McCann seconded. Roll Call: Ladd; yes, Boyles; yes, Dress; yes, McCann; yes. Council returned from executive session at 9:52AM.

Meeting Minutes February 13th, 2019 Boyles moved for council to accept an official resignation letter submitted by Mayor Bernard McCann, and to accept the resignation effective February 13th, 2019. Ladd seconded. Roll: Boyles; yes, Dress; yes, McCann; abstain, Ladd; yes. Motion Carries. Ladd moves that per Ordinance, president pro-tempore Dress will fill the Mayor’s position until the end of the year. Boyles seconded. Roll: McCann; yes, Ladd; yes, Boyles; yes, Dress; yes. Motion Carries. ADJOURN: Moved by Boyles that we adjourn the Regular Council Meeting. The motion was seconded byLadd. Voice vote; All, yes. Motion carried. Meeting Adjourned at 9:56AM. _____________________________ Attest:___________________________ Mayor Fiscal Officer