June 11th

pg. 1 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Village of Put-in-Bay Council Tuesday, June 11th, 2024 9:00 AM Village Town Hall Mayor Berry Called the meeting to order at 9:02 am. Roll: Stephens; present, Koehler; present, Market; present, Cox; present, Biery; present, and Cerny; present. ORDINANCES: 1443-24 UTILITY RATES INCREASE ORDINANCE SECOND Cox stated that in the past year there have been 3 water main/line breaks due to old infrastructure in the Village; there will be future repairs needed and the rate increase will help fund them. Cox introduced the ordinance. Market moved to waive the three-reading rule. Second by Cox. Roll: Stephens; yes, Koehler; yes, Market; yes, Cox; yes, Biery; no, Cerny; no. This will serve as the second reading of Ordinance 1443-24 1447-24 AMENDING SECTION 452.013 RESIDENT PARKING INTRO/EMERG Lengthy discussion took place on the details of resident parking exemption. Several amendments will need to be made to the ordinance such as; definition of resident, time constraints of allowed parking times. $5/hour parking fee will be changed to $4/hour parking fee. The “electronic permit” for SBI residents; $25/ pass, with a 2 pass maximum per household. Section F1: add ‘d” provide tax records, drivers ID, utility bill, copy of lease, etc to prove residency. Market discussed parking behind the town hall. 3 hour parking limit was abolished, time to bring it back? Cerny introduced the ordinance as amended. Stephens moved to waive the three-reading rule. Second by Biery. Roll: Stephens; yes, Koehler; yes, Market; abstain, Cox; yes, Biery; yes, Cerny; yes. Stephens moved for the ordinance to go in to effect immediately. Second by Cox. Roll: Stephens; yes, Koehler; yes, Market; abstain, Cox; yes, Biery; yes, Cerny; yes. 1448-24 REVISIONS TO SECTION 6.02 “HOLIDAYS” INTRO/EMERG Discussion took place on amended section B 1. Biery introduced the ordinance as amended. Biery moved to waive the three-reading rule. Second by Stephens. Roll: Stephens; yes, Koehler; yes, Market; yes, Cox; yes, Biery; yes, Cerny; yes. Biery moved for the ordinance to go in effect immediately. Second by Cox. Roll: Stephens; yes, Koehler; yes, Market; yes, Cox; yes, Biery; yes, Cerny; yes. ACTION OF COUNCIL NEEDED: Market moved to approve the May 2024 Financial Reports (including All Purchase Orders, Appropriations, Supplemental Appropriations, and Mayor’s Court, Utility Credits). Second by Cox. Roll: Stephens; yes, Koehler; yes, Market; yes Cox; yes, Biery; yes, Cerny; yes. Cox moved to approve the OTC Invoice in the amount of $6,836.00 lift station at Victory. Second by Market. Roll: Stephens; yes, Koehler; yes, Market; yes Cox; yes, Biery; yes, Cerny; yes.

pg. 2 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Dave Schaffer of 517 Catawba questioned the process of filling out the parking ticket affidavit; does it have to be notarized each time? What are the penalties for non-stickered rental carts? Suggested moving up the June 15th remittance deadline; should be earlier; asked when paid parking is going to be implemented? Ed Fitzgerald of 272 Delaware suggested council changing the deliver truck times to 7am – 11am instead of 6am – 10am. Stated that Port Clinton has an infrastructure fee on all of the water bills for Users, and maybe that could be Implemented on SBI instead of yearly increases. Asked council if they have Given any more thought to increasing the number of carts for businesses that pre-purchased carts in 2023, and also has the Village included the Township in this process? Sara Booker from 765 Bayview Ave asked how the Village will notify the public on the ability to purchase the resident permits. A box mailer is being considered. Paul Jeris 1490 PIB Road questioned what will happen if the township number of carts exceeds 865? There are a lot of issues with limiting the taxi pick up and drop off on Delaware Ave. Tourism is down everywhere 9%-10%, how will the parking revenue help the Village? He is working with Township Trustee Eric Engel on short term rentals and lodging tax and remittance awareness. Mike Cooper of 394 Lorain Ave Wanted to know the status of the “Party Patrol” bus- has it been approved? Followed up on the existence of Special occasion route and regular bus route ordinance in the Village. Kathi Spayde of Conlan Rd Commended the business owners for coming to the council meetings. Madeline Pugh of 72 Chapman Rd gave clarification on all of the questions/complaints regarding her “Party Patrol” shuttle service. Verified that all state/county licensing is approved, and drivers are certified as well. Bob Gatewood of Toledo Avenue stated that in the definitions section 858.001 “doorless motor vehicle”; What is that? Also, what is the average speed of rental golf carts? 25 mph and under? Bob also sang happy birthday to councilman Cox. Brad Ohlemacher of Westshore Blvd asked why can’t the auxiliary officers be more of a help when controlling the flow of traffic? COMMITTEE REPORTS: Stephens would like the Village Administrator to get estimated on all street repairs so a long term maintenance program can be reviewed. Addressed concerns on the Bayview Ave pipeline size. Biery: Working with Davod Tiggett of Keybanc on housing debt service numbers. Market: Port Security Grant update/ Camera System Update: Chief Kimble went around with Ohio Edison looking at potential Verkada camera locations. The PIB Port Authority ok’d the submission of the grant. Received good community response. Koehler: Is there an accurate count of the Township rental carts yet? What if businesses show proof of purchase before the moratorium date? PLANNING COMMISSION: Cox stated the meeting will follow this council meeting and will report in the July 2nd, 2024 meeting. DEPARTMENTS: Chief of Police: Eric Seitz reported on behalf of the police department; the School resource Officer that was hired backed out of the position. The police department will continue the hiring process. Gave update on the PD: 4 seasonal officers, 2 auxiliary, and 5 full time officers. Administrator: Mills Race turnout was huge; very happy with the dockage provided. There was a water tap failure on Bath Street; proper protocol was followed. Special Meeting will be scheduled for Monday, June 24th, 2024 at 9:00 am for council to consider a resolution of necessity to formally begin the Ibis/East Point projects. Executive Session: Cox moved for council o enter executive session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official; and for the discussion of pending and imminent litigation; and for the sale of property. Second by Market. Roll: Stephens; yes, Koehler; yes, Market; yes Cox; yes, Biery; yes, Cerny; yes. Council Entered at 10:55 am.

pg. 3 Cox moved for council to exit executive session. Second by Biery. Roll: Stephens; yes, Koehler; yes, Market; yes Cox; yes, Biery; yes, Cerny; yes. Council exit at 11:21 am. Cox moved to increase Yuri Linetsky pay wage from $26/hr to $42/hour effective June 16th, 2024. Second by Biery. Roll: Stephens; yes, Koehler; yes, Market; yes Cox; yes, Biery; yes, Cerny; yes. Market moved to adjourn. Second by Biery. Roll: voice vote; all yes. Meeting adjourned at 11:22 am. Mayor Date: _____________________________________ _______________________________________ ______________________________________ _________________________________________ Attest: Approved: Council may enter Executive Session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official; and for the discussion of pending and imminent litigation; and for the sale of property. Council may enter Executive Session for any items listed in R.C. 121.22