June 3rd

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Village of Put-in-Bay Council Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025 9:00 AM Village Town Hall *Live streaming of council meetings now available at www.villageofpib.com Mayor Berry called to order at 9:00 am Roll: Stephens; present, Koehler; present, Market; present, Biery; present, Sulesky; present, Cerny; present. ______________________________________________ Agenda Additions: Motion to approve additional items to the agenda: 1. Ordinance 1495-25 Grass Clippings 2. Approval to authorize Village Administrator to design/bid out road maintenance of the Village portionof Lakeview Ave. Market moved to approve the two items listed about to be added to the agenda. Second by Stephens. Roll: Stephens; yes, Koehler; yes, Market; yes, Sulesky; yes, Biery; yes, Cerny; yes. Market introduced Ordinance 1495-25 as an emergency with amended language reflecting the authorized leaf pick up. Koehler moved to waive the three-reading rule of the ordinance. Second by Stephens. Roll: Stephens; yes, Koehler; yes, Market; yes, Sulesky; yes, Biery; yes, Cerny; yes. Market moved for the ordinance to go in effect immediately. Second by Koehler. Roll: Stephens; yes, Koehler; yes, Market; yes, Sulesky; yes, Biery; yes, Cerny; yes. Market moved to Authorize Village Administrator to design/bid out road maintenance of the Village portion of Lakeview Ave. Second by Stephens. Roll: Stephens; yes, Koehler; yes, Market; yes, Sulesky; yes, Biery; yes, Cerny; yes. ORDINANCES: ORD: 1485-25 TABLED AN ORDINANCE ENACTING NEW CHAPTER 875 “TRANSIENT RENTAL PROPERTY” OF PART EIGHT, TITLE TWO OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF PUT-IN-BAY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Cerny moved to un-table the ordinance. Second by Market. Roll: Stephens; yes, Koehler; yes, Market; yes, Sulesky; yes, Biery; yes, Cerny; yes. Market moved the third reading of the ordinance as amended. Second by Biery. Roll: Stephens; yes, Koehler; yes, Market; yes, Sulesky; yes, Biery; yes, Cerny; yes. ORD: 1492-25 SECOND AN ORDINANCE FIXING WATER AND SEWER RATES FOR ALL CUSTOMERS OF THE VILLAGE WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Market moved the second reading of the ordinance. Second by Stephens. Roll: Stephens; yes, Koehler; yes, Market; yes, Sulesky; yes, Biery; yes, Cerny; yes. RESOLUTION 3-25 THIRD A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE INTENT OF THE VILLAGE OF PUT-IN-BAY TO SELL PERSONAL PROPERTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND SUPPLIES, WHICH ARE NO LONGER NEEDED FOR PUBLIC USE OR ARE OBSOLETE OR UNFIT FOR THE USE FOR WHICH THEY

WERE ACQUIRED, BY INTERNET AUCTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 721.15, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Cerny moved the third and final reading of the Resolution. Second by Market. Roll: Stephens; yes, Koehler; yes, Market; yes, Sulesky; yes, Biery; yes, Cerny; yes. Billy Market; Langram Rd: Market spoke on the Safe Island Task Force and the recent project to “Sponsor a Cop”. Has received a positive Response, most of all the businesses have contributed. Working with Chief and Sheriff on schedule, goals and Expectations. ACTION OF COUNCIL NEEDED: Schedule Public Hearing for Ordinance 1494-25; Swimming Pools The Public Hearing for this ordinance will be July 9th, 2025. Fiscal Officer will post accordingly. Market moved to approve the May 13th, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes. Second by Cerny. Roll: Stephens; yes, Koehler; yes, Market; yes, Sulesky; yes, Biery; yes, Cerny; yes. Market moved for the Bills to be paid in May. Second by Stephens. Roll: Stephens; yes, Koehler; yes, Market; yes, Sulesky; yes, Biery; yes, Cerny; yes. Market moved to approve the April 2025 Fiscal Report (including supplemental appropriations, purchase orders, and Mayors Court). Second by Biery. Roll: Stephens; yes, Koehler; yes, Market; yes, Sulesky; yes, Biery; yes, Cerny; yes. Market moved to approve the OWDA Debt Service Payment $191,354,22. Second by Cerny. Roll: Stephens; yes, Koehler; yes, Market; yes, Sulesky; yes, Biery; yes, Cerny; yes. Biery moved to approve the OPWC Debt Service Payment $23,317.29. Second by Sulesky. Roll: Stephens; yes, Koehler; yes, Market; yes, Sulesky; yes, Biery; yes, Cerny; yes. Stephens moved to approve the DeRivera Park Submerged Land Lease Agreement Payment $18,432.18. Second by Biery. Roll: Stephens; yes, Koehler; yes, Market; yes, Sulesky; yes, Biery; yes, Cerny; yes. Koehler moved to approve Full Time Officer Hire; Gary Allred as of May 18th, 2025 rate of pay $37.00/hour with a 6 month probationary period. Second by Biery. Roll: Stephens; yes, Koehler; yes, Market; yes, Sulesky; yes, Biery; yes, Cerny; yes. Biery moved to approve Full Time Officer Hire; Jason Simon as of June 2nd, 2025, rate of pay $37.00/hour with a 6 month probationary period. Second by Sulesky. Roll: Stephens; yes, Koehler; yes, Market; yes, Sulesky; yes, Biery; yes, Cerny; yes. Market moved to approve the Blinds.com charge in the amount of $1,097.88 on credit card. Second by Cerny Roll: Stephens; yes, Koehler; yes, Market; yes, Sulesky; yes, Biery; yes, Cerny; yes. Axon Taser Agreement/ Discussion of options: Yuri Linetsky discussed the options for the Taser agreements. Will circulate to council for approval. Biery moved to approve the Bass Island Charters A Dock Repair $4,515.99 invoice. Second by Market. Roll: Stephens; yes, Koehler; yes, Market; yes, Sulesky; yes, Biery; yes, Cerny; yes. A lengthy discussion took place on Seeding quote Oak Park $2,500.00 A Dock, $3,500.00 C Dock. Stephens moved that the seeding take place next year, that way it can be budged for in 2026. Second by Market. Roll: Stephens; yes, Koehler; yes, Market; yes, Sulesky; yes, Biery; no, Cerny; yes. Market moved to Approve Covalen spare pump for Victory & Catawba Aves. $7,209.00 to be expended out of sewer capital improvement. Second by Sulesky. Roll: Stephens; yes, Koehler; yes, Market; yes, Sulesky; yes, Biery; yes, Cerny; yes. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Koehler question if there is paid parking on Catawba near the church. Complaints on the bathing beach are being

received; Village does not have the man power nor the equipment to routinely upkeep. Questioned if there is training for the parking attendants? Has received complaints on how they have been unhelpful and rude to the tourists. Sulesky stated that the Request for Proposal for a Townhall Assessment will be done by the Village Administrator. PLANNING COMMISSION: Sulesky spoke on the swimming pool amendments, Islander Inn restroom additions, and the Village early phases of researching becoming a historical district. COUNCIL BUSINESS: Market spoke on the Township contract with the Sheriffs Department coming to an end this year. Would like to see the Village work on a proposal for police services, and present to the trustees. Will work with Chief and Fiscal Officer on numbers and other details. Committee of the Whole will meet June 10th, 2025 at 8:00 am for the discussion of a police services contract with the Township. No action will be taken. Market stated that the sealcoating on the streets should take place in the fall, not the spring. DEPARTMENTS: Chief of Police: The Tiffin University collaboration with the Village is moving quick, Grant has been written. Working on funding options for funding a K9. Full roster this season; 8 full time, 10 part time, and 3 dispatchers. Village Administrator: Toured the Village streets looking for flaws, holes, and where signage will be needed. See report. Fiscal Officer: $3,330.00 in donations on behalf of Craig Cox to Law Enforcement Foundation Fund. Close to $25,000.00 in “Sponsor a Cop” sponsorships from local businesses. MAYOR REPORT: Asked council to consider changing the days of meetings from Tuesdays to Fridays. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Dave Schaffer: Asked for a Vehicle Tax compliance update. Also stated that 4 seats on council are up at the end of the year and for those 4 members to consider staying on council because they have been to active and positive. Bob Gatewood; Toledo Ave: Vehicle Tax compliance update. Jim Antau; Ibis Blvd: Questioned the side of the street the sewer line will be on, and if the residents on Ibis have been interviewed for their concerns with the construction. John Titchner; East Point Blvd: Great Lakes Demo, president walked around the street surveying and talking to residents. Concerns on the trencher and where it will start; it is very large and the street is very narrow. Laura Fogg; Airline Drive: Supports Village and Twp. Having one police department. Biery moved for council to 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. Second by Cerny. Roll: Stephens; yes, Koehler; yes, Market; yes, Sulesky; yes, Biery; yes, Cerny; yes. Council entered at 11:00 am. Stephens moved to exit executive session. Second by Cerny. Roll: Stephens; yes, Koehler; yes, Market; yes, Sulesky; yes, Biery; yes, Cerny; yes. Council exit at 12:05 pm. No further action; Motion to adjourn the meeting was given by Stephens. Second by Biery. Roll: Voice Vote; all yes.

Meeting adjourned at 12:05 pm. ________________________________ __________________________________ Approve: Date: ________________________________ __________________________________ Attest: Date: 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