Note: These minutes are unofficial until approved by Council.

January 24, 2012

Visitors were Robert Parker and Linda Emmons representing the New Bremen Emergency Squad, Angie Klosterman representing The Evening Leader and Margie Wuebker representing The Daily Standard.

Minutes from the January 10 meeting were approved with a motion by Schwartz. Second by Kuck. All ayes.

Wills made a motion to approve a total expenditure for the month of January in the amount of $750,598.06. Second by Burnell. All ayes.

Mayor Pape made the following announcements in the Mayor’s Report:

· Ask for approval to sponsor Eagle Scout Jacob Rutschilling in the amount of $85.00 for the program on February 4, 2012.

· Village Administrator York updated Council on projects within the Village.

· Police Chief Douglas Harrod presented the 2011 Activity Report to Council.

· Burnell commended the Public Works Dept. on the snow removal.

First reading RESOLUTION 2012-1-4 authorizing a contract with the New Bremen Emergency Squad for ambulance and emergency medical services in the amount of $15,000 for a period beginning February 1, 2012 through January 31, 2013 pursuant to Section 307.69.1 O.R.C. Stienecker will audit the account. Motion by Kuck. Second by Schwartz. Five ayes. Burnell nay.

Wills made a motion to suspend the rule. Second by Kuck. All ayes. ORDINANCE 2012-1-3 eliminating three classification ranges no longer used for payroll. The classifications to be removed are Chief of Police Appt. after 08/06, Supt. Pub. Works Appt. after 08/06 and Asst. Supt. Pub. Works Appt. after 08/06. Motion by Wills, second by Stienecker. All ayes.

Kuck made a motion to suspend the rule. Second by Burnell. All ayes. ORDINANCE 2012-1-4 changing the classification of Lawrence Wissman to Public Works Worker II at range D-48 at a rate per hour of $22.05 effective 1/16/12. Motion by Schwartz. Second by Hoffman. All ayes.

Third reading RESOLUTION 2011-12-48 authorizing the purchase of a 311 Citizen Response Program from Town Square Software, LLC at a cost of $11,000 plus annual support and hosting per year of approximately $1875 to $3500. Burnell reported that he talked with some of the references listed with the software quote. Wills also made a call to the Auglaize County Sheriff Dept. for information concerning the system. After some discussion, Council decided the system would not be beneficial to the Village. Motion by Kuck. Second by Schwartz. Kuck and Schwartz aye. Burnell, Wills, Hoffman and Stienecker nays. Resolution failed.

Second reading RESOLUTION 2012-1-1 authorizing the payment to the Auglaize County Wide Emergency Management Cooperative in the amount of $2084.60 for the per capita assessment for 2012. Motion by Burnell. Second by Stienecker. All ayes.

Second reading RESOLUTION 2012-1-3 authorizing payment of the AMPGS stranded cost in the amount of $964,755 choosing Option D to be added to the Village’s power supply invoice over a period of 15 years with variable interest rates. Kuck made a motion, seconded by Schwartz to amend the resolution by choosing Option E at the recommendation of Courtney and Associates currently doing a rate study for the Village. Option E is to continue to carry sunk costs on AMP line of credit until final AMPGS litigation is settled. All ayes. The stranded cost is a result of the Village’s partnership with American Municipal Power in a scrapped plan to construct a coal-fired power plant in Meigs County. Solicitor Smith said the floating interest rate currently stands at 1.2%. The 81 AMP-member communities are seeking litigation over the billed costs and if successful, would receive a full or partial refund. Motion by Kuck. Second by Burnell. All ayes.

Wills made a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss real estate at 8:20 p.m. Second by Hoffman. All ayes.

Council came out of Executive Session at 8:45 p.m. No action was taken. Adjournment followed with a motion by Kuck. Second by Burnell. All ayes.

Diane Gast, Fiscal Officer

January 10, 2012

Roll call showed the following members present on this date. Burnell, Schwartz, Wills, Hoffman, Kuck and Stienecker. Also present were Mayor Pape, Solicitor Smith, Chief of Police Harrod, Village Administrator York and Fiscal Officer Gast. The first Council meeting in January was held at the Lockkeepers House and newly elected Councilors Hoffman and Schwartz took the Oath of Office in front of the Civil War Flag at the Bicycle Museum before the meeting.

Visitors were Ben Krieg, Angie Klosterman representing The Evening Leader and Margie Wuebker representing The Daily Standard.

Stienecker made a motion to elect Don Kuck as President of Council. Second by Wills. All ayes.

Minutes from the December 13 meeting were approved with a motion by Burnell. Second by Wills. All ayes.

Hoffman made a motion to approve a total expenditure for the month of December 2011 in the amount of $668,815.41. Second by Schwartz. All ayes.

Mayor Pape made the following announcements in the Mayor’s Report:

· Announced Lock One Community Arts will be hosting the Indiana University Singing Hoosiers on Jan. 29 at 4:00 p.m.

· Reporting NKTELCO will be having a rate increase of $5.00 per month.

· State of the Village’s Breakfast - January 26 at 7:30 a.m. at New Knoxville American Legion.

· Winter Canal Hike – January 15 from 1:00-3:00 p.m.

· Coffee with Administration – January 14 from 9:00-10:00 a.m. (Burnell).

· Coffee with Administration – February 11 from 9:00-10:00 a.m. (Wills).

· Accepting seasonal applications until March 15.

· Congratulated Howard Overman as the new N.B.H.S. Superintendent.

· Reported fines, fees and forfeitures for the month of $628.00.

· Village Administrator York updated Council on projects within the Village.

Burnell made a motion to enter into Executive Session at 6:55 p.m. to discuss personnel. Second by Stienecker. All ayes. Council came out of Executive Session at 7:10 p.m. and took the following action.

Wills made a motion to suspend the rule. Second by Burnell. All ayes. ORDINANCE 2012-1-2 amending the payroll ordinance and hiring Benjamin Krieg as Public Works Superintendent at Classification D-46 at a rate of $23.90 per hour effective January 16, 2012. There will be a 6 month probationary period. Motion by Kuck, second by Wills. All ayes.

Schwartz made a motion to suspend the rule. Second by Burnell. All ayes. Ordinance 2012-1-1 approving the appropriations for 2012. Motion by Stienecker. Second by Kuck. All ayes.

Third reading RESOLUTION 2011-11-39 authorizing the Mayor to enter into a three-year contract with the City of St. Marys for the collection of Income Tax revenues starting January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2014. Motion by Wills. Second by Schwartz. All ayes.

Third reading RESOLUTION 2011-11-40 entering into a contract with Stephen L. Smith for the rendition of legal services beginning January 1, 2012 and ending December 31, 2013. Motion by Kuck. Second by Hoffman. All ayes.

Third reading RESOLUTION 2011-11-43 entering into a contract with Robert W. Kehoe for the rendition of services as Mayor’s Court Magistrate beginning January 1, 2012 and ending December 31, 2012. Motion by Burnell. Second by Stienecker. All ayes.

Second reading RESOLUTION 2011-12-48 authorizing the purchase of a 311 Citizen Response Program from Town Square Software, LLC at a cost of $11,000 plus annual support and hosting per year of approximately $1875 to $3500. Council discussed the option of using Facebook because of the high cost for the 311 system. Since Facebook is free, some members of Council thought it might be a better option for the Village. Councilors also checked the Minster Facebook page and found it to be very professional. It was decided to have second reading to allow more time for review and community input. Motion by Schwartz. Second by Kuck. Burnell, Schwartz and Kuck ayes. Wills, Hoffman and Stienecker nays. Mayor Pape broke the tie with an aye.

First reading RESOLUTION 2012-1-1 authorizing the payment to the Auglaize County Wide Emergency Management Cooperative in the amount of $2084.60 for the per capita assessment for 2012. Motion by Schwartz. Second by Wills. All ayes.

Council discussed the EMS contract briefly and decided to review and audit the financial books according to the ORC.

Burnell made a motion to suspend the rule. Second by Wills. Four ayes. Hoffman and Kuck nay. RESOLUTION 2012-1-2 authorizing basic engineering services by Poggemeyer Design Group for the Canal Trail grant (80%/20%) application from the location known as the ABC Center to Lock Two Road. The total compensation for services under C4.01 is $66,562 based on the following: a.) Preliminary Design (Stage 2 Review) $42,790; b.) Final Design (PS&E Review) $23,772. These figures include the New Bremen Foundation share. Motion by Burnell. Second by Stienecker. All ayes.

First reading RESOLUTION 2012-1-3 authorizing payment of the AMPGS stranded cost in the amount of $964,755 to be added to the Village’s power supply invoice over a period of 15 years with variable interest rates. The cost is a result of the Village’s partnership with American Municipal Power in a scrapped plan to construct a coal-fired power plant in Meigs County. Solicitor Smith said the floating interest rate currently stands at 1.2%. The 81 AMP-member communities are seeking litigation over the billed costs and if successful, would receive a full or partial refund. Motion by Kuck. Second by Burnell. All ayes.

Wills made a motion to adjourn at 8:38 p.m. Second by Kuck. All ayes.

Diane Gast, Fiscal Officer

December 13, 2011

Visitors were Angela Hamberg, Economic Development Director, Angie Klosterman representing The Evening Leader and Margie Wuebker representing The Daily Standard.

Minutes from the November 22 and December 12 meetings were approved with a motion by Wills. Second by Stienecker. All ayes.

Mayor Pape made the following announcements in the Mayor’s Report:

· Reported to Council on the Workforce Development seminar that he and Economic Development Director Angela Hamberg attended.

· Thanked the New Bremen – New Knoxville Rotary Club and the New Bremen Historic Association for the Annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting on Dec. 1 and reminded residents to vote at the Lockkeepers House for the Village’s Christmas card for next year.

· Announced the first Council meeting in January will be at the Lockkeepers House and newly elected Councilors will take the Oath of Office in front of the Civil War Flag at the Bicycle Museum.

· Recognized Jeff Scheer for his 25 years of service on the New Bremen Fire Dept.

· Reported fines, fees and forfeitures for the month of $1643.00.

· Village Administrator York updated Council on projects within the Village.

Angela Hamberg, Economic Development Director, gave a progress report to Council.

The third reading RESOLUTION 2011-10-36 authorizing the Village of New Bremen to enter into an Income Tax Agreement with the New Bremen Local School District was untabled with a motion by Hoffman. Second by Burnell. All ayes. The agreement approves a real property tax exemption of 75% for 15 years for Brookside Laboratories, Inc. Motion by Kuck. Second by Schwartz. All ayes.

Hoffman made a motion, second by Burnell to untable the third reading RESOLUTION 2011-10-37. This resolution accepts the application from Brookside Laboratories, Inc. to enter into a Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) Agreement with the Village of New Bremen requesting an abatement of 75% for 15 years. Motion by Stienecker, second by Schwartz. All ayes.

Kuck made a motion to suspend the rule. Second by Burnell. All ayes. Second and third readings ORDINANCE 2011-11-20 requiring vehicles to be moved within 24 hours after two inches or more of snow, to a legal parking spot where snow has been removed. Motion by Stienecker. Second by Burnell. All ayes.

Second reading RESOLUTION 2011-11-39 authorizing the Mayor to enter into a three-year contract with the City of St. Marys for the collection of Income Tax revenues starting January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2014. Motion by Kuck. Second by Schwartz. All ayes.

Second reading RESOLUTION 2011-11-40 entering into a contract with Stephen L. Smith for the rendition of legal services beginning January 1, 2012 and ending December 31, 2013. Motion by Hoffman. Second by Schwartz. All ayes.

Second reading RESOLUTION 2011-11-43 entering into a contract with Robert W. Kehoe for the rendition of services as Mayor’s Court Magistrate beginning January 1, 2012 and ending December 31, 2012. Motion by Stienecker. Second by Kuck. All ayes.

Schwartz made a motion to suspend the rule. Second by Kuck. All ayes. Second and third readings RESOLUTION 2011-11-46 authorizing the expenditure of funds in the amount of $70,000 for day to day operations of the Village of New Bremen from January 1, 2012 through January 12, 2012 when the 2012 Appropriations Ordinance will be adopted. Motion by Hoffman. Second by Wills. All ayes.

Burnell made a motion to suspend the rule. Second by Stienecker. All ayes. Second and third readings ORDINANCE 2011-11-19 establishing a cost of living adjustment effective the first payroll in 2012 for full time employees as follows:

All full time employees will get a $.70 per hour raise.
Wayne York will receive a raise of $1.70 per hour raise to fulfill the agreement for his initial hiring as all conditions have been met including his residency in New Bremen.
Linda Fortkamp will receive an additional compensation of $.50 per hour for Mayors Court duties (treat as license holder).

Motion by Wills, seconded by Kuck. All ayes.

Kuck made a motion to suspend the rule. Second by Wills. All ayes. ORDINANCE 2011-12-22 authorizing a step increase for Economic Development Director Angela Hamberg from B-21 to C-21 at the rate per hour of $15.30 effective the first payroll in 2012. Motion by Hoffman. Second by Wills. All ayes.

Council discussed the EMS contract briefly and decided to review and audit the financial books according to the ORC.

First reading RESOLUTION 2011-12-48 authorizing the purchase of a 311 Citizen Response Program from Town Square Software, LLC at a cost of $11,000 plus annual support and hosting per year of approximately $1875 to $3500. Motion by Burnell. Second by Schwartz. All ayes.

Schwartz made a motion to suspend the rule. Second by Kuck. All ayes. ORDINANCE 2011-12-23 clarifying the intended penalties in Section 152.99 of the Zoning Code of Ordinances. Motion by Burnell. Second by Wills. All ayes.

Wills made a motion to suspend the rule. Second by Kuck. All ayes. RESOLUTION 2011-12-49 entering into a contract with Poggemeyer Design Group, Inc., Bowling Green, Ohio, for engineering services for Well #8 located on the Isern farm. The cost not to exceed a maximum fee of $12,000 with reimbursables of $250. Motion by Wills. Second by Schwartz. All ayes.

Schwartz made a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss personnel at 7:55 p.m. Second by Hoffman. All ayes.

Council came out of Executive Session at 8:14 p.m. and took no action. Adjournment followed with a motion by Schwartz. Second by Hoffman. All ayes.

Diane Gast, Fiscal Officer

November 22, 2011

Roll call showed the following members present on this date. Burnell, Schwartz, Hoffman, Kuck and Stienecker. Wills was excused with a motion by Burnell. Second by Stienecker. Five ayes. Also present were Mayor Pape, Solicitor Smith, Chief of Police Harrod and Fiscal Officer Gast.

Visitors were Michael T. Shelby and Angie Klosterman representing The Evening Leader.

Minutes from the November 8 meeting were approved with a motion by Hoffman. Second by Kuck. Five ayes.

Hoffman made a motion to approve a total expenditure for the month of $747,375.64. Second by Stienecker. Five ayes.

Mayor Pape made the following announcements in the Mayor’s Report:

·        Discussed the leak in the basement of the Municipal Center.

·        Reported to Council on the Jobs-Ohio seminar.

·        Updated Council on projects within the Village.

First reading ORDINANCE 3011-11-20 requiring vehicles to be moved within 24 hours after two inches or more of snow, to a legal parking spot where snow has been removed. Motion by Kuck. Second by Schwartz. Five ayes.

The third reading RESOLUTION 2011-10-36 authorizing the Village of New Bremen to enter into an Income Tax Agreement with the New Bremen Local School District was tabled with a motion by Schwartz. Second by Stienecker. Five ayes. The agreement would approve a real property tax exemption of 75% for 15 years for Brookside Laboratories, Inc.

The third reading RESOLUTION 2011-10-37 accepting the application from Brookside Laboratories, Inc. to enter into a Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) Agreement with the Village of New Bremen requesting an abatement of 75% for 15 years was tabled with a motion by Schwartz. Second by Stienecker. Five ayes.

First reading RESOLUTION 2011-11-39 authorizing the Mayor to enter into a three-year contract with the City of St. Marys for the collection of Income Tax revenues starting January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2014. Motion by Burnell. Second by Schwartz. Five ayes.

First reading RESOLUTION 2011-11-40 entering into a contract with Stephen L. Smith for the rendition of legal services beginning January 1, 2012 and ending December 31, 2013. Motion by Burnell. Second by Schwartz. Five ayes.

First reading RESOLUTION 2011-11-43 entering into a contract with Robert W. Kehoe for the rendition of services as Mayor’s Court Magistrate beginning January 1, 2012 and ending December 31, 2012. Motion by Burnell. Second by Schwartz. Five ayes.

Kuck made a motion to suspend the rule. Second by Burnell. Five ayes. RESOLUTION 2011-11-47 authorizing Change Order #1 to Tumbusch Construction for the Reconstruction of Bear Drive Project. The amount is $10,450.63 for additional geogrid and manholes. Motion by Stienecker. Second by Hoffman. Five ayes.

First reading RESOLUTION 2011-11-46 authorizing the expenditure of funds in the amount of $70,000 for day to day operations of the Village of New Bremen from January 1, 2012 through January 12, 2012 when the 2012 Appropriations Ordinance will be adopted. Motion by Schwartz. Second by Kuck. Five ayes.

Burnell made a motion to suspend the rule. Second by Kuck. Five ayes. ORDINANCE 2011-11-21 authorizing transfers from the Income Tax Fund in the amount of $694,000 as follows: $475,000 to the General Fund; $125,000 to the Street Construction Fund; $50,000 to the Parks & Recreation Fund; $25,000 to the Swimming Pool Fund; $5,000 to the Lockkeepers House Fund; $14,000 to the EMS Levy Fund. Motion by Stienecker. Second by Hoffman. Five ayes.

Council briefly discussed a step increase for the Economic Development position and decided to have a progress review at the next meeting.

Penalties in Section 152.99 of the Zoning Ordinance will also be discussed at the next meeting.

Burnell made a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss personnel at 8:01 p.m. Second by Hoffman. Five ayes.

Council came out of Executive Session at 8:34 p.m. and took the following action.

First reading ORDINANCE 2011-11-19 establishing a cost of living adjustment effective the first payroll in 2012 for full time employees as follows:

All full time employees will get a $.70 per hour raise.

Wayne York will receive a raise of $1.70 per hour raise to fulfill the agreement for his initial hiring as all conditions have been met including his residency in New Bremen.

Linda Fortkamp will receive an additional compensation of $.50 per hour for her Mayors Court duties (treat as license holder).

Burnell made a motion to adjourn at 8:34 p.m. Second by Kuck. Five ayes.

Diane Gast, Fiscal Officer

November 8, 2011

Roll call showed the following members present on this date. Burnell, Wills, Schwartz, Hoffman, Kuck and Stienecker. Also present were Mayor Pape, Solicitor Smith, Chief of Police Harrod, Village Administrator York and Fiscal Officer Gast.

Visitors were Margie Wuebker representing The Daily Standard and Angie Klosterman representing The Evening Leader.

Minutes from the October 25 and October 31 meetings were approved with a motion by Kuck. Second by Wills. All ayes.

Mayor Pape made the following announcements in the Mayor’s Report:

·        Reported fines, fees and forfeitures for the month of $1017.00.

·        Announced the NB-NK Rotary Christmas Tree Lighting will be held Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m.

·        Police Chief Harrod thanked the Sons of the American Legion for helping at crosswalks during Trick or Treat night.

·        Reported to Council the committee for Organizational Effectiveness met on Nov. 1 at 4:30 p.m.

·        Burnell toured the Water Plant with Supt. Greg Dennings.

·        Updated Council on projects within the Village.

Second reading RESOLUTION 2011-10-36 authorizing the Village of New Bremen to enter into an Income Tax Agreement with the New Bremen Local School District. The agreement would approve a real property tax exemption of 75% for 15 years for Brookside Laboratories, Inc. Motion by Wills. Second by Hoffman. All ayes.

Second reading RESOLUTION 2011-10-37 accepting the application from Brookside Laboratories, Inc. to enter into a Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) Agreement with the Village of New Bremen requesting an abatement of 75% for 15 years. Motion by Kuck. Second by Wills. All ayes.

Village Administrator York announced the yearly salt bids for the coming season. RESOLUTION 2011-11-44 accepting all bids and awarding the bid to the lowest bidder as follows: Sodium Hypochlorite – Miami Products & Chemical at $1.25 per ton; and Water Softening Salt – North American Salt Co. at $90.00 per ton. Motion by Schwartz. Second by Stienecker. All ayes.

Village Administrator announced there was one bid for the police interceptor from Sulli Motors in the amount of $530. There were no bids for the step van valued at $873 scrap. It was decided to put the step van up for bid again the next time the Village accepts sealed bid for equipment no longer needed by the Village. RESOLUTION 2011-11-45 accepting the bid from Sulli Motors for $530. Motion by Wills. Second by Kuck. All ayes.

Burnell made a motion to enter into Executive Session at 7:07 p.m. to discuss personnel. Second by Schwartz. All ayes.

Council came out of Executive Session at 7:35 and took no action.

Schwartz made a motion to adjourn at 7:35 p.m. Second by Burnell. All ayes.

Diane Gast, Fiscal Officer

Special Council Meeting October 31, 2011 5:30 p.m.

Roll call showed the following members present for the special meeting held this date. Burnell, Wills, Schwartz, Hoffman, Kuck and Stienecker. Also present were Mayor Pape, Solicitor Smith, Village Administrator York and Fiscal Officer Gast.

Stienecker made a motion to suspend the rule. Second by Burnell. All ayes. RESOLUTION 2011-10-41 authorizing the Village Administrator to apply for a zero interest loan to finance the S. Main/Franklin Streets Sanitary Sewer Project. The project is located in the alley on the south side of the Crown Education Center between Main and Franklin Streets. The cost of the project is $98,923. The loan is Auglaize Co. Issue I funding and will be paid back over a period of 20 years or sooner if the Village wishes to do so. Motion by Hoffman. Second by Kuck. All ayes.

Burnell made a motion to suspend the rule. Second by Wills. All ayes. RESOLUTION 2011-10-42 authorizing the purchase of a 2011 Ford F-450 4 x 4 Chassis Cab dump truck from Reineke Lincoln Ford, Findlay, Ohio. The price is $37,123 after trade-in of the 2001 truck valued at $7,377. Motion by Stienecker. Second by Hoffman. All ayes.

Kuck made a motion to enter into Executive Session at 5:59 p.m. to discuss pending litigation. Council came out of Executive Session at

Council came out of Executive Session at 6:14 p.m. No action was taken. Adjournment followed with a motion by Hoffman, second by Kuck. All ayes.

Diane Gast, Fiscal Officer

October 25, 2011

Roll call showed the following members present on this date. Burnell, Schwartz, Hoffman, Kuck and Stienecker. Wills was excused with a motion by Burnell, seconded by Kuck. Five ayes. Also present were Mayor Pape, Solicitor Smith and Fiscal Officer Gast.

Visitors were Kristin Hough, Kathy Trejo, Margie Wuebker representing The Daily Standard and Angie Klosterman representing The Evening Leader.

Minutes from the October 11 meeting were approved with a motion by Hoffman. Second by Schwartz. Five ayes.

Hoffman made a motion to approve a total expenditure for the month of $743,428.31. Second by Stienecker. Five ayes.

Mayor Pape made the following announcements in the Mayor’s Report:

· Reported the Pumpkin People made the New York Times.

· Announced Tri-Star, St. Marys will be sponsoring an event on Nov. 14 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm to fill jobs in the area by educating workers about training in some of the highest in-demand fields of the area.

· Announced Trick or Treat will be Oct. 27 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. The Sons of the American Legion will be at crosswalks.

· Announced Cider Time will be Oct. 30 starting at 1:00 p.m.

· Updated Council on projects within the Village.

Kristin Hough and Kathy Trejo, representing the NB-NK Rotary Club updated Council on the NB-NK Rotary Sunshine Park progress. They are ahead of schedule and under budget. They will be purchasing the playground equipment this week and explained to Council what the Village of New Bremen needed to do to fulfill their obligation. Council also discussed the stone parking lot next to the project and will review different options.

Third reading RESOLUTION 2011-9-29 authorizing a Resolution of Necessity for First Street Reconstruction between SR 66 and the alley east of Jefferson Street and for Washington Street Reconstruction between First Street and Monroe Street. Motion by Stienecker. Second by Schwartz. Five ayes.

Kuck made a motion to suspend the rule. Second by Schwartz. Five ayes.

Second and third readings of Ordinance 2011-10-17 accepting the plat for Brookside in the Bunker Hill Industrial Park Eighth Addition creating Lot 21. Motion by Hoffman. Second by Stienecker. Five ayes.

Burnell made a motion to suspend the rule. Second by Schwartz. Five ayes. ORDINANCE 2011-10-18 authorizing the transfer of Lot 21 in the Bunker Hill Industrial Park to the Community Improvement Corporation (C.I.C.) for economic development. The land has been deemed no longer useful to the Village of New Bremen. Motion by Kuck, seconded by Hoffman. Five ayes.

Schwartz made a motion to suspend the rule. Second by Stienecker. Five ayes. RESOLUTION 2011-10-35 rescinding Resolution 2011-10-33 because of time frame restraints. Motion by Kuck. Second by Hoffman. Five ayes.

First reading RESOLUTION 2011-10-36 authorizing the Village of New Bremen to enter into an Income Tax Agreement with the New Bremen Local School District. The agreement would approve a real property tax exemption of 75% for 15 years for Brookside Laboratories, Inc. Motion by Burnell. Second by Kuck. Five ayes.

First reading RESOLUTION 2011-10-37 accepting the application from Brookside Laboratories, Inc. to enter into a Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) Agreement with the Village of New Bremen requesting an abatement of 75% for 15 years. Motion by Hoffman. Second by Stienecker. Five ayes.

Kuck made a motion to suspend the rule. Second by Burnell. Five ayes. Resolution 2011-10-38 authorizing the Village Administrator to seek bids for a 2011 Ford F-450 4 x 4 Chassis Cab dump truck. Motion by Schwartz. Second by Hoffman. Five ayes.

Schwartz made a motion to adjourn at 7:35 p.m. Second by Kuck. Five ayes.

Diane Gast, Fiscal Officer

October 11, 2011

Roll call showed the following members present on this date. Burnell, Schwartz, Wills, Hoffman, Kuck and Stienecker. Also present were Mayor Pape, Solicitor Smith, Village Administrator York and Fiscal Officer Gast.

Visitors were Jerry McClannan, Angela Hamberg, Margie Wuebker representing The Daily Standard and Angie Klosterman representing The Evening Leader.

Minutes from the Sept. 27 meeting were approved with a motion by Burnell. Second by Schwartz. All ayes.

Mayor Pape made the following announcements in the Mayor’s Report:

· Reported fines, fees and forfeitures for the month of $419.00.

· Encouraged everyone to vote in the November elections.

· Longevity Awards to Steve Bornhorst and Mike Skinner 10 years of services, Bob Moeller and Tim Garman 35 years, Brad Pyles 20 years and Steve Bushman 5 years.

· Announced Trick or Treat will be Oct. 27 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. The Sons of the American Legion will be at crosswalks.

· Announced Cider Time will be Oct. 30 starting at 1:00 p.m.

· Leaf pickup begins today and brush pickup is suspended.

· Village Administrator York updated Council on various projects within the Village.

Burnell made a motion to suspend the rule. Second by Stienecker. All ayes. RESOLUTION 2011-10-32 authorizing the Village Administrator to seek sealed bids for equipment no longer used by the Village. Motion by Hoffman. Second by Schwartz. All ayes.

Third reading RESOLUTION 2011-9-27 authorizing the Village Administrator to seek bids for yearly salt applications. Motion by Wills, seconded by Kuck. All ayes.

Burnell made a motion to suspend the rule. Second by Kuck. All ayes. Second and third readings ORDINANCE 2011-9-16 amending Section 40.11 of the codified ordinances by adding a new subsection providing for the assessment of collection costs on unpaid taxes. Motion by Stienecker, seconded by Hoffman. All ayes.

Second reading RESOLUTION 2011-9-29 authorizing a Resolution of Necessity for First Street Reconstruction between SR 66 and the alley east of Jefferson Street and for Washington Street Reconstruction between First Street and Monroe Street. Motion by Kuck. Second by Schwartz. All ayes.

Schwartz made a motion to suspend the rule. Second by Hoffman. All ayes. RESOLUTION 2011-10-33 accepting the application from Brookside to enter into a Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) Agreement with the Village of New Bremen requesting an abatement of 75% for 15 years. Motion by Schwartz. Second by Stienecker. All ayes.

First reading Ordinance 2011-10-17 accepting the plat for Brookside in the Bunker Hill Industrial Park Eighth Addition creating Lot 21. Motion by Kuck. Second by Wills. All ayes.

Council agreed to enter into a contract with Courtney & Associates, Findlay, Ohio, to prepare an Electric Rate and Functionalized Cost of Service Study for the Village of New Bremen. The cost of the study not to exceed $12,000 to be paid from the Electric Fund.

Kuck made a motion to suspend the rule. Second by Stienecker. All ayes. RESOLUTION 2011-10-34 authorizing Change Order #1 to the Walnut Street Sanitary Sewer Project in the amount of $65,024.60. There is more sanitary sewer flow than expected. The Change Order would include changing the 12” sanitary pipe to 18” sanitary pipe, materials, labor and restocking fees.

Council discussed adding the United Way as an additional payroll deduction for employees on the condition if there are any administrative fees the deduction would not be permitted. This deduction is strictly voluntary. Five Councilors approved. Wills abstained.

Schwartz made a motion to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. Second by Hoffman. All ayes.

Diane Gast, Fiscal Officer

September 27, 2011

Visitors were Matt Krieg, Larry Wissman, Jill Nagel, Renee Homan, Margie Wuebker representing The Daily Standard and Angie Klosterman representing The Evening Leader.

Minutes from the Sept. 13 meeting were approved with a motion by Kuck. Second by Schwartz. All ayes.

Hoffman made a motion to approve a total expenditure for the month of $794,357.80. Second by Stienecker. All ayes.

Mayor Pape made the following announcements in the Mayor’s Report:

· Announced Trick or Treat will be Oct. 27 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

· Announced Cider Time will be Oct. 30 starting at 1:00 p.m.

· Village Administrator York updated Council on various projects within the Village.

Wills made a motion to suspend the rule. Second by Kuck. All ayes. RESOLUTION 2011-9-28 authorizing renewal of the employee health insurance through the Ohio Plan Health Care Consortium administered by Mutual Health Services at the current cost of $22,171 per month beginning Oct. 1, 2011. Motion by Wills. Second by Stienecker. All ayes.

Second reading RESOLUTION 2011-9-27 authorizing the Village Administrator to seek bids for yearly salt applications. Motion by Burnell, seconded by Wills. All ayes.

First reading ORDINANCE 2011-9-16 amending Income Tax Ordinance 1973-7-14 Article XI Collection of Unpaid Taxes to access a collection fee on the entire balance due equal to the contingency collection percentage charged by each collection agency. Motion by Kuck, seconded by Wills. All ayes.

First reading RESOLUTION 2011 authorizing a Resolution of Necessity for First Street Reconstruction between SR 66 and the alley east of Jefferson Street and for Washington Street Reconstruction between First Street and Monroe Street. Motion by Schwartz. Second by Burnell. All ayes.

Kuck made a motion to suspend the rule. Second by Burnell. Four ayes. Schwartz and Stienecker abstained. RESOLUTION 2011-9-30 authorizing the Village Administrator to apply for a State Capital Improvement and /or Local Transportation Improvement Program(s) grant and execute contracts with the Ohio Public Works Commission for the Circle Drive Sanitary Sewer Project and the Main and Franklin Streets Sanitary Sewer Project. Motion by Hoffman. Second by Burnell. Four ayes. Schwartz and Stienecker abstained.

Burnell made a motion to suspend the rule. Second by Wills. All ayes. RESOLUTION 2011-9-31 authorizing the Village Fiscal Officer to invest funds currently on deposit with Star Ohio in an obligation of the Village of New Bremen’s Electric Department securing the highest investment rate on the safest type of investment. Motion by Stienecker. Second by Schwartz. All ayes.

Wills made a motion to adjourn at 7:40 p.m. Second by Kuck. All ayes.

Diane Gast, Fiscal Officer

September 13, 2011

Visitors were Randee Henson, Matt Krieg, Larry Wissman, Erin Smith, Molly Smith, Margie Wuebker representing The Daily Standard and Angie Klosterman representing The Evening Leader.

Minutes from the August 23 meeting were approved with a motion by Wills. Second by Schwartz. All ayes.

Mayor Pape made the following announcements in the Mayor’s Report:

· Reported fines, fees and forfeitures of $1260.00 for the month.

· Announced Trick or Treat will be Oct. 27 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

· Announced Cider Time will be Oct. 30 starting at 1:00 p.m.

· Announced the Pumpkinfest will be held Sept. 23 and 24.

· Village Administrator York updated Council on various projects within the Village.

· Councilors will be taking a walking tour of Village buildings on Sept. 22 at 3:30 p.m.

· Councilor Burnell received a Thank You card from Auglaize Industries thanking the swimming pool for their dedication.

Randee Henson, representing Stolly Insurance, Lima, Ohio, gave an overview of current health care reforms and legislation. She presented and compared quotes from Anthem coverage and Ohio Plan. Council is waiting on one final quote and then will review all and make a decision at a later date.

Kuck made a motion to suspend the rule. Second by Wills. All ayes. RESOLUTION 2011-9-26 approving Change Order #1 to Donald A. Sommers Kuest Ditch Project in the amount of $2743.50. The total cost of the project is $139,162.50. Motion by Wills. Second by Schwartz. Five ayes. Stienecker abstained.

First reading RESOLUTION 2011-9-27 authorizing the Village Administrator to seek bids for yearly salt applications. Motion by Stienecker, seconded by Burnell. All ayes.

Hoffman made a motion to adjourn at 6:38 p.m. Second by Schwartz. All ayes.

Diane Gast, Fiscal Officer

Roll call showed the following members present on this date. Burnell, Schwartz, Wills, Hoffman, and Stienecker. Kuck was excused with a motion by Stienecker, seconded by Schwartz. Five ayes. Also present were Mayor Pape, Solicitor Smith, Chief of Police Harrod, Village Administrator York and Fiscal Officer Gast.

Visitors were Eric Lloyd representing AMP and Angie Klosterman representing The Evening Leader.

Minutes from the August 9 meeting were approved with a motion by Burnell. Second by Wills. Five ayes.

Hoffman made a motion to approve a total expenditure for the month of $651,027.37. Second by Stienecker. Five ayes.

Mayor Pape made the following announcements in the Mayor’s Report:

· Announced a meeting with the Bremenfest Committee to discuss the operation of Bremenfest such as set up, tear down etc.

· Announced the Pumpkinfest will be held Sept. 23 and 24.

· Informed Council the Records Commission met on this date at 6:00.

· Village Administrator York updated Council on various projects within the Village.

· Councilor Stienecker updated Council on her visit with the Parks Dept.

· Councilor Stienecker also updated Council on the informal meeting with legislators on Sat. at NB Coffee & Books.

· Councilors will be taking a walking tour of the old electric building on Aug. 31 at 3:30 p.m.

· The Sept. 13^th Council meeting will start at 5:30 p.m. and Committee meeting at 5:00 p.m. due to a NBHS meeting.

Eric Lloyd, representing American Municipal Power, gave an overview of the operation of AMP and the direction they will take in the future. After the presentation, Lloyd answered questions from Councilors.

Burnell made a motion to suspend the rule. Second by Wills. Five ayes. RESOLUTION 2011-8-24 accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the County Auditor. The deadline for the legislation is Aug. 31, 2011. Motion by Wills. Second by Stienecker. Five ayes.

Hoffman made a motion to suspend the rule due to the recent water advisory. Second by Burnell. Five ayes. RESOLUTION 2011-8-25 authorizing the Village Administrator to hire R. L. Quinter Well Drilling, Burkettsville, Ohio to drill a well on the Isern farm. The cost not to exceed $40,000. Motion by Schwartz, seconded by Stienecker. Five ayes.

Schwartz made a motion to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. Second by Wills. Five ayes.

Diane Gast, Fiscal Officer

August 9, 2011

Visitors were Margie Wuebker representing The Daily Standard and Angie Klosterman representing The Evening Leader.

Minutes from the July 26 meeting were approved with a motion by Kuck. Second by Wills. All ayes.

Mayor Pape made the following announcements in the Mayor’s Report:

· Reported fines, fees and forfeitures for the month of $1350.00.

· Proposed buying a bench of recognition for Lock One Park and for NB-NK Rotary Centennial Park to thank the New Bremen Historic Assoc. and the NB-NK Rotary for their efforts concerning the parks. Council approved.

· Council approved invoices to pay Greg Garman $250.00 for pictures of the construction of the Lockkeepers House and Rotary Park and NB Coffee and Books $46.20 for catering services for a meeting at the Lockkeepers House.

· Announced Bremenfest dates will be August 19, 20 and 21.

· Award presentations for saving the life of Max Cotterman will be given to Vickie Cotterman, Mike Cotterman, Greg Maurer and Larry Wissman at the Lockkeepers House on Aug. 11 at 6:00.

· Mayor and Village Administrator met with Auglaize Co. Commissioners concerning the flooding issues.

· Village Administrator York updated Council on various projects within the Village.

· Councilor Burnell updated Council on his visit to Wastewater Plant.

Wills made a motion, seconded by Burnell, to untable the third reading ORDINANCE 2011-5-10 requiring the location of all water taps and water service shutoff valves to be located in the utility easement or right of way containing the water main which services each property remained tabled. All ayes. Village Administrator York introduced a new form called Water and Sewer Tap Records to be used with each new construction. Motion by Kuck. Second by Stienecker. All ayes.

Schwartz made a motion to suspend the rule. Second by Burnell. All ayes. ORDINANCE 2011-8-15 directing the Mayor and Fiscal Officer to enter into a lease with Don F. Isern for drilling water wells and using the water to supply the Village water works system. There is payment of $10,000 upon signing the lease and $5000 per year thereafter up to 99 years. Motion by Hoffman, second by Stienecker. All ayes.

Schwartz made a motion to adjourn at 7:16 p.m. Second by Kuck. All ayes.

Diane Gast, Fiscal Officer

July 27, 2011

Roll call showed the following members present on this date. Burnell, Schwartz, Hoffman, Kuck and Stienecker. Stienecker made a motion to excuse Wills. Second by Kuck. Five ayes. Also present were Mayor Pape, Chief of Police Harrod, Village Administrator York and Fiscal Officer Gast.

Visitors were Betty Wehrman, Mike, Joyce and Emily Topp, Margie Wuebker representing The Daily Standard and Angie Weaver representing The Evening Leader.

Minutes from the July 12 meeting were approved with a motion by Kuck. Second by Burnell. Five ayes.

Hoffman made a motion to approve a total expenditure of $761,407.10 for the month. Second by Schwartz. Five ayes.

Mayor Pape made the following announcements in the Mayor’s Report:

· Announced the next informal meeting at New Bremen Coffee & Books will be Aug. 13^th from 9:00-10:00.

· Reminded Council of the meeting with John Freytag to discuss a master plan for the Lions Park area will be Aug. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lockkeepers House.

· Reported fines, fees and forfeitures for the month of $1827.00.

· Approved the Alumni Softball Tournament on Labor Day weekend.

· Village Administrator York updated Council on various projects in the Village.

Betty Wehrman representing AMP, presented Emily Topp as the recipient of a $2000 Lyle B. Wright Scholarship.

The third reading ORDINANCE 2011-5-10 requiring the location of all water taps and water service shutoff valves to be located in the utility easement or right of way containing the water main which services each property remained tabled.

Third reading ORDINANCE 2011-6-14 amending the 2011 Appropriation Ordinance by transferring $5000 from the Income Tax Fund to the Lockkeepers House Fund for the purpose of operation. Motion by Schwartz. Second by Stienecker. Five ayes.

Third reading RESOLUTION 2011-6-21 authorizing the Village Administrator to enter into a contract with GPD Group for professional services for the Herman Street Substation Upgrade Project at a cost of $139,200. Motion by Hoffman. Second by Schwartz. Five ayes.

Council discussed the grant money available for the Walnut Street Sanitary Sewer Project from First Street to Cherry Street. Currently, $51,043 is available through the Ohio Public Works Commission. RESOLUTION 2011-7-23 accepting all bids and awarding the bid to the lowest bidder of Jutte Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $347,893.72. The engineering estimate was $403,000. Motion by Kuck, seconded by Burnell. Five ayes.

Council approved tornado siren modifications to obtain an upgrade to the system in the amount of $1500 to sound the siren continuously until the threat is over.

Schwartz made a motion to adjourn at 7:01 p.m. Second by Burnell. All ayes.

Diane Gast, Fiscal Officer

July 12, 2011

Roll call showed the following members present on this date. Burnell, Wills, Schwartz, Hoffman and Kuck. Schwartz made a motion to excuse Stienecker. Second by Kuck. Five ayes. Also present were Mayor Pape, Solicitor Smith, Chief of Police Harrod, Village Administrator York and Fiscal Officer Gast.

Visitors were Margie Wuebker representing The Daily Standard and Angie Weaver representing The Evening Leader.

Minutes from the June 28 meeting were approved with a motion by Kuck. Second by Hoffman. Five ayes.

Mayor Pape made the following announcements in the Mayor’s Report:

· Councilor Kuck reported no activity at the July 9 informal meeting at New Bremen Coffee & Books.

· Announced the Fishing Derby will be on July 26 from 7:00-8:30 p.m.

· Reminded Council of the meeting with John Freytag to discuss a master plan for the Lions Park area will be Aug. 2.

· Mayor is checking with St. Clairsville for ideas for flower pots in the uptown area.

· Village Administrator York updated Council on various projects in the Village. Also announced an Open House at the new electric building on July 12 from 9:00-3:00 and on July 17 from 2:00-4:00.

Second reading ORDINANCE 2011-6-14 amending the 2011 Appropriation Ordinance by transferring $5000 from the Income Tax Fund to the Lockkeepers House Fund for the purpose of operation. Motion by Hoffman. Second by Schwartz. Five ayes.

Second reading RESOLUTION 2011-6-21 authorizing the Village Administrator to enter into a contract with GPD Group for professional services for the Herman Street Substation Upgrade Project at a cost of $139,200. Motion by Burnell. Second by Kuck. Five ayes.

Council discussed the grant money available for the Walnut Street Sanitary Sewer Project from First Street to Cherry Street. Currently, $51,043 is available through the Ohio Public Works Commission. The Village of New Bremen will need a revised CFO statement stating we have the local match of $299,957. Village Administrator York will get the needed paperwork ready to proceed with the project.

Schwartz made a motion to adjourn at 7:06 p.m. Second by Burnell. All ayes.

Diane Gast, Fiscal Officer

June 28, 2011

Roll call showed the following members present on this date. Wills, Schwartz, Hoffman, Kuck and Stienecker. Stienecker made a motion to excuse Burnell. Second by Kuck Five ayes. Also present were Mayor Pape, Solicitor Smith, Village Administrator York and Fiscal Officer Gast.

Visitor was Angie Weaver representing The Evening Leader.

Minutes from the June 14 meeting were approved with a motion by Wills. Second by Stienecker. Five ayes.

Hoffman made a motion to approve a total expenditure for the month of $726,874.52. Second by Wills. Five ayes.

Mayor Pape made the following announcements in the Mayor’s Report:

· Announced the July 9 informal meeting with legislative official Don Kuck will be at New Bremen Coffee & Books.

· Updated Council on topics from the recent Mayor’s Seminar.

· Reported fines, fees and forfeitures for the month of $374.00.

· Announced the 2009-2010 audit for the Village of New Bremen is finished and can be viewed on line at the Auditor of State website.

· Village Administrator York updated Council on various projects in the Village. Also announced an Open House at the new electric building on July 12 from 9:00-3:00 and on July 17 from 2:00-4:00.

Third reading RESOLUTION 2011-5-19 authorizing the Village Administrator to contact the owners of 525 and 529 S. Walnut Street for the purpose of changing the location of the Village’s water tap shutoff from inside the residential buildings to a location within the utility easement for the water main servicing. The cost not to exceed $3000 to be paid from the Water Fund. Motion by Wills. Second by Schwartz. Five ayes.

Wills made a motion to table the third reading ORDINANCE 2011-5-10 requiring the location of all water taps and water service shutoff valves to be located in the utility easement or right of way containing the water main which services each property. Second by Schwartz. Five ayes.

First reading ORDINANCE 2011-6-14 amending the 2011 Appropriation Ordinance by transferring $5000 from the Income Tax Fund to the Lockkeepers House Fund for the purpose of operation. Motion by Kuck. Second by Schwartz. Five ayes.

First reading RESOLUTION 2011-6-21 authorizing the Village Administrator to enter into a contract with GPD Group for professional services for the Herman Street Substation Upgrade Project at a cost of $139,200. Motion by Kuck. Second by Stienecker. Five ayes.

Hoffman made a motion to suspend the rule. Second by Schwartz. Five ayes. RESOLUTION 2011-6-22 authorizing the renewal of the Village of New Bremen’s liability insurance with Public Entities Pool of Ohio at a cost of $87,841.97. Motion by Stienecker. Second by Schwartz. Five ayes.

Mayor Pape reported to Council that he will be organizing the quarterly Organizational Effectiveness meeting.

Council briefly discussed an Indemnification Agreement with Crown concerning the buildings at 9 and 11 S. Main St. that the NBFD would like to use for fire training purposes.

Council entered into Executive Session at 7:24 p.m. to discuss personnel.

Council came out of Executive Session at 8:55 p.m. No action was taken. Adjournment followed with a motion by Kuck. Second by Wills. Five ayes.

Diane Gast, Fiscal Officer

ne 14, 2011

Roll call showed the following members present on this date. Burnell, Wills, Schwartz, Hoffman, Kuck and Stienecker. Also present were Mayor Pape, Solicitor Smith, Chief of Police Harrod, Village Administrator York and Fiscal Officer Gast.

Visitors were Angela Hamberg, Karen Mauch, Deborah A. Foos, Angie Weaver representing The Evening Leader and Margie Wuebker representing The Daily Standard.

Minutes from the May 24 and May 31 meetings were approved with a motion by Hoffman. Second by Schwartz. All ayes.

Mayor Pape made the following announcements in the Mayor’s Report:

· Announced the June 11 informal meeting with legislative officials at New Bremen Coffee & Books was successful.

· Details concerning the tornado siren policy will be discussed on June 20, 2011.

· Announced the Bremenfest Committee chose Delores Stienecker as the 2011 Grand Marshall of the parade.

Deborah A. Foos, Development Manager for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio showed Council a power point presentation about Big Brother Big Sisters of Auglaize, Van Wert and Mercer Counties.

Council discussed the contract with Alltel (Allied Wireless Communications). The representative from Allied stated that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) would not be available until later this month and they will adjust the monthly rent at that time. Council agreed.

Second reading RESOLUTION 2011-5-19 authorizing the Village Administrator to contact the owners of 525 and 529 S. Walnut Street for the purpose of changing the location of the Village’s water tap shutoff from inside the residential buildings to a location within the utility easement for the water main servicing. The cost not to exceed $3000 to be paid from the Water Fund. Motion by Kuck. Second by Burnell. All ayes.

Second reading ORDINANCE 2011-5-10 requiring the location of all water taps and water service shutoff valves to be located in the utility easement or right of way containing the water main which services each property. Motion by Schwartz. Second by Burnell. All ayes.

Kuck made a motion to suspend the rule. Second by Stienecker. All ayes. ORDINANCE 2001-6-12 enacting Section 138.16 of the Village of New Bremen Code of Ordinances to prohibit the use, possession and/or sale of synthetic cannabinoids and other synthetic drugs. Motion by Schwartz. Second by Burnell. All ayes.

Council approved the purchase of eleven (11) new chairs for the Council Chamber from Four-U Office Supplies at a cost of $2469.50. All ayes.

Village Administrator York announced the bids for the Bear Drive Reconstruction Project. Council accepted all bids and awarded the bid to the lowest bidder Tumbusch Construction, Inc. with their bid of $495,714.87. The project includes both north and south of Fox Street on Bear Drive. Motion by Kuck, seconded by Wills. All ayes.

Village Administrator York presented the bids for the 2011 Resurfacing Project. Burnell made a motion to accept all bids and award the bid to the lowest bidder Wagner Paving, Laura, Ohio with their bid of $119,398.65. Second by Wills. All ayes. The project includes part of Rummel Creek intersecting Webster Place and all of Webster Place, south end of White Mountain Drive, far north end of Water Street at the cul-de-sac and First Street between SR 66 and Main St.

Wills made a motion to suspend the rule. Second by Schwartz. All ayes. Ordinance 2011-6-11 giving notice that the Village of New Bremen does not accept a certain warranty deed from Nathan Hirschfeld for Lot #5 in the Teton II Subdivision recorded in Auglaize County Recorder’s Official Record Volume 604, Page 1486. The land is described as a retention pond for storm water drainage. The deed was not tendered to the Village nor accepted by the Village. Motion by Schwartz. Second by Stienecker. All ayes.

Kuck made a motion to suspend the rule. Second by Burnell. All ayes. Ordinance 2011-6-13 accepting the resignation of Economic Development Director Karen Mauch and appoint Angela Hamberg as the replacement effective June 17, 2011. Oath of Office will be the same day at noon in front of the Company C Civil War Flag at the Bicycle Museum. Motion by Wills. Second by Hoffman. All ayes.

Council entered into Executive Session at 8:10 p.m. to discuss personnel and real estate.

Council came out of Executive Session at 9:35 p.m. No action was taken. Adjournment followed with a motion by Wills. Second by Kuck. All ayes.

Diane Gast, Fiscal Officer

June 14, 2011