The following is a summary of the June 7 Village Of Ada regular council meeting. All members were in attendance and the meeting was conducted by Mayor Dave Retterer.
Council approved minutes from the May 17 meeting with Jason Campbell abstaining. Three payments of $435K, $56K and $50K were approved.
The mayor shared a letter from the United States Postal Service on national dog bite awareness week. He also noted that the Train Depot park would be renamed the Charles Van Dyne Railroad Park in the course of the evening, which was done during new business.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Committee member Sheila Coressel presented a letter from the Ada Public Library requesting free use of the municipal pool on July 21. Discussion reviewed the costs involved. A motion to make the donation including 5 daily passes was made and approved.
UTILITIES
Committee member Sean Beck noted there had been no meeting of this committee and mentioned the quick handling of a water main break at Grand and Turner that day.
FINANCIAL OFFICER
Patty Navin reported:
- RITA costs for income tax collection. They withhold 3% and in May the village received a check for $21,257 in reimbursement.
- Two health insurance options are under consideration: continuing the current plan for 12 months or an alternate 17-month plan to manage cost increases. A special meeting was scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on June 14.
POLICE CHIEF
Michael Harnishfeger reported:
- $53K zero-match grant for retention bonuses.
- Is researching electronic radar speed limit signs, which can result in a 25% reduction in speeding. Lima Ave. eastbound and Lincoln Ave. westbound are possible first locations. A motion to purchase was made and approved unanimously.
- Tuesday is midnight swim. Is scheduling extra officers.
- Issuing mowing and junk vehicle notices.
- Recent calls have included domestic disturbances, a 17-year-old under the influence of drugs at 3:30 a.m., vandalism at the park with 3 youths ID’d, thefts by juveniles.
- Transportation of ONU students to hospital continues, still need to resolve policy with EMS.
- Several recent arrests on warrants from other locations.
- Child custody cases.
ZONING INSPECTOR
Michael Harnishfeger reported:
- Bob Morrison can’t complete removal of trailer at 312 Liberty as contracted. Council approved a motion to hire Amburgey, who can have the job done next week.
VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR
Jamie Hall reported:
- Water tower project started today (June 7).
- The waterline break fixed last night and today is one of three locations with estimates for work. He sees grant opportunities for these projects
- The village is still looking for a full time public works employee and has a couple of interviews scheduled.
The meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
