The regular Ada Council meeting of July 19 was held to conduct village business including the approval of minutes of the prior meeting and payment of bills.
Councilor Linda Mason was absent—and excused by the council. The next meeting will be rescheduled for August 9 because Mason and councilor Sheila Coressel will be working the polls on August 2. Add another expected absence and the original date would not have had the necessary number to conduct the meeting.
RESOLUTIONS
A single resolution was passed giving the mayor authorization to enter an engineering agreement for water meter replacement.
NEW BUSINESS
Sheila Coressel provided the council with a quarterly report from the ambulance board including 182 runs.
COMMITTEES
There were no committee reports. Personnel chair Bob Simmons requested an executive session to discuss terms of employment at the end of the meeting, with no action to be taken.
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
Fiscal Officer Patty Navin reported on the acceptance of the village by Borma insurance, progress on utility billing conversion and that the RITA income tax office has sent out letters to non-filers. She also noted that 3.5 weeks are left at the pool.
Police Chief Michael Harnishfeger reported calls for:
- Unauthorized use of vehicle
- Minor dog bite
- Harassment complaint
- Two vehicle pursuits for traffic violations that were terminated by officers without apprehending drivers; one 2 miles, one 7 miles
- Overdose with two charges
- Domestic violence
- Transfer patient with mental health issues; noted that staff has completed training including use of force that many agencies haven’t started. Must be done by December
- Electronic speed signs are up and is starting associated training; on Lima and Lincoln avenues.
- Met with ONU regarding KiwiBots delivering food on campus.
No zoning inspection report.
Village Administrator Jamie Hall reported:
- Tree commission has begun annual windshield tree assessment.
- The village is “filling the water tower as we speak.” Outside coating is completed.
- Bluffton Paving is working on S. Simon and several streets. Will have to come back to do alleys.
- Meter reading is ongoing; not expected to delay billing
- Will need another committee meeting for Grandview project.
The meeting adjourned at 7:16.
