Millersburg Town Council Meeting

December 27th, 2006

The regular monthly meeting of the Millersburg Town Council was held on Wednesday December 27th   6:30 P.M. at the Millersburg Town Hall.

James Winkler called the regular meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.

• A motion was made by James Winkler to approve the minutes for December 13th, 2006.  The motion was seconded by Abe Beachy and carried by a unanimous voice vote.

Park

• Park Board Member Duane Mahler informed the Council that he, Steve Vail and Doug Sherman will stay on the Park Board through 2007. Each member’s terms need to be checked to see when their terms end stated Mr. Mahler. Steve Vail’s term ends on 12-31-06, so he will need to be sworn in at the first meeting 2007. Anyone who may be interested in being on the Park Board can contact Mr. Mahler. Mr. Mahler stated that he had a couple of people interested, but needed to contact them again. Phyllis Hart told Mr. Mahler that she might be interested.
• Mr. Mahler informed the Council that Lee Nisley the present Park Board President will not serve another term, but will be at the January 2007 meeting to advise and give the Board Park documents, keys and a manual to guide them through procedures for the Presidents position.
• Mr. Mahler informed the Council that Kurt Kritzman is not 100% sure he will return as the Park Director for 2007, but will decide before the season starts.
• Mr. Mahler stated that the Park Board is concerned about the Operating Fund finishing in the negative. The Clerk/Treasurer stated that the final numbers won’t be in until December 30th, 2006. Deputy Clerk Branden Beachy stated that the Park Operating Fund will have approximately $2,000.00 left after the last tax distribution.
• Council President James Winkler stated that he noticed a fence has been put up on the sledding hill at Cook Station Park. Park Board Member Mahler stated that the fence will deter children from going down the hill toward the concrete and junk stored on the west side of the maintenance building.

Water Superintendent

• Wastewater Superintendent
• Superintendent Eldridge informed the Council on the construction progress at the wastewater plant. The fine screen will be delivered December 27th, 2006 and the electric panel is already here and will be installed in a couple of weeks. The State granted the Town an extension from December 31st, 2006 to April 30th, 2007. The Town may not need that must time, but it’s better to have more time than to come in under the wire stated Superintendent Eldridge.
• Superintendent Eldridge asked the Council to discuss a rate study for the wastewater, as it is running too close financially. Superintendent Eldridge informed the Council that the last study was done in June 2000 by H.J. Umbaugh at the cost of $8,000.00. The aeration tank is empty, things are old and need maintenance, and money will be needed to fix things stated Superintendent Eldridge. Council Member Dean Hawkins stated that since it has been six (6) years since the last rate study it would be good to get information on what is financially needed for further needs. Council President Winkler asked if the storm sewer would be included Superintendent Eldridge answered “No” the storm sewer is a whole separate issue. Council President Winkler stated that just because the Council agrees to a study it does not mean there will be a rate increase. After some discussion the Council approved a rate study.
• Council President Winkler stated that he and Superintendent Eldridge took a tour of the wastewater plant on December 13th, 2006 to check out the new fencing and lights around the plant and President Winkler stated that they look real nice.

Maintenance Director

• Director Matt King was not present. Council President Winkler stated that he wants to impress upon Department Heads the importance of attending the Council meetings.

Marshal

• Marshal Hathaway informed the Council that he is real busy; he had one (1) large theft that he has been working on with the County at the Forest River Plant on S.R. 13.

Clerk/Treasurer

• Deputy Clerk Branden Beachy presented the Council with Ordinance 2006-11 - final transfers to balance each line item. Dean Hawkins made the motion to accept Ordinance 2006-11 year end transfers Abe Beachy seconded and motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote.

Unfinished Business

New Business

• Ron Yoder was present to discuss putting in a small video store at the Laundromat at 108 South Jefferson Street. Mr. Yoder stated that he will have approximately 700 to 800 movies, games DVD’s to rent to the public. Mr. Yoder stated that he would not have adult or horror movies.  Council Member Dean Hawkins asked Mr. Yoder when he would be opening and that he is in favor of the business coming into the Town. Mr. Yoder replied “Mid January 2007". Council President Winkler asked Mr. Yoder what his hours will be. Mr. Yoder stated Sunday-Friday 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. President Winkler asked Marshal Hathaway if he saw any problems. Marshal Hathaway answered “No”, but suggested to Mr. Yoder that he get some kind of alarm system. After some discussion the Council gave their approval of the business.

James Winkler made the motion to pay the bills. Dean Hawkins seconded the motion and motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote.              

Adjourn: Time:  7:25 p.m.         James Winkler made the motion. Abe Beachy seconded and the motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.