MADISON
TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR
September 13, 2011 at 7:00PM
The meeting was
called to order by Chairman Bill Brotzman with the following people present: Mr.
Anderson, Mr. Wayman, Mr. Advey, Chief Del Calzo, Mrs. Gerred-Ditchcreek and
Township Solicitor, Ron Graham.
Mr. Anderson led the
audience in reciting the “Pledge of Allegiance.”
The Board and
audience observed a “Moment of Silence.” Mr.
Brotzman wished to remember former Lake County Commissioner Dan Supanick, who
was commissioner for many years and Charlotte Raico, wife of Dave Raico, Ben
Zanichelli, a very active coach with youth football, Gloria Benz, of Perry, who
was active with Rabbit Run and with the High School.
Mr. Anderson
presented a motion to approve the minutes of the August 9th, 2011
Regular Meeting. Mr. Wayman seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Anderson: yes; Mr. Wayman:
yes; Mr. Brotzman: abstain
Mr. Wayman presented
a motion to approve:
Bill Lists in the
amounts of:
$96,008.57 Actual amount from August 23, 2011
(attached and made part of the minutes);
$53,858.42
Actual amount from September 13, 2011
(attached and made part of the minutes);
Mr. Anderson
seconded. Roll Call: All Ayes
Mr. Anderson
presented a motion to approve:
Payroll in the
amounts of:
$80,219.17 Actual amount from September 9, 2011;
$78,816.17 Estimated
amount for September 23, 2011;
Mr. Wayman seconded.
Roll Call: Mr. Wayman: yes; Mr. Anderson: yes; Mr. Brotzman: yes
Mr. Brotzman wished to welcome Ken Takacs, Village Councilman and Vice Chairman
of the Madison Fire District as well as Mayor Lee from Madison Village. Mr.
Brotzman referred to Mr. Advey for an introduction of some special guests.
Mr. Advey stated that as the residents are aware, Madison Township became a
member of NOPEC (Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council) some years ago and the
Electrical Aggregation Program. He stated that this program has saved the
residents money over the years in their monthly electric bill and he included
the Township in those that have saved money. He stated that approximately two
years ago, in conjunction with First Energy Solutions, they came up with a
program called Powering Our Communities Grant Program. He explained that through
this program, and with the Township being a member, we have many households that
would qualify for grant funds. He stated that he saw what the Township would be
receiving by way of grant monies and when he did a comparison of other
Townships, he discovered that the Township may be a little bit short and he
contacted Leigh Herington, Executive Director of NOPEC to discuss this concern.
Mr. Advey then introduced Leigh Herington. Mr. Herington thanked Mr. Advey and
then addressed the Chairman, the Board, and the residents of Madison Township.
He stated that he was delighted to be in attendance on behalf of NOPEC and
stated there were a couple of things that he would like everyone to know. He
stated that they were very fortunate to enter into this contract with First
Energy Solutions because they are now saving our Township residents seven
percent (7%) of the price of their electricity and small businesses save five
percent (5%). He stated that those savings will continue through 2019 and
reiterated his pleasure with being in that program. Mr. Herington added that as
part of that program, First Energy Solutions agreed to give NOPEC nearly sixteen
million dollars that they would share with member communities. He stated that
they agreed to use that money to offer thirty dollars per customer from each
political subdivision; he stated this money could be used for energy
conservation/energy savings programs. He said that as of February 1, 2010 they
looked at the numbers for everyone and he felt they were pretty accurate in
every community but Madison Township. He stated that they sent a letter to the
Township indicating that the Township was entitled to approximately $62,000. He
stated that the Township made application timely, fulfilled the requirements,
and that they gave terrific proposals. Mr. Herington stated that these projects
passed their grant committee without any question at all. He wished to not only
recognize, but thank the Township for the effort put into this project. He then
received a letter from Mr. Advey which stated that the Township was pleased to
receive the $62,310.00, but noted that he has done some checking and found that
the numbers don’t add up. Mr. Herington then referred to a section of the letter
which stated that Concord had 70% of their households and Painesville had 61% of
their households which remained in NOPEC. Mr. Advey noted that he did some
calculating and came up with a range of $123,540 to $141,750 for an approximate
grant range for Madison Township, he then asked for an additional $76,233.35.
Mr. Herington stated that this was very smart on Larry’s part and of the
Township to look at the situation and try to come some conclusion of what would
be fair. Mr. Herington explained that after he received this letter, he spoke
with Mr. Advey and he began to do a little bit of research himself. He found
that when they began to send the opt-out notices in 2009 apparently not all of
the residents were given the opt-out notice. He noted that First Energy
Solutions was not the supplier at that time, a division of Florida power & light
was. He stated that when he began looking at it, there were no longer 2,077
members of the program, there were a lot more. He stated that the bigger problem
was that they didn’t have this $76,233.35 that Madison Township was requesting.
He stated that they didn’t receive that from First Energy Solutions and when he
looked into it and after he spoke to Legal counsel, he found there was no legal
obligation for First Energy Solutions to give the Township the money. He then
said that he and Mr. Advey worked with First Energy Solutions President; Donny
Schneider and Vice President of Sales; Jerry Bellit, who is with him today to
discuss the decision they have made on this situation. Mr. Herington then
introduced Mr. Jerry Bellit. Mr. Bellit thanked Mr. Herington, Mr. Advey, and
the Board of Trustees for having them here tonight. He stated that he looks at
this as a long term partnership and that is why they do the things they do. He
stated that they have come to acknowledge both NOPEC and Madison Township in
their participation with First Energy Solutions and the Powering Our Communities
Grant Program. He stated that on behalf of First Energy Solutions, it is their
privilege to offer the residents and the small businesses in Madison Township
and the other 132 communities guaranteed long term savings on their electric
bill. He added that the most important point is that this is locally generated,
locally used, and local employees. He stated that the residents are buying from
a local community and they are putting back into the community. He again thanked
the Board and residents for the opportunity to be here this evening and stated
that he looks forward to a long term partnership with NOPEC and Madison Township
and all of the community members. He then introduced two of his employees, Diane
Francis and Brenda Fargo, and presented the Township with a symbolic check for
$76,000.00 for NOPEC and Madison Township, for a job well done on their part.
Mr. Brotzman thanked Mr. Bellit on behalf of the Board of Trustees.
Mr. Brotzman introduced Mayor Lee, Mayor Lee thanked the Board and stated that
he and Larry sat at the same table at the NOPEC Awards Ceremony and he commended
Larry for taking the extra steps to pick up more money.
Mayor Lee stated that he wanted to comment on an article that appeared in the
Star Beacon on Saturday, September 3, 2011. He stated the article was regarding
the fiscal operations of the Senior Center. He commented that Madison Township
and Madison Village contribute a significant amount of taxpayer dollars to the
Senior Center budget. He then stated that he spoke to each and every individual
who was quoted in the article; Tony Long, Fiscal Officer for Madison Village and
the Fiscal Agent for the Madison Senior Center; Lyle Shull, Director for the
Lake County Council on Aging; Gary Rosenthal, a Mentor Attorney and Lake County
Senior Services Levy Coalition Chairperson; Joe Szeman, Law Director for Madison
Village; and Terry Gerred-Ditchcreek, Madison Township Fiscal Officer was out of
town when he called but he noted that he spoke to Marina Rimes, Fiscal Officer’s
Assistant and Senior Board Member who had noted that she had been in the office
when the reporter spoke to Terry. He stated that each of these people indicated
that the article did not entirely reflect the conversations that took place and,
in some cases, comments were taken out of context. He noted that one person also
stated that they told the reporter that the donations dollars come out of
fundraising proceeds. He stated that he also spoke with Mary Lou Holmes,
Chairperson for the Madison Senior Center; Mike Gehring, Vice Chairman for the
Madison Senior Center; and Jessica Edwards, Director of the Madison Senior
Center. He then stated that he wanted to clarify some points based on his
discussion with the people mentioned. He stated that Tony Long did not recall
stating quote: “The monies go into a pot and tracing it back is like looking for
a needle in a haystack”. Mayor Lee said Tony further indicated that he recalled
a conversation with Jessica Edwards of February or March of this year, when
Jessica submitted a written check request for $1,000.00 to be paid to support
our Senior Levy Committee. He added that on the program line in her request,
which provides detailed information, indicating where the funds should come
from. He said Jessica had indicated that the funds should come from the Senior
Capital Account and specifically the line item for fundraising revenues. He
stated that this line item contains money collected at the holiday craft fair,
great yard sale, senior day at the mall, and other fundraising activities. Mayor
Lee firmly stated that this line item does not contain any taxpayer dollars, per
the Fiscal Officer. In the July Senior Center newsletter and other newsletters
whenever there is an advertisement for some sort of fundraising activity, the
Director will always note that ‘the proceeds benefit the Senior Center and the
Lake County Senior Services Levy’. He stated that there is no co-mingling of
taxpayer dollars with fundraising dollars. He noted that Jessica recalls that
she may have told Tony Long something to the effect that a contract or agreement
with each Senior Center in Lake County called for an annual donation of
$1,000.00. He stated that there has never been a written signed contract with
any of the Senior Centers in Lake County. He stated that if the reported had
talked to himself, Mary Lou Holmes, or Mike Gehring, any one of them would have
told her that. He then stated that had she checked further, she would have found
in the minutes of the Senior Levy Coalition meeting held on Tuesday, February
10, 2009; he then read a quote by Lyle Shull: “Levy campaign fundraising was
discussed. Lyle reminded each and every director that the Centers agreed to
donate $1,000.00 each year for the Levy campaign. Checks are to be made out to
the Lake County Senior Services Levy or Support Our Seniors. Send the checks to
Lyle.” Mayor Lee stated that these proceedings were submitted by Carrie
Davidson, Secretary for the Coalition. He then stated that Lyle Shull, Director
for the Council on Aging, confirmed this statement and also said that he sends
the checks to the Treasurer of the Lake County Senior Services Levy Committee.
He stated that another discrepancy in the article is the statement attributed to
Lyle Shull where he is quoted as saying that his organization receives Senior
Levy money, which is true. Mayor Lee then explained that Council on Aging
receives fifty-two percent (52%) of the total levy monies; R.S.V.P, which stands
for Retired Senior Volunteer Program, receives five percent (5%) of the levy
dollars; and the ten centers in Lake County receive the remaining forty-three
percent (43%). He stated that Senior Levy dollars are dispersed by the Lake
County Auditor’s office and not by the Council on Aging, as was stated in the
article. Mayor Lee stated that every person he spoke to that was quoted in this
article stated that the reported said on several occasions; “there may or may
not be a story here”. Mayor Lee stated that one person even told her there was
not, yet she persisted with this non-story. He then stated that throughout the
article the reporter implies that there is a written contract but, he noted,
that she never thought of checking with a Senior Board member; Max Anderson;
himself; past Board Members; or the present Board Members. He then commented
that the reporter further implied that the Senior Center was unmanned and no one
was in charge during Jessica Edwards leave. He then informed the Board that
Helen Britton and Cathy Love, who are two part-time paid employees of the
Senior Center, were each working twenty hours (20) per week during Jessica
Edwards’ maternity leave. He also noted that ‘maternity’ leave was never pointed
out in the article as well. Mayor
Lee stated that other implications in this article were the misuse of taxpayer
dollars. He stated, emphatically, that there is none. He then stated that since
he has been Mayor and on the Senior Board from 2008 to 2010, they have
implemented fiscal procedures to prevent this from happening. He noted that they
have expanded the number of accounts and added line items to better control and
track expenditures. He stated that the Director and Fiscal Agent are held
accountable for their actions and he has the details to support this. He stated
that, in his opinion, the reporter owes the Senior Board, the Senior Center
Director, and the Senior Services Levy Coalition an apology for implying any
misuse of taxpayer monies at the Madison Senior Center. He stated that he has
emails and a stack of documents from Senior Center Board members complaining
about certain seniors’ persistence in wanting the Senior Center to become a
501(c)(3) organization so that they could obtain grant dollars. He then stated
that from his own personal experience at Lake Erie College, where he still
teaches and where he obtained a National Science Foundation Grant, that it is
not easy to get grant monies. He noted that there are grants out there but that
it takes a lot of hard work and noted that if you ask Madison Village and
Madison Township Police Chiefs about C.O.P.S grants you will find that although
they always apply for them, they rarely get them. He then noted that it would
cost the Senior Center more money to go private than to stay public with the
existing funding mechanism in place. He then thanked the Board. Mr. Brotzman
asked Mayor Lee if there was special legislation to allow Senior Levies to abide
by different rules, further asking for confirmation that they cannot spend
taxpayer dollars on their levies. Mayor Lee stated that that was correct, and
Mr. Brotzman thanked him noting that he was misinformed on that item.
CITIZENS COMMENTS:
Greg Anderson, 1697 Bathgate, stated that he has been a Madison resident for
many years and noted that he has been having flooding issues. He then asked if
there was going to be any kind of solution, noting that the six inch pipe just
isn’t enough. Mr. Advey stated that the Bathgate/N Watling Way storm trunk sewer
bids came in but he noted that they were within the ORC’s requirements of the
10% limitation over the Engineer’s estimates. He stated that we need about
another $120,000.00 to make it happen. He noted that he is meeting with the
Fiscal Officer and Tim Miller, the Director of Stormwater Management to see if
they can come up with the money and hopefully award the bid at the next meeting.
He stated that this project will put a much bigger pipe in the corner at
Bathgate and N Watling Way. Mr. Anderson stated that he had been on vacation and
at one point, had only one and a quarter inches of rain which ran the two pumps
for over an hour, noting that they are both 5,400 gallon per hour pumps. Mr.
Advey stated that part of the reason for the overage on the cost of the project
is the high ground tables. Mr. Advey then stated that he is very hopeful that
they can come up with the extra funds and award the project at the next meeting,
getting the project started by the fall. Mr. Brotzman thanked him for his
comments.
John McLaughlin, 1638 Travers Road, noted that he has lived in Madison for about
fourteen years and discussed the flooding issues he is experiencing. He stated
that it is costing him thousands of dollars, noting that he just spent
$10,000.00 two weeks ago. He stated that they had two sump pumps, a gas pump,
and a fire truck all pumping water and he noted that he still had twenty-two
inches of water in his house. He stated that every time they ask, they are told
nothing can be done. He feels that something can be done but noted he wasn’t
sure how. He then stated that the middle of the road has about a foot of water
that runs right down the middle of the street, which finds its way to his
driveway. He noted that his driveway is sloped and he understands that water
runs downhill. He is spending money to put a “speed bump” type of addition to
his driveway to hopefully steer the water away, but he noted that it comes
across his neighbor’s yard and through his front yard and down the other side of
his driveway away. He stated that he was grateful for the fire department’s
help, because if they hadn’t he is sure that he would have had five or six feet
of water in his house. He stated that this is the second time in ten days that
they have had this amount of damage and that he never had this problem until
2006. He said he isn’t sure if the water tables have changed or if something has
broken. Mr. Advey stated that he and the Service Department Supervisor, Steve
Heilman, were down at his house just this morning. He noted that the water is
heading right past their driveway and filling the whole side yard. He then noted
that the sewers can’t handle these large amounts in short periods, Mr. Advey
asked if the water is gushing out of the storm sewer at the corner of Berwick
and Travers, Mr. McLaughlin confirmed it is. Mr. Advey then stated that the
storm sewer project that he was speaking with Mr. Anderson about is Round 23 and
noted that Round 24 is the Orkney project, which will be north of N. Watling Way
and will be taking a lot the water out of the equation there. He stated that he
spoke to Steve about blocking off the storm drain on Berwick in the corner but
he noted that that’s a low area and if that is removed and you get a normal
rain, you end up with a pond. He stated that the third stormwater project is on
Red Bird, which will be a trunk line going from Chapel to the Lake and, he
noted, that should help bring the water from Berwick and the other side streets
into that. He stated that he doesn’t know if it’s going to help with the
microburst type of storms. He noted that many owners of the style of homes that
he has have built up the driveway area at a cost of about $6,400.00. He stated
that Red Bird may start this fall as well and noted that between the three
projects, there is about 1.7 million dollars going into that area. Mr.
McLaughlin asked if it would be acceptable to pile up dirt on his property to
deter the water from running into his yard. Mr. Advey suggested he speak to
Stormwater Management. Mr. Brotzman thanked Mr. McLaughlin.
RESOLUTIONS:
Mr. Wayman presented a motion
to approve Resolution #11-075 a
Resolution certifying existing lighting district parcels. This is a resolution
to levy assessments for the improvement of various streets in the Township of
Madison by supplying said streets with electric lighting. Mr. Anderson seconded.
Mrs. Gerred-Ditchcreek stated that in the last two years she was able to reduce
the fees by close to six percent (6%) but this year she did not reduce any as
she wants to wait another year to see how things go. Roll Call:
All Ayes
Mr. Anderson presented a
motion to approve Resolution #11-076
a Resolution appropriating $420.00 from un-appropriated into 2081-210-323-8126
Range Supplies. Mr. Wayman seconded. Roll Call:
All Ayes
Mr. Wayman presented a motion
to approve Resolution #11-077 a
Resolution accepting funds received from NOPEC for the Powering Our Communities
Grant totaling $76,233.35 into line item 1000-892-0000 and appropriate to fund
line 1000-110-930-0000-Contingencies. Mr. Anderson seconded. Mr. Brotzman
thanked NOPEC & First Energy Solutions. Roll Call:
All Ayes
ADMINISTRATION
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Chief Del Calzo requested a motion to hire a part time officer, Dan Radigan, who
currently is a Mentor Detective and worked full time for Madison Township for a
number of years as well. Chief Del Calzo stated that it’s always good to be able
to hire someone with experience even in a part time position.
Mr. Anderson presented a motion to hire Dan Radigan as a part time officer. Mr.
Wayman seconded. Mr. Anderson stated that he is a very good officer. Roll Call:
All Ayes
Chief Del Calzo stated that he has noticed in the papers recently and other
jurisdictions as well as our own have had a very large increase in daytime
burglaries & robberies and the target is jewelry. He noted that they will pass
by several valuables just to get to the jewelry. He added that there is an
increase in gold buyers and they don’t have to abide by the same rules as pawn
shops, which makes it difficult for police to investigate. He asks the residence
to report anything suspicious and to use caution. He also asks the residents to
keep their jewelry hidden, not in jewelry boxes or on their dressers. He reminds
residents to keep their doors and windows locked as well.
Chief Del Calzo discussed an article in the September 12, 2011 News Herald, he
noted the headline reads “Townships will have to pay”. He stated that the
summary of the article is that the Sheriff is telling the township communities
in Lake County that have, for many years, received police protection from the
Sheriff are now going to have to pay for that protection. He stated that he
received a fax from one of the Concord Trustees who represents the Lake County
Township Association and that they are doing a survey of police services, what
it costs to start, etc. And the reason he mentions this is that he has noticed
that the Madison community is often taken as doing things “backwards” and that
the Township is run by farmers and he noted that maybe they forget it was
farmers that wrote the constitution, stood on the bridge at Lexington, and
landed on the beaches of Normandy. He held up a copy of the minutes from 45
years ago this day when the Madison Township Trustees created the Madison
Township Police District. He stated that it shows the quality of the people in
this community, and added that the Township residents have been paying for their
own police services for years. He noted that the County could have done much
more to encourage us and now they are talking about making other Townships pay
for police services. He presented a cake, which was paid for by the Patrolman’s
Association, to the residents and thanked them for the last 45 years of support
and stated that the police department is here for them and will do their best to
honor their commitment to them.
LEGAL:
None
FISCAL OFFICER:
Mrs. Gerred-Ditchcreek stated that she provided the Board with a list of
projects that the Township is committed to currently, such as stormwater
projects 23, 24, 25, and 26, noting that some of them are paid for but there is
$1,181,000 that has yet to be paid out. She recommends to the Board to complete
these projects and to not incur any other projects until they can see where they
are financially. She is showing where the Township is committed, what we have in
grant money, what is out in loans, and she stated she has tried to estimate what
will be owed and to show what has been paid for. She feels that with the
economic situation being what it is, the Township should not incur anymore
expenses at this time. She stated that the debts on the books need to be taken
care of first. She stated that she also has given them their appropriations
status, as she does at every meeting, and noted that any account that is over
seventy percent (70%) should be looked at. She stated that if they have any
questions, she is available. She stated that over all, the Township is staying
within their budget. She stated the Township is at fifty-one percent (51%) where
we could be at seventy percent (70%) if you take it all together. She noted that
there are different individual line items at seventy percent (70%) or more and
to please take a look at them. She said we are ok but the money is dwindling,
especially at this time of year we have to be careful of the spending. She added
that the Township is obligated to follow through with these projects and now
they may have to find another $120,000.00.
ADMINISTRATOR:
ZONING:
None
SERVICE/PUBLIC
WORKS:
Mr. Wayman presented a motion
to approve payment to C.I.R. Inc for storm sewer inlet repair at 1444 Davista at
a cost of $5,140.00. Mr. Anderson seconded. Roll Call:
All Ayes
BUILDINGS/GROUNDS:
None
CEMETERY:
Mr. Advey discussed the August Cemetery report, receipts for the month were
$2,603.00 with four lots sold for a total of $1,050.00, two footers sold for a
total of $253.00; and six burials were performed for a total of $1,300.00 and
the total Year to Date is at $25,298.00.
OTHER:
Mr. Anderson presented a
motion to approve the new lease agreement with Rabbit Run Community Arts
Association effective October 1, 2011 on all of that building known as the
Madison Township Hall and formerly occupied by the Madison Post Office and by
the Madison Township Trustees and situated on the southerly side of Park Street
on the property identified as the “Commons”, 49 Park Street, Madison, Ohio. This
lease agreement replaces and terminates the prior lease agreement dated August
1, 2011 between Lessor and Lessee. Mr. Wayman seconded. Roll Call: All Ayes
Mr. Wayman presented a motion
to approve the second six month extension with Chapel Road Partners, LLC in
regards to the March 9, 2010 letter of intent for Stanton Park redevelopment.
Mr. Anderson seconded. Roll Call: All Ayes
Mr. Advey stated that in regards to the financial situation, he stated that at
this point and time a lot of the road dept funds haven’t been hit by the local
government fund cuts, he appreciates her concern on the revenue stream.
BOARD/STANDING
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Mr. Brotzman stated there will
be a meeting on Wednesday, September 14th, noting the meeting has
been moved up. He stated that they couldn’t get any help on the roof repairs at
the old station three and thanked his colleagues for their support and noted the
vote was deadlocked three to three.
Health Board:
None
Recreation Board
None
Lake County Township
Association:
Mr. Wayman stated
that the next meeting is Thursday at 7:00pm
Community
Improvement Corporation:
None
Other:
Mr. Anderson wished to thank all who attended the 9/11 Ceremony on Sunday. Mr.
Anderson then informed the Chief that he received ten letters from 6th
grade special education teacher. She asked her students the five most important
jobs in the world and police and fire were picked. She asked Mr. Anderson to
pass those letters on to the Fire District & Police Department.
Citizen Comments:
Joe Vulcan, 7294 Ross Road, stated that he is having an issue with barking dogs
and asked the Board to consider establishing a barking dog ordinance. He stated
he is aware there is a noise ordinance but it reflects more on exhausts,
manufacturing facilities, etc. He stated that he is aware that Judge Cicconetti
won’t back up this resolution in court, but he feels that something has to be
done. He stated that his neighbor has 22 dogs, and has a kennel license so Mr.
Vulcan’s hands are tied there. Mr. Graham stated that the Township can only do
what the legislature allows and there is no provision in the ORC for dogs
barking and suggests Mr. Vulcan contact Mr. Young, State Rep. or the State
Senator to see if they would pass legislature. Mr. Graham stated that in terms
of the noise ordinance not being backed up in court, the judge struck is the
music portion but that the rest is still valid. He has seen Disorderly Conduct
citations given out in the past but he knows the Judge doesn’t really like to
see those. Mr. Vulcan read a section L. Noise Disturbance from the noise
ordinance that reads “Any sound which endangers or injures the safety or health
of humans or animals; annoys or disturbs a reasonable person of normal
sensitivities; or, endangers or injures personal or real property”, and asked if
the dog barking falls in that section. Mr. Graham stated that the section he is
referring to is regarding machinery. Mr. Vulcan stated that if it is not in
conflict with any state laws it shouldn’t be a problem. Mr. Graham stated that
is not correct and that we can only do what the legislature allows. Mr. Vulcan
re-read the section clarifying the “any noise” section. Mr. Graham stated he
understands what Mr. Vulcan is going through and the Board sympathizes with him
but they cannot do anything. Mr. Vulcan asked for confirmation that he has no
recourse, and Mr. Graham stated that was correct.
Debbie Anderson,
1694 Bathgate Road, thanked Mr. Wayman for coming to her house to see the
flooding situation.
Leanne Mihaly, 1117 Elm Avenue, she stated that there has been a large amount of
fictitious phone calls and would like to see warnings go out to the elderly and
by way of the news papers. Chief Del Calzo stated that this is rampant right
now, and much of it is related to terrorists. He stated that other than making
the public aware, there isn’t much the police can do.
Mr. Brotzman stated that the next meeting is September 27th, 2011 at
7:00pm and there may be items laid out for the time capsule, which will be the
last part of the Bicentennial celebration.
Mr. Brotzman
congratulated the Madison Blue Streaks on their win against Perry.
With no further
business to come before the Board, Mr. Wayman presented a motion to adjourn the
Regular Meeting at 8:06 p.m.