VILLAGE OF BRADFORD
Regular Session
August 23, 2007
Council met in regular session with Mayor Wirrig presiding. Roll Call: Balmert, Warner, Boltin, Wombold,
Sanderson and Carder present.
Minutes of the August 9, 2007 regular session were read and approved.
Ginger Godfrey, representing the Bradford Railroad Museum group advised council of upcoming events
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planned for the Hobo Days scheduled for September 6 , 7 , and 8 . She requested permission to use
barricades on E. Main from DL Beck & Assoc. to Clay and permission for open fire for cooking in the park.
Boltin moved to allow use of the barricades with a second by Carder. All voted yea. No objections for fire
in the park from council but advised that Fire Chief would have to issue approval also.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Ordinance
Chairman Carder advised that a final draft of the open burn ordinance is in process
Utilities
Chairman Boltin advised that the committee met regarding a solution to the vacant utility clerk
position. A recommendation was made in the form of a motion to approve the job description as
presented. All voted yea.
A recommendation was made in the form of a motion to adopt a pay scale and approve 2 part time
positions titled Administrative Assistant and authorize the Administrator to advertise for same. All
voted yea.
Zoning
Council zoning representative Balmert reported that the zoning committee met and approved 5 new
zoning permits.
Land & Buildings
Chairperson Warner reported that the committee met to discuss Village owned land located on
School St. formerly the school property. A recommendation was made in the form of a motion to
authorize the Solicitor to prepare a deed transfer for this property to the CIC in preparation for the
sale as well as authorizing the Administrator to work with the Solicitor of area surrounding the water
tower that should be retained by the Village. All voted yea.
MUNICIPAL OFFICERS REPORTS
ADMINISTRATOR LOOKER
Reported that we are at capacity for sludge storage at the wastewater plant and will need $5,000 in
addition to budgeted amount to have it hauled. Motion by Warner with a second by Boltin to approve
additional expenditure. All voted yea.
Reported that the repairs to the lift station have started. Estimated costs are approximately $300.00
under budget amount.
Smoke testing of sanitary lines has been completed. Advised that letters to property owners with
deficiencies will be ready for delivery by mid September.
Reported that the Brethren Church is asking for the Village to pay for Village owned land surrounding
their parking lot in October when they pave their entire parking lot. Cost is estimated to be under
$650.00. No objections from council.
Bids will be advertised for the Center St. reconstruction project towards the end of August with bid
opening scheduled for September 13. Sidewalk assessment must be conducted to meet the project
deadlines. Mayor Wirrig referred to the sidewalk committee.
The pedestrian bridge project will advertise for bid on September 7, 14, and 21 with bid opening on
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September 28
Estimate from Smith’s Auto Body to paint the dodge truck and repair the dump bed is $3381.80.
Estimate is within budgeted amounts for this project. Motion by Wombold with a second by
Sanderson to authorize $1750.00 for repair to the dodge dump truck bed. All voted yea. Motion by
Wombold with a second by Boltin to authorize repair to the Dodge dump truck at a cost of $1631.80.
All voted yea.
Tennis court repair project scheduled to begin week of September 10 .
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The post office is asking us to install a mailbox at Village Hall as a result of the change in mail
delivery time. Cost is approximately $300.00 for a security style box. No objections from council.
CLERK-TREASURER
Reported that the Village received notice regarding our group rating for Workers Compensation. It
was determined that after reviewing our claims loss we will not be eligible for 2008 group ratings.
Preliminary reports indicate this could be an increase of $13,000.00 annually. I have asked that a
BWC representative come and meet with Rick and myself to discuss our options. More information
will follow.
I will need authorization to sign a depositary agreement with Fifth Third Bank for our maxsaver plus
account that we currently have invested with them. Motion by Carder with a second by Warner to
authorize approval. All voted yea.
Advised that the continuing clerk’s education session will be held October 9 in Dayton. Cost is
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$65.00 and this is a mandatory session. No objection from council for payment.
INTERIM CHIEF JOHNSON
Nothing to report
MAYOR WIRRIG
Nothing to report
NEW BUSINESS
Wombold moved to cancel regular scheduled council meetings for October 11, November 22, and
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December 27 . Boltin seconded the motion. All voted yea.
Carder advised that he believes an emergency snow removal ordinance for the Village should be
looked into. Mayor referred further discussion to the ordinance committee.
Mayor Wirrig opened the floor to those in attendance who had questions for Mayor and Council regarding
the ordinances to abolish the Bradford Police Department and contract with the Miami County Sheriff
Department. While some residents continue to have concerns about giving up local control, others offered
their support to Council on their decision. Mayor Wirrig along with other council members assured
citizens that the decision making process was hard thought and made in the interest of safety and
security of the citizens of Bradford.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
O-07-08
An ordinance abolishing the Police Dept. for the Village of Bradford, Ohio
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3 Reading
Motion by Wombold with a second by Warner to adopt. All voted yea.
O-07-09
An ordinance to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract with the Miami Co. Sheriff to provide law
enforcement for the Village of Bradford, Ohio
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3 Reading
Motion by Sanderson with a second by Boltin. All voted yea.
O-07-11
Motion by Carder with a second by Boltin to suspend the three reading rule. All voted yea.
An ordinance levying upon certain lots and lands abutting Miami Ave. in the Village of Bradford, Ohio the
amount of assessments for sidewalk, curb, and gutter improvements completed by the Village of
Bradford.
Motion by Sanderson with a second by Carder to adopt. Wombold, Sanderson, Carder, and Balmert
voted yea. Warner and Boltin abstained due to personal involvement.
R-07-11
Motion by Boltin with a second by Warner to suspend the three reading rule. All voted yea.
A resolution for street lighting assessment for 2008
Motion by Boltin with a second by Warner to adopt. All voted yea.
With no further business to discuss, Boltin moved to adjourn to executive session to discuss personnel
and security. Sanderson, Warner, Boltin, and Wombold voted yea. Carder and Balmert voted nay.
Following executive session, Boltin moved to authorize the contract with the Miami Co. Sheriff’s Dept.
Warner seconded the motion. All voted yea.
Boltin moved to accept the resignations of part time police officers Chester Banks and Rebekah Griffieth.
Warner seconded the motion. All voted yea.
Mayor Wirrig referred discussion of notification to the citizens of the Village announcing the changes
involving the security of the community to the public relations committee. Carder moved to authorize the
committee a budget of $1,000.00 with funds coming from the police department operating budget to cover
incurred expenses and authorized the Administrator to approve all material prior to distribution. Boltin
seconded the motion. All voted yea.
Carder asked Interim Chief Johnson if he would be making the necessary changes of pending cases to
the Miami Co. Sheriff Dept. Chief Johnson responded that a meeting would be set up to discuss this.
Council thanked Chief Johnson for his assistance in working through the changes upcoming.
With no further business, Carder moved to adjourn with a second by Warner. All voted yea.
Mayor – Jeffrey L. Wirrig Clerk – Brenda B. Selanders