Continental Village Council met in regular session in the Fire Station Meeting Room on November 24, 2020 with Mayor Miller presiding. Members present were Armey, Bartley, Knipp, Varner, Streicher and Sullivan. Administrator Prowant, Village Solicitor Welch, Fiscal Officer Darby and Police Chief Hardy were also present. Visitors: None. The meeting opened with the pledge of allegiance.
Minutes, bills & receipts were approved. A Then & Now Purchase Order over $3000 for street sealing by Summer Sealers for $8800, was approved.
Old Business:
A water tower preconstruction virtual meeting was held November 17th. Those in attendance were informed that the foundation work will begin in late January, weather permitting. Most of the construction work will be done on-site so the power lines will not be an issue as long as they are at 13 feet 6 inches. The construction should take approximately 10 months.
NEW BUSINESS:
Building Permit: a permit for a new metal building on Seventh Street was questioned based on the orientation of the building in regards to an alley. Tabled until more information can be obtained.
The Village had a water leak in the West Maple Street area recently. Fortunately J & M Excavating was in the village working on the Eighth Street project and was able to help the village worker repair it. The line is very old and needs to be on the list for replacement and adding more shut-off valves.
Council heard that Governor DeWine has released more dividend money to employers and Continental will receive $37,000. The money is available because of reduced claims over the years and across the State of Ohio.
Council also heard that the last of Putnam County’s share of the CARES Act money was redistributed to the townships and municipalities that requested a share. Continental received an additional $69,649.57. Council moved to amend the estimated resources for the Coronavirus Relief Fund by an increase of the stated amount.
Council also passed an Emergency Amendment to the Appropriations for the Coronavirus Relief Fund so the money can be spent.
Council also approved a correction to the Ordinance # 715-2020 Amending Appropriations that was passed on November 10. The amount stated during the meeting was overstated and should have been for a total of $105,817.14 increase to the Coronavirus Relief Fund with $41,077 going to Personal Service and the balance to All Others.
During a Special Meeting that was held on November 17, 2020 Council reviewed resumes for a new maintenance worker. The Mayor interviewed two of the applicants which were both residents of the Village. After deliberations, Council offered the position to Trevor Williamson. At this meeting the council passed an Emergency Ordinance setting his wage and the details of his employment. Welch reviewed with council some of the requirements they would like to have included in the hiring agreement and he will draft it for the village.
Council approved Christmas Bonuses for the Village full & part time employees as per the Ordinance passed in 2018.
Council held a short executive session to discuss possible pending litigation. Council came out of executive session with no action taken.
A quote for the Ash Street Lift Station spare motor was presented. Leis recommended replacing the motor as it was going to cost more to repair it then to replace it. Council approved.
Mayor Miller wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!
Meeting adjourned with no other business.
Susan Darby,
Fiscal Officer
Village of Continental
