PENINSULA VILLAGE
The Village of Peninsula Council met in regular session on January 11, 2016.
Douglas Anderson was elected as Village Council President Pro-Tempore.
Daniel Schneider agreed to retain his seat on the Cemetery Board.
Douglas Anderson and Pam Schneider volunteered to fill the 2 open seats on the JEDD Board.
Valley Fire has been re-rated by ISO, Insurance Service Organization, a private organization that grades fire departments across the country. By putting new procedures in place and combining services with Boston Heights, the Department has brought the rating down to 5/5Y. The Village is rated 5Y, due to no fire hydrants. Areas of Boston Township with fire hydrants are rated 5, areas in Boston Township without fire hydrants are rated a 5Y. This will result in lower insurance rates for the community. Residents should contact their insurance companies to inquire about new rates. If you would like a copy of the ISO letter, you may request a copy by calling Charlie Riedel at 330.657.2292 or pick one up at the Village.
Council approved Planning Commission's request to change the regular Planning Commission meeting day and time.
The new day and time are: The Fourth Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. Legislation will be presented in February.
Ms. Holody thanked the Wastewater Advisory Committee members for their hard work over the past 6 months. Members are: Mary Booth, William Clifton, Michael Kaplan and Karen Walters. Ms. Holody also recognized community members who participated, Chris Weigand and Greg Canda.
The Village of Peninsula Council met in regular session on February 8, 2016.
The Mayor announced that the Police Squad room flooring has been installed. Council approved additional funds to replace the floor in three additional areas of the Police Station.
The Mayor read a letter that he and Council received asking Council to move forward with plans for the Wastewater Facility in the Village. The Solicitor acknowledged that this was a very positive show of support.
Chief Varga asked Council to authorize the Mayor to appoint a Violations Clerk and Hearing Officer, in order to establish the Parking Dept. in the Village. The Violations Clerk will collect parking ticket fines. At this time, all Village parking ticket fines are paid to Stow Court, the Village does not receive any of the money collected. Council agreed to grant the Mayor authority to appoint Ms. Workman as the Violations Clerk. The Mayor will research and appoint the Hearing Officer at the March meeting.
Council approved placing an ad to hire someone to fill the position of Zoning Inspector. Applications are being excepted at the Village Hall through March 4, 2016.
Mayor Mayer recognized Lawrence (Buddy) Milhoan for his service to the community while serving on the Planning Commission. Mr. Milhoan resigned and therefore, there is an open seat on the Planning Commission. Anyone interested in filling the position, should contact Mayor Mayer by calling the Village Hall at 330.657.2151 or emailing the Mayor at mayor@villageofpeninsula-oh.gov
Ms. Holody reported that the Wastewater Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting on February 29, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the G.A.R. Hall to show their presentation. The community if encouraged to attend.
Mr. Matusz announced that Planning Commission has formed two new committees to look at the Long Range Plan and the future use of the Woodridge Intermediate School. The committees will be made up of Planning Commission members, Council members and Village of Peninsula citizens. Any resident interested in sitting on either committee should contact Karen Walters or Michael Kaplan, by calling the Village Hall at 330.657.2151.
LEGISLATION:
RESOLUTION 1-2016
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A NASAL NALOXONE POLICY AND PRODEDURES FOR THE VILLAGE OF PENINSULA POLICE DEPARTMENT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion passed with 5 votes.
RESOLUTION 2-2016
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PENINSULA, OHIO POLICE POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL FROM OFF DUTY EMPLOYMENT TO ON AND OFF DUTY EMPLOYMENT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion passed with 5 votes.
ORDINANCE 1-2016
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 139.08 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF PENINSULA, OHIO REGARDING UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion passed with 5 votes.
RESOLUTION 2-2016
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF PENINSULA, OHIO PLANNING COMMISSION TO CHANGE ITS MONTHLY MEETING DATE FROM THE 4TH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 5:30 PM TO THE FOURTH MONDAY AT 7:00 PM OF EACH MONTH.
Motion passed unanimously.
Upcoming Meetings:
February 29, 2016 Wastewater Advisory Committee Presentation at the G.A.R. Hall at 7:00 pm
March 10, 2016 Board of Zoning Appeals at 7:00 pm
March 14, 2016 Regular Council Meeting at 7:00 pm
Contact Phone Numbers:
Non-emergency Police and Fire Department: 330-657-2911
Mayor's Office: 330-657-2151
Fiscal Office/Zoning: 330-657-2714
Service (Road) Department: 330-657-2089
Check the website www.villageofpeninsula-oh.gov, Library, Post Office, Village Hall, Terry Lumber, and the Valley Fire Station for postings.
| John D. Steigel, Fiscal Officer |