The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with President of Council W. Bauer presiding.

Councilwoman S. Ross was excused.

UTILITIES - Mr. Marks reported that Summit County has a program to assist with electrical bills for those residents in need.

He asked if there have been any advancement with the trash aggregation program.

Mr. Reed responded that after Council had a chance to review the outline for the program he and the Clerk were able to finish everything on time.  The first ad appeared in the paper today, the bid packets are complete and ready for distribution and the pre-bid meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 17^th at 10:00 a.m.  Mr. Reed added that he and Ms. McCulley will open bids on August 29^th.   End of report.

PARKS - Mr. Kelly announced that the next Parks and Recreation meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the park in pavilion #1.

Mr. Kelly reported that he met with Rubbermaid who is interested in getting more involved with the community.

Mr. G. Gomez reported that they replaced 86 posts at the park and have 67 more to replace.

Mayor Rick said he also spoke with Rubbermaid and was told that they would be taking some of their ideas to corporate.  End of report.

STREETS - Mr. Schlegel reported that ODOT contacted him regarding the availability of the used traffic lights.  They will be picking them up Friday morning. 

The old street sweeper has been striped down and scrapped.  They received $1,455.00 for the scrap metal. 

Mr. Schlegel said he has been pricing cordless tool sets and would like to purchase one that includes a cordless drill, Sawzall, and a circular saw at a cost of $529.  He would also like to replace some shovels and get some new leaf rakes prior to the start of the leaf pickup program at a cost of $458.  Total cost would be $987 to be paid for with the funds from the scrap metal.  Motion by Mr. Raddish, second by Ms. Van Dike to authorize spending $987 for the cordless tool set, shovels and leaf rakes.  Vote:  Unanimous ayes.  Motion carried.

Mayor Rick explained that the Village still has a grant for the purchase of new traffic lights next year.  The lights we are receiving on Friday are free; ODOT is giving them away across the state.  If we get them in and they do not fit, look good or we do not need them then we can sell them. 

Mr. Kelly noted that Mr. Gomez has a catalog from Rubbermaid that has rakes and such, if the Street Dept. would be interested in checking it out before ordering the new rakes and shovels.

Mr. Raddish reported on the Seymour project.  There was one problem with the direction of water drainage at the start but they were able to correct the problem and continue work with no hold ups.  Today the contractor laid 150 feet of pipe.  End of report.        

SAFETY - FIRE - Assist. Chief J. Cain had no report.

POLICE - Chief Fowler had no report.

Mr. Spaugy said the Village has been notified of the renewal of an agreement between the Village and the County of Summit through the Juvenile Courts for the Youth Diversion grant program.  The amount of the grant continues to be the same at $4,000 per year.  Motion by Mr. Spaugy to bring legislation to the next Council meeting authorizing to enter into the agreement, second by Mr. Raddish.  Vote:  Unanimous ayes.  Motion carried.  End of report.

P&Z - Mr. Kelly chaired the committee for Ms. Ross.

Ms. McCulley reported that 11 citations have been issued for zoning violations.  Mayor Rick noted that he contacted the Railroad Company regarding the trees that they cut down and left.  He told them if the property was not cleared then the Village would cite them.  Discussion on the Railroad. End of report.

FINANCE/AUDIT -  Ms. Van Dike read a note from the Clerk asking that the Finance/Audit Committee ratify the following transfer of appropriations for the month of June:  From:  Income Tax - $209,880.15.  To:  General - $125,000.00, Streets - $25,000.00, Parks - $15,000.00 and Water/Sewer - $44,880.15.  Motion by Ms. Van Dike to ratify the transfer of appropriations as stated, second by Mr. Spaugy.  Vote:  Unanimous ayes.  Motion carried.

Mayor Rick announced that Printer Label is located on Gilchrist Road in the space formerly occupied by US Label.  The Mayor said that US Label forfeited their Mogadore Vacancy Grant by moving and Printer Label does not have the same incentive or grant program.

Ms. McCulley asked the Committee to consider bringing legislation to assess at least 6 properties to pay for the mowing and cleanup done by the Street Dept.  The total amount to be assessed if approx. $4,000.  Motion by Ms. Van Dike to bring legislation to assess the properties for mowing and cleaning, second by Mr. Spaugy.  This amount did not include the work done at 160 Meadowridge Road which will be added.  Vote:  Unanimous ayes.  Motion carried.

Ms. McCulley said the notification has been received from First Merit Bank and PNC Bank for the renewal of the Village's Depository Agreements.  This renewal is for a five year period beginning August 24, 2011.  Motion by Ms. Van Dike, second by Mr. Spaugy to bring legislation authorizing to enter into Depository Agreements with First Merit Bank and PNC Bank.  Vote:  Unanimous ayes.  Motion carried. 

Ms. McCulley explained that she has been in contact with Amanda Gordon regarding the August Note payment which Council had approved at a previous meeting; legislation will be presented at the August 3^rd meeting.  After speaking with the Mayor, it was suggested that we combine the remaining $40,000 on that Note (Storm Damage Repairs) with the September Note which is $155,000 (Street Dept. Vehicles).  By combining the Notes it eliminates a third Note payment during the year.  Ms. McCulley is to let Ms. Gordon know if Council is interested in combining the Notes.  Mr. Bauer asked if the Village would be charged extra for the work.  Ms. McCulley will check.  Motion by Ms. Van Dike to combine the balance of the August Note Issue with the September Note Issue, there was a second by Mr. Spaugy.  Vote:  Unanimous ayes.  Motion carried.

Mayor Rick said that he and Ms. McCulley have recommended that the September Note be paid down $10,000 plus interest leaving a balance of $145,000.  Motion by Ms. Van Dike to pay $10,000 plus interest toward the September Note issue, Mr. Spaugy seconded the motion.  Vote:  Unanimous ayes.  Motion carried.

Mr. Bauer noted that Income Tax collections for this month reflect the best year-to-date total in the last five years.

End of report.

STREETS - Mr. Raddish opened for discussion the Eleanor, Virgil, and Charles Streets Infrastructure Project.  Mr. Hill explained that he will have the advertisement ready for publication tomorrow.   Motion by Mr. Raddish, second by Mr. Marks to bring legislation to the next scheduled meeting authorizing to advertise for bids.  There was a question as to whether or not legislation had already been presented.  The clerk will check and let Mr. Raddish know.  Vote:  Unanimous ayes.  Motion carried.

Mr. Hill reported that Seymour project is going well and will be completed before the deadline at the end of August.  Mr. Raddish noted that the Mayor has authorized the contractor to work this Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

End of report.

There being no further business, Mr. Bauer adjourned the meeting.

The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.