West Central Reporter

City of Hamilton City Council met Sept. 16.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

1.    ROLL CALL

The Hamilton City Council met in regular session 7:00pm at the Hamilton City Hall. Attending were Mayor Bocephus Casey, Aldermen Tommy Buckert, Andrew Asbury, Brandon Wilson, Beverly Boone, Steve Schlatter and Debbie Summers, Clerk Michelle Dorethy, Public Works Director Aron Metternich, and Police Chief Mike Boley.

2.    PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 Mayor Casey led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.

3.    MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Wilson made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 3rd meeting. Summers seconded the motion. Roll was called with Buckert, Asbury, Wilson, Schlatter, Summers and Boone voting aye. 

Motion carried.

Vote results:

Ayes: 6 / Nays: 0

4.    MAYOR’S COMMENTS

Wilson made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 3rd meeting. Summers seconded the motion. Roll was called with Buckert, Asbury, Wilson, Schlatter, Summers and Boone voting aye. 

Motion carried.

Vote results:

Ayes: 6 / Nays: 0

5.    WELCOME VISITORS

Mayor Casey welcomed visitors:

Dominick Ascone from Frontier reported to the council that they have completed their list of poles and downed lines that the city had referenced needing attention. He noted that Frontier is wanting to request a permit for fiber optic to be placed in Hamilton for their company. This will be addressed at a Public Works committee meeting in the future.

Greg Sandidge, Wythe Township Supervisor reported to the Council that they replaced the bridge culverts on Power Line Road. He noted that the proposed open date is December 1st.

Brandon and Breanna Blackwell asked the Council to consider putting up a Child at Play sign on Laurel Street. Mayor Casey reported they will review the sign budget and discuss at the next committee meeting.

Kathy Huls addressed the Council representing GPS Ministry. The GPS ministries is requesting to use the Community Center once a month for their Kid’s Power Hour during the chilly weather months for free of charge. The Council agreed that would be ok.

6.     FINANCE & APPROPRIATIONS

a.    Committee Report

Summers gave a report on the Finance committee meeting that was held on September 11th.

b.    Treasurer’s Report

Summers made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Schlatter seconded the motion. Roll was called with Asbury, Wilson, Boone, Schlatter, Summers, and Buckert voting aye.

Motion carried.

Vote results:

Ayes: 6 / Nays: 0

c.    Solicitor License

Summers made a motion to authorize the attorney to write up an Ordinance revising the hours and current charge for a solicitor’s permit. Buckert seconded the motion. Roll was called with Wilson, Boone, Schlatter, Summers, Buckert and Asbury voting aye.

Motion carried.

Vote results:

Ayes: 6 / Nays: 0

d.    Electric Aggregation

Summers reported that the Finance Committee discussed ending the City’s Electric Aggregation program. Will have the attorney investigate the contract to see what is needed to not renew the program when it expires.

7.    HEALTH & SAFETY

Asbury reported that the Health & Safety Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, September 24th at 5:30pm. He noted he has two bids, and Brandon is getting one from a local business to discuss for the animal control building.

8.    BUILDING & GROUNDS, PERMITS & ZONING:

a.    Committee Report

Buckert gave a report on the Building and Grounds meeting that was held this evening before the meeting.

b.    Authorize Mayor Casey and Buckert approve change orders if needed:

Asbury made a motion to authorize Mayor Casey and/or Committee Chair Buckert to approve change orders for the police building if time is an issue. Schlatter seconded the motion. Roll was called with Boone, Schlatter, Summers, Asbury, and Wilson voting aye. Buckert abstained.

Motion carried.

Vote results:

Ayes: 5 / Nays: 0

c.    Four Car Garage vs Two Car Garage

Buckert made a motion to amend the Police Department to be a four-car garage instead of two. Schlatter seconded the motion. Roll was called with Schlatter and Boone voting aye and Summers, Asbury, Buckert, and Wilson voting nay.

Motion failed – The garage will remain a two-car garage as previously approved.

Vote results:

Ayes: 2 / Nays: 4

d.    Solar – Fire Department Roof

Buckert made a motion to approve Tri-state Renewable Energy quote for solar on the Fire Department rooftop. Wilson seconded the motion. Roll was called with Summers, Buckert, Asbury, Wilson, Boone and Schlatter voting aye.

Motion carried.

Vote results:

Ayes: 6 / Nays: 0

e.    Building/Demolition Permits

Buckert made a motion to approve the following building and demolition permits: 

Roof top solar panels to Terry Mapes at 127 Pleasantview Drive

Roof top solar panels to Jeff Repplinger at 9 Highland Drive

Roof top solar panels to Ronnie Avise at 1701 Dirado Lane

Patio Roof to Jessie Little at 710 Hickory Street

26’L x 18’W house addition and 20’ x 12’ Deck to Jordan and Myranda Hawes at 160 S 16th Street

Demolition of Garage to Gayla McMillen at 200 Main Street

Summers seconded the motion. Roll was called with Buckert, Asbury, Wilson, Boone, Schlatter and Summers voting aye.

 Motion carried.

Vote results:

Ayes: 6 / Nays: 0

9.    PUBLIC WORKS 

Schlatter reported that the Public Works Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, October 1st at 5:30pm.

10.     ECONOMIC & TOURISM

Wilson reported that the Economic and Tourism Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, September 24th at 7:00 pm. He noted the Electronic Cleanup will be October 18th 7am-11am.

11.    ADJOURNMENT

Wilson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:30pm. Schlatter seconded the motion. Roll was called with Asbury, Buckert, Wilson, Boone, Schlatter and Summers voting aye.

Vote results:

Ayes: 6 / Nays: 0

Motion carried.

Vote results:

Ayes: 5 / Nays: 0

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