By Carol McIntire
Editor
October 20, 2009
The state’s open burning law is in effect during the months of October and November.
Sherrodsville residents were reminded of this fact by Fire Chief Terry Sanders during the October council meeting Monday.
Sanders noted that open burning is banned between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. during these two fall months.
“There have been a lot of people burning leaves, which is open burning,” noted Mayor Kathy Huffman. The mayor asked if the village should pass its own open burning regulations since the law states it is banned in “unincorporated areas” of the state. Since Solicitor Ken Welch was not in attendance and no one could answer the question, council passed a motion to follow the state burning ban.
In other fire department news, Chief Sanders asked for permission for two firefighters, Matt Iverson and Brent Simmons, to attend the required 36-hour firefighter class Nov. 7 at Scio. Cost is approximately $350 per firefighter (includes mileage). Sanders said he will file for reimbursement for a portion of the cost from the state.
Council also agreed to reimburse the two firefighters up to $25 each for a physical examination, which is required to become a member of the department.
Councilman Ken Moffatt, who is also a member of the fire department, read a financial statement presented to him by Fiscal Officer Valerie Worrell relating to the department’s recent food stand at the Atwood Fall Festival. Receipts for the three-day event totaled $12,022.72. Moffatt said some bills are still outstanding, and he expects the profit to be about $5,000.
“I want to thank all the volunteers in the eat stand and the pie wagon,” he said. “In spite of the weather, it was very successful.”
In other business, council:
-ACCEPTED two checks from area residents Jay and Nadene Leggett. The Leggetts presented a check for $3,000 to the fire department and check for $2,000 to the emergency ambulance service. They also presented check of $100 each to Hands Across American and Salvation Army.
-WAS advised only one person is running for four open seats on council at the November election. Incumbent Bud Newell filed for re-election and his name will appear on the ballot.
-LEARNED from Mayor Huffman the streets have been patched at a cost of about $1,000 and they “look good.” She also noted the catch basins have been repaired.
-AGREED not to join the Ohio Cooperative Purchasing Program.
-SET Trick of Treat for Oct. 31 from 5-6:30 in the village. Residents wishing to participate are asked to turn their porch light on. Council members asked all residents to become “Neighborhood Watch” participants during Halloween.
-RECEIVED a letter from the Conotton Valley Share A Christmas program seeking a donation. Mayor Huffman asked if the fire department and ambulance service could make a donation since Solicitor Welch advised council last year the village cannot make a donation.
-HEARD Mayor Huffman ask residents to report street lights that are not operating properly to her or to call village hall and leave a message.
-PAID bills totaling $10,424. 42. |
