Town of Osgood Minutes

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
7:00 P.M.
 

Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call – Tammy Wilhoit was not present

Motion to waive the reading and adopt the pre-read minutes. Holley 1st, Bill 2nd
3 - ayes

Old business:

Ordinance 2022-3 for the second reading: An Ordinance prohibiting Engine Braking. The Town of Osgood has determined that it is in the best interest of public health and safety to prohibit engine braking also know as Jake-braking within the town limits.

Motion to approve Ordinance 2022-3 for the second reading. Holley 1st, Bill 2nd
3 - ayes

Ordinance 2022-3 has been adopted. Lynn will publish in the paper.

Commonwealth Engineers – Project Update Memo:

  1. 2021-2 Community Crossing Project
    • Piping installed along Eckert and Shook and 100’ of Wilson.
    • Currently working on setting 48” manhole at southwest corner of Wilson and Shook.
    • Eckert and Shook ready for curb and gutter.
    • Will be on east side of Buckeye in early August.
    • Utilities slowing construction
    • All Star Paving submitted PPA #2 for $50,898.78
    • Dale stated that they have given up on getting an easementfrom Kroger.
  2. Water Loss Audit
    • CEI staff will follow up with Tony regarding Water Loss Audit results.
  3. Water Improvements Project
    • OCRA Funding Application, grant awards in mid-August.
  4. Downtown Project
    • Project is on hold
  5. Upcoming Street Improvement Projects
    • CEI met with Osgood and Reynolds Foundation to outline options for the next round of CCMG applications. Reynolds will be considering the project options and associated cost shares. Applications are due the end of August. CEI and Osgood plan to enter the application on July 21st.

2022 Community Crossing Project claims:

Commonwealth Engineers - $20,990.94 for construction/commissioning and RPR.

Lee Supply - $60,834.80 20 luminaires and street light poles.

All Star Paving pay app #2 for $50, 898.78 with $2,668.78 in retainage.

Motion to approve Commonwealth’s, Lee’s, and All Star Paving claims. Holley 1st, Bill 2nd
3 ayes

Clerk-Treasurer had reached out to Paula Flint to see what the status was of the burned trailer on Lynn Street. Paula stated that it will be taken care of hopefully in mid-July.

Caleb Payne with Iron Timbers was present and discussed the meet and greet they are having on August 13th. They can fit 7 vendors on their property and they are hoping to shut down O&M/Maple, after the alley and at the stop sign on Maple, to be able to fit 8 more.

Motion was made to approve Iron Timbers request. Chris 1st, Bill 2nd
3 – ayes

Erin Thomas with the Area Agency on Aging and Catch-A-Ride was present and explained their services. They are requesting $1,500 from the 2023 Budget.

Motion was made to approve Lifetime Resources request for $1,500. Holley 1st, Bill 2nd
3 – ayes

Department Superintendent had submitted their reports by email.

Motion was made to place William Wallace on administrative leave until further notice. Bill 1st, Holley 2nd
3 – ayes

Claims were signed.

Motion was made to adjourn the meeting. Holley 1st, Bill 2nd
3 – ayes