Mayor Hopkins opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m., at Village Hall, and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Hopkins also asked for a moment of silence for Village resident Art Ryder who recently passed away.

Roll Call: Council President Marty Hura, Jim Rogers, Pearl Campbell, Wesley Hawkins, Linda Schilling, and Paul Janson.

Others Present: Clerk-Treasurer Betsy Woolf, Police Chief Buchert, Village Solicitor David Benjamin, Assistant Clerk Mary Pallone, Village Administrator Ed Trego and several village residents.

Mayor’s Report: Bookmobile rumor; Eagle Scout Troop 575 refurbishing cannon; Thanks to Girl Scout Troop 886 at Hilltop Church for refurbishing sign at Buchert Park.

Minutes: A motion to bring to the floor the minutes from the last council meeting of June 21, was made by J. Rogers, and seconded by L. Schilling. All ayes on roll call. Motion made to accept as submitted made by J. Rogers and seconded by M. Hura. All ayes on roll call.

Minutes from the Budget meeting from June 27th, 2005. Brought to floor with motion from L. Schilling and seconded by J. Rogers. All ayes on roll call. Motion to accept as submitted made by J. Rogers and seconded by M. Hura. All ayes on roll call.

Mintues from the Special Council meeting of June 27th, 2005. Brought to floor with motion made by P. Campbell and seconded by L. Schilling. All ayes on roll call. Motion to accept as submitted made by J. Rogers and seconded by M. Hura. All ayes on roll call.

Clerk’s Report: Betsy updated council on current appropriations and expenditures. She stated that the debt payments were due and paid.

Bills of Resolution: A motion was made by J. Rogers and seconded by L. Schilling to bring the bills of resolution and the addendum to the floor. All ayes on roll call. L. Schilling made a motion to accept as submitted and the second was made by W. Hawkins. All ayes on roll call.

ORDINANCE 2005-10 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF THE WATER/SANITARY SEWER HARDWARE OFFERED BY THE CRESTWOOD LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION AS A PART OF THE VILLAGE OF MANTUA WATER/SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The mayor stated this ordinance was tabled at the second reading. A motion was made to bring off the table by J Rogers and seconded by P. Janson. All ayes on roll call. There was discussion about speaking to Jeff Gordon. Village Administrator Trego stated he would speak to Gordon and get back with council on what is being done. J. Rogers made a motion to table the ordinance and it was seconded by M. Hura. All ayes on roll call.

ORDINANCE 2005-13 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PRIOR ORDINANCE NOS. 1972-2, 1983-08, 1984-46, 1989-17, and 1994-04, 2003-36, 2004-18 AND CHAPTER 921 OF THE MANTUA CODE OF ORDINANCES CONCERNING WATER SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE VILLAGE OF MANTUA, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mayor Hopkins stated this ordinance was tabled at the second reading.

J. Rogers made a motion to untable the ordinance and bring to the floor. The motion was seconded by M. Hura. All ayes on roll call. The Mayor stated that the township had been credited with water/sewer. M. Hura moved to table the ordinance and it was seconded by J. Rogers. All ayes on roll call.

ORDINANCE 2005-14 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PRIOR ORDINANCE NOS. 1996-23, 1997-5, AND 1982-23, 2003-37, 2004-19 AND CHAPTER 931 OF THE MANTUA CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 931 CONCERNING SEWER SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE VILLAGE OF MANTUA, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was tabled at the second reading. A motion was made by P. Janson to leave tabled with a second by J. Rogers. All ayes on roll call.

ORDINANCE 2005-16 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH THE PORTAGE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION TO ASSIST THE VILLAGE IN COMPILING A COMPREHENSIVE GROWTH PLAN, AS RECOMMEDED BY THE VILLAGE PLANNING COMMISSION, IN AN AMOUNT DECREASED BY THE ANNUAL CREDITS TO WHICH THE VILLAGE IS ENTITLED FOR ITS ANNUAL PAYMENT DUES, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CLERK-TREASURER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT TO THIS EFFECT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. J. Rogers made a motion to bring to the floor. Seconded by L. Schilling. All ayes on roll call. J. Rogers made a motion to pass on 3rd reading with a second by L. Schilling. All ayes on roll call.

ORDINANCE 2005-17 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ACQUISISITION OF A POLICE CRUISER FROM A DESIGNATED STATE-BID PURCHASING PROGRAM, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, THE VILLAGE CLERK-TREASURER AND THE VILLAGE POLICE CHIEF TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT TO THIS EFFECT, FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE CLERK-TREASURER TO ACQUIRE THE FUNDS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THIS PURCHASE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 3rd and final reading. Brought to the floor with a motion from M. Hura. J. Rogers second. All ayes on roll call. A motion to pass on third reading made by J. Rogers and a second by P. Janson. All ayes on roll call.

RESOLUTION 2005-20 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLERK-TREASURER TO MAKE TRANSFERS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. M. Hura made a motion to bring to the floor with a second made by J. Rogers. All ayes on roll call. The clerk stated that the transfers are need for the bond retirement and to pay bills for the sewer department. A motion to pass was made by P. Janson and seconded by J. Rogers. All ayes on roll call.

ORDINANCE 2005-21 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ADJUSTMENTS TO THE 2005 APPROPRIATIONS AND THE 2005 BUDGET AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 1ST Reading. A motion was made by M. Hura to bring legislation to the floor and it was seconded by J. Rogers. All ayes on roll call. The clerk explained that the revenue figures needed increased, the 1.5 million for the new administration building needed reduced to 250K, and the amount for the bond retirement had not been included initially. A motion to suspend the rules was made by J. Rogers and seconded by W. Hawkins. All ayes on roll call. P. Janson made a motion to pass and it was seconded by J. Rogers. All ayes on roll call.

L. Schilling made a motion to accept all committee reports and it was seconded by W. Hawkins. All ayes on roll call.

Mayor Hopkins presented a plaque to Jeff & Edie Benner for their community involvement.

Village Administrator Ed Trego had no further reports.

Police Chief Buchert had no further reports.

Assistant Clerk M. Pallone requested any articles for the Mantua Matters be submitted to Diane Hura by August 26th, 2005.

Council President M. Hura extended thanks to the Service Department for the Phase I parking lot, which is now ready for use.

J. Rogers stated that is no planning meeting scheduled for tomorrow night, July 20th.

The Mayor then asked for any comments from the public body. L. Clark asked if we had proper permits for the renovation of the old fire station. Mayor Hopkins stated that as soon as the drawings are done they will be submitted to the county building department.

Ben Prescott & Jim Rogers will attend the municipal training on Friday.

Mayor Hopkins requested an executive session at 7:23pm. for discussion of a personnel matter.

Council exited executive session at 7:31pm.

J. Rogers made a motion to reconvene the council meeting at 7:32pm and this was seconded by P. Janson. All ayes on roll call.

M. Hura made a motion to adjourn at 7:33pm. with a second by L. Schilling. All ayes on roll call.

Mayor Hopkins

Clerk-Treasurer Betsy Woolf