Roll call:-Bagnato, Dickman, Jenkins, Maloney and Martin-present. Fox-absent

Motion by Dickman, seconded by Martin to approve the Minutes of June 20th, 2006. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Motion by Fox, seconded by Jenkins to approve the Council Bills for July 5th, 2006 in the amount of $3,209.67. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Motion by Fox, seconded by Bagnato to approve the Council Bills for July 18th, 2006 in the amount of $13,343.55. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Motion by Dickman, seconded by Fox to approve the Utility Bills for July 5th, 2006 in the amount of $43,559.84. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Motion by Dickman, seconded by Fox to approve the Utility Bills for July 18th, 2006 in the amount of $45,030.37. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

Diane and Marilyn Ortman expressed their dissatisfaction to Council feeling that residents on Bank Street were listened to when it came to construction on their street.

Bill Mink asked Council if anything could be done with the catch basin behind their house on 311 S. Main Street where there was extensive flooding after the storms a few weeks ago. The Village and Township worked together a few years ago to clean it up. It may be more than just the catch basin. Alicia Facemire had the same problem. The matter will be looked into.

Ken Peterson from the Chamber of Commerce was in attendance to answer questions and concerns about Cruisin on the Square. Council wanted to know who authorized the Farmers Market that was blocking the sidewalk and it will no longer be there.

OLD COMMITTEE BUSINESS

Streets, Sidewalks and Storm Sewers-Motion by Fox, seconded by Jenkins to authorize the Solicitor to authorize the necessary legislation for the muni parking lot. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Safety-None

Finance-None

Regional Planning, Building Codes & Inspection-None

Utilities-Motion by Maloney, seconded by Fox to authorize the Fiscal Officer to cut a check in the amount of $40,001.00 to the Village of Wellington for the line truck for the electric department. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Civic Contact and Historical Preservation -The Mayor attended the Annual 4th Grade National Awards that was held this year at Veggie U.

Parks and Trees-None

NEW COMMITTEE BUSINESS

Streets, Sidewalks, and Storm Sewers -The athletic honor signs are back up entering the Village. Dan Frederick is working on a project for the athletic room at the weight room at the high school that may have a place for the retired signs.

Safety-Two 25 mph signs have been placed on Edison Drive will that street is being used as a detour.

Finance-Motion by Maloney, seconded Bagnato to submit the annual budget the Erie County Auditor. Vote-all yeas, motion carried. A public hearing was scheduled for tonight with no one in attendance.

Regional Planning, Building Codes & Inspection-Motion by Jenkins, seconded by Fox to appoint Jenny Henry Bobel to the Planning Commission. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Utilities-The Lockwood project is complete.

The sewer tap at the "A" field is complete.

Motion by Jenkins, seconded by Bagnato to authorize the Solicitor to necessary paperwork to follow proper procedure to rid of the old electric truck. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

The Administrator will speak to the employees about dodging traffic on St. Rt. 250 while reading meters.

Civic Contact and Historical Preservation-A thank you note will be coming from the residents on the Judson/Lockwood Street residents for the Slow Children at Play sign that was recently installed.

Parks and Trees-Motion by Bagnato, seconded by Fox to proceed with a 50/50 deal with the Village and other community orgianizations to repair the flag plaque base in the square that is in need of repair. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

The Village will not be helping with financial assistance with sound system for the Melon Festival, except to possibly buy the conduit and install it.

The gazebo columns are rotted.

Motion by Dickman, seconded by Fox to adjourn. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

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Mayor Robert C. Bickley Fiscal Officer Mary Bruno