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Gladstone Discusses Water And Zoning; Approves Liquor License; Discusses Legal Issues

by Dessa Rodeffer, Quill Publisher/Owner

The March 3rd Board Gladstone Village Board was busy in the hour long meeting.

Gladstone resident Terry Bielser inquired of the board about water hook-up to a possible new establishment of a bar in the Sebastian addition. The Board unanimously approved to allow him water hook-up at cost with the stipulation that Bielser pay for the boring under the road.

The Board also approved Bielser's request for a liquor license for his new business. Motion by Chad Furnald and seconded by Jim Hetrick. All voted yes, Byron Sebastian abstained.

Clerk reported receiving copy of notice of violation letter sent by village attorney to Arte Struble in regards to not obtaining a permit for a mobile home moved into the village. Struble has thirty days to comply from the date of the February 17th letter. His failure to comply will result in a penalty of up to $200 a day plus legal action will be taken to have the mobile home removed.

The Village also has an Ordinance #63 requiring that all mobile homes placed within the village limits comply with the national manufactured home construction and safety standards. The red metal label signifies compliance with this act. Each mobile home must also display a yellow seal on the electrical panel box which signifies compliance with other state codes.

Jim Seyman inquired on a section of zoning regarding reconstruction. Clerk Joyce Hetrick reported that Village Attorney Ron Stombaugh stated that current zoning ordinance requires a building permit for reconstruction and if cost is $500 or more.

It was noted that Graham's Tavern has not obtained a permit for inside reconstruction and remodeling to their establishment. Attorney Stombaugh reported that she needs to file an application to obtain a permit or the board can proceed with violation of ordinance charges at a tune of $200 a day.

The 5 member Zoning Board will be meeting on possible proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance in the near future, according to Clerk Hetrick. The amendment will deal with lowering the minimum dollar amount allowed for a building/construction permit.

A motion was made by Jim Hetrick, seconded by Jr. Bielser to shut water off extreme delinquent water bill customers with more than two months behind. All approved the vote.

Mayor Don Olson reported on the determination of water test well sites and its ongoing efforts which will be paid by grant funds.

Clerk Hetrick passed around the quarterly water report that was submitted to FHA that was prepared for them.

At 8:05 p.m. the meeting was adjourned. The next board meeting will be at its usually 2nd Monday of the month date- April 14th at 7 p.m.

Present were Don Olson Mayor, Joyce Hetrick Clerk, Trustees: Jim Hetrick, Chad Furnald, Jr. Bielser, Byron Sebastian, Florence Stewart.

Guests were Jim and Flo Seaman, Terry Bielser and Rosalee Melvin.

SEPTEMBER 2002 HIGHLIGHTS TO FEBRUARY 2003:

FEBRUARY 2003

Highlight of the February meeting -

• Accepted ordinance #116 Amending the zoning ordinance for the village of Gladstone, dated June 11, 1973 to provide regulations for manufactured homes.
• Approved to donate $250 to the Union Jr. High Football program.

JANUARY 2003

Highlights of January 2003 meeting -

• Approved to agree with Zoning Board's recommendation set forth on mobile and modular homes.
• Approved to also accept Zoning Board's recommendation on removal of Terry and Carolyn Bigger's porch, in violation of 5 feet from the side property line. The Bigger's request for a variance was denined by the Zoning board.
• Board agreed to have Clerk contact Village Attorney on other zoning matters of raising dogs in residential area (in a home) and to request "kennel" definition.
• Board agreed to accept Ord. #115 Amending the Water Operation Ordinance.
• Board approved to accept Ord. #114 Prohibiting the drilling of new or expansion of existing private water wells.

DECEMBER 2002

• Motion made to have Justin Stewart clean the community building with Board allowing Flo Stewart to help him with her receiving no pay.
• Board agreed to hire Kurt McChesney to do snow removal.
• Board approved Ordinance #113 an Ordinance Levying Taxes for Corp. purposes.
• Board approved the zoning board recommendation for a harsher step by step punishment for animal control for dogs pertaining to Ordinance #6.
• In regards to issuing permits, the board instructed Clerk to contact Village Attorney to see what's classified construction.

NOVEMBER 2002

• Board approved donating $500 to Girl Scout organization.
• Clerk reported that WRIC said that Rehab residents were not obligated to stay on village water.
• A Village Attorney report given by the Clerk said that the number of dogs could be limited to an owner by the zoning board; along street parking could not be restricted and a Jake Brake Ordinance could be made if the village wanted that.

OCT.OBER 2002

• Snow Removal discussed since Dan Bigger was not going to be doing it this winter.
• Board approved to donate $500 to the Henderson County Senior Services.
• Complaints heard of the Drydock buring trees and people complaining about noise of Jake Brakes.
• Approved to raise Water Supt.Tom Morrison's salary by $50 a month to $400.
• Clerk to contact WIRC to check on Rehab homes wanting to change from village water to their own wells.

SEPTEMBER 2002

• Board discussed drainage of water from Albin's new road onto Allen's property.
• Village received a design grant from CDAP (Community Development Assistance Program) and Mayor and Clerk signed a letter from Missman, Stanley and Associates for Design Engineering for well and blending station.
• Community Action Agency Site Agreement signed by Mayor Olson for use for Community Building by WRIC.