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Written by Marla Cross   
Thursday, 02 February 2012 01:41
An early session of the Enon Village Council was held at 6:30 on Tuesday evening, January 24, to introduce five individuals interested in filling the council seat vacated by the late Stephen Bowers.  After hearing from each of the hopefuls, the council went into executive session and returned a short time later to vote.  Lorri Jenkins was the winner with four of the five votes cast.  After being sworn in by Mayor Howard, Ms. Jenkins took her seat on the council for the regular meeting, where she is to serve for two years.
The first item addressed at the regular meeting was the two lawsuits facing the village.  Mayor Howard explained that the first lawsuit involves a former village employee, and that an answer has been filed with regard to it.  He went on to say that the second lawsuit involves a local resident, and that an answer is being worked on for that one.
The next item was the announcement of the formation of a drinking water source protection committee, which was voted on and passed by the council.  The formation of a strategic and tactical planning committee was also discussed,  which will be headed up by Jerry Crane and Chuck Waszczak.  Mr. Crane explained that the committee’s projects will be  community-driven, rather than politically driven.
Police Chief Callahan had several items to bring before the council.  The first had to do with replacing electronics for the department computer and cruiser camera systems.  He asked for permission to use funds from the department budget to purchase the electronics for $4,786.58, and the council voted affirmatively.   
Secondly, Chief Callahan presented the need for a new police cruiser.  He has found a 2012 Dodge Charger that would meet the need for $31,907, totally equipped.  Mayor Howard recommended purchasing the vehicle outright, and Mr. Trout agreed.  The motion to do so was made and passed.
Thirdly, Chief Callahan informed everyone present that the village and the township have been experiencing a “rash of daytime break-ins” over the past few months, including one at the Hunter Road apartments just last week.  He believes the motive behind them is to get “quick, easy drug money.”  He suggested that residents be more vigilant.  Mr. Trout suggested that the public safety committee consider reviving a neighborhood watch program.  
The question came up as to which door-to-door solicitors are required to have permits.  Chief Callahan explained that for profit organizations are required to have permits, but not for profit organizations are not required to have them.
Old business, brought up by Mr. Trout, involved the purchasing  of a metal detector for Mayor’s Court for $3,169.99.  A motion was passed for Mayor’s Court to purchase the detector and for a policy for its implementation to be put in place.
Business from the floor included Jimmy DeLong’s presentation of a new Sports Hall of Fame for Greenon High School, the first induction ceremony of which is scheduled for Saturday, February 11.
Also, the question of the village’s helping to repair the girls’ softball concession stand was revisited from the last meeting.  It was determined that more information is still needed, particularly with regard to liability insurance, before any decision can be made.
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