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 October 18, 1999

MINUTES OF COUNCIL

A regular session of Troy City Council was held Monday, October 18, 1999, at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Members Present: Beamish, Douglas, Helmer, Melvin, Mercer, Saxton and Severt.
Presiding Officer:               William F. Lohrer, President of Council
Others Present:                 Peter E. Jenkins, Mayor
                                        N. Lawrence Wolke, Director of Public Service & Safety
                                        W. McGregor Dixon, Jr., Director of Law
                                        Harold F. Willis, Auditor

The Clerk gave a summary of the Oct. 3 minutes of Council. There were no additions or corrections to these minutes. Upon motion of Mr. Beamish, seconded by Mr. Severt, these minutes were approved by unanimous roll call vote.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

FINANCE: Mr. Beamish, Chairman, reported as follows: 1) Because of a shortfall in revenue of Troy Main Street, Committee reluctantly recommends emergency legislation be prepared authorizing an additional $25,000 funding to Troy Main Street for 1999, with there being no recommendation on the $60,000 requested for 2000, and cautioned Troy Main Street to comply with their work plan, and reduce dependence on public funds to zero within five years. 2) Committee recommends the FY 98-99 CDBG application be amended to reallocate the $10,000 for the first time home buyer downpayment assistance plan to the E Main St./Dye Mill Rd. sanitary sewer project. Committee further commented that there have been no applications for the $10,000, and while the Committee would like to see such a program as an option in the future, if the funds are not used and not reallocated, the $10,000 would be returned to the State. 3) As no bids were received for the lease of the warehouse, and the building is no longer needed for public purpose, Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing the sale of the Canal Street Warehouse at the fair market value of the $50,000 appraisal with it understood that any future owner must bring the building to standards required for the future use of the building.

Reports signed by Helmer, Mercer and Beamish.

LAW & ORDINANCE: Mr. Severt, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends emergency legislation be prepared approving the Enterprise Zone Agreement application of Peak Foods LLC for a $8.8 Million investment. The applicant will purchase and use the vacant Friendly Ice Cream plant and create 75 new jobs. Committee further noted that emergency legislation is requested to permit the applicant to finalize plans for the Troy site.

Report signed by Douglas, Mercer and Severt.

PERSONNEL: Mr. Douglas, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends emergency legislation be approved to provide for an effective 11-29-99 date to contract with Miami County for building inspection and related services, abolish the Building Regulations Department, repeal/amend related ordinances, and amend any salary ordinances.
(Copy of entire report attached to original minutes.)
Report signed by Melvin, Saxton and Douglas.

RESOLUTION NO. R-40-99
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO, TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT TO DEMOLISH THE CANAL STREET WAREHOUSE

This Resolution was given first title reading on 5-3-99.
Given second title reading on 5-17-99.
Given third title reading on 6-7-99
Given fourth title reading on 6-21-99 & postponed.
Given fifth title reading on 7-6-99.
Given sixth title reading on 7-19-99.
Given seventh title reading on 8-2-99.
Given eighth title reading on 8-16-99.
Given ninth title reading on 9-7-99.
Given tenth title reading on 9-20-99.
Given eleventh title reading on 10-4-99.
Given twelfth title reading.

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RESOLUTION NO. R-75-99
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITONAL FUNDING FOR TROY MAIN STREET, INC. AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY

This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mr. Helmer moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Beamish.
Yes: Douglas, Beamish, Saxton, Mercer, Severt, Helmer and Melvin.
No: None.
Mr. Douglas moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mrs. Saxton.
Yes: Beamish, Saxton, Mercer, Severt, Helmer, Melvin and Douglas.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED

RESOLUTION NO. R-76-99
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO AMEND THE APPLICATION FOR THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY

This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mrs. Saxton moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Douglas
Yes: Saxton, Mercer, Severt, Helmer, Melvin, Douglas and Beamish.
No: None.
Mr. Beamish moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Mercer.
Yes: Mercer, Severt, Helmer, Melvin, Douglas, Beamish and Saxton.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED

RESOLUTION NO. R-77-99
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MIAMI COUNTY, OHIO TO PROVIDE PLANS EXAMINATION AND INSPECTION SERVICES TO THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY

This Resolution was given first title reading.

RESOLUTION NO. R-78-99
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ENTERPRISE ZONE AGREEMENT SUBMITTED BY PEAK FOODS LLC AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO EXECUTE THE ENTERPRISE ZONE AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY

This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mr. Severt moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Mercer.
Yes: Severt, Helmer, Melvin, Douglas, Beamish, Saxton and Mercer.
No: None.
Mr. Douglas moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Helmer.
Yes: Helmer, Melvin, Douglas, Beamish, Saxton, Mercer and Severt.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED

ORDINANCE NO. O-33-99
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 933.21 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO REGARDING GOLF FEES

This Ordinance was given first title reading on 10-4-99.
Given second title reading.

10-18-99 P.3

ORDINANCE NO. O-35-99
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND SELL THE CITY WAREHOUSE

This Ordinance was given first title reading.
Mr. Beamish moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mrs. Saxton.
Yes: Melvin, Douglas, Beamish, Saxton, Mercer, Severt and Helmer.
No: None.
Mr. Helmer moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Severt.
Yes: Douglas, Beamish, Saxton, Mercer, Severt, Helmer and Melvin.
No: None. ORDINANCE ADOPTED

ORDINANCE NO. O-36-99
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 129.02 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO RELATED TO BUILDING REGULATIONS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY

This Ordinance was given first title reading.

COMMENTS OF SERVICE & SAFETY DIRECTOR: Mr. Wolke, noting that Tom Hay will be retiring from the positions as President of the Troy Chamber of Commerce and the Troy Development Council, thanked Mr. Hay for his tireless economic development efforts.

COMMENTS OF COUNCIL:
-Mr. Severt stated that if citizens have comments regarding the BAR, those comments should be expressed at the 9-25 meeting to review the Zoning Plan amendments.
-Mr. Mercer stated that he does support Troy Main Street, but does feel they need to look to funding from other than the City and does not feel Council will be receptive to the amount requested for 2000.
-Mr. Beamish noted that the Troy Foundation had celebrated their 75th anniversary.

STAFF COMMENTS: Dale Ridenour provided an update on income tax and utility billing collection, noting that while he does not feel the City is prepared to establish electronic collection of utility bills, they hope to do so in the near future. He suggested it would not be possible to do a mass mailing in this regard.

COMMENTS OF AUDIENCE:
-Mr. Hay commented that he has enjoyed his association with the City.
-Mr. Lipschultz, of Peak Foods, stated his company is looking forward to being a good corporate citizens.
-David Debar, 727 Grant St., suggested the City is growing too fast.
-Elmer Jordan, 2586 Brookview Drive, suggested the City ask ODOT to establish a place for trucks to park.

There being no further business Council adjourned at 8:25 p.m.

 

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