October 4, 1999
MINUTES OF COUNCIL
A regular session of Troy City Council was held Monday,
October 4, 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
Harold F. Willis, Auditor
Youth Council Members led the Pledge of Allegiance. It was reported that the clean up project, led by the Youth Council and involving schools, resulted in 1,100 lb. of trash collected.
The Clerk gave a summary of the Sept. 20 minutes of Council. There were no additions or corrections to these minutes. Upon motion of Mrs. Saxton, seconded by Mr. Beamish, these minutes were approved by unanimous roll call vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
BUILDINGS, STREETS & SIDEWALKS: Mrs. Melvin, Chairman, reported that
Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing the Director of Public
Service and Safety to make application for OPWC funds for the Riverside Drive
Improvement for $250,000 of the $335,000 projected requested, with the project
not to start until after July, 2000. Committee further requested emergency
legislation as the application deadline is Oct. 15.
Report signed by Douglas, Severt and Melvin.
FINANCE: Mr. Beamish, Chairman, reported that Committee
recommends legislation be prepared authorizing bidding for supplies and
materials for 2000 and purchase of fuel items on the open market in 2000.
Report signed by Helmer, Mercer and Beamish.
LAW & ORDINANCE: Mr. Severt, Chairman, reported as
follows: (1) Committee recommends emergency legislation be prepared approving an
ordinance to regulate noise from vehicles with violations being determined based
on offensive sounds being heard 50 from a vehicle, rather that based
decibels. (2) Committee recommends legislation be prepared approving the
Enterprise Zone application of Panasonic for an $83,000,000 investment with 75%
abatement of real and tangible personal property taxes for 10 years. (copy of
entire report attached to original minutes)
Reports signed by Douglas, Mercer and Severt.
Discussion. Mrs. Melvin asked why the Panasonic EZ application was emergency and Mr. Wolke advised that Matsushita (parent company of Panasonic) will hold a meeting in Osaka, Japan within two weeks to determine if the project will proceed in Troy and they need to know Troys commitment in order to make their decision.
RECREATION & PARKS: Mr. Helmer, Chairman, reported that
Committee recommends legislation be prepared providing for slight increases to
all golf fees, other than carts. Committee further encouraged that review of
fees in future years look at play vs. price and recognize the need to build a
reserve for capital improvement to the golf course operation.
Report signed by Melvin, Severt and Helmer.
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.
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Given ninth title reading on 9-7-99.
Given tenth title reading on 9-20-99.
Given eleventh title reading.
RESOLUTION NO. R-71-99
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR OPWC (STATE ISSUE 2) FUNDS FOR THE RIVERSIDE DRIVE IMPROVEMENT 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. Douglas.
Yes: Douglas, Beamish, Mercer, Helmer, Melvin, Saxton and Severt.
No: None.
Mr. Helmer moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Mercer.
Yes: Beamish, Mercer, Helmer, Melvin, Saxton, Severt and Douglas.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. R-72-99
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mr. Beamish moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion
seconded by Mrs. Saxton.
Yes: Mercer, Helmer, Melvin, Saxton, Severt, Douglas and Beamish.
No: None.
Mr. Severt moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Beamish.
Yes: Helmer, Melvin, Saxton, Severt, Douglas, Beamish and Mercer.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. R-73-99
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL AFTER BIDDING ON THE OPEN MARKET AND AWARDING CONTRACTS ON A LOWEST AND BEST BID BASIS
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mr. Severt moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion
seconded by Mrs. Saxton.
Yes: Melvin, Saxton, Severt, Douglas, Beamish, Mercer and Helmer.
No: None.
Mr. Severt moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Beamish.
Yes: Saxton, Severt, Douglas, Beamish, Mercer, Helmer and Melvin.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. R-74-99
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ENTERPRISE ZONE AGREEMENT SUBMITTED BY AMERICAN MATSUSHITA ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA, AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO EXECUTE THE ENTEPRISE ZONE AGREEMENT 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. Douglas.
Yes: Severt, Douglas, Beamish, Mercer, Helmer, and Saxton.
No: Melvin.
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Mr. Severt moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr.
Beamish.
Yes: Douglas, Beamish, Mercer, Helmer, Saxton and Severt.
No: Melvin. 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.
ORDINANCE NO. O-34-99
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING SECTION 337.31 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO RELATED TO NOISE ABATEMENT IN MOTOR VEHICLES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
This Ordinance was given first title reading.
Mr. Severt moved for suspension of rules requiring three
readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Mercer.
Yes: Beamish, Mercer, Helmer, Melvin, Saxton, Severt and Douglas.
No: None.
Mr. Douglas moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Helmer.
Yes: Mercer, Helmer, Melvin, Saxton, Severt, Douglas and Beamish.
No: None. ORDINANCE ADOPTED
COMMENTS OF MAYOR: The Mayor thanked the youth for the cleanup efforts and the
Police Dept. for litter enforcement, and challenged adults to clean up their
neighborhoods.
COMMENTS OF COUNCIL:
-Mr. Douglas expressed appreciation for the enactment of the
Ordinance dealing with noise from vehicles.
-Mr. Beamish commented that he appreciated the cleanup efforts of the students
and he stated he supported the Panasonic EZ application as the company has been
a good economic neighbor and that development is needed to sustain the quality
of life and growth effects the economy and job retention.
-Mr. Severt stated he has received a number of comments regarding the BAR and
feels this Board should be discussed as part of the zoning code review.
-Mrs. Saxton stated she appreciates the investment in the community by
Panasonic. Regarding O-34-99, she commented that noise controls may save
hearing.
COMMENTS OF AUDIENCE:
-Mr. Krishnamurthy of Panasonic thanked the City for
supporting the Enterprise Zone application and commented that the new facility
will be state of the art technology and will create a need for skilled and very
skilled workers.
-Matt Hayline, 992 Mystic Lane, asked about enforcement of O-34-99, and was
advised that the Police Dept. first plans to issue warnings and hopes that
citations do not become necessary.
-Carol Kerber, 126 S. Cherry, challenged Panasonic to provide an annual $100,000
foundation for the arts and quality of life and to recycle 50% of their water
usage (rather than 25%) to preserve the aquifer and further suggested the City
monitor the recycling and cite the company for not recycling.
There being no further business Council adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
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President of Council Clerk of Council
July 6, 1999
MINUTES OF COUNCIL
A regular session of Troy City Council was held Tuesday, July 6, 1999, at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Members Present: Douglas, Helmer, Melvin, Mercer, Saxton and
Severt.
Upon motion of Mr. Severt, seconded by Mrs. Saxton, Mr. Beamish was excused from
this meeting by unanimous roll call vote.
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
PUBLIC HEARINGS: At 7:31 p.m. Mr. Lohrer declared open a public hearing on Resolution No. R-52-99 (tax budget). There were no comments in this regard and at 7:32 p.m., Mr. Lohrer declared this public hearing closed.
The Clerk gave a summary of the June 21 minutes of Council. There were no additions or corrections to these minutes. Upon motion of Mrs. Saxton, seconded by Mr. Helmer, these minutes were approved by unanimous roll call vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
LAW & ORDINANCE: Mr. Severt, Chairman, reported as follows: 1) Committee recommends legislation be prepared for the application for $101,000 in FY 1999-2000 CDBG funds for the projects of:
$ 60,000 Site improvements for the Habitat for Humanity
development on Jeep St.
32,000 Pilot program, loans for exterior faade improvements in the historic
district, with guidelines to be established before the 2000 program start.
1,000 Allocation to Miami County Fair Housing Program.
8,000 Program administration
2) Committee recommends approval of O-16-99 for special use permit filed by AT&T Wireless for a 225 monopole with the stipulations recommended by the Planning Commission.
Discussion. Mr. Mercer asked about another public hearing by the County on a tower outside the City and was advised that GTE (applicant for the County tower), which the County approved, have asked for a modification to move the tower closer to the road to make the property easier to maintain. Shelly Neace, representing AT&T, stated Sprint has indicated a desire to co-locate on the AT&T tower if approved.
3) Committee recommends denial of O-15-99, rezoning of part of OL 72 as Committee does not feel commercial zoning is appropriate for this property.
Discussion. Mr. Severt passed on comments of Mr. Beamish that he supported the Committee recommendation.
Reports signed by Douglas, Mercer and Severt.
SAFETY & HEALTH: Mrs. Saxton, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing a contract with W S Electronics (sole source vendor) for 15 new radios for the Police Department in the amount of $29,190.
Report signed by Helmer and Saxton.
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, and motion to postponed approved.
Given fifth title reading.
RESOLUTION NO. R-51-99
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH W.S. ELECTRONICS FOR RADIOS
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mrs. Saxton moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion
seconded by Mr. Severt.
Yes: Severt, Mercer, Melvin, Helmer, Saxton and Douglas.
No: None.
Mr. Helmer moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Douglas.
Yes: Mercer, Melvin, Helmer, Saxton, Douglas and Severt.
No: None.
RESOLUTION ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. R-52-99
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2000 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. Severt.
Yes: Melvin, Helmer, Saxton, Douglas, Severt and Mercer.
No: None.
Mr. Helmer moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Mercer.
Yes: Helmer, Saxton, Douglas, Severt, Mercer and Melvin.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. R-53-99
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mr. Severt moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion
seconded by Mrs. Melvin.
Yes: Saxton, Douglas, Severt, Mercer, Melvin and Helmer.
No: None.
Mrs. Saxton moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Severt.
Yes: Douglas, Severt, Mercer, Melvin, Helmer and Saxton.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. R-54-99
RESOLUTION DECLARING NECESSITY OF CONSTRUCTING A STREET IN THE CITY OF TROY,
OHIO
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mr. Severt moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion
seconded by Mrs. Saxton.
Yes: Severt, Mercer, Melvin, Helmer, Saxton and Douglas.
No: None.
Mr. Helmer moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Mercer.
Yes: Mercer, Melvin, Helmer, Saxton, Douglas and Severt.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED
ORDINANCE NO. O-15-99
ORDINANCE CHANGING ZONING FOR PART OF OUTLOT 72 IN THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO FROM
C-1, LOCAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, TO C-2, GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND R-1,
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT, TO C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
This Ordinance was given first title reading on 6-7-99.
Given public hearing and second title reading on 6-21-99.
Given third title reading.
Mr. Severt moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mrs. Saxton.
Yes: None.
No: Melvin, Helmer, Saxton, Douglas, Severt and Mercer. ORDINANCE FAILED
ADOPTION
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ORDINANCE NO. O-16-99
ORDINANCE APPROVING SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR INLOT 7813 IN THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO.
This Ordinance was given first title reading on 6-7-99.
Given public hearing and second title reading on 6-21-99.
Given third title reading.
Mr.Severt moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Mercer.
Yes: Helmer, Saxton, Douglas, Severt, Mercer and Melvin.
No: None. ORDINANCE ADOPTED
ORDINANCE NO. O-18-99
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR CERTAIN ELECTED OFFICIALS
This Ordinance was given first title reading on 6-21-99.
Given second title reading.
ORDINANCE NO. O-19-99
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR CERTAIN ELECTED OFFICIALS
This Ordinance was given first title reading on 6-21-99.
Given second title reading.
ORDINANCE NO. O-21-99
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM
AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $3,500,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING THE
MUNICIPAL SEWER SYSTEM THROUGH ADDITIONS AND UPGRADES TO THE WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT, AUTHORIZING AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT, BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AND
BOND REGISTRAR AGREEMENT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
This Ordinance was given first title reading.
Mr. Severt moved for suspension of rules requiring three
readings. Motion seconded by Mrs. Saxton.
Yes: Saxton, Douglas, Severt, Mercer, Melvin and Helmer.
No: None.
Mr. Helmer moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Douglas.
Yes: Douglas, Severt, Mercer, Melvin, Helmer and Saxton.
No: None. ORDINANCE ADOPTED
ORDINANCE NO. O-22-99
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $2,615,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING BONDS ISSUED BY THE
CITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING THE CITYS WATERWORKS SYSTEM, AUTHORIZING AN
OFFICIAL STATEMENT, BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, ESCROW AGREEMENT, AND BOND
REGISTRAR AGREEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE BONDS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
This Ordinance was given first title reading.
Mr. Helmer moved for suspension of rules requiring three
readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Mercer.
Yes: Severt, Mercer, Melvin, Helmer, Saxton and Douglas.
No: None.
Mrs. Saxton moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Douglas.
Yes: Mercer, Melvin, Helmer, Saxton, Douglas and Severt.
No: None. ORDINANCE ADOPTED
ORDINANCE NO. O-23-99
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $150,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING BONDS ISSUED BY THE
CITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE PROPERTY OWNERS PORTIONS OF THE COST OF
IMPROVING EXPERIMENT FARM ROAD, AUTHORIZING AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT, BOND PURCHASE
AGREEMENT, ESCROW AGREEMENT, AND BOND REGISTRAR AGREEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE
BONDS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
This Ordinance was given first title reading.
Mr. Helmer moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion
seconded by Mr. Mercer.
Yes: Melvin, Helmer, Saxton, Douglas, Severt and Mercer.
No: None.
Mr. Helmer moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Severt.
Yes: Helmer, Saxton, Douglas, Severt, Mercer and Melvin.
No: None. ORDINANCE ADOPTED
COMMENTS OF THE MAYOR. The Mayor commented regarding the well attended Cincinnati Symphony concert was on June 30 and about the excellent attendance for the July 4th celebration and fireworks. He also commented about the need for large truck parking and suggested land across from the Sewage Plant may need to be considered.
COMMENTS OF SERVICE & SAFETY DIRECTOR. Mr. Wolke also noted that the fireworks were excellent and well attended, and that it will be necessary to soon decide about a commitment for the 2000 fireworks.
COMMENTS OF COUNCIL:
-Members of Council commented regarding how pleased they were with the July 4th
celebration/fireworks and thanked Mr. Severt for planting the seed of an
expanded fireworks and celebration.
-Mr. Severt recognized the responses to questions and concerns provided by Mr.
Wolke, and acknowledged the response Mr. Wolke sent to the American Arbitration
Association expressing City concerns following a recent arbitration case with a
police bargaining unit. As a final comment, Mr. Severt noted the need for
development efforts to continue to assure jobs for Troy youth wishing to remain
in the community.
-Mrs. Saxton acknowledged the work of David McBride, former CBO, who has
accepted a position with the State of Ohio. She also thanked staff for the work
on the Township fire contracts approved at the previous meeting.
-Mr. Helmer (incoming City Auditor) stated he was pleased to have participated
in the recent bond rating meeting with Moodys in New York, and commented that
the higher the Moodys rating the less interest the City pays on bonds with
less cost to the tax payers.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS:
-Richard Hardesty, 1215 Heritage Drive, stated he felt Council made a good
decision in not approving O-15-99.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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President of Council Clerk of Council