November 15, 1999
MINUTES OF COUNCIL
A regular session of Troy City Council was held Monday,
November 15, 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:
N. Lawrence Wolke, Director of Public Service & Safety
Harold F. Willis, Auditor
The Clerk gave a summary of the Nov. 1 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:
FINANCE: Mr. Beamish, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation
be prepared authorizing the Director of Public Service and Safety to make an
application to the Ohio Dept. of Development for a CDBG grant to be loaned to
Peak Foods LLC and to execute loan application agreements with Peak Foods to
provide for up to $500,000, with up to $150,000 coming from the Cityâs RLF
balance, to be loaned to Peak Foods with all the re-payments to be returned to
the Cityâs RLF fund to be loaned to other qualified applicants.
Report signed by Helmer, Mercer and Beamish.
LAW & ORDINANCE: Mr. Severt, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared to approve the new zoning plan and map, following an extensive review by the Planning Commission, with all references to the Historic District and Board of Architectural Review removed from the plan and set aside to be handled separately prior to the end of the year.
Report signed by Douglas, Mercer and Severt.
Mr. Severt, Chairman, gave an oral report of notice of liquor license for: C1&2 permits for Warehouse Beer Franchise Co., Inc. at 1333 Archer Drive and D1&2 permit for Grandos, Inc., 116 W Main.
PERSONNEL: Mr. Douglas, Chairman, reported that Committee will recommend appointments to the Miami County Board of Health for Shirley Davies (term through 12-31-00) and Frank Bazler (term through 2-28-02).
Report signed by Melvin, Saxton and Douglas.
Upon motion of Mr. Douglas, seconded by Saxton, the report to approve the appointments of Mrs. Davies and Mr. Bazler was approved by unanimous roll call vote.
SAFETY & HEALTH: Mrs. Saxton, Chairman, reported as follows: 1) Committee recommends legislation be prepared approving the payment of $155,000 to the Miami County Health District for 2000, with Committee commenting that Troy may be asked to consider becoming part of the Health District levy when it is next a ballot issue and that the City may be asked to pay a proportionate share of the moving expenses (total cost now estimated at $150,000 - $160,000) when the District offices move into Troy during 2000. 2) Committee has met to re-confirm the contractual offer to Staunton Township for the fire/EMS agreement for 2000-2002, and advised the Trustee present that Troyâs proposal was firm, and based on moving the Township toward a more equitable payment for the service provided by the City. The Townshipâs fire levy failed by a narrow margin at the November election. Should the Township not execute the renewal service, after 12-31-99 Troy will not be dispatched to fire or EMS service calls within Staunton Twp.
Reports signed by Beamish, Helmer and Saxton.
UTILITIES. Mr. Mercer, Chairman, reported that Committee had reviewed the request of Panasonic for a sewer line installation for their plant improvement with the City contracting the project with up to $62,500 to be reimbursed by the Ohio Department of Development and the balance to be reimbursed by Panasonic. Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing the Director of Public Service and Safety to enter into any agreements with ODOD for the project, to accept reimbursement from Panasonic and to bid the West Market St. Sewer Improvement project at a cost not to exceed $125,000.
Report signed by Beamish, Saxton and Mercer.
11-15-99 page two
RESOLUTION NO. R-80-99
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF
TROY, OHIO, TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDERâS
COMMISSION FOR 2000
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mr. Beamish moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion
seconded by Mr. Douglas .
Yes: Severt, Helmer, Mercer, Douglas, Melvin, Beamish and Saxton.
No: None.
Mrs. Saxton moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Douglas.
Yes: Helmer, Mercer, Douglas, Melvin, Beamish, Saxton and Severt.
No: No. RESOLUTION ADOPTION
RESOLUTION NO. R-81-99
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF
TROY, OHIO TO FILE AN APPLICATION WITYH THE STATE OF OHIO, TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
SMALL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mr. Douglas moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion
seconded by Mr. Helmer.
Yes: Mercer, Douglas, Melvin, Beamish, Saxton, Severt and Helmer.
No: None.
Mr. Beamish moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Severt.
Yes: Douglas, Melvin, Beamish, Saxton, Severt, Helmer and Mercer.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. R-82-99
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF
TROY, OHIO TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI COUNTY GENERAL HEALTH
DSITRICT FOR HEALTH SERVICE FEES
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mrs. Saxton moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion
seconded by Mr. Douglas.
Yes: Melvin, Beamish, Saxton, Severt, Helmer, Mercer and Douglas.
No: None.
Mr. Helmer moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mrs. Saxton.
Yes: Beamish, Saxton, Severt, Helmer, Mercer, Douglas and Melvin.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. R-83-99
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF
TROY, OHIO TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF
DEVELOPMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A SEWER AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS IN WEST
MARKET STREET
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mr. Mercer moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion
seconded by Mr. Helmer.
Yes: Saxton, Severt, Helmer, Mercer, Douglas, Melvin and Beamish.
No: None.
Mr. Helmer moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Beamish.
Yes: Severt, Helmer, Mercer, Douglas, Melvin, Beamish and Saxton.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED
ORDINANCE NO. O-40-99
ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO
This Ordinance was given first title reading.
Mr. Douglas moved for suspension of rules requiring three
readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Severt.
Yes: Helmer, Mercer, Douglas, Melvin, Beamish, Saxton and Severt.
No: None.
Mr. Douglas moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mrs. Melvin.
Yes: Mercer, Douglas, Melvin, Beamish, Saxton, Severt and Helmer.
No: None. ORDINANCE ADOPTED
ORDINANCE NO. O-41-99
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO RELATED TO
THE ADOPTION OF THE NEW ZONING CODE.
This Ordinance was given first title reading.
Mr. Mercer moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion
seconded by Mr. Helmer.
Yes: Douglas, Melvin, Beamish, Saxton, Severt, Helmer and Mercer.
No: None.
Mr. Helmer moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mrs. Saxton.
Yes: Melvin, Beamish, Saxton, Severt, Helmer, Mercer and Douglas.
No: None. ORDINANCE ADOPTED
ORDINANCE NO. O-42-99
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. O-2-98 TO CORRECT TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR
This Ordinance was given first title reading.
Mr. Helmer moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion
seconded by Mr. Douglas.
Yes: Beamish, Saxton, Severt, Helmer, Mercer, Douglas and Melvin.
No: None.
Mr. Helmer moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mrs. Saxton.
Yes: Saxton, Severt, Helmer, Mercer, Douglas, Melvin and Beamish.
No: None. ORDINANCE ADOPTED
COMMENTS OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Mr. Lorher congratulated Matt Beamish (son of Councilman Beamish) on his athletic and scholastic accomplishments, and welcomed those elected to take office as members of Council as of 1-1-00: Mrs. Baker, Mr. Bretland, Mr. Howe.
COMMENTS OF COUNCIL:
-Mr. Douglas commented that he appreciates all the work that goes into the
holiday decorations.
-Mr. Mercer noted the involvement of the Police Dept. in traffic control
following a football game attended by many people not from Troy.
-Mr. Beamish thanked the Police Dept. for all the efforts associated with safety
of children.
-Mr. Severt suggested Council visit Mecca, the coffeehouse established in the
REC.
-Mrs. Saxton thanked staff for response to comments from Council meeting.
-Mrs. Melvin congratulated the newly elected members of Council.
STAFF COMMENTS: Chief Phelps gave a report concerning activities at the Police Dept. including change over of new cruisers, installing new computer system, looking into a new report writing program, working on continuing the holiday program started last year of more security in shopping areas, a number of littering citations have been issued, warnings on the noise ordinance (from vehicles) have been issued with citations anticipate if the warnings are not heeded, and he anticipates calls for service by the Police Dept. this year will exceed 27,000. In response to a question of Mr. Mercer, the Chief indicated he feels the video cameras have worked well for the department.
COMMENTS OF AUDIENCE:
-Sue Campbell, 2955 W Monroe Concord Rd., commented that Council did not know
what they were doing in establishing the new zoning ordinance and that they
should have established a Natural Resources Zoning to prevent development and
avoid flooding. She presented information for Council.
-Judy Cron, 1315 E. Rusk Road, complained about the fee increase for Staunton Twp. to continue the fire/EMS contract with Troy (the levy for which failed by 6 votes), and stated that the people she has talked to said the increase cannot be justified. In response to a question of Mr. Douglas, Mrs. Cron stated she did not have the names of anyone to whom she had talked. Mr. Wolke stated that the Fire Chief was attending the Staunton Township meeting (held the same time as Council) and that some of the questions she was asking or comments she was making (someone living on N Market gets different service than she in the Township, how were the fees determined, are ambulance fees are looked at correctly, etc.) could best be addressed by Chief Denney at that meeting; however, the type of fire can matter as to how the response is handled, fee information had been provided to the Trustees, and the Cityâs current fee for ambulance service to the individual is far less than the cost for the service.
There being no further business Council adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
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President of Council Clerk of Council