December 6, 1999

A regular session of Troy City Council was held Monday, December 6, 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. 15 minutes of Council. There were no additions or corrections to these minutes. Upon motion of Mrs. Saxton, seconded by Mr. Severt, these minutes were approved by unanimous roll call vote.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

SAFETY & HEALTH: Mrs. Saxton, Chairman, reported as follows: 1) Committee recommends legislation be authorizing a one-year agreement (for year 2000) with Staunton Twp. for the City providing fire/ems services to the Township with the Township paying the City $44,000, with the legislation in response to a request from the Township. The legislation is to be presented as an emergency measure so the contract is in place 1-1-00. Committee noted that the Township has stated they will place another levy issue on the ballot to meet the contract payments for 2001 and 2002 as proposed by the City. 2) Committee recommends that legislation be prepared authorizing the Director of Public Service & Safety to advertise for bids and enter into a contract for a new outdoor siren warning system at a cost not to exceed $200,000.

Reports signed by Beamish, Helmer and Saxton.

LAW & ORDINANCE: Mr. Severt, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared accepting parts of Inlots 6077, 6088 & 6089 to accept the dedication of R/W for Wayne St. at Crescent Drive.

Report signed by Douglas, Mercer and Severt.

Mr. Severt, Chairman, gave an oral report of notice of liquor license for D1, D2 and D3 permits for Strawberry Wings Inc., dba BW3 Buffalo Wild Wings, 2313 W Main.

BUILDINGS, STREETS & SIDEWALKS: Mrs. Melvin, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing the Director of Public Serviced & Safety to advertise for bids and enter into contracts for the total projects defined as the City Hall Phase II and III improvements at a cost not to exceed $2.5 Million and that an agreement be authorized with the firm of E Lynn App Architects, Inc. to design the Phase III improvements of City Hall at a cost not to exceed $130,000.

Report signed by Douglas, Severt and Melvin.

RESOLUTION NO. R-84-99
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 CITY HALL RENOVATION

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

RESOLUTION NO. R-85-99
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO, TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH E. LYNN APP ARCHITECTS, INC. OF ENGLEWOOD, OHIO ASSOCIATED WITH PHASE II AND PHASE III RENOVATION OF CITY HALL

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

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Mr. Helmer moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Severt.
Yes: Beamish, Helmer, Melvin, Severt, Douglas, Saxton and Mercer.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED

RESOLUTION NO. R-86-99
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH STAUNTON TOWNSHIP TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION 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. Beamish.
Yes: Beamish, Helmer, Melvin, Severt, Douglas, Saxton and Mercer.
No: None.
Mr. Beamish moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Severt.
Yes: Helmer, Melvin, Severt, Douglas, Saxton, Mercer and Beamish.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED

INFORMAL RESOLUTION: RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION AND CONGRATULATIONS TO THE TROY FOUNDATION. Upon motion of Mr. Beamish, seconded by Mr. Severt, the information Resolution was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

ORDINANCE NO. O-43-99
ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS NECESSARY FOR THE FIRST PART OF YEAR 2000 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, Severt, Douglas, Saxton, Mercer, Beamish and Helmer.
No: None.
Mr. Helmer moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Severt.
Yes: Severt, Douglas, Saxton, Mercer, Beamish, Helmer and Melvin.
No: None. ORDINANCE ADOPTED

ORDINANCE NO. O-44-99
ORDINANCE ACCEPTING PARTS OF INLOTS 6077, 6088 AND 6089 AS DEDICATION OF RIGHT OF WAY

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

COMMENTS OF AUDITOR: Mr. Willis commented that the City has received recognition for excellence in financial reporting.

COMMENTS OF COUNCIL:
-Mr. Severt suggested a water park might be a good idea for improvements at Treasure Island.
-Mr. Helmer stated he appreciated the decade report provided by Mr. Wolke.
-Members of Council expressed appreciation for an opportunity to visit MECCA, the coffeehouse in the REC, and further commented that the young people that started it should be complimented.
-Mr. Mercer commented that he hopes the City Hall renovation comes in under budget and he feels this project will be closely watched.

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STAFF COMMENTS: Assistant City Engineer Stan Kelgey, Chairman of the Troy 2000 Committee, provided an update on the plans for the new years celebration.

COMMENTS OF AUDIENCE:
-Bill Tegler, 85 Cricket Lane, complimented the Hobart Family for their generosity to the community over the years. He also objected to the RV parking controls in the new zoning code and was concerned that he can no longer park his RV in his driveway. He asked that those who had used driveways for RV parking prior to approval of the new ordinance be "grandfathered" and not be required to comply with the Ordinance. Mr. Char stated that RVs cannot be parked in front yard per Ordinance.
-Elmer Jordan, 2586 Brookview Rd., stated he was disappointed with appearance of Overfield Tavern.

There being no further business Council adjourned at 8:34 p.m.

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President of Council                                             Clerk of Council