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March 1, 1999

MINUTES OF COUNCIL

A regular session of Troy City Council was held Monday, Monday 1, 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

INTRODUCTION: Stan Turner, newly appointed Director of Troy Main Street, was introduced.

MINUTES: The Clerk gave a summary of the minutes of the February 16 meeting of Council. There were no corrections or additions 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 emergency legislation be prepared approving the 1999 Appropriation Ordinance (budget approval).
Report signed by Helmer, Mercer and Beamish.

LAW & ORDINANCE: Mr. Severt, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared approving Enterprise Zone Agreement 15 with Stillwater Technologies for 75% real and tangible personal property abatement for 10 years for a total investment of $3,150,000 with a commitment of 17 additional jobs.
Report signed by Sever with Mr. Douglas abstaining (as the President of Stillwater is on the Board of his employer) and Mr. Mercer abstaining in that his employer performs work for the applicant)

RESOLUTION NO. R-16-99

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ENTERPRISE ZONE AGREEMENT SUBMITTED BY STILLWATER TECHNOLOGIES, INC., AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO, TO EXECUTE THE ENTERPRISE ZONE AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS.

        This Resolution was given first title reading.

Mr. Severt moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Douglas.
Yes: Melvin, Mercer, Douglas, Beamish, Saxton, Helmer and Severt.
No: None.Mr. Helmer moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Severt.
Abstain: Mercer (as employer does work for applicant), Douglas (as applicant is on Board of employer)
Yes: Severt, Melvin, Saxton, Helmer and Beamish.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPED

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 913.01(a), 915.10(b), AND 915.10(c) AND ENACTING SECTION 913.08 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO RELATING TO WATER AND SEWER RATES

        This Ordinance was given first title reading on 2-1-99.
        Given second title reading on 2-16-99.
        Given third title reading.

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

ORDINANCE NO. O-4-99

ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS NECESSARY FOR THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO, FOR THE YEAR 1999, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
        This Ordinance was given first title reading.

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

COMMENTS OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE & SAFETY. Mr. Wolke commented that: Mayor Jenkins continues to recover well from triple by-pass surgery.

COMMENTS OF PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL: Mr. Lohrer noted that Council will tour Stouder Memorial Hospital on 3-10, 7:30 a.m.

COMMENTS OF COUNCIL:
-Mr. Severt noted that when the paper carried the story about Stillwater Technologies creating new jobs there was another article regarding Super Steel closing and 22 jobs lost. He commented that economic development is important to the economic viability of the City as there must be jobs to supplant jobs that are lost.
-Mrs. Saxton noted the death of Dr. Carl Tate.
-Mr. Helmer noted that Council held an open meeting at Hook School on 2-22 and indicated it is up to the public to tell Council if they are interested in future such meetings. Mr. Helmer stated he met with his Leadership Troy counterpart and appreciates the time she gave to meeting with him.
-Mr. Mercer stated the water/sewer rate adjustments averaging less 6% are the result of the City spending in
excess of $20 Million to double the capacity to pump, treat and distribute excellent water and to treat sewage while keeping fees to the public as low as possible.
-Mr. Beamish again asked that future Enterprise Zone applications include a fee paid to the schools.

AUDIENCE COMMENTS:
-Ray Bretland, 910 S. Clay, asked that Council join a Piqua City Commissioner in concern about UVMC selling the grounds and buildings of Stouder Memorial and Piqua Memorial Hospitals and that Council consult with separate legal counsel schooled in trust law to determine if UVMC has the right to dispose of the assets that are the former hospitals. Mr. Bretland further suggested and the proceeds from the sale of any such assets be placed in an escrow account until a legal ruling can be made.
-Richard Hardesty, 1215 Heritage Drive, commented about (County) real estate tax increases and stated he feels industry should pay to educate the kids that will be working for them later.

There being no further business, Council adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

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President of Council                                          Clerk of Council