March 15, 1999

MINUTES OF COUNCIL

A regular session of Troy City Council was held Monday, Monday 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
                                     W. McGregor Dixon, Jr.,        Director of Law

MINUTES: The Clerk gave a summary of the minutes of the March 1 meeting of Council. There were no corrections or additions to these minutes. Upon motion of Mr. Beamish, seconded by Mrs. Saxton, these minutes were approved by unanimous roll call vote.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
LAW & ORDINANCE: Mr. Severt, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared accepting the recommendation of the Enterprise Zone Tax Incentive Review Council which indicates all 12 Enterprise Zone Agreements are in compliance and that as of 12-31-98 the total employment for the Enterprise Zone companies is 2,962, an increase of 1,289 jobs and exceeds the number of pledged jobs by 409. As the City must file a report with the State by the end of March, Committee asked that the legislation be presented as an emergency measure.
Report signed by Douglas, Mercer and Severt.

PERSONNEL: Mr. Douglas, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing agreements with Interim Personnel and CBS Personnel for seasonal and summer workers.
Report signed by Melvin, Saxton and Douglas.

RECREATION & PARKS: Mr. Helmer, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing bidding the concession operation at the municipal swimming pool for 1999 through 2001.
Report signed by Melvin, Severt and Helmer.

RESOLUTION NO. R-17-99
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RECREATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE CONCESSION SERVICES AT THE MUNICIPAL SWIMMING POOL

This Resolution was given first title reading.

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

RESOLUTION NO. R-18-99
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH INTERIM PERSONNEL OF KETTERING, OHIO AND CBS PERSONNEL OF TROY, OHIO FOR TEMPORARY SERVICE EMPLOYEES

This Resolution was given first title reading.

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

RESOLUTION NO. R-18-99
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ENTERPRISE ZONE TAX INCENTIVE REVIEW COUNCIL, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY

This Resolution was given first title reading.

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

COMMENTS OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE & SAFETY. Mr. Wolke introduced Rick Oak, City Instrumentation Specialist, who created the City’s new web page, which went on line this date.

COMMENTS OF PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL: Mr. Lohrer reminded Council that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the zoning code revisions on 3-22, 7 p.m., Troy High School.

COMMENTS OF COUNCIL:
-Mr. Severt asked for an update on repairs to the structure at Treasure Island and on the sidewalk to Duke Park.
-Mr. Severt stated he appreciated being able to tour Stouder Memorial Hospital, and noted that Council concurred in the building not being suitable for a city hall.
-Mr. Severt also commented that the $16,000,000 investment by holders of Enterprise Zone Agreements, which is over and above the commitment, and the 409 jobs created in addition to those pledged, indicates the benefit of these agreements; and that he feels a board of qualified citizens to look at City Hall would be helpful.
-Mrs. Melvin stated she also appreciated the tour of the Stouder Hospital building. She would also like to have a way to advise citizens of their ward Councilperson and would like to see the bicycle path connected to Tipp City by working with the Township.
-Mr. Mercer asked for updates on the I-75 walkway, paying water bills at the Maintenance Facility, and the status of the report of the Assessment Equalization Board.

STAFF COMMENTS. This was the last meeting with Robert M. Counts as Fire Chief. The Chief stated that he has enjoyed his 47 years (with the City) in firefighting.

AUDIENCE COMMENTS:
-Elaine Boyer, Skylark Drive, asked questions regarding tax abatements and the damage the abatements do to the schools. Mr. Char explained the CRA program (now only available in the downtown) and the Enterprise Zone program, and explained that schools derive a benefit from a business with some taxes delayed compared to what not received if the business does not locate in Troy.
-Pat Rife, Fernwood Drive, supported keeping City Hall at the current location and renovating the structure.

There being no further business, Council adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

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President of Council Clerk of Council