July 19, 1999

A regular session of Troy City Council was held Monday, July 19,1999, at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Members Present: Beamish, Douglas, Helmer, Melvin, Saxton and Severt.
Upon motion of Mr. Severt, seconded by Mr. Beamish, Mr. Mercer was excused from this meeting by unanimous roll call vote.

The Clerk gave a summary of the July 6 minutes of Council. There were no additions or corrections to these minutes. Upon motion of Mr. Helmer, seconded by Mrs. Saxton, 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 bidding the construction of the Wayne & Crescent intersection at a cost not to exceed $75,000.

Report signed by Douglas, Severt and Melvin.

SAFETY & HEALTH: Mrs. Saxton, Chairrnan, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing bidding for 2 thermal imaging cameras for the Fire Dept. at a total cost not to exceed $36,000.

Report signed by Beamish, Helmer and Saxton.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. Mr. Douglas reported that Council recommends legislation be prepared authorizing the Director of Public Service & Safety to contract with Rozzi's Famous Fireworks for the 7-4-2000 fireworks at a cost not to exceed $25,000. Council also thanked the Troy Foundation for the $7,500 donation against the cost of the 1999 fireworks and the volunteer committee for their efforts.

Report signed by Beamish, Helmer, Douglas, Melvin, Saxton and Severt.

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.

RESOLUTION NO. R-55-99
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 WAYNE STREET AND CRESCENT DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS

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

7-19-99 P.2

RESOLUTION NO. R-56-99
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 TWO THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS
FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT

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

RESOLUTION NO. R-57-99
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY,
OHIO, TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ROZZI'S FAMOUS FIREWORKS

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

ORDINANCE NO. 0-18-99
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR CERTAIN ELECTED OFFICIALS

This Ordinance was given first title reading on 6-21 -99. Given second title reading on 7-6-99. Given third title reading.
Mr. Severt moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Douglas.
Yes: Douglas, Severt, Melvin, Beamish, Helmer and Sa)don.
No: None. ORDINANCE ADOPTED

ORDINANCE NO. 0-19-99
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARIES F OR CERTAIN ELECTED OFFICIALS

This Ordinance was given first title reading on 6-21-99. Given second title reading on 7-6-99. Given third title reading.
Mr. Severt moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mrs. Sa)don.
Yes: Severt, Melvin, Beamish, Helmer, Sa)don and Douglas.
No: None. ORDINANCE ADOPTED

ORDINANCE NO. 0-24-99
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 0-4-99, 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. Severt moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Douglas.
Yes: Melvin, Beamish, Helmer, Sa)don, Douglas and Severt.
No: None.

7-19-99 P.3

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

PRESENTATION BY DR. ISAIAH ADEGBILE, ON THE US CENSUS 2000. Dr. Adegbile showed a short video on the coming census. He encouraged officials to assist in all possible ways and commented that census counts can impact funding for cities and even redistricting for state and congressional representatives.

COMMENTS OF THE MAYOR. The Mayor read a letter from Jim and Linda McGarry regarding positive comments received by a number of visitors to the community.

COMMENTS OF COUNCIL:
-Mr. Beamish stated he was visited by former residents who commented that often the quality of life in Troy is not appreciated until someone leaves Troy. Mr. Beamish noted that Board of Education members Katzenbarger and Adamsky were present.
-Mr. Severt stated the census count could impact the County as, if the count is sufficient, the County could have one State representative instead of being part of a bifurcated district.
-Mrs. Melvin expressed concern that so many property maintenance complaints have the same owner and asked about the City making repairs and having the owner pay. Mr. Wolke suggested that the City is limited by what the courts will uphold, and that making the repairs is not something cities usually get into. Mrs. Melvin asked about demolition of a property and Mr. Woke commented that conditions have to be drastic and specific steps must be followed.

AUDIENCE COMMENTS:
-Mark Holbrook, 317 E. Main, complained about damages to his property from that at 311 E. Main. Mr. Woke and Mr. Char explained due process, noted that the complaint is now before the court, and the City can do nothing further at this time.
-Martha Baker, 718 Trade Sq. West, invited officials to attend the open house at the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology on 7-23, 8:30 - 4 p.m.
-Martha Adamsky, 919 E. Main, thanked the City for the flowers planted in the islands on E. Main.

There being no further business, Council adjourned at 8:25 p.m.

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