August 2, 1999

MINUTES OF COUNCIL

A regular session of Troy City Council was held Monday, August 2, 1999, at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Members Present: Beamish, Douglas, Helmer, Melvin, Mercer and Saxton.
Upon motion of Mrs. Saxton., seconded by Mr. Douglas, Mr. Severt was excused from this meeting by unanimous roll call vote.
Presiding Officer: Michael L. Beamish, President of Council Pro Tem
Others Present:         W. McGregor Dixon, Jr., Director of Law
                                Harold F. Willis, Auditor

INTRODUCTION: Of Stephanie Hinnegan, newly appointed Street Foreman, and John Denney, newly appointed Fire Chief.

The Clerk gave a summary of the July 19 minutes of Council. There were no additions or corrections to these minutes. Upon motion of Mr. Douglas, 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 replacement of the roof on the Marina Building at a cost not to exceed $50,000.

Report signed by Douglas and Melvin.

LAW & ORDINANCE: Mr. Douglas reported that Committee recommends that legislation be prepared as follows: 1) that the replat of Inlots 7376, 7377, 7378 & 7379 and dedication of right of way off Stanfield Road be approved. 2) Committee recommends that legislation be prepared for the replat of IL 6214 and dedication of right of way on E. Main St. be approved.

Reports signed by Douglas and Mercer.

PERSONNEL: Mr. Douglas, Chairman, reported that Committee concurs in the following appointments to the City Beautification Committee for terms of 7-31-99 to 7-31-01: John Terwilliger, Clarence Bosse and Susan Dykes.

Report signed by Melvin, Saxton and Douglas.

Upon motion of Mr. Douglas, seconded by Mr. Mercer, the appointments of Mr. Terwilliger, Mr. Bosse and Ms. Dykes were approved by unanimous roll call vote.

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 on 7-19-99.
Given seventh title reading.

RESOLUTION NO. R-58-99
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 ROOF REPLACEMENT FOR THE MARINA BUILDING

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. R-59-99
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 A NEW ROOF FOR CITY HALL

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

ORDINANCE NO. O-25-99
ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A REPLAT OF INLOT 6214 AND DEDICATING CERTAIN RIGHT OF WAY

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

ORDINANCE NO. O-26-99
ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A REPLAT OF INLOTS 7376, 7377, 7378, 7379 AND DEDICATING CERTAIN RIGHT OF WAY

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

PRESENTATION BY ODOT REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Harrison, Mr. Rudy, and Mr. Cain regarding the upgrading of I-75 from Tipp City to the north side of SR 41. They noted that there is a pilot program that includes aesthetics; they are concerned about safety; traffic in 1999 is 5 times that in 1960; the pilot program could include plantings, landscaping and community identification as a part of security fencing on overpasses. Mr. Rudy commented that ODOT would like to work with segments of the community so the community could be encouraged to adopt the aesthetic improvements and maintain them after installation. There were comments about barrier walls, as aesthetics, and Mr. Rudy stating that it is the opinion of ODOT that the walls do absorb much of the sound.

COMMENTS OF COUNCIL:
-Mrs. Melvin stated that Boyer Park looks very nice with the new playground equipment. She also stated that the Buildings, Streets & Sidewalks Committee will be meeting on the subject of barrier walls. Mr. Douglas asked if ODOT representatives could be at the meeting, and it was indicated they would try to do so.
-Members of Council congratulated Chief Denny and Ms. Hinnegan.

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AUDIENCE COMMENTS:
-Dottie Brown, 5378 Old Springfield Rd., Tipp City, who owns property on Heather Road, stated she supported the barrier walls.
-Corby Enochs, 1424 Trade Sq W, asked if ODOT had considered a wall of plantings. ODOT representatives stated there is not sufficient right of way for plantings.
-Dean Myers, 818 Branford, supported the walls.
-Pat Rife, 611 Fernwood, asked if there would be a sidewalk on SR41 and was advised that ODOT is working with the Cityâs plans.
-Dave Morris, 86 Heather Rd., supported the walls.

There being no further business, Council adjourned at 8:27 p.m.

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