October 16, 2000
MINUTES OF COUNCIL
A regular session of Troy City Council was held Monday, October 16, 2000, at 7:30 p.m. in the basement level meeting room of City Hall (temporary meeting place).
Members Present: Baker, Beamish, Bretland, Howe, Mercer and Saxton.
A motion was made by Mr. Beamish, seconded by Mr. Howe, to excuse Mr. Douglas. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
Presiding Officer: William F. Lohrer, President of Council
Others Present: Peter E. Jenkins, Mayor
N. Lawrence Wolke, Director of Public Service and Safety
W. McGregor Dixon, Jr., Director of Law
R. Craig Helmer, Auditor
The Clerk gave a summary of the October 2, 2000, minutes of Council. The meeting adjournment date was corrected. There were no further corrections. Upon motion of Mrs. Saxton, seconded by Mr. Howe, these minutes were approved by unanimous roll call vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
BUILDINGS, STREETS & SIDEWALKS COMMITTEE: Mrs. Baker, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing the Director of Public Service and Safety to enter into an agreement with Choice One Engineering to design the W. Main widening project at a cost of $24,910.
Report signed by Howe, Saxton and Baker.
FINANCE: Mr. Beamish commented that Committee had reviewed the purchase of a utility maintenance vehicle, which the Committee asked be placed in the 2001 budget for consideration.
LAW & ORDINANCE: Mr. Mercer reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared repealing Section 1313 of the Codified Ordinances and enacting a new section of the zoning code which will repeal the Board of Architectural Review and provide for historic district applications to be processed by the Troy Planning Commission.
Report signed by Saxton and Mercer.
RECREATION AND PARKS: Mr. Howe, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing the Recreation Board to bid the lease of the hockey shop concession at the Arena.
Report signed by Beamish, Bretland and Howe.
RESOLUTION NO. R-60-2000
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RECREATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE OPERATION OF THE HOCKEY SHOP CONCESSION AT HOBART ARENA
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mr. Howe moved for suspension of three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Beamish.
Yes: Saxton, Beamish, Baker, Mercer, Howe and Bretland.
No: None.
Mrs. Saxton moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Howe.
Yes: Beamish, Baker, Mecer, Howe, Bretland and Saxton.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED
ORDINANCE NO. O-41-2000
ORDINANCE ENACTING SECTION 505.16 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF TROY REGARDING PROHIBITION OF ANIMALS AND PETS ON FESTIVAL GROUNDS
This Ordinance was given first title reading.
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ORDINANCE NO. O-42-2000
ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 1313 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF TROY REGARDING HISTORICAL TROY ARCHITECTURAL DISTRICT AND ENACTING CHAPTER 1000.11900 OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF TROY REGARDING HISTORCAL DISTRICTS
This Ordinance was given first title reading.
COMMENTS OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY: Mr. Wolke commented regarding the fire contract with Staunton Twp. noting that the current agreement expires 12-31 unless the current levy is approved by the voters of the Township, and stated that the position of the City is that if the levy is not approved, the ambulance and fire service for that Township will cease upon expiration of the agreement.
COMMENTS OF COUNCIL:
. Mrs. Baker commented that on 10-26, Leadership Troy alumni will sponsor meet the candidate night at 7:30 p.m.
. Mr. Beamish stated appreciation for the project update and items of interest reports.
. Mr. Beamish commented about the educational process provided by the Fire Department for young people and the work of the Police Dept. with the schools.
. Mr. Mercer asked that the comments about the fire levy be forwarded to the Township. (The Mayor suggested the comments be put in the form of a letter to the editor.)
AUDIENCE COMMENTS. Brian and Lisa Stump, 1154 Stonyridge, asked about the City repairing of a sewer lateral in the street. It was stated that City policy is that any repairs beyond the main is the responsibility of the property owner. Mr. and Mrs. Stump said that the damage has been caused by the heavy traffic on the street. It was stated that the statements of the Stumps will be reviewed and a response provided.
PRESENTATION BY TROY MAIN STREET DIRECTOR. Carrie Walters, Executive Director of Troy Main Street, provided an update noting: she has been on the job about 6 months; has focused on strengthening communications; has worked to meet the goals set by the interim director; has reinstated the monthly news letter; on a temporary basis has started open meetings rather than membership meetings; maintains certain hours daily to be in office; doing some surveys on certain issues and special events; strengthening Troy Main Street - hired a special projects manager and will posptone hiring a fund raiser, streamlined other positions and added health insurance as an employee benefit; board and committee realignment is going on with filing board positions and designating committee chairs; meeting Code of Regulations; taking care of loose ends - car show, halloween parade, determined not to proceed with preservation expo but will do one next year, working on sale of brick program, worked with City on revitalization program, working of fiscal year initiatives; will focus on the Christmas celebration downtown and drawing people downtown - window displays, bell choirs, carolers, carriage rides, etc, with this taking place one weekend evening and one weekday evening each week between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
A motion was made by Mr. Beamish, seconded by Mrs. Baker, to recess into executive session to discuss negotiations with our public employees concerning their terms and conditions of employment. This motion was passed by unanimous roll call vote. At 8:25 p.m. Council adjourned into executive session. At 9:05 p.m., Council returned from executive session, made no further comment, and adjourned.
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President of Council
Clerk of Council