February 22, 2000
MINUTES OF COUNCIL
A regular session of Troy City Council was held Tuesday, February 22, 2000, at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Member's Present: Baker, Beamish, Bretland, Douglas, Howe, Mercer and Saxton.
Presiding Officer: William F. Lohrer, President of Council
Others Present: Peter E. Jenkins, Mayor
N. Lawrence Wolke, Director of Public Service & Safety
W. McGregor Dixon, Jr., Director of Law
R. Craig Helmer, Auditor
The Clerk gave a summary of the February 7, 2000, minutes of Council. There were no additions or corrections to these minutes. Upon motion of Mrs. Saxton, seconded by Mr. Douglas, these minutes were approved by unanimous roll call vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
BUILDINGS, STREETS & SIDEWALKS COMMITTEE. Mr-s. Baker, Chairman, reported as follows: 1) Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing the Director of Public Service & Safety to advertise for bids and enter into a contract for the comer radii replacement program at a cost not to exceed $30,000. 2) Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing the Director of Public Service & Safety to advertise for bids and enter into a contract for the catch basin replacement program at a cost not to exceed $40,000.
Reports signed by Howe, Saxton and Baker.
LAW & ORDINANCE. Mr. Douglas, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared accepting the dedication of approximately four acres of parkland adjacent to the Kensington Subdivision Section V, which is nearly all such land to be dedicated for the Kensington Subdivision.
Report signed by Mercer, Saxton and Douglas.
Mr. Douglas gave the oral report of notice of transfer of existing liquor perTnit from the name of Shin Ja Yun, dba Arang Restaurant, 439 N. Elm, to the name of Arang Restaurant, Inc., dba Arang Restaurant, same address.
RESOLUTION NO. R-5-2000
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 CORNER RADII REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mr. Howe moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mrs. Saxton.
Yes: Douglas, Howe, Bretland, Mercer, Saxton, Beamish and Baker.
No: None.
Mrs. Saxton moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Howe.
Yes: Howe, Bretland, Mercer, Saxton, Beamish, Baker and Douglas.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. R-6-2000
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 REPAIR OF CATCH BASINS
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mrs. Saxton moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Douglas.
Yes: Bretland, Mercer, Saxton, Beamish, Baker, Douglas and Howe.
No: None.
Mr. Beamish moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Mercer.
Yes: Mercer, Saxton, Beamish, Baker, Douglas, Howe and Bretland.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED
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RESOLUTION NO. R-7-2000
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR CENSUS 2000
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mrs. Baker moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Douglas.
Yes: Saxton, Beamish, Baker, Douglas, Howe, Bretland and Mercer.
No: None.
Mrs. Saxton moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Douglas.
Yes: Beamish, Baker, Douglas, Howe, Bretland, Mercer and Saxton.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2-2000
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 913.01(a), 913.07, 913.08 AND 915.10, AND ENACTING SECTION
913.09 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO RELATING TO WATER AND SEWER
RATES
This Ordinance was given first title reading on 1-18-2000. Given second title reading on 2-7-2000. Given third title reading.
Mr. Mercer moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Howe.
Yes: Baker, Douglas, Howe, Bretland, Mercer, Saxton and Beamish.
No: None. ORDINANCE ADOPTED
ORDINANCE NO. 0-5-2000
ORDINANCE ACCEPTING PARK LAND IN KENSINGTON SUBDIVISION
This Ordinance was given first title reading.
Mr. Beamish moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Douglas.
Yes: Douglas, Howe, Bretland, Mercer, Saxton, Beamish and Baker.
No: None.
Mr. Douglas moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Mercer.
Yes: Howe, Bretland, Mercer, Saxton, Beamish, Baker and Douglas.
No: None. ORDINANCE ADOPTED
COMMENTS OF THE MAYOR: Mayor Jenkins commented on the busy activities of departments. He also commented that he'd like to see the public square traffic pattern reviewed.
COMMENTS OF COUNCIL: -Mrs. Baker noted that Meet the Candidate night will be held Feb. 24. -Mr. Douglas suggested there be a comprehensive study regarding any alternative traffic flow methods around the Square. He further thanked Frank Davis, Assistant Development Director, (resigning 2-25) for his 7 years of service to the City.
PRESENTATION: (in lieu of Dept. Head presentation) Linus Randall, recruiter for the Census Bureau, provided an update on the 2000 Census in Miami County, stated he hoped for a good response in Miami County, and thanked the City for cooperation in making available a place in City Hall for training of Census takers. He indicated a kick-off on March 13 at the Miami County Courthouse.
COMMENTS OF STAFF: -Public Works Dir. Steve Leffel commented that the electrical problems at the WTP may have been corrected.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS: Ron Widener, resident of Lostcreek Twp., candidate for County Commissioner, pledged cooperation with the City if elected. -Lloyd Rowe, 385 W. Ross, thanked Frank Davis for all his efforts on behalf of the City, and particularly noted Mr. Davis'expertise with CDBG projects. -Pat Rife, 611 Femwood, supported the televising of Council meetings.
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A motion was made by Mr. Beamish, seconded by Mr. Mercer, to recess into executive session to consider the purchase of property for public purpose and to discuss pending court action. Following unanimous roll call vote, Council so recessed at 8:12 p.m. At 8:58 p.m. Council returned from executive session. A motion was made by Mr. Douglas, seconded by Mr. Beamish, to amended the Agenda to add Resolution No. R-8-2000 pursuant to the executive session discussion of items exempted from the open meeting law. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R-8-2000
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO, TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mr. Douglas moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mrs. Saxton.
Yes: Saxton, Beamish, Baker, Douglas, Howe, Bretland and Mercer.
No: None.
Mr. Douglas moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Mercer.
Yes: Beamish, Baker, Douglas, Howe, Bretland, Mercer and Saxton.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED
There being no further business Council adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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