April 17, 2000
MINUTES OF COUNCIL
A regular session of Troy City Council was held Monday, April 17, 2000, at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Members Present: Baker, Beamish, Bretland, Douglas, Howe, Mercer and Saxton.
Presiding Officer: Michael L. Beamish, President of Council Pro Tem
Others Present: N. Lawrence Wolke, Director of Public Service & Safety
W. McGregor Dixon, Jr., Director of Law
The acting Clerk gave a summary of the April 3, 2000, minutes of Council. There were no additions or corrections to these minutes. Upon motion of Mr. Mercer, seconded by Mrs. Baker, these minutes were approved by unanimous roll call vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
LAW & ORDINANCE. Mr. Douglas, Chairman, reported as follows: 1) Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing the Police Chief to donate unclaimed property to public agencies, nonprofit organizations and charitable institutions. 2) Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing additional alley vacations behind City Hall for the renovation project. 3) Committee recommends legislation be prepared to accept the final plat of Section Three of the Kings Tower Shopping Center and Building Park. Reports signed by Mercer, Saxton and Douglas.
RECREATION & PARKS: Mr. Howe, Chairman, reported as follows: 1) Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing a contract with Contech Designs, Inc. for air conditioning design work at Hobart Arena in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00. 2) Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing the bidding of the concession operation at Hobart Arena for a period of one-year, which would amend the time of the contract stated in R- 17-2000.
Reports signed by Beamish, Bretland and Howe.
BUILDINGS, STREETS AND SIDEWALKS: Mrs. Baker, Chairman, reported that the Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing an agreement with Poggemeyer Design Group for the design of Phase 11 of the downtown sidewalk program at a cost not to exceed $68,500.00. Report signed by Baker, Howe, and Saxton.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: Mrs. Saxton, Chairman, reported as follows: 1) Committee recommends that legislation be prepared authorizing the City to enter into agreements with temporary employment agencies for seasonal and temporary employees used by the City. 2) Committee recommends that legislation be prepared establishing the position of labor at Miami Shores Golf Course. Reports signed by Saxton, Baker and Douglas.
RESOLUTION NO. R-13-2000 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TROY TO CONTRIBUTE TO AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF TROY
This Resolution was given the first title of reading on 3-6-2000.
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Given second title of reading 3-20-2000. Given third title reading 4-3-2000. Given fourth title reading.
Mr. Mercer moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Douglas.
Yes: Mercer, Saxton, Beamish, Howe, Douglas and Baker.
No: Bretland.
RESOLUTION ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. R- 17-2000
AN AMENDED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RECREATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO ADVERTISE
FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE OPERATION OF CONCESSIONS AT HOBART ARENA
This Resolution was given first title reading on 4-3-2000. Given second title reading.
Mr. Howe moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mrs. Saxton.
Yes: Mercer, Saxton, Bretland, Beamish, Howe, Douglas and Baker.
No: None.
Mr. Howe moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mrs. Saxton.
Yes: Saxton, Bretland, Beamish, Howe, Douglas, Baker and Mercer.
No: None
RESOLUTION ADOPTED
RESOLTUION NO. R-18-200
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO, TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH POGGEMEYER DESIGN GROUP FOR THE DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE PHASE 11
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mrs. Saxton moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Howe.
Yes: Mercer, Saxton, Bretland, Beamish, Howe, Douglas and Baker
No: None.
Mr. Howe moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mrs. Saxton.
Yes: Saxton, Bretland, Beamish, Howe, Douglas, Baker and Mercer
No: None.
RESOLUTION ADOPTED
RESOLUTION R- 19-2000
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO, TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH CONTECH DESIGN INC. FOR THE DESIGN OF THE AIR CONDITIONING AT
HOBART AREANA 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. Baker.
Yes: Mercer, Saxton, Bretland, Beamish, Howe, Douglas and Baker
No: None.
Mr. Douglas moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Mercer.
Yes: Saxton, Bretland, Beamish, Howe, Douglas, Baker and Mercer.
No: None
RESOLUTION ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. R-20-2000
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, CBS PERSONNEL OF TROY, OHIO AND
ACCUSOURCE OF TROY, OHIO FOR TEMPORARY SERVICE EMPLOYEES
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This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mrs. Baker moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mrs. Saxton.
Yes: Mercer, Saxton, Bretland, Beamish, Howe, Douglas and Baker.
No: None.
Mrs. Saxton moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr.Howe.
Yes: Saxton, Bretland, Beamish, Howe, Douglas, Baker and Mercer.
No: None.
RESOLUTION ADOPTED
ORDINANCE NO. 0-13-2000
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE OF THE CITY OF TROY TO DISPOSE OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY PURSUANT TO STATE LAW AND TO CONTRIBUTE SAID PROPERTY TO PUBLIC AGENCIES, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CHARITABLE INSTITUTUIONS
This Ordinance was given first title reading.
Mr. Howe moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Mercer.
Yes: Mercer, Saxton, Bretland, Beamish, Howe. Douglas and Baker.
No: None.
Mrs. Saxton moved for adoption. motion seconded by Mr. Douglas.
Yes: Saxton, Bretland, Beamish, Howe, Douglas, Baker and Mercer.
No: None.
ORDINANCE ADOPTED
ORDINANCE NO. 0-14-2000
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 0-43-97, FIXING SALARIES AND WAGES OF EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF TROY, CHIO AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
This Ordinance was given first reading.
Mrs. Saxton moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Douglas.
Yes: Mercer, Saxton, Bretland, Beamish, Howe, Douglas and Baker
No: None
Mr. Howe moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mrs. Baker.
Yes: Saxton, Bretland, Beamish, Howe, Douglas, Baker and Mercer
No: None
ORDINANCE ADOPTED
ORDINANCE 0-15-2000
ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE FINAL PLAT OF SECTION THREE OF THE KINGS TOWER SHOPPING CENTER AND BUSINESS PARK
This Ordinance was given first title reading.
Mrs. Saxton moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Mercer.
Yes: Mercer, Saxton, Bretland, Beamish, Howe, Douglas and Baker
No: None
Mrs. Saxton moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Douglas.
Yes: Saxton, Bretland, Beamish, Howe, Douglas, Baker and Mercer
No: None ORDINANCE ADOPTED
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ORDINANCE 0-16-2000
ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF A PART OF INLOT 7128, AS PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE
IMPROVEMENT OF THE ALLEY LOCATED BETWEEN INLOT 7128 AND INLOT 71 OFF WEST FRANKLIN STREET; AND
ACCEPTING THE VACATION OF A PART OF THE ALLEY ADJACENT TO INLOTS 362 AND 368 OFF WEST CANAL
STREET, ADJACENT TO THE FIRST UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, IN THE CITY OF TROY
This Ordinance was given first title reading.
Mr. Douglas moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mrs. Baker.
Yes: Mercer, Saxton, Bretland, Beamish, Howe, Douglas and Baker
No: None
Mrs. Saxton moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Bretland.
Yes: Saxton, Bretland, Beamish, Howe, Douglas, Baker and Mercer
No: None
ORDINANCE ADOPTED
COMMUNICATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: The acting clerk announced the receipt of a letter from
Altick and Corwin, attorneys hired by Council to investigate the Stouder issues. After discussion concerning
the disclosure of the letter, Mrs. Saxton made the following motion, motion seconded by Mr. Bretland.
"Motion that Council release the letter dated March 24 or March 29, 2000 from Altick and
Corwin Co. L.P.A., attorneys, to City Council, but continue to assert its protected and
confidential status and assert that this action does not waive any protection for future
confidential correspondence."
Yes: Mercer, Saxton, Bretland, Beamish, Howe, Douglas and Baker
No: None
MOTION ADOPTED
COMMENTS OF SERVICE & SAFETY DIRECTOR: Mr. Wolke brought Council up-to-date concerning the Japanese delegation trip, and announced that Jim Dando had been hired to the position vacated by Frank Davis.
COMMENTS OF COUNCIL: Mrs. Saxton commented upon the positive aspects of the exterior home repair program and the hiring of Parker Behm by Troy Main Street. Mr. Bretland referred a complaint to Mr. Dixon. Mr. Howe noted with approval of the new park signs and DARE Day. Mr. Mercer commented upon the development plan and the Water Plant's EPA award. Mr. Beamish discussed DARE Day and Troy Main Street representation. Additional comments were received from most members of Council concerning televising Council meetings.
STAFF COMMENTS: -Police Chief thanked Council for their participation in DARE Day. -Mr. Leff el thanked Council for their comments concerning the EPA award. -Dole Ridenour, made a short presentation to Council concerning the direct payment plan of water and sewer bills. The programming of the software has been completed, testing is forthcoming, and Mr. Ridenour expects to have his department ready for June payments by citizens.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS: -Sally Doll, representative from Troy Main Street, reminded Council that Troy Main Street is still viable, that with Parker Behm in temporary control, they expect to move forward, and still hope to present a plan to Council, and will look to Council for future support.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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