April 3, 2000
MINUTES OF COUNCIL
A regular session of Troy City Council was held Monday, April 3, 2000, at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Members Present: Baker, Beamish, Bretland, Douglas, Howe, Mercer and Saxton.
Presiding Officer: William F. Lohrer, President of Council
Others Present: N. Lawrence Wolke, Director of Public Service & Safety
W. McGregor Dixon, Jr., Director of Law
R. Craig Helmer, Auditor
PUBLIC HEARING: At 7:31 p.m., Mr. Lohrer announced a public hearing on R-15-2000, agricultural district reapplication of H. Hines for 1629 Lytle Road. There being no comments, Mr. Lohrer closed the public hearing at 7:32 p.m.
The Clerk gave a summary of the March 20, 2000, minutes of Council. There were no additions or corrections to these minutes. Upon motion of Mrs. Saxton, seconded by Mr. Mercer, 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 to establish an exterior home repair pilot program using $32,000 of CDBG funds, applicable to persons who qualify who are repairing their homes in the Historic District. 2) Committee recommends emergency legislation be prepared authorizing the partial vacation (5' of 15' alley) of the alley directly behind City Hall to facilitate the City Hall renovation. 3) Committee recommends legislation be prepared to accept the final plat of Section Two of the Kings Tower Shopping Center and Business Park. 4) Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing the acceptance of the final plat of Section 1 of BH Investments Development, replat of part of IL 7273 (for extension of Marybill Dr. South through the plat) and dedication of easement for access to storm water detention pond. 5) Committee recommends approval of reapplication of Harold Hines to have 25.145 acres of land at 1629 Lytle Rd. continue in an agricultural district. Committee noted that a public hearing is required and will be held at the April 3 meeting. 6) Committee recommends legislation be prepared adopting the standard statement of services for the Honeyman Annexation (65.324 acres, Concord Twp.). 7) Committee recommends legislation be prepared approving the enterprise zone application of Elm Packaging Co., L.P.
Reports signed by Mercer, Saxton and Douglas.
Mr. Douglas gave an oral report of the notice of the following liquor permit applications:
.New D3A permit for Strawberry Wings, Inc., 2313 W. Main BW Wings.
.Transfer of D1, D2 & D3 permits from Stephen Hurney, 629 S. Crawford, to Railroad Restaurant Partnership, same address.
RECREATION & PARKS. Mr. Howe, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing bidding the Hobart Arena concession for a 3-year period.
Report signed by Beamish, Bretland and Howe.
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 first title reading on 3-6-2000.
Given second title reading 3-20-2000.
Given third title reading.
RESOLUTION NO. R-14-2000
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO ADMINISTER AN EXTERIOR HOME REPAIR PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF TROY
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mr. Mercer moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Douglas.
Yes: Mercer, Saxton, Bretland, Beamish, Howe, Douglas and Baker.
No: None.
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Mr. Douglas moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Beamish.
Yes: Saxton, Bretland, Beamish, Howe, Douglas, Baker and Mercer.
No: None RESOLUTION ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. R-15-2000
RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION OF HAROLD A. HINES TO PLACE LAND IN AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mr. Howe moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Bretland.
Yes: Bretland, Beamish, Howe, Douglas, Baker, Mercer and Saxton.
No: None.
Mr. Howe moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mrs. Saxton.
Yes: Beamish, Howe, Douglas, Baker, Mercer, Saxton and Bretland.
No: None RESOLUTION ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. R-16-2000
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ENTERPRISE ZONE AGREEMENT SUBMITTED BY ELM PACKAGING COMPANY L.P. AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO EXECUTE THE ENTERPRISE ZONE AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mr. Douglas moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Beamish.
Yes: Howe, Douglas, Baker, Mercer, Saxton, Bretland and Beamish.
No: None.
Mr. Douglas moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Howe.
Yes: Douglas, Baker, Mercer, Saxton, Bretland, Beamish and Howe.
No: None RESOLUTION ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. R-17-2000
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RECREATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE OPERATION OF CONCESSIONS AT HOBART ARENA
This Resolution was given first title reading.
ORDINANCE NO. O-9-2000
ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE FINAL PLAT OF SECTION TWO OF THE KINGS TOWER CENTER AND BUSINESS PARK
This Ordinance was given first title reading.
Mr. Howe moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Mercer.
Yes: Baker, Mercer, Saxton, Bretland, Beamish, Howe and Douglas.
No: None.
Mr. Mercer moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Douglas.
Yes: Mercer, Saxton, Bretland, Beamish, Howe, Douglas and Baker
No: None ORDINANCE ADOPTED
ORDINANCE NO. O-10-2000
ORDINANCE VACATING PARTIAL ALLEY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
This Ordinance was given first title reading.
Mr. Douglas moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mrs. Saxton.
Yes: Saxton, Bretland, Beamish, Howe, Douglas, Baker and Mercer.
No: None.
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Mr. Beamish moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Baker.
Yes: Bretland, Beamish, Howe, Douglas, Baker, Mercer and Saxton.
No: None ORDINANCE ADOPTED
ORDINANCE NO. O-11-2000
ORDINANCE ADOPTING A STATEMENT FOR MUNICIPAL SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED TO A 65.324 ACRE TRACT IN CONCORD TOWNSHIP SOUGHT TO BE ANNEXED
This Ordinance was given first title reading.
Mr. Mercer moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Douglas.
Yes: Beamish, Howe, Douglas, Baker, Mercer, Saxton and Bretland.
No: None.
Mrs. Saxton moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Howe.
Yes: Howe, Douglas, Baker, Mercer, Saxton, Bretland and Beamish.
No: None ORDINANCE ADOPTED
ORDINANCE NO. O-12-2000
ORDINANCE ACCEPTED THE FINAL PLAT OF BH INVESTMENTS DEVELOPMENT SECTION 1, ACCEPTING A REPLAT OF PART OF INLOT 7273 IN THE CITY OF TROY, AND ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT FOR ACCESS TO A STORM WATER DETENTION POND
This Ordinance was given first title reading.
Mr. Douglas moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Beamish.
Yes: Douglas, Baker, Mercer, Saxton, Bretland, Beamish and Howe.
No: None.
Mr. Douglas moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Howe.
Yes: Baker, Mercer, Saxton, Bretland, Beamish, Howe and Douglas.
No: None ORDINANCE ADOPTED
COMMENTS OF SERVICE & SAFETY DIRECTOR: Mr. Wolke discussed the logos for the sound barrier walls - that there would be a total of 7 about 1/3 mile apart with the logos being the same color and texture as the walls - and asked for Council's comments. It was suggested that City Beautification be asked to review this information and provide comment to Council.
COMMENTS OF COUNCIL:
-Mr. Douglas thanked staff for the work on R-14 (home assistance repair program) and commented that he felt it is a good piece of legislation and the initial $32,000 allocation for this purpose will be quickly used. Mr. Douglas also noted that there will be a National Dare Day celebration at the Hobart Arena on 4-13.
STAFF COMMENTS:
-Mr. Sharett, Recreation Director, provided an update regarding the summer recreation programs and discussed the Hobart Arena renovation, which is nearing completion. He commented that nearly all of the old seats have been removed, the new seats will be installed soon, the air conditioning of the Arena is being worked on, it is hoped that the air conditioning can be installed by the September 7 rededication, and that the sound system cannot be installed until all other work is done. (Mr. Wolke commented that the complexity of the air conditioning project has caused a consultant to be retained to provide plans, specs and cost estimates, and while the 9-7 date for the air conditioning is getting to be a tight schedule, it is hoped the air conditioning can be installed by then.)
AUDIENCE COMMENTS:
-Patrick Borgerding, 401 W. Ross, asked for a moment of silence in memory of THS student Camilla Barrett, killed in an automobile accident the past week.
-Sally Doll, President of the Troy Main St. Board, commented that the contract of the Main St. Executive Director had not been renewed, and the organization would be starting the search for a new Director. Ms. Doll was asked to keep the City informed of the progress on that search.
-Scott Hornberger, 1523 Saratoga, encouraged Council to televise Council meetings, and asked how Council felt on this issue. Mr. Bretland and Mrs. Baker supported the televising of the meetings with the ability to do so to be
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accomplished in the renovation of City Hall; Mr. Beamish and Mr. Howe indicated concern that televising the meetings could result in less public participation; Mr. Mercer and Mrs. Saxton indicated they were not necessarily supportive, but would be interested in more public input; Mr. Douglas expressed concern about the expense of having Council Chambers prepared for televising if it was not decided to do so and commented that if the meetings were televised, he'd only be interested in delayed broadcasts.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
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