June 5, 2000
MINUTES OF COUNCIL
A regular session of Troy City Council was held Monday, June 5, 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
The Clerk gave a summary of the May 15, 2000, minutes of Council. There were no additions or corrections to these minutes. Upon motion of Mr. Howe, seconded by Mrs. Baker, these minutes were approved by unanimous roll call vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
FINANCE: Mr. Beamish, Chairman, gave the oral report that committee met prior to the Council meeting regarding Main Street funding and a report/legislation will be submitted at the next meeting.
LAW & ORDINANCE. Mr. Douglas, Chairman, gave an oral report of notice of receipt of liquor license applications: 1) Transfer of existing permits for Carls Cruise In from address of 810 W. Main to 929 W. Main. 2) New D2 permit for Leaf & Vine, 108 W. Main Street.
UTILITIES: Mr. Mercer, Chairman, reported as follows: 1) Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing the Director of Public Service and Safety to advertise for bids and enter into a contract for the cleaning of both lime sludge lagoons at a total cost not to exceed $250,000. 2) Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing the Director of Public Service and Safety to advertise for bids and enter into a contract for the two replacement boilers for the Water Plant at a cost not to exceed $45,000 with installation to be bid later.
Reports signed by Baker, Bretland and Mercer.
RESOLUTION NO. R-34-2000
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR LIME SLUDGE REMOVAL
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mr. Mercer moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Bretland.
Yes: Beamish, Howe, Douglas, Saxton, Baker, Mercer and Bretland.
No: None.
Mr. Mercer moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mrs. Baker.
Yes: Howe, Douglas, Saxton, Baker, Mercer, Bretland and Beamish.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. R-35-2000
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 TWO REPLACEMENT BOILERS AT THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mrs. Baker moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Howe.
Yes: Douglas, Saxton, Baker, Mercer, Bretland, Beamish and Howe.
No: None.
Mrs. Saxton moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Mercer.
Yes: Saxton, Baker, Mercer, Bretland, Beamish, Howe and Douglas.
No: None RESOLUTION ADOPTED
ORDINANCES - NONE
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COMMENTS OF SERVICE & SAFETY DIRECTOR: Mr. Wolke noted the success of the Strawberry Festival and particularly the efforts of Chairman Stan Kegley (Asst. City Engineer).
COMMENTS OF COUNCIL:
-Members of Council commented on the success of the Strawberry Festival.
-Members of Council expressed appreciation for the work of the DARE officers.
STAFF COMMENTS:
-Paul Huelskamp, City Engineer (who will leave City employment 6-9), gave a progress report of engineering projects based on the legislation enacted by Council to date this year. Mr. Huelskamp noted that he has enjoyed his years with the City.
A motion was made by Mr. Douglas, seconded by Mr. Howe, that Council recess into executive session to discuss the purchase of property for a public purpose. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. At 8:02 p.m. Council recessed into executive session. At 8:25 p.m. Council returned from executive session, made no further comments, and adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
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President of Council
Clerk of Council