June 19, 2000
MINUTES OF COUNCIL
A regular session of Troy City Council was held Monday, June 19, 2000, at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Members Present: Baker, Beamish, Douglas, Howe, Mercer and Saxton.
Upon motion of Mr. Douglas, seconded by Mrs. Baker, Mr. Bretland was excused from this meeting by unanimous roll call vote.
Presiding Officer: William F. Lohrer, President of Council
Others Present: N. Lawrence Wolke, Director of Public Service & Safety
R. Craig Helmer, Auditor
The Clerk gave a summary of the June 5, 2000, minutes of Council. There were no additions or corrections to these minutes. Upon motion of Mrs. Saxton, seconded by Mrs. Beamish, these minutes were approved by unanimous roll call vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
FINANCE: Mr. Beamish, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends approval of $57,500 to Troy Main Street so cover the nine-month period of July 2000 - March 2001, with the legislation presented as an emergency measure as the organization will shortly run out of funds.
Report signed by Douglas, Mercer and Beamish.
RECREATION AND PARKS: Mr. Howe, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing an agreement with Edsall & Associates LLC of Columbus, Ohio in the amount not to exceed $23,700 for design work and cost estimates associated with improvements at Treasure Island.
Report signed by Beamish, Bretland and Howe.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE: A report was submitted regarding the workshop on televising of Council meetings. Mrs. Baker stated she objected to the report as it would appear to reflect final decisions. Mr. Lohrer determined that the televising of Council Meetings would be assigned to the Law & Ordinance Committee and the Committee could use the report from the workshop as a basis of information.
RESOLUTION NO. R-36-2000
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR TROY MAIN STREET, INC. AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mr. Douglas moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Beamish.
Yes: Beamish, Baker, Douglas, Howe, Mercer and Saxton.
No: None.
Mrs. Saxton moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Mercer.
Yes: Baker, Douglas, Howe, Mercer, Saxton and Beamish.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. R-37-2000
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH EDSALL & ASSOCIATES LLC OF COLUMBUS, OHIO, TO PROCEED WITH THE DESIGN AND COST ESTIMATES ASSOCIATED WITH TREASURE ISLAND
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mr. Howe moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Beamish.
Yes: Douglas, Howe, Mercer, Saxton, Beamish and Baker.
No: None.
Mr. Beamish moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Howe.
Yes: Howe, Mercer, Saxton, Beamish, Baker and Douglas.
No: None RESOLUTION ADOPTED
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ORDINANCES - NONE
COMMENTS OF SERVICE & SAFETY DIRECTOR: Mr. Wolke commented that on this date Panasonic held a celebration to recognize their 20 millionth picture tube production in Troy, the soon to open 4th line and 200 jobs, and announcement of a $100,000 scholarship fund for students and teachers through The Troy Foundation. Mr. Wolke noted that Panasonic could have taken the 4th line to Mexico but determined to construct it in Troy to show their commitment to Troy.
COMMENTS OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Mr. Lohrer, noting no statutory requirement to do so, asked if Council objected to his appointment of Council members to various non-Council boards or committees, such as Mr. Bretland to the Main Street Director Search Committee and Mr. Beamish and Mr. Howe to a committee to discuss a school resource officer with Chief Phelps. No objection was indicated.
COMMENTS OF COUNCIL:
-Members of Council commented on the Panasonic celebration. Mr. Douglas noted that the success of Panasonic shows what economic development incentives can and will do for the City of Troy. Mr. Mercer commented that the success of Panasonic benefits other business in Troy and in Ohio.
-Mrs. Baker noted that the Safety Town Program (educating pre-schoolers regarding bicycle, street crossing and other safety measures) is currently going on.
-Mr. Howe asked for a report regarding tickets issued for violations of the Ordinance regarding the loud playing of car stereos.
STAFF COMMENTS:
-Tom White, Golf Superintendent, commented that a number of golf tournaments have been played at Miami Shores, the junior clinics have started, revenues are $37,000 ahead of this time last year, rounds are up by 900, and an aerator fountain has been installed in the pond.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS: Parker Behm, Interim Director of Troy Main Street, thanked Council for the funding and support.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
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President of Council
Clerk of Council