August 7, 2000
MINUTES OF COUNCIL
A regular session of Troy City Council was held Monday, August 7, 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: 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 July 17, 2000, minutes of Council. There were no additions or corrections to these minutes. Upon motion of Mrs. Saxton, 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 recommends legislation be prepared authorizing the Director of Public Service & Safety to enter into a contract with Rozzi's Famous Fireworks for the July 4, 2001 fireworks, at a cost not to exceed $25,000.
LAW & ORDINANCE: Mr. Douglas, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing acceptance of Section 6A of the Kensington PUD.
Report signed by Mercer, Saxton and Douglas.
RECREATION AND PARKS: Mr. Howe, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing the Board of Park Commissioners to advertise for bids and enter into a contract for the renovation of the north five tennis courts at a cost not to exceed $78,000.
Report signed by Beamish, Bretland and Howe.
SAFETY & HEALTH: Mr. Bretland, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing the Director of Public Service and Safety to enter into an agreement with UVMC to perform the annual physicals for firefighters as required by contract, at a cost not to exceed $27,000
Report signed by Beamish, Howe and Bretland.
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 replacement Water Plant filter valve actuators at a cost not to exceed $200,000. 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 installation of the boilers (purchase of boilers previously authorized) at the Water Plant at a cost not to exceed $140,000.
Reports signed by Baker, Bretland and Mercer.
RESOLUTION NO. R-42-2000
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH UPPER VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER REGARDING ANNUAL FIREFIGHTER PHYSICALS
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mr. Howe moved for suspension of three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Beamish.
Yes: Beamish, Baker, Mercer, Saxton, Bretland, Douglas and Howe.
No: None.
Mr. Howe moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mrs. Baker.
Yes: Baker, Mercer, Saxton, Bretland, Douglas, Howe and Beamish.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED
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RESOLUTION NO. R-43-2000
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR REPLACEMENT OF VALVE ACTUATOR
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mrs. Saxton moved for suspension of three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Mercer.
Yes: Mercer, Saxton, Bretland, Douglas, Howe, Beamish and Baker.
No: None.
Mr. Mercer moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Douglas.
Yes: Saxton, Bretland, Douglas, Howe, Beamish, Baker and Mercer.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. R-44-2000
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE RENOVATION OF TENNIS COURTS AT TROY COMMUNITY PARK
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mrs. Baker moved for suspension of three readings. Motion seconded by Mrs. Saxton.
Yes: Bretland, Douglas, Howe, Beamish, Baker, Mercer and Saxton.
No: None.
Mr. Beamish moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Howe.
Yes: Douglas, Howe, Beamish, Baker, Mercer, Saxton and Bretland.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. R-45-2000
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE & SAFETY TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR INSTALLATION OF BOILERS AT THE WATER PLANT
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mrs. Saxton moved for suspension of three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Mercer.
Yes: Howe, Beamish, Baker, Mercer, Saxton, Bretland and Douglas.
No: None.
Mrs. Baker moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Mercer.
Yes: Beamish, Baker, Mercer, Saxton, Bretland, Douglas and Howe.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED
ORDINANCE NO. O-28-2000
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY MEETING PLACE FOR CITY COUNCIL AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
This Ordinance was given first title reading.
Mr. Howe moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mrs. Baker.
Yes: Baker, Mercer, Saxton, Bretland, Douglas, Howe and Beamish.
No: None.
Mr. Beamish moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mrs. Saxton.
Yes: Mercer, Saxton, Bretland, Douglas, Howe, Beamish and Baker.
No: None. ORDINANCE ADOPTED
ORDINANCE NO. O-29-2000
ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE FINAL PLAT OF SECTION 6A OF THE KENSINGTON PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
This Ordinance was given first title reading.
Mr. Douglas moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Mercer.
Yes: Saxton, Bretland, Douglas, Howe, Beamish, Baker and Mercer.
No: None.
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Mr. Douglas moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mrs. Saxton.
Yes: Bretland, Douglas, Howe, Beamish, Baker, Mercer and Saxton.
No: None. ORDINANCE ADOPTED
ORDINANCE NO. O-30-2000
ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT THE APPLICATION FOR THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY CONTAINING 11.7242 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, IN CONCORD TOWNSHIP TO THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO
This Ordinance was given first title reading.
ORDINANCE NO. O-31-2000
ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT THE APPLICATION FOR THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY CONTAINING 65.324 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, IN CONCORD TOWNSHIP TO THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO
This Ordinance was given first title reading.
It was noted that the Newnam Annex. will be submitted at the next meeting.
COMMENTS OF THE MAYOR: The Mayor complimented the Troy Main St. Board on the selection of the new Director.
COMMENTS OF COUNCIL:
-Mr. Bretland, who served on the Main Street Director selection committee, gave an update on the selection and suggested Council be patient as the new director becomes acclimated.
-Mr. Beamish commented that the committee regarding a Police/School Resource Officer has met and he will provide periodic updates. (The committee consists of Councilmembers Beamish and Howe, Chief Phelps and G. Dearth [school board] and Mr. Zimmer of THS.)
AUDIENCE COMMENTS:
Michael Powell, new owner of the property at McKaig and Monroe (200 S. Monroe), inquired about the possibility of curb being installed on the east side of the property and requested two parking spaces in front of the property.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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President of Council
Clerk of Council