September 5, 2000
MINUTES OF COUNCIL
A regular session of Troy City Council was held Tuesday, September 5, 2000, at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Room, Public Square (temporary meeting place).
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 Ordinance No. O-36-2000.
.Bill Murphy, 1253 Ridgewood, commented that the neighbors are not against the Planned Development and Mr. Cole's commercial plans, but the residents are very interested in the maintenance of the building exterior and grounds - they do not want the area to have all night noise, attract drug activities, or be a night club, and that the neighbors are very interested in the future of the five acres of woods and that they remain. Mr. Murphy further commented that if Mr. Cole is not able to carry forward his plans, he feels The Troy Foundation should step in and demolish the structure and turn the area into "Stouder Park", in view of the resources of the Foundation and as he understands the Foundation was started by Mr. Stouder. Mr. Murphy commented that he has sent such a letter to the Troy Foundation.
There being no further comments, at 7:34 p.m., Mr. Lohrer declared this hearing closed.
INTRODUCTION: Deborah Swan, newly appointed City Engineer, was introduced.
The Clerk gave a summary of the Aug. 21, 2000, minutes of Council. There were no additions or corrections to these minutes. Upon motion of Mrs. Saxton, seconded by Mr. Beamish, these minutes were approved by unanimous roll call vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
LAW & ORDINANCE: Mr. Douglas, Chairman, reported as follows: 1) Committee recommends approval of the application for loan of $112,500 in Revolving Loan Fund Funds (RLF) by In-a-Jif Print dba Corigraphics to purchase the former PMI Print Shop which would permit the business to expand and stay in Troy and add 9 new full time positions over three years. Committee noted that as the loan is repaid, those funds then become available for loan to other qualifying businesses. The report included a second recommendation that the City apply for a ODOD grant of $121,000 ($112,500 to be loaned and $8,500 for administration) also for CoriGraphics, with these funds also repaid to the City into the RLF fund. 2) Committee recommends legislation be prepared to implement a Downtown Revitalization Grant Program that would include a grant application to the State for $400,000 ($300,000 would be available to downtown property owners as matching funds for interior and exterior repairs and $100,000 for City public improvements and administration with the City's match being Phase II of the downtown sidewalk program) and to designate the Downtown Revitalization Target Area and adopt a downtown development plan for such program.
Reports signed by Mercer, Saxton and Douglas.
Oral Report. Mr. Douglas noted that a transfer of existing C1& C2 liquor permits has been received for Lyden Co, dba Amoco Fast Check 730, 1298 S. Dorset to the name True North Energy LLC of the same address.
RESOLUTION NO. R-48-2000
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LOAN APPLICATION OF IN-A-JIF PRINT, INC. DBA CORIGRAPHICS FROM THE CITY OF TROY'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CDBG REVOLVING LOAN FUND
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mr. Mercer moved for suspension of three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Beamish.
Yes: Baker, Douglas, Bretland, Beamish, Saxton, Howe and Mercer.
No: None.
Mrs. Saxton moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Mercer.
Yes: Douglas, Bretland, Beamish, Saxton, Howe, Mercer and Baker.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED
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RESOLUTION NO. R-49-2000
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY TO FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE STATE OF OHIO, TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SMALL CITIES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mr. Douglas moved for suspension of three readings. Motion seconded by Mrs. Saxton.
Yes: Bretland, Beamish, Saxton Howe, Mercer, Baker and Douglas.
No: None.
Mr. Mercer moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Beamish.
Yes: Beamish, Saxton, Howe, Mercer, Baker, Douglas and Bretland.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. R-50-2000
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION TARGET AREA AND ADOPTING A DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SMALL CITIES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDGB) FY 2000 DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION COMPETITIVE PROGRAM
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mrs. Saxton moved for suspension of three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Douglas.
Yes: Beamish, Saxton, Howe, Mercer, Baker, Douglas and Bretland.
No: None.
Mrs. Saxton moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Douglas.
Yes: Saxton, Howe, Mercer, Baker, Douglas, Bretland and Beamish.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. R-51-2000
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY TO FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE STATE OF OHIO TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SMALL CITIES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDGB) FY 2000 DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION COMPETITIVE PROGRAM
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mrs. Baker moved for suspension of three readings. Motion seconded by Mrs. Saxton.
Yes: Beamish, Saxton, Howe, Mercer, Baker, Douglas and Bretland.
No: None.
Mr. Beamish moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Douglas.
Yes: Saxton, Howe, Mercer, Baker, Douglas, Bretland and Beamish.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED
ORDINANCE NO. O-36-2000
ORDINANCE CHANGING ZONING FOR OUTLOT 235 IN THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO, FROM R-7, MULTIPLE DWELLING DISTRICT AND ADOPTING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
This Ordinance was given first title reading on 8-21-2000.
Given public hearing and second title reading.
COMMENTS OF COUNCIL: Mr. Mercer asked for an update on the sidewalk on the new McKaig Bridge. The City understood that bridge would have sidewalks installed as part of the construction, but ODOT recently advised that funding would not permit the sidewalks. Mr. Wolke stated that the District Deputy of ODOT has requested costs for designing/ constructing the sidewalk and will present this information to the City but would look to the City to fund the work. Mr. Mercer stated he felt the sidewalk should be installed now, particularly with the possibility of the extension of Stanfield Road to McKaig. Mr. Bretland asked if the bridge area is inside the City, and it was stated that only one of the four corners touching the bridge is not in the City. Mr. Bretland also noted that there are no sidewalks leading to the McKaig Bridge. Councilmembers also stated concern that the State may determine not to have sidewalks on the SR41 bridge, but Mr. Wolke commented that those sidewalks should go forward as the design is complete and there are already sidewalks leading to the bridge.
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.Mr. Howe asked about the status of the Arena air conditioning, and was advised that the City is waiting for a report by the structural engineer so it can be determined if there is benefit in rebidding this project or if Council will be asked to determine if additional funding will be provided so the installation can be done.
.Mr. Howe asked about the City's involvement in filling vacated (commercial) buildings, particularly on W. Main. Mr. Wolke stated that the City is working with the Chamber regarding such buildings, but the City is not in the real estate business to market the vacant buildings. As far as not permitting construction while there are vacant buildings, Mr. Wolke commented that would be trying to stop someone from using their properly zoned property, which the property owner has a right to do under a free enterprise society.
.Mr. Beamish asked about the status of a design for Treasure Island, and was informed that Mr. Edsall, who is doing the design, visited Troy this date and met with members of the City staff so that questions could be addressed and the preliminary design proceed.
STAFF COMMENTS: Police Chief Phelps provided an update regarding the Police Department, noting: the Police Department building is being used for a variety of training purposes, the Department will be sponsoring a large training session for law enforcement officers and school personnel regarding school violence issues, and the Department has been upgrading computers for record keeping purposes.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS: Cheryl Francis, 3465 N. Casstown-Sidney Rd., complimented Troy for helping the City of Piqua clean up fallen trees, etc., following a recent storm.
A motion was made by Mr. Beamish, seconded by Mr. Howe, to recess into executive session to discuss preparation for negotiations with our public employees concerning their terms and conditions of employment. This motion was passed by unanimous roll call vote. At 8:11 p.m. Council adjourned into executive session. At 8:25 p.m., Council returned from executive session. A motion was made by Mr. Douglas, seconded by Mr. Beamish, to amend the agenda to add Resolution No. R-52-2000. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
Discussion. Mr. Dixon commented that in executive session, Council had discussed continuing to hire outside legal counsel to assist with the collective bargaining process, including that such counsel would be the firm/personnel the City has worked with in the past for this process.
RESOLUTION NO. R-52-2000
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO EMPLOY COUNSEL FOR PURPOSES OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mr. Douglas moved for suspension of three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Beamish.
Yes: Beamish, Saxton Howe, Mercer, Baker, Douglas and Bretland.
No: None.
Mr. Howe moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mrs. Baker.
Yes: Saxton, Howe, Mercer, Baker, Douglas, Bretland and Beamish.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
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President of Council
Clerk of Council