| October 1, 2001 MINUTES OF COUNCIL A regular session of Troy City Council was held Monday, October 1, 2001, 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 Serviced & Safety W. McGregor Dixon, Jr., Director of Law R. Craig Helmer, Auditor INVOCATION: An invocation was given by Rev. Mel Schlachter, Trinity Episcopal Church Certificates were given to youth going off the Mayor's Youth Council - Lauren Czajka and Ben Moore (who also led the Pledge of Allegiance). The Clerk gave a summary of the September 17, 2001, minutes of Council. There were no corrections or additions to these minutes. Upon motion of Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Beamish, these minutes were approved by unanimous roll call vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS: BUILDINGS, STREETS & SIDEWALKS COMMITTEE: Mrs. Baker, Chairman, reported: 1) Committee recommends authorizing emergency legislation for a contract with Finfrock Construction Co., Inc, the only bidder for the alley work behind City Hall and the storm sewer improvements in the area of Market/Canal/Franklin, in the increased authorization amount of $133,700.) 2) Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing application for the 2002 OPWC project, W. Market Street, estimated at $651,400 with the state funding about 70%, or $461,550. 3) Committee recommends changes to parking in the downtown areas (copy of entire report attached to original minutes). A motion was made by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Howe, to accept the report of the Buildings, Streets & Sidewalks Committee regarding "downtown area parking". Motion passed by unanimous vote. Reports signed by Saxton, Howe and Baker. LAW & ORDINANCE COMMITTEE: Mr. Douglas, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing application for a $400,000 Downtown Revitalization Grant Agreement, noting that if approved the funds would be loaned to qualifying property owners for interior and exterior repairs and that as monies are repaid, they are returned to the City and made available for other loans. Report signed by Mercer, Saxton and Douglas. RECREATION & PARKS: Mr. Howe, Chairman, reported as follows: 1) Committee recommends legislation be prepared accepting the donation of 5.98 acres from Hobart Corp., such land generally running from Main/Ridge to the Morgan Ditch. 2) Committee recommends legislation be prepared adjusting golf fees for memberships (limited play and pass plus a greens fee/per round) and golf carts. Reports signed by Beamish, Bretland and Howe. RESOLUTION NO. R-48-01 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO, TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH FINFROCK CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR THE ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS BEHIND CITY HALL AND THE REPLACEMENT OF THE STORM SEWER AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY This Resolution was given first title reading. Mrs. Baker moved for suspension of three readings. Motion seconded by Mrs. Saxton. Yes: Baker, Beamish, Saxton, Bretland, Howe, Mercer and Douglas. No: None. Mr. Mercer moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mrs. Saxton. Yes: Beamish, Saxton, Bretland, Howe, Mercer, Douglas and Baker. No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED 10-1-01 page 2 RESOLUTION NO. R-49-01 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR OPWC (STATE ISSUE 2) FUNDS FOR THE WEST MARKET STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT This Resolution was given first title reading. Mr. Howe moved for suspension of three readings. Motion seconded by Mrs. Baker Yes: Saxton, Bretland, Howe, Mercer, Douglas, Baker and Beamish. No: None. Mrs. Baker moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Mercer. Yes: Bretland, Howe, Mercer, Douglas, Baker, Beamish and Saxton. No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. R-50-01 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 (CDBG) FY 2001 DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION COMPETITIVE PROGRAM This Resolution was given first title reading. Mr. Douglas moved for suspension of three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Beamish. Yes: Howe, Mercer, Douglas, Baker, Beamish, Saxton and Bretland. No: None. Mr. Beamish moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Douglas. Yes: Mercer, Douglas, Baker, Beamish, Saxton, Bretland and Howe. No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. O-21-01 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 913.01(a), 913.08, AND 915.10(c), OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO RELATING TO WATER AND SEWER RATES This Ordinance was given first title reading on 9-4-01. Given second title reading on 9-17-01. Given third title reading. Mr. Howe moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Douglas. Yes: Douglas, Baker, Beamish, Saxton, Bretland, Howe and Mercer. No: None. ORDINANCE ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. O-26-01 ORDINANCE ACCEPTING GIFT OF REAL ESTATE AND DEDICATING IT'S USE FOR PARK PURPOSES This Ordinance was given first title reading. Mr. Howe moved for suspension of three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Beamish. Yes: Baker, Beamish, Saxton, Bretland, Howe, Mercer and Douglas. No: None. Mr. Beamish moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mrs. Saxton. Yes: Beamish, Saxton, Bretland, Howe, Mercer, Douglas and Baker. No: None. ORDINANCE ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. O-27-01 ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 933.21 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO REGARDING GOLF COURSE FEES This Ordinance was given first title reading. 10-1-01 page three COMMENTS OF MAYOR: Mayor Jenkins noted that the Hobart Arena renovation is nearing completion, and further commented that this four-year project required the coordination of a number of contractors. COUNCIL COMMENTS: . Mrs. Baker stated she had received some comments from a senior citizen regarding brush collection and she would pass the comments on to Mr. Wolke. . In regard to making Indiana Ave. one-way, Mr. Howe suggested there be a sign near the Water Plant advising that left turns onto Indiana from Staunton Rd. were not permitted. . Mr. Mercer asked about the status of the Development Dir. vacancy, and Mr. Wolke stated he was reviewing the applications. AUDIENCE COMMENTS: . Frieda Iddings, 40 Elmwood, expressed appreciation for the additional handicap parking spaces proposed for the Public Square. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: Charles Sharett, Recreation Director, discussed the Hobart Arena renovation project, announced a re-dedication ceremony for Nov. 4, commented about the difficulty in bringing "big name" acts to the Arena, and reviewed programs and activities scheduled for the Arena including public skating dates. . Mr. Howe stated Council understood that air conditioning would help build a calendar of events and asked about the schedule. Mr. Sharett stated he works to find a time to properly use it adequately for everyone and not disrupt items such as the Troy Skating Club and THS Hockey. Coming up are items such as circuses, country and western shows, AAU Nationals. Mr. Sharett commented that the arena industry has changed, and there are considerably fewer traveling shows and those that do travel have priced themselves out of the area. He noted that the Nutter Center at WSU is now operating at a deficit because of this situation. . Mr. Lohrer asked Mr. Sharett to discuss the Troy Skating Club. Mr. Sharett replied that the Troy Skating Club has been using the Arena since 1952 and at one time they were almost the only client, and Troy Skating Club will spend about $70,000 a year on ice rental, and it is important to maintain that client. He further noted that 180 youth are in the skating programs plus the hockey programs and ice is used at all times of the day. . Mrs. Baker commented that a tree blocks the Arena message board. She also asked about the status of the funding campaign. Mr. Sharett said the original goal was met; however, as the project went on there were unexpected items to be funded and unfunded mandates to comply with. Mr. Sharett also noted that the Hobart and Bravo families have been tremendously generous in contributing to the funding. There being no further comments, Council adjourned at 8:44 p.m. ____________/s/_____________ __________________/s/_______________ President of Council Clerk of Council |