February 5, 2001
MINUTES OF COUNCIL
A regular session of Troy City Council was held Monday, February 5, 2001, at 7:30 p.m. in the basement level meeting room of City Hall (temporary meeting place).
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 and Safety
W. McGregor Dixon, Jr., Director of Law
R. Craig Helmer, Auditor
The Clerk gave a summary of the January 16, 2001, minutes of Council. There were no corrections or additions to these minutes. Upon motion of Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mrs. Saxton, these minutes were approved by unanimous roll call vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
FINANCE: Mr. Beamish, Chairman, reported as follows: 1) Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing payment to the Miami County Health District to be equivalent to the millage amount paid by other entities in Miami County (other than Piqua), with this amount being $183,176 for 2001, and that a one-time payment of $67,292 be authorized to the Miami County Health District to reimburse 1/3 of the moving expenses incurred in 2000 when the offices located inside Troy. (copy of entire report attached to original minutes.) 2) Committee recommends legislation be prepared accepting the application of BVB Investments, Inc. for a $50,000 loan from the City's RLF fund to establish a "Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers" restaurant. 3) Committee recommends legislation be prepared providing 2001 funding to the Troy Development Council in the amount of $110,000 and funding to Troy Main Street (payable after April) in the amount of $93,900.
Reports signed by Douglas, Mercer and Beamish.
Mr. Beamish gave the oral report that the Finance Committee met prior to the Council meeting for the first budget review.
RECREATION & PARKS: Mr. Howe, Chairman, reported as follows: 1) Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing the Director of Public Service & Safety to enter into a contract for the air conditioning of the Hobart Arena (units & installation) at a total cost not to exceed $770,000. 2) Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing the Director of Public Service & Safety to enter into an agreement with Poggemeyer Design Group, Inc. in the amount of $60,000 for the concept design for the Stadium improvements.
Report signed by Beamish, Bretland and Howe.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2-01
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO, TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH POGGEMEYER DESIGN GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE TROY MEMORIAL STADIUM
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mr. Howe moved for suspension of three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Beamish.
Yes: Mercer, Saxton, Douglas, Baker, Bretland, Howe and Beamish.
No: None.
Mr. Howe moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Mercer.
Yes: Saxton, Douglas, Baker, Bretland, Howe, Beamish and Mercer.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. R-3-01
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 HOBART ARENA AIR CONDITIONING
This Resolution was given first title reading.
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Mr. Beamish moved for suspension of three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Bretland.
Yes: Douglas, Baker, Bretland, Howe, Beamish, Mercer and Saxton.
No: None.
Mrs. Saxton moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Howe.
Yes: Baker, Bretland, Howe, Beamish, Mercer, Saxton and Douglas.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. R-4-01
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO, TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI COUNTY GENERAL HEALTH DISTRICT FOR HEALTH SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR MOVING EXPENSES
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mrs. Baker moved for suspension of three readings. Motion seconded by Mrs. Saxton.
Yes: Bretland, Howe, Beamish, Mercer, Saxton, Douglas and Baker.
No: None.
Mr. Beamish moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Mercer.
Yes: Howe, Beamish, Mercer, Saxton, Douglas, Baker and Bretland.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. R-5-01
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO, TO CONTRIBUTE TO AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CITY
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mrs. Saxton moved for suspension of three readings. Motion seconded by Mrs. Baker.
Yes: Beamish, Mercer, Saxton, Douglas, Baker, Bretland and Howe.
No: None.
Mrs. Saxton moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Beamish.
Yes: Mercer, Saxton, Douglas, Baker, Bretland, Howe and Beamish.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. R-6-01
RESOLUTION APPROVING FUNDING TO TROY MAIN STREET, INC.
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mrs. Baker moved for suspension of three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Beamish.
Yes: Saxton, Douglas, Baker, Bretland, Howe, Beamish and Mercer.
No: None.
Mr. Beamish moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Howe.
Yes: Douglas, Baker, Bretland, Howe, Beamish, Mercer and Saxton.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. R-7-01
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF BVB INVESTMENTS, INC. FOR ASSISTANCE FROM THE CITY OF TROY'S CDBG ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVOLVING LOAN FUND
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mr. Beamish moved for suspension of three readings. Motion seconded by Mrs. Saxton.
Yes: Baker, Bretland, Howe, Beamish, Mercer, Saxton and Douglas.
No: None.
Mrs. Saxton moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Beamish.
Yes: Bretland, Howe, Beamish, Mercer, Saxton, Douglas and Baker.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED
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ORDINANCE NO. O-2-01
ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT THE APPLICATION FOR THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY CONTAINING 59.533 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, IN CONCORD TOWNSHIP TO THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO
This Ordinance was given first title reading.
COMMENTS OF MAYOR: Mayor Jenkins stated that members of the "Troy community band" are being sought. He also commented that he had met with representatives of UVMC and was advised that the profits of the hospital have improved and their 2000 revenues were double that of 1999.
COMMENTS OF COUNCIL:
. Mrs. Saxton asked the administration for assistance in stopping weekly newspapers being left in driveways.
. Mrs. Baker asked if there had been comments about Troy mail now being sent to Dayton for sorting and the removal
of the former "Troy mail only" mail box. It was stated that the Post Office officials believe that all mailing going to
Dayton for sorting is more efficient.
. Mrs. Saxton asked that the administration seek cooperation of newspapers in not leaving papers on front lawns and
driveways.
COMMENTS OF STAFF:
. Operations Superintendent S. Walter noted that while salt is not available to most communities due to a cave in at a
salt mine, it is believed Troy has an adequate supply of salt.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS:
-Charles Cochran, TDC, and Carri Walters, Troy Main Street, thanked the City for approving the individual funding requests for their agencies.
There being no further comments, Council adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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