May 7, 2001
MINUTES OF COUNCIL
A regular session of Troy City Council was held Monday, May 7, 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 & Safety
W. McGregor Dixon, Jr., Director of Law
R. Craig Helmer, Auditor
The Clerk gave a summary of the April 16, 2001, minutes of Council. There were no corrections or additions to these minutes. Upon motion of Mrs. Saxton, seconded by Mrs. Baker, these minutes were approved by unanimous roll call vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
BUILDINGS, STREETS & SIDEWALKS COMMITTEE: Mrs. Baker, Chairman, reported as follows: 1) Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing the final assessments for Phase I of the downtown sidewalk program; that legislation be prepared for the Resolution of Necessity for Phase II of the downtown sidewalk program; and because the start of Phase II of the downtown sidewalk program will be delayed beyond this year, that Council consider moving the $55,000 in CDBG funds that had been applicable to this project towards the Floral Avenue roadway/Dixie Ave. storm sewer project. 2) Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing an additional agreement with the firm of E. Lynn App & Assoc. for additional design work/contract management for the City Hall Renovation project, phases II and III at a cost not to exceed $34,000.
Reports signed by Howe, Saxton and Baker
LAW & ORDINANCE COMMITTEE: Mr. Douglas, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing amendments to the RLF Plan, adopted in 1990, to be consistent with the current and future Plans of the State and Federal governments regarding RLF.
Report signed by Mercer, Saxton and Douglas.
UTILITIES: Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing an agreement with DPL Energy Resources, Inc. in the amount of $40,500 for consulting services (which amount will not be paid if the City does not change electric generator suppliers prior to 12-31-03) and in the amount of $38,700 for Entelligence (monitoring services).
Report signed by Baker, Bretland and Mercer.
RESOLUTION NO. R-12-01
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO, TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH E. LYNN APP & ASSOCIATES FOR CITY HALL RENOVATION PHASES II AND III
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mrs. Saxton moved for suspension of three readings. Motion seconded by Mrs. Baker.
Yes: Saxton, Bretland, Beamish, Baker, Mercer, Howe and Douglas.
No: None.
Mrs. Saxton moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mrs. Baker.
Yes: Bretland, Beamish, Baker, Mercer, Howe, Douglas and Saxton.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. R-13-01
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVOLVING LOAN FUND PLAN IN THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO
This Resolution was given first title reading.
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Mr. Howe moved for suspension of three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Douglas.
Yes: Beamish, Baker, Mercer, Howe, Douglas, Saxton and Bretland.
No: None.
Mr. Douglas moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Beamish.
Yes: Baker, Mercer, Howe, Douglas, Saxton, Bretland and Beamish.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. R-14-01
RESOLUTION DECLARING THE NECESSITY OF CONSTRUCTING SIDEWALKS IN THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mrs. Saxton moved for suspension of three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Howe.
Yes: Mercer, Howe, Douglas, Saxton, Bretland, Beamish and Baker.
No: None.
Mrs. Baker moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Mercer.
Yes: Howe, Douglas, Saxton, Bretland, Beamish, Baker and Mercer.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. R-15-01
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO, TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH DPL ENERGY RESOURCES
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mrs. Saxton moved for suspension of three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Beamish.
Yes: Douglas, Saxton, Bretland, Beamish, Baker, Mercer and Howe.
No: None.
Mrs. Saxton moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mrs. Baker.
Yes: Saxton, Bretland, Beamish, Baker, Mercer, Howe and Douglas.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED
ORDINANCE NO. O-9-01
ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR SIDEWALKS
This Ordinance was given first title reading.
Mrs. Baker moved for suspension of three readings. Motion seconded by Mrs. Saxton.
Yes: Bretland, Beamish, Baker, Mercer, Howe, Douglas and Saxton.
No: None.
Mrs. Saxton moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mrs. Baker.
Yes: Beamish, Baker, Mercer, Howe, Douglas, Saxton and Bretland.
No: None. ORDINANCE ADOPTED
ORDINANCE NO. O-10-01
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR OUTLOT 235 IN THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO REGARDING STOUDER CENTER
This Ordinance was given first title reading.
ORDINANCE NO. O-11-01
ORDINANCE CHANGING ZONING FOR PART OF INLOT 7167 IN THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO, FROM R-3, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO R-4, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
This Ordinance was given first title reading.
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COMMENTS OF MAYOR: The Mayor commented that he's been advised that needed improvements to railroad crossing should start the first week of May.
COMMENTS OF SERVICE & SAFETY DIRECTOR: Mr. Wolke introduced newly appointed Personnel Director Mark Cundiff.
COMMENTS OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Mr. Lohrer stated he has met with Concord Twp. Trustee Bob Shook regarding extending the bike path.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
.Mr. Beamish announced DARE graduations.
.Mr. Bretland stated he questioned the extension of the downtown sidewalk program with the existing design, and suggested there be more meetings with merchants/property owners to explain the project and ascertain their opinions. (Mayor Jenkins stated that numerous meetings were held before the project started and the design was determined, and he wanted to be part of any future discussions on this project.)
.Regarding an e-mail Mrs. Baker sent concerning difficulty a citizen on a walker had getting around on the pavers, Mrs. Baker clarified that because the sidewalks were crowded due to the attendance of Presentation Weekend, the citizen was forced to try to walk on the pavers and had difficulty maneuvering the pavers.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS: Roger Argabright, Southview Drive, expressed displeasure in not hearing the siren system (outdoor warning system) inside his house.
PRESENTATIONS: Tom Tingley, Director of the REC, stated that with additional funding provided by the City, some of the planned renovations have started, and attendance is good at REC events.
Carri Walters, Director of Troy Main Street, gave an update including accomplished items: Board development/training, attended conferences, participated in a number of events, and has participated in a number of projects including the parking opinion survey. She also announced that Main Street has received a grant from The Troy Foundation to work with the City Beautification Committee to have planters downtown, and ways for Main Street to partner with the University of Phoenix are being explored.
There being no further comments, Council adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
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