June 4, 2001
MINUTES OF COUNCIL
A regular session of Troy City Council was held Monday, June 4, 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
The Clerk gave a summary of the May 21, 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:
BUILDINGS, STREETS & SIDEWALKS COMMITTEE: Mrs. Baker, Chairman, reported as follows: 1) Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing the Director of Public Service & Safety to advertise for bids and enter into a contract for the 2001 paving program in an amount not to exceed $559,500, with $35,000 from the WWTP budget, $4,000 from the Cemetery budget, $20,500 from the Park budget and $500,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund budget. 2) Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing the Director of Public Service & Safety to advertise for bids and enter into a contract for the catch basin repair/replacement program at a cost not to exceed $60,000. 3) Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing the Director of Public Service & Safety to submit application for $101,000 in FY 2001-02 CDBG Formula Grant program for projects of:
$25,000 for Phase 3 of the window replacement program at Garden Manor Apts.
$35,000 for a Downtown Business District Revitalization program of low cost loans.
$30,500 for architectural master planning and remodeling at the Lincoln Community Center
$ 1,000 Fair Housing allocation
$ 9,500 for program administration
Reports signed by Howe, Saxton and Baker.
FINANCE COMMITTEE: Mr. Beamish, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends emergency legislation be prepared authorizing the bidding for deposit of public funds for 5 years (recently increased from a 2-year period) for $1,000 in inactive deposits, $10,000,000 in active deposits, and $50,000,000 in interim deposits.
Report signed by Douglas, Mercer and Beamish.
LAW & ORDINANCE COMMITTEE: Mr. Douglas, Chairman, reported as follows: 1) Committee recommends Ordinance No. O-10-01, amending the development plan for Stouder Center, be approved. 2) Committee recommends Ordinance No. O-11-01, the rezoning of part of the Edgewater Subdivision, be denied.
Reports signed by Mercer, Saxton and Douglas.
UTILITIES COMMITTEE: Mr. Mercer, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing payment to DPLE in an amount not to exceed $25,000 for the installation of the 3-phase primary electric service at the Paul G. Duke Park to accommodate the later installation of an irrigation system and more lighting.
Report signed by Baker, Bretland and Mercer.
RESOLUTION NO. R-16-01
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO, TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR A PROGRAM INVOLVING GENERAL PAVING AND THE PAVING OF CITY STREETS AND PARK AREAS
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mrs. Baker moved for suspension of three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Mercer.
Yes: Saxton, Bretland, Douglas, Baker, Beamish, Howe and Mercer.
No: None.
Mr. Mercer moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mrs. Saxton.
Yes: Bretland, Douglas, Baker, Beamish, Howe, Mercer and Saxton.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED
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RESOLUTION NO. R-17-01
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO, TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO CONTRACT A CONTRACT FOR THE REPAIR OF CATCH BASINS
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mrs. Baker moved for suspension of three readings. Motion seconded by Mrs. Saxton.
Yes: Douglas, Baker, Beamish, Howe, Mercer, Saxton and Bretland.
No: None.
Mr. Howe moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Beamish.
Yes: Baker, Beamish, Howe, Mercer, Saxton, Bretland and Douglas.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. R-18-01
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO DPLE FOR ELECTRIC SERVICE AT DUKE PARK
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mrs. Saxton moved for suspension of three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Douglas.
Yes: Beamish, Howe, Mercer, Saxton, Bretland, Douglas and Baker.
No: None.
Mrs. Saxton moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Beamish.
Yes: Howe, Mercer, Saxton, Bretland, Douglas, Baker and Beamish.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. R-19-01
RESOLUTION ESTIMATING THE AGGREGATE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF PUBLIC FUNDS TO BE AWARDED AS DEPOSITS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mr. Beamish moved for suspension of three readings. Motion seconded by Mrs. Baker.
Yes: Mercer, Saxton, Bretland, Douglas, Baker, Beamish and Howe.
No: None.
Mr. Beamish moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Mercer.
Yes: Saxton, Bretland, Douglas, Baker, Beamish, Howe and Mercer.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. R-20-01
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO, TO FILE APPLICATION FOR THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
This Resolution was given first title reading.
Mrs. Baker moved for suspension of three readings. Motion seconded by Mrs. Saxton.
Yes: Bretland, Douglas, Baker, Beamish, Howe, Mercer and Saxton.
No: None.
Mr. Beamish moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mrs. Baker.
Yes: Douglas, Baker, Beamish, Howe, Mercer, Saxton and Bretland.
No: None. RESOLUTION 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 on 5-7-01.
Given public hearing and second title reading on 5-21-01.
Given third title reading.
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Mr. Howe moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Douglas.
Yes: Baker, Beamish, Howe, Mercer, Saxton, Bretland and Douglas.
No: None. ORDINANCE ADOPTED
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 on 5-7-01.
Given public hearing and second title reading ON 5-21-01.
Given third title reading.
Mr. Douglas moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Howe.
Yes: None
No: Beamish, Howe, Mercer, Saxton and Bretland, Douglas and Baker.
No: None. ORDINANCE FAILED ADOPTION
ORDINANCE NO. O-13-01
ORDINANCE CHANGING ZONING FOR A 23.383 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED IN CONCORD TOWNSHIP IN THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO, FROM OC-1, OFFICE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, TO R-7, MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
This Ordinance was given first title reading.
COMMENTS OF MAYOR: The Mayor commented that there was good attendance at the Memorial Day ceremonies at the Veterans' Memorial and expressed appreciation for all the work by City employees associated with the 25th annual Strawberry Festival.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
-Mr. Douglas suggested that next year there be more public notice and signs regarding animals, other than assistance animals, being prohibited from the levee/festival area during the Strawberry Festival.
-Mr. Mercer commented that he felt police officers should be wearing reflective vests to assure better visibility when directing traffic for events that have a lot of traffic, such as the Strawberry Festival.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS: Pat Jacomet, 1950 Jillane Drive, stated he represented the North Concord Home Owners Association, and presented Council with information noting their concern with the rezoning provided by O-13-01. Mr. Jacomet stated the homeowners understood there would be a public hearing on the request at the next Council meeting, and they would have additional comments at that time.
PRESENTATIONS: Fire Chief John Denney provided an update on Fire Department activities, including the additional workload associated with the Strawberry Festival. The Chief commented that, overall, total runs are slightly down this year, but he anticipated an overall increase by year-end.
To a question about safety raised by the North Concord Home Owners regarding a pending rezoning, the Chief stated that the Fire Department works closely with the Engineering Division in reviewing developments and plats and commented that the City would not permit development below standards. In response to a question regarding the need for additional staffing, the Chief stated staffing was sufficient even if the proposed development at SR55/I-75 proceeds; of course, future staffing requests would be depending on additional growth and/or the area of the growth.
There being no further comments, Council adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
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President of Council
Clerk of Council