| December 16, 2002 MINUTES OF COUNCIL A regular session of Troy City Council was held Monday, December 16, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Members Present: Cultice, Baker, Saxton, Beamish, Wise, Mercer, and Bretland. Presiding Officer: William F. Lohrer, President of Council Others Present: Peter E. Jenkins, Mayor David E. Anderson, Director of Public Service & Safety W. McGregor Dixon, Jr., Director of Law R. Craig Helmer, Auditor An invocation was given by Council President Lohrer. MINUTES: The Clerk gave a summary of the December 2, 2002 meeting of Council. There were no corrections or additions in this regard, and upon motion of Mrs. Saxton, seconded by Mrs. Baker, these minutes were approved by unanimous roll call vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS: FINANCE: Mr. Beamish, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing the 2003 funding for the Troy Development Council at $127,500 ($5,000 of amount from each Water and Sewer Funds, balance from General Fund). Committee noted that this is an increase of $17,500 from 2002, with the additional funding to be $2,500 for increased operation expenses, $6,000 half costs of European recruiting program, and $9,000 half costs related to current business and expansion program costs. Report signed by Cultice, Mercer and Beamish. Mr. Beamish gave the oral report that Committee will next meet on the 2003 budget on 12-18-02. LAW & ORDINANCE. Mrs. Saxton, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared to offer for lease a parcel of public property not need for a public purpose, with the property to be about 100'x100' in size and located south of Staunton Road and west of the railroad. Report signed by Beamish, Mercer and Saxton. PERSONNEL: Mr. Wise, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends that the extension of military leave benefits approved by O-28-01, be extended retroactive to 12-1-02 for a 12 month period as another City employee (Reservist) has been called to active military duty as a result of the terrorist acts of 9-11-01. Report signed by Baker, Beamish and Wise. RECREATION & PARKS: Mr. Bretland, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing the 2003 funding for the Troy REC at $40,000, which includes an additional $10,000 for years 2001, 2002 and 2003 for extraordinary building maintenance/repairs. Report signed by Saxton and Bretland, with member Wise abstaining to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest as he is a member of the REC Board. RESOLUTION NO. R-87-02 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE TROY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR THE CITY OF TROY This Resolution was given first title reading. Mr. Beamish moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Cultice. Yes: Baker, Wise, Beamish, Saxton, Cultice, Bretland, and Mercer. No: None. Mr. Beamish moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Mercer. Yes: Wise, Beamish, Saxton, Cultice, Bretland, Mercer and Baker. No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. R-88-02 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF RECREATION OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE RECREATION ASSOCIATION , INC., FOR RECREATION SERVICES This Resolution was given first title reading. 12-16-02 Page two Mrs. Saxton moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Bretland. Yes: Beamish, Saxton, Cultice, Bretland, Mercer, Baker and Wise. No: None. Mrs. Saxton moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mrs. Baker. Yes: Saxton, Cultice, Bretland, Mercer, Baker and Beamish. Abstain: Wise (to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest as he is a member of the REC Board) No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. R-89-02 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S COMMISSION FOR 2003 This Resolution was given first title reading. Mrs. Baker moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Beamish. Yes: Cultice, Bretland, Mercer, Wise, Baker, Beamish and Saxton. No: None. Mrs. Saxton moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mrs. Baker. Yes: Bretland, Mercer, Wise, Baker, Beamish, Saxton and Cultice. No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. O-52-02 ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. O-7-02, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. O-33-02, APPROPRIATING FUNDS NECESSARY FOR THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO, FOR THE YEAR 2002 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY This Ordinance was given first title reading. Mr. Beamish moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Cultice. Yes: Mercer, Wise, Baker, Beamish, Saxton, Cultice and Bretland. No: None. Mrs. Saxton moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Mercer. Yes: Wise, Baker, Beamish, Saxton, Cultice, Bretland and Mercer. No: None. ORDINANCE ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. O-53-02 ORDINANCE EXTENDING BENEFITS TO CITY EMPLOYEES WHO ARE CALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY This Ordinance was given first title reading. Mr. Wise moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mrs. Baker. Yes: Baker, Beamish, Saxton, Cultice, Bretland, Mercer and Wise. No: None. Mr. Bretland moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Wise. Yes: Beamish, Saxton, Cultice, Bretland, Mercer, Wise and Baker. No: None. ORDINANCE ADOPTED COMMENTS OF THE MAYOR: Mayor Jenkins commented as follows: 1) He is pleased with the DARE graduations. 2) He appreciates all the work and efforts by elected officials and employees to the benefit of the community. COMMENTS OF SERVICE & SAFETY DIRECTOR. Mr. Anderson commented as follows: 1) The Administration is anticipating adoption of the budget in January and has tightened expenditures. 12-16-02 Page Three AUDIENCE COMMENTS: Mr. Cochran, TDC President, thanked Council for the support of economic development efforts. Caleb Pierce, 410 N. Elm, stated he appreciated any efforts of Council regarding halting the Total Xposure business operation. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m. ______________/s/_____________ ______________/s/___________________ President of Council Clerk of Council |