June 17, 2002

MINUTES OF COUNCIL

A regular session of Troy City Council was held Monday, June 17, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

Members Present: Baker, Beamish, Cultice, Mercer, Saxton and Wise.
Upon motion of Mrs. Saxton, seconded by Mr. Cultice, Mr. Bretland was excused from this meeting by unanimous roll call vote.

Presiding Officer: William F. Lohrer President of Council

Others Present: Peter E. Jenkins, Mayor
David E. Anderson, Director of Public Service & Safety
R. Craig Helmer, Auditor
W. McGregor Dixon, Jr., Director of Law

MINUTES: The Clerk gave a summary of the June 3, 2002 meeting of Council. There were no corrections or additions in this regard, and upon motion of Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Beamish, these minutes were approved by unanimous roll call vote.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
BUILDINGS, STREETS & SIDEWALKS: Mrs. Baker, Chairman, reported as follows: 1) Committee recommends legislation be prepared for the July 1 meeting to approve the following for the $103,000 the City will receive from the FY2002-03 CDBG Program:
$ 25,000 Phase 4, window replacement THOU program
30,000 Building work, Lincoln Com. Center
37,500 Work on Miami County Shelter, 18 E. Franklin ($20,400 exterior, $17,100 storm drainage)
1,000 Annual Fair Housing Donation
9,500 Program Adm.
2) Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing bidding for the roof replacement for the Central Service & Maintenance Facility at a cost not to exceed $350,000.
Reports signed by Cultice and Baker.

LAW & ORDINANCE. Mrs. Saxton, Chairman, reported that Committee has again reviewed O-22-02, has been advised by the Director of Law that due process is followed if a vehicle is ticketed, towed, and the owner notified after the towing has taken place, and Committee recommends the Ordinance be adopted.
Report signed by Beamish, Mercer and Saxton.
Discussion. Mrs. Baker asked if S. Stanfield in the area of Cobblestone and soccer field area on Trade Sq. were zoned residential or industrial. The Development Director commented that, without looking at the map, S. Stanfield is residential and Trade Square E & W and the adjacent soccer field may be industrial zones.

RESOLUTION NO. R-41-02
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ROOF ON THE CENTRAL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE FACILITY

This Resolution was given first title reading.

Mrs. Baker moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Cultice.
Yes: Beamish, Wise, Cultice, Mercer, Saxton and Baker.
No: None.
Mrs. Saxton moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Beamish.
Yes: Wise, Cultice, Mercer, Saxton, Baker and Beamish.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED

ORDINANCE NO. O-22-02
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 351.13 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO RELATED TO THE USE OF PUBLIC STREETS AND ALLEYS WITH RESPECT TO THE PARKING OF CERTAIN TYPES OF VEHICLES AND WATERCRAFT



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This Ordinance was given first title reading on 5-6-02.
Given second title reading on 5-20-02.
Given third title reading on 6-3-02.
Given fourth title reading.

Mrs. Saxton moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Beamish.
Yes: Beamish, Saxton, Wise, Cultice, Baker and Mercer.
No: None. ORDINANCE ADOPTED

ORDINANCE NO. O-27-02
AN ORDINANCE CHANGING ZONING FOR A 2.9 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED IN THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO, FROM M-2, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT, TO B-2, GENERAL BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICT.

This Ordinance was given first title reading.

COMMENTS OF MAYOR: Mayor Jenkins commented: 1) The University of Phoenix how has over 100 students, will be moving to the Troy Christian School campus this week, and the school is looking for a permanent location along the interstate. 2) He attended the installation for the new state officers for the FOE, which local organization generously contributes to local charities. 3) He was very impressed with the members of the Teen Leadership Troy class. 4) Thanked all the City employees for their efforts for the Strawberry Festival and all the volunteers who were involved in bringing the 25th Annual Police and Fire Games to Troy.

COMMENTS OF SERVICE & SAFETY DIRECTOR. Mr. Anderson commented: 1) He will be forwarding information to Council regarding a sidewalk program other than Streetscape. 2) He participated in the schools strategic planning session held June 17 and was pleased to see that the schools included the community in this process. 3) Based on the CDBG recommendation, the City is devoting 1/3 of these funds to the downtown.

COMMENTS OF CITY AUDITOR: Mr. Helmer commented: Troy retained the Aa2 rating for the bond issue and received a favorable audit by the State. In response to a question of Mr. Mercer, Mr. Helmer commented there are three Ohio communities that have a Aa3 rating, about 12 with an Aa1 rating, and 12-15 with a Aa2 rating.

COUNCIL COMMENTS:
In regard to the sound barrier walls now being placed along I-75 in Troy;
.Mr. Mercer stated that he had not been, and was not, in favor of the walls; the color of the concrete is not consistent, some residents along Dorset report that the sound has increased (which the City had warned would happen); he would like to know if ODOT would permit the City to paint the walls at a later date and if the paint would hold; and would the State permit the City to plant trees in the R/W next to the walls.
.Mayor Jenkins asked about the history of the walls, and it was stated that the City had opposed the walls but reversed that recommendation as most of the comments received favored the walls. It was also stated that the City recognized that if the City asked the state not to install the walls and then later wanted walls, they would have to be installed at the full cost of the City. Mr. Anderson was asked to obtain a response to Mr. Mercer's questions. The Mayor also noted that the City Beautification Committee has been working with ODOT on the aesthetics of the walls and interchange areas. It was suggested that the City Beautification Committee be asked to provide an update to Council at the July 1 meeting.

.Mrs. Baker asked why parking is prohibited so many days on streets to be paved. The Public Works Director said that the prohibition may be for three separate occasions - milling, paving and then sealing the asphalt at the curb to preclude moisture from getting under the new asphalt.
.Mrs. Saxton expressed appreciation for the thank you note from all the Raymath employees regarding the Enterprise Zone Agreement approved at the prior meeting.
.Mrs. Saxton asked for a status report on the McKaig Sidewalk.
.Mr. Mercer asked if there will be study to see if a traffic signal is warranted at Dorset and McKaig.

AUDIENCE COMMENTS:
.Lloyd Rowe, 385 W. Ross, commented that he has 35 years experience in the concrete business and stated: the discoloration of the sound barrier walls is due to the moisture from all the rain this spring, the color should be more consistent as the cement leaches out, it is possible to use chemicals to enhance the bleaching, and the walls would hold paint once they dry out.

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.John Cunningham (a THS student) asked what will be different about the Stadium once it is renovated, and was advised that there will be meeting rooms, more lockers, showers and restrooms.

PRESENTATION: Steve Dunn, Executive Director, PTCC (public access channel) reported that the new equipment funded by the City and The Troy Foundation was put on the air March 1, the equipment is working quite well, and they have produced four new shows including shows on the Strawberry Festival and WACO, which are being distributed nationwide.



There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.





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