| October 4, 2004 MINUTES OF COUNCIL A regular session of Troy City Council was held Monday, October 4, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Members Present: Baker, Clark, Douglas, Hutchinson, Mercer, Saxton and Wise. Presiding Officer: William F. Lohrer, President of Council Others Present: Michael L. Beamish, Mayor W. McGregor Dixon, Jr., Director of Law Richard L. Cultice, Auditor David E. Anderson, Director of Public Service and Safety INVOCATION was given by Council member Wise PRESENTATION: Tad Kowalski and Greg Tutusko, Representatives of the MT Display Corporation of America, presented a 24” HD television to the City of Troy in appreciation of over 15 years of support to the company. Water Plant Superintendent was presented his 2004 Operator Meritorious Award from the American Water Works Assoc. MINUTES: The Clerk gave a summary of the September 20, 2004 meeting of Council. There were no corrections or additions, and upon motion of Mrs. Saxton, seconded by Mr. Clark, these minutes were approved by unanimous roll call vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS: BUILDINGS, STREET & SIDEWALKS COMMITTEE: Mrs. Baker, Chairman, reported as follows: 1) Committee recommends a pilot garage demolition program be established, that $50,000 be budgeted for 2004, and that guidelines will include: income guidelines based on CDBG, program is demolition and not renovation, garage must be on a single-family owner-occupied property, garage must be condemnable, owners must submit three quotes, slabs or foundations will not be removed under the program and payment will be issued to the selected contractor/owner. 2) Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing application for the City’s 2005 OPWC project – the Ridge Avenue/Peters Road Improvement, with OPWC’s participation to be no more than $450,000 for the yet to be designed project, which is currently estimated at $1,129,000. 3) Committee recommends emergency legislation be prepared for the preliminary consent for ODOT to replace a bridge structure in 2005, which will be the culvert on Main at Norwich. It was noted that the City’s share will only be $65,000, but the State will close W. Main Street for a number of weeks to have the work done. Report signed by Douglas, Hutchinson and Baker. Discussion. Mr. Mercer asked if the estimate on the OPWC project is a staff estimate, and was told that is the case. Regarding the SR 41 project, Mr. Mercer asked if the City has any input as to the entire road not being closed at one time, and Mr. Anderson commented that staff will be contacting ODOT on this project but there is a severe drop off and as a safety factor it may be that the entire roadway will probably be closed. Mr. Douglas noted Committee discussed this in detail, with it recognized that ODOT ultimately has control over lane closing and when the project will be done. Mrs. Baker commented that there are a number of possible detours for the Westbrook area. LAW & ORDINANCE COMMITTEE: Mrs. Saxton, Chairman, reported as follows: 1) Committee recommends existing Ordinances be repealed governing the examination of and licensing of plumbers, electricians, and heating/ventilation/air conditioning contractors as a new State law requires this process to be handled by the State. Committee noted that the City could “register” such contractors, but the process would be redundant to that by the State, would seem to serve no purpose, and could provide an additional cost to the contractors. 2) Committee recommends legislation be prepared approving Enterprise Zone Agreement #27 with 3 Sigma, which company will have a new investment of $4,700,000 and provide ten new jobs after three years. Reports signed by Mercer, Wise and Saxton. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: Mr. Clark, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing an Agreement with Quality Systems Implementers, Inc. for supervisory training at a cost not to exceed $34,125. Report signed by Mercer, Saxton and Clark. Discussion: Mrs. Baker asked if this is a local company and was told it is. 10-4-04 Page Two RECREATION & PARKS COMMITTEE: Mr. Wise, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing the sale of the old portable basketball floor at the Hobart Arena with a minimum sale price of $5,000. Report signed by Hutchinson, Saxton and Wise. Jerry Stichter, 467 W. Staunton Road, regarding the OPWC Project, asked if the Township will be involved in the project for roadways such as for Timberlane or Diana Drive. Mr. Anderson stated the Township is not involved. RESOLUTION NO. R-58-04 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RECREATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO SELL THE OLD BASKETBALL FLOOR AT HOBART ARENA This Resolution was given first title reading. Mr. Wise moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Hutchinson. Yes: Clark, Wise, Baker, Mercer, Douglas, Hutchinson and Saxton. No: None. Mr. Wise moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Hutchinson. Yes: Wise, Baker, Mercer, Douglas, Hutchinson, Saxton and Clark. No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. R-59-04 RESOLUTION ADOPTING A GARAGE DEMOLITION PROGRAM This Resolution was given first title reading. Mr. Hutchinson moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Douglas. Yes: Baker, Mercer, Douglas, Hutchinson, Saxton, Clark and Wise. No: None. Mrs. Baker moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Douglas. Yes: Mercer, Douglas, Hutchinson, Saxton, Clark, Wise and Baker. No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. R-60-04 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH QUALITY IMPLEMENTERS, INC. FOR PURPOSES OF SUPERVISORY TRAINING This Resolution was given first title reading. Mr. Clark moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Mercer. Yes: Douglas, Hutchinson, Saxton, Clark, Wise, Baker and Mercer. No: None. Mr. Clark moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Hutchinson. Yes: Hutchinson, Saxton, Clark, Wise, Baker, Mercer and Douglas. No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. R-61-04 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR OHO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION (OPWC) FUNDS FOR THE RIDGE AVENUE/PETERS ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT This Resolution was given first title reading. Mrs. Baker moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mrs. Saxton. Yes: Saxton, Clark, Wise, Baker, Mercer, Douglas and Hutchinson. No: None. 10-4-04 Page Three Mrs. Baker moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Hutchinson. Yes: Clark, Wise, Baker, Mercer, Douglas, Hutchinson and Saxton. No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. R-62-04 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ENTERPRISE ZONE AGREEMENT #27 SUBMITTED BY 3 SIGMA CORPORATION AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY TO EXECUTE THE ENTERPRISE ZONE AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS This Resolution was given first title reading. Mrs. Saxton moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Wise. Yes: Wise, Baker, Mercer, Douglas, Hutchinson, Saxton and Clark. No: None. Mrs. Saxton moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Wise. Yes: Baker, Mercer, Hutchinson, Saxton, Clark and Wise. No: None. Abstain: Douglas (as his employer has a fiduciary relationship with the applicant for financing the project) RESOLUTION ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. O-41-04 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTERS 713, 725 AND 727 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO, CONCERNING ELECTRICIANS, PLUMBERS, AND HVAC CONTRACTORS This Ordinance was given first title reading. Mr. Wise moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Douglas. Yes: Mercer, Douglas, Hutchinson, Saxton, Clark, Wise and Baker. No: None. Mr. Wise moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mrs. Saxton. Yes: Douglas, Hutchinson, Saxton, Clark, Wise, Baker and Mercer. No: None. ORDINANCE ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. O-42-04 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO, TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ODOT’S DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF A ROADWAY STRUCTURE ON STATE ROUTE 41 (NEAR NORWICH ROAD) WITHIN THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY This Ordinance was given first title reading. Mrs. Baker moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Hutchinson. Yes: Hutchinson, Saxton, Clark, Wise, Baker, Mercer and Douglas. No: None. Mrs. Baker moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Hutchinson. Yes: Saxton, Clark, Wise, Baker, Mercer, Douglas and Hutchinson. No: None. ORDINANCE ADOPTED COMMENTS OF MAYOR: Mayor Beamish commented: 1) Four kiosks have been installed downtown and these will serve as “information” centers for the public. 2) He, the Director of Public Service and Safety, the City’s Economic Development Director, and the President of the Troy Development Council will be in Europe on a trade mission from Oct. 7-22 addressing Council’s first priority of Economic Development efforts. The Mayor stated that some of the trip will be in cooperation with other entities, including the Dayton Development Coalition. COMMENTS OF SERVICE & SAFETY DIRECTOR: Mr. Anderson commented: 1) With the First United Methodist Church, an agreement has been reached for City employees/vehicles to utilize the First Place parking lot behind City Hall, thereby freeing up on-street spaces. 2) Regarding the European Trade Mission, there are always questions as to cost and benefit. A delegation was sent to Europe one other time and that resulted in a $20 Million investment by Faurecia and 200 jobs, and that would seem to be a good return on investment. 10-4-04 Page Four COMMENTS BY COUNCIL: -Mrs. Baker commented: 1) A person from South Bend, Indiana had complimented Troy on its cleanliness and beauty. 2) Congratulations to Brower Stationers on their 60th anniversary. 3) Asked who will update information on the kiosks, and Mr. Anderson stated that will be coordinated with Troy Main Street. -Mr. Douglas stated he awaits hearing the good results from the Garage Demolition Program, and he congratulated Mrs. Saxton on her recognition by receiving the YWCA Women of Excellence Award. AUDIENCE COMMENTS: -Chuck Fox, Director of Troy Main Street, announced that the Troy Foundation has generously decided to again bring the “Sculptures on the Square” event to downtown Troy for three months in 2005, again with 20 sculptures. -John Evans, 14 W. Canal, asked that Main Street through Troy be called Veteran’s Memorial Parkway to honor all veterans, and commented he has been told that ODOT need not be involved in the request. Mr. Clark stated that Mr. Evans is well known in the community for efforts on behalf of veterans. It was clarified that the request is a “vanity” naming in addition to Main Street and not a name change that would cause addresses to be changed. -Lester Conard, 1210 S. Clay Street, asked about the sidewalk in front of City Hall that is uneven, and stated he feels that sidewalk should be addressed soon. Mr. Anderson stated it is to be part of the 2005 streetscape continuation. Mrs. Baker asked if the sidewalk could just be “lifted” as a temporary fix. -Charles Cochran, President of the Troy Development Council, regarding the Trade Mission to Europe, stated Ray Lapore of Edison State College will be part of the trip seeking partnership between Edison and Warrick University in England. He went on to explain that meetings are scheduled with parent companies of a number of Troy businesses, and there will be meetings with nine to 11 German companies that have expressed interest in entering the US marketplace. Mr. Cochran noted the focus will be on industries in the plastics and automotive markets, with an intent to build the foundation for on-going relationships. He then noted he had just returned from Japan and participated in meetings with four US Governors and high-ranking Japanese officials, and met with a number of Japanese industrial representatives. -Jerry Stichter, 467 W. Staunton Road, asked about the agreement extending water to the County and the rate County residents pay. Mr. Anderson noted there is an on-going agreement with a cap of 1 MGD water per day. Mr. Mercer noted that the City imposes only a 10% surcharge to the County and the County imposes any fees above that on their customers. Mr. Stichter inquired about the status of the water line to McKaig, with Mr. Anderson advising the line is currently stopped at Fenner Road for final disposition of route and easements. There being no further business, Council adjourned at 8:10 p.m. _______________/s/_________________ __________________/s/_________________ President of Council Clerk of Council |