| November 15, 2004 MINUTES OF COUNCIL A regular session of Troy City Council was held Monday, November 15, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Members Present: Baker, Clark, Douglas, Hutchinson, Mercer and Saxton. Upon motion of Mrs. Saxton, seconded by Mr. Hutchinson, Mr. Wise was excused from this meeting by unanimous roll call vote Presiding Officer: William F. Lohrer, President of Council Others Present: Michael L. Beamish, Mayor Richard L. Cultice, Auditor David E. Anderson, Director of Public Service and Safety INVOCATION was given by Council member Saxton. PUBLIC HEARING: At 7:02 p.m. Mr. Lohrer declared open a public hearing on O-46-04. - Tim Logan, 260 Seneca, for the applicant, commented the Planning Commission has recommended the rezoning and he hopes that Council will support it. - Roy McGraw, 380 Monroe-Concord Road, stated he hunts in the area of the land proposed for rezoning and was concerned that construction might push deer out of the area. Council Member Mercer noted that the area proposed for the rezoning is in the City and hunting is not permitted on that land. There being no further comments, at 7:05 p.m., Mr. Lohrer declared this public hearing closed. MINUTES: The Clerk gave a summary of the November 1, 2004 meeting of Council. There were no corrections or additions. 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 that Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing payment in the amount of $65,958 to Miami Valley Lighting for street lights and installation on Town Parke Drive, with it further recommended that the legislation be presented as an emergency measure so the lights could be installed without delay. Report signed by Douglas, Hutchinson and Baker. RECREATION & PARKS COMMITTEE: Mr. Hutchinson, reported that Committee has again discussed elements of the aquatic center, does not recommend that a project manager or project inspector be authorized, rather staff will be depended upon to provide management and inspection. Committee further recommended that legislation be prepared increasing the authorization for the project by $100,000 (to a total of $3,800,000) as the childrens pool is being added and to provide sufficient contingency for the project. Committee requested the legislation be prepared as an emergency measure so not delay the project. Committee also noted that the fence style/cost will be reviewed (copy of report attached to original minutes) Report signed by Saxton and Hutchinson. Discussion. Mrs. Baker noted that the costs submitted by staff for the fence were only a guess and not a firm estimate. AUDIENCE COMMENTS – COMMITTEE REPORTS OR AGENDA ITEMS: Jerry Stichter, 467 W. Staunton Road, commented he did not feel the Recreation & Parks Committee report reflected his research about the cost of the fence installation at the Marietta pool or who/what prompted the request for additional funds and asked the report be amended to reflect his comments. RESOLUTION NO. R-68-04 RESOLUTION INCREASING THE CONSTRUCTION COST ALLOCATION OF THE NEW AQUATIC CENTER AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY This Resolution was given first title reading. Mrs. Saxton moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Mercer. Yes: Douglas, Mercer, Saxton, Baker, Hutchinson and Clark. No: None. 11-15-04 Page Two Mrs. Saxton moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Hutchinson. Yes: Mercer, Saxton, Baker, Hutchinson, Clark and Douglas. No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. R-69-04 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR STREET LIGHTING TO MIAMI VALLEY LIGHTING AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY This Resolution was given first title reading. Mr. Hutchinson moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mrs. Baker. Yes: Saxton, Baker, Hutchinson, Clark, Douglas and Mercer. No: None. Mrs. Baker moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Hutchinson. Yes: Baker, Hutchinson, Clark, Douglas, Mercer and Saxton. No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. O-46-04 AN ORDINANCE CHANGING ZONING FOR 10.92 ACRES, LOCATED IN THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO, FROM M-2, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT, TO A COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT This Ordinance was given first title reading. COMMENTS BY MAYOR: The Mayor noted that the Veterans Day ceremonies were well received and he attended the most recent Hall of Fame recognition and induction of Patricia and Thomas Robinson, and the late Katherine Shilling and Stephen D. Hamilton. The Mayor commented that a representative of the veterans organizations had recently asked Council to provide a “vanity” naming of Main Street through Troy for the veterans. Because of the confusion that could exist even with a vanity name on Main Street, the Mayor suggested the vanity name be applied to Staunton Road as Veterans Memorial Parkway (possibly from Adams Street to Market Street) due to the close proximity to Veterans Memorial Park in Riverside Cemetery. The Mayor stated he felt the name would recognize past, present and future veterans, and noted he had reviewed this with school officials and received support for the vanity name. The vanity name does not impact actual addresses. COMMENTS OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Mr. Lohrer assigned the vanity naming Veterans Memorial Parkway to the Buildings, Streets & Sidewalks Committee. COMMENTS BY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY: Mr. Anderson stated that the most recent Leadership Troy class (of which he is a member) is working to provide a New Year’s Eve alcohol free celebration for the community and the group is looking for volunteers. He noted there will be venues and activities for all ages. Mr. Anderson further commented: work on the aquatic center continues on schedule; there will be a public informational meeting on the Comprehensive Plan on Dec. 2 at 7 pm at the High School cafeteria. COMMENTS BY STAFF. Chief Phelps announced that a series of public meetings on the Troy Policing Initiative have been scheduled for the four Wards as follows, with all meetings at 7 pm: 12-9 Hook School 12-16 Cookson School 1-6 Concord School 1-13 VanCleve COUNCIL COMMENTS: Mr. Mercer asked that Heywood School be considered for a meeting on the Troy Policing Initiative program rather than Concord School. 11-15-04 Page Three AUDIENCE COMMENTS: - Elmer Jordan, 2685 Brookview Drive, asked that the agenda be published in the newspaper a few days ahead of the meeting. - Mr. Jordan commented that as a member of the Historical Society, he usually does not support the demolition of buildings, but since the owner of the Montgomery Printing Building did not meet his commitment to improve the building and the building has deteriorated it should be torn down. He asked about the cost to the City for demolition. Mr. Anderson stated that the City advances the cost of the work and can be reimbursed via the assessment process. (Mr. Lohrer commented that he wonders why people see a building deteriorate and do nothing until it is said the building will be torn down.) - Mr. Jordan commented he would still like to see Erie Canal lock 13 saved. He stated the area around the lock is in the City and is maintained deplorable at the lock and bike path, and he would like to see any action to save it. Mr. Anderson stated the land is not in the City and noted that the grants Mr. Jordan mentioned are tied to economic development. - Jerry Stichter, 467 W. Staunton Road, thanked the City for fixing sidewalks in front of City Hall. There being no further business, Council adjourned at 7:52 p.m. ________________/s/________________ _______________/s/_____________________ President of Council Clerk of Council |