| November 21, 2005 MINUTES OF COUNCIL A regular session of Troy City Council was held Monday, November 21, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Members Present: Baker, Clark, Douglas, Hutchinson, Kendall and Mercer. Upon motion of Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Clark, Mrs. Saxton was excused from this meeting by unanimous roll call vote. Presiding Officer: Ted S. Mercer, President of Council Pro Tem 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: An invocation was given by Council Member Mercer. INTRODUCTION: Mayor Beamish introduced the new members of the Youth Council and thanked the outgoing members. MINUTES: The Clerk gave a summary of the November 7, 2005, meeting of Council. There were no corrections or additions. Upon motion of Mr. Kendall, seconded by Mr. Hutchinson, the minutes were approved by unanimous roll call vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Buildings, Streets and Sidewalks Committee. Mrs. Baker, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing an amended agreement with Choice One Engineering for the design of the OPWC project of Ridge Avenue/Peters Road reconstruction so that the total agreement would be an amount not to exceed $88,475. It was noted that the amended agreement is to cover soil borings associated with the bridge replacement and to assist the City with legal descriptions for right of way acquisition. Committee recommended the legislation be prepared as an emergency measure to not delay the design work. Report signed by Douglas, Hutchinson and Baker. Discussion. Mrs. Baker commented that in response to a question she had received regarding some of this project located within the Township, she has discussed this with the City Engineer and has been advised that staff is aware a few hundred feet of the project will be in the Township so that the consistency and appearance of the project is maintained, but staff feels that with the small amount of roadway involved, the Township should not be charged for the work. Law & Ordinance Committee. Mr. Kendall reported that Committee recommends that Ordinance No. O-35-05, a rezoning of 636, 644 and 622 S. Market and 11 W Market to OR-1 be approved. Report signed by Kendall and Mercer. Personnel. Mr. Clark, Chairman, reported the following regarding personnel issues for 2006: > Committee recommends that legislation be prepared establishing the employee contribution for group health insurance for non-bargaining employees at 12% as of 1-1-2006 and at 13% as of 1-1-2007. Committee commented that such contribution amounts would be an appropriate share of premium and would establish a trend for contribution for all employees. > Committee recommends emergency legislation be prepared adjusting salary ranges for Non-Bargaining Unit Employees exempt from the provisions of FLSA by 3.5% as of 1-1-2006. Committee noted that such adjustment to the salary range will not constitute an automatic increase for any employee unless such employee is at the lower amount of the range. There had been a discussion regarding the bonus provision for exempt employeesowHow. Chairman Clark reported that he felt Council did not need to micro-manage those authorized to set the compensation; however, he felt that a guideline was discussed that generally non-bargaining unit employees should not receive an increase greater than 3.5% including any bonus. > Committee recommends emergency legislation be prepared adjusting the salaries for other regular Non-Bargaining Unit employees by 3.5% effective January 1, 2006. > For non full-time employees, Committee recommends emergency legislation be prepared that would provide for no increase in 2006 except for: November 21, 2005 Page two o 3.5% increases be granted for the Secretary to the Civil Service Commission and to the two year-round temporary positions in the Cemetery Department that routinely work at least 20 hours a week for 40 weeks a year. o That the part time clerk position in the Auditor’s Office be re-titled as part time Auditing Clerk at an hourly rate of $12.13 be established based on information from the City Auditor. o That at the time the incumbent in part-time position of Auditing Clerk in the Auditor’s Office vacates such position, the salary range of $12.13 - $15.75 be established. Report signed by Mercer and Clark. There were no audience comments regarding Committee Reports or Agenda. RESOLUTION NO. R-65-05 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDED AGREEMENHT WITH CHOICE ONE ENGINEERING FOR THE DESIGN OF THE RIDGE AVENUE/PETERS ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY This Resolution was given first title reading. Mrs. Baker moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Hutchinson. Yes: Baker, Hutchinson, Mercer, Kendall, Douglas and Clark. No: None. Mr. Hutchinson moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mrs. Baker Yes: Hutchinson, Mercer, Kendall, Douglas, Clark and Baker. No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. R-66-05 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARDS HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NOT MEMBERS OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY This Resolution was given first title reading. Mr. Clark moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Kendall. Yes: Mercer, Kendall, Douglas, Clark, Baker and Hutchinson. No: None. Mr. Clark moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Kendall. Yes: Kendall, Douglas, Clark, Baker, Hutchinson and Mercer. No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO O-36-05 AN AMENDED ORDINANCE CHANGING ZONING FOR INLOT 2254, 2314, 8709 AND PART OF OUTLOTS 43, 44, AND 129, LOCATED IN THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO, FROM M-2 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, R-5 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND R-6, TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO OR-1, OFFICE RESIDENCE ZONING This Ordinance was given first title reading on 10-17-05. Given public hearing and second title reading on 11-7-05. Given third title reading. Mrs. Baker moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Clark. Yes: Douglas, Clark, Baker, Hutchinson, Mercer and Kendall. No: None. ORDINANCE ADOPTED November 21, 2005 Page Three ORDINANCE NO. O-38-05 ORDINANCE FIXING SALARIES AND WAGES OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY This Ordinance was given first title reading. Mr. Clark moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Hutchinson. Yes: Douglas, Clark, Baker, Hutchinson, Mercer and Kendall. No: None. Mr. Clark moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Kendall. Yes: Clark, Baker, Hutchinson, Mercer, Kendall and Douglas. No: None. ORDINANCE ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. O-39-05 ORDINANCE FIXING SALARIES AND WAGES OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY This Ordinance was given first title reading. Mr. Douglas moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Hutchinson. Yes: Baker, Hutchinson, Mercer, Kendall, Douglas and Clark. No: None. Mr. Kendall moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Douglas. Yes: Hutchinson, Mercer, Kendall, Douglas and Clark. No: Baker . ORDINANCE ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. O-40-05 ORDINANCE FIXING SALARIES AND WAGES OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY This Ordinance was given first title reading. Mr. Clark moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Douglas. Yes: Mercer, Kendall, Douglas, Clark, Baker and Hutchinson. No: None. Mr. Clark moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Hutchinson. Yes: Kendall, Douglas, Clark, Baker, Hutchinson and Mercer. No: None. ORDINANCE ADOPTED COMMENTS OF MAYOR. The Mayor commented that a number of activities are planned for the coming weekend, including the illumination of the Holiday Tree and a free holiday concert. COMMENTS OF CITY AUDITOR: Mr. Cultice advised that the bond refinancing, authorized at the prior meeting, had an interest rate of just under 4% and will save the City approximately $525,000 over the life of the bonds. COMMENTS OF THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM. Mr. Mercer thanked those who participated in the Finance Committee budget review held just prior to the Council meeting. COMMENTS OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL. -Mrs. Baker asked if there is to be a tar sealer between concrete and asphalt on the newly completed Elm Street project and also asked if the seam in the center of the road, that appears to be rough, will hold up. November 21, 2005 Page Four AUDIENCE COMMENTS. Debra Stichter, 467 W. Staunton Road, noted the attendance of Council member-elect Jarrod Harrah. STAFF COMMENTS: Fire Chief Denney stated that the final inspection for the replacement of the roof on Station 1 has been conducted, with that project completed on time and under budget. Regarding the replacement of Station 2, the Chief advised that paperwork is being reviewed and an updated estimate is expected to be received this week, and that requests to Council for bidding authorization may be as early as January. There being no further business, Council adjourned at 7:47 p.m. _______________/s/_________________ _________________/s/___________________ President of Council Clerk of Council |