| December 5, 2005 MINUTES OF COUNCIL A regular session of Troy City Council was held Monday, December 5, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Members Present: Baker, Clark, Hutchinson, Kendall and Mercer. Upon motion of Mr. Hutchinson, seconded by Mr. Clark, Mrs. Saxton was excused from this meeting by unanimous roll call vote. Upon motion of Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Hutchinson, Mr. Douglas was excused from this meeting by unanimous roll call vote. 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: An invocation was given by Council President Lohrer. MINUTES: The Clerk gave a summary of the November 21, 2005, meeting of Council. There were no corrections or additions. Upon motion of Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Hutchinson, the minutes were approved by unanimous roll call vote. The Clerk gave a summary of the December 2, 2005, special meeting of Council. There were no corrections or additions. Upon motion of Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Kendall, the minutes were approved by unanimous roll call vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS: NONE There were no audience comments regarding Committee Reports or Agenda. RESOLUTIONS NONE ORDINANCES NONE COMMENTS OF MAYOR. Regarding the community coming together to help others, the Mayor commented that the Troy United Way has exceeded their goal and that a number of agencies and companies are working together to assist employees that will lose their jobs with the closing of the Troy MTPD plant. COMMENTS OF CITY AUDITOR: Mr. Cultice expressed his appreciation for the efforts of the Finance Committee and staff on the budget preparation and approval. STAFF COMMENTS: Donna Hormell, 8 S. Main, Pleasant Hill, Ohio, stated that she and her husband are owners in trust of the property at 1641 McKaig and are concerned about the Commerce Center Blvd. extension to McKaig as it will come within 35’ of their property line. Mrs. Hormell stated she had made some suggestions about this project and would be satisfied if the road were moved another 15’ East. Mrs. Hormell further commented that: she understands the property owners would have to construct a buffer, they feel their only recourse is legal action and publicity, and she will be tracking her property value to take action against the City when the value decreases. Mr. Anderson commented that he would discuss the project with the City Engineer to see if moving the roadway is possible and he would contact the Hormells later in the week when additional information is available. There being no further business, Council adjourned at 7:22 p.m. ______________/s/__________________ _______________/s/_____________________ President of Council Clerk of Council |