| May 16, 2005 MINUTES OF COUNCIL A regular session of Troy City Council was held Monday, May 16, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Members Present: Baker, Clark, Douglas, Hutchinson and Wise. A motion was made by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Wise, and approved by unanimous roll call vote to excuse Mrs. Saxton from this meeting. A motion was made by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Clark, and approved by unanimous roll call vote to excuse Mr. Mercer from this meeting Presiding Officer: William F. Lohrer, President of Council Pro Tem Others Present: Michael L. Beamish, Mayor David E. Anderson, Director of Public Service and Safety W. McGregor Dixon, Jr., Director of Law INVOCATION was given by Council member Clark. MINUTES: The Clerk gave a summary of the April 18, 2005, meeting of Council. There were no corrections or additions. Upon motion of Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Douglas, these minutes were approved by unanimous roll call vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Law & Ordinance Committee: Mr. Wise reported that Committee had met to consider a request that builders/ developers be permitted to place directional signs in the public right-of-way so persons could locate the homes in certain developments. Committee did not support approval of this request; rather, they are concerned with the “litter” of signs that do appear in the public right-of-way illegally and requests that staff be diligent in enforcing current Ordinance provisions prohibiting use of the public right-of-way. Report signed by Wise. Recreation & Parks Committee: Mr. Wise, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing the Board of Park Commissioners to advertise for bids and enter into a contract for replacement restrooms on the back nine of Miami Shores Golf Course at a cost not to exceed $30,000. Report signed by Hutchinson and Wise. RESOLUTION NO. R-29-05 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE RESTROOM REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT MIAMI SHORES GOLF COURSE This Resolution was given first title reading. COMMENTS OF MAYOR. Mayor Beamish commented that during the past weekend there were many events including: setting a Guinness world record of building the world’s largest strawberry shortcake, a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology organized by Council member Baker in her position with the Hobart Institute, and the rededication of the Sound Chamber sculpture (corner of N. Market and Staunton Road) with a concert. The Mayor noted that the current week’s events will include the dedication the vanity naming of Veterans Parkway (between Adams Street and Market Street), national DARE Day, and the Sculptures on the Square event. COMMENTS OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY: Mr. Anderson noted that representatives of the Police Department wished to make a comment. Officer Baker and Captain Long, members of the Honor Guard of FOP Lodge 58, thanked City officials for attending the recent Police Officer Memorial Ceremony at the Miami County Court House. COMMENTS OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL. .Mr. Clark (a retired Police Officer) commented that he attended the Police Officers Memorial and was pleased with the attendance. He also commented that he is hopeful that an Arts District will be established. .Mrs. Baker stated she appreciated the support and responsiveness of staff during the weekend for the Hobart Institute event. Mrs. Baker asked about a tour of the Cemetery Maintenance Building. Mr. Anderson advised that would be scheduled after the activity of preparing for Memorial Day. May 16, 2005 Page Two AUDIENCE COMMENTS: Lester Conard, 1210 S. Clay Street, spoke regarding the option of the City establishing a Pay As You Throw (PAYT) program for the handling of refuse, stating he did not feel it appropriate that citizens not be allowed to use trash cans and be required to purchase trash bags from the City. Mr. Lohrer advised that the PAYT program is in the early stages of an idea for discussion purposes by Council and he believes there will be much dialogue on the subject. There being no further business, Council adjourned at 7:29 p.m. ______________/s/_________________ ___________________/s/________________ President of Council Clerk of Council |