| January 17, 2006 MINUTES OF COUNCIL A regular session of Troy City Council was held Tuesday, January 17, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Members Present: Baker, Clark, Douglas, Harrah, Kendall, Mercer and Saxton. Presiding Officer: William F. Lohrer, 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 Rev. Carpenter, St. John’s United Church of Christ MINUTES: The Clerk gave a summary of the January 3, 2006, meeting of Council. Mrs. Baker asked that the minutes reflect of January 3 be corrected to reflect the following: That Mrs. Baker was the member of Council who requested a workshop regarding the Sunshine Law. That Mrs. Baker requested that the vote which had been taken on the Sunshine Law issue by e-mail be stated in a roll call vote at the meeting and that such request was ignored. There were no further corrections or additions. Upon motion of Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Clark, the minutes were approved as corrected by unanimous roll call vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Buildings, Streets and Sidewalks Committee. Mr. Douglas, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing the Director of Public Service and Safety to advertise for bids and enter into a contract for the replacement of the roof of the Water Treatment Plant at a cost not to exceed $300,000. Report signed by Clark, Kendall and Douglas. Law & Ordinance Committee. Mrs. Saxton, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared to accept the final plat of Hawk’s Nest Subdivision Section One, the vacation of the former final plat of Section One of Hawk’s Nest, the dedication of right-of-way, accepting fees-in-lieu of dedicated green space, and oversizing (water line not to exceed $120,000 and sewer line not to exceed $90,000). Committee noted that a new developer has purchased the initial Hawk’s Nest, combined it with adjacent land, presented a plat that will have less density and larger lots, the plat provides a better roadway plan than the initial plat, a “no build zone”, or buffer, of 25’ will be around adjacent properties to protect them, and the plat must handle its storm water management. Report signed by Douglas, Mercer and Saxton. Personnel Committee: Mr. Kendall, Chairman, reported that Committee supports the appointment of Richard H. Burns to the Administrative Board of Appeals for term ending Dec. 31, 2010. A motion was made by Mr. Kendall, seconded by Mr. Clark, to approve the appointment of Mr. Burns as requested by the Mayor. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. Safety & Health Committee. Mr. Harrah, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends emergency legislation be prepared authorizing a one-year contract (with a one-year renewal) with Staunton Twp. for the City providing fire and EMS services, with the Township paying $94,678.87 for 2006. As the current agreement expired 12-31-05, committee recommended the legislation be presented as an emergency measure, and committee noted that a one-year agreement is recommended to assure the City is not subsidizing the service in view of rising operational costs. Report signed by Baker, Saxton and Harrah. Utilities Committee. Mrs. Baker, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing the Director of Public Service and Safety to advertise for bids and enter into a contract for the installation the extra high service water booster station at a cost not to exceed $105,000. Committee noted that Council had authorized the procurement of the booster station, with a contract awarded in the amount of $177,865. The installation was budgeted at $50,000; however, the construction estimate is now $105,000 with that estimate reflecting increased costs in construction materials and projects. Report signed by Harrah, Mercer and Baker. January 17, 2006 Page Two There were no audience comments regarding Committee Reports or Agenda. RESOLUTION NO. R-1-06 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ROOF ON THE WATER PLANT This Resolution was given first title reading. Mr. Douglas moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Clark. Yes: Harrah, Douglas, Clark, Baker, Saxton, Mercer and Kendall. No: None. Mr. Clark moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mrs. Saxton. Yes: Douglas, Clark, Baker, Saxton, Mercer, Kendall and Harrah. No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. R-2-06 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE EXTRA HIGH SERVICE WATER BOOSTER STATION This Resolution was given first title reading. Mrs. Baker moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Kendall. Yes: Clark, Baker, Saxton, Mercer, Kendall, Harrah and Douglas. No: None. Mrs. Saxton moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mrs. Baker. Yes: Baker, Saxton, Mercer, Kendall, Harrah, Douglas and Clark. No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. R-3-06 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH STAUNTON TOWNSHIP TO PROVIDE FIRE AND EMS PROTECTION AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY This Resolution was given first title reading. Mr. Harrah moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mrs. Saxton. Yes: Saxton, Mercer, Kendall, Harrah, Douglas, Clark and Baker. No: None. Mr. Kendall moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Clark. Yes: Mercer, Kendall, Harrah, Douglas, Clark, Baker and Saxton. No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. O-2-06 AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE PRIOR PLAT OF SECTION ONE OF HAWK’S NEST, ACCEPTING THE FINAL PLAT OF SECTION ONE OF HAWK’S NEST SUBDIVISION, DEDICATING RIGHT OF WAY, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF WATER LINE AND SEWER OVERSIZING, AND ACCEPTING FEES IN LIEU OF GREEN SPACE IN THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO This Ordinance was given first title reading. Mrs. Saxton moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Clark. Yes: Kendall, Harrah, Douglas, Clark, Baker, Saxton and Mercer. No: None. Mr. Clark moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mrs. Saxton. Yes: Harrah, Douglas, Clark, Baker, Saxton, Mercer and Kendall. No: None. ORDINANCE ADOPTED January 17, 2006 Page Three COMMENTS OF MAYOR. The Mayor noted: 1) The 100th anniversary, of the local Redmen’s Lodge, commenting that they have been in the same downtown location for 95 years; 2) The Citizens of Community Values (CCV) organization is recognizing Troy for the efforts taken to close a sexually oriented business. CCV will present the City with the first annual Celebration Award in February. 3) On behalf of himself and Council President Lohrer, who are two members of the King Team, the Mayor expressed appreciation for those who participated in the celebrations recognizing Dr. King. 4) The Mayor read a tribute to Dr. King. COUNCIL PRESIDENT COMMENTS. Mr. Lohrer also noted the very nice events honoring Dr. Martin Luther King. COUNCIL COMMENTS: -Mr. Clark asked Mr. Mercer to again highlight the in-kind services of the companies that volunteer for Operation Cloverleaf. Mr. Mercer stated that Greentech Corp., Ever-Green Turf and Landscape, Mercer Group, Inc., Andersons Lawn and Tree Tech, Quality Lawn and Landscape, Shields Lawn Tamers, Achterberg Lawn Services, and Tree Care, Inc. have formed a public-partnership with the City, and the companies have donated over $106,000 in in-kind services to maintain the SR41/I-75 interchange in the last 2.5 years. He noted that when the project was started eight of the 11 companies he contacted agreed to participate. He further commented that he hopes to secure private funding for more enhancements of the area based on a landscape plan. Mr. Mercer stated he would like to see some recognition for these companies that give back to the Community. -Mr. Mercer thanked Des Wolfe for his service to the community as a member of the BZA for a number of years. -Mr. Clark stated he has asked that legislation be prepared to regulate Sexually Oriented Businesses, and noted that the Director of Law had prepared draft legislation. Mr. Lohrer assigned the subject to the Law & Ordinance Committee. Mrs. Saxton asked about regulating videos, and Mr. Dixon stated this may not regulate every store that may sell some video that is objectionable. -Mr. Kendall thanked the Public Works Dept. for cleaning up trash left at a vacant residence. -Mr. Harrah thanked the King Team for their efforts and for handling a difficult circumstances when some individuals wanted to interfere with the scheduled parade. There being no further business, Council adjourned at 7:47 p.m. ________________/s/________________ _________________/s/___________________ President of Council Clerk of Council |