October 15, 2007

MINUTES OF COUNCIL

A regular session of Troy City Council was held Monday, October 15, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

Members Present: Baker, Clark, Douglas, Harrah, Kendall, Mercer and Saxton.

Presiding Officer: Ted S. Mercer, President of Council Pro Tem

Others Present: Michael L. Beamish, Mayor
Patrick E. J. Titterington, Director of Public Service and Safety
W. McGregor Dixon, Jr., Director of Law
Richard L. Cultice, Auditor

INVOCATION: An invocation was given by Council President Pro Tem Mercer.

MINUTES: The Clerk gave a summary of the minutes of the October 1, 2007 meeting of Troy City Council. There were no corrections or additions to these minutes. A motion was made by Mr. Harrah, seconded by Mr. Clark, to approve these minutes. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.

The Clerk gave a summary of the minutes of the October 9, 2007 special meeting of Troy City Council. There were no corrections or additions to these minutes. A motion was made by Mr. Harrah, seconded by Mrs. Saxton, to approve these minutes. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

LAW & ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
Mrs. Saxton, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared to accept the final plat of Hawk’s Nest Subdivision Section 2 including dedication of right-of-way.
Report signed by Douglas, Mercer and Saxton.

RECREATION & PARKS COMMITTEE:
Mr. Clark, Chairman, provided a status report regarding the recommendation of the Recreation Board that Ordinances be amended to allow the sale of beer at the Hobart Arena, noting that Committee met on October 2, and will be scheduling another meeting on the subject in the near future.
Report signed by Baker, Saxton and Clark.
Mr. Clark stated that the next meeting would take place on October 23 at 5:00 p.m.

SAFETY & HEALTH COMMITTEE:
Mr. Harrah, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing the expenditure of $44,272.50 for mobile technology equipment (four mobile and two hand-held computers) for the Fire Department in that The Troy Foundation has provided a grant in that amount for the equipment.
Report signed by Baker, Saxton and Harrah.

COMMENTS REGARDING COMMITTEE REPORTS OR AGENDA ITEMS. None.



RESOLUTION NO. R-45-2007
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO PURCHASE MOBILE TECHNOLOGY FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT

This Resolution was given first title reading.

Mr. Clark moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Douglas.
Yes: Mercer, Saxton, Baker, Harrah, Douglas, Kendall and Clark.
No: None.
Mrs. Saxton moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Harrah.
Yes: Saxton, Baker, Harrah, Douglas, Kendall, Clark and Mercer.
No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED


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ORDINANCE NO. O-61-2007
ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE FINAL PLAT OF PLEASANT VIEW ESTATES SECTION FOUR IN THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO, AND DEDICATING RIGHT-OF-WAY

This Ordinance was given first title reading on September 17, 2007.
Given second title reading on October 1, 2007.
Given third title reading.

Mrs. Saxton moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Douglas.
Yes: Baker, Douglas, Kendall, Clark and Mercer.
No: Harrah and Saxton. ORDINANCE ADOPTED

ORDINANCE NO. O-69-2007
ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE FINAL PLAT OF HAWK’S NEST SUBDIVISION, SECTION 2 IN THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO AND DEDICATING A RIGHT-OF-WAY

This Ordinance was given first title reading.

Mrs. Saxton moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Kendall.
Yes: Harrah, Douglas, Kendall, Clark, Mercer, Saxton and Baker.
No: None.
Mr. Harrah moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Clark.
Yes: Douglas, Kendall, Clark, Mercer, Saxton, Baker and Harrah.
No: None. ORDINANCE ADOPTED


COMMENTS OF THE MAYOR.
Mayor Beamish stated there will be a pep rally on Prouty Plaza on 10-18 prior to the Troy-Piqua Football Game, on October 20; the Altrusa Club is holding a run for literacy on Oct. 20 at the Troy Community Park; and on October 20 the annual Halloween Parade for children will take place.
The Mayor also noted that the County public meeting regarding the replacement of the Adams Street Bridge will be held Oct. 31 at 6:30-8 pm at the Troy Junior High Cafeteria.

COMMENTS OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY: Mr. Titterington stated that the County’s October 31 meeting is the occasion for citizens to provide input as to the design of the bridge replacement. He also noted that a private company has been going throughout Troy selling water treatment products with the advertisement giving a false impression that the work involves the City.

COMMENTS OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL:
-Mr. Kendall asked about the format of the Adams Street Bridge open meeting. Mr. Titterington stated it will be an open forum, with citizens making written comments about the various designs.
-Mrs. Saxton stated she voted against Pleasant View Estates Section 4 based on comments she received from those opposing the development.
-Mrs. Baker noted that October 25 is the Meet the Candidate Night at the Troy Jr. High School, and there is a candidate forum at the Community Room on Nov. 1.
-Mr. Clark stated he would like to see Halloween be a safe time with cooperation between the Police Department, Sheriff’s Office, and the probation office by requiring hand written signs be prepared and placed on the homes of the
33 sex offenders in Troy, with the signs reading “no candy” to keep children from going trick or treating at those locations.

AUDIENCE COMMENTS.
-Bill Hilbert, 351 Vincent Avenue, stated he wants a bridge across the Rapp Ditch as there is only one way in and out of each plat now, he does not feel the bridge will create internal traffic problems. (The bridge would be part of the plat covered by O-61-2007.)
-Judy Tomb, manager of the Summerfield Land Company, stated she understands there will be a referendum placed on the legislation passed Oct. 9, 2007 approving the Summerfield PD (O-50-2007). She took exception to some of the information that appeared in a newspaper that was released after the vote on that legislation. She also took exception to previous statements of Mrs. Baker and stated her objections in detail.

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-Lester Conard, 1210 S. Clay Street, objected to the statements of Mrs. Tomb to Mrs. Baker, commented that Mrs. Baker has not influenced him to oppose the Summerfield Development, and stated he feels the City does not have enough jobs to justify additional housing.
-A number of citizens spoke asking Council to consider an ordinance that would prohibit dogs from being continually chained or penned outside, noting that the animals are often cruelly treated under those circumstances. Those who spoke were Michelle Criter, 1132 Washington Road; Lois Rose, Woodridge Court, Springboro, Ohio; Gail Downing, 600 Watervaliet, Dayton; and Barb Felder, Troy, Ohio.
-Charles Cochran, President of the Troy Development Council and the Troy Area Chamber of Commerce stated that the Troy Chamber is sponsoring a meet the candidate program on public access television on October 17. Mr. Cochran also reported that over the last four years, recruitment efforts in Europe have resulted in four companies locating in the area; during a recent recruitment trip to Europe Troy partnered with Piqua and Montgomery County; they met with representatives of 21 companies in seven days; three of those companies will be visiting the area in the coming weeks and have a good potential of locating business in this area; there is a 95% employment rate in Troy, which is excellent; there are about 400 unfilled jobs in the area and there has been difficulty in attracting people to come to the area; there needs to be an effort of recruiting people and jobs at the same time.


There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m.



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