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January 22, 2008 MINUTES OF COUNCIL A regular session of Troy City Council was held Tuesday, January 22, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Members Present: Clark, Douglas, Harrah, Hutchinson, Kendall, Kirkham and Schweser. Presiding Officer: Martha A. Baker, President of Council 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 member Douglas. INTRODUCTION: Mayor Beamish welcomed and introduced a delegation from Troy’s sister city, Takahashi City, Japan: Mr. Tsuyoshi Akioka Mayor Mr. Shingo Murakami Vice-Chairperson of City Council Mr. Mamoru Seizako City Staff Mayor Beamish gave a brief history of the Sister City relationship of merging two countries and two cultures. Mayor Akioka commented that he had visited Troy three years ago, that the Sister City relationship between Troy and Takahashi City is now 18 years old, and he feels the relationship has grown stronger over the years with exchange visits between the officials and students of the two cities. MINUTES: The Clerk gave a summary of the minutes of the January 7, 2008 meeting of Troy City Council. There were no corrections or additions to these minutes. A motion was made by Mr. Harrah, seconded by Mr. Hutchinson to approve these minutes. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Law & Ordinance. Mr. Kendall, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends Ordinance No. O-87-2007 amending Section 1000.13170(E) of the Zoning Code, particularly regarding changeable copy signs, be amended to delete the section (4) (f) be removed from the proposed ordinance as the candle power of an LED sign is not significant and to not show favoritism towards certain organizations that may be exempted from the Ordinance provisions. Committee then recommends approval of the amended ordinance. Report signed by Clark, Douglas and Kendall. Personnel Committee. Mr. Clark, Chairman, reported that Committee supports the Mayor’s reappointment of Jack Baird to the Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund Committee for a new term ending Dec. 31, 2011. Upon motion of Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Schweser, by unanimous vote Council accepted the report of the Personnel Committee regarding the reappointment of Jack Baird. Safety & Health Committee. Mr. Kirkham, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing the Director of Public Service and Safety to enter into a three year agreement for physical exams for firefighters with Public Safety Medical Services of Indianapolis, Indiana at a cost not to exceed $40,344 each year of the agreement. Report signed by Harrah, Hutchinson and Kirkham. COMMENTS REGARDING COMMITTEE REPORTS OR AGENDA ITEMS. None. RESOLUTION NO. R-1-2008 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO, TO ENTER INTO A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC SAFETY MEDICAL SERVICES REGARDING ANNUAL FIREFIGHTER PERSONNEL PHYSICALS. This Resolution was given first title reading. January 22, 2008 Page Two Mr. Clark moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Schweser. Yes: Hutchinson, Harrah, Douglas, Clark, Schweser, Kirkham and Kendall. No: None. Mr. Hutchinson moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Kendall. Yes: Harrah, Douglas, Clark, Schweser, Kirkham, Kendall and Hutchinson. No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. O-87-2007 AN AMENDED ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1000.13170 (E) OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO, RELATED TO CHANGEABLE COPY SIGNS This Ordinance was given first title reading on December 17, 2007. Given second title reading on January 7, 2008. Given third title reading. Mr. Kendall moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Hutchinson. Yes: Douglas, Clark, Schweser, Kirkham, Kendall, Hutchinson and Harrah. No: None. ORDINANCE ADOPTED COMMENTS OF THE MAYOR: Mayor Beamish thanked Council for reappointment of Jack Baird. The Mayor also noted that the Troy Police Department received reaccreditation status, and thanked Chief Phelps and the departmental staff for the work on the reaccreditation process and for achieving the standards of that process. COUNCIL COMMENTS: * Mr. Douglas thanked Mrs. Baker and Mayor Beamish, who are members of the King Team, for their work on the events honoring Dr. Martin Luther King. Mr. Douglas commented that he felt the January 21 memorial program was meaningful for all who attended. * Mr. Kirkham thanked the Police Chief and staff for how a recent drug raid in Westbrook was handled. * Mr. Clark stated he felt the Police Department should be congratulated for being reaccredited. * Mr. Schweser noted that a TNA wrestling event scheduled for the Hobart Arena on January 25 is receiving a lot of attention and people from many states a distance from Troy have purchased tickets. He commented that this will have a positive economic ripple effect for the community as these people will spend money in the community while they are here. Mr. Schweser suggested there be more focus on the positive aspect of having the Hobart Arena in the community and not just focus on the financial burden. STAFF COMMENTS: Chief Boehringer thanked Council for approving the three-year agreement for physicals for the firefighters. AUDIENCE COMMENTS: Lester Conard, 1210 S. Clay Street, stated a newspaper reporter had recently spoken to him and he thought his comments were off the record, but because the reporter apparently did not say he agreed to that, some of his comments were published in an article regarding Mr. Titterington, but not everything he had said was reported. Mr. Conard suggested people be cautious about assuming comments to a reporter could be off the record. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. __________________/s/______________________ ________________/s/___________________ President of Council Clerk of Council |