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November 17, 2008 MINUTES OF COUNCIL A regular session of Troy City Council was held Monday, November 17, 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 Richard L. Cultice, Auditor W. McGregor Dixon, Jr., Director of Law INVOCATION: An invocation was given by Council Member Clark. MINUTES: The Clerk of Council gave a summary of the minutes of the November 3, 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: Safety & Health Committee: Mr. Kirkham, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing a grant application for $15,000 to the Ohio Department of Transportation for a Safe Routes to School Program Countermeasure Program, which would be a non-infrastructure program. The funds would be used for an educational program for youth aged 6 through 10. This would fund the program for one year. Continuing the program would be based on factors including additional grant revenues or Council would need to determine if the program continues. As required by ODOT, the legislation will be submitted as an emergency measure. Report signed by Harrah, Hutchinson and Kirkham. COMMENTS REGARDING COMMITTEE REPORTS OR AGENDA ITEMS – NONE Ken Siler, Recreation Director, provided additional follow up regarding the drop slide (R-59-2008). Staff had been asked to identify if any other pools that added play features after a pool construction saw positive results. Mr. Siler reported that the cities of Bensenville, Illinois and Dublin, Ohio both had added features resulting in maintained or increased attendance and/or revenue stability/increases. Michael Burkholder, 465 Staunton Road, as response to Mr. Siler, stated he had performed his own cost-benefit analysis of adding a drop slide. He said he calculated that spending $144,000 would have a seven year payback based on $20,500 revenue a year. That would mean 4,100 additional patrons would be needed each of the seven years, or almost double the patrons attending the best year the pool has been open. Jerry Stichter, 467 W. Staunton Road, stated he did not feel the City should spend $144,000 for a slide for a pool in a time when some home owners were facing hardships and foreclosures. He also suggested pool rates be increased and there be a surcharge for non residents. Debra Stichter, 467 W. Staunton Road, asked if adding a drop slide to the pool would bring attendance closer to the 1,000 patrons per day that the pool construction was based on. RESOLUTION NO. R-59-2008 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TROY RECREATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO, TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR A DROP SLIDE FOR THE TROY AQUATIC PARK This Resolution was given first title reading on November 3, 2008. Given second title reading. Discussion. - Mr. Hutchinson asked Mr. Cultice to define the funding source for the drop slide. Mr. Cultice stated the funds would come from the fund balance of the Swimming Pool Fund which can only be used to support the pool, and that these would not be General Fund dollars. November 17, 2008 Page Two - Mr. Kirkham stated that he believes the Troy Aquatic Park was built when the City thought it had more money than it had. Since then, Mr. Cultice has found that the financial status is different. He is aware that at the end of the year the City will be in a deficit position, and the line has to be drawn somewhere. He stated that the cities Mr. Siler mentioned made improvements during good economic times, which is not the situation now, and perhaps the slide could be added in a year. - Mr. Clark commented that he believes things will be tougher financially a year from now; that people will be staying closer to home; spending money from the dedicated pool fund would help maintain the financial investment in the pool and provide citizens with more recreational opportunities; and this is part of the five-year plan for the pool. He further stated he believes in spending the money when the fund has it to save a higher cost in the future. Mr. Clark moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Hutchinson. Yes: Hutchinson, Schweser, Douglas, Kirkham, Clark, Harrah and Kendall. No: None. Mr. Hutchinson moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Clark. Yes: Douglas, Clark and Hutchinson. No: Schweser, Kirkham, Harrah and Kendall. RESOLUTION FAILED ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. R-61-2008 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO FILE A GRANT APPLICATION FOR A SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL COUNTERMEASURE PROGRAM AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY This Resolution was given first title reading. Mr. Clark moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Schweser. Yes: Douglas, Kirkham, Clark, Harrah, Kendall, Hutchinson and Schweser. No: None. Mr. Kendall moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Schweser. Yes: Kirkham, Clark, Harrah, Kendall, Hutchinson, Schweser and Douglas. No: None RESOLUTION ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. O-10-2008 ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 933.20 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO RELATING TO THE USE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN PARK AREAS IN THE CITY OF TROY This Ordinance was given first title reading on May 19, 2008. Given second title reading on June 2, 2008. On June 2, 2008 postponed until the meeting of November 17, 2008, after the vote on Ordinance No. O-9- 2008 (the ballot issue of should alcohol sales be allowed at the Hobart Arena). Note – The issue of allowing the sale of alcohol at the Hobart Arena was approved based on a City-wide ballot issue on the November 4, 2008 election. Given third title reading. Mr. Hutchinson moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Schweser. Yes: Clark, Harrah, Kendall, Hutchinson, Schweser and Kirkham. No: Douglas. ORDINANCE ADOPTED COMMENTS OF THE MAYOR: Mayor Beamish commented that: - Nov. 17-21 is National Education Week, and we should thank those who teach our young people. - The Holiday Parade will take place the evening of November 28 will be followed by the lighting of the Christmas Tree. The ceremonies will include a “ Best Home Town” celebration. - The citizens, by a community vote on November 4, 2008, decided to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages at the Arena. He is confident that the Arena staff and Recreation Board will do an excellent job of handling the sales. However, based on his personal beliefs, he will not sign Ordinance No. O-10-2008, but will allow it to go into effect without his signature. November 17, 2008 Page Three COMMENTS OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY: Mr. Titterington commented as follows: - City crews are working in the second round of leaf pickup. - With the increased price and reduced available salt supply, the City must alter the procedures for salting during the winter. The health, welfare and safety of the citizens will be protected. Major streets and state routes will be salted. However, local streets will probably not be salted. Citizens are asked to drive safely and perhaps not drive unless necessary during difficult winter weather conditions. COMMENTS OF THE PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL: Mrs. Baker noted that the Finance Committee will hold a budget workshop on November 24. Mrs. Baker thanked Ruben Pelayo and his staff of the El Sombrero Restaurant for continuing to provide a free Thanksgiving Dinner for members of the community. COMMENTS OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: -Mr. Hutchinson asked about the crowd for the Dayton Bombers hockey game the past weekend. Recreation Director Ken Siler stated the attendance was just above 2,000. -Mr. Clark thanked those who attended the Veterans’ Day ceremony. He noted some of the workload of the Street Division the past two weeks. AUDIENCE COMMENTS Marcia Stoltz, 316 S. Cherry, asked for assistance regarding the property next to her, stating it is an eyesore. She stated that property is causing her difficulty with selling her home. Mr. Titterington advised that City staff has been working through the legal processes to remedy the situation, and that the Police Department has filed charges and the City is now awaiting a court date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m. ___________________________________________ ______________________________________ President Clerk of Council |