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December 1, 2008 MINUTES OF COUNCIL A regular session of Troy City Council was held Monday, December 1, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Members Present: Clark, Douglas, Harrah, Hutchinson, Kendall and Schweser. Upon motion of Mr. Harrah, seconded by Mr. Schweser, Mr. Kirkham was excused from this meeting by unanimous roll call vote. 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 Douglas. PUBLIC HEARING: At 7:02 p.m., Mrs. Baker declared open a public hearing on Ordinance No. O-27-2008, the revised zoning code. Donna Cook, representing the Miami County Home Builders Association, asked that the Committee Meeting to review this item be delayed or more meetings/workshops be set so that the Association members could have additional time to review the code and make comments. It was stated that the Law & Ordinance Committee will meet on the Zoning Code on December 4, that comments will be welcome, and that additional meetings may be necessary. MINUTES: The Clerk of Council gave a summary of the minutes of the November 17, 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. Clark, to approve these minutes. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance Committee: Mr. Douglas, Chairman, reported as follows: 1) Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing a new interagency agreement with the Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) regarding procedures for the administration of the City’s Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund (ED RLF). This agreement is required by ODOD to assure that ED RLF funds are being loaned as required. 2) Committee recommends legislation be prepared to adopt the 2009 Appropriation Ordinance, which is the approval of the budget. It was noted that appropriations are routinely submitted as emergency measures. Reports signed by Kendall, Schweser and Douglas. Safety & Health Committee: Mr. Harrah reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing the City to contract with the Miami County Health District for health services for Troy citizens during 2009 at a cost not to exceed $323,496.79. Report signed by Harrah and Hutchinson. COMMENTS REGARDING COMMITTEE REPORTS OR AGENDA ITEMS NONE RESOLUTION NO. R-62-2008 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI COUNTY GENERAL HEALTH DISTRICT FOR HEALTH SERVICES This Resolution was given first title reading. Mr. Harrah moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Hutchinson. Yes: Kendall, Clark, Schweser, Hutchinson, Harrah and Douglas. No: None. Mr. Clark moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Kendall. Yes: Clark, Schweser, Hutchinson, Harrah, Douglas and Kendall. No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED December 1, 2008 Page Two RESOLUTION NO. R-63-2008 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVOLVING LOAN FUND This Resolution was given first title reading. Mr. Douglas moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Schweser. Yes: Schweser, Hutchinson, Harrah, Douglas, Kendall and Clark. No: None. Mr. Kendall moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Schweser. Yes: Hutchinson, Harrah, Douglas, Kendall, Clark and Schweser. No: None RESOLUTION ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. O-27-2008 ORDINANCE ADOPTING A NEW ZONING CODE FOR THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO This Ordinance was given first title reading and public hearing. ORDINANCE NO. O-28-2008 ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS NECESSARY FOR THE VARIOUS OFFICES AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO, FOR THE YEAR 2009 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY This Ordinance was given first title reading. Mr. Douglas moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Clark. Yes: Harrah, Douglas, Kendall, Clark, Schweser and Hutchinson. No: None. Mr. Harrah moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Schweser. Yes: Douglas, Kendall, Clark, Schweser, Hutchinson and Harrah. No: None. ORDINANCE ADOPTED COMMENTS OF THE MAYOR: Mayor Beamish expressed his thanks to City crews for decorating the downtown for the Christmas Holidays. He also thanked the volunteers of the City Beautification Committee, Piqua Steel for setting the tree, and Troy Main Street for coordination of the lighting ceremony. COMMENTS OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY: Mr. Titterington thanked Council for approval of the City budget, and thanked elected officials and staff who worked on the document. He stated that at this point the City appears to have turned a financial corner and should be able to provide basic service and fund some deferred capital expenditures during 2009. COMMENTS OF THE CITY AUDITOR: Mr. Cultice expressed his appreciation for the adoption of the budget. COMMENTS OF THE PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL: Mrs. Baker stated her appreciation for all the work that went into the preparation and finalization of the 2009 budget and thanked Council for the time devoted to reviewing the budget. She suggested Council review the zoning code prior to the December 4 Committee meeting. December 1, 2008 Page Three COMMENTS OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: -Mr. Douglas stated that the collaborative effort of City staff and officials in the preparation of the budget document was obvious and appreciated. -Mr. Kendall commented that for the Dec. 4 zoning code committee meeting, he anticipates this will be a working session and asked that members of council have questions prepared. -Mr. Clark stated that the grand illumination tree lighting was very well attended. He stated he feels Troy does not suffer as much as Montgomery County because of diversity and economic development efforts within the community. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. ___________________________________________ ______________________________________ President Clerk of Council |