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March 3, 2008 MINUTES OF COUNCIL A regular session of Troy City Council was held Monday, March 3, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Members Present: Clark, Douglas, Hutchinson, Kendall, Kirkham and Schweser. Upon motion of Mr. Schweser, seconded by Mr. Kendall, Mr. Harrah 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 W. McGregor Dixon, Jr., Director of Law Richard L. Cultice, Auditor INVOCATION: An invocation was given by Council member Kendall. INTRODUCTION. Michelle Jordan, newly appointed Fiscal Supervisor (as of Feb. 22, 2008) was introduced. MINUTES: The Clerk gave a summary of the minutes of the February 19, 2008 meeting of Troy City Council. There were no corrections or additions to these minutes. A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Hutchinson, to approve these minutes. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance Committee: Mr. Douglas, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends emergency legislation be approved to accept the recommendation of the Enterprise Zone Tax Incentive Review Council (EZTIRC) that certain Enterprise Zone Agreements be continued and that the TIF be continued. Emergency legislation was recommended so that the annual report regarding the Enterprise Zone Agreements can be forwarded to the State by the March 31 deadline. Committee also recommends legislation be prepared accepting the EZTIRC recommendation that nine Agreements be terminated as requested by the Agreement companies after the companies reevaluated the benefits of the agreements to the companies at this time. Mr. Douglas commented that the termination legislation need not be as an emergency. Report signed by Kendall, Schweser and Douglas. Law & Ordinance Committee. Mr. Kendall, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared approving the record plan of Hunters Ridge Section Three – A, including the dedication of right-of-way and noting that additional park land adjacent to the plat will be deeded to the City. While not a matter of legislation, Committee noted that a 20’ buffer strip will be established directly east of the development and the land east of the buffer strip will be returned to the prior owner of the land. Report signed by Clark, Douglas and Kendall. COMMENTS REGARDING COMMITTEE REPORTS OR AGENDA ITEMS. None. RESOLUTION NO. R-8-2008 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ENTERPRISE ZONE TAX INCENTIVE REVIEW COUNCIL AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY This Resolution was given first title reading. Mr. Douglas moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Clark. Yes: Hutchinson, Douglas, Kirkham, Schweser, Clark and Kendall. No: None. Mr. Clark moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Hutchinson. Yes: Douglas, Kirkham, Schweser, Clark, Kendall and Hutchinson. No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. R-9-2008 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ENTERPRISE ZONE TAX INCENTIVE REVIEW COUNCIL FOR THE TROY TOWNE PARK TIF AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY This Resolution was given first title reading. March 3, 2008 Page Two Mr. Douglas moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Kendall. Yes: Kirkham, Schweser, Clark, Kendall, Hutchinson and Douglas. No: None. Mr. Kendall moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Schweser. Yes: Schweser, Clark, Kendall, Hutchinson, Douglas and Kirkham. No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. R-10-2008 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE TERMINATION REQUESTS FROM (A) STILLWATER TECHNOLOGIES FOR ENTERPRISE ZONE AGREEMENT #3 APPROVED BY RESOLUTION NUMBER R-10-95 AND ENTERPRISE ZONE AGREEMENT #15 APPROVED BY RESOLUTION NUMBER R-16-99, (B) TP/ELM ACQUISITION SUBSIDIARY, INC. DBA DOLCO PACKAGING (FORMERLY ELM PACKAGING) FOR ENTERPRISE ZONE AGREEMENT #5 APPROVED BY RESOLUTION NUMBER R-35-95 AND ENTERPRISE ZONE AGREEMENT #20 APPROVED BY RESOLUTION NUMBER R-16-00, (C) AMETEK PRESTOLITE POWER AND SWITCH (FORMERLY PRESTOLITE) FOR ENTERPRISE ZONE AGREEMENT #10A APPROVED BY RESOLUTION NUMBER R-11-96 AS AMENDED BY RESOLUTION NUMBER R-46-02, (D) SUN ENTERPRISES, DBA SUN MACHINE & TOOL FOR ENTERPRISE ZONE AGREEMENT #19 APPROVED BY RESOLUTION NUMBER R-9-00, AND (E) FAURECIA EXHAUST SYSTEMS, INC. FOR ENTERPRISE ZONE AGREEMENT #23, ENTERPRISE ZONE AGREEMENT #26, AND ENTERPRISE ZONE AGREEMENT #30 APPROVED BY RESOLUTION NUMBER R-59-01, RESOLUTION NUMBER R-22-04 AND RESOLUTION NUMBER R-17-06 RESPECTIVELY This Resolution was given first title reading. Mr. Schweser moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Douglas. Yes: Clark, Kendall, Hutchinson, Douglas, Kirkham and Schweser. No: None. Mr. Clark moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Hutchinson. Yes: Kendall, Hutchinson. Douglas, Kirkham, Schweser and Clark. No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. O-3-2008 ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE RECORD PLAN OF HUNTERS RIDGE SECTION THREE-A IN THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO, INCLUDING DEDICATING A RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND RECEIVING AND DEDICATING PARK LAND This Ordinance was given first title reading. Mr. Kendall moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Hutchinson. Yes: Kendall, Hutchinson, Douglas, Kirkham, Schweser and Clark. No: None. Mr. Kendall moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Schweser. Yes: Hutchinson. Douglas, Kirkham, Schweser, Clark and Kendall. No: None. ORDINANCE ADOPTED COMMENTS OF THE MAYOR. Mayor Beamish commented: -Reminded people to exercise the right to vote on March 4. -He will be giving State of City address on March 24, with input from Council President Baker, the City Auditor, and members of the administration. -Congratulated the Troy Christian High School Wrestling Team for again achieving the State Championship and the Troy High School Bowling Team for their State Championship. -He will be leading a trade mission to Japan in April and will make a sister city visit. March 3, 2008 Page Three COMMENTS OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY: Mr. Titterington commented: -The tentative closing of the Adams St. Bridge is scheduled for March 10, 11 and 12 for the County’s consultant to do some testing so the design can be finalized. -On March 7 and 8, a delegation of high ranking government officials and business persons from China will be visiting Troy as a part of a trade mission. -While the salt supply is somewhat low, the City is prepared for a storm anticipated for March 4. -The Hobart Arena report is being finalized with the Recreation Board and will be forwarded to Council soon. COUNCIL COMMENTS: -Mr. Hutchinson encouraged people to attend the current performance at the Troy Civic Theater. -Mr. Kendall noted that the official kickoff of the Strawberry Festival was held February 28. -Mr. Clark reiterated the need for the trade mission to help the Troy economy. He also noted that the MVRPC will be conducting a public meeting at City Hall regarding bike paths in Troy on March 19. COUNCIL PRESIDENT COMMENTS: Mrs. Baker commented: -The Silverbacks start their indoor football season at the Hobart Arena on March 15. -Riverside of Miami County has scheduled a series of public tours. -There is a Red Cross fund raiser at Culver’s on March 5. AUDIENCE COMMENTS: Lester Conard, 1210 S. Clay Street, commented that he was very disappointed with the small net profit the Hobart Arena received from a major wrestling event. He stated he did not feel it is possible to turn the Arena around, the sale of beer is not the answer, and the City should use Hobart Arena for vehicle parking. He noted that citizens face rising costs (storm water fees, gasoline, a possible fee for refuse collections, etc.) and suggested the City use the money from the sale of the light plant to pay for salt and fix roads. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m. ___________________/s/_____________________ ________________/s/______________________ President of Council Clerk of Council |