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September 15, 2008 MINUTES OF COUNCIL A regular session of Troy City Council was held Monday, September 15, 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 INVOCATION: An invocation was given by Council Member Hutchinson. MINUTES: The Clerk gave a summary of the minutes of the September 2, 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 as follows: 1) Committee recommends legislation be prepared accepting the tax levies to be on the general duplicates for 2008 for collection in 2009 for the City within the Troy School District and the Miami East School District. As the acceptance must be returned to the County by October 1, Committee further recommended the legislation be approved as emergency measures. 2) Committee recommends legislation be prepared regarding Star Ex, Inc. operating the Dye Mill Road facility as follows: $24,000 for the one-time removal of current organic materials stored at the facility; $ 9,000 for operation for 2008; $37,600 for operation for 2009, including the possibility of a fuel surcharge; $37,600 for operation for 2010, including the possibility of a fuel surcharge; $39,480 for an optional renewal year 2011, as approved by the Director of Public Service and Safety, including the possibility of a fuel surcharge; $41,454 for an optional renewal year 2012, as approved by the Director of Public Service and Safety, including the possibility of a fuel surcharge. Committee further recommended the legislation be prepared as an emergency measure as materials need to be removed during the current season to make room at the facility and to help mitigate the possibility of a fire hazard. Reports signed by Kendall, Schweser and Douglas. COMMENTS REGARDING COMMITTEE REPORTS OR AGENDA ITEMS – NONE RESOLUTION NO. R-45-2008 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAX LEVIES FOR THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2009 AS DETERMINED BY THE BUDGET COMMISSION AND CERTIFIYING SUCH LEVIES TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY This Resolution was given first title reading. Mr. Schweser moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Douglas. Yes: Clark, Kirkham, Schweser, Douglas, Kendall, Hutchinson and Harrah. No: None. Mr. Douglas moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Hutchinson. Yes: Kirkham, Schweser, Douglas, Kendall, Hutchinson, Harrah and Clark. No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. R-46-2008 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAX LEVIES FOR THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2009 AS DETERMINED BY THE BUDGET COMMISSION AND CERTIFIYING SUCH LEVIES TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY This Resolution was given first title reading. September 15, 2008 Page Two Mr. Schweser moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Hutchinson. Yes: Schweser, Douglas, Kendall, Hutchinson, Harrah, Clark and Kirkham. No: None. Mr. Clark moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Hutchinson. Yes: Douglas, Kendall, Hutchinson, Harrah, Clark, Kirkham and Schweser. No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. R-47-2008 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH STAR EX, INC. REGARDING THE DYE MILL ROAD FACILITY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY This Resolution was given first title reading. Mr. Harrah moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Kendall. Yes: Kendall, Hutchinson, Harrah, Clark, Kirkham, Schweser and Douglas. No: None. Mr. Hutchinson moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Schweser. Yes: Hutchinson, Harrah, Clark, Kirkham, Schweser, Douglas and Kendall. No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED COMMENTS OF THE MAYOR: Mayor Beamish commented that events will take place the coming weekend – Taste of Troy and the Waco Fly In. He also commented that by the City, PUCO and CSX working together, the West Main Street railroad crossing has been repaired and smoothed. COMMENTS OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY: Mr. Titterington thanked Council for approving the contract for operating the Dye Mill Road Facility (R-47-08), stating that while the hours overall will be reduced, he believes having the facility available is a benefit to citizens. Regarding a recent request for the City to require tenants to provide a deposit for utilities, this is being evaluated so a report can be provided to Council. COUNCIL PRESIDENT COMMENTS: Mrs. Baker noted that Council would meet in a workshop session following the Council meeting to discuss budget priorities. She also noted the efforts of staff in the cleanup after a damaging windstorm on September 14. COUNCIL COMMENTS: -Mr. Harrah asked the City to look into a new CSX program of mounting horns on posts at crossings rather than being sounded from the train, as he felt this could be beneficial to neighbors near the East Main Street railroad crossing. -Mr. Douglas noted two scheduled events at the Hobart Arena that are free to the public and should be entertaining for all family members. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. ________________/s/________________________ ________________/s/___________________ President of Council Clerk of Council |