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January 20, 2009 MINUTES OF COUNCIL A regular session of Troy City Council was held Tuesday, January 20, 2009, 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 INVOCATION: An invocation was given by Council Member Kendall. MINUTES: The Clerk of Council gave a summary of the minutes of the January 5, 2009 meeting of Troy City Council. There were no corrections or additions to these minutes. A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Schweser, to approve these minutes. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance Committee: Mr. Douglas, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared approving a $50,000 loan from the Small Business Development Revolving Loan Fund to MyTeam1 LLC (Lieb A. and Barbara M. Lurie), at 3% interest for five years, with adequate security. It was stated that this business has grown, added employees, and will be relocating. Committee also recommended emergency legislation so that the relocation can proceed without delay. Committee member Schweser will abstain from the recommendation and vote to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest as his wife is an employee of the applicant. Report signed by Kendall and Douglas. Law & Ordinance Committee: Mr. Kendall, Chairman, reported as follows: 1) Committee recommends legislation be prepared to approve the Miami County Solid Waste Management Plan Update. It was noted that the plan is updated approximately every five years to project procedures for the next 15 years dealing with changing solid waste management issues. 2) Committee has held a second meeting on the proposed updated zoning code, and another meeting will be scheduled. (At the meeting it was noted that such meeting will be held Jan. 29, 2009.) Reports signed by Clark, Douglas and Kendall. ORAL REPORT. Mr. Kendall gave the oral report that notice has been received for the transfer of location of existing liquor permits for the LOOM Moose Lodge from 2331 W. Market Street to 12 S. Dorset Road (Trojan Village Shopping Center). COMMENTS REGARDING COMMITTEE REPORTS OR AGENDA ITEMS: NONE. RESOLUTION NO. R-2-2009 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE MIAMI COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANGEMENT DISTRICT This Resolution was given first title reading. Mr. Hutchinson moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Clark. Yes: Douglas, Hutchinson, Kendall, Schweser, Harrah, Clark and Kirkham. No: None. Mr. Kendall moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Schweser. Yes: Hutchinson, Kendall, Schweser, Harrah, Clark, Kirkham and Douglas. No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. R-3-2009 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF MYTEAM1 LLC FROM THE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT REVOLVING LOAN FUND AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY This Resolution was given first title reading. January 20, 2009 Page Two Mr. Douglas moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Clark. Yes: Kendall, Schweser, Harrah, Clark, Kirkham, Douglas and Hutchinson. No: None. Mr. Harrah moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Kendall. Yes: Harrah, Clark, Kirkham, Douglas, Hutchinson and Kendall. Abstain: Schweser (to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest as his wife is an employee of the applicant). No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. R-4-2009 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2009 OF MUNICIPALLY-OWNED PERSONAL PROPERTY WHICH IS NOT NEEDED FOR PUBLIC USE, OR WHICH IS OBSOLETE OR UNFIT FOR THE USE FOR WHICH IT WAS ACQUIRED BY INTERNET AUCTION, PURSUANT TO OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 721.15 (D) This Resolution was given first title reading. Mr. Schweser moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Hutchinson. Yes: Harrah, Clark, Kirkham, Douglas, Hutchinson, Kendall and Schweser. No: None. Mr. Harrah moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Kendall. Yes: Clark, Kirkham, Douglas, Hutchinson, Kendall, Schweser and Harrah. 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 on December 1, 2008. Given second title reading on December 15, 2008. Given third title reading on January 5, 2009. Given fourth title reading PRESENTATION: Karen Eliasson and Kirsten Sherk of Habitat for Humanity advised Council that Habitat will be building three houses at the end of Cedar Street this summer, the ground breaking is March 22, the Habitat houses already constructed on Cedar have improved the area, the Habitat homes are the only owner-occupied houses on Cedar Street, with this “block build” of houses in one area the resources of Habitat for Humanity will be tapped, they are hoping for a number of volunteers and donations, and suggested the City encourage employee groups to volunteer to work on building a Habitat home on a Saturday or day off. Mr. Clark noted that some employers provide a paid day for community volunteerism. Mr. Douglas concurred that Cedar Street has been enhanced by the Habitat project. COMMENTS OF THE MAYOR: The Mayor noted that the celebrations honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. the past weekend were well attended. Mayor Beamish also commented that The Troy Foundation awarded a grant to Riverside of Miami County for funds to purchase handicapped accessible playground equipment for the Community Park and Duke Park. COMMENTS OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY: Regarding snow and ice expenses, Mr. Titterington stated that the City has used less salt than last year at this time, but with the increased cost of salt, the expenditure is about the same. He also advised that Troy responded to a request of the Dayton Development Coalition and submitted a list of projects that could be ready to start in 12 months or less in anticipation of a stimulus package that will be offered at the Federal level. Troy submitted projects that have been unfunded in the budget, that totaled approximately $ 43 Million and could create 1,800 jobs. COMMENTS OF THE PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL: Mrs. Baker announced that the Annual Mayors Prayer Breakfast will be held March 7, 8:00 a.m., at the First Place Christian Center, and that tickets will be $7. January 20, 2009 Page Three COUNCIL COMMENTS: - Mr. Harrah stated he and his family appreciated the expressions of sympathy at the recent death of his mother in law. - Mr. Schweser commented that the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration weekend had a number of very good activities. - Mr. Schweser stated that the poverty simulation scheduled for January 27 (discussed at the prior meeting) still has opportunities for participation. COMMENTS OF THE AUDIENCE: Lierb Lurie, CEO of MyTeam1, thanked Council for approving the loan in R-3-2009. He also stated that the employees of his company are encouraged to use three paid days per year for volunteer activities. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m. _________________/s/_____________ _________________/s/__________________ President Clerk of Council |