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April 20, 2009 MINUTES OF COUNCIL A regular session of Troy City Council was held Monday, April 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 Grant D. Kerber Director of Law INVOCATION: An invocation was given by Mr. Hutchinson. MINUTES: The Clerk of Council gave a summary of the minutes of the April 6, 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: Buildings, Streets & Sidewalks Committee: Mr. Harrah, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends the Sign Code be amended to clarify the maximum area of any Freeway-Oriented sign to be 300 square feet with no single face exceeding 150 square feet. So that the clarification can be provided as soon as possible, emergency legislation was supported. Report signed by Douglas, Kirkham and Harrah. Law & Ordinance: Mr. Kendall, Chairman, gave the oral report that the Ohio Division of Liquor Control provided notice of the TREX application for C1 and C2 licenses for Speedway Superamerica LLC, on West Market Street. Recreation & Parks Committee: Mr. Hutchinson, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared to support the recommendation of the Board of Park Commissions that 0.405 acres of Stonebridge Park be declared surplus and offered for sale. Report signed by Clark, Kirkham and Hutchinson. COMMENTS REGARDING COMMITTEE REPORTS OR AGENDA ITEMS: NONE RESOLUTIONS: NONE ORDINANCE NO. O-12-2009 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 749 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY This Ordinance was given first title reading. Mr. Harrah moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Kendall. Yes: Hutchinson, Douglas, Schweser, Clark, Kirkham, Harrah and Kendall. No: None. Mr. Clark moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Harrah. Yes: Douglas, Schweser, Clark, Kirkham, Harrah, Kendall and Hutchinson. No: None. ORDINANCE ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. O-13-2009 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF MUNICIPAL PROPERTY NO LONGER NEEDED FOR A PUBLIC PURPOSE This Ordinance was given first title reading. Mr. Hutchinson moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Schweser. Yes: Schweser, Clark, Kirkham, Harrah, Kendall, Hutchinson and Douglas. No: None. April 20, 2009 Page Two Mr. Harrah moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Schweser. Yes: Clark, Kirkham, Harrah, Kendall, Hutchinson, Douglas and Schweser. No: None. ORDINANCE ADOPTED COMMENTS OF THE MAYOR. Mayor Beamish commented as follows: - It was a privilege to represent Troy at a River Summit held at the University of Dayton on April 17. Over 150 persons attended this event to discuss ways to better utilize the Great Miami River corridor and to recognize the value of the river corridor to the communities. - Arbor Day will be held at 10 a.m. on April 24. Trees will be planted to recognize Gerri Nichols and Nancy Fulker. - As a part of the 2009 Sculptures on the Square event, in June 20 sculptures will be on display at the Hayner Cultural Center. COMMENTS OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY. Mr. Titterington commented as follows: - Two recent bids – painting the underdeck of the Troy Memorial Stadium and the Madison Street Lift Station Pump Replacement Program – came in under the authorization and should result in a budgetary savings. - He represented the City at the April 17 Tree City USA ceremony where Troy received that award for the 23rd consecutive year. COMMENTS OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL. Mr. Clark asked Mr. Titterington to discuss with the Board of Park Commissioners their thoughts about turning surplus park land over to a community group for garden planting for the betterment of the community. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m. _____________/s/____________________ _____________/s/__________________ Clerk of Council President |