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April 6, 2009 MINUTES OF COUNCIL A regular session of Troy City Council was held Monday, April 6, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Members Present: Clark, Douglas, Hutchinson, Kendall, Kirkham and Schweser. A motion was made by Mr. Kendall, seconded by Mr. Schweser, to excuse Mr. Harrah from this meeting. Motion passed 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 Grant D. Kerber Director of Law INVOCATION: An invocation was given by Mayor Beamish. INTRODUCTIONS: -Mayor Beamish introduced Coaches Bob Dever and Cevin Wagner and four members (Alicia Benson, Samantha Wilkerson, Kayla Brewer, and Elizabeth Reed) of the State Championship winning Troy High School Bowling Team. -Mr. Titterington introduced Shannon Brandon, newly appointed Zoning Inspector. MINUTES: The Clerk of Council gave a summary of the minutes of the March 16, 2009 meeting of Troy City Council. There were no corrections or additions to these minutes. A motion was made by Mr. Schweser, seconded by Mr. Clark, to approve these minutes. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Personnel Committee: Mr. Clark, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared stating Council’s objection to United States Senate Bill 560, the Employee Free Choice Act (card check) due to such bill eliminating secret ballots for union organization, impacting the labor binding arbitration process, and other negative impacts on business and industry. Report signed by Harrah, Schweser and Clark. Recreation & Parks Committee: Mr. Hutchinson, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing the Recreation Board to advertise for bids and enter into a 3-year contract for the concession operation at the Hobart Arena, excluding the sale of alcoholic beverages, with the bid based on minimum fees of $825 per month plus a fee of $150 per each professional sporting event or cheer event. Report signed by Clark, Kirkham and Hutchinson. COMMENTS REGARDING COMMITTEE REPORTS OR AGENDA ITEMS: NONE RESOLUTION NO. R-19-2009 A RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO LEGISLATION THAT ELIMINATES SECRET BALLOT ELECTIONS WHEN ORGANIZING A UNION This Resolution was given first title reading. Mr. Hutchinson moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Schweser. Yes: Kirkham, Hutchinson, Schweser, Kendall, Douglas and Clark. No: None. Mr. Clark moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Douglas. Yes: Hutchinson, Schweser, Kendall, Douglas, Clark and Kirkham. No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. R-20-2009 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RECREATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE OPERATION OF CONCESSIONS AT HOBART ARENA This Resolution was given first title reading. April 6, 2009 Page Two Mr. Schweser moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Hutchinson. Yes: Schweser, Kendall, Douglas, Clark, Kirkham and Hutchinson. No: None. Mr. Kendall moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Clark. Yes: Kendall, Douglas, Clark, Kirkham, Hutchinson and Schweser. No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED COMMENTS OF THE MAYOR. The Mayor expressed good wishes for Easter. COMMENTS OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY. Mr. Titterington commented as follows: -MVRPC approved three of the four transportation projects Troy submitted for funding under the “stimulus plan”. There will be a lengthy process to get the projects to the bidding/construction stage due to funding requirements. It is hoped that the projects will be bid by mid-summer. -The Miami Conservancy District will be partnering with Troy for a bicycle event on July 25, 2009, featuring Troy and the nearby Miami River area as a part of the Drive Less, Live More campaign. -Council authorized $570,000 for the Madison Street Pump Station Replacement project. The contract has been awarded in the amount of $505,000. COMMENTS OF PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL. Mrs. Baker stated she appreciated the efforts of Mr. Titterington and City staff working with the manager of the Troy Strawberry Festival to identify ways to reduce the City’s expenses associated with the Festival. COMMENTS OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL. Mr. Kendall thanked Mr. Titterington for information regarding repairs to the railing on the North Market Street Bridge (damaged when struck by vehicles) and he understands the repairs will be completed in the next three to four weeks. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m. _________________/s/______________________ _________________/s/____________________ President Clerk of Council |