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August 17, 2009 MINUTES OF COUNCIL A regular session of Troy City Council was held Monday, August 17, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Members Present: Clark, Douglas, Harrah, Kendall, Kirkham and Schweser. Upon motion of Mr. Harrah, seconded by Mr. Kendall, Mr. Hutchinson 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 Grant D. Kerber, Director of Law Richard L. Cultice, City Auditor INVOCATION: An invocation was given by Council Member Kendall. MINUTES: The Clerk of Council gave a summary of the minutes of the August 3, 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. Harrah, to approve these minutes. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Committee of the Whole: Mr. Kendall reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared to approve a Resolution endorsing the existing condition assessment phase of Going Places – an integrated land use vision for the Miami Valley Region as prepared by the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission. This is one phase of a four year region-based land use planning initiative designed to bring people living and working in the Region together to build a clear and shared future land use framework that will guide us (MVRPC and members) to make this Region a better place to live, work and play. Report signed by all members of Council. Utilities Committee: Mr. Schweser, Chairman, reported as follows: 1) Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing the Director of Public Service and Safety to advertise for bids and enter into a contract for the Catch Basin Replacement Program at a cost not to exceed $71,800. 2) Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing the Director of Public Service and Safety to advertise for bids and enter into a contract for a ditch stabilization project, this project to include a portion of the Westbrook Ditch and a portion of the Southbrook Ditch, at a cost not to exceed $88,000. 3) Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing the Director of Public Service and Safety to execute the Letter of Agreement with FEMA as a Levee Impacted Community as a part of the FEMA effort to update all their maps. Committee noted that if the City did not participate, properties in Troy would not be shown as levee protected, which could result in more properties being required to carry flood insurance. In that the Letter of Agreement is to be executed and returned prior to September 2, Committee supported emergency legislation. Reports signed by Kendall, Hutchinson and Schweser. COMMENTS REGARDING COMMITTEE REPORTS OR AGENDA ITEMS: NONE RESOLUTION NO. R-43-2009 A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE EXISTING CONDITION ASSESSMENT PHASE OF GOING PLACES – AN INTEGRATED LAND USE VISION FOR THE MIAMI VALLEY REGION This Resolution was given first title reading. Mr. Clark moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Douglas. Yes: Kendall, Harrah, Clark, Kirkham, Douglas and Schweser. No: None. 8-17-09 PAGE TWO Mr. Kendall moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Schweser. Yes: Harrah, Clark, Kirkham, Douglas, Schweser and Kendall. No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. R-44-2009 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO EXECUTE A LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH FEMA AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY This Resolution was given first title reading. Mr. Clark moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Schweser. Yes: Clark, Kirkham, Douglas, Schweser, Kendall and Harrah. No: None. Mr. Schweser moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Kendall. Yes: Kirkham, Douglas, Schweser, Kendall, Harrah and Clark. No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. R-45-2009 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE 2009 CATCH BASIN REPLACEMENT PROGRAM This Resolution was given first title reading. Mr. Harrah moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Kendall. Yes: Douglas, Schweser, Kendall, Harrah, Clark and Kirkham. No: None. Mr. Harrah moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Kendall. Yes: Schweser, Kendall, Harrah, Clark, Kirkham and Douglas. No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. R-46-2009 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR A DITCH STABILIZATION PROJECT This Resolution was given first title reading. Mr. Schweser moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Douglas. Yes: Schweser, Kendall, Harrah, Clark, Kirkham and Douglas. No: None. Mr. Harrah moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Schweser. Yes: Kendall, Harrah, Clark, Kirkham, Douglas and Schweser. No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED COMMENTS OF THE MAYOR: Mayor Beamish commented as follows: -He appreciates support for the MVRPC Going Places Resolution (R-43-2009). -He commended the Festival of Nations Chairman Sally Riechert and the many volunteers. -He commended the Mayors Concert Committee and Bruce George for holding the 17th Mayor Concert on Aug. 17. -He thanked Stan Kegley for organizing an event that brought UD Seniors to Troy to see the river corridor and recreational trails. -He stated he looked forward to the visit this week of the S. Korean business delegation, and he is hopeful regarding the economic development opportunities with the businesses the delegation represent. -The Mayor noted that the AF Band of Flight Concert will be held Aug. 30. August 17, 2009 PAGE THREE COMMENTS OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL -Mr. Kirkham stated he appreciated the support of the City and volunteers for the August 4 National Night Out event. It is estimated that approximately 5,000 persons attended. -Mr. Harrah asked for budget consideration to fund park benches at Kensington Park and adding trees to Trostle Park. -Mr. Schweser noted that the Disney High School Musical event will take place on Aug. 20 at the Arena. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m. _________________/s/_______________________ ________________/s/___________________ Clerk of Council President of Council |