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February 16, 2010 MINUTES OF COUNCIL A regular session of Troy City Council was held Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Members Present: Clark, Harrah, Kendall, Phillips, Schweser and Stubbs. A motion was made by Mr. Harrah, seconded by Mr. Schweser, to excuse Mr. Hutchinson 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 Council Member Kendall. MINUTES: The Clerk gave a summary of the minutes of the February 1, 2010, 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: Finance Committee: Mr. Kendall, Chairman, reported that Committee supports the recommendation of the Loan Review Committee of approving this application of Stillwater Technologies, Inc. for $150,000 from the Small Business Development Revolving Loan Fund. The Committee also recognizes that the Loan Review Committee recommended that the number of jobs that would be retained and created should be considered as justification to deviate from the maximum loan amount guidelines. Committee further supported emergency legislation so that the loan can be processed without delay to meet the customer timelines of the applicant. Report signed by Schweser, Stubbs and Kendall. COMMENTS REGARDING COMMITTEE REPORTS OR AGENDA ITEMS. NONE. RESOLUTION NO. R-7-2010 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF STILLWATER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR ASSISTANCE FROM THE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT REVOLVING LOAN FUND AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY This Resolution was given first title reading. Mr. Kendall moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Schweser. Yes: Schweser, Phillips, Harrah, Clark, Kendall and Stubbs. No: None. Mr. Kendall moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Harrah. Yes: Phillips, Harrah, Clark, Kendall, Stubbs and Schweser. No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED COMMENTS OF THE MAYOR: Mayor Beamish commended the City employees of the many departments and divisions that have worked to handle snow and keep roadways open from several recent snow falls. COMMENTS OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY: Mr. Titterington commented as follows: 1) The Dayton Business Journal reports on Dayton area business topics and each week there is a survey on a particular topic. The week of February 12 there were two lists related to economic development departments based on operating budgets. Because Troy has a relatively small operating budget, Troy did not make the list of 12 Dayton area development departments. In a similar ranking of organizations similar to the Troy Development Council, Troy ranked eight out of 12. These two surveys show that the combination of the City’s Development Department and the Troy Development Council has a small operating budget, but is also very successful. February 16, 2010 Page Two 2) In an update to the snow management costs, with the snowfalls of the past weekend, labor costs continue to be less than the winter of 2008-2009; however, the City has used more salt this winter than in the prior winter. The City continues to have a good supply of salt. 3) To correct an incorrect statement in the paper over the past weekend, the City has not planned for and has not budgeted to participate in an economic development trade mission to Europe during 2010. COUNCIL PRESIDENT COMMENTS: Mrs. Baker provided a reminder that the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast will be held March 6. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS: - Mr. Kendall commented that he appreciated the Hobart History Gallery open house and commended those involved for preserving the Hobart business history. - Mr. Harrah and Mr. Clark echoed the comments of the Mayor in commending City crews for the snow management efforts. - Mr. Harrah and Mr. Clark thanked Bill Lukens for attending the meeting and wished Stillwater Technologies, Inc. success. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m. _________________/s/______________________ ______________/s/_____________________ Clerk of Council President of Council |