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April 19, 2010 MINUTES OF COUNCIL A regular session of Troy City Council was held Monday, April 19, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Members Present: Clark, Harrah, Hutchinson, Kendall, Phillips, Schweser and Stubbs. Presiding Officer: Martha A. Baker, President of Council Others Present: Michael L. Beamish, Mayor Patrick E. J. Titterington, Director of Public Service & Safety Richard L. Cultice, City Auditor Grant D. Kerber, Director of Law INVOCATION: An invocation was given by Council Member Clark. MINUTES: The Clerk gave a summary of the minutes of the April 5, 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. 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 legislation be prepared authorizing the Board of Park Commissioners to execute all documents associated with dedicating easements on City property for the Adams Street Bridge construction project. As Miami County and the Ohio Department of Transportation have requested these documents as soon as possible, Committee supports emergency legislation. Report signed by Kendall, Phillips and Harrah. Personnel Committee: Mr. Phillips, Chairman, gave the oral report that Committee supports the Mayor’s reappointment of Joyce Fraas to the Miami County Board of Health for a new term ending March 31, 2015. A motion was made by Mr. Phillips, seconded by Mr. Harrah, to approve the reappointment of Mrs. Fraas. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. Utilities Committee: Mr. Hutchinson, Chairman, reported that Committee recommends legislation be prepared authorizing the Director of Public Service & Safety to advertise for bids and enter into a contract for a new compact excavator at a cost not to exceed $83,000. Report signed by Schweser, Harrah and Hutchinson. COMMENTS REGARDING COMMITTEE REPORTS OR AGENDA ITEMS: NONE. RESOLUTION NO. R-22-2010 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO, TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH F.O.P., OHIO LABOR COUNCIL, INC. – TROY POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION 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: Harrah, Schweser, Phillips, Stubbs, Kendall, Clark and Hutchinson. No: None. Mr. Clark moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Schweser. Yes: Schweser, Phillips, Stubbs, Kendall, Clark, Hutchinson and Harrah. No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. R-23-2010 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 COMPACT EXCAVATOR This Resolution was given first title reading. April 19, 2010 Page Two Mr. Phillips moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Harrah. Yes: Phillips, Stubbs, Kendall, Clark, Hutchinson, Harrah and Schweser. No: None. Mr. Harrah moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Kendall. Yes: Stubbs, Kendall, Clark, Hutchinson, Harrah, Schweser and Phillips. No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. R-24-2010 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO DEDICATING EASEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ADAMS STREET BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION 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. Stubbs. Yes: Kendall, Clark, Hutchinson, Harrah, Schweser, Phillips and Stubbs. No: None. Mr. Harrah moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Kendall. Yes: Clark, Hutchinson, Harrah, Schweser, Phillips, Stubbs and Kendall. No: None. RESOLUTION ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. O-7-2010 AN AMENDED ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FOR VARIOUS PARCELS OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO, FROM B-3, CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT TO EITHER OR-1, OFFICE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT OR TO B-1, LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT This Ordinance was given first title reading on March 1, 2010. Given second title reading on March 15, 2010. Given third title reading on April 5, 2010. Given fourth title reading. A motion was made by Mr. Schweser, seconded by Mr. Phillips, to amend Ordinance No. O-7-2010 to remove the parcel at 15 Race Street (parcel DO8-004660). Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. O-10-2010 ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE FINAL PLAT OF NOTTINGHAM ESTATES SUBDIVISION, SECTION FIVE IN THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO AND DEDICATING A RIGHT-OF-WAY This Ordinance was given first title reading on April 5, 2010. Given second title reading. Mr. Schweser moved for suspension of rules requiring three readings. Motion seconded by Mr. Clark. Yes: Harrah, Schweser, Phillips, Stubbs, Kendall, Clark and Hutchinson. No: None. Mr. Clark moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Hutchinson. Yes: Schweser, Phillips, Stubbs, Kendall, Clark, Hutchinson and Harrrah. No: None. ORDINANCE ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. O-11-2010 ORDINANCE FIXING SALARIES AND WAGES OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES 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. Stubbs. Yes: Phillips, Stubbs, Kendall, Clark, Hutchinson, Harrah and Schweser. No: None. April 19, 2010 Page Three Mr. Kendall moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Hutchinson. Yes: Stubbs, Kendall, Clark, Hutchinson, Harrah, Schweser and Phillips. No: None. ORDINANCE ADOPTED MAYOR’S COMMENTS: Mayor Beamish noted that he, Mr. Titterington, and Mr. Cochran and Mr. Wallace of the Troy Development Council, returned on April 18 from a three-country trade mission to Asia and sister city visit. The Mayor stated he felt the economic development mission was accomplished. He also commented that former Takahashi City Mayor Osamu Higuchi passed away while the delegation was visiting Takahashi City. Mayor Higuchi was Mayor at the time the sister city relationship was started. SERVICE & SAFETY DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS: Mr. Titterington commented regarding the Mission of the Asian Trade Mission of recruitment, retainment and expansion of businesses was met. He stated that that three countries were visited, meetings were conducted with company representatives as well as state and national leaders of the countries visited, and that contacts were made with over 40 new companies, many of which were bio-technical and high-technical industries. Mr. Titterington also noted that the recent bids for the Floral Avenue Sewer Project came in under the authorization. COUNCIL PRESIDENT COMMENTS: Mrs. Baker commented that “Meet the Candidate” will be held April 22, at 7:30 p.m. COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS: - Mr. Harrah noted that the Chamber of Commerce Business Expo will be held April 22, and he thanked the Senior Citizens Center for holding a recent open house. - Mr. Clark stated he appreciated hearing the comments of the School Superintendent Tom Dunn at the State of the Schools address held this date. AUDIENCE COMMENTS: -Stephen Kalmar, 436 Miami Street, suggested that some paving and aesthetic work be done on the Adams Street Bridge prior to the Strawberry Festival. PRESENTATION, VETERANS MUSEUM OF THE MIAMI VALLEY: Mr. Skinner advised Council that the mission of the Museum is to honor, preserve and perpetuate the recognition of those who have served in the armed forces and who have served on the home front. He stated a great number of artifacts have been donated, and the organization hopes to have a temporary location by the end of the year. He stated that the Troy area was selected for the museum because of the location and the other attractions that bring people to the area. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. _________________/s/___________________ __________________/s/____________________ Clerk of Council President of Council |