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January 3, 2011 MINUTES OF COUNCIL A regular session of Troy City Council was held Monday, January 3, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Members Present: Clark, Harrah, Hutchinson, Schweser and Stubbs. Upon motion of Mr. Harrah, seconded by Mr. Schweser, Mr. Phillips was excused from this meeting by unanimous roll call vote. Upon motion of Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Harrah, Mr. Kendall 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 Richard L. Cultice, Auditor Grant D. Kerber, Director of Law INVOCATION: An invocation was given by Mayor Beamish. MINUTES: The Clerk gave a summary of the minutes of the December 20, 2010, meeting of Troy City Council. There were no corrections or additions to these minutes. A motion was made by Mr. Harrah, seconded by Mr. Clark, to approve these minutes. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. The Clerk gave a summary of the minutes of the December 23, 2010, special meeting of Troy City Council. There were no corrections or additions to these minutes. A motion was made by Mr. Harrah, seconded by Mr. Schweser, to approve these minutes. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Law & Ordinance Committee: Mr. Schweser, Chairman, gave the oral report of notice of an application from the Ohio Department of Liquor Control for a new D2 permit for A Fat Boyz Pizzeria LLC, dba Fat Boyz Pizzeria, 1469 S. Market Street. Personnel Committee: Mr. Clark reported regarding the Mayor’s request for reappointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, and moved that Council approve reappointments of Richard L. Klockner, Richard H. Burns, and Kent Frauenberger to the Board of Zoning Appeals for terms ending December 31, 2015. Motion seconded by Mr. Harrah, and passed by unanimous roll call vote. Recreation & Parks Committee: Mr. Stubbs, Chairman, reported that Committee completely support the naming of the park on North Ridge Avenue as the Joe Reardon Skatepark to honor an individual who gave tirelessly of his time and talent for the benefit of the Troy Community. Committee noted that the naming of this park does follow the Council policy for the naming of a City facility adopted in 2005 and while legislation is not required for the naming, Committee will ask that Council approve this report as Council’s approval of the name. Committee further noted that a formal dedication will be held after the new skate equipment is in place. A motion was made by Mr. Stubbs, seconded by Mr. Schweser, to accept the report of the Recreation & Parks Committee and to approve the naming of the park on North Ridge Avenue as the Joe Reardon Skatepark. Motion passed, unanimous vote. COMMENTS REGARDING COMMITTEE REPORTS OR AGENDA ITEMS: - Denny Wannemacher, 1335 Greenfield, urged Council not to approve O-30-2010 unless the portion formerly known as the Honeycreek Subdivision is removed. Mr. Wannemacher said that the citizens voted that this area not be zoned residential and if the Ordinance is passed with that area in it, there will be another referendum. He stated there was a comment that it would not be a problem to rezone it as there are no plans for the land, but that is not true because once zoned it can be developed without further vote. Mr. Wannemacher stated the additional traffic cannot be handled on North Market Street. He also stated that if Council votes yes, Council is not representing what the citizens have voted. - Debra, Stichter, 467 West Staunton Road, asked if there is information as to the total acres and parcels included in the rezoning of O-30-2010. She stated she feels there are errors in the parcel numbers as they are repeated, there was no way to know that Honeycreek was part of the Ordinance by just reading it, she thinks there could be better ways to define some parcels, she does not understand why vacant cemetery land is being rezoned or why a parcel owned by the MCD is being changed from park land to retail. January 3, 2011 Page Two - Lester Conard, 1210 S. Clay Street, commented that he hopes the rezoning of the Honeycreek land does not become another Stonebridge Meadows with emergency legislation. RESOLUTIONS: NONE ORDINANCE NO. O-26-2010 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 1149.09 AND AMENDING SECTION 521.07 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO This Ordinance was given first title reading on October 18, 2010. Given public hearing and second title reading on November 1, 2010. Given third title reading on November 15, 2010. Given fourth title reading on December 6, 2010. Given fifth title reading and amended on December 20, 2010. Given sixth title reading. ORDINANCE NO. O-30-2010 ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FOR VARIOUS PARCELS OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO This Ordinance was given first title reading on December 6, 2010. Given public hearing and second title reading on December 20, 2010. Given third title reading. COMMENTS OF THE MAYOR: - The Mayor presented Council with a copy of his 2010 Annual Report. (Copy attached to original minutes.) - The Mayor thanked Council for approving the reappointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, and for the naming of the Joe Reardon Skatepark. COMMENTS OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY: Mr. Titterington commented that: - Regarding handling winter snow and ice, the City has used approximately the same amount of salt year to date as last year at this time, and expended approximately the same amount of overtime. - The City appreciates the generosity of The Troy Foundation for the award of grant applications in the total amount of $24,400 to offset the cost of three projects (1/3 cost of bark park, portion of fireworks, and the Treasure Island River Adventure Series). - The McCoy House (122 S. Walnut), aka the Stouder House, was ordered demolished by the Planning Commission after 12 years of property maintenance violations. However, the Mayor, Planning Commission, the administration, and staff were willing to defer demolition for a very short while to determine if there would be a purchaser who would have the funds to repair/refurbish the house that was built by A. G. Stouder. The house was sold, and closed, at the end of the year and the new owner has stated work will start as soon as weather permits. This is considered a win-win, as the house has been spared and there is a new owner that will work towards refurbishing the house rather than allowing it to fall into such a terrible condition. COMMENTS OF THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT: - Mrs. Baker stated she had reappointed Mark Douglas to the Board of Tax Appeals for a 3-year term ending 12/31/2013. - The next meeting will be on Tuesday, January 18, due to the Dr. Martin Luther King holiday. - In recognition of the Dr. Martin Luther King holiday, on January 17 there will be the commemorative walk from the Public Square to the First United Methodist Church, a service at the First United Methodist Church, and a luncheon following the service. January 3, 2011 Page Three COUNCIL COMMENTS: - Mr. Harrah asked if Council could see the priority list of streets for snow/ice removal to respond to citizens. Mr. Titterington stated the protocol will be provided; however, the handling of each weather event depends some on the event itself (day/time/type/total weather conditions/etc.). - Mr. Schweser asked that salt be put down on intersections. Mr. Titterington stated that this is done, especially on routes to schools; however, the event itself impacts how well salting may or may not work. - Mr. Stubbs noted that there is a map of primary and secondary streets on the City’s website. AUDIENCE COMMENTS: - Denny Wannemacher, 1335 Greenfield Drive, stated he did not believe Council minutes were current as posted on the website. (note – That comment was not correct.) There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:31p.m. _______________/s/________________________ ______________/s/_____________________ Clerk of Council President of Council |