CITY OF
PICKERINGTON
CITY HALL, 100
LOCKVILLE ROAD
THURSDAY, JULY 13,
2005
WORK SESSION
FOR OPEN
DISCUSSION REGARDING VIRGINIA HOMES
6:30 P.M.
1. ROLL CALL. Mr. Hackworth called the Service Committee Work Session to order at 6:30 P.M., with Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Parker, and Mr. O’Brien present. Others present were Judy Gilleland, Lynda Yartin, Lance Schultz, Ed Drobina, Jerry Dailey, Craig Bohning, and others.
Ms Gilleland stated Mr. Bohning is an engineer for EMH&T, and they are representing the developer, Mr. Ruma. She stated the Committee had been provided with a document that summarized the various options, and we have been working with Virginia Homes for several months talking about the extension of Courtright over to Milnor Road. Ms Gilleland stated some of the original plans called for the extension of Courtright going north, but there are several variations of extending Courtright over to Milnor discussed. She continued EMH&T has been very good about providing the City with construction costs, loss of lot value, etc., and what she would like to do this evening was brief the Committee on the various options, and provide staff’s recommendation on the options. Ms Gilleland further stated we need to begin to give Virginia Homes some sort of indication as to what our interest is in participating in this project financially.
Ms Gilleland reviewed the four options with the Committee members as detailed in Attachment 1 to these minutes.
Mr. Hackworth clarified on all four options Courtright would be three lanes with sidewalks on both sides, and curbs and gutters. He stated on Option C there would be one access from the condos onto the new Courtright Road extension, and Ms Gilleland stated that was correct. Ms Gilleland stated the City was leaning toward Option C or D, and Mr. Hackworth stated he preferred Option C. Mr. O’Brien stated it appeared Option C provided the best shot at lining up with Stemen Road, and have we looked at what we can do on the Stemen side to connect either of the other two options to see what the different impacts are of moving Stemen Road north. Ms Gilleland stated we have only discussed it acknowledging that Options A and B will be more expensive to get to our ultimate goal of Stemen, but we have not prepared any cost estimates. Mr. Parker clarified the necessity of upsizing of utilities would be determined by the City.
Mr. Hackworth stated if our ultimate goal is to link up to Stemen Road we should get a more expanded drawing showing the properties of what we would have to take. Ms Gilleland clarified Mr. Hackworth would like an expanded drawing taking the whole project into account. Ms Gilleland stated we do need to determine our preference for the road and we may not be able to wait an entire month until the next Service Committee. Mr. Hackworth stated the Committee would schedule a special meeting, and if the information was provided it could be scheduled just prior to the Council meeting on August 2, 2005. Mr. Dailey stated he would be able to get the information to the Committee in time for them to review it prior to that time.
2. ADJOURNMENT. There being nothing further, Mr. Hackworth closed the work session at 7:05 P.M., July 13, 2005.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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Lynda D. Yartin, Municipal Clerk
CITY OF
PICKERINGTON
CITY HALL, 100
LOCKVILLE ROAD
THURSDAY, JULY 13,
2005
WORK SESSION
FOR OPEN
DISCUSSION REGARDING
WELLFIELD
INVESTIGATION REPORT
7:08 P.M.
1. ROLL CALL. Mr. Hackworth called the Service Committee Work Session to order at 7:08 P.M., with Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Parker, and Mr. O’Brien present. Others present were Judy Gilleland, Lynda Yartin, Lance Schultz, Ed Drobina, Jerry Dailey, Bob Hedges, and others.
Mr. Hedges of EMH&T presented a power point presentation based on the report that had been distributed to the Committee members that is Attachment 1 to these minutes. Mr. Hedges stated it is approximately one mile between the City’s wellfield and Pickerington Ponds property. He stated the City has done a lot of studies on the ground water, and one of the first study was done by DLZ to determine whether or not certain areas had the potential of contributing ground water to the wellfield, and you have had subsequent studies done to determine whether or not there is a linkage between Pickerington Ponds and the Diley Road wellfield. He stated MetroParks also did their own studies and although data was shared, there was not a great deal of coordination during the studies.
Mr. Hackworth stated we are now faced with Canal Winchester wanting to pump from that general area, and he would like to scientifically prove that if we were to pump more out of our wells and the Ponds would go dry that it wasn’t our fault. Mr. Hackworth stated he would also like to know what were the effects, and what level, should we allow Canal to pump out of the wellfield south of us. Mr. O’Brien stated if we were to drill a wellfield to the east, just past the City limits, we would be drawing from the same thing as Pickerington Ponds. Mr. Dailey stated the original search east, in a county-wide study, resulted in no water.
2. ADJOURNMENT. There being nothing further, Mr. Hackworth closed the work session at 7:50 P.M., July 13, 2005.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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Lynda D. Yartin, Municipal Clerk
CITY OF PICKERINGTON
SERVICE COMMITTEE
OF COUNCIL
CITY HALL, 100
LOCKVILLE ROAD
THURSDAY, JULY 13,
2005
REGULAR MEETING
7:30 P.M.
1. ROLL CALL. Mr. Hackworth called the meeting to order at 7:50 P.M., with Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Parker, and Mr. O’Brien present. No members were absent. Others present were: Judy Gilleland, Lynda Yartin, Lance Schultz, Ed Drobina, Jerry Dailey, Jim Hite, Steve Hermiller, Lawrence Cohen, and others.
2. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF June 9, 2005, Work Session. Mr. O’Brien moved to approve; Mr. Hackworth seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Parker abstaining, and Mr. O’Brien and Mr. Hackworth voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 2-0.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF June 9, 2005, Regular Meeting. Mr. Parker moved to approve; Mr. Hackworth seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Parker abstaining, and Mr. Hackworth and Mr. O’Brien voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 2-0.
3. COMMUNITY COMMENTS: There were no community comments.
4. PLANNING AND ZONING
A. REPORTS:
(1) BZA Report. Mr. Schultz stated there were five cases in June, one for a storage building, three for decks, and one for U-Haul use by Pickerington Carpet Outlet, and they were all approved. He stated in July they will consider two variances for decks in Windmiller Ponds.
(2) Planning and Zoning Representative Report (Mr. O’Brien) Mr. O’Brien stated Planning and Zoning met last night and held two public hearings, one for the rezoning for Violet Township’s maintenance facility, and one for the rezoning of 145 W. Columbus Street. Mr. O’Brien stated the Commission had approved the preliminary plat for Windmiller Square Commercial Subdivision, the preliminary development plan for Ashton Crossing, which is just west of Freedom Way and north of the Holiday Inn Express. He stated there were 13 agenda items and it was a very long meeting.
B. ACTION ITEMS: Mr. Schultz stated he would like to add two action items to tonight’s agenda. The first item would be for the approval of the preliminary plat for Windmiller Square Commercial Subdivision and second, the zone change for 145 W. Columbus Street.
(1) Review and request for motion to approve draft ordinance accepting the final plats for Section 2, Phases 1 and 2, of the Spring Creek subdivision (Dominion Homes). Mr. Schultz stated this subdivision was approved in Violet Township in 1996 and was modified in 1999. He stated this was part of the 362-acre annexation that was accepted by the City in March of this year. Mr. Schultz stated the applicant was requesting final plat approval for Phases 1 and 2, which consists of 63 lots on approximately 38 acres. He stated the construction drawings have been approved and there would be a right-hand turn lane on northbound Milnor Road into this development, with a traffic signal being proposed at Refugee Road and Spring Creek Drive. Mr. Schultz stated the County, the City, and the Township would need to determine when that signal is warranted and who is responsible for installation of the light. Mr. Schultz stated when the development was approved approximately ten years ago, the developer was to escrow $50,000 for the light and apparently $25,000 has been put in escrow and the remaining $25,000 will be paid to either the County or the City. Mr. Schultz stated he believed the first $25,000 was paid to the County Engineer. Mr. Dailey clarified the signal would be in the City. Mr. Schultz stated a bike path was approved behind lots in a one block area of the subdivision, however, the City has determined this does not meet the City’s bike plan, and the City, the Township, the County, and the developer agree this bike path should not be constructed. Mr. Schultz stated Planning and Zoning Commission approved this in June with the conditions that are attached to the ordinance and include the elimination of the bike path, that the perimeter landscaping and mounding match what is out there today, and that a Homeowner’s Association Agreement shall be submitted and reviewed by the City. Mr. O’Brien stated the curb cut on Milnor Road does align with a Township road across Milnor Road so it is a good alignment. Mr. O’Brien stated there was also a cut through from Pickerington Road to Refugee Road to a traffic signal, and also you could cut through from Milnor Road to either Refugee Road or Pickerington Road, and that is one of the reasons this was broken up into smaller chunks, so we could have time to work with the developer on addressing those cut-throughs. Mr. Schultz stated the Township is working with the developer to get that changed as it was originally approved in the Township and the concern is where Spring Creek Drive abuts Pickerington Road, and that is in the Township and will remain in the Township. Mr. Parker inquired if we can put any teeth in the platting process, because the retention ponds are being included, to put in some type of maintenance stipulation. He stated these two ponds appear to be sitting right on Milnor Road, and we have had problems with ponds in the past. Mr. O’Brien stated both retention ponds are already there, and Mr. Parker stated he was referring to the maintenance of them. Mr. Schultz stated the City requires aeration in the ponds, and Ms Gilleland stated it can be enforced through our property maintenance code. Mr. Hackworth clarified only a portion of the subdivision is in the City, so if we approve this we have to depend on the Township to address the issue of creating a cut-through. Mr. Schultz stated Phases 3 and 4 of Section 2 are in the City, and Sections 3 and 4 will be in the Township. Ms Gilleland stated as part of our annexation agreement the City provides police protection and the Township will provide roadway maintenance, such as snow removal and street maintenance, for the portion that is in the City. Mr. Hackworth moved to approve the ordinance accepting the final plats for Section 2, Phases 1 and 2, of the Spring Creek subdivision (Dominion Homes) with the conditions shown in Exhibit A; Mr. O’Brien seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. O’Brien, Mr. Parker, and Mr. Hackworth voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 3-0.
(2) Review and request for motion to approve Residential Building Design Standards. Mr. Schultz stated the design guidelines were presented to the Committee for review and mainly deal with exterior standards. Mr. O’Brien stated he was not sure about requiring windows on all elevations as that would make furniture placement very difficult. Ms Gilleland stated she has discussed that with staff and with the BIA. She stated she has wanted to get these standards in place since she came to Pickerington, and she wants something so the homes that are built in the next several years are quality and sustainable. She stated she did not feel the window requirement should be an issue for the builders, and Mr. O’Brien stated he was not worried about the builder as much as the people buying the homes. Mr. Hackworth stated if you have windows on all sides you might have some privacy issues, and Ms Gilleland stated that can be taken care of by landscaping. Ms Gilleland stated this is our first draft of the building design standards, and we can make changes as we go along. She stated she would like the Committee members to review the draft and provide any input to Mr. Schultz. Mr. O’Brien stated he would request a copy of this draft be placed on the City’s web site so people have a chance to look at it before we have the public hearings. Ms Gilleland stated she would ensure that was done.
(3) Review and request for motion to approve the Preliminary Plat for Windmiller Square Commercial Subdivision (property south of Kroger.) Mr. Schultz stated the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the preliminary plan in June, and the preliminary plat last night. He stated the final plat will go before Planning and Zoning next month, and the final plat will be before this Committee next month if this is approved this evening. Mr. Schultz stated the owner proposes to develop four commercial out lots and they would utilize the existing entrance to Kroger, where the light is today, and that would extend about 250 feet. He stated it would then proceed south about 180 feet, and that would be a private drive owned by Regency. He continued from that point south, that is owned by T&M, and it would be a public, dedicated road, from that point to the Diley Road property line. Mr. Schultz stated Planning and Zoning Commission approved the preliminary plat with the following five conditions:
(1) That the proposed plan shall be revised to meet the traffic access plan, building/parking setback requirements, and buffering requirements.
(2) That the proposed development shall meet all other City development requirements.
(3) That the construction drawings shall be approved by the City prior to approval of the final plat.
(4) That the existing and proposed private road issues on the Regency Center Corporation property shall be addressed to satisfy City requirements.
(5) That the entire length of the public road shall be constructed at the same time to the Diley Road right-of-way.
Mr. Steve Hermiller stated he was present representing the developer and he would be happy to answer any questions. He stated the portion that would be dedicated goes from the Diley Road right-of-way up to the Regency property line. Ms Gilleland stated it is our intention to have the entire road dedicated and we are working with Regency on that. Mr. Schultz stated that is one of the conditions he listed earlier. Mr. O’Brien stated Planning and Zoning had worked with the developer and we would get some access to the old Diley Road with this and we can then decide what to do to help the traffic flow through that area. He stated the current layout in that area is a nightmare and this will help with that. Mr. Hackworth inquired how this would affect the access to the Schaffner property on old Diley Road and Mr. O’Brien stated it would allow more flexibility for access to that property. Mr. O’Brien moved to approve the Preliminary Plat for Windmiller Square Commercial Subdivision (property south of Kroger); Mr. Hackworth seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Parker, Mr. Hackworth, and Mr. O’Brien voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 3-0.
(4) Review and request for motion to approve rezoning of 145 W. Columbus Street from R-4 (Residential District) to C-2 (Central Business/Mixed Use District). Mr. Schultz stated the owner proposes to renovate the existing house, which is zoned R-4, into an office, which is permitted in a C-2 Business District. He stated there are office and commercial uses located within the block, and the Columbus Street corridor has a variety of mixed uses including retail, restaurants, professional offices, and the Olde Pickerington Village Plan encourages a mixture of uses. Mr. Schultz stated Planning and Zoning Commission approved the rezoning last night, and staff supports the rezoning request. Mr. Schultz stated in the old downtown district, on site parking is not required. Mr. O’Brien stated any exterior changes would have to go back to Planning and Zoning for approval. Mr. O’Brien further stated at the Public Hearing before Planning and Zoning Commission, residents addressed the parking in the alley and that is addressed through police enforcement. Mr. Schultz stated the public hearing before City Council is scheduled for August 16th. Ms Gilleland stated we would normally not schedule the first reading on this item until the evening of the public hearing, however, if the Committee desires this can go on the next Council agenda for a first and then a second reading, and the public hearing will be held the night of the third reading. Mr. Hackworth stated he felt rezoning issues should have three full readings. Mr. Hackworth clarified adjacent property owners were notified of the public hearing last night, and they have also been notified of the public hearing at Council on August 16th. Ms Gilleland stated the business owners are in a situation where they own the property, they are ready to move, and they would like to get into their new property as soon as possible. Mr. Lawrence Cohen stated he was representing the applicant and the business is importing and sales, but this is just their office and there is no foot traffic or whatever. Mr. O’Brien stated based on the comments at the public hearing last night, he did not have a problem with going ahead with the first two readings and having the public hearing before the third reading. Mr. Hackworth moved to approve the rezoning of 145 West Columbus Street from R-4 (Residential District) to C-2 (Central Business/Mixed Use District); Mr. Parker seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. O’Brien, Mr. Hackworth, and Mr. Parker voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 3-0.
5. SERVICE DEPARTMENT
A. ACTION ITEMS:
B. WATER UTILITY MAINTENANCE. Mr. Drobina stated the new billing system has been ordered and we need to start working on what we want our bills to look like. Mr. O’Brien ascertained the new billing equipment comes with a two-day training program on-site.
C. WASTEWATER UTILITY MAINTENANCE.
(1) Sewer back-up issues - Update. Ms Gilleland stated everyone has been notified and the checks are ready for pick-up. Mr. Drobina stated he thought there were six residents who have not picked up their checks as yet. Mr. Hackworth ascertained there have no residents who have refused the payment.
(2) Review and discussion regarding EPA 208 Plan. Mr. Drobina stated the Committee had been provided a draft copy of the agreement between the City of Pickerington and Fairfield County that was sent to the EPA. Mr. Drobina stated the EPA may ask us to include Canal Winchester, and Mr. Hackworth stated he felt it would be a good idea to have them included. Mr. Drobina stated we were scheduling a meeting with Fairfield County to see if they had any comments on the agreement.
D. STREET MAINTENANCE.
(1) Review and request for motion to award contract for Annual Street Repaving Project. Mr. Drobina stated we received one bid for the annual street paving project and that was from Shelly Company. He stated the bid was for $120,631.50, and that is $25,000 under what we had estimated. Mr. Parker moved to forward legislation awarding the Annual Street Repaving Project contract to Shelly Company to Council and to include a five percent contingency in the not to exceed amount; Mr. Hackworth seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Parker, Mr. Hackworth, and Mr. O’Brien voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 3-0. Mr. Hackworth stated we were running out of time for paving work, and Mr. O’Brien stated we may want to pass this legislation by emergency. Mr. Parker stated he did not have a problem with the legislation being written with emergency language so the work can be completed.
E. STORM WATER UTILITY MAINTENANCE.
(1) Long Road/Bowen Road Stormwater – Update. Mr. Drobina stated we have gone back out and swept the ditches and had them hydro seeded. He stated he has not had any complaints from anyone. Mr. Drobina stated they have also started the ditch at Long Road and Pearl to try to drain the storm water from that area. Mr. Drobina stated he hoped to have Mr. Hartman at the next Service Committee to discuss what he is doing with the Corps of Engineers in the Long Road area.
F. TREE COMMISSION. Update. Mr. Drobina stated he had no update.
6. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CAPITAL PROJECTS
A. WASTEWATER
(1) Wastewater Plant Expansion - Update. Mr. Drobina stated he had no update this evening.
(2) D-Line Interceptor Sewer Phase IIIB. Mr. Dailey stated the bid opening for this project was extended, and the bid opening will be July 20th. Mr. Dailey stated once the bids are received the Committee may want to schedule a special meeting to recommend award of the contract or preauthorize that if the bids result in a qualified contractor, within the estimate, to allow the City Manager to take it directly to Council. Mr. Hackworth ascertained the Committee members did not want the project delayed and if the bid was within the estimate and with a qualified contractor, Service Committee would sign a Committee Action Waiver and have the legislation to award the contract forwarded directly to Council.
B. TRANSPORTATION:
(1) Courtright Drive.
a. Courtright Drive Extension Project, Phase III – Update. Mr. Dailey stated he had no further report on this project. Mr. Hackworth stated as a result of the work session held earlier tonight, this Committee would recommend which option they felt was most appropriate and they had asked for additional information of the extension of Courtright Road, what kind of properties we would run into on the east side of Milnor Road on the way to Stemen Road. Ms Gilleland stated that was correct. Mr. Hackworth moved to schedule a Special Service Committee meeting on August 2, 2005, at 7:00 P.M., with one agenda item to select the option on the Courtright Road Extension; Mr. O’Brien seconded the motion. Mr. Hackworth stated they would like that information prior to the special meeting. Roll call was taken with Mr. O’Brien, Mr. Hackworth, and Mr. Parker voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 3-0.
(2) Diley Road Realignment:
a. Diley Road/256 Intersection Improvement Project, Phase II – Update. Mr. Drobina stated the contractor plans to be here the first week of August to grind that off and repave it.
b. Diley Road/S.R. 256 Intersection Improvement Project, Phase III – Update. Mr. Dailey stated this project is due to be completed by the third week in August. He stated Diley Road will be closed from July 18th through July 28th. Mr. Hackworth ascertained the culvert that goes under the road will be dug out and there will be new asphalt over that area.
(3) Diley Road Improvements Project:
a. MORPC/ODOT Project – Update. Mr. Dailey stated Stage 2 submittal has been made and no comments have been received. He stated the right-of-way plans are in progress and should likely be complete in September, and property acquisition process will begin at that time.
b. Noise Barriers – Update. Ms Gilleland stated she had no update.
(4) Review of Access Management Plan. Mr. Hackworth stated he would like to have this item removed from the agenda until our Engineer and Planning and Zoning Director have completed their review and recommendations.
(5) Cover/Ebright Connector
a. Pickerington Health Care Access Road – Update. Ms Gilleland stated we can take the road by eminent domain, and then we are talking about the value of the road. She stated we can use the access road the City installed, it is just a matter of if we can close off the Pickerington Health Care access and rely on that being the full access. She stated we are waiting on Mr. Hartmann to get the information on the value of the road. She stated further it was decided it would be better to use the road as is rather than bring it up to City standards, but the engineer and law director are working on it.
(6) Traffic Signal Update.
a. Discussion regarding Refugee Road/Windmiller Drive Traffic Signal. Mr. Dailey stated the traffic counts are complete. Mr. Drobina stated the plans for Refugee Road/Windmiller signal are almost complete and it can be put out for bid in the next couple of weeks. Mr. Dailey stated they do have a head start on the next phase, they are just waiting on the funds. Mr. O’Brien stated the timing of the next phase will be relatively quick, and then we will need more money to start the repairs. Mr. O’Brien stated the two biggest complaints you hear in the City of Pickerington regard traffic on S.R. 256 and the schools, and we cannot do anything about the schools. He stated he felt we need to push traffic on S.R. 256 to the front burner and address it. He stated he knew we needed police cruisers, etc., but he felt we needed to concentrate on this. Ms Gilleland stated when the money is released, then Council needs to have a discussion on what they feel are the priorities. She stated she hoped in the near future all of the funds will be released and we will be able to do everything on the contingency list. Mr. O’Brien stated it was his intent by getting this into the minutes continuously that the residents who read the minutes will contact their councilmen and express their concern about what they think should be a priority.
(7) Proposed Meadows Blvd. Closure. Mr. Hackworth stated this project has been put on the shelf, and this item can be removed from the agenda.
(1) Wellfield Investigation – Update. Mr. Hackworth stated this had been discussed in the work session earlier this evening. He stated as we move along with Canal Winchester we should see how much they would like to contribute for paying for a study on the well field. He stated further he would like to see if we can get Metro Parks involved in at least the scope of the study so that everyone is on the same page.
(2) Review and request for motion to approve draft ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a Letter of Understanding with the Village of Canal Winchester regarding the provision of water services. Mr. Hackworth stated he understood we were not ready to proceed with this at this time. Ms Gilleland stated that was correct and, in fact, staff and our attorney are working on a more formal agreement for the emergency connection and the use of the 300,000 gallons. She stated the Committee had also received a sample of the emergency water service agreement between Columbus and Fairfield County. Mr. O’Brien clarified Mr. Drobina did not have any problem with 300,000 gallons a day. Mr. Hackworth stated he would like to have this continued on the agenda.
D. STORMWATER. No Report.
7. CHAIRMAN. Mr. Hackworth stated he had nothing to bring forward.
8. OTHER BUSINESS.
A. Review and request for motion to authorize submission of Ohio Public Works Commission Grant application. Mr. Drobina stated last year the project we submitted was for a storm sewer out Long Road from Columbus Street to Diley Road, and we were not selected for the grant. He stated he was not sure what project we wanted to submit this year, but we also want to submit a joint grant with the Township and Fairfield County for the Mingo water line. Mr. O’Brien stated based on what was turned down last year, are we going to plan to ask for something that has a higher probability of success. Mr. Drobina stated he has not discussed the project for submission as yet with the engineer. Mr. Parker moved to forward legislation to Council authorizing the City Manager to submit Ohio Public Works Grant applications for the joint project with Fairfield County and Violet Township, and for the project as determined by the City Manager and staff; Mr. Hackworth seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Parker, and Mr. O’Brien voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 3-0.
Mr. O’Brien stated the Fire Department indicates they are two lights away from completing their system to turn the traffic lights green when responding, and Mr. Gallagher has indicated potentially every time they do that it will cause a four-hour interruption as far as our signal timing. He stated he would like further information on this and who in the City gave permission for the Fire Department to install this system. Mr. Dailey stated he would see what information he could provide Mr. O’Brien. Mr. O’Brien stated further the lights we gave ODOT control over are still not right, and he felt we should do whatever we can to get a little more attention to this problem. He further questioned if we have any type program in place to ensure that our intersections are kept with assured clear distances and are not blocked by vegetation, trash cans, etc. Ms Gilleland stated she is not aware of any active program other than as we notice issues or get complaints, we deal with them. Mr. O’Brien stated he understood Ms Frommer was looking into assured clear distances at railroad crossings, and Mr. Dailey stated she and Mr. Drobina are looking into that. Mr. O’Brien further stated we have talked over the last several months regarding shared roadway annexations and working with the Township to annex the shared roadways into the City so we can control speed limits and asked if there was any update on that. Ms Gilleland stated she has not followed up on this, but she will add it to her list of things to look into.
9. ADJOURNMENT. There being nothing further, Mr. O’Brien moved to adjourn; Mr. Parker seconded the motion. Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Parker, and Mr. O’Brien voted “Aye.” Motion carried, 3-0. The Service Committee adjourned at 9:45 P.M., July 13, 2005.
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Lynda D. Yartin, Municipal Clerk