PICKERINGTON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2006
CITY HALL, 100 LOCKVILLE ROAD
REGULAR
MEETING AGENDA
7:30
P.M.
1. ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND INVOCATION. Council for the City of Pickerington met for a regular session Tuesday, January 3, 2006, at City Hall. Mayor Shaver called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Roll call was taken as follows: Mr. Fix, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sabatino, Mrs. Riggs, and Mayor Shaver were present. No members were absent. Others present were: Judy Gilleland, Lynda Yartin, Ed Drobina, Linda Fersch, Chief MikeTaylor, Phil Hartmann, Patti Wigington, Sean Casey, Tamaria Kulemeka, Shannon Martin, David Owens, Rex Myers, Patrick Bowen, Pastor Shane Hostutler, Harry Myers, Jerry Dailey, and others. Pastor Hostutler of the Pickerington Church of the Nazarene delivered the invocation.
2. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 20, 2005, REGULAR MEETING. Mr. Hackworth moved to approve; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Smith, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Fix, and Mrs. Riggs voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 27, 2005, WORK SESSION REGARDING 2006 BUDGET. Mrs. Riggs moved to approve; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mr. Hackworth, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Riggs, and Mr. Wisniewski voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 27, 2005, SPECIAL MEETING. Mr. Fix moved to approve; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Hackworth, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mrs. Riggs, and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA. Mr. Smith moved to approve; Mr. Hackworth seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Fix, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mrs. Riggs voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
4. ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING. Mayor Shaver stated at this point in time, Council would recess briefly for their organizational meeting.
Council recessed at 7:37 P.M. and reconvened in open session at 8:05 P.M.
Mr. Hackworth moved to elect Brian Wisniewski as Council President Pro Tempore; Mrs. Hammond seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Fix, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Wisniewski voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
Mr. Wisniewski moved to elect Ted Hackworth as Vice President of Council Pro Tempore; Mrs. Hammond seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Fix, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Smith, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sabatino, and Mrs. Hammond voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
Mr. Wisniewski moved to have the Rules Committee composed of Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Fix, and Mrs. Riggs, with Mrs. Riggs serving as Chairperson, Mr. Sabatino as Vice Chairperson, and Mr. Fix as Secretary; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mrs. Riggs voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
Mr. Wisniewski moved to have the Service Committee composed of Mr. Hackworth, Mrs. Hammond, and Mrs. Riggs, with Mr. Hackworth serving as Chairperson, Mrs. Riggs serving as Vice Chairperson, and Mrs. Hammond serving as Secretary, and with the Planning and Zoning Representative being Mrs. Hammond; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Fix, Mr. Smith, Mr. Hackworth, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Wisniewski voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
Mr. Wisniewski moved to have the Safety Committee composed of Mr. Smith, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Wisniewski, with Mr. Smith serving as Chairperson, Mr. Sabatino serving as Vice Chairperson, and Mr. Wisniewski serving as Secretary, and with Mr. Sabatino serving as the Nuisance Abatement Representative; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Smith, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Fix, and Mrs. Riggs voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
Mr. Wisniewski stated all Council members agreed to keep the Committee meeting times as they have been for the past year: Safety Committee the first Monday of each month at 7:30 P.M., Service Committee the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 P.M., and Rules Committee the first month of the month, as needed, at 7:00 P.M.
Mr. Fix moved to have Finance
Committee composed of Mr. Wisniewski as Chairperson, Mr. Hackworth as Vice
Chairperson, Mr. Smith as Secretary, and Mr. Fix as a fourth member of Finance;
Mr. Hackworth seconded the motion.
Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mr.
Hackworth, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Riggs, and Mr. Wisniewski voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0. Mr. Wisniewski stated Finance Committee would
meet on the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 P.M.
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS: There were no Community Comments.
6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Shaver stated there were no consent agenda items this evening.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS: There were no Committee reports.
8. REPORTS:
A. MAYOR. Mayor Shaver stated he had no report this evening.
B. LAW DIRECTOR. Mr. Hartmann stated he would request Ordinance 2005-100 regarding the 208 Plan that is scheduled for a third reading this evening be tabled to allow Canal Winchester an additional two weeks to determine if they want to be included in the Plan.
C. FINANCE DIRECTOR. Mrs. Fersch stated the notes on tonight’s agenda are all related to our issues of renewal and borrowings and the final ordinance will combine eight of the issues so we can get a better rate. Mrs. Fersch stated she would answer any questions.
D. MANAGER. Ms Gilleland stated she looked forward to working with the new Council members and she looked forward to a productive 2006. Ms Gilleland stated her report had been distributed and she would answer any questions.
E. SERVICE MANAGER. Mr. Drobina stated he had nothing to report this evening, but would answer any questions.
9. PROCEDURAL READINGS:
A. ORDINANCE 2005-92, “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING PROPOSED CHAPTER 1276.23 OF THE PICKERINGTON CODIFIED ORDINANCES ENTITLED RESIDENTIAL BUILDING DESIGN STANDARDS,” First Reading, O’Brien. (TABLED) Mr. Hackworth moved to remove from the Table; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Fix, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, and Mrs. Riggs voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0. Mr. Hackworth moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Mayor Shaver stated this ordinance would enact residential design guidelines and they are based on other communities in the area and they have been discussed with the Building Industry Association. Mr. Smith stated at a prior meeting a resident had voiced concerns about the design standards. He stated her concern had been if you had to rebuild your home, would you have to build to meet the new design standards or build it back to the standards of the neighborhood. Mr. Smith stated we may need to make a modification or an exception to allow that a replacement house, in the same neighborhood, on the same lot, would be built to the same quality that it was before. Mr. Fix stated the current ordinance states it will not apply to residential buildings existing at the effective date of the ordinance, therefore, if a home is being rebuilt, it is not a new home. Mayor Shaver stated he would suggest Mr. Smith work with the law director to craft an amended ordinance if that is Council’s desire. Ms Gilleland stated there are several circumstances that may warrant an exception to this ordinance, so there is a provision in the ordinance to allow exceptions to go before the Board of Zoning Appeals. Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino voting “Nay,” and Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Fix, Mr. Hackworth voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-1.
B. ORDINANCE 2005-102, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT A 0.4403 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, FEE SIMPLE INTEREST FROM DAVID S. DONLEY, LOCATED AT 150 BORLAND STREET, CITY OF PICKERINGTON, COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD, STATE OF OHIO, AND RECORD DEDICATION PLAT,” Second Reading, Hackworth. Mr. Hackworth moved to Table; Mr. Sabatino seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Hackworth voting “Yea.” Motion to Table passed, 7-0. (TABLED)
C. ORDINANCE 2005-104, “AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN WATER SERVICE CONNECTION CONDITIONS AND OPTIONS,” Second Reading, Hackworth. Mr. Hackworth moved to adopt; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion. Mr. Hackworth stated this would allow payment options for residents who are not connected to the City’s water system and wish to do so. Roll call was taken with Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Smith, and Mrs. Hammond voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
D. ORDINANCE 2005-108, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN LAND OWNED BY THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PARCEL NO. 041-05632-00 (LOT NO. 1, WINDMILLER SQUARE COMMERCIAL SUBDIVSION, PICKERINGTON, OHIO) TO BE SOLD IN ACCORDANCE WITH OHIO REVISED CODE 721.01, ET. SEQ. AND TO REPEAL ORDINANCE 2005-11,” Second Reading, Wisniewski. Mr. Wisniewski moved to adopt; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Mr. Wisniewski stated we have attempted to sell this land in the past and the sale did not go through due to some confusion regarding access points, so we are now repealing that ordinance and this will authorize the advertising of that property for sale. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Hackworth voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
E. ORDINANCE 2005-109, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $2,800,000 OF REVENUE NOTES BY THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON, OHIO, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RENEWING NOTES PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PART OF THE COST OF WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS,” Second Reading, Riggs. Mrs. Riggs moved to adopt; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion. Mrs. Riggs stated this is a renewal and we will stay with Fairfield National. Mrs. Riggs stated she would not address each of the following note issues unless Council has questions. Roll call was taken with Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Hackworth voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
F. ORDINANCE 2005-110, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $250,000 OF NOTES BY THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON, OHIO, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, TO RENEW NOTES PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PART OF THE COSTS OF ACQUIRING REAL PROPERTY FOR USE AS PARK LAND,” Second Reading, Riggs. Mrs. Riggs moved to adopt; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion. Mr. Sabatino clarified this was for the purchase of the parkland at Shawnee Crossing. Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino voting “Nay,” and Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Smith, and Mrs. Hammond voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-1.
G. ORDINANCE 2005-111, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $385,000 OF NOTES BY THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON, OHIO, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RENEWING NOTES PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PART OF THE COSTS OF CONSTRUCTING AND ACQUIRING IMPROVEMENTS AND RENOVATIONS TO THE CITY HALL AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT BUILDING,” Second Reading, Riggs. Mrs. Riggs moved to adopt; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Hackworth voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
H. ORDINANCE 2005-112, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $1,950,000 OF NOTES BY THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON, OHIO, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, TO RENEW NOTES PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PART OF THE COSTS OF ACQUIRING AND CONSTRUCTING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SANITARY SEWER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT SYSTEM OF THE CITY, INCLUDING PHASES 2-C, 3, AND 4 OF THE D-LINE SEWER AND ENGINEERING COSTS RELATED TO PHASE 2 OF THE SYCAMORE CREEK E-LINE SEWER,” Second Reading, Riggs. Mrs. Riggs moved to adopt; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Hackworth voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
I. ORDINANCE 2005-113, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $2,170,000 OF NOTES BY THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON, OHIO, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, TO RENEW NOTES PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PART OF THE COSTS OF CONSTRUCTING STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY, INCLUDING IMPROVEMENTS TO DILEY ROAD, STREET IMPROVEMENTS KNOWN AS THE COURTRIGHT ROAD REALIGNMENT, AND STREETS, SIDEWALKS, CURBS AND GUTTERS, AND OTHER STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA OF THE CITY,” Second Reading, Riggs. Mrs. Riggs moved to adopt; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Smith, and Mrs. Hammond voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
J. ORDINANCE 2005-114, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $775,000 OF NOTES BY THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON, OHIO, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, TO RENEW NOTES PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PART OF THE COSTS OF ACQUIRING AND CONSTRUCTING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WATER SUPPLY AND WATERWORKS SYSTEM OF THE CITY,” Second Reading, Riggs. Mrs. Riggs moved to adopt; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Hackworth voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
K. ORDINANCE 2005-115, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $315,000 OF NOTES BY THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON, OHIO, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, TO RENEW NOTES PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PART OF THE COSTS OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING AND FURNISHING A POLICE BUILDING,” Second Reading, Riggs. Mrs. Riggs moved to adopt; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Hackworth voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
L. ORDINANCE 2005-116, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $260,000 OF NOTES BY THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON, OHIO, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PART OF THE COSTS OF ACQUIRING AND INSTALLING TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AND RELATED STREET IMPROVEMENTS,” Second Reading, Riggs. Mrs. Riggs moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Smith, and Mrs. Hammond voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
M. ORDINANCE 2005-117, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $490,000 OF NOTES BY THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON, OHIO, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PART OF THE COSTS OF ACQUIRING REAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE CITY,” Second Reading, Riggs. Mrs. Riggs moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Mr. Sabatino clarified this dealt with the bus barn property. Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino voting “Nay,” and Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, and Mr. Hackworth voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-1.
N. ORDINANCE 2005-118, “AN ORDINANCE CONSOLIDATING UP TO EIGHT BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE ISSUES OF THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON, OHIO, INTO A CONSOLIDATED NOTE ISSUE, AND ESTABLISHING THE TERMS OF SUCH CONSOLIDATED NOTE ISSUE,” Second Reading, Riggs. Mrs. Riggs moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Hackworth voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
O. ORDINANCE 2005-119, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH W. E. STILSON CONSULTING GROUP, LLC, FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES,” Second Reading, Hackworth. Mr. Hackworth moved to adopt; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion. Mr. Hackworth stated this is a renewal of our contract with W. E. Stilson Consulting for engineering services. Mayor Shaver clarified we did not send out Requests for Qualifications and we did not interview other firms. Mr. Wisniewski clarified it is a one-year, renewable, contract, and can be terminated by either party with a 60-day notice. Roll call was taken with Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Smith, and Mrs. Hammond voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
P. RESOLUTION 2005-22R, “A RESOLUTION OF AUTHORIZATION (NATUREWORKS GRANT),” Second Reading, Wisniewski. Mr. Wisniewski moved to adopt; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Mr. Wisniewski stated this was our annual NatureWorks grant application, and the project we have selected for this application is the replacement of playground equipment at Victory Park. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Hackworth voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
Q. RESOLUTION 2005-23R, “ANNUAL RESOLUTION TO REQUEST ADVANCE DISTRIBUTION OF TAX MONIES OF 5.5 MILL POLICE OPERATING LEVY FROM THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY AUDITOR PURSUANT TO SECTION 321.34, OHIO REVISED CODE,” Second Reading, Wisniewski. Mr. Wisniewski moved to adopt; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Hackworth voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
R. RESOLUTION 2005-24R, “ANNUAL RESOLUTION TO REQUEST ADVANCE DISTRIBUTION OF TAX MONIES OF 2.3 MILL GENERAL OPERATING LEVY FROM THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY AUDITOR PURSUANT TO SECTION 321.34, OHIO REVISED CODE,” Second Reading, Wisniewski. Mr. Wisniewski moved to adopt; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Smith, and Mrs. Hammond voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
10. LEGISLATIVE READINGS:
A. ORDINANCE 2005-50, “AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE FINAL PLAT FOR THE WELLINGTON PARK SUBDIVISION – SECTION 1 (VIRGINIA HOMES),” Third Reading, Hackworth. (TABLED)
B. ORDINANCE 2005-94, “AN ORDINANCE APPROVING REZONING AT 100 LOCKVILLE ROAD (CITY HALL) FROM AG (RURAL DISTRICT) TO O (SUBURBAN OFFICE DISTRICT),” Third Reading, Hackworth. Mr. Hackworth moved to adopt; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion. Mr. Hackworth stated this would rezone the property City Hall is located on. Roll call was taken with Mr. Fix, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Riggs, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Smith voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
C. ORDINANCE 2005-96, “AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 2005-67 PASSED SEPTEMBER 6, 2005, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $380,000 OF NOTES BY THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON, OHIO, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RENEWING NOTES PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PART OF THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND PARTICULARLY WIDENING DILEY ROAD IN THE CITY,” Third Reading, Wisniewski. Mr. Wisniewski moved to adopt; Mr. Hackworth seconded the motion. Mr. Wisniewski stated we did not need to renew these notes and we are, therefore, rescinding the ordinance. Roll call was taken with Mr. Fix, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Riggs, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Smith voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
D. ORDINANCE 2005-99, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SECOND MODIFICATION OF THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH STILSON CONSULTING GROUP, LLC, FOR COMPLETION OF FINAL DESIGN AND RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION AND FUNDING REQUEST,” Third Reading, Hackworth. Mr. Hackworth moved to adopt; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion. Mr. Hackworth stated this is basically a change order for the design of Diley Road. Roll call was taken with Mr. Fix, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Riggs, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Smith voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
E. ORIDNANCE 2005-100, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH FAIRFIELD COUNTY DEMONSTRATING COMPLIANCE WITH THE STATEWIDE OEPA 208 PLAN,” Third Reading, Hackworth. Mr. Hackworth moved to Table; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Smith, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sabatino, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Riggs, and Mr. Fix voting “Yea.” Motion to Table passed, 7-0. (TABLED)
F. ORDINANCE 2005-101, “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN (CIP) FOR 2006-2010,” Third Reading, Riggs. Mrs. Riggs moved to adopt; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion. Mr. Sabatino stated there are some hefty projects contained in the CIP and he could not support it until we get our budget to where it makes sense to look at funding some of these items. Mrs. Riggs stated the CIP is a snap shot of potential projects based upon funding. She stated further this is a strategic plan of future projects. Mr. Wisniewski stated any project in the CIP would have to come through Committee and Council, and it is only a plan. Mr. Sabatino stated, then, voting for the CIP would not necessarily indicate condoning any specific project at this point, it is just the idea that if we can get the funding the project would be considered. Mr. Smith clarified the CIP is updated annually and during the course of the year it does change. Mr. Hackworth stated this is also a part of the funding process and when Council starts to look at State funding, it is a requirement to have the project on the CIP. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Fix, Mr. Hackworth, and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
11. OTHER BUSINESS: Mrs. Hammond stated earlier in the meeting, Council neglected to vote for Service Committee of Council’s representative to the Utility Fees Review Committee. Mr. Wisniewski moved to appoint Mr. Hackworth as the Service Committee’s representative to the Utility Fees Review Committee; Mrs. Hammond seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Hackworth, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mrs. Riggs, and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
12. MOTIONS: There were no motions.
13. ADJOURNMENT. There being nothing further, Mr. Hackworth moved to adjourn; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion. Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Fix, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mrs. Riggs voted “Aye.” Motion carried, 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M., January 3, 2006.
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