PICKERINGTON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 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, April 18, 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. Smith, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sabatino, Mrs. Riggs, and Mayor Shaver were present. Mr. Hackworth was absent. Others present were: Judy Gilleland, Lynda Yartin, Phil Hartmann, Ed Drobina, Linda Fersch, Chief Taylor, Brenda VanCleave, Patti Wigington, Sean Casey, Julie Goodrich, Don Goodrich, Chief Portier, Harry Myer, Pastor Scott Kelso, Robert Thiede, and others.
2. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 21, 2006, REGULAR MEETING. Mr. Sabatino moved to approve; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, and Mrs. Riggs voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-0.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 4, 2006, WORK SESSION REGARDING JOINT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS. Mrs. Riggs moved to approve; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Fix voting “Nay,” and Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Riggs, and Mr. Wisniewski voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 5-1.
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 4, 2006, PUBLIC HEARING RETGARDING AMENDING SECTION 1276.17 OF THE PICKERINGTON CODIFIED ORDINANCES. Mr. Smith moved to approve; Mrs. Hammond seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mrs. Riggs, and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-0.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 4, 2006, REGULAR MEETING. Mrs. Riggs moved to approve; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Fix, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mrs. Riggs voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-0.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA. Mr. Fix moved to approve; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Fix, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Wisniewski voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-0.
4. PRESENTATION BY ROBERT H. THIEDE, SUPERINTENDENT, PICKERNGOTN LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. Dr. Thiede provided a brief presentation regarding Issue 3 on the May 2, 2006, ballot for the 2.3 mill school levy. Mayor Shaver stated he and all of Council were in support of the levy.
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:
A. SAFETY COMMITTEE (Mr. Smith) Mr. Smith stated the ordinance regarding Home Occupations is on the agenda for a second reading this evening.
B. SERVICE COMMITTEE (Mr. Hackworth) Mrs. Hammond stated Service Committee met last week for both the regular meeting and a work session on the Access Management Plan. She stated the legislation on tonight’s agenda consenting to allow Canal Winchester to provide sewer service to the property near Schoolhouse Road came out of the Service meeting.
8. REPORTS:
A. MAYOR.
(1) Administer Oath of Office to Officer Nathan Fries. Mayor Shaver administered the oath of office to the newly hired Police Officer, Nathan Fries.
Mayor Shaver presented the Annual Proclamation for Arbor Day to Mr. Don Goodrich, Chairman of the Tree Commission. Mayor Shaver stated he would request Council table the third reading on Ordinance 2006-34 due to further negotiations. Mayor Shaver further stated the City Manager would be requesting Safety Committee approve funding for the Violet Festival in the amount of $17,500.
B. LAW DIRECTOR. Mr. Hartmann stated Council is scheduled for the third reading on the ordinance accepting the donated easement from Sylvia Cook as part of the Diley Road widening project, and this would allow it to be recorded.
C. FINANCE DIRECTOR. Mrs. Fersch stated she had nothing to report and she would answer any questions.
D. MANAGER. Ms Gilleland stated she was pleased to introduce Brenda VanCleave, our new staff engineer. Ms Gilleland stated her work would supplement the work of Stilson Consulting who is our City Engineer.
E. SERVICE MANAGER. Mr. Drobina stated the Resolution to consent to the Village of Canal Winchester providing sanitary sewer service to 10591 Joy Court is on the agenda this evening. He stated this resolution is required by our sewer agreement with Canal Winchester. Mr. Drobina further stated he would request the final two readings on the two ordinances on the agenda this evening for capital improvement water line projects. Mr. Drobina stated the Tree Commission will be celebrating Arbor Day on April 28, 2006, at 7:00 P.M. He stated a tree will be dedicated in the arboretum to Mr. Frank Wiseman, the City’s previous Service Director.
F. POLICE CHIEF. Chief Taylor stated the legislation on tonight’s agenda for a contract with Pickerington Local School District will allow us to continue to allow us to continue our good working relationship with the schools and to provide the excellent level of service as we do each day.
9. PROCEDURAL READINGS:
A. ORDINANCE 2006-35, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE PICKERINGTON LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR EXTRAORDINARY POLICE SERVICES,” First Reading, Smith. Mr. Smith moved to adopt; Mr. Sabatino seconded the motion. Mr. Smith stated this contract will continue to allow us to be reimbursed for police services we provide the schools and was unanimously voted out of Safety Committee. Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Riggs, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Fix voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-0.
B. RESOLUTION 2006-01R, “A RESOLUTION TO CONSENT TO THE VILLAGE OF CANAL WINCHESTER PROVIDING SANITARY SEWER SERVICE TO 10591 JOY COURT, PICKERINGTON, OHIO,” First Reading, Hackworth. Mrs. Hammond moved to adopt; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Mrs. Hammond stated due to the sewer agreement we have with Canal Winchester, we must provide approval for them to provide service to this property. Mr. Wisniewski clarified this property is located in Violet Township and the City does not provide service to this area. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Smith voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-0.
C. ORDINANCE 2006-29, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1276.17 OF THE PICKERINGTON CODIFIED ORDINANCES RELATING TO HOME OCCUPATIONS,” Second Reading, Wisniewski. Mr. Wisniewski moved to adopt; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Mr. Wisniewski stated this would provide some clarification in our Code and Mr. Smith stated it also clarifies what a home occupation is and makes it easier for our Code Enforcement Officer to make decisions in the field. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-0.
D. ORDINANCE 2006-30, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH GLEN JAMES & SONS, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES REGARDING THE ANITA-WILLARD WATER LINE ALONG ANITA DRIVE AND WILLARD DRIVE,” Second Reading, Hackworth. Mrs. Hammond moved to adopt; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-0. Mr. Fix moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of a third reading; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Fix, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Riggs, and Mr. Wisniewski voting “Yea.” Suspension of Rules passed, 6-0. Third Reading. Mrs. Hammond moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Riggs, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Smith voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-0.
E. ORDINANCE 2006-31, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH STILLION BROTHERS EXCAVATING, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES REGARDING THE PICKERINGTON/FAIRFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY WATER LINE CONNECTION – LOCKVILLE ROAD,” Second Reading, Hackworth. Mrs. Hammond moved to adopt; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-0. Mr. Fix moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of a third reading; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mr. Sabatino, and Mrs. Riggs voting “Yea.” Suspension of Rules passed, 6-0. Third Reading. Mr. Wisniewski moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Fix, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Hammond, and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-0.
F. ORDINANCE 2006-32, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE McGORY GROUP, LLC, FOR CONSULTING SERVICES REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON,” Second Reading, Fix. Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Mr. Fix stated The McGory Group has been representing the City in economic development activities for some time, and this agreement will take us through the end of the year. Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino voting “Nay,” and Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Smith, and Mrs. Hammond voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 5-1.
G. ORDINANCE 2006-33, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BARBARA J. SLAVEN FOR CONSULTING SERVICES REGARDING MEDIA RELATIONS, PUBLIC INFORMATION DURING EMERGENCIES, AND CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS,” Second Reading, Wisniewski. Mr. Wisniewski moved to adopt; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Mr. Wisniewski stated this would renew Ms Slaven’s contract. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-0.
10. PROCEDURAL READINGS:
A. ORDINANCE 2005-50, “AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE FINAL PLAT FOR THE WELLINGTON PARK SUBDIVISION – SECTION 1 (VIRGINIA HOMES),” Third Reading, Hackworth (TABLED, 07/05/05)
B. ORDINANCE 2006-21, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH HEIBERGER PAVING, INC. FOR SYCAMORE PARK TENNIS COURT RESURFACING,” Third Reading, Smith. Mr. Smith moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Fix, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Hammond, and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-0.
C. ORDINANCE 2006-22, “AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH NEPTUNE EQUIPMENT COMPANY,” Third Reading, Riggs. Mrs. Riggs moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Riggs, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Smith voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-0.
D. ORDINANCE 2006-23 (AS AMENDED), “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH URS CORPORATION FOR CONSULTING SERVICES REGARDING DESIGN OF A NEW 1.0 MG ELEVATED STORAGE TANK,” Third Reading, Hackworth. Mrs. Hammond moved to adopt; Mrs. Riggs seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Smith, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sabatino, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Riggs, and Mr. Fix voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-0.
E. ORDINANCE 2006-24, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT A 0.082 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, FEE SIMPLE INTEREST FROM SYLVIA R. COOK, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF WINDMILLER DRIVE AND WEST OF DILEY ROAD, CITY OF PICKERINGTON, COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD, STATE OF OHIO,” Third Reading, Hammond. Mrs. Hammond moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Fix, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Hammond, and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-0.
F. ORDINANCE 2006-25, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING FUNDS FOR THE REFUGEE ROAD/S.R. 256 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND THE REFUGEE ROAD WIDENING PROJECT,” Third Reading, Hackworth. Mrs. Hammond moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Riggs, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Smith voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-0.
G. ORDINANCE 2006-26, “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND 2005-78 BY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ADDENDUM TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL WATER SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF CANAL WINCHESTER,” Third Reading, Hammond. Mrs. Hammond moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Mrs. Hammond stated this was an extension of our current agreement with Canal Winchester giving them an additional six months for emergency water. Roll call was taken with Mr. Smith, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sabatino, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Riggs, and Mr. Fix voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-0.
H. ORDINANCE 2006-28, “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND 2000-136 BY ADDING CITY OF HILLIARD AND CITY OF GROVEPORT AS ADDITIONAL COMMUNITIES TO CONTACT IN THE EVENT OF A DISASTER RECOVERY SITUATION,” Third Reading, Fix. Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mrs. Riggs seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Riggs, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Smith voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-0.
I. ORDINANCE
2006-34, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
REGARDING STREAM MITIGATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF ASHTON CROSSING, AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY,” Third Reading, Wisniewski. Mr. Fix moved to Table; Mr. Smith seconded
the motion. Roll call was taken with
Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Riggs, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Smith
voting “Yea.” Motion to Table passed,
6-0. (TABLED)
11. OTHER BUSINESS:
12. MOTIONS:
A. MOTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER SECTION 121.22(G)(3), CONFERENCE WITH LAW DIRECTOR REGARDING PENDING OR IMMINENT COURT ACTION. There were no motions.
13. ADJOURNMENT. There being nothing further, Mr. Wisniewski moved to adjourn; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Fix, Mr. Smith, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sabatino, and Mrs. Hammond voted “Aye.” Motion carried, 6-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M., April 18, 2006.
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