PICKERINGTON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY,
JUNE 6, 2006
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED TIF
7:00 P.M.
1. ROLL CALL. Mr. Wisniewski opened the work session at 7:00 P.M., with Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Fix, Mr. Smith, Mr. Hackworth, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Wisniewski present. Others present were: Judy Gilleland, Lynda Yartin, Ed Drobina, Brenda VanCleave, Chief Michael Taylor, Chris Schornack, Lance Schultz, Steve Grasbaugh, Greg Daniels, Dan Horne, and others.
2. Open discussion regarding proposed TIF. Mr. Wisniewski stated this is a TIF proposed by Equity Development that staff has been working on for quite some time. Ms Gilleland stated Mr. Grasbaugh, the City’s attorney, was present to answer any questions, as well as the developer and their attorney. Mr. Smith stated the feedback he has received from residents is very positive in the way this is structured so the schools will receive their share of the funds. Mr. Hackworth clarified that the Cover TIF is currently projected raise a little over $1,000,000 between now and when it expires. He stated we have about $625,000 of that obligated, but there are a couple of out lots that could be developed before the TIF expires, and questioned where those funds would go. Mr. Grasbaugh stated they would still be governed by the old TIF, which means if they developed in the next two to three years, you would only get TIF revenues off of them until the TIF expires, which will happen six years from now.
Mr. Wisniewski stated in the new TIF it is proposed to have three to five office buildings of about 8,000 square feet each. He questioned where it will be guaranteed that this will be part of the project. Mr. Grasbaugh stated there is no guarantee that Equity will even build one building. Mr. Wisniewski stated his question was how it would be guaranteed that the proposed sites for the office buildings did not turn into another strip center. Mr. Grasbaugh stated in the TIF documents, that is not prohibited. Ms Gilleland stated in one of the TIF documents it does specify that the intentions are to build offices, refurbish, and the retail. Mr. Grasbaugh stated that is in the ordinance and in the TIF agreement, the developer is making representation that that is their present intention.
Mr. Wisniewski clarified the ordinance that creates the new TIF, in Section 3, it states that the County Treasurer will distribute the TIF payment to the school district. Mr. Hackworth clarified that the TIF agreement stays with the property should the ownership change. Mr. Grasbaugh clarified that the County Auditor will be responsible for keeping track of the TIF parcels, and will send the Finance Director the TIF payments at the same time he sends the taxes stating these are the TIF payments from these parcels, and that will go into the TIF fund.
Mr. Fix clarified the school notification happened today, and we have receipts signed by the two school districts saying they received their notices.
3. ADJOURNMENT: There being nothing further, the work session closed at 7:15 P.M., June 6, 2006.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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ATTEST:
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Brian Wisniewski, Council President Pro Tempore
PICKERINGTON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 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, June 6, 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, Phil Hartmann, Ed Drobina, Linda Fersch, Chief Mike Taylor, Lance Schultz, Brenda VanCleave, Rick Palsgrove, David Owen, Sean Casey, Dan Horne, Steve Grasbaugh, Greg Daniels, Carol Carter, Robin Harris, Stuart Schlotterbeck, Eric Wilson, Ed Laramee, Dave Rossman, Tamaria Kulemeka, Pastor Eric Cuenin, and others. Pastor Cuenin of Berean Baptist Church delivered the invocation.
2. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 16, 2006, PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING REZONING OF 35 W. CHURCH STREET. Mr. Sabatino moved to approve; 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.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 16, 2006, PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED 2007 TAX BUDGET. Mr. Smith moved to approve; Mr. Fix 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.
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 16, 2006, REGULAR MEETING. Mr. Fix moved to approve; Mr. Smith 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.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA. Mr. Hackworth moved to approve; Mr. Fix 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.
4. COMMUNITY COMMENTS: There were no community comments.
5. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Shaver stated there were no consent agenda items this evening.
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. FINANCE COMMITTEE (Mr. Wisniewski) Mr. Wisniewski stated Finance Committee met on May 18th for their regular meeting and TIF ordinances were discussed at that meeting. He stated a Special Finance Committee meeting was held on May 30th, and those ordinances were forwarded to Council for tonight’s agenda. Mr. Wisniewski stated he would ask for two readings on those two pieces of legislation this evening. Mr. Wisniewski further stated the legislation to purchase the property at 512 Diley Road on tonight’s agenda came out of that special meeting and he would request three readings on that this evening.
7. REPORTS:
A. MAYOR. Mayor Shaver stated he had attended the memorial for Aaron Schneider just prior to Council this evening. He stated Aaron was the young man who died in a tragic accident and a memorial was dedicated at the Skate Park this evening. Mayor Shaver stated to date this year, $503,378.48 has been collected in impact fees. He stated further to date in 2006 the estimated value of new development in the community is $2,720,500.
(1) Administer Oath of Office to Officer Eric J. Wilson. Mayor Shaver administered the oath of office to Officer Wilson of the Pickerington Police Department.
B. LAW DIRECTOR. Mr. Hartmann stated Ordinance 2006-41 on the agenda is an ordinance to amend the recently passed building design guidelines. Mr. Hartmann stated there was a possible conflict with the implementation and an item in definition section, so this will just clear it up to prevent any confusion in the future. Mr. Hartmann further stated Ordinance 2006-42 is related to the Diley Road widening project and is the purchase of 512 Diley Road. He stated at the request of Finance Committee this legislation is written as an emergency.
C. FINANCE DIRECTOR. Mrs. Fersch stated she had no report this evening.
D. MANAGER. Ms Gilleland stated her report had been distributed and she would be glad to answer any questions. Ms Gilleland stated we are still working toward a resolution on the Drug Mart access issue and we will meet with the developer in the near future to discuss this issue. Ms Gilleland stated the bids were opened for the City Hall renovation project and the legislation to award the contract will be on the next Council agenda. She stated she would ask for three readings at that time in order to take advantage of the bid prices and the construction season. Ms Gilleland stated she will be drafting a letter to ODOT on the removal of the traffic signal at the Pickerington Road/S.R. 33; requesting that they seek other alternatives or asking for their assistance in moving up the proposed interchange sooner than the 2012 date they currently have planned.
E. SERVICE MANAGER. Mr. Drobina stated he had nothing to report but he would be happy to answer any questions.
F. PLANNING AND ZONING DIRECTOR. Mr. Schultz stated Ordinance 2006-40 on tonight’s agenda is accepting the final plat for the Ashton Crossing commercial subdivision. He stated this is approximately 13-acres located just north of the Holiday Inn Express and will be divided into eight out lots; seven of the out lots will be for commercial use and one will be dedicated for a detention/retention pond. Mr. Schultz stated he would be happy to answer any questions.
8 PROCEDURAL READINGS:
A. ORDINANCE 2006-40, “AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE FINAL PLAT FOR ASHTON CROSSING COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION,” First Reading, Hackworth. Mr. Hackworth moved to adopt; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion. Mr. Hackworth stated this is the legislation Mr. Schultz just briefed on and he would be happy to answer any questions. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Hackworth, and Mr. Smith voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
B. ORDINANCE 2006-41, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PROPOSED CHAPTER 1276.23 OF THE PICKERINGTON CODIFIED ORDINANCES ENTITLED ‘RESIDENTIAL BUILDING DESIGN STANDARDS’,” First Reading, Hackworth. Mr. Hackworth moved to adopt; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion. Mr. Hackworth stated this is the legislation Mr. Hartmann briefed on and he would be requesting two readings this evening. Mr. Sabatino stated he does not have a problem with the concept of building design standards, however, he felt these were a little more than they needed to be so he would not support it. He stated he would, however, vote for the suspension of rules. Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino voting “Nay,” and Mr. Fix, Mr. Smith, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Riggs, and Mr. Hackworth voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-1. Mr. Hackworth moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of a second reading; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Smith, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Fix, and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.” Suspension of Rules passed, 7-0. Second Reading. Mr. Hackworth moved to adopt; Mrs. Hammond seconded the motion. 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.
C. ORDINANCE 2006-42, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A FEE SIMPLE INTEREST IN PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 512 DILEY ROAD (PARCEL NO. 041-0283-00), FROM STUART S. SCHLOTTERBECK AND ROBIN M. HARRIS, TOWNSHIP OF VIOLET, COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD, STATE OF OHIO, AND DECLARING THE EMERGENCY,” First Reading, Wisniewski. Mr. Wisniewski moved to adopt; Mr. Hackworth seconded the motion. Mr. Wisniewski stated this is not an imminent domain action. He stated this property is a full take for the Diley Road widening project, and as Mr. Schlotterbeck and Ms Harris have found a new home he would be requesting the emergency action to allow them to close on that home. Mr. Smith stated he has reservations about declaring an emergency, however, he would support it in this case. Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Riggs, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Smith, Mr. Hackworth, and Mr. Fix voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0. Mr. Wisniewski moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of three readings; Mr. Hackworth seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Smith, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mrs. Riggs voting “Yea.” Suspension of Rules passed, 7-0. Second Reading. Mr. Wisniewski 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. Third Reading, with emergency. Mr. Wisniewski moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Fix, Mrs. Riggs, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Smith voting “Yea.” Motion passed, with emergency, 7-0.
D. ORDINANCE 2006-43, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2001-127 TO TERMINATE THE EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FROM REAL PROPERTY TAXATION AND TO REVISE THE DESCRIPTION OF THE REAL PROPERTY EXEMPTED FROM REAL PROPERTY TAXATION GRANTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2001-127,” First Reading, Wisniewski. Mr. Wisniewski moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Mr. Wisniewski stated this is the property that is currently in the Cover TIF, has not been developed as of yet, and is being removed from that TIF. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Hackworth, and Mr. Smith voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0. Mr. Wisniewski moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of a second reading; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Fix, and Mrs. Hammond voting “Yea.” Suspension of Rules passed, 7-0. Second Reading. Mr. Wisniewski 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.
E. ORDINANCE
2006-44, “AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE IMPROVEMENT TO CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL
PROPERTY TO BE A PUBLIC PURPOSE AND EXEMPT FROM TAXATION; ESTABLISHING A TAX
INCREMENT EQUIVALENT FUND AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION AND DEPOSIT OF
SERVICE PAYMENTS INTO THAT FUND; PROVIDING FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF SERVICE
PAYMENTS TO THE PICKERINGTON LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; SPECIFYING THE PUBLIC
INFRASTRUCTURE DIRECTLY BENEFITING THE PARCELS; AND AUTHORZING THE EXECUTION OF
A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING AGREEMENT,” First Reading,
Wisniewski. Mr. Wisniewski moved to
adopt; Mr. Smith seconded the motion.
Mr. Wisniewski stated this is the legislation creating the new TIF on
the property that is going to be developed by Equity just south of Kohl’s. He stated the schools are not impacted by
this TIF and the City has no risk. He
stated if the money collected from the TIF does not meet the obligations to pay
off the TIF the City will not be held responsible for it. Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mr.
Fix, Mr. Smith, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Riggs, and Mr. Hackworth
voting “Yea.” Motion passed,
7-0. Mr. Wisniewski moved to suspend the
rules for the purpose of a second reading; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mrs.
Hammond, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Smith, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Fix, and Mr. Sabatino
voting “Yea.” Suspension of Rules
passed, 7-0. Second Reading. Mr. Wisniewski moved to adopt; Mr. Hackworth
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.
F. ORDINANCE 2006-37, “AN ORDINANCE APPROVING REZONING AT 35 WEST CHURCH STREET FROM R-4 (RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) TO P-O (PLANNED SURBURBAN OFFICE) TO BE PROPERLY ZONED FOR POTENTIAL OFFICE SPACE,” Second Reading, Hammond. Mrs. Hammond moved to adopt; Mr. Hackworth seconded the motion. Mrs. Hammond stated the property owner plans on using this home for his insurance agency. 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.
G. ORDINANCE 2006-39, “AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL ORDINANCE NO. 2006-13 AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 28-FOOT WIDE SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT FROM DAVID WOJNAR AND MARY WOJNAR, LOCATED AT 548 COLONY PARK DRIVE, CITY OF PICKERINGTON, COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD, STATE OF OHIO,” Second Reading, Hammond. Mrs. Hammond moved to adopt; Mr. Hackworth seconded the motion. Mrs. Hammond stated this was part of the D-Line sewer project and we just needed to correct the amount of property we took from 20-feet to 28-feet. 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. RESOLUTION 2006-03R, “A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE 2006-2007 SCHOOL YEAR DRUG ABUSE RESISTANCE EDUCATION (DARE) LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANTS PROGRAM,” Second Reading, Sabatino. Mr. Sabatino moved to adopt; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Mr. Sabatino stated obtaining this grant would reimburse approximately fifty percent of our DARE program costs from the State of Ohio. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Smith, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Hackworth voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
9. LEGISLATIVE READINGS:
A. RESOLUTION 2006-02R, “A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE 2007 TAX BUDGET TO MEET THE JULY 15, 2006, DEADLINE AS SET FORTH IN THE OHIO REVISED CODE, SECTION 5705.28,” Third Reading, Wisniewski. Mr. Wisniewski moved to adopt; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Mr. Wisniewski stated this was the annual tax budget that is required by the State. 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.
10. OTHER BUSINESS:
A. PRESENTATION FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS REGARDING E-MAIL POLICIES. Mr. Hartmann reviewed the City’s E-Mail policy with all elected officials and stated he would answer any questions that anyone might have. Mr. Hartmann stated should Council have any questions at any time feel free to contact either himself or Mr. Steve Smith, Jr.
Mayor Shaver stated he would like to notify everyone that he will be out of town the week of June 17th through the 24th, and Mr. Wisniewski will be the Acting Mayor during that time.
Mr. Smith stated he would like to congratulate the City’s staff members who held a Relay for Life charity event. He stated there was a car wash and a rummage sale, and they raised a combined total of $344 for the Relay for Life.
11. MOTIONS: Mr. Smith moved to request the City Manager include in her letter to ODOT a statement to the effect that Council supports this request; Mr. Wisniewski 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.
12. ADJOURNMENT. There being nothing further, Mr. Sabatino moved to adjourn; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Fix, Mr. Smith, Mr. Hackworth, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Wisniewski voted “Aye.” Motion carried, 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M., June 6, 2006.
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