PICKERINGTON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2006
7:30
P.M.
1. ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND INVOCATION. Council for the City of Pickerington met for a regular session Tuesday, August 1, 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, Chief Mike Taylor, Stacey Bashore, Rick Palsgrove, David Owen, Sean Casey, Reverend Shane Hostetler, Gary Weltlich, Tory Kramer, Rex Myer, Carol Carter, Jim Holcomb, and others. Reverend Shane Hostetler of the Pickerington Church of the Nazarene delivered the invocation.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 18, 2006, REGULAR MEETING. Mr. Sabatino moved to approve; 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.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA. Mrs. Riggs moved to approve; Mr. Fix 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.
4. COMMUNITY COMMENTS:
A. Rex Myer, 261 Pearl Lane. Mr. Myer stated when the waterline was put in on Pearl Lane, they were supposed to come back and seed in the spring. He stated they did not do that. Mr. Myer stated further the ditches are not graded correctly and they have been out three times and each time it is worse than before. Mr. Myer also stated the blacktop they put in is higher than the grading and it keeps breaking up. Ms Gilleland stated she would have Mr. Drobina out to look at the area tomorrow.
B. Violet Township Trustee Gary Weltlich, 6140 Blacklick Eastern Road, N.W. Mr. Weltlich stated several months ago the Township rezoned a parcel on Wright Road, and then another parcel on Busey Road, and they offered the City the opportunity to form a JEDD on these properties. He stated he was present this evening to inquire about the status of that invitation. Mr. Fix stated as Mr. Weltlich is aware, the City is working on a comprehensive cooperative development program with the Township. He stated the plan is that as that is finalized we will evaluate and work on the proposed JEDDs and other proposed development activities. He stated as we work through that process there is no activity on the JEDD. Mayor Shaver stated, to summarize, the Memorandum of Understanding becomes a precursor to entering into a JEDD agreement.
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 July 16th, and the minutes have been distributed. Mr. Wisniewski stated several issues from that meeting are on the agenda this evening, including the legislation to continue membership with Central Ohio Risk Management Association, four TIF note renewals, and authorization for a lease for the telephones for the City. Mr. Wisniewski further stated Finance Committee also moved to authorize the City to notify our health care consortium of our intent to leave that consortium at the end of our contract. He stated we have several plans that we are looking at for health insurance and once we complete the review of these plans Finance Committee will make a recommendation for the new health insurance coverage.
7. REPORTS:
A. MAYOR. Mayor Shaver stated the monthly Mayor’s Court Report had been distributed and he would answer any questions. Mayor Shaver also stated he would like to thank all the individuals who worked very hard to put together a successful Violet Festival, and a special thanks to Council Woman Hammond who dedicated a lot of time to the pageant.
B. LAW DIRECTOR. Mr. Hartmann stated he had nothing to report this evening, but would be happy to answer any questions.
C. FINANCE DIRECTOR. Mrs. Fersch stated with regard to Ordinance 2006-67, authorizing our annual renewal with the Central Ohio Risk Management Association, she has not received the premium amount as yet, however, she will receive it and it will be included in the ordinance prior to the third reading. She further stated there are four TIF note renewal ordinances on the agenda. She stated we are paying interest only on the first two items, and on the second two we are paying $50,000 principal and $60,000 principal, respectively. She stated we will be paying off our fifth TIF this year. Mrs. Fersch stated these are negotiated issues with U.S. Bank, and she will be requesting three readings this evening as the renewal date is September 9th.
D. MANAGER. Ms Gilleland stated her report had been distributed, and stated she was pleased to introduce Stacey Bashore, our new part time Deputy Municipal Clerk. Ms Gilleland stated she would answer any questions.
E. SERVICE MANAGER. Mayor Shaver stated there was no report from the Service Manager this evening.
8 PROCEDURAL READINGS:
A. ORDINANCE 2006-67, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONTINUE MEMBERSHIP WITH THE CENTRAL OHIO RISK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE TIME PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2006, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2007,” First Reading, Fix. Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mrs. Riggs seconded the motion. Mr. Fix stated this was the property and liability insurance that Mrs. Fersch had briefed on earlier and when we receive the amount of the premium it will be included in the ordinance. 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.
B. ORDINANCE 2006-68, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $2,250,000 OF REVENUE NOTES BY THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON, OHIO, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RENEWING REVENUE NOTES PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PART OF THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN THE WINDMILLER/DILEY AREA, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTING WIDENING AND TURN LANE IMPROVEMENTS FOR STATE ROUTE 256 TO ESTABLISH AN EXIT POINT FOR THE REALIGNMENT OF DILEY ROAD,” First Reading, Fix. Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Mr. Fix stated we will be paying interest only on this TIF this year. 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. Fix moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of three readings; Mr. Smith 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. Fix 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. Third Reading. Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. 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 2006-69, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $393,000 OF REVENUE NOTES BY THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON, OHIO, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RENEWING REVENUE NOTES PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PART OF THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING (I) STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON HILL ROAD AND BLACKLICK-EASTERN ROAD, INCLUDING WIDENING STREETS, CONSTRUCTING SIDEWALKS, CURBS AND GUTTERS AND INSTALLING TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, AND (II) STREET IMPROVEMENTS KNOWN AS THE HILL ROAD CONNECTOR, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTING STREETS, SIDEWALKS, CURBS AND GUTTERS,” First Reading, Fix. Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Mr. Fix stated we will also be paying interest only on this TIF this year. 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. Fix moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of three readings; Mr. Wisniewski 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. Fix 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. Third Reading. Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mr. Smith 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 passed, 7-0.
D. ORDINANCE 2006-70, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $650,000 OF REVENUE NOTES BY THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON, OHIO, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RENEWING REVENUE NOTES PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PART OF THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CYCLE WAY AREA,” First Reading, Fix. Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Mr. Fix stated we will be paying $50,000 on the principal this year. 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. Fix moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of three readings; Mr. Smith 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. Fix moved to adopt; Mr. Smith 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. Third Reading. Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Fix, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Hackworth, and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
E. ORDINANCE 2006-71, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $262,500 OF REVENUE NOTES BY THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON, OHIO, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RENEWING REVENUE NOTES PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PART OF THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING STREET AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS IN THE STATE ROUTE 256/STONECREEK DRIVE AREA,” First Reading, Fix. Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Mr. Fix stated we will be paying $60,000 on the principal this year. 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. Fix moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of three readings; Mr. Smith 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. Fix moved to adopt; Mrs. Riggs 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. Third Reading. Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mrs. Riggs seconded the motion. 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.
F. ORDINANCE 2006-72, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZNG THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A NEW LEASE AGREEMENT WITH INTER-TEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC., FOR THE LEASE OF A DIGITAL TELEPHONE SYSTEM FOR ITS CITY HALL, BUILDING, SEWER, POLICE, AND STREET DEPARTMENTS,” First Reading, Wisniewski. Mr. Wisniewski moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Mr. Wisniewski stated currently we have a variety of contracts expiring at different time, and because of this other telephone providers do not want to look at our system. He stated by renewing all of the contracts across the board, it will save approximately $7,200 annually, and will also put our phone systems on one contract that will expire at one time. He stated this will allow us the opportunity to shop around for other service if necessary in the future. 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.
G. ORDINANCE 2006-73, “AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT AN ANNEXATION OF 316 ACRES IN VIOLET TOWNSHIP, FAIRFIELD COUNTY, TO THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON, STATE OF OHIO,” First Reading, Hackworth. Mr. Hackworth moved to adopt; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion. Mr. Hackworth stated this is an annexation from 2001, and last year an agreement was made with the Township to remove an injunction, and this will allow us to accept the annexation. Mr. Fix stated based on the fact that we are working diligently with the Township to come up with an economic development, there may be an opportunity to not have to accept this annexation. He stated he had spoken with the law director and City Manager and both stated there was no urgency to doing this tonight. Mr. Fix moved to Table; Mrs. Riggs seconded the motion. Roll call on the motion to Table was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Fix voting “Yea,” and Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mr. Sabatino voting “Nay.” Motion passed, 4-3. (TABLED)
H. ORDINANCE 2006-46, “AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 2001-130 AND ADOPTING A NEW ACCESS MANAGEMENT PLAN,” Second Reading, Hackworth. (TABLED, 07/18/06)
I. ORDINANCE 2006-64, “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2005 OHIO FIRE CODE AND AMENDING CHAPTER 16 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON ENTITLED ‘FIRE PREVENTION CODE’,” Second Reading, Smith. Mr. Smith moved to adopt; Mrs. Riggs seconded the motion. Mr. Smith stated this would adopt the Ohio Fire Code, in its entirety, into our Code. 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 2006-65, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1258.32(a) OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON ENTITLED ‘WARRANTY OF IMPROVEMENTS’,” Second Reading, Smith. Mr. Smith moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Mr. Smith stated this decreases our warranty period for infrastructure improvements, however, we are still a little above most cities in central Ohio. 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.
K. ORDINANCE 2006-66, “AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CARGILL SALT FOR ROAD SALT,” Second Reading, Riggs. Mrs. Riggs moved to adopt; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Mrs. Riggs stated Cargill was the low bidder for this contract. 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.
9. LEGISLATIVE READINGS:
A. ORDINANCE 2006-47, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH FAIRFIELD COUNTY FOR EMERGENCY WATER SERVICES AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN WATER FACILITIES,” Third Reading, Riggs. Mrs. Riggs moved to adopt; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Mrs. Riggs stated this agreement will allow the County and the City to provide emergency water services to one another and the average lowest fee is the one that will be charged to either party. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Fix, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Hackworth, and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
B. ORDINANCE 2006-62, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2006 APPROPRIATION, ORDINANCE 2005-98,” Third Reading, Fix. Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mrs. Riggs 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 passed, 7-0.
C. ORDINANCE 2006-63, “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 2005-97 (EMPLOYEE PAY PLAN AND AUTHORIZED STRENGTH FOR 2006),” Third Reading, Wisniewski. 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, Mr. Hackworth, and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
10. OTHER BUSINESS: Mrs. Hammond stated our Parks and Recreation program conducts a concert series in Sycamore Park on Sundays. She stated she has noticed that an individual from the City is not present to introduce the bands, and she will be acting as MC and introducing the band at the next concert. Mrs. Hammond stated if any other council member would like to volunteer for this if they would contact Mr. Carr at the Parks Department.
11. MOTIONS: Mr. Smith moved to authorize the City Manager to issue a check in the amount of $500 to support a Special Olympics Event; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Mr. Smith stated this would enable the City to become a Gold Level sponsor and would include the appropriate advertising and the City’s support from the event organizers. Mayor Shaver asked Mr. Hartmann to check and see if we can appropriate this amount by motion. He stated he would recommend voting on the motion this evening and if it is determined this is not the proper manner to handle this, we can come back and do it again. Mr. Hartmann stated that would be appropriate. 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.
12. ADJOURNMENT. There being nothing further, Mr. Fix moved to adjourn; Mrs. Riggs seconded the motion. Mr. Sabatino, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mrs. Riggs voted “Aye.” Motion carried, 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:14 P.M., August 1, 2006.
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