PICKERINGTON CITY COUNCIL

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2007

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, October 16, 2007, 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, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sabatino, Mrs. Riggs, and Mayor Shaver were present.  Mr. Smith was absent as he was on vacation.  Others present were: Judy Gilleland, Lynda Yartin, Linda Fersch, Chief Mike Taylor, Phil Hartmann, Ed Drobina, Kristen Edwards, Randy Navaroli, Tony Barletta, Rachel Scofeld, Pastor Hostettler, Carol Carter, Gary Weltlich, and others.    Pastor Hostettler delivered the invocation. 

 

2.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 2, 2007, REGULAR MEETING.  Mr. Sabatino moved to approve; Mr. Fix seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Fix, and Mrs. Riggs voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF AGENDA.  Mr. Fix moved to approve; Mrs. Riggs seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Fix, Mr. Hackworth, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Riggs, and Mr. Wisniewski voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

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.        SAFETY COMMITTEE.  Mr. Sabatino stated Safety Committee met on October 1st, and forwarded the resolution adopting the National Incident Management System (NIMS) that is on tonight’s agenda.  

 

B.         SERVICE COMMITTEE. Mrs. Hammond stated Service Committee met on October 15th, and they have no new items on tonight’s agenda. 

 

7.         REPORTS:

 

A.        MAYOR.  Mayor Shaver stated we continue to meet with other entities in Fairfield County to work out the details of a Joint Economic Development Agreement.  He stated he hoped to have that accomplished by the end of the year. 

 

            (1)        Recognition of Dispatcher Kristen Edwards, Fairfield County Dispatcher of the Year.  Mayor Shaver introduced Kristen Edwards and stated he was proud to announce that Ms Edwards had been selected as Fairfield County Dispatcher of the Year.  Mayor Shaver stated he would like to offer his congratulations as well as those of the entire community.

 

B.         LAW DIRECTOR.  Mr. Hartmann he had no report this evening, but would be happy to answer any questions anyone might have. 

 

C.        FINANCE DIRECTOR.  Mrs. Fersch stated also had no report but would be happy to answer any questions.         

 

D.        SERVICE MANAGER.  Mr. Drobina stated he had no report this evening but would answer any questions. 

 

E.         CITY MANAGER.  Ms Gilleland stated she would like to remind all candidates running for office to ensure they keep all their signs behind the right-of-way line.  She stated in cases where our code enforcement officer removes the signs, we try to keep the signs here at City Hall so they can be picked up and placed in proper areas.  Ms Gilleland stated we continue to work with the owners of the Exxon station to ensure safety.  She stated a portion of a permanent fence has been installed, and the property owners have been very cooperative on this issue.  Ms Gilleland stated she would also like to remind Council that the first budget work session is scheduled for next Thursday, October 25, 2007, at 7:30 P.M., and we will begin with the Capital Improvement Program.  Ms Gilleland also stated the Haunted Village trick-or-treat in the old downtown will be on October 30th, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.; City-wide trick-or-treat will be October 31st, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.; and, Trick-or-Treat for Tots here at City Hall will be October 31st, from 1:30 to 2:30 P.M., and that is for a children from ages two to five.  

 

8.         PROCEDURAL READINGS:

 

            A.        ORDINANCE 2007-44, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART TWO OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF PICKERINGTON, THE ADMINISTRATION CODE:  TITLE TWO (CHAPTERS 202-208), TITLE FOUR (CHAPTERS 220-222), TITLE SIX (CHAPTERS 230-250), AND TITLE EIGHT (CHAPTERS 268-280),” First Reading, Fix.  (TABLED, 07/17/07)  Mr. Fix moved to remove from the Table; Mr. Sabatino seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Hackworth, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Fix, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0.  Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mr. Hackworth seconded the motion.  Mr. Fix stated he appreciated all the time the law director, staff, and Council members have put into this over the past few months.  He stated there are many changes and some final revisions were made at the work session earlier this evening.  Mr. Fix stated he would request the first reading this evening, and the final amendments will be ready before the second reading at the next Council meeting.  Roll call was taken with Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Hackworth voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

            B.                     RESOLUTION 2007-16R, “A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON TO ADOPT THE NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS),” First Reading, Wisniewski.  Mr. Wisniewski moved to adopt; Mr. Sabatino seconded the motion.  Mr. Wisniewski stated the City will adopt the NIMS program and will designate a point person for it and that will allow the City to apply for federal grants and funding under this issue.  He stated while this Resolution does not specifically name anyone, our point person will be Commander Portier.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Riggs, and Mr. Hackworth voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

            C.                    ORDINANCE 2007-63, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BEHELER EXCAVATION, INC., THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FORCE MAIN,” Second Reading, Fix.  Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Hackworth seconded the motion.  Mr. Fix stated Beheler Excavation was the low bid for the installation of this force main.  Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Hackworth voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

            D.        ORDINANCE 2007-64, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT SETTLING CLAIMS ARISING FROM FAIRFIELD COUNTY COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2005 CV 00356,” Second Reading, Fix.  Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mrs. Hammond seconded the motion.  Mr. Fix stated this settled a claim along Diley Road and seems to be a reasonable settlement for the City.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Fix, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Hackworth voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

            E.         ORDINANCE 2007-65, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH W. E. STILSON CONSULTING GROUP FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES ON THE WWTP EXPANSION PROJECT,” Second Reading, Hammond.  Mrs. Hammond moved to adopt; Mr. Hackworth seconded the motion.  Mrs. Hammond stated this contract would allow Stilson to act as the City’s representative for the wastewater treatment plant project.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Sabatino, and Mrs. Hammond voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0.  

 

            F.         ORDINANCE 2007-66, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR THE OHIO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION GRANT FUNDS FOR SR256/REFUGEE ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT,” Second Reading, Hammond.  Mrs. Hammond moved to adopt; Mr. Hackworth seconded the motion.  Mrs. Hammond stated this is for a grant to help improve the S.R. 256/Refugee Road intersection.  Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Hackworth voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

            G.        ORDINANCE 2007-67, “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A NEW PERSONNEL POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL,” Second Reading, Smith.  Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mrs. Riggs seconded the motion.  Mr. Fix stated this is simply adopting the new Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Fix, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Hackworth voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

            H.        ORDINANCE 2007-68, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE WRITE-OFF OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING BALANCES ON INACTIVE ACCOUNTS FOR WATER, SEWER, AND STORMWATER SERVICE,” Second Reading, Smith.  Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mrs. Hammond seconded the motion.  Mr. Fix stated we have not written off any bad debt that we incurred as part of our utilities for many years and this is a move forward to get these old debts written off of our books.    Roll call was taken with Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Sabatino, and Mrs. Hammond voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

9.         LEGISLATIVE READINGS:

 

            A.        ORDINANCE 2007-46, “AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SECOND EXTENSION OF THE CITY’S CONTRACT WITH SYNAGRO CENTRAL, LLC, FOR BIOSOLIDS MANAGEMENT SERVICES,” Third Reading, Fix. (TABLED, 09-04-07)

 

            B.         ORDINANCE 2007-48, “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CREDIT FOR FEES PREVIOUSLY PAID UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE IMPACT FEE ORDINANCE BY THE WINDMILLER SQUARE OFFICE CONDOMINIUMS PROJECT AND ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE FOR AN ADDITIONAL CREDIT BASED ON THE DETERMINATION OF THE PICKERINGTON CITY COUNCIL THAT THE PROJECT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY UNDERWAY PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE LEGISLATION AND THAT THE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SITE MAY CREATE AN EXTRAORDINARY ECONOMIC IMPACT AND/OR EMPLOYMENT GROWTH,” Third Reading, Smith.  (TABLED, 09-04-07)

 

            C.        ORIDNANCE 2007-49, “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CREDIT FOR FEES PREVIOUSLY PAID UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE IMPACT FEE ORDINANCE BY BARNYARD PRIMITIVES, INC., BASED ON THE DETERMINATION OF THE PICKERINGTON CITY COUNCIL THAT THE PROJECT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY UNDERWAY PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE LEGISLATION AND THAT THEY CONSTRUCTED IMPROVEMENTS TO THE STORMWATER SYSTEM THAT PROVIDE A PUBLIC BENEFIT,” Third Reading, Smith. (TABLED, 09-04-07)

 

            D.        ORDINANCE 2007-62, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 680.02 OF THE PICKERINGTON CODIFIED ORDINANCES,” Third Reading, Sabatino.  Mr. Sabatino moved to adopt; Mr. Hackworth seconded the motion.  Mr. Sabatino stated allows our property maintenance efforts to respond more timely with reported problems.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Fix, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Hammond, and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0.  

 

10.       OTHER BUSINESS:  No other business was brought forward.   

 

11.       MOTIONS:  There were no motions. 

 

12.       ADJOURNMENT.  There being nothing further, Mr. Fix moved to adjourn; Mr. Hackworth seconded the motion.  Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Hackworth, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Fix, Mrs. Riggs, and Mr. Sabatino voted “Aye.”  Motion carried, 6-0.  The meeting adjourned at 7:52 P.M., October 16, 2007. 

 

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: 

 

 

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Lynda D. Yartin, Municipal Clerk

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

 

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David Shaver, Mayor