PICKERINGTON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 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, December 18, 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, 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, Linda Fersch, Chief Mike Taylor, Phil Hartmann, Tricia
Sanders, Brian Sauer, Ed Drobina, Tim Hansley, Lt Col Barber, Col Barber, Rex
Myer, Terry Weltlich, Rachel Scofeld, Carol Carter, Dave Rossman, Matt Peebles,
Joe Taylor, Laura Seeger, Ayn Phalyn Williams, Susan Brink, Jim Brink, Randy
Navaroli, Pastor Solwecki, and others.
Pastor Solwecki of the Pickerington Christian Church delivered the
invocation.
2. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 13,
2007, BUDGET WORK SESSION. Mr. Smith
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.
B. APPROVAL
OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 4, PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED 2008 BUDGET. Mr. Fix moved to approve; Mrs. Riggs
seconded the motion. Roll call was
taken with Mr. Smith abstaining, and Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Fix, Mr. Hackworth, Mrs.
Hammond, Mrs. Riggs, and Mr. Wisniewski voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-0.
C. APPROVAL
OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 4, 2007, REGULAR MEETING. Mr. Fix moved to approve; Mrs. Hammond
seconded the motion. Roll call was
taken with Mr. Smith abstaining, and Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Hackworth, Mrs. Hammond,
Mr. Fix, Mrs. Riggs, and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-0.
3. PRESENTATION BY LT
COL BARBER OF THE 121st Air Refueling Wing. Lt Col Barber gave a brief presentation
regarding the 121st Air Refueling Wing, Rickenbacker Air National
Guard Base.
4. APPROVAL OF
AGENDA. Mr. Smith 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.
5. COMMUNITY
COMMENTS:
A. Mr.
Matt Peebles, Canal Winchester. Mr.
Peebles stated he is the Director of Public Works for the Village of Canal
Winchester, and he and Mr. Taylor were present tonight on behalf of the Mayor
and Council of Canal Winchester to offer their sincere thanks to the City of
Pickerington for entering into the supplemental water service agreement. He stated for several years Canal Winchester
had to enforce watering restrictions and outright bans on the residents, but by
entering into the supplemental agreement, the City of Pickerington provided
Canal Winchester with enough water to avoid these events while the new water
treatment plant was under construction.
He stated many people did not realize that the lack of water they were
facing could have sent their community into a downward spiral that would have
taken years to recover from. He
continued that by both of our communities working together is an indication of
the foresight both entities share. He
stated he hoped we can continue down this productive path into a long, fruitful
relationship.
B. Mr.
Joe Taylor, Canal Winchester. Mr. Taylor
stated he is the Division of Water Manager for the Village of Canal
Winchester. Mr. Taylor stated he would
like to add his thanks to Mr. Drobina and his staff for their hard work and
cooperation during the time the Village of Canal Winchester had to purchase
water from the City of Pickerington.
6. APPROVAL OF
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Shaver stated
there were three items on the consent agenda this evening; Resolution 2007-17R,
“A Resolution appointing Mitziken Dunn to the Personnel Appeals Board,”
Resolution 2007-18R, “A 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,” and Resolution 207-19R, “A
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. Mr. Fix moved to
approve the Consent Agenda; Mr. Smith 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.
7. COMMITTEE
REPORTS:
A. RULES
COMMITTEE. Mr. Fix stated Rules
Committee completed the year with the recommendation to appoint Ms Dunn to the
Personnel Appeals Board that was just approved on the Consent Agenda. He stated they had also moved forward the
adoption of the ordinance updating the Codified Ordinances.
B. FINANCE
COMMITTEE. Mr. Smith stated Finance
Committee had met several times during the past few weeks, and tonight’s agenda
contains several items from those meetings.
C. SERVICE
COMMITTEE. Mrs. Hammond stated Service
Committee met last night and they had forwarded one item to Council for
consideration this evening. She stated
she would also be moving to set a public hearing on the non-residential design
standards later in this meeting. Mrs.
Hammond stated the one item from Service being considered this evening is
entering into a sponsorship agreement with Ohio Department of Natural Resources
for the Water Resource Restoration Sponsor Program.
8. REPORTS:
A. MAYOR. Mayor Shaver stated he would like to thank
everyone for their support during the past four years. He further stated he would like to present
proclamations to individuals who have worked to make this a better
community. Mayor Shaver presented
Certificates of Recognition to Duanita Booker, Ayn Phalyn Williams, and Jim
Brink. Mayor Shaver further presented
proclamations to Mr. Hackworth and Mrs. Riggs for their service on City Council
over the past four years.
Mr. Smith presented, on behalf of City staff, an engraved gavel
and stand. He also presented to Mayor
Shaver and Ms Gilleland farewell gifts from all City Council members.
B. LAW
DIRECTOR. Mr. Hartmann stated Ordinance
2007-104 on tonight’s agenda is an ordinance creating a new Chapter in the
Codified Ordinances relating to Cable Television systems and came about as a
result of Ohio Senate passing Bill 117.
He stated he was requesting this be passed as an emergency so it is in
place at the beginning of the year and we can take full advantage of the rights
that are still given to you under the current law.
C. FINANCE
DIRECTOR. Mrs. Fersch stated she has
several Finance related items are on tonight’s agenda.
D. SERVICE
MANAGER. Mr. Drobina stated he had
nothing to report, but would be happy to answer any questions.
E. CITY
MANAGER. Ms Gilleland stated as everyone
was aware she has accepted the position of City Manager in Middletown, Ohio,
and she would be leaving Pickerington early in the new year. Ms Gilleland stated she has enjoyed being in
Pickerington and she would like to thank everyone for their support during her
time here. Ms Gilleland stated
Pickerington has a very bright future and is in good hands with the wonderful
hardworking staff.
9. PROCEDURAL READINGS:
A. ORDINANCE 2007-88, “AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE EDITING AND INCLUSION OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES AS PARTS OF THE VARIOUS COMPONENT CODES OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION OF NEW MATTER IN THE UPDATED AND REVISED CODIFIED ORDINANCES; TO REPEAL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH,” First Reading, Fix. Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mrs. Hammond seconded the motion. 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 2007-89, “AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WITH OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THEIR WATER RESOURCE RESTORATION SPONSOR PROGRAM (WRRSP) PROJECT AS PART OF THE CITY’S WATER POLLUTION CONTROL LOAN FUNDS (WPCLF) FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT EXPANSION PROJECT,” First Reading, Hammond. Mrs. Hammond moved to adopt; Mr. Hackworth seconded the motion. Mrs. Hammond stated as part of the borrowing for the wastewater treatment plant project it allows us to take part in a project whereby we can benefit another area in supporting a natural resource project. She stated as we had no project in Pickerington, we chose to partner with the Little Darby Creek Corridor. She stated this also enables us to have a reduction of one-tenth of a percent in our loan cost and benefits the other community. She stated this is a win-win situation for everyone. 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. Mrs. Hammond moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of three readings; 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. Mrs. Hammond moved to adopt; Mr. Hackworth 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. Mrs. Hammond moved to adopt; Mr. Hackworth 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 2007-90, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2007 APPROPRIATION, ORDINANCE 2006-164,” First Reading, Smith. Mr. Smith moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Mr. Smith stated these were end of year appropriation amendments. 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. Smith moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of three readings; 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. Smith moved to adopt; Mr. Fix 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. Smith 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.
D. ORDINANCE 2007-91, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $200,000 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,” First Reading, Sabatino. Mr. Sabatino moved to adopt; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Mr. Sabatino stated this is a note renewal. Mr. Wisniewski clarified this was for the purchase of the Shawnee Crossing parkland. 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.
E. ORDINANCE 2007-92, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $255,000 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 ACQUIRING IMPROVEMENTS AND RENOVATIONS TO THE CITY HALL AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT BUILDING,” First Reading, Sabatino. Mr. Sabatino moved to adopt; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Mr. Sabatino stated this is also a note renewal. 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.
F. ORDINANCE 2007-93, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $1,850,000 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,” First Reading, Sabatino. Mr. Sabatino moved to adopt; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Mr. Sabatino stated this is also a note renewal. 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.
G. ORDINANCE 2007-94, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $2,070,000 OF NOTES BY THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON, OHIO, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, TO RENEW NOTES PREVIOULSY 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,” First Reading, Sabatino. Mr. Sabatino moved to adopt; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Mr. Sabatino stated this is also a note renewal. 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.
H. ORDINANCE 2007-95, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $2,600,000 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, INCLUDING IMPROVEMENTS AT THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT,” First Reading, Sabatino. Mr. Sabatino moved to adopt; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Mr. Sabatino stated this is also a note renewal. 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.
I. ORDINANCE 2007-96, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $265,000 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,” First Reading, Sabatino. Mr. Sabatino moved to adopt; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Mr. Sabatino stated this is another note renewal. 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.
J. ORDINANCE 2007-97, “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, TO RENEW NOTES PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PART OF THE COSTS OF ACQUIRING AND INSTALLING TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AND RELATED STREET IMPROVEMENTS,” First Reading, Sabatino. Mr. Sabatino moved to adopt; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Mr. Sabatino stated this was an additional note renewal. 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.
K. ORDINANCE 2007-98, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $395,000 OF NOTES BY THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON, OHIO, IN ANTICIPTION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, TO RENEW NOTES PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PART OF THE COSTS OF ACQUIRING REAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE CITY,” First Reading, Sabatino. Mr. Sabatino moved to adopt; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Mr. Sabatino stated this was an additional note renewal. Mr. Wisniewski clarified this was for the purchase of the bus barn property. 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.
L. ORDINANCE 2007-99, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 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 OBTAINING ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO THIS MUNICIPALITY’S SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT,” First Reading, Sabatino. Mr. Sabatino moved to adopt; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Mr. Sabatino stated this is also an additional renewal. 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.
M. ORDINANCE 2007-100, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $830,000 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 CONSTRUCTING IMPROVEMENTS TO DILEY ROAD,” First Reading, Sabatino. Mr. Sabatino moved to adopt; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Mr. Sabatino stated this is a new issue for the Diley Road project and for properties that were complete takes for this project. Further, the note issue may be less than the not to exceed amount as the bids will be opened before this issue goes out for bids. 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.
N. ORDINANCE 2007-101, “AN ORDINANCE CONSOLIDATING UP TO TEN BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE ISSUES OF THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON, OHIO, INTO A CONSOLIDATED NOTE ISSUE, AND ESTABLISHING THE TERMS OF SUCH CONSOLIDATED NOTE ISSUE,” First Reading, Sabatino. Mr. Sabatino moved to adopt; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Mr. Sabatino stated this will consolidate the borrowing issue and allow us to get a better interest rate. 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.
O. ORDINANCE 2007-102, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2008 APPROPRIATION, ORDINANCE 2007-85,” First Reading, Smith. Mr. Smith moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Mr. Smith stated this appropriation is necessary until the State funds arrive for the Diley Road project. 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. Smith moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of three readings; 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. Smith moved to adopt; Mr. Fix 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. Smith 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.
P. ORDINANCE 2007-103, “AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING PICKERINGTON MAGAZINE AS THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON,” First Reading, Smith. Mr. Smith moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Mr. Smith stated we were presented an opportunity by an individual who wishes to start publishing a magazine that will be called “Pickerington Magazine.” This will be a periodic publication and the City will have some editorial overview of the magazine and it will be supported entirely by advertising. She has requested we designate this as our official magazine and in return we will have access to place information and items in the publication. He stated this will provide another opportunity for reaching out to our residents and informing them of the activities and services the City provides. Mr. Wisniewski stated his concern was if we designate this as the official magazine of the City and we do not have control over it, there is the appearance that whatever is printed has the endorsement of the City. Ms Gilleland stated this is similar to what many other communities in Ohio has done, and it is one way of saving our tax dollars and working in partnership to provide a message to the public. She stated while we do have some editorial oversight, we can also revoke the “official” status should we desire. Ms Gilleland stated the editorial board is currently made up of individuals from the Pickerington and Violet Township communities, and it is a local business that is putting together the magazine. Ms Gilleland stated she understood Violet Township has already designated this magazine. Mr. Weltlich, Violet Township Trustee, stated they had some concerns so they had requested a disclaimer be included. Ms Gilleland stated that would be a good idea, however, the intent of the magazine is not to get into issues, but will publish positive, quality of life type of news. Mr. Wisniewski stated he would like to the law director to prepare disclaimer language for Council to consider at the next meeting. 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.
Q. ORDINANCE 2007-104, “AN ORDINANCE CREATING CHAPTER 1448 OF THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON’S CODIFIED ORDINANCES REGARDING CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS AND COMPETITIVE VIDEO SERVICE IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH THE ENACTED OHIO SENATE BILL 117 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,” First Reading, Smith. Mr. Smith moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Mr. Smith stated the law director had briefed on this legislation, and it is necessary we complete this prior to the end of the year so we have complete access to any statewide franchises that the state may approve, and he would be requesting three readings this evening. 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. Smith moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of three readings; Mr. Fix 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. Smith 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. Smith 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.
*R. RESOLUTION
2007-17R, “A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MITZIKEN DUNN TO THE PERSONNEL APPEALS
BOARD,” First Reading, Fix. Mr. Fix moved to approve; Mr. Smith 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. (CONSENT AGENDA ITEM)
*S. RESOLUTION
2007-18R, “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,” First Reading, Smith. Mr. Fix moved to approve; Mr. Smith
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. (CONSENT AGENDA ITEM)
*T. RESOLUTION
2007-19R, “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,” First Reading, Smith. Mr. Fix moved to approve; Mr. Smith 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. (CONSENT AGENDA ITEM)
U. RESOLUTION 2007-20R, “A RESOLUTION AMENDING ITEMS APPROPRIATED IN THE 2007 BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSFERS TO NOT EXCEED AMOUNTS APPROVED, INLCUDING ANY FUTURE AMENDMENTS DURING THE 2007 BUDGET YEAR,” First Reading, Smith. Mr. Smith moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Mr. Smith stated this is an administrative ordinance where Council acknowledges the transfers in and out of the General Fund. 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. Smith moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of three readings; 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. Smith moved to adopt; Mr. Fix 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. Smith 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.
V. RESOLUTION 2007-21R, “A RESOLUTION OF ITEMS APPROPRIATED IN THE 2008 BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSFERS TO NOT EXCEED AMOUNTS APPROVED, INCLUDING ANY FUTURE AMENDMENTS DURING THE 2008 BUDGET YEAR,” First Reading, Smith. Mr. Smith moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Mr. Smith stated this resolution is Council’s acknowledgement of the transfers from the General Fund for the year 2008. 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. Smith moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of three readings; Mr. Wisniewski 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. Smith 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. Third Reading. Mr. Smith moved to adopt; Mr. Fix 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.
W. ORDINANCE 2007-79, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SCHOTTENSTEIN, ZOX, & DUNN CO., L.P.A. FOR LEGAL SERVICES,” Second Reading, Sabatino. Mr. Sabatino moved to adopt; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Mr. Sabatino stated this is a contract to have Schottenstein, Zox, and Dunn as our legal counsel for calendar year 2008. Mr. Fix moved to amend by substitution with the contract provided to Council via e-mail; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion. Roll call was taken on the motion to amend with Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mr. Sabatino, and Mrs. Riggs voting “Yea.” Motion to amend passed, 7-0. Roll call was taken on second reading, as amended, with Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Hackworth voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
10. LEGISLATIVE READINGS:
A. 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)
B. ORDINANCE 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) Mr. Smith moved to remove from the Table; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Smith, Mr. Sabatino, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Fix, and Mr. Hackworth voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0. Mr. Smith moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Mr. Smith moved to amend by substitution with the amended ordinance provided to Council in their packet; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Mr. Smith stated the new language meets the Mayor’s guidance and Council’s guidance for Barnyard Primitives, as well as, our legal counsel’s guidance. He stated he felt these were minor changes, and the language is less specific than what was in the original ordinance. Mr. Wisniewski stated he felt nothing had changed on this legislation, it is still a retail establishment that does not meet the current guidelines, and he will be voting against it this evening. Roll call was taken on the motion to amend with Mr. Wisniewski voting “Nay,” and Mr. Smith, Mr. Hackworth, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Fix, Mrs. Hammond, and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.” Motion to amend passed, 6-1. Roll call was taken on the ordinance as amended with Mr. Wisniewski voting “Nay,” and Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mr. Sabatino, Mrs. Hammond, and Mrs. Riggs voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-1.
C. ORDINANCE 2007-73, “AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH SYNAGRO CENTRAL, LLC, FOR BIOSOLIDS MANAGEMENT SERVICES,” Third Reading, Hammond. Mrs. Hammond moved to adopt; Mr. Hackworth 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.
11. OTHER BUSINESS:
Mr. Smith stated Finance Committee had voted to schedule the first Council meeting of 2008 for Wednesday, January 2, 2008, at 7:30 P.M. He stated this was the first available day after the normally scheduled Council meeting that fell on a holiday.
Mr. Smith further stated Council had received a letter this evening notifying the Finance Director that the CAFR report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2006, qualified the City for a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
12. MOTIONS:
A. Mrs. Hammond moved to schedule a public hearing for open discussion regarding proposed amendments to the Pickerington Codified Ordinances for purposes of implementing the revised non-residential design standards for January 15, 2008, at 7:15 P.M.; Mr. Hackworth 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. MOTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER SECTION 121.22(G)(2), PURCHASE OR SALE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY. Mr. Smith moved for Executive Session under Section 121.22(G)(2); 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.
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 8:40 P.M., and reconvened in open session at 9:12 P.M.
13. ADJOURNMENT. There
being nothing further, Mr. Smith moved to adjourn; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Mr.
Wisniewski, Mr. Hackworth, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mrs. Riggs, and
Mr. Sabatino voted “Aye.” Motion
carried, 7-0. The meeting adjourned
at 9:14 P.M., December 18, 2007.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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Lynda D. Yartin, Municipal Clerk
ATTEST:
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Mitch O’Brien, Mayor