PICKERINGTON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2008
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, August 19, 2008, at City Hall. Mayor O’Brien called the meeting to order at
7:30 P.M. Roll call was taken as
follows: Mr. Fix, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Smith,
Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sabatino, Mrs. Sanders, and Mayor O’Brien
were present. No members were
absent. Others present were: Tim
Hansley, Lynda Yartin, Linda Fersch, Sgt. Greg Annis, Ed Drobina, Phil
Hartmann, Nick LaTorre, Miriam Segaloff, Rachel Scofeld, Susan Lent, Andy
Rumpke, Brian Price, Todd Wielinski, Carol Carter, Mike Green, Paula Evans,
Gary Weltlich, Pastor Huhn, and other.
Pastor Huhn of Gods Way Church delivered the invocation.
2. APPROVAL OF
MINUTES OF AUGUST 5, 2008, REGULAR MEETING.
Mr. Smith moved to approve; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mrs.
Hammond, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Smith, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Fix, and Mrs. Sanders voting
“Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
3. APPROVAL OF
AGENDA. Mr. Smith moved to approve;
Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll
call was taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Smith, Mr.
Sauer, Mr. Fix, and Mrs. Sanders voting “Yea.”
Motion passed, 7-0.
4.
COMMUNITY
COMMENTS:
A. Susan
Lent, Waste Management. Ms Lent stated
she would like to address the refuse collection contract on tonight’s
agenda. Ms Lent stated they are proud to
be a contractor for the City, and as your bid specs currently read, you have
clearly covered your bases in saying the contract would be awarded to the most
responsive and most responsible bidder.
She stated they are a $32 billion company and she felt that spoke for
itself. Ms Lent stated they had
submitted a lot of additional information with their bid that she felt should
be considered in awarding the contract.
Ms Lent stated the service on the street has never been an issue to the
residents of Pickerington so she would ask Council to please consider who is
the most responsive, responsible, and lowest bidder on what you are going to
pay for. She stated they would love the
opportunity to continue to provide the quality, excellent service they have
been accustomed to.
5. APPROVAL OF
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor O’Brien stated
there was one consent agenda item this evening. Resolution 2008-11R, “A Resolution
appointing Paula Evans to the Planning and Zoning Commission,” First Reading,
Rules Committee. Mr. Smith moved to
adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion.
Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sauer, Mrs. Hammond, Mr.
Smith, Mr. Fix, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
6. COMMITTEE
REPORTS:
A. RULES
COMMITTEE. Mr. Fix stated Rules
Committee met on August 6th and forwarded the Resolution to appoint
Ms Evans to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
He stated Rules Committee felt she would be an excellent addition to the
Planning and Zoning Commission, and they had a number of qualified candidates
so the choice was very difficult. Mr.
Fix stated Rules Committee also completed review through Section 6 of the
Charter and was making progress on completing that review and putting suggested
revisions together.
B. SERVICE
COMMITTEE. Mr. Wisniewski stated Service
Committee met on August 14th.
He stated they had no items on tonight’s agenda from that meeting,
however, there was discussion regarding the flooding that occurred back in June
and the City was still trying to determine the cause. He stated the law director has determined the
City was not responsible for that flooding, but he has requested this be
discussed at Finance Committee, as all Council members are present at that
meeting.
7. REPORTS:
A. MAYOR. Mayor O’Brien stated he had attended the
District Advisory Council meeting in Lancaster regarding groundwater
preservation fees. He stated it was a
very interesting meeting.
B. LAW
DIRECTOR. Mr. Hartmann stated he had
nothing to report, but would answer any questions.
C. FINANCE
DIRECTOR. Mrs. Fersch stated she had no
report this evening but would be happy to answer any questions.
D. SERVICE
MANAGER. Mr. Drobina stated he had one
item on tonight’s agenda to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Rumpke for the collection of garbage and refuse. He stated he would like to remind Council
that our current contract with Waste Management does expire on September 30th.
E. CITY
MANAGER. Mr. Hansley stated he had
submitted a written report and would be happy to answer any questions.
8. PROCEDURAL READINGS:
A. ORDINANCE 2008-57, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH RUMPKE TO GRANT AN EXCLUSIVE RESIDENTIAL LICENSE FOR GARBAGE AND REFUSE COLLECTION,” First Reading, Safety Committee. Mr. Smith moved to adopt; Mr. Sauer seconded the motion. Mr. Smith stated Safety Committee, at a special meeting held after a public hearing, recommended Rumpke as the City’s contractor for garbage and refuse collection for the next three years. He stated he would support this tonight and would urge all of Council to support it. He stated for residents who choose trash pick up only, they would see their monthly bill go down, and those who choose recycling would have an additional fee. Mr. Smith stated the contract would be negotiated and presented to Council prior to the third reading of this ordinance. Mr. Wisniewski stated he would like to have the City Manager check with other communities in the area that have Rumpke to see how satisfied they are with the service. Mr. Wisniewski stated Council has received several communications from residents requesting the City not choose Rumpke. He stated until he is assured there is good customer service in other communities he will not support for this contract. Mr. Sabatino stated Safety Committee had been assured that Rumpke was very conscious of the customer service aspect of this contract and that they would pick-up everything that was put out at the curb. Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski voting “Nay,” and Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Fix, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-1. Mr. Sabatino moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of a second reading; Mrs. Sanders seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Smith, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Fix, and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.” Suspension of Rules passed, 7-0. Second Reading. Mr. Smith moved to adopt; Mrs. Sanders seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski voting “Nay,” and Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-1.
*B. RESOLUTION 2008-11R, “A RESOLUTION
APPOINTING PAULA EVANS TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION,” First Reading,
Rules Committee. Mr. Smith moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded
the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski,
Mr. Sauer, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr. Sabatino
voting “Yea.” Motion passed,
7-0. (CONSENT AGENDA ITEM)
C. ORDINANCE 2008-51, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONTINUE MEMBERSHIP WITH THE CENTRAL OHIO RISK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE TIME PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2008, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2009,” Second Reading, Finance Committee. Mrs. Hammond moved to adopt; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
D. ORDINANCE 2008-52, “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 2007-81, THE EMPLOYEE PAY PLAN AND AUTHORIZED STRENGTH FOR 2008,” Second Reading, Finance Committee. Mrs. Hammond moved to adopt; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Smith, and Mrs. Hammond voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
E. ORDINANCE 2008-53, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR THE ADAPTIVE CONTROL SOFTWARE LIGHT SIGNAL SOFTWARE CONTROLLER SYSTEM WITH SIEMENS ENERGY AND AUTOMATION, INC., AND WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING,” Second Reading, Service Committee. Mr. Wisniewski moved to adopt; Mrs. Hammond seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
F. ORDINANCE 2008-55, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR OHIO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION GRANT FUNDS FOR CIP WW-03 SYCAMORE CREEK EAST RELIEF LINE PHASE II (LOCKVILLE ROAD TO HILL ROAD) AND CIP SM-04 OLDE PICKERINGTON VILLAGE OUTFALL ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION,” Second Reading, Service Committee. Mr. Wisniewski moved to adopt; Mrs. Hammond seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Smith, and Mrs. Hammond voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
G. ORDINANCE 2008-56, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH REYNOLDS, INC., THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATEMENT PLAN EXPANSION PROJECT,” Second Reading, Service Committee. Mr. Wisniewski moved to adopt; Mrs. Hammond seconded the motion. Mr. Sabatino stated he had requested some information from both Reynolds and DLZ. He stated he had received the information from Reynolds; however, he has not received the information from DLZ so he would abstain from voting on this ordinance this evening. Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino abstaining, and Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-0.
9. LEGISLATIVE READINGS:
A. ORDINANCE 2008-47, “AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE REZONING OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 430 (0.68 ACRES), 450 (1.0 ACRES), AND 460 (0.908 ACRES) HILL ROAD NORTH FROM R-6 (RESIDENTIAL) TO C-3 (COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL),” Third Reading, Service Committee. Mr. Wisniewski moved to adopt; Mrs. Hammond seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Fix, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sauer, and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0.
B. ORDINANCE 2008-54, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2008 APPROPRIATION, ORDINANCE 2007-85,” Third Reading, Finance Committee. Mrs. Hammond moved to adopt; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Mr. Sabatino stated at the last meeting he had given his reasons why he is against this ordinance and he would be voting against it tonight. Mr. Wisniewski stated he had done some research after the proposal to make this an item that was subject referendum. He stated if a referendum would occur on this $10,000 appropriation, after checking with the Board of Elections the estimated cost for a special election would be $18,850, and there is an estimate of another $10,000 for computer support during the election. He stated that would be $28,850 for a special election for citizens to tell Council whether or not they would like them to spend up to $10,000 for the distribution of staff literature regarding the income tax issue. Mr. Wisniewski stated he felt the citizens absolutely have the right to referendum a $10 million sewer plant or a $500,000 appropriation, but when it came to the minute details regarding a $10,000 appropriation and not understanding the full costs associated with it, he would have to say no. Roll call was taken with Mr. Sauer and Mr. Sabatino voting “Nay,” and Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Hammond, and Mr. Smith voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 5-2.
10. OTHER BUSINESS: No other business was brought forward.
11. MOTIONS: There were no motions.
12. ADJOURNMENT. There
being nothing further, Mr. Smith moved to adjourn; Sauer seconded the motion. Mr.
Sabatino, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Fix, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mrs.
Sanders voted “Aye.” Motion carried,
7-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:07
P.M., August 19, 2008.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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Lynda D. Yartin, Municipal Clerk
ATTEST:
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Mitch O’Brien, Mayor