PICKERINGTON CITY COUNCIL

TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2009

CITY HALL, 100 LOCKVILLE ROAD

 

 

REGULAR MEETING

7:30 P.M.

 

1.         ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND INVOCATION. Council for the City of Pickerington met for a regular session Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at City Hall.  Mayor O’Brien called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.  Roll call was taken as follows:  Mr. Sauer, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sabatino, and Mayor O’Brien were present.  Mr. Fix and Mrs. Sanders were absent as they were both out of town.  Others present were: Tim Hansley, Lynda Yartin, Linda Fersch, Chief Mike Taylor, Ed Drobina, Phil Hartmann, Devin Reany, Rachel Scofield, Nate Ellis, Pastor Kelso, Frank Anderson, Carol Carter, and others. Pastor Kelso delivered the invocation.  

 

2.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 17, 2009, REGULAR MEETING.  Mr. Sabatino moved to approve; Mr. Smith seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 5-0. 

 

3.         COMMUNITY COMMENTS.

 

A.        Mr. Frank Anderson, Fairfield County Engineer.  Mr. Anderson stated he would like to address Council regarding the Road and Bridge Levy Renewal that is Ballot Issue 1 on the May 5, 2009, ballot.  Mr. Anderson stated this is a ½ mill renewal levy and not a new levy.  He stated the levy funds received would be used exclusively for road, bridge and culvert replacement/extensions and repairs.  Mr. Anderson stated he appreciated everyone’s support on this issue. 

 

4.         COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS.  None.   

 

5.         APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA.  Mayor O’Brien stated there were no consent agenda items. 

 

6.         APPROVAL OF AGENDA.  Mr. Smith moved to approve; Mr. Sauer seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sauer, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 5-0. 

 

7.         REPORTS:   

 

A.        MAYOR.  Mayor O’Brien stated he would like to remind everyone that Pick Up Around Pickerington Day is April 24th beginning at 10:00 A.M., and any volunteers who would like to participate should meet at City Hall.  Mayor O’Brien further stated a flyer had been included in the utility bills and he would like to send this out once a month, but to send it electronically.  Anyone interested in receiving the flyer can sign up on the City’s website.  Mayor O’Brien further stated the Monthly Mayor’s Court Report had been distributed.  Mr. Sabatino stated he would like to comment that by having the clean up day on a Friday at 10:00 A.M. it prevents a lot of individuals from participating because kids are in schools and others are at work.  Mayor O’Brien stated he did not know why that day and time was selected and Mr. Sabatino asked if the City Manager could look into this.  Mr. Hansley stated there will be other special projects for the Key Club, etc., and other activities for volunteers on weekends and evenings.  Mrs. Hammond stated she understood that the Clean Up Day would begin at 10:00 A.M., however, some individuals were also coming in the afternoon and the event would actually run until 5:00 P.M. or so.  Mr. Hansley stated any group can volunteer at any time, they just need to contact our Code Enforcement officer and he will work with them. 

 

B.         LAW DIRECTOR.  Mr. Hartmann stated the swimming pool annexation petition should be filed sometime this week.  He stated he would answer any questions. 

 

C.        FINANCE DIRECTOR.  Mr. Hansley stated Mrs. Fersch was not present this evening, however, she had indicated she had no report. 

 

D.        SERVICE MANAGER.  Mr. Drobina stated the ACS light project has been in operation for about a week and they are trouble shooting some of the problem areas and will be back at the end of the month to check the timing.  Mr. Drobina further stated the contractor on the Diley Road project is set to begin milling the east side of the road next week. 

 

E.         CITY MANAGER.  Mr. Hansley stated he had provided a written report and he would answer any questions.  Mr. Sauer inquired if Council would get a copy of the proposed contract with Fairfield County Health Department so they would have a chance to review it with Mr. Hansley.  Mr. Hansley stated the attorneys are working on some issues right now and he would get it to Council as soon as he has it. 

 

F.         SAFETY COMMITTEE.  Mr. Sabatino stated Safety Committee met on March 18th and several small groups came in to speak about different issues.  He stated further the final reading on the disturbing the peace ordinance was on tonight’s agenda.   

 

G.        SERVICE COMMITTEE.  Mr. Wisniewski stated Service Committee also met on March 18th, and they had nothing on tonight’s agenda. 

 

8.         PROCEDURAL READINGS:

 

            A.        ORDINANCE 2009-15, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR A GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE THROUGH THE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY POLICING SERVICES (“COPS”) FOR TWO ADDITIONAL POLICE OFFICERS,” First Reading, Safety Committee.  Mr. Sabatino moved to adopt; Mr. Sauer seconded the motion.  Mr. Sabatino stated this grant, if we are successful in receiving it, would fund two police officers for three years.  Mr. Wisniewski clarified we should find out in mid-May if we are successful in getting this grant and that we must retain the officers for at least one year after the three year time frame.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Smith, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 5-0. 

 

            B.         ORDINANCE 2008-90, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF UTILIZING THE REGIONAL INCOME TAX AGENCY TO ADMINISTER AND ENFORCE THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON’S INCOME TAX ORDINANCES,” Second Reading, Finance Committee.  (TABLED, 12/16/08)

 

            C.        ORDINANCE 2009-14, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODIFIED ORDINANCE 274.01(a) ENTITLED, “PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD: CREATION AND POWERS,” Second Reading, Rules Committee.  Mr. Smith moved to adopt; Mrs. Hammond seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Smith, and Mrs. Hammond voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 5-0. 

 

            D.        RESOLUTION 2009-06R, “A RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION 2004-28R DESIGNATING FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AS PUBLIC DEPOSITORIES TO ADD CHARTER ONE AS A PUBLIC DEPOSITORY FOR INTERIM DEPOSITS,” Second Reading, Finance Committee.  Mr. Sauer moved to adopt; Mrs. Hammond seconded the motion.  Mr. Sabatino stated he would comment once again that he felt we had enough banking establishments located in the City, that pay taxes to the City, that we should be able to do business with them.  Mr. Smith stated he concurred with Mr. Sabatino although he understood the Finance Director’s feeling that we should go where we can get the best interest rate, however, he felt the income tax we received from those located in the City more than made up for any differences.  Mr. Sabatino further stated the institutions that are in the City cannot shop around for the best income tax either.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski abstaining, Mr. Smith and Mr. Sabatino voting “Nay,” and Mrs. Hammond and Mr. Sauer voting “Yea.”  Motion failed, 2-2. 

 

9.         LEGISLATIVE READINGS:

 

            A         ORDINANCE 2009-08, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 648.10 OF THE PICKERINGTON CODIFIED ORDINANCES ENTITLED “DISTURBING THE PEACE” AND REPEALING SECTION 648.04 ENTITLED “DISORDERLY CONDUCT,” Third Reading, Safety Committee.  Mr. Sauer moved to adopt; Mr. Sabatino seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Sauer, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Smith voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 5-0. 

 

            B.         ORDINANCE 2008-09, “AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE DILEY ROAD CORRIDOR STUDY AND PLAN,” Third Reading, Service Committee.  Mr. Wisniewski moved to adopt; Mrs. Hammond seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Sauer, Mr. Smith, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sabatino, and Mrs. Hammond voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 5-0.  

 

            C.        ORDINANCE 2009-10, “AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MORTON SALT FOR SOFTENING SALT FOR THE CITY’S WATER TREATMENT PLANT,” Third Reading, Service Committee.  Mr. Wisniewski moved to adopt; Mrs. Hammond seconded the motion.  Mr. Sabatino stated in Council’s packet they had received a memo regarding how we were dealing with the TDS issue and questioned how that would be affected.  Mr. Drobina stated we are working with our law firm to try and get some test results on our stream so we can try to prove to the EPA that even though our TDS limit is high it is not really toxic to the fish.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sauer, and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 5-0. 

 

10.       DISCUSSION.  There was no discussion.

 

11.       REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE.  Mayor O’Brien stated he had no committee referrals this evening. 

 

12.       OTHER BUSINESS.  No other business was brought forward. 

 

13.       MOTIONS:  There were no motions. 

 

14.       ADJOURNMENT.  There being nothing further, Mr. Smith moved to adjourn; Mr. Sabatino seconded the motion.  Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Smith, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mr. Sabatino voted “Aye.”  Motion carried, 5-0.  The meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M., April 7, 2009. 

 

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: 

 

 

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Lynda D. Yartin, Municipal Clerk

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

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Mitch O’Brien, Mayor