PICKERINGTON CITY COUNCIL

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009

CITY HALL, 100 LOCKVILLE ROAD

 

REGULAR MEETING

7:30 P.M.

 

1.         ROLL CALL, INVOCATION, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. Council for the City of Pickerington met for a regular session Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 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, Phil Hartmann, Chief Mike Taylor, Ed Drobina, Greg Bachman, Carol Carter, Devin Reany, Nate Ellis, Larry Folk, Judy Folk, Eva Langston, Tracy Langston, Gavin Blair, Harry Myer, Michael Hansley, Tracy Conforti, Anne Holmes, Nikki Smith, Pastor Sean Hostettler, and others.  Pastor Hostettler of Pickerington Nazarene Church delivered the invocation.   

 

2.         A.        APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 6, 2009, PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING REZONING OF 101 HILL ROAD NORTH.  Mr. Sabatino moved to approve; Mr. Sauer 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. 

 

B.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 6, 2009, REGULAR MEETING.  Mr. Fix moved to approve; Mr. Sauer seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Smith abstaining, and Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Fix, Mr. Sauer, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr. Wisniewski voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

3.         COMMUNITY COMMENTS. 

 

A.        Tracey Conforti.  Ms Conforti read a statement into the record thanking Council members, both past and present, Tim Hansley, and staff for their help in remedying problems in the Windmiller Ponds subdivision.  (Attachment 1 to these minutes)

 

4.         COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS.  None.

 

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

 

6.         APPROVAL OF AGENDA.  Mr. Fix moved to approve; Mr. Sauer seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Fix, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mrs. Sanders voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0. 

 

7.         REPORTS:   

 

A.        MAYOR.  Mayor O’Brien stated the Diley Road Ribbon Cutting was held this past week, and it went very well. 

 

B.         LAW DIRECTOR.  Mr. Hartmann stated he had nothing to report, but would answer any questions. 

 

C.        FINANCE DIRECTOR.  Mrs. Fersch stated she had several items on the agenda tonight that are our annual note renewals and the consolidation ordinance for those notes.  Mrs. Fersch stated she also had one appropriation ordinance on the agenda this evening and she would request three readings this evening as there are some items that need to be taken care of.  Mrs. Fersch stated she also had a resolution designating financial institutions as our public depository for our interim funds and designating Fairfield National Bank for our active funds and checking account. 

 

            D.         SERVICE MANAGER.  Mr. Drobina stated the completion date for Diley Road is November 2, 2009, if the weather holds.  He stated they are setting the poles and the traffic signals should go up next week. 

 

E.         CITY ENGINEER.  Mr. Bachman stated the Hill Road Culvert pre-construction was held this week and hopefully the project will begin in November. 

 

F.         CITY MANAGER.  Mr. Hansley stated he had provided a written report and he would answer any questions. 

 

            G.        FINANCE COMMITTEE.  Mr. Fix stated Finance Committee met on October 7th and again on October 14th.  He stated several items from those two meetings are on the agenda this evening.  Mr. Fix stated the first Budget Work Session was held on October 14th and the next work session is scheduled for October 28th. 

 

8.         PROCEDURAL READINGS:

 

            A.        ORDINANCE 2009-66, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $130,000 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 COST OF CONSTRUCTING AND ACQUIRING IMPROVEMENTS AND RENOVATIONS TO THE CITY HALL AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT BUILDING,” First Reading, Finance.  Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mrs. Sanders seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Fix, Mr. Smith, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0. 

 

            B.         ORDINANCE 2009-67, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $1,200,000 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 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, Finance.  Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mr. Sauer seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Sauer, and Mr. Smith voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0. 

 

            C.        ORDINANCE 2009-68, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $1,900,000 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 CONSTRUCTING 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, Finance.  Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mr. Sauer seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Fix, Mr. Smith, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0. 

 

 

            D.        ORDINANCE 2009-69, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $3,900,000 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 AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW WATER STORAGE TOWER AND APPURTENANCES THERETO,” First Reading, Finance.  Mrs. Fersch stated the new water tower borrowing is included in this note issue.  Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mr. Sauer seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Sauer, and Mr. Smith voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0. 

 

            E.         ORDINANCE 2009-70, “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, CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING, AND FURNISHING A POLICE BUILDING,” First Reading, Finance.  Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mr. Sauer seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Smith, Mr. Sauer, and Mr. Fix voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0. 

 

            F.         ORDINANCE 2009-71, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $235,000 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, Finance.  Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mr. Sauer seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Fix, Mr. Smith, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0. 

 

            G.        ORDINANCE 2009-72, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $350,000 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 PURPOSES OF THE CITY,” First Reading, Finance.  Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mr. Sauer seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Sauer, and Mr. Smith voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0. 

 

            H.        ORDINANCE 2009-73, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $500,000 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, Finance.  Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mr. Sauer seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Smith, Mr. Sauer, and Mr. Fix voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0. 

 

            I.          ORDINANCE 2009-74, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $270,000 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 CONSTRUCTING IMPROVEMENTS TO DILEY ROAD,” First Reading, Finance.  Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mr. Sauer seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Fix, Mr. Smith, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0. 

 

            J.          ORDINANCE 2009-75, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $389,000 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 CONSTRUCTING STORM WATER DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS CONSISTING OF A DOWNTOWN OUTFALL AND REPLACEMENT OF A CULVERT ON STATE ROUTE 256,” First Reading, Finance.  Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mr. Sauer seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Sauer, and Mr. Smith voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0. 

 

            K.        ORDINANCE 2009-76, “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, Finance Committee.  Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mr. Sauer seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Smith, Mr. Sauer, and Mr. Fix voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0. 

 

            L.                     ORDINANCE 2009-77, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2009 APPROPRIATION, ORDINANCE 2008-92,” First Reading, Finance Committee.  Mr. Fix stated he would ask for three readings this evening.  Mr. Fix moved to waive the requirement in Charter Section 2.06 that the ordinance be read on three separate meeting days; Mr. Sauer 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.  Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mr. Sauer seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Fix, Mr. Smith, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0. 

 

            M.       ORDINANCE 2009-78, “AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT A DONATION FROM THE AMERICAN LEGION, POST NO. 283, TO BE USED FOR THE CITY’S K-9 PROGRAM,” First Reading, Finance Committee.  Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mrs. Sanders seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Sauer, and Mr. Smith voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0. 

 

            N.        RESOLUTION 2009-21R, “A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AS PUBLIC DEPOSITORIES,” First Reading, Finance Committee.  Mr. Smith ascertained there was one institution in this ordinance that did not have a physical presence within the City limits, and that would be U.S. Bank.  Mr. Smith moved to amend the ordinance to remove U.S. Bank from the Resolution; Mr. Sabatino seconded the motion.  Mr. Smith stated the other financial institutions have made a substantial investment within the City limits, their employees pay income tax to the City and they should receive some preferential treatment.  Mr. Fix stated while we appreciate those banks having business within the City limits, it is Council’s responsibility to provide the citizens with the best use of their money and if that meant there was an opportunity to earn more interest or pay less interest from a bank that is not within the City, it is his opinion that is Council’s responsibility to do that.  He stated, therefore, he would not be supporting this amendment.  Mrs. Fersch stated in the current economy there have been banks that have declined when she requested a CD rate.  She stated US Bank has had very competitive rates, however, if there is a tie or it is within a few basis points she always defers to the bank that is within the City.  She stated further when she inquires for CD rates she is dealing with the parent company and the bank that is located within the community is not getting credit for the amount of money that is invested.  Mr. Sabatino stated he felt Mr. Smith had a valid point and it shows that we care when we do business with those that do business with us when we have a choice.  Roll call was taken on the motion to amend with Mr. Wisniewski abstaining, and Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Fix, and Mrs. Sanders voting “Nay,” and Mr. Sabatino and Mr. Smith voting “Yea.”  Motion to amend failed, 4-2.  Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mr. Sauer seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski abstaining, and Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Smith, Mr. Sauer, and Mr. Fix voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0.

 

            O.        RESOLUTION 2009-22R, “A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE LANCASTER PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEM PROPOSAL,” First Reading, Finance Committee.  Mr. Fix stated this is simply a resolution to offer support and not offer a direct financial contribution.  Mr. Hansley stated if this resolution passes sufficient funding will be included in the 2010 Budget and we are currently working on a formula to figure out what that amount should be.  Mr. Fix clarified that the Township Trustees have committed the amount requested of them.  Mr. Hansley stated the Senior Citizen group was approached and they have committed their proposed share of the funding as well.  Mr. Fix stated he would be asking for three readings on this resolution.  Mr. Fix moved to waive the requirement in Charter Section 2.06 that the ordinance be read on three separate meeting dates; Mrs. Hammond 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.  Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mr. Sauer seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Fix, Mr. Smith, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0. 

 

            P.         ORDINANCE 2009-60, “AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE REZONING AND FINAL DEVELOPENT PLAN OF 101 HILL ROAD NORTH FROM R-4 (RESIDENTIAL) TO PO (PLANNED SUBURBAN OFFICE),” Second Reading, Service Committee.  Mr. Sauer stated in light of the length of time this process has taken, the confusion with the zoning maps, and the shortness of time between now and the time left this year to break ground, he would be asking for the final two readings this evening so they can get this project started.  Mr. Smith stated he felt the neighbors have made valid arguments that have not been adequately addressed so he would continue to vote against the ordinance.  Mr. Sauer moved to waive the requirement in Charter Section 2.06 that the ordinance be read on three separate meeting dates; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Sauer, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mr. Sabatino, Mrs. Sanders, and Mrs. Hammond voting “Yea.”  Suspension of Rules passed, 7-0.  Mr. Wisniewski moved to adopt; Mr. Sauer seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Smith voting “Nay,” and Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-1.

 

            Q.        ORDINANCE 2009-61, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANGER TO APPLY FOR OHIO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION (OPWC) GRANT FUNDS FOR CIP PROJECT NO. WW-09, SYCAMORE CREEK EAST RELIEF LINE, PHASE II (HILL ROAD TO WWTP),” Second Reading, Service Committee.  Mr. Wisniewski moved to adopt; Mrs. Hammond 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. 

 

            R.         ORDINANCE 2009-62, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A LOAN FROM THE OHIO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION (OPWC) FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING THE SYCAMORE CREEK EAST RELIEF LINE, PHASE II (HILL ROAD TO WWTP, CIP PROJECT #WW-09),” Second Reading, Service Committee.  Mr. Wisniewski moved to adopt; Mr. Fix 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. 

 

            S.         ORDINANCE 2009-63, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE NRA FOUNDATION TO BE USED TOWARD THE PURCHASE AND TRAINING OF A K-9 DOG,” Second Reading, Safety Committee.  Mr. Sabatino moved to adopt; Mr. Sauer 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. 

 

            T.         ORDINANCE 2009-64, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1232.08 OF THE CITY’S CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO CHANGE PARKING RESTRICTIONS FROM ONE SIDE ONLY TO BOTH SIDES ON CENTER STREET BETWEEN EAST COLUMBUS STREET AND WEST CHURCH STREET,” Second Reading, Safety Committee.  Mr. Sabatino moved to adopt; Mr. Sauer 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.

 

9.         LEGISLATIVE READINGS:

 

            A.        ORDINANCE 2009-59, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1067 OF THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON CODIFIED ORDINANCES ESTABLISHING STORWATER UTILITY CHARGES,” Third Reading, Finance Committee.  Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mr. Sauer seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Sauer, Mr. Smith, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sabatino, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr. Fix voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0. 

 

10.       DISCUSSION.  Mayor O’Brien ascertained there were no discussion items. 

 

11.       REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE.  Mayor O’Brien stated he would like to refer the discussion of a proposed policy regarding the naming of things in the City to Committee.  Mayor O’Brien stated we often receive requests to name roadways, etc., and since we do not have a defined policy on this he had requested Mr. Hansley look at how other communities handle this and provide a draft policy.  Mayor O’Brien stated he would refer this item to Service Committee. 

 

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

 

13.       MOTIONS: 

 

            A.        Mr. Wisniewski moved for Executive Session under Section 121.22(G)(1)b, Matters involving an employee or public official’s employment; Mr. Sauer seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Fix, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Smith, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sabatino, and Mrs. Hammond voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0. 

 

Council adjourned into Executive Session at 8:15 P.M., and reconvened in open session at 11:00 P.M.

 

Mr. Sauer moved to terminate the City Manager’s contract effective the close of business tomorrow; Mr. Sabatino seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Fix voting “Nay,” and Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mrs. Sanders voting “Yea.”  Mayor O’Brien concurred with a vote of “Yea.”  Motion passed, 5-3.

 

14.       ADJOURNMENT.  There being nothing further, Mr. Sauer moved to adjourn; Mr. Smith seconded the motion.  Mr. Sabatino, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mrs. Sanders voted “Aye.”  Motion carried, 7-0.  The meeting adjourned at 11:02 P.M., October 20, 2009. 

 

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: 

 

 

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Lynda D. Yartin, Municipal Clerk

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

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Mitch O’Brien, Mayor