PICKERINGTON CITY COUNCIL

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 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, November 17, 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: Chief Mike Taylor, Lynda Yartin, Linda Fersch, Chris Schornack, Phil Hartmann, Ed Drobina, Greg Bachman, Tory Kramer, Lee Gray, Eric McKinney, Ryan Holstine, Susan Chapman, Mike McKinley, Ted Hackworth, Devin Reany, Nate Ellis, Gavin Blair, Pastor Eric Cuenin, Mike McKinley, Nate Ellis, Rachel Schofeld, and others.  Pastor Cuenin of Beren Baptist Church delivered the invocation.   

 

2.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 3, 2009, REGULAR MEETING.  Mr. Fix moved to approve; Mrs. Sanders 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.         COMMUNITY COMMENTS.  None. 

 

4.         COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS.  Mr. Fix stated an accident had occurred in front of his home last week involving a teenager who was texting and hit a tree.  Mr. Fix stated the Police and Fire Departments both responded very quickly and handled everything very quickly and efficiently.  He stated Councilman Sabatino had also mentioned this evening that another accident had occurred this past week while the driver was texting.  Mr. Fix stated he felt it would be worth exploring the issue of banning texting while driving and he was asking the Mayor if he would refer to Safety Committee that they investigate the possibility of having a no texting while driving law in the City. 

 

Mr. Smith stated he had provided each Councilmember a copy of an invitation to the  Parents Addressing Teen Challenges (PATCH) meeting at Central High School on November 19, 2009, from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. 

 

Mrs. Hammond stated she had attended a focus group for Lancaster Public Transit last week and although we are not yet officially a part of that, she felt the main issue is that people do not know this service will be available to all residents and not just specific groups.  Mrs. Hammond stated she felt this would be an area we need to focus on when we do begin working with the Lancaster Public Transit. 

 

5.         APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA.  Mayor O’Brien stated there were four consent agenda items this evening, Resolution 2009-23R, a Resolution reappointing Steve Malone to the Tree Commission, Resolution 2009-24R, a Resolution reappointing Linda Shelts to the Tree Commission, Resolution 2009-25R, a Resolution creating a Stormwater Debt Retirement Fund, and Resolution 2009-26R, a Resolution appointing Aaron Dean to the Parks and Recreation Board.  Mr. Fix moved to approve; Mr. Smith seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mr. Sauer, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr. Wisniewski voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0. 

 

6.         APPROVAL OF AGENDA.  Mr. Fix moved to approve; Mrs. Sanders 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. 

 

7.         REPORTS:   

 

A.        MAYOR.  Mayor O’Brien stated in lieu of a report this evening he would administer the oath of office to six members of the Charter Review Board, and a presentation to the Pickerington High School Central Band.  Mayor O’Brien administered the oath of office for the Charter Review Board to Tory Kramer, Lee Gray, Eric McKinney, Ryan Holstine, Susan Chapman, and Ted Hackworth.  Mayor O’Brien presented a check for $3,500 to the Pickerington High School Central Band to help ensure that all band members were able to make this trip and represent the City in the 2010 Rose Parade.  Mayor O’Brien stated the Violet Township Trustees had also presented a like amount to the band. 

 

B.         LAW DIRECTOR.  Mr. Hartmann stated he was still working on the cross-jurisdictional issue to figure out how we can work with disturbing the peace to enforce it both in the Township and the City.  He stated he hoped to have something to update Council with in the next few weeks. 

 

C.        FINANCE DIRECTOR.  Mrs. Fersch stated she had several pieces of legislation on tonight’s agenda that she would be requesting three readings on and these included health, vision, dental, and life insurance that must be in place by the end of the year.  She stated she also had an appropriation ordinance and the Employee Pay Plan that would require three readings this evening.  Mrs. Fersch stated the health insurance legislation was written as an emergency as we are changing carriers and we need to get all employees enrolled with the new company.  Mrs. Fersch stated she would answer any questions. 

 

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

 

E.         CITY ENGINEER.  Mr. Bachman stated he would like to let everyone know that S.R. 256 would be closed next week for the culvert replacement.  He stated the closure would begin on Monday, November 23rd, and would begin just below the post office.  He stated the contractor has seven days to complete this project, and the closure would be posted on a message board and notice given to the local newspapers and television stations.  Mayor O’Brien stated it would be good to post this on the City’s web site as well and Mr. Bachman stated it would be on the web site. 

 

F.         CITY MANAGER.  Chief Taylor stated he had provided a written report and he would try to answer any questions.  Chief Taylor stated the middle school children had been involved in the K-9 program by having a chance to name the new dog.  He stated the winning name was “Shadow.”

 

            G.        FINANCE COMMITTEE.  Mr. Fix stated Finance as met multiple times over the past few weeks to work through the budget process and he was happy to report the budget was complete and ready to go to Council at the next meeting.  Mr. Fix stated there were numerous pieces of legislation on tonight’s agenda that came out of those meetings.  Mr. Fix stated he would also like to state that Mrs. Fersch has been the City’s Finance Director for the past 29 years and she has let Council know she is working toward retirement.  He stated earlier this year discussion had begun about a transition plan and the first step in that process is naming Mr. Schornack as the new Finance Director beginning January 1, 2010, with Mrs. Fersch remaining on board to fulfill her personnel responsibilities and to assist Mr. Schornack through the end of next year.  He stated the legislation appointing Mr. Schornack is on tonight’s agenda for a first reading, and he would be happy to answer any questions. 

 

            H.        RUELS COMMITTEE.  Mr. Smith stated Rules Committee met on November 4th and the three appointments on tonight’s Consent Agenda were the result of that meeting. 

 

8.         PROCEDURAL READINGS:

 

            A.        ORDINANCE 2009-82, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2009 APPROPRIATION, ORDINANCE 2008-92,” First Reading, Finance Committee.  Mr. Fix 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 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.

 

            B.         ORDINANCE 2009-83, “AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING CHRIS SCHORNACK TO THE POSITION OF FINANCE DIRECTOR AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT,” First Reading, Finance Committee.  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 2009-84, “AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A ONE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH DELTA DENTAL OF OHIO FOR DENTAL INSURANCE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES,” First Reading, Finance Committee.  Mr. Fix 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 Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Smith, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mrs. Sanders voting “Yea.”  Suspension of Rules passed, 7-0.  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. 

 

            D.        ORDINANCE 2009-85, “AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A TWO-YEAR CONTRACT WITH LINCOLN FINANCIAL GROUP (FORMERLY JEFFERSON PILOT FINANCIAL INSURANCE COMPANY) FOR LIFE INSURANCE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES,” First Reading, Finance Committee.  Mr. Fix 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 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; Mrs. Hammond 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. 

 

            E.         ORDINANCE 2009-86, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SCHOTTENSTEIN, ZOX, & DUNN CO., L.P.A. FOR GENERAL LEGAL SERVICES,” First Reading, Finance Committee. Mr. Sabatino stated this was for a two-year term and previously we had a one-year term and Finance Committee had discussed reviewing all Council employees on an annual basis.  He stated on that basis he felt the City would be better served with a one-year contract.   Mr. Wisniewski stated this was a two-year contract that would guarantee the rate for two years, and there is also a 30-out clause.  Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino voting “Nay,” and Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sauer, and Mr. Smith voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-1. 

 

            F.         ORDINANCE 2009-87, “AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT AN EMPLOYEE PAY PLAN AND AUTHORIZED STRENGTH FOR 2010,” First Reading, Finance Committee.  Mr. Fix 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 Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Smith, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mrs. Sanders voting “Yea.”  Suspension of Rules passed, 7-0.  Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mr. Wisniewski 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.  

 

            G.        ORDINANCE 2009-88, “AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A ONE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH ANTHEM BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD FOR HEALTH INSURANCE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES AND THE DECLARATION OF NECESSITY AND EMERGENCY AS THE PRESENT POLICY EXPIRES ON DECEMBER 31, 2009,” First Reading, Finance Committee.  Mr. Fix 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 Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Sabatino, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Fix, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mr. Smith voting “Yea.”  Suspension of Rules passed, 7-0.  Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mrs. Sanders seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Sauer, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Fix, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Hammond, and Mr. Wisniewski voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, with emergency, 7-0.  

 

            H.        ORDINANCE 2009-89, “AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A TWO-YEAR CONTRACT WITH VSP FOR VISION INSURANCE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES,” First Reading, Finance Committee.  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 Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Fix, Mrs. Sanders, 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. Smith, Mr. Sauer, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sabatino, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Fix, and Mr. Wisniewski voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0.  

 

            I.          ORDINANCE 2009-90, “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN (CIP) FOR 2010 – 2014,” First Reading, Finance Committee.  Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mr. Sauer seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Fix, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Sauer, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0. 

 

            *J.       RESOLUTION 2009-23R, “A RESOLUTION RE-APPOINTING STEVE MALONE TO THE TREE COMMISSION,” First Reading, Rules Committee.  Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mr. Smith seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mr. Sauer, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr. Wisniewski voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0.  (CONSENT AGENDA ITEM)

 

            *K.      RESOLUTION 2009-24R, “A RESOLUTION RE-APPOINTING LINDA SHELTS TO THE TREE COMMISSION,” First Reading, Rules Committee.  Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mr. Smith seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mr. Sauer, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr. Wisniewski voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0.  (CONSENT AGENDA ITEM)

 

            *L.       RESOLUTION 2009-25R, “A RESOLUTION CREATING A STORMWATER DEBT RETIREMENT FUND,” First Reading, Finance Committee.  Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mr. Smith seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mr. Sauer, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr. Wisniewski voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0.  (CONSENT AGENDA ITEM)

 

            *M.     RESOLUTION 2009-26R, “A RESOLUITON APPOINTING AARON DEAN TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD,” First Reading, Rules Committee.  Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mr. Smith seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mr. Sauer, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr. Wisniewski voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0.  (CONSENT AGENDA ITEM)

 

            N.        ORDINANCE 2009-80, “AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT A DONATION FROM BW TIRE OF PICKERINGTON, LTD., TO BE USED FOR THE CITY’S K-9 PROGRAM,” Second Reading, Safety Committee.  Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mrs. Sanders seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Smith, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Fix, Mr. Sabatino, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mrs. Sanders voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0. 

 

            O.        ORDINANCE 2009-81, “AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT A DONATION FROM THE BIG WALNUT 3261 CHARITY FUND, INC., TO BE USED FOR THE CITY’S K-9 PROGRAM,” Second Reading, Safety Committee.  Mrs. Sanders moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Smith, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Fix, Mrs. Hammond, and Mr. Wisniewski voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0. 

 

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

 

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

 

            M.        RESOLUTION 2009-21R, “A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AS PUBLIC DEPOSITORIES,” Third Reading, Finance Committee.  Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mrs. Hammond seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski abstaining, Mr. Smith voting “Nay,” and Mr. Sauer, Mr. Sabatino, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr. Fix voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 5-1.

 

10.       DISCUSSION.  Mr. Smith stated Mr. Bachman had received an e-mail from the Emergency Management Director earlier this week regarding tornado sirens.  Mr. Smith stated he had become aware last August that the new elementary school in Sycamore Creek is not covered by a siren and he had contacted Emergency Management requesting what the plan was.  Mr. Smith stated he had hoped to get this information in time to be used in the budget process, but he had not received it in time.  Mr. Smith stated he had been informed there were two sirens that would need to be heavily refurbished and one would be designated for the Township and one for the City of Pickerington to cover the Sycamore Creek subdivision, and it appears the cost of refurbishment, which is upwards of $11,000, would have to be borne by the jurisdiction where the siren would be located.  Mrs. Yartin stated that Mr. Sabatino had requested the issue of tornado sirens be included on the agenda for the Safety Committee meeting scheduled for tomorrow evening. 

 

11.       REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE.  Mayor O’Brien stated as Mr. Fix had requested, he would refer the issue of banning texting while driving to the Safety Committee for discussion or action. 

 

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

 

13.       MOTIONS:  Mr. Fix moved to schedule a public hearing for the open discussion of the proposed 2010 Budget for December 1, 2009, at 7:15 P.M.; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Fix, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Wisniewski voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0. 

 

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 8:25 P.M., November 17, 2009. 

 

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: 

 

 

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Lynda D. Yartin, Municipal Clerk

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

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Mitch O’Brien, Mayor