PICKERINGTON CITY COUNCIL

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2010

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, February 2, 2010, at City Hall.  Mayor O’Brien called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.  Roll call was taken as follows:  Mr. Barletta, Mr. Blair, Mr. Fix, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mayor O’Brien were present.  Mr. Sauer was absent.  Others present were: Chief Mike Taylor, Lynda Yartin, Phil Hartmann, Chris Schornack, Ed Drobina, Greg Bachman, Chet Hopper, Linda Fersch, Nate Ellis, Rachel Schofeld, Bill Yaple, Commander Steve Annetts, Richard Waugh, Carol Carter, Gary Weltlich, and others. 

 

2.         A.        APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 19, 2010, PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED DOG PARK.  Mr. Fix moved to approve; Mrs. Sanders seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Barletta, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Blair, Mr. Fix, and Mrs. Sanders voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

B.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 19, REGULAR MEETING.  Mr. Fix moved to approve; Mrs. Sanders seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Barletta, Mr. Blair, Mr. Fix, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr. Wisniewski voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

3.         COMMUNITY COMMENTS.  There were no community comments. 

 

4.         COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS.  Mr. Barletta stated he would like to make everyone aware that there is a bowling event coming up to benefit Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Fairfield County.  He stated an event is being added at Rule(3) this year on March 13th and 14th.  He stated you can get registration information from Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Fairfield County. 

 

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; Mrs. Sanders seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Blair, Mr. Fix, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr. Barletta voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

7.         REPORTS:   

 

A.        MAYOR.  Mayor O’Brien stated the Monthly Mayor’s Court Report had been distributed.  He stated he had met with the new president of the Olde Pickerington Village Business Association and he felt it was a very positive meeting. 

 

B.         LAW DIRECTOR.  Mr. Hartmann stated he would request an Executive Session at the next meeting regarding pending litigation.  Mr. Hartmann stated he had nothing further to report this evening, but would answer any questions. 

 

C.        FINANCE DIRECTOR.  Mr. Schornack stated he had nothing to add to his written report, but would answer any questions. 

 

            D.         SERVICE MANAGER.  Mr. Drobina the traffic signal at Long and Diley would be out of service for the next two days as they need to replace the mast arms, and the police department will provide traffic control during the day, but the signal should be operational in some form at night.  Mr. Wisniewski inquired if there have been any problems with the light at Wright Road and Diley Road, and Mr. Drobina stated he had received no complaints on that intersection.  Mr. Drobina stated he has two items on the agenda this evening with the first being a contract with Neptune Equipment Company.  He stated this is an annual ordinance because all of our meters and meter reading equipment are Neptune.  Mr. Drobina stated the second item deals with the update to the Solid Waste District.  He stated he had found the first letter sent by the District, and forwarded to Safety Committee, was in error when it stated that 60 percent of the District’s population, including at least three of the four largest municipalities in each County must approve this update.  He stated that was not correct, it should have read “three of the four largest communities in the District.”  He stated this would be Lancaster for Fairfield County, New Lexington for Perry County, Newark for Licking County, and Coshocton for Coshocton County.  Mr. Drobina stated Newark has voted against the update along with three other townships, and right now they only have yes votes representing 27 percent of the population.  He stated should council decide to vote in favor of this, he would ask for three readings as it is due back by March 7th. 

 

E.         CITY ENGINEER.  Mr. Bachman stated he had discussed a concept plan at Service Committee for improvements to Long Road and this month he will present a concept plan for improvements on a portion of S.R. 256.  Mr. Bachman further stated staff had met with several members from ODOT last week and discussed several issues affecting the City.  Mr. Fix stated he has received phone calls from residents who are concerned that the speed limit on Diley is only 35 MPH.  Mr. Bachman stated this is an item for discussion on the agenda for the next Safety Committee meeting. 

 

F.         CITY MANAGER.  Chief Taylor stated he had provided a written report and he would try to answer any questions.  Chief Taylor stated he would like to add that Mrs. Yartin is the designated representative for Council and the Mayor for Public Records and she will be attending a training session in March.  Chief Taylor stated he would also like to announce that an offer has been made to Susan Crotty for Economic Development Director for the City and he hoped she would be starting later this month. 

 

            G.        FINANCE COMMITTEE.  Mrs. Sanders stated Finance met on January 20th, with the appropriation ordinance on tonight’s agenda coming out of that meeting.  She stated there was also discussion on proposed revisions to the employee manual that will be continued in the regular meeting scheduled for tomorrow night. 

 

            H.        SERVICE COMMITTEE.  Mr. Wisniewski stated Service Committee met on January 20th and several ordinances on tonight’s agenda came out of that meeting.  He stated he would also be requesting an amendment by substitution for Ordinance 2010-01, the construction of the elevated water storage tank.  Mr. Wisniewski stated Service Committee had received presentations by two companies and they were recommending that the contract be awarded to CB&I for the waterspheroid tank as it has a smaller footprint impact on the surrounding neighborhoods.  He stated further he would be requesting the final two readings on the rezoning for the dog park as he has not heard any complaints from residents in that area.  

 

            I.          SAFETY COMMITTEE.  Mrs. Hammond stated Safety Committee also met on January 20th, and two items from that meeting are on tonight’s agenda. 

 

8.         PROCEDURAL READINGS:

 

            A.        ORDINANCE 2010-03, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2010 APPROPRIATION, ORDINANCE 2009-91,” First Reading, Finance Committee.  Mrs. Hammond stated while she was not opposed to these appropriations she felt we needed to be careful about sending a mixed message to the public.  She stated on one hand we say we need additional tax dollars and on the other had we keep increasing the budget.  She stated while she supports this, she felt we needed to be cautious in the future.  Mr. Wisniewski inquired if this was actually an increase to the budget or moving from one fund to another, and Mr. Schornack stated this would actually increase the budget.  Mr. Wisniewski clarified the increase was in contractual services.  Mrs. Sanders moved to waive the requirement in Charter Section 2.06 that the ordinance be read on three separate meeting days; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Barletta, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Fix, and Mr. Blair voting “Yea.”  Suspension of Rules passed, 6-0.  Mrs. Sanders moved to adopt; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Barletta, Mr. Fix, Mr. Blair, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, and Mrs. Sanders voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

            B.         ORDINANCE 2010-04, “AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH NEPTUNE EQUIPMENT COMPANY,” First Reading, Service Committee.  Mr. Wisniewski moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Barletta, and Mr. Blair voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

            C.        ORDINANCE 2010-05, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH BURGESS & NIPLE, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES ON THE WATER MASTER PLAN PROJECT,” First Reading, Service Committee.  Mr. Wisniewski stated we would be entering into a contract for a Water Master Plan for the City as our current one is outdated.  Mayor O’Brien clarified that a Sanitary Sewer Master Plan will be coming forward also.  Mayor O’Brien further clarified this study will provide us with a computer model of our water system so we can prioritize which water mains are the most necessary to reinforce our system, and allow us to quickly analyze our water system to see what needs there would be for water, fire flow, etc., for any potential developments.  Mr. Wisniewski moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Barletta, Mr. Blair, and Mr. Fix voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

            D.        ORDINANCE 2010-06, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2009-25, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH BEHELER EXCAVATING, INC., FOR OLDE PICKERINGTON VILLAGE OUTFALL CONSTRUCTION AND EAST STREET AND FANCHERS STREET WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT,” First Reading, Service Committee.  Mr. Bachman stated when this contract was awarded there were five alternates accepted by the City.  He stated at that time there was a mistake made in the amount deducted for asphalt of $24,457, and he was requesting that amount be added back into the contract.  Mr. Wisniewski moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Barletta, Mr. Fix, Mr. Blair, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, and Mrs. Sanders voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

            E.         ORDINANCE 2010-07, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2009-47 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CHANGE ORDER WITH BEHELER EXCAVATING, INC., FOR THE EXTENSION OF TOWN SQUARE DRIVE,” First Reading, Service Committee.  Mr. Bachman stated when we went to construction of this extension we found a lot more topsoil than you would normally find and it had to be excavated out.  He stated with the additional depth came an additional cost.  Mr. Wisniewski moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Barletta, and Mr. Blair voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

            F.         ORDINANCE 2010-08, “AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT A DONATION FROM KEY BANK TO BE USED FOR THE CITY’S K-9 PROGRAM,” First Reading, Safety Committee.  Mrs. Hammond moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Barletta, Mr. Blair, and Mr. Fix voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

            G.        RESOLUTION 2010-02R, “A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE UPDATE TO THE COSHOCTON, FAIRFIELD, LICKING, AND PERRY COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISTRICT MANAGEMENT PLAN,” First Reading, Safety Committee.  (Not Recommended)   Mrs. Hammond stated we are currently a part of this Plan and Mr. Barletta has read the entire 275 page Plan.  Mr.  Barletta stated that was correct and he could not find a compelling reason to recommend Council approve this.  Mrs. Hammond stated several Council members attended the Safety Committee meeting and there was a lengthy discussion on the proposed update.  She stated Safety Committee did not recommend approval of this Resolution.  Mrs. Hammond moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Barletta, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Blair, and Mrs. Sanders voting “Nay,”  Motion failed, 6-0. 

 

            H.        ORDINANCE 2010-02, “AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE REZONING AND FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF THE EXISTING PM-1 DISTRICT (PLANNED RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT) TO PERMIT A DOG PARK ON THE 8.874 ACRE VIOLET TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATION AND ROAD MAINTENANCE FACILITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 490 NORTH CENTER STREET,” Second Reading, Service Committee.  Mr. Wisniewski stated he has not heard of any complaints or concerns with regard to the dog park and would therefore be requesting the final two readings this evening.  Mr. Wisniewski moved to waive the requirement in Charter Section 2.06 that the ordinance be read on three separate meeting days; Mr. Fix seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Barletta, Mr. Fix, Mr. Blair, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr. Wisniewski voting “Yea.”  Suspension of Rules passed, 6-0.  Mr. Wisniewski moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Blair, Mr. Fix, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, and Mr. Barletta voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

9.         LEGISLATIVE READINGS:

 

            A.        ORDINANCE 2010-01, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE REFUGEE ROAD ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANK,” Third Reading, Council. Mr. Wisniewski stated Service Committee had reviewed the bids and the proposed styles of elevated water storage tanks and after presentations on the waterspheroid and composite style tanks they were recommending the more aesthetic waterspheroid style be constructed.  Mr. Wisniewski moved to amend by substitution with the amended ordinance provided that authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with CB&I, Inc., for the construction of the Refugee Road elevated Water Storage Tank; Mr. Fix seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken on the motion to amend with Mr. Barletta, Mr. Fix, Mr. Blair, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mrs. Sanders voting “Yea.”  Motion to amend passed, 6-0.  Mr. Wisniewski moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken on the ordinance as amended with Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Fix, Mr. Blair, Mrs. Hammond, and Mr. Barletta voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

10.       DISCUSSION.  There was no discussion. 

 

11.       REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE.  Mayor O’Brien stated there were no committee referral items. 

 

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

 

13.       MOTIONS:  There were no motions.

 

14.       ADJOURNMENT.  There being nothing further, Mr. Fix moved to adjourn; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion.  Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Fix, Mr. Blair, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Barletta, and Mr. Wisniewski voted “Aye.”  Motion carried, 6-0.  The meeting adjourned at 7:59 P.M., February 2, 2010. 

 

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: 

 

 

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Lynda D. Yartin, Municipal Clerk

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

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Mitch O’Brien, Mayor