PICKERINGTON CITY COUNCIL

TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 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, June 15, 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, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mayor O’Brien were present.  Mr. Fix was absent.  Others present were: Chief Mike Taylor, Lynda Yartin, Phil Hartmann, Chris Schornack, Ed Drobina, Greg Bachman, Linda Fersch, Nate Ellis, Emily Dinnell, Jill Price, Carol Carter, Stewart Hudelson, David Hudelson, Pastor Evan Nave, and others.  Pastor Nave delivered the invocation. 

 

2.         A.        APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 1, 2010, PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING REZONING OF 108 HILL ROAD NORTH.  Mr. Wisniewski moved to approve; Mrs. Sanders seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Barletta, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Blair, Mr. Sauer, and Mrs. Sanders voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

B.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 1, 2010, REGULAR MEETING.  Mr. Sauer moved to approve; Mrs. Sanders seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Barletta, Mr. Blair, Mr. Sauer, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr. Wisniewski voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

3.         COMMUNITY COMMENTS.  None. 

 

4.         COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS.  Mrs. Hammond stated she would like to remind everyone that the Safety Committee meeting scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 16th, has been cancelled.   

 

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

 

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

 

7.         REPORTS:   

 

A.        MAYOR.  Mayor O’Brien stated he had attended the Concert in the Park and it was very well attended, and he had also attended the Flag Retirement Ceremony at the Violet Grange.  Mayor O’Brien presented a proclamation for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. 

 

B.         LAW DIRECTOR.  Mr. Hartmann stated he had nothing to report this evening, but he would answer any questions anyone might have. 

 

C.        FINANCE DIRECTOR.  Mr. Schornack stated our audit is complete and once again we received a clean audit report. 

 

            D.         SERVICE MANAGER.  Mr. Drobina stated he had no report but would be happy to answer any questions. 

 

E.         CITY ENGINEER.  Mr. Bachman stated repaving of West Columbus Street through the Fairfield County Engineer and the repaving of S.R. 204 through ODOT are running about a month behind due to the rainy weather.  He stated we have had that same issue on Town Square Drive but our contractor should be back in town tomorrow doing berm work.  He stated he will also be working on the cul de sac, and the mini roundabout.  Mr. Bachman stated he had posted a map of six bike paths in the lobby along with a comment sheet and he would appreciate input from Council members and citizens. 

 

F.         CITY MANAGER.  Chief Taylor stated he had provided a written report and he would be happy to answer any questions.  Chief Taylor stated this would be his last Council meeting as Interim City Manager and he would like to thank the Mayor, all of Council, and staff for their support while filling this position. 

 

            G.        FINANCE COMMITTEE.  Mrs. Sanders stated Finance met on June 2nd, and there was a lengthy discussion between staff and attorneys involved with the proposed 4 Seasons Soccer Complex on the Ebright/Homestead property.  She stated there was much discussion with some compromises made and that discussion will continue at both the Planning and Zoning and Finance meetings.         

 

            H.        RULES COMMITTEE.  Mr. Wisniewski stated Rules Committee met on June 2nd, and he had no report this evening. 

 

8.         PROCEDURAL READINGS: 

 

            A.        ORDINANCE 2010-29, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2010 APPROPRIATION, ORDINANCE 2009-91,” First Reading, Finance Committee.  Mrs. Sanders moved to waive the requirement in Charter Section 2.06 that the ordinance be read on three separate meeting days; Mr. Blair seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Barletta, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mr. Blair voting “Yea.”  Suspension of Rules passed, 6-0.  Mrs. Sanders moved to adopt; Mr. Blair seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Barletta, Mr. Blair, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

            B.         ORDINANCE 2010-30, “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A POLICY FOR THE NAMING OF STREETS, PARKS, AND OTHER CITY FACILITIES,” First Reading, Rules Committee.  Mr. Wisniewski stated this puts forth the guidelines for proper naming of various things as a policy has not been in place in the past.  Mayor O’Brien stated he would request Council suspend the rules and do three readings this evening as we are looking at the opportunity of a potential sponsorship of the disc golf course.  Mr. Wisniewski moved to waive the requirement in Charter Section 2.06 that the ordinance be read on three separate meeting days; Mr. Barletta seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Blair, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Barletta, and Mrs. Hammond voting “Yea.”  Suspension of Rules passed, 6-0.  Mr. Wisniewski moved to adopt; Mr. Barletta seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Barletta, Mr. Sauer, and Mr. Blair voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0.  

 

            C.        ORDINANCE 2010-31, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $87,500 OF REVENUE NOTES BY THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON, OHIO, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RENEWING REVENUE NOTES PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PART OF THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING STREET AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS IN THE STATE ROUTE 256/STONECREEK DRIVE AREA,” First Reading, Finance Committee.  Mrs. Sanders moved to adopt; Mr. Sauer seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Barletta, Mr. Sauer, and Mr. Blair voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

            D.        ORDINANCE 2010-32, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $25,000 OF REVENUE NOTES BY THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON, OHIO, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RENEWING REVENUE NOTES PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PART OF THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CYCLE WAY AREA,” First Reading, Finance Committee.  Mrs. Sanders moved to adopt; Mr. Sauer seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Barletta, Mr. Blair, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

            E.         ORDINANCE 2010-33, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $371,000 OF REVENUE NOTES BY THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON, OHIO, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RENEWING REVENUE NOTES PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PART OF THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING (I) STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON HILL ROAD AND BLACKLICK-EASTERN ROAD, INCLUDING WIDENING STREETS, CONSTRUCTING SIDEWALKS, CURBS AND GUTTERS AND INSTALLING TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, AND (II) STREET IMPROVEMENTS KNOWN AS THE HILL ROAD CONNECTOR, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTING STREETS, SIDEWALKS, CURBS AND GUTTERS,” First Reading, Finance Committee.  Mrs. Sanders moved to adopt; Mr. Sauer seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Barletta, Mr. Blair, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

            F.         ORDINANCE 2010-34, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $1,775,000 OF REVENUE NOTES BY THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON, OHIO, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RENEWING REVENUE NOTES PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PART OF THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN THE WINDMILLER/DILEY AREAS, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTING WIDENING AND TURN LANE IMPROVEMENTS FOR STATE ROUTE 256 TO ESTABLISH AN EXIT POINT FOR THE REALIGNMENT OF DILEY,” First Reading, Finance Committee.  Mrs. Sanders moved to adopt; Mr. Sauer seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Barletta, Mr. Blair, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

            G.        RESOLUTION 2010-06R, “A RESOLUTION CREATING A CEMETERY TRUST FUND,” First Reading, Finance Committee.  Mrs. Sanders 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, Mr. Blair, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, and Mr. Barletta voting “Yea.”  Suspension of Rules passed, 6-0.  Mrs. Sanders moved to adopt; Mr. Sauer seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Barletta, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Blair, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

            H.        ORDINANCE 2010-28, “AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE REZONING OF 108 HILL ROAD NORTH, AN APPROXIMATE 1.09 ACRE PARCEL, FROM R-4 (RESIDENTIAL) TO “O” (SUBURBAN OFFICE) FOR A HAIR SALON, Second Reading, Service Committee.  Mrs. Hammond moved to adopt; Mr. Sauer seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Barletta, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Blair, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

9.         LEGISLATIVE READINGS:

 

            A.        ORDINANCE 2010-19, “AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE REZONING AND FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE APPROXIMATE 16.06 ACRE EBRIGHT/HOMESTEAD PARCELS FROM R-4 (RESIDENTIAL) TO PC-3 (PLANNED COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT) FOR A 4 SEASONS SPORTS COMPLEX, OFFICE AND RETAIL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 1010 AND 1040 REFUGEE ROAD,” Third Reading, Service Committee.  (TABLED, 05/18/10)

 

            B.         ORDINANCE 2010-24 (AS AMENDED), “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 444.02, 444.06, AND 444.07, AND 402.05 OF THE PICKERINGTON CODIFIED ORDINANCES RELATING TO RIDING BICYCLES WITHIN THE CITY,” Third Reading, Safety Committee.  Mrs. Hammond stated when Safety Committee started working on this they thought it would require a couple of simple amendments.  She stated it has blossomed into a lot more of that and there are still a number of individuals in the community who have further suggestions to be considered on this issue.  Mrs. Hammond stated rather than continuing to amend the ordinance she would request Council let this ordinance die and that the Mayor refer the issue back to Safety Committee so they can start fresh with it.  Mrs. Hammond moved to adopt.  Motion died for lack of a second.  

 

            C.        ORDINANCE 2010-27, “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 2009-87, THE EMPLOYEE PAY PLAN AND AUTHORIZED STRENGTH FOR 2010,” Third Reading, Finance Committee.  Mrs. Sanders moved to adopt; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Sauer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Barletta, Mrs. Hammond, and Mrs. Sanders voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0.  

 

10.       DISCUSSION.  There was no discussion.

 

11.       REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE.  Mayor O’Brien stated he would refer the issue of amending the Pickerington Codified Ordinances relating to riding bicycles within the City to Safety Committee.   

 

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

 

13.       MOTIONS:  There were no motions. 

 

14.       ADJOURNMENT.  There being nothing further, Mr. Sauer moved to adjourn; Mr. Blair seconded the motion.  Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Blair, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Barletta, and Mr. Wisniewski voted “Aye.”  Motion carried, 6-0.  The meeting adjourned at 7:58 P.M., June 15, 2010. 

 

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: 

 

 

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Lynda D. Yartin, Municipal Clerk

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

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Mitch O’Brien, Mayor