PICKERINGTON CITY COUNCIL

TUESDAY, JULY 6, 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, July 6, 2010, at City Hall.  Mayor O’Brien called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.  Roll call was taken as follows:  Mr. Blair, Mr. Fix, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mayor O’Brien were present.  Mr. Barletta was absent as he was on vacation.  Others present were: Bill Vance, Chief Mike Taylor, Lynda Yartin, Phil Hartmann, Linda Fersch, Ed Drobina, Greg Bachman, Susan Crotty, Gary Weltlich, Paul Hintz, Rachel Hintz, Sandy Hague, Carol Carter, Michael Vega, Stacy Vega, Kelly O’Brien, Pastor Tim Kuenzli, and others.  Pastor Kuenzli delivered the invocation. 

 

2.         A.        APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 15, 2010, WORK SESSION REGARDING WATERSHED ACTION PLAN.  Mrs. Hammond moved to approve; Mr. Sauer seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Fix abstaining, and Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Blair, Mr. Sauer, and Mrs. Sanders voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 5-0. 

 

B.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 15, 2010, REGULAR MEETING.  Mrs. Sanders moved to approve; Mr. Sauer seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Fix abstaining, and Mr. Blair, Mr. Sauer, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr. Wisniewski voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 5-0. 

 

3.         COMMUNITY COMMENTS.  None. 

 

4.         COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS.  Mr. Sauer stated he would like to congratulate the staff on the great job for the Fourth of July activities.     

 

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

 

7.         REPORTS:   

 

A.        MAYOR.  Mayor O’Brien stated the Monthly Mayor’s Court Report had been distributed.  He further stated staff did a remarkable job on the Fourth of July events and he appreciated everything they did.  Mayor O’Brien stated he would like to welcome the new City Manager, Bill Vance, to his first council meeting.  Mayor O’Brien administered the oath of office to Michael Vega as a member of the Tree Commission.  Mayor O’Brien presented a proclamation to Chief Taylor in appreciation for serving as Interim City Manager. 

 

B.         LAW DIRECTOR.  Mr. Hartmann stated he would also like to thank Chief Taylor for all of his work as Interim City Manager and that he looked forward to working with Mr. Vance.  Mr. Hartmann stated on the agenda this evening are two pieces of legislation relating to the annexation of the Eichhorn property.  He stated these came out of an eminent domain global settlement where they agreed to annex with an annexation agreement.  He stated the petition has been filed with the County Commissioners and the urgency is that under the Ohio Revised Code, Council is required to act within 20 days of the filings so it must be passed with three readings this evening with a councilmanic waiver of committee action.  Mr. Hartmann stated he would answer any questions.   

 

C.        FINANCE DIRECTOR.  Mrs. Fersch stated Mr. Schornack was on vacation this week and she would answer any questions anyone might have. 

 

            D.         SERVICE MANAGER.  Mr. Drobina stated he would like to thank his staff for all of their work on the Fourth of July activities.  Mr. Drobina stated Fairfield County Job and Family Services has contacted the City as they have received some stimulus funds to help needy families.  He stated they are asking cities to take on summer help and they have three youths they would like to have the city hire.  Mr. Drobina further stated this is a reimbursement program and the city would be reimbursed 100 percent of the wages and would be responsible for the workman’s compensation, Medicaid, etc.  Mr. Drobina stated if council has no objections he would like to pursue this with the City Manager and Finance Director.  Mr. Vance stated he has been discussing this with Mr. Drobina and we still need to determine what the liability is and double check on the different work related insurances and any specific costs and make sure what we have in mind as duties is acceptable.  Mr. Vance stated if anyone has any concerns or questions they could contact him.  Mr. Drobina stated he had attended the OWDA conference in Chicago and made a presentation on the use of RO to control TDS at wastewater plants there.  He stated he would like to thank the Mayor and Council for allowing him to do that and it was an experience. 

 

E.         CITY ENGINEER.  Mr. Bachman stated Town Square Drive to Center Street should be open by the end of this week.  He stated there will still be some work remaining, however, the road itself will be open.  He stated the prep work and site work on the elevated water tank has begun and they hoped to do the foundation late this month.  Mr. Bachman stated further he has received three proposals on the reverse osmosis project and he hoped to have a recommendation to Service Committee at their July meeting. 

 

F.         CITY MANAGER.  Mr. Vance stated the Chief’s last Manager’s Report had been distributed and he would answer any questions. 

 

            G.        SERVICE COMMITTEE.  Mr. Wisniewski stated Service Committee met on June 16th and two items from that meeting are on tonight’s agenda.  He stated they had considerable discussion regarding Postage Drive and the possibility of the City taking it over.  He stated there were still several outstanding questions on this issue that Service Committee will be looking at.           

 

8.         PROCEDURAL READINGS: 

 

            A.        ORDINANCE 2010-35, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS REGARDING UTILITY RATES,” First Reading, Service Committee.  Mr. Wisniewski stated this came out of Service Committee and deals with the utility billing for condominiums in the City.  He stated some of these complexes are billed at a higher rate than single family residences due to the way the water meters were installed.  He stated this would allow the condominium owners to pay the same rate as single family home owners.  Mr. Wisniewski clarified that the condominium association would still be responsible for payment of the bill.  Mr. Wisniewski stated this legislation will allow the agreement to go forward and allow the City Manager the ability to execute an agreement with a condominium association.  Mr. Wisniewski further stated this would allow the City Manager the opportunity to investigate each situation and ensure it is in the best interests of the City.  Mr. Wisniewski moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Blair, Mr. Sauer, and Mr. Fix voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

            B.         ORDINANCE 2010-36, “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A PROFESSIONAL OFFICE USER DEVELOPMENT POLICY,” First Reading, Service Committee.  Mr. Wisniewski stated Service Committee had reviewed this policy for use in attracting new business, especially office development, to the City and it gives our Development Director tools to incentivize office development within the City.  He stated this is not a blanket statement for anyone that comes in; it just gives negotiating power without having to come to Council on every instance.  He stated anything that would be granted under this policy would have to come to Council on an individual basis.  Mr. Wisniewski moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sauer, and Mr. Blair voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

            C.        ORDINANCE 2010-37, “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF SERVICES FOR A PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF 47.460 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, FROM VIOLET TOWNSHIP, FAIRFIELD COUNTY, TO THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON,” First Reading, Council.  Mrs. Sanders stated Mr. Hartmann had briefed on this ordinance earlier in the meeting.  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. Sauer, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Fix, and Mr. Blair voting “Yea.”  Suspension of Rules passed, 6-0.  Mr. Fix moved for a councilmanic waiver of committee action and to adopt; Mr. Sauer seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Fix, Mr. Blair, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

            D.        ORDINANCE 2010-38, “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A STATEMENT REGARDING POSSIBLE INCOMPATIBLE LAND USES AND ZONING BUFFER FOR A PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF 47.460 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, FROM VIOLET TOWNSHIP, FAIRFIELD COUNTY, TO THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON, OHIO, AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 709.023(C) OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE,” First Reading, Council.  Mrs. Sanders 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 Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Blair, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mrs. Sanders voting “Yea.”  Suspension of Rules passed, 6-0.  Mrs. Sanders moved for a councilmanic waiver of committee action and to adopt; Mr. Sauer seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Blair, Mr. Sauer, and Mr. Fix voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

            E.         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,” Second Reading, Finance Committee.  Mrs. Sanders 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. Sauer voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

            F.         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,” Second Reading, Finance Committee.  Mrs. Sanders moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Blair, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

            G.        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,” Second Reading, Finance Committee.  Mrs. Sanders moved to adopt; Mr. Sauer seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Blair, and Mrs. Hammond voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

            H.        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,” Second Reading, Finance Committee.  Mrs. Sanders moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Fix, 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 2010-28, “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, Third Reading, Service Committee.  Mr. Wisniewski moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Fix, Mr. Blair, Mrs. Hammond, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

10.       DISCUSSION.  There was no discussion.

 

11.       REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE.  Mayor O’Brien stated there were 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. Fix moved to adjourn; Mr. Blair seconded the motion.  Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mrs. Sanders voted “Aye.”  Motion carried, 6-0.  The meeting adjourned at 8:05 P.M., July 6, 2010. 

 

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: 

 

 

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Lynda D. Yartin, Municipal Clerk

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

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Mitch O’Brien, Mayor