RULES
COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL
CITY
HALL,
TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 2, 2011
REGULAR
MEETING AGENDA
6:30 P.M.
1. ROLL CALL. Mr. Wisniewski called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M., with roll call as follows: Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mr. Barletta were present. No members were absent. Others present were Bill Vance, Lynda Yartin, Mayor O’Brien, Brian Sauer, Jeff Fix, Lynn Miller, Ed Drobina, and others.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF December 8, 2010, Regular Meeting. Mrs. Hammond moved to approve; Mr. Barletta seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski abstaining, and Mr. Barletta and Mrs. Hammond voting “Yes.” Motion passed, 2-0.
3. SCHEDULED MATTERS:
A. Review
and request for motion to approve draft resolution re-appointing William D.
Blake to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mrs. Hammond stated she was not opposed to re-appointing Mr. Blake to
the Planning and Zoning Commission, however, several residents have indicated
in the past that they were interested in serving on this Commission. She stated her question was that because
others have indicated an interest, if they should consider interviewing
them. Mr. Wisniewski stated he felt the
policy in the past has been to reappoint individuals unless they have not been
fulfilling their duties. Mr. Wisniewski
further stated with this Commission a re-appointment also meant they were
experienced and there was no learning curve.
Mr. Wisniewski stated also in the past interviews were held and
individuals who had shown great enthusiasm were appointed, but they did not
show up to any meetings. Mr. Wisniewski
stated he understood Mrs. Hammond’s point, but when you have someone who has
served diligently he felt they should be re-appointed. Mr. Wisniewski stated he was not disagreeing
with Mrs. Hammond, however, sometimes you wanted to keep the experienced
members. Mr. Barletta stated he felt it
would be good to have new people, but the two individuals being considered this
evening have served with distinction on the Commission and are very familiar
with the Code. Mr. Wisniewski stated he
would request Mrs. Yartin provide the Committee with a listing of all board and
commission members with their appointment expiration dates so they would know
what vacancies would be occurring this year.
Mr. Wisniewski moved to approve
the resolution and forward it to
B. Review
and request for motion to approve draft resolution re-appointing Joshua Binkley
to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mrs. Yartin stated Mr. Binkley was filling an unexpired term and he has
indicated he would like to serve a full term.
Mr. Wisniewski moved to approve
and forward to
C. Review
and request for motion to approve draft ordinance to amend Part Two of the
Codified Ordinances of Pickerington entitled, “Administrative Code,” Title
Eight of Part twelve entitled, “Zoning,” and Title Two of Part Fourteen
entitled, “Building Standards.” Mr.
Wisniewski stated the law director had provided a draft ordinance that will
bring the Administrative Code into alignment with the new Charter that was
approved by the voters in November. Mr.
Wisniewski stated he would point out that the draft received by the Committee
included Chapter 268, Utility Fees Review Commission, and that was rescinded by
4. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
A. Human Resource Director’s Report. Mrs. Miller stated we are moving forward with the recruitment process for the utilities plant operator and hopefully will fill that position shortly. Mrs. Miller stated the mandatory harassment training and storm water training have been completed by all employees. Mrs. Miller stated further the inaugural meeting of the City-Wide Safety Committee was held this week and that Committee consists of employees for all departments who will meet once a month and surveying departments to determine where risks are and to remove liability and risks for employees. Mrs. Hammond clarified the recruitment process is also continuing for the part-time person for the Planning Department and the Income Tax Department.
5. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
A. E-Mail procedures. Mr. Wisniewski stated the Committee had received a reminder from Mr. Vannatta regarding e-mail procedures. Mr. Vance stated he would like to take a look at our policy and we can indicate that city computers are for city business only if the Committee wants to go in that direction. Mr. Wisniewski stated the e-mails of public officials are subject to public information requests. Mrs. Yartin stated the law director had written an opinion on e-mails and Mr. Wisniewski asked that she send that opinion out to everyone again.
6. CHAIRMAN:
A. Discussion
regarding performance evaluations of
7. OTHER BUSINESS: Mr. Wisniewski stated he would like the goals that have been assigned to this Committee included on the agenda for each meeting.
8. MOTIONS:
A. MOTION
FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER SECTION 121.22(G)(2), DISCUSSION OF PURCHASE OR
The City Administration Committee adjourned into Executive Session at 6:55 P.M., and reconvened in open session at 7:15 P.M.
6. ADJOURNMENT. There being nothing further, Mr. Barletta moved to adjourn; Mrs. Hammond seconded the motion. Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, and Mr. Barletta voted "Aye." Motion carried, 3-0. The Rules Committee adjourned at 7:16 P.M, February 2, 2011.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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