PICKERINGTON CITY COUNCIL

TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2011

CITY HALL, 100 LOCKVILLE ROAD

 

REGULAR MEETING

 

7:30 P.M.

 

1.         ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. Council for the City of Pickerington met for a regular session Tuesday, April 5, 2011, 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: Bill Vance, Lynda Yartin, Chris Schornack, Chief Taylor, Phil Hartmann, Ed Drobina, Greg Bachman, Joe Henderson, Tim Meehan, Carol Carter, Janet Thiede, Nate Ellis, Aaron Dean, Mark Heiner, Kevin Nolan, Vince Malone, Bernie Fleming, and others.  Mr. Meehan of Trinity Family Life United Methodist Church delivered the invocation. 

 

2.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 15, 2011, REGULAR MEETING.  Mr. Sauer moved to approve; Mr. Mr. Blair seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Barletta, Mr. Blair, Mr. Sauer, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr. Wisniewski voting “Yes.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

3.         COMMUNITY COMMENTS. 

 

            A.        Kevin Nolan and Vince Malone stated they were present this evening to address the issue of the evaluation of the Kerr Mound.  Mr. Nolan stated there has been nothing done either scientifically or archeologically with the Mound.  He stated in 1982 it was brought to the State’s attention when two individuals were caught looting the Mound, and then it was turned over to the City in the early 90s.  Mr. Nolan stated the City has maintained it as a small park between two houses just off of S.R. 256.  Mr. Nolan stated they would like to do a minimally invasive survey of area around the Mound, take some soil cores, and some shovel test pits of the topsoil around the Mound with no excavation on the Mound.  He stated they would also use some ground penetrating radar and magnetometry to look at the variation in the types of soil below the surface both around and on the Mound.  Mr. Nolan stated that could possibly tell them the way the Mound was constructed and the contents, if any.  He stated they may also learn the extent of the looting since there are no detailed records of how far down they went and what they encountered.  Mr. Nolan stated further we do not know when the Mound dates to, what activity went on around the Mound before and after its construction, and what is in the Mound, if anything. 

 

                        Mrs. Hammond stated the Public Safety and Community Affairs Committee had extensive discussion with these gentlemen and did not see any harm in doing this and there were people in the area who have some curiosity about the Mound.  Mrs. Hammond further stated the Historical Society have indicated they get a lot of questions about it and they have no information to provide.  Mrs. Hammond stated she felt it would be a benefit to the community to find out what we can about it. 

 

            B.         Bernie Fleming.  Mr. Fleming stated he is present representing Keller Farms and he was asking for approval of the temporary variance for the garden center on Hill Road by the railroad tracks.  He stated timing is extremely important to them because seventy-five percent of their income for the year occurs in May.  He stated this is a fantastic site and Pickerington is very important to them.  Mr. Fleming stated they have had a very positive response from residents who have heard of the possibility of this garden center coming into Pickerington and they would like to have the opportunity to open it.  He stated one of their key issues is being able to get open as soon as possible.  He stated they appreciate the opportunity and he would be happy to answer any questions. 

 

4.         COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS.  There were no communication items. 

 

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

 

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

 

7.         REPORTS:   

 

A.        MAYOR.  Mayor O’Brien stated we had an Emergency Management exercise with the County and it went quite well.  Mayor O’Brien stated he felt it would be very helpful for the City to schedule an exercise of our own in 2012.  Mayor O’Brien read a Proclamation in honor of Arbor Day.

 

B.         LAW DIRECTOR.  Mr. Hartmann stated the CRA expansion is moving forward and he will be bringing a ceremonial resolution expanding the CRA to Council at the next meeting.   

 

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

 

            D.         SERVICE MANAGER.  Mr. Drobina stated Arbor Day would be celebrated on April 16th, at 10:30 A.M.  He stated the celebration will be held at the covered bridge in Sycamore Park.  Mr. Drobina stated further that our parks opened on April 1st. 

 

E.         CITY ENGINEER.  Mr. Bachman stated the general construction contract for the reverse-osmosis system at the water treatment plant is out for advertisement and the bid opening will be later this month.  He further stated the City did receive a Safe Routes to Schools grant in the amount of $300,000 for sidewalks and bike paths in and around Pickerington Elementary School on Long Road and Diley.  He stated this is a 100 percent grant so there are no matching funds required.   

 

F.         CITY MANAGER.  Mr. Vance stated he had provided a written report and he would answer any questions.  Mr. Vance stated staff was requesting the final two readings on the legislation authorizing a temporary variance for the garden center. 

 

            G.        PUBLIC SAFETY AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (Mrs. Hammond).  Mrs. Hammond stated the Committee met on March 16th and there was discussion about different areas in the City where we have some problems with parking, one near Rule 3 and one near Violet Elementary School.  She stated staff will be looking into these situations and making recommendations to the Committee.  Mrs. Hammond stated the Committee had also discussed the Kerr Indian Mound and a motion on that issue is on tonight’s agenda.     

 

            H.        CITY PLANNING, PROJECTS, & SERVICE COMMITTEE (Mr. Fix).  Mr. Blair stated the two ordinances approving the final plats for Huntwork Gardens and the Zane property that were discussed in public hearings earlier this evening came out of the last Committee meeting as well as the legislation recommending approval of the pre-annexation agreement with Deborah Bashore.  Mr. Blair stated this agreement was based on the resident’s request as her well had failed and she desired to hook into the City’s water system. 

 

8.         PROCEDURAL READINGS: 

 

            A.        ORDINANCE 2011-18, “AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE FINAL PLAT FOR HUNTWORK GARDENS,” First Reading, City Planning, Projects & Services Committee.  Mr. Blair 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 “Yes.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

            B.         ORDINANCE 2011-19, “AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE FINAL PLAT FOR THE ZANE PROPERTY,” First Reading, City Planning, Projects & Services Committee.  Mr. Blair 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 “Yes.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

            C.        ORDINANCE 2011-20, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT WITH DEBORAH L. BASHORE,”   First Reading, City Planning, Projects & Services Committee.  Mayor O’Brien clarified the property owner’s well failed and they needed services so they agreed to annex into the City.  He further clarified the Township was aware of this and there have been no objections by them.  Mr. Blair 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 “Yes.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

            D.        ORDINANCE 2011-17, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A COUNCIL VARIANCE PURSUANT TO SECTION 1272.10(C) OF THE PICKERINGTON CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO DAVID A. AND JAMES GOOD FOR A TEMPORARY GARDEN CENTER,” Second Reading, Council.  Mr. Sauer moved to waive the requirement in Charter Section 2.05(C) that the ordinance be read on three separate meeting days; Mr. Blair seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Blair, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sauer, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Barletta, and Mr. Wisniewski voting “Yes.”  Suspension of Rules passed, 6-0.  Final Reading.  Mr. Sauer moved to waive committee action and to adopt; Mr. Blair seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Barletta, Mr. Blair, and Mrs. Hammond voting “Yes.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

9.         LEGISLATIVE READINGS:

 

            A.        ORDINANCE 2011-12, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION 1292.04(b) OF THE PICKERINGTON CODIFIED ORDINANCES ENTITLED “TEMPORARY SIGNS FOR WHICH A CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED,” Third Reading, City Planning, Projects & Services Committee.  Mr. Sauer moved to adopt; Mr. Blair seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Blair, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sauer, and Mr. Barletta voting “Yes.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

            B.         ORDINANCE 2011-13, “AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH NEPTUNE EQUIPMENT COMPANY,” Third Reading, City Planning, Projects & Services Committee.  Mr. Sauer moved to adopt; Mr. Blair seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Sauer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Barletta, Mrs. Hammond, and Mrs. Sanders voting “Yes.”  Motion passed, 6-0.   

 

10.       DISCUSSION.  There were no discussion items. 

 

11.       REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE.  Mayor O’Brien stated he had nothing to be referred to Committee. 

 

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

 

13.       MOTIONS: 

 

            A.        MOTION TO APPROVE PROPOSED ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION OF THE KERR INDIAN MOUND IN THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON, OHIO.  Mrs. Hammond moved to approve the proposed archaeological investigation of the Kerr Indian Mound; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Blair, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Barletta, and Mr. Wisniewski voting “Yes.”  Motion passed, 6-0. 

 

14.       ADJOURNMENT.  There being nothing further, Mr. Sauer moved to adjourn; Mr. Blair seconded the motion.  Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Barletta, and Mrs. Hammond voted “Aye.”  Motion carried, 6-0.  The meeting adjourned at 7:58 P.M., April 5, 2011. 

 

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: 

 

 

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Lynda D. Yartin, City Clerk

 

ATTEST:

 

 

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Mitch O’Brien, Mayor