PICKERINGTON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 16, 2003
CITY HALL, 100 LOCKVILLE ROAD
REGULAR
MEETING AGENDA
7:30
P.M.
1. ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND
INVOCATION. Council for the City of Pickerington met for a regular session
Tuesday, December 16, 2003, at City Hall.
Mayor Postage called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Roll call was taken as follows: Mr. Wright, Mr. Parker, Mr. Shaver, Mr.
Maxey, Mr. Sabatino, Mrs. Riggs, and Mayor Postage were present. Mr. Fox was
absent. Others present were: Joyce
Bushman, Lynda Yartin, Linda Fersch, Chief Mike Taylor, Bob Mapes, Jeff Kraus,
Mike Maurer, Patti Wiggington, Christine Brown, Ted Hackworth, Brian
Wisniewski, Randy Hughes, Linda Hughes, Jeanne Postage, Kevin Orr, Gary
Buccilla, Sharon Buccilla, Dan Oakes, Gail Oakes, Wes Campbell, Jennifer Wray,
Justin Wiseman, Regina Wiseman, Frank Wiseman, Larry Sigman, Jerry Dailey, John
Skunza, and others.
2. A. APPROVAL
OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 2, 2003, PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED 2004
MANAGER’S BUDGET. Mr. Sabatino moved
to approve; Mr. Wright seconded the motion.
Roll call was taken with Mr. Parker abstaining, and Mr. Sabatino, Mr.
Maxey, Mr. Wright, Mr. Shaver, and Mrs. Riggs voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 5-0.
B. APPROVAL
OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 2, 2003, REGULAR MEETING. Mr. Wright moved to approve; Mr. Sabatino
seconded the motion. Roll call was
taken with Mr. Parker abstaining, and Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Wright, Mr. Shaver,
Mrs. Riggs, and Mr. Maxey voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 5-0.
C. APPROVAL
OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 10, 2003, SPECIAL MEETING. Mr. Wright moved to approve; Mr. Sabatino
seconded the motion. Roll call was
taken with Mr. Maxey, Mr. Parker, Mr. Wright, Mr. Shaver, Mrs. Riggs, and Mr.
Sabatino voting “Yea.” Motion passed,
6-0.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA. Mr. Wright moved to approve; Mr. Parker
seconded the motion. Mr. Wright
moved to amend the agenda by adding Resolution 2003-26, a Resolution to
designate the skate park located in Sycamore Park as the “Randy Hughes Skate
Park,” Resolution 2003-27, a Resolution to designate the old village plaza area
as “Postage Plaza,” 2003-28, a Resolution to designate the old village gazebo
park as “Bushman Square,” and 2003-29, a Resolution of appreciation to Viacom
for the donation of three blood pressure monitors and a blood pressure kiosk to
the City of Pickerington; Mr. Sabatino seconded the motion. Roll call was taken on the motion to amend
with Mr. Shaver abstaining, and Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Wright, Mr. Parker, Mr.
Sabatino, and Mr. Maxey voting “Yea.” Motion
passed, 5-0. Roll call was taken on
the agenda as amended with Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Shaver, Mr. Wright, Mr. Parker,
Mr. Maxey, and Mrs. Riggs voting “Yea.” Motion
passed, 6-0. Mayor Postage stated
these items would be added to the agenda as 8.J, K, L, and M.
4. COMMUNITY COMMENTS:
A. Randy Hughes, 27 W. Church Street. Mr. Hughes stated he would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Postage for his 20 years of service to the City and the community. He stated he had to make decisions that were not always popular, but he had always done what he thought was right. Mr. Hughes stated he would like to thank Mr. Maxey and Mr. Fox for their service on Council as well. Mr. Hughes continued he would like to thank Mrs. Bushman for her service to the City, and it had been a pleasure to work with her. Mr. Hughes stated he considered all of these individuals as friends and that meant a great deal to him.
B. Mrs. Yartin read a statement from Mrs. Dorothy Steiger into the record. (Attachment 1 to these minutes.) Mrs. Yartin also presented a photo album to Mayor Postage on behalf of Mrs. Steiger.
5. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Postage stated there were no consent agenda items.
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. FINANCE COMMITTEE. Mr. Wright stated Finance Committee had met
on December 10th, and the minutes from the meeting had been
distributed. He stated he would be happy
to answer any questions.
7. REPORTS:
A. MAYOR. Mayor Postage stated he would like to thank
all of the residents of Pickerington for allowing him to serve for many years,
and he also wanted to stated that the employees of the City of Pickerington are
second to none. He stated they make the
City run and he is very proud of every employee and Council member. He stated he would also like to thank his
wife for letting him serve for all of these years, and he would like to
congratulate and wish the best to all of the new people coming on board. He stated this City is financially sound and
it will move forward.
Mayor Postage presented a proclamation to Mr. Larry
Sigman for his many years of service to the Pickerington Local School
District. Mr. Sigman stated he would
like to thank the City of Pickerington because they have always been there to
help when the schools needed something.
Mr. Wright read proclamations of special recognition
to Councilman Craig Maxey and Councilman Brian Fox. Mr. Shaver stated he would like to state that
no-one was more opposed to Mr. Maxey’s appointment than he was, but over the
past two years of working with him he has found Mr. Maxey to be generous, a
gentleman, and has gone out of his way to assist him in learning about
Service. He stated he appreciated all of
Mr. Maxey’s efforts.
Mr. Wright read a proclamation of special recognition
to City Manager, Joyce Bushman. Mrs.
Bushman stated she was honored and it had been an honor to work with Mayor
Gray, Mayor Hughes, Mayor Postage and all of the Council members she had worked
with over the years. Postage also
presented Mrs. Bushman with a key to the City.
Mayor Postage presented a Certificate of Recognition
to Christine Brown for being a founding member of the WINGS program in the City
of Pickerington, and also presented a Certificate for Christine to present to
the WINGS group.
Mr. Wright read a proclamation of special recognition
to Mayor Postage for his many years of service to the City. Mr. Wright also presented Mayor Postage with
a photograph of the Ohio Bicentennial Barn in Sycamore Park. Mr. Wright also presented Mayor Postage with
his gavel as a reminder of his term as Mayor.
Mr. Wright continued and on behalf of the City of Pickerington presented
Mayor Postage with a key to the City.
Mr. Wright stated as a reminder of his term as Mayor Council would also
like to present Mayor Postage with one of the Ohio Bicentennial Banners and a
banner from the 2003 Parade of Homes.
Mayor Postage stated he had always wanted to give something back to the
community and he would never think of his time with the City as something he
“had” to do, it was something he wanted to do and he had enjoyed all of these
years. He stated again, he would like to
thank the residents of the City for allowing him to serve them.
B. LAW DIRECTOR. Mr. Mapes stated he would like to add his appreciation to all of the individuals he has worked with, and he looked forward to working with the new Council members. Mr. Mapes stated Item 8.B. will require three readings this evening, and it is the companion piece to keep a City Manager in place until the Mayor appoints a new City Manager. He stated this does need to be passed as an emergency in order to have it in place on January 2nd. He stated Item 9.A. was tabled at the last meeting in order to comply with the PUCO timeframe. He stated that could be removed from the table and the third reading completed this evening. Mr. Mapes stated he would answer any questions.
C. FINANCE
DIRECTOR. Mrs. Fersch stated she has
also enjoyed working with Mayor Postage, Mrs. Bushman, and all of the council
members and she looks forward to working with the new council as our goal is to
make Pickerington better. Mrs. Fersch
further stated the referendum petitions have been delivered to the Fairfield
County Board of Elections and they are now certifying the signatures. She stated the appropriations on tonight’s
agenda are end of year items and she would request three readings so she can
close the end of the year properly. Mrs.
Fersch stated there is also a borrowing on the agenda for a first reading in
the amount of $490,000. She stated
$390,000 of this amount is for the purchase of the bus garage property that was
approved in a previous ordinance and $100,000 is for the design of the Hill
Road/East Street connector. Mrs. Fersch
stated she would answer any questions.
D. MANAGER. Mrs. Bushman stated she would like to wish
everyone a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year, and good luck.
8. PROCEDURAL READINGS:
A. ORDINANCE
2003-102, “AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH STILSON CONSULTING GROUP, LLC, FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
COURTRIGHT ROAD, PHASE III,” First Reading, Parker. (TABLED)
B. ORDINANCE 2003-106, “AN ORDINANCE CONCURRING IN THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF FRANK WISEMAN TO THE POSITION OF ACTING CITY MANAGER AND THE DECLARATION OF IMMEDIATE NECESSITY AND EMERGENCY IN ORDER TO HAVE THIS ESSENTIAL POSITION STAFFED UPON RESIGNATION OF THE CURRENT CITY MANAGER,” First Reading, Mayor Postage. Mr. Maxey moved to adopt; Mr. Wright seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Parker, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Shaver, Mr. Maxey, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Wright voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-0. Mr. Maxey moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of three readings; Mr. Wright seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Maxey, Mr. Wright, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Shaver, and Mr. Parker voting “Yea.” Suspension of Rules passed, 6-0. Second Reading. Mr. Maxey moved to adopt; Mr. Wright seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Wright, Mr. Shaver, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Maxey, Mr. Parker, and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-0. Third Reading, with emergency. Mr. Maxey moved to adopt; Mr. Wright seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Wright, Mr. Shaver, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Maxey, Mr. Parker, and Mrs. Riggs voting “Yea.” Motion passed, with emergency, 6-0.
C. ORDINANCE
2003-107, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2003 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE 2002-142,” First
Reading, Wright. Mr. Wright
moved to adopt; Mr. Parker seconded the motion. Mr. Wright stated these were basic end of
year appropriations, and as Mrs. Fersch had requested, he would ask for three
readings this evening. Roll call was
taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Shaver, Mr. Wright, Mr. Parker, Mrs. Riggs, and
Mr. Maxey voting “Yea.” Motion passed,
6-0. Mr. Wright moved to suspend the
rules for the purpose of three readings; Mr. Sabatino seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr.
Parker, Mr. Maxey, Mr. Wright, Mr. Shaver, and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.” Suspension of Rules passed, 6-0. Second Reading. Mr. Wright moved to adopt; Mr. Sabatino
seconded the motion. Roll call was
taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Wright, Mr. Shaver, Mr. Parker, Mr. Sabatino, and
Mr. Maxey voting “Yea.” Motion
passed, 6-0. Third Reading. Mr. Wright moved to adopt; Mr. Sabatino
seconded the motion. Roll call was
taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Shaver, Mr. Wright, Mr. Parker, Mr. Maxey, and Mr.
Sabatino voting “Yea.” Motion passed,
6-0.
D. ORDINANCE
2003-108, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $490,000 OF NOTES BY THE
CITY OF PICKERINGTON, OHIO, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PAYING PART OF THE COST OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS KNOWN AS THE HILL
ROAD CONNECTOR, SPECIFICALLY, ACQUIRING REAL ESTATE AND ENGINEERING DESIGN THEREFOR,”
First Reading, Wright. Mr.
Wright moved to adopt; Mr. Parker seconded the motion. Mrs. Bushman stated this was the borrowing for
the acquisition of the bus barn, the ordinance authorizing the purchase was
adopted, and this is the borrowing to complete the purchase. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs and Mr.
Shaver voting “Nay,” and Mr. Parker, Mr. Maxey, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Wright
voting “Yea.” Motion passed,
4-2.
E. ORDINANCE
2003-99, “AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
WITH PRECISE BORING, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PEARL/FLORENCE/LOSEY
WATERLINE PROJECT,” Second Reading, Parker. Mr. Parker moved to adopt; Mr. Wright
seconded the motion. Mr. Parker stated he would ask for the final two
readings this evening as it will not become effective until the new year, and
we want to get the project started. Roll
call was taken with Mr. Wright, Mr. Shaver, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Maxey, Mr. Parker,
and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.” Motion
passed, 6-0. Mr. Parker moved to
suspend the rules for the purpose of a third reading; Mr. Maxey seconded the
motion. Roll call was taken with Mr.
Sabatino, Mr. Shaver, Mr. Wright, Mr. Parker, Mrs. Riggs, and Mr. Maxey voting
“Yea.” Suspension of Rules passed,
6-0. Third Reading. Mr. Parker moved to adopt; Mr. Shaver
seconded the motion. Roll call was
taken with Mr. Shaver, Mr. Maxey, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Parker, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr.
Wright voting “Yea.” Motion passed,
6-0.
F. ORDINANCE
2003-100, “AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PERPETUAL
EASEMENT FOR ROAD PURPOSES TO FAIRFIELD COUNTY FOR THE WIDENING OF THE BRIDGE
ON NORTH CENTER STREET JUST SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION WITH MILNOR ROAD AND
MEADOWS BOULEVARD,” Second Reading, Maxey. Mr. Maxey moved to adopt; Mr. Wright
seconded the motion. Mr. Maxey
stated he would ask for the final readings on this ordinance and the next one
as they are housekeeping items that came out of Service Committee. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr.
Wright, Mr. Shaver, Mr. Parker, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Maxey voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-0. Mr. Maxey moved to suspend the rules for
the purpose of a final reading; Mr. Wright seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Maxey, Mr.
Parker, Mr. Wright, Mr. Shaver, Mr. Sabatino, and Mrs. Riggs voting “Yea.” Suspension of Rules passed, 6-0. Third Reading. Mr. Maxey moved to adopt; Mr. Wright seconded
the motion. Roll call was taken with
Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Shaver, Mr. Wright, Mr. Parker, Mr. Maxey, and Mr. Sabatino
voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-0.
G. ORDINANCE
2003-101, “AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT A STORMWATER SEWER EASEMENT FROM THE BARBARA
TISDIAL LIVING TRUST,” Second Reading, Maxey. Mr. Maxey moved to adopt; Mr. Wright
seconded the motion. Roll call was
taken with Mr. Shaver, Mr. Maxey, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Wright, and Mr.
Parker voting “Yea.” Motion passed,
6-0. Mr. Maxey moved to suspend
the rules for the purpose of a final reading; Mr. Wright seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Wright, Mr. Parker,
Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Shaver, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Maxey voting “Yea.” Suspension of Rules passed, 6-0. Third Reading. Mr. Maxey moved to adopt; Mr. Wright seconded
the motion. Roll call was taken with
Mr. Wright, Mr. Maxey, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Parker, Mrs. Riggs, and Mr. Shaver
voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-0.
H. ORDINANCE
2003-103, “AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN SUCH CONTRACTS AS
NECESSARY ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AS LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY (LPA) WITH THE OHIO
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF DILEY ROAD PROJECT (PID
NO. 75722; FAI-TR207-.04),” Second Reading, Parker. Mr. Parker moved to adopt; Mr. Wright
seconded the motion. Mr. Parker
stated he would ask for the final reading this evening on this item. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr.
Wright, Mr. Shaver, Mr. Parker, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Maxey voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-0. Mr. Parker moved to suspend the rules for
the purpose of the final reading; Mr. Wright seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Maxey, Mr.
Parker, Mr. Wright, Mr. Shaver, Mr. Sabatino, and Mrs. Riggs voting “Yea.” Suspension of Rules passed, 6-0. Third Reading. Mr. Parker moved to adopt; Mr. Wright
seconded the motion. Roll call was
taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Shaver, Mr. Wright, Mr. Parker, Mr. Maxey, and Mr.
Sabatino voting “Yea.” Motion passed,
6-0.
I. ORDINANCE
2003-104, “AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO REIMBURSE WILLIAM
FANNIN BUILDERS FOR THE NET COST OF EXPENSES FOR INSTALLATION OF A PORTION OF
THE SYCAMORE CREEK SANITARY SEWER LINE,” Second Reading,
Parker. Mr. Parker moved to adopt;
Mr. Wright seconded the motion. Roll
call was taken with Mr. Shaver, Mr. Maxey, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Sabatino, Mr.
Wright, and Mr. Parker voting “Yea.” Motion
passed, 6-0. Mr. Parker moved to
suspend the rules for the purpose of a final reading; Mr. Wright seconded the
motion. Roll call was taken with Mr.
Wright, Mr. Parker, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Shaver, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Maxey voting
“Yea.” Suspension of Rules passed,
6-0. Third Reading. Mr. Parker moved to adopt; Mr. Wright
seconded the motion. Roll call was
taken with Mr. Wright, Mr. Maxey, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Parker, Mrs. Riggs, and Mr.
Shaver voting “Yea.” Motion passed,
6-0.
J. RESOLUTION
2003-26, “A RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE THE SKATE PARK LOCATED IN SYCAMORE PARK AS
THE “RANDY HUGHES SKATE PARK,” First Reading, Wright. Mr. Wright moved to adopt; Mr. Parker
seconded the motion. Roll call was
taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Shaver, Mr. Wright, Mr. Parker, Mr. Sabatino, and
Mr. Maxey voting “Yea.” Motion
passed, 6-0. Mr. Wright moved to suspend
the rules for the purpose of three readings; Mr. Sabatino seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr.
Shaver, Mr. Wright, Mr. Parker, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Maxey voting “Yea.” Suspension of Rules passed, 6-0. Second Reading. Mr. Wright moved to adopt; Mr. Parker
seconded the motion. Roll call was
taken with Mr. Maxey, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Parker, Mr. Wright, Mr. Shaver, and
Mrs. Riggs voting “Yea.” Motion
passed, 6-0. Third Reading. Mr. Wright moved to adopt; Mr. Sabatino
seconded the motion. Roll call was
taken with Mr. Wright, Mr. Parker, Mr. Shaver, Mr. Sabatino, Mrs. Riggs, and
Mr. Maxey voting “Yea.” Motion
passed, 6-0.
Mr.
Shaver stated he would like to move to reconsider the consent agenda to add
Resolutions 2003-27, “A Resolution to designate the old village plaza areas as
“Postage Plaza,” Resolution 2003-28, A Resolution to designate the old village
gazebo park as “Bushman Square,” and Resolution 2003-29 “A Resolution of
appreciation to Viacom for the donation of three blood pressure monitors and a
blood pressure monitor kiosk to the City of Pickerington,” to the Consent
Agenda; Mr. Maxey seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mr.
Wright, Mr. Shaver, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Maxey, and Mr. Parker voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-0. Mr. Wright moved to approve the Consent
Agenda as amended; Mr. Sabatino seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Maxey, Mr.
Parker, Mr. Wright, Mr. Shaver, Mrs. Riggs, and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-0.
K. RESOLUTION
2003-27, “A RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE THE OLD VILLAGE PLAZA AREA AS “POSTAGE
PLAZA,” First Reading, Wright.
Mr. Wright moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended; Mr.
Sabatino seconded the motion. Roll
call was taken with Mr. Maxey, Mr. Parker, Mr. Wright, Mr. Shaver, Mrs. Riggs,
and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.” Motion
passed, 6-0. (CONSENT AGENDA ITEM)
L. RESOLUTION
2003-28, “A RESOLUTION TO DESIGNAGE THE OLD VILLAGE GAZEBO PARK AS “BUSHMAN
SQUARE,” First Reading, Wright.
Mr. Wright moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended; Mr.
Sabatino seconded the motion. Roll
call was taken with Mr. Maxey, Mr. Parker, Mr. Wright, Mr. Shaver, Mrs. Riggs,
and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.” Motion
passed, 6-0. (CONSENT AGENDA ITEM)
M. RESOLUTION
2003-29, “A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO VIACOM FOR THE DONATION OF THREE
BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORS AND A BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR KIOSK TO THE CITY OF
PICKERINGTON,” First Reading, Wright. Mr. Wright moved to approve the Consent
Agenda as amended; Mr. Sabatino seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Maxey, Mr.
Parker, Mr. Wright, Mr. Shaver, Mrs. Riggs, and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-0. (CONSENT AGENDA ITEM)
9. LEGISLATIVE READINGS:
A. ORDINANCE
2003-94, “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 2003-36 RELATIVE TO USE OF THE CITY’S
RIGHTS-OF-WAYS,” Third Reading, Fox. (TABLED)
Mr. Wright moved to remove from the Table; Mr. Maxey seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mr.
Parker, Mr. Wright, Mr. Shaver, Mr. Maxey, and Mrs. Riggs voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-0. Mr. Wright moved to adopt; Mr. Maxey seconded
the motion. Roll call was taken with
Mr. Parker, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Shaver, Mr. Maxey, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Wright
voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 6-0.
B. ORDINANCE
2003-95, “AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS
WITH PAE & ASSOCIATES AND WAGNER SMITH FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE EXPANSION OF
THE CITY’S WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (CIP NO. 0302005) AND THE DECLARATION OF
IMMEDIATE NECESSITY AND EMERGENCY IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR THE OWDA LOAN WHICH
WILL FUND THE PURCHASE OF HICKORY LAKES WITH THE INTEREST FROM THE WPCLF
WASTEWATER PLANT EXPANSION LOAN,” Third Reading, Parker. Mr. Parker moved to adopt; Mr. Wright
seconded the motion. Roll call was
taken with Mrs. Riggs and Mr. Shaver voting “Nay,” and Mr. Wright, Mr. Maxey,
Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Parker voting “Yea.”
Motion passed, without emergency, 4-2.
C. ORDINANCE
2003-97 (AMENDED), “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE 2004 FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2004, INCLUDING THE EMPLOYEE PAY PLAN FOR 2004, EFFECTIVE
DECEMBER 22, 2003,” Third Reading, Wright. Mr. Wright moved to adopt; Mr. Parker
seconded the motion. Roll call was
taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Shaver, Mr. Wright, Mr. Parker, Mr. Maxey, and Mr.
Sabatino voting “Yea.” Motion passed,
6-0.
10. MOTIONS: NONE.
11. OTHER BUSINESS: No other business was brought forward.
12. ADJOURNMENT. There being nothing further,
Mr. Maxey moved to adjourn; Mr. Wright seconded the motion. Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Parker, Mr. Wright, Mr.
Shaver, Mr. Maxey and Mrs. Riggs voted “Aye.”
Motion carried, 6-0. The
meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M., December 16, 2003.
RESPECTFULLY
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