PICKERINGTON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2011
CITY HALL,
REGULAR MEETING
7:30 P.M.
1. ROLL
CALL, INVOCATION, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
2. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 1, 2011,
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO “OUTDOOR SERVICE FACILITY
REGULATIONS.” Mr. Fix moved to approve; Mrs. Hammond seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Barletta, Mrs.
Hammond, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Fix, and Mrs. Sanders voting
“Yes.” Motion passed, 6-0.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 1,
2011, REGULAR MEETING. Mr. Fix moved to approve; Mr. Barletta seconded
the motion. Roll call was taken with
Mr. Barletta, Mr. Fix, Mr. Sauer, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr.
Wisniewski voting “Yes.” Motion passed, 6-0.
3. COMMUNITY
COMMENTS. There were no comments.
4. COUNCIL
COMMUNICATIONS. There were no
comments.
5. APPROVAL OF
CONSENT AGENDA. Mayor O’Brien stated
there were no consent agenda items.
6. APPROVAL OF
AGENDA. Mr. Fix moved to approve; Mr.
Barletta seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski, Mr.
Sauer, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Fix, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr. Barletta voting “Yes.” Motion passed, 6-0.
7. REPORTS:
A. MAYOR. Mayor O’Brien stated the Monthly Mayor’s
Court Report had been distributed. Mayor
O’Brien administered the oath of office to Greg Annis on his promotion to
Commander, Pickerington Police Department.
B. LAW
DIRECTOR. Mr. Hartmann stated he would
request an executive session to discuss imminent or pending litigation this
evening.
C. FINANCE
DIRECTOR. Mr. Schornack stated he had no
additional items to report this evening.
D. SERVICE
MANAGER. Mr. Drobina stated the leaf
pick-up is going well and he hoped to start the fall tree planting tomorrow,
and he would like to remind everyone that the holiday gathering is December 2nd,
from 5:30 to 8:00 P.M., with the tree lighting at 7:30 P.M.
E. CITY
ENGINEER. Mr. Bachman stated the Refugee
Road water tower is in service and is functioning well. He stated the ADA ramps have been installed
in Pickerington Hills and the main crack sealing contract has been
completed. He stated he would request
the final two readings on the flood control legislation on tonight’s
agenda.
F. CITY
MANAGER. Mr. Vance stated he had
submitted a written report and he would be happy to answer any questions.
G. CITY ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE. Mr. Wisniewski stated the Committee met on November 2nd, and one item from that meeting is on tonight’s agenda.
H. FINANCE COMMITTEE. Mr. Sauer stated Finance Committee has finished up the budget process and a public hearing on the proposed budget was held prior to this meeting. He stated a number of items on the agenda tonight deal with our note renewals.
8. PROCEDURAL
A. ORDINANCE
2011-38, “AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE REZONING AND FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
THE APPROXIMATE 5.82 ACRE GILLILAN PROPERTY FROM C-3 (COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT) TO PC-3 (PLANNED COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT) LOCATED ON THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE REFUGEE ROAD AND MILNOR ROAD INTERSECTION,” First Reading, Planning,
Projects & Services Committee. (TABLED, 07/19/11) Mr. Fix moved to remove from the Table; Mr.
Barletta seconded the motion. Roll
call was taken with Mr. Barletta, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs.
Sanders, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yes.” Motion passed, 6-0. Mr. Vance stated this is a commercial
property the owners are looking to subdivide to market for future development
purposes. He stated staff recommends
approval of the first reading; however, there is a stream setback issue that we
have a mechanism to resolve during the month of December. Mr. Vance stated once that issue is resolved
he would recommend consideration for the second and third readings. Mr. Fix
moved to adopt; Mr. Barletta seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Sanders, Mrs.
Hammond, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Barletta, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mr. Fix voting
“Yes.” Motion passed, 6-0.
B. ORDINANCE 2011-61, “AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE REZONING OF 35 WEST CHURCH STREET FROM PO (PLANNED SUBURBAN OFFICE) TO R-4 (RESIDENTIAL),” First Reading, Planning, Projects & Services Committee. Mr. Fix stated as a point of order he would point out the current zoning would be properly reflected in the title before the next reading. Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mr. Barletta seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Barletta, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yes.” Motion passed, 6-0.
C. ORDINANCE 2011-62, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 248.01 OF THE PICKERINGTON CODIFIED ORDINANCES ENTITLED “BOND COVERAGE FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES,” First Reading, City Administration Committee. Mr. Sauer stated within the ordinance the Director of Finance is stated at $50,000 and the Deputy Director of Finance is stated at $100,000, and he felt the amounts allocated to those positions should be reversed. Mr. Sauer moved to amend the ordinance to reflect the correct amounts for the Director of Finance and the Deputy Director of Finance; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Barletta, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mrs. Sanders voting “Yes.” Motion to amend passed, 6-0. Mr. Wisniewski moved to adopt as amended; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Barletta, Mr. Sauer, and Mr. Fix voting “Yes.” Motion passed, 6-0.
D. ORDINANCE 2011-63, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2011 APPROPRIATION, ORDINANCE 2010-91,” First Reading, Finance Committee. Mr. Sauer moved to waive the requirement in Charter Section 2.05(C) that the ordinance be read on three separate meeting days; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Barletta, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mr. Fix voting “Yes.” Suspension of Rules passed, 6-0. Final Reading. Mr. Sauer moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Barletta, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yes.” Motion passed, 6-0.
E. ORDINANCE 2011-64, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SECOND AMENDMENT OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM AMOUNT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE EXTENSION OF STONECREEK DRIVE IN THE CITY,” First Reading, Finance Committee. Mr. Sauer stated this would simply extend the agreement we currently have with Equity with regards to the office space to allow them more time to obtain office uses for those facilities. Mr. Sauer further stated this is the second extension we have provided them. Mr. Sauer moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Barletta, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yes.” Motion passed, 6-0.
F. ORDINANCE 2011-65, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $35,000 OF NOTES BY THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON, OHIO, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, TO RENEW NOTES PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PART OF THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING AND ACQUIRING IMPROVEMENTS AND RENOVATIONS TO THE CITY HALL AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT BUILDING,” First Reading, Finance Committee. Mr. Sauer moved to waive the requirement in Charter Section 2.05(C) that the ordinance be read on three separate meeting days; Mr. Barletta seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Barletta, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mrs. Sanders voting “Yes.” Suspension of Rules passed, 6-0. Final Reading. Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mr. Barletta seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Barletta, Mr. Sauer, and Mr. Fix voting “Yes.” Motion passed, 6-0.
G. ORDINANCE 2011-66, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $350,000 OF NOTES BY THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON, OHIO, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, TO RENEW NOTES PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PART OF THE COSTS OF ACQUIRING AND CONSTRUCTING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SANITARY SEWER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT SYSTEM OF THE CITY, INCLUDING PHASES 2-C, 3 AND 4 OF THE D-LINE SEWER,” First Reading, Finance Committee. Mr. Sauer moved to waive the requirement in Charter Section 2.05(C) that the ordinance be read on three separate meeting days; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Barletta, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mr. Fix voting “Yes.” Suspension of Rules passed, 6-0. Final Reading. Mr. Sauer moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Barletta, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yes.” Motion passed, 6-0.
H. ORDINANCE 2011-67, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $1,415,000 OF NOTES BY THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON, OHIO, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, TO RENEW NOTES PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PART OF THE COSTS OF CONSTRUCTING STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY, INCLUDING IMPROVEMENTS TO DILEY ROAD, STREET IMPROVEMENTS KNOWN AS THE COURTRIGHT ROAD REALIGNMENT, AND STREETS, SIDEWALKS, CURBS AND GUTTERS, AND OTHER STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA OF THE CITY,” First Reading, Finance Committee. Mr. Sauer moved to waive the requirement in Charter Section 2.05(C) that the ordinance be read on three separate meeting days; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sauer, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Barletta, Mr. Fix, and Mrs. Hammond voting “Yes.” Suspension of Rules passed, 6-0. Final Reading. Mr. Sauer moved to adopt; Mr. Barletta seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Barletta, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yes.” Motion passed, 6-0.
I. ORDINANCE 2011-68, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $2,430,000 OF NOTES BY THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON, OHIO, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, TO RENEW NOTES PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PART OF THE COSTS OF ACQUIRING AND CONSTRUCTING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WATER SUPPLY AND WATERWORKS SYSTEM OF THE CITY, INCLUDING IMPROVEMENTS AT THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT AND A NEW WATER STORAGE TOWER AND APPURTENANCES THERETO,” First Reading, Finance Committee. Mr. Sauer moved to waive the requirement in Charter Section 2.05(C) that the ordinance be read on three separate meeting days; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Barletta, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mrs. Sanders voting “Yes.” Suspension of Rules passed, 6-0. Final Reading. Mr. Sauer moved to adopt; Mr. Barletta seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Barletta, Mr. Sauer, and Mr. Fix voting “Yes.” Motion passed, 6-0.
J. ORDINANCE 2011-69, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 OF NOTES BY THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON, OHIO, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, TO RENEW NOTES PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PART OF THE COSTS OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING AND FURNISHING A POLICE BUILDING,” First Reading, Finance Committee. Mr. Sauer moved to waive the requirement in Charter Section 2.05(C) that the ordinance be read on three separate meeting days; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Barletta, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mr. Fix voting “Yes.” Suspension of Rules passed, 6-0. Final Reading. Mr. Sauer moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Barletta, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yes.” Motion passed, 6-0.
K. ORDINANCE 2011-70, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $180,000 OF NOTES BY THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON, OHIO, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, TO RENEW NOTES PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PART OF THE COSTS OF ACQUIRING AND INSTALLING TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AND RELATED STREET IMPROVEMENTS,” First Reading, Finance Committee. Mr. Sauer moved to waive the requirement in Charter Section 2.05(C) that the ordinance be read on three separate meeting days; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sauer, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Barletta, Mr. Fix, and Mrs. Hammond voting “Yes.” Suspension of Rules passed, 6-0. Final Reading. Mr. Sauer moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Barletta, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yes.” Motion passed, 6-0.
L. ORDINANCE 2011-71, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $295,000 OF NOTES BY THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON, OHIO, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, TO RENEW NOTES PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PART OF THE COSTS OF ACQUIRING REAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE CITY,” First Reading, Finance Committee. Mr. Sauer moved to waive the requirement in Charter Section 2.05(C) that the ordinance be read on three separate meeting days; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Barletta, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mrs. Sanders voting “Yes.” Suspension of Rules passed, 6-0. Final Reading. Mr. Sauer moved to adopt; Mr. Barletta seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Barletta, Mr. Sauer, and Mr. Fix voting “Yes.” Motion passed, 6-0.
M. ORDINANCE 2011-72, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $340,000 OF NOTES BY THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON, OHIO, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, TO RENEW NOTES PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PART OF THE COSTS OF CONSTRUCTING (I) STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON HILL ROAD AND BLACKLICK-EASTERN ROAD, INCLUDING WIDENING STREETS, CONSTRUCTING SIDEWALKS, CURBS AND GUTTERS, AND (II) STREET IMPROVEMENTS KNOWN AS THE HILL ROAD CONNECTOR, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTING STREETS, SIDEWALKS, CURBS AND GUTTERS,” First Reading, Finance Committee. Mr. Sauer moved to waive the requirement in Charter Section 2.05(C) that the ordinance be read on three separate meeting days; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Barletta, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mr. Fix voting “Yes.” Suspension of Rules passed, 6-0. Final Reading. Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mr. Sauer seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Barletta, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yes.” Motion passed, 6-0.
N. ORDINANCE 2011-73, “AN ORDINANCE CONSOLIDATING UP TO EIGHT BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE ISSUES OF THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON, OHIO, INTO A CONSOLIDATED NOTE ISSUE, AND ESTABLISHING THE TERMS OF SUCH CONSOLIDATED NOTE ISSUE,” First Reading, Finance Committee. Mr. Sauer moved to waive the requirement in Charter Section 2.05(C) that the ordinance be read on three separate meeting days; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sauer, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Barletta, Mr. Fix, and Mrs. Hammond voting “Yes.” Suspension of Rules passed, 6-0. Final Reading. Mr. Sauer moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Barletta, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yes.” Motion passed, 6-0.
O. ORDINANCE 2011-74, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH WILSON, SHANNON, & SNOW, INC., AND THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR OF STATE, TO AUDIT THE CITY’S ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR 2011 THROUGH 2013,” First Reading, Finance Committee. Mr. Sauer stated this is basically the same contract we have done in the past to have our annual financial reports done. Mr. Sauer moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Barletta, Mr. Sauer, and Mr. Fix voting “Yes.” Motion passed, 6-0.
P. ORDINANCE 2011-75, “AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT AN EMPLOYEE PAY PLAN AND AUTHORIZED STRENGTH FOR 2012,” First Reading, Finance Committee. Mr. Sauer moved to waive the requirement in Charter Section 2.05(C) that the ordinance be read on three separate meeting days; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Barletta, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mr. Fix voting “Yes.” Suspension of Rules passed, 6-0. Final Reading. Mr. Sauer moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Barletta, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yes.” Motion passed, 6-0.
Q. ORDINANCE 2011-76, “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN (CIP) FOR 2012-2016,” First Reading, Finance Committee. Mr. Sauer moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Barletta, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yes.” Motion passed, 6-0.
R. ORDINANCE 2011-77, “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE 2012 FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2012,” First Reading, Finance Committee. Mr. Sauer moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Barletta, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yes.” Motion passed, 6-0.
S. ORDINANCE 2011-78, “AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A ONE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH ANTHEM BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD FOR HEALTH INSURANCE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES AND THE DECLARATION OF NECESSITY AND EMERGENCY AS THE PRESENT POLICY EXPIRES ON DECEMBER 31, 2011,” First Reading, Finance Committee. Mr. Sauer moved to waive the requirement in Charter Section 2.05(C) that the ordinance be read on three separate meeting days; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Barletta, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mrs. Sanders voting “Yes.” Suspension of Rules passed, 6-0. Final Reading. Mr. Sauer moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Barletta, Mr. Sauer, and Mr. Fix voting “Yes.” Motion passed, with emergency, 6-0.
T. ORDINANCE 2011-79, “AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A TWO-YEAR CONTRACT WITH LINCOLN FINANCIAL GROUP FOR LIFE INSURANCE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES,” First Reading, Finance Committee. Mr. Sauer moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Barletta, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yes.” Motion passed, 6-0.
U. ORDINANCE 2011-80, “AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A TWO-YEAR CONTRACT WITH DELTA DENTAL OF OHIO FOR DENTAL INSURANCE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES,” First Reading, Finance Committee. Mr. Sauer moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Barletta, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yes.” Motion passed, 6-0.
V. ORDINANCE 2011-58, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION 1286.34(b) OF THE PICKERINGTON CODIFIED ORDINANCES ENTITLED “OUTDOOR SERVICE FACILITY REGULATIONS,” Second Reading, Planning, Projects & Services Committee. Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mr. Barletta seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Barletta, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yes.” Motion passed, 6-0.
W. ORDINANCE 2011-59, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 618 OF THE PICKERINGTON CODIFIED ORDINANCES ENTITLED, “ANIMALS” ADDING A NEW SECTION 618.19 ENTITLED “FERAL CATS,” Second Reading, Public Safety & Communications Committee. Mrs. Hammond moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Fix, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Barletta, and Mr. Sauer voting “Yes.” Motion passed, 6-0.
X. ORDINANCE 2011-60, “AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL CHAPTER 1466, FLOOD DAMAGE CONTROL, TO ESTABLISH CHAPTER 1466, FLOOD DAMAGE CONTROL, OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES IN THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON, OHIO,” Second Reading, Planning, Projects & Services Committee. Mr. Fix stated at the request of the City Engineer he would request the final two readings on this ordinance. Mr. Fix moved to waive the requirement in Charter Section 2.05(C) that the ordinance be read on three separate meeting days; Mr. Mr. Barletta seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Barletta, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mrs. Sanders voting “Yes.” Suspension of Rules passed, 6-0. Final Reading. Mr. Fix moved to adopt; Mr. Barletta seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Fix, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Barletta, and Mrs. Hammond voting “Yes.” Motion passed, 6-0.
9. LEGISLATIVE READINGS:
A. ORDINANCE 2011-53, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES DIVISION OF THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR OF STATE TO ASSIST THE CITY IN PREPARING GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR),” Third Reading, Finance Committee. Mr. Sauer moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Fix, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Hammond, and Mr. Barletta voting “Yes.” Motion passed, 6-0.
B. ORDINANCE 2011-54, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON WIRELESS FOR A WIRELESS TOWER ON THE REFUGEE ROAD WATER TOWER,” Third Reading, Finance Committee. Mr. Sauer moved to adopt; Mr. Barletta seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Sauer, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Barletta, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr. Fix voting “Yes.” Motion passed, 6-0.
C. ORDINANCE 2011-55, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A HEALTH SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE FRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH FOR 2012,” Third Reading, Finance Committee. Mr. Sauer moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Fix, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sauer, and Mr. Barletta voting “Yes.” Motion passed, 6-0.
D. ORDINANCE 2011-56, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ICE MILLER LLP (FKA SCHOTTENSTEIN, ZOX & DUNN CO., L.P.A.) FOR LEGAL SERVICES,” Third Reading, Finance Committee. Mr. Sauer moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Fix, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Hammond, and Mr. Barletta voting “Yes.” Motion passed, 6-0.
E. ORDINANCE 2011-57, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1067 OF THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON CODIFIED ORDINANCES ESTABLISHING STORMWATER UTILITY CHARGES,” Third Reading, Finance Committee. Mr. Sauer moved to adopt; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Hammond voting ‘No,” and Mr. Sauer, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Barletta, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr. Fix voting “Yes.” Motion passed, 5-1.
10. DISCUSSION. Mr. Sauer stated he had been contacted by a member of the Pickerington North High School Band requesting Council entertain a motion of support for their marching in the holiday parade in New York. He stated they were not requesting financial aid just that the City of Pickerington support them in their efforts to further expose our community and the good things it has to offer.
11. REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE. Mayor O’Brien stated he had no items to refer to Committee.
12. OTHER BUSINESS. No other business was brought forward.
13. MOTIONS:
A. Mr. Sauer moved to have the City Manager
prepare a Letter of Support on behalf of the City of Pickerington in support of
the efforts of the Pickerington North Band and the Schools and express our
pride in their marching in the parade in New York; Mrs. Sanders seconded the
motion. Mr. Fix stated the Band did
march in the Veterans Day Parade this past week. Roll call was taken with Mr. Barletta, Mr.
Sauer, Mr. Fix, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mrs. Sanders voting
“Yes.” Motion passed, 6-0.
Mr. Sauer moved for Executive Session under Section 121.22(G)(3), Matters involving pending or imminent court action; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Fix, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Barletta, and Mr. Wisniewski voting “Yes.” Motion passed 6-0.
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 8:15 P.M., and reconvened in open session at 9:00 P.M.
14. ADJOURNMENT. There
being nothing further, Mr. Fix moved to adjourn; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the
motion. Mrs. Sanders, Mr.
Fix, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Barletta, and Mrs. Hammond voted “Aye.”
Motion carried, 6-0. The
meeting adjourned at 9:02 P.M., November 15, 2011.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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Lynda D. Yartin, City Clerk
ATTEST:
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Mitch O’Brien, Mayor