PICKERINGTON CITY COUNCIL

                                                TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2004

                                         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, August 3, 2004, at City Hall.  Mayor Shaver called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.  Roll call was taken as follows:  Mr. Wright, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Parker, Mr. O’Brien, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sabatino, Mrs. Riggs, and Mayor Shaver were present. No members were absent.  Others present were: Judy Gilleland, Frank Wiseman, Lynda Yartin, Linda Fersch, Chief Mike Taylor, Bob Mapes, Arlene Stoyer, Rex Myer, John Darby, Patti Wigington, Mackenzie Fry, Tony Dill, Amy Green, Judy Pisanelli, Dennis Boruszewski, Gail Oakes, Helen Mayle, George Hallenbrook, Stephanie Brobst, and others.  Pastor Kevin Orr of Peace United Methodist Church delivered the invocation. 

 

2.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 20, 2004, REGULAR MEETING.  Mr. Hackworth moved to approve; Mr. Parker seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Parker, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Wright, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. O’Brien, and Mrs. Riggs voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0. 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF AGENDA.  Mrs. Riggs moved to approve; Mr. Wright seconded the motion.  Mr. Wright moved to amend the agenda to add Resolution 2004-24R, A Resolution to authorize the Finance Director to temporarily advance from the General Revenue Fund to the Diley Road Improvement Fund (414) the sum of $151,000 for the purpose of completing the purchase of 350 Diley Road (Grim property) and the declaration of immediate necessity and emergency in order to timely close the purchase; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken on the motion to amend with Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Parker, Mr. Wright, Mr. O’Brien, Mrs. Riggs, and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.”  Motion to amend passed, 7-0.  Roll call was taken on the agenda as amended with Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Wright, Mr. O’Brien, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Parker, Mrs. Riggs, and Mr. Wisniewski voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0.  Mayor Shaver stated this would be added as Item 9.L. on tonight’s agenda. 

 

4.         COMMUNITY COMMENTS:  

 

A.        John Darby, 310 Diley Road.  Mr. Darby stated he would like to address his opposition to the Diley Road widening project again this evening.  Mr. Darby provided a written statement to be included in the record.  (Attachment 1 to these minutes)

 

B.         Teresa Meno, 782 North Starr.  Ms Meno stated she is also opposed to the Diley Road project.  Ms Meno stated Council should ask themselves how they can allow a five lane highway so close to homes.  She stated Council should be doing everything possible to protect those residents.  Ms Meno stated everyone assumes these homes will be purchased, however, ODOT is not buying these homes, they are only paying for the property they will be taking. 

 

C.        Amy Green, 320 Diley Road.  Ms Green stated if the Diley Road legislation was voted on tonight she did not understand how Council could vote on the project when they are not aware of the entire plan.  She stated nothing has changed since it was put on the Table weeks ago and residents are still asking the same questions.  She stated they are told ODOT will provide the answers after the plan is approved.  Ms Green stated she felt Council was putting aside the resident’s concerns, and if the City and ODOT cannot do the right thing for the residents, she did not believe they had the right to vote on Diley Road tonight.  Ms Green questioned how many Council members had studied this project and the impact it would have on the residents, because if they did the compensation package and the residents would have been their first concern.  She stated she wanted Council to do the right thing and buy her house on Diley Road. 

 

D.        Arlene Stoyer, 260 Diley Road.  Ms Stoyer stated she was in opposition to the Diley Road project and distributed a statement to be included in the record.  (Attachment 2 to these minutes.)

 

E.         Rex Myer, 261 Pearl Lane.  Mr. Myer stated he would like to state that the residents on Pearl Lane should not be required to pay the tap fee to hook into the water line that was just put in.  Ms Gilleland stated she had met with Mr. Myer late last week and she had not been able to get back with him yet, but she was looking into all of his concerns.  Ms Gilleland stated she would be getting back with him very shortly.   

 

F.         Stephanie Brobst, 7020 Blacklick-Eastern Road.  Ms Brobst stated she is a resident of the unincorporated township and does not reside within the City boundaries.  She stated she is a member of the Violet Township Land Use Plan Update Committee, and they have recently added a transportation update to that project.  Ms Brobst stated she has been listening to the residents regarding the Diley Road project and she felt the problems they were addressing would be there whether that road was widened or not.  She stated new development brings all of the negative things they felt the Diley Road project would bring.  Ms Brobst stated she would encourage all residents to continue to be involved in the community and make their voices heard when high density development is proposed. 

 

5.         APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:  Mayor Shaver stated there were no consent agenda items this evening. 

 

6.         COMMITTEE REPORTS:   NONE

 

7.         REPORTS:

 

A.        MAYOR.  Mayor Shaver stated he was pleased to have the legislation regarding an annexation agreement with the Township on tonight’s agenda for a first reading.  He stated there were some details yet to be worked out, however, he felt this was a step toward cooperation between Violet Township and the City in joint planning and sharing of resources and development.  Mayor Shaver further stated he would like to thank everyone who participated in the Violet Festival, as it was a great success.  Mayor Shaver stated further one of the goals of this Council was to add green space to the City and on tonight’s agenda was legislation to purchase approximately 10 acres of land, with a lake, for a new park.  Mayor Shaver further stated the Monthly Mayor’s Court Report had been distributed.   Mayor Shaver continued, stating a press release would be issued later tonight regarding the moratorium issue and he would be available after the meeting to answer any questions anyone might have.  

 

B.         LAW DIRECTOR.  Mr. Mapes stated he has nothing to report, but would answer any questions. 

 

C.        FINANCE DIRECTOR.  Mrs. Fersch stated four TIF renewals are on tonight’s agenda and she had provided histories of each of them to Council.  She stated she was requesting three readings this evening so she can lock in the interest rates negotiated with the bank as the rates are rising.  She stated these notes are due on September 11th, and she would be happy to answer any questions.        

   

D.        MANAGER.  Ms Gilleland stated the Manager’s Report had been distributed and she would answer any questions.  Ms Gilleland stated she would also like to thank the police officers and the city staff who had worked very hard to help the Violet Festival be the success that it was.   

 

8.         Mrs. Riggs moved for an Executive Session under Section 121.22(G)(2), purchase or sale of public property, and Section 121.22(G)(3), conference with law director regarding pending or imminent litigation; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr. O’Brien, Mr. Wright, Mr. Parker, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Wisniewski voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0. 

 

Council went into Executive Session at 8:20 P.M., and reconvened in open session at 8:52 P.M.

 

9.         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 2004-36, “AN ORDINANCE TO ENACT A REVISED GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE ISSUING OF HOUSING PERMITS,” First Reading, Hackworth.  (TABLED)  Mr. Hackworth moved to Remove from the Table; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mr. O’Brien, Mr. Wright, Mr. Parker, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Riggs, and Mr. Hackworth voting “Yea.”  Motion to Remove from the Table passed, 7-0.  Mr. Hackworth moved to adopt.  Motion failed for lack of a second. 

 

C.        ORDINANCE 2004-41, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TRAFFIC CONTROL MAP TO RAISE SPEED LIMITS ON PORTIONS OF LONG ROAD AND EAST COLUMBUS STREET,” First Reading, O’Brien.  (TABLED)

 

D.        ORDINANCE 2004-50, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $250,000 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 IMPROVMENTS IN THE WINDMILLER/DILEY ROAD AREAS,” First Reading, Riggs.  Mrs. Riggs moved to adopt; Mr. Hackworth seconded the motion.  Mrs. Riggs stated as Mrs. Fersch had explained earlier, this was the first of the TIF renewal notes on tonight’s agenda.  She stated in order to lock in the rate she would request three readings this evening.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mr. O’Brien, Mr. Wright, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Parker, Mrs. Riggs, and Mr. Hackworth voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0.  Mr. Wright moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of three readings; Mr. Hackworth seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Parker, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Wright, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. O’Brien, and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.”  Suspension of Rules passed, 7-0.  Second Reading.  Mrs. Riggs moved to adopt; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Wright, Mr. O’Brien, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Parker, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Hackworth voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0.  Third Reading.  Mrs. Riggs moved to adopt; Mr. Parker seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. O’Brien, Mr. Wright, Mr. Parker, Mr. Hackworth, and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0. 

 

E.         ORDINANCE 2004-51, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $625,000 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 IMPROVEMNTS IN THE CYCLE WAY AREA,” First Reading, Riggs.  Mrs. Riggs moved to adopt; Mr. Wright seconded the motion.  Mrs. Riggs stated this is also a TIF renewal and she will ask for three readings this evening.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Parker, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. O’Brien, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Hackworth, and Mr. Wright voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0.  Mr. Wright moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of three readings; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Wright, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. O’Brien, and Mr. Parker voting “Yea.”  Suspension of Rules passed, 7-0.  Second Reading.  Mrs. Riggs moved to adopt; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Wright, Mr. O’Brien, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Parker, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Hackworth voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0.  Third Reading.  Mrs. Riggs moved to adopt; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. O’Brien, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Parker, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Wright voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0. 

 

F.         ORDINANCE 2004-52, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $322,500 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 IMPROVMENTS IN THE STATE ROUTE 256/STONECREEK DRIVE AREA,” First Reading, Riggs.  Mrs. Riggs moved to adopt; Mr. Wright seconded the motion.  Mrs. Riggs stated this is another TIF renewal.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Parker, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Wright, Mr. Hackworth, and Mr. O’Brien voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0.  Mr. Wright moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of three readings; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Parker, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Wright, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. O’Brien, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mrs. Riggs voting “Yea.”  Suspension of Rules passed, 7-0.  Second Reading.  Mrs. Riggs moved to adopt; Mr. Wright seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. O’Brien, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Wright, and Mr. Parker voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0.  Third Reading.  Mrs. Riggs moved to adopt; Mr. Wright seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Wright, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Parker, Mrs. Riggs, and Mr. O’Brien voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0.  

 

G.        ORDINANCE 2004-53, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $807,000 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, TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, AND (II) STREET IMPROVEMENTS KNOWN AS THE HILL ROAD CONNECTOR, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTING STREETS, SIDEWALKS, CURBS AND GUTTERS,” First Reading, Riggs.  Mrs. Riggs moved to adopt; Mr. Wright seconded the motion.  Mrs. Riggs stated this is the final TIF note renewal Mrs. Fersch had briefed on earlier and is the combined Marcus Theater and Hill Road TIFs.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mr. O’Brien, Mr. Wright, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Parker, Mrs. Riggs, and Mr. Hackworth voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0.  Mr. Wright moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of three readings; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Parker, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Wright, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. O’Brien, and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.”  Suspension of Rules passed, 7-0.  Second Reading.  Mrs. Riggs moved to adopt; Mr. Wright seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Wright, Mr. O’Brien, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Parker, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Hackworth voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0.  Third Reading.  Mrs. Riggs moved to adopt; Mr. Wright seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. O’Brien, Mr. Wright, Mr. Parker, Mr. Hackworth, and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0. 

 

H.        ORDINANCE 2004-54, “AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT WITH VIOLET TOWNSHIP REGARDING THE ANNEXATION OF 362 ACRES AND TO REAFFIRM THE PREVIOUS PREANNEXATION AGREEMENTS OF SUCH ANNEXATION,” First Reading, Mayor Shaver.  Mr. Parker moved to adopt; Mr. Hackworth seconded the motion.  Mayor Shaver stated he would ask Council for one reading this evening.  He stated further discussion is required, however, this will help to resolve pending litigation between the Township and the City.  Mr. Parker stated he would support the first reading, but he would like to know if this would tie our hands in future annexations, such as a single property owner wanting to annex into the City.  Mayor Shaver stated that was one of the issues that would have to be discussed prior to the final reading.  Mayor Shaver stated this agreement is also tied to a JEDD and many of the provisions in the draft agreement only come into effect if a JEDD is entered into.  Mr. Parker stated he felt all of these issues could be worked out and he felt it would be a good agreement.  Mr. Hackworth stated he would also support it this evening, however, he has a number of concerns that need to be resolved.  Mayor Shaver stated he understood Council would have several questions on the agreement and requested all of their questions be coordinated with the City Manager.  Mr. Hackworth questioned if there had been an impact study on this area, and Mayor Shaver stated an impact study had not been done, however, an analysis of what the potential income tax revenue would be versus our potential outlay had been done.  Mr. Hackworth requested a copy of that analysis.  Mr. Wright stated he was glad to see we were moving forward and taking care of the litigation.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Parker, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. O’Brien, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Hackworth, and Mr. Wright voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0. 

 

I.          ORDINANCE 2004-55, “AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BARBARA DEWOLFE FOR THE PURCHASE OF 376 HILL ROAD SOUTH, PICKERINGTON, OHIO,” First Reading, Wisniewski.  Mr. Wisniewski moved to adopt; Mrs. Riggs seconded the motion.   Mr. Wisniewski stated we having been working on this project for quite some time.  He stated this land is just north of Pickerington Central High School, and the majority of the money for the purchase will be coming from a State of Ohio Conservation Grant.  Mayor Shaver stated approximately $434,000 of the $550,000 purchase price would be paid by the grant.  Mr. Wright stated further a portion of the City’s money would be provided by in-kind services.  Mr. Sabatino ascertained the maximum amount of funds the City would be required to contribute toward this purchase is $118,000.   Mr. Parker inquired if there was a plan on how to develop this park, and Mayor Shaver stated at this point in time, we plan to use this property as passive park land.  Mr. Parker stated when we had the opportunity to purchase the Hickory Lakes property we let it slip through our hands, and he felt now to spend citizen’s money on 10 acres was wrong.  Mr. Wright stated he was in favor of purchasing this land, however, he did share Mr. Parker’s frustration with the loss of the Hickory Lakes property.  Mrs. Riggs stated the only problem was that property was tied to a $15 million sewer plant expansion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Parker abstaining, Mr. Sabatino voting “Nay,” and Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Wright, Mr. Hackworth, and Mr. O’Brien voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 5-1. 

 

J.          ORDINANCE 2004-56, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE COMMISSION OF STUDIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF IMPACT AND OTHER FEES TO BE APPLIED TOWARD OFF-SITE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO NEW DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE CITY, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,” First Reading, Mayor Shaver.  Mr. Wisniewski moved to adopt; Mr. O’Brien seconded the motion.  Mayor Shaver stated this would allow us to begin the process of doing an impact fee analysis.  Mr. Parker inquired if the Township would participate in the cost of this study.  Mayor Shaver stated not to his knowledge.  Mr. Wright stated he was not sure if the Township has the authority to implement impact fees.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Parker, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. O’Brien, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Hackworth, and Mr. Wright voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0.  Mr. Hackworth moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of three readings; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Wright, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. O’Brien, and Mr. Parker voting “Yea.”  Suspension of Rules passed, 7-0.  Second Reading.  Mr. Wisniewski moved to adopt; Mr. O’Brien seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Wright, Mr. O’Brien, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Parker, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Hackworth voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0.  Third Reading, with emergency.  Mr. Wisniewski moved to adopt; Mr. O’Brien seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Wright, Mr. O’Brien, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Parker, and Mrs. Riggs voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, with emergency, 7-0.  

 

K.        RESOLUTION 2004-17R, “A RESOLUTION TO REAFFIRM COUNCIL’S DESIGNATION OF A PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE FOR THE DILEY ROAD WIDENING PROJECT,” Second Reading, O’Brien.  (TABLE)  Mr. Sabatino moved to remove from the Table; Mr. Wright seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Hackworth, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. O’Brien, and Mr. Wisniewski voting “Nay,” and Mr. Wright, Mr. Parker, and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.”  Motion failed, 4-3.  (TABLE)

 

L.         RESOLUTION 2004-24R, “A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO TEMPORARILY ADVANCE FROM THE GENERAL REVENUE FUND TO THE DILEY ROAD IMPROVEMENT FUND (414) THE SUM OF $151,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPLETING THE PURCHASE OF 350 DILEY ROAD (GRIM PROPERTY) AND THE DECLARATION OF IMMEDIATE NECESSITY AND EMERGENCY IN ORDER TO TIMELY CLOSE ON THE PURCHASE,” First Reading, Riggs.  Mrs. Riggs moved to adopt; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion.  Mrs. Riggs stated the funding from the Municipal Bond Pool will not be available until later this month, so this would advance the funds for the purchase from the General Fund and when the funds are received from the Municipal Bond Pool it will be returned to the General Fund.  Mrs. Riggs stated she would ask for three readings with emergency this evening.  Mr. Wright clarified the funds would be received from the Municipal Bond Pool in approximately two weeks.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mr. O’Brien, Mr. Wright, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Parker, Mrs. Riggs, and Mr. Hackworth voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0.  Mrs. Riggs moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of three readings, Mr. Hackworth seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Parker, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Wright, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. O’Brien, and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.”  Suspension of Rules passed, 7-0.  Second Reading.  Mrs. Riggs moved to adopt; Mr. Hackworth seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Wright, Mr. O’Brien, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Parker, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Hackworth voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0.  Third Reading, with emergency.  Mrs. Riggs moved to adopt; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mr. O’Brien, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Wright, Mr. Hackworth, Mrs. Riggs, and Mr. Parker voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, with emergency, 7-0.  

 

10.       LEGISLATIVE READINGS:

 

A.        ORDINANCE 2004-43, “AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO WAIVE THE CITY’S FEES, WHICH WOULD BE DUE BY THE PICKERINGTON LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, FOR THE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT OF THE ROOF ON THE RIDGEVIEW JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL,” Third Reading, Wright.  Mr. Wright moved to adopt; Mrs. Riggs seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Hackworth and Mr. O’Brien abstaining, and Mr. Wright, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Parker, and Mrs. Riggs,  voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 5-0. 

 

B.         ORDINANCE 2004-45, “AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH LION’S HEAD VENTURES, INC., FOR THE SALE OF THE CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS LOT NO. 1, WINDMILLER SQUARE COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION,” Third Reading, Wright.  Mr. Wright moved to adopt; Mrs. Riggs seconded the motion.  Mr. Wright stated this was a family oriented business that would have bowling and multiple activities for families.  Roll call was taken with Mr. O’Brien, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Parker, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Wright voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0. 

 

C.        ORDINANCE 2004-46, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $330,000 OF NOTES BY THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON, OHIO, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RENEWING NOTES PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PART OF THE COST OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING, AND FURNISHING A POLICE BUILDING,” Third Reading, Riggs.  Mrs. Riggs moved to adopt; Mr. Wright seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. O’Brien, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Parker, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Wright voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 7-0. 

 

10.       MOTIONS:  

 

A.        Mr. O’Brien moved to authorize the City Manager to extend any building permits issued during the moratorium that have expired or will expire in the next 30 days for an additional 30 days; Mr. Hackworth seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr. O’Brien, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Wright, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Parker voting “Yea.”  Motion passed, 7-0. 

 

11.       OTHER BUSINESS:  Mr. Sabatino stated he had requested a traffic study be done on the impact of the Diley Road expansion on S.R. 256 and it has been assigned to Service Committee.  Mr. Sabatino stated development on S.R. 256 was denied for six months that he felt would have far less impact than the Diley project. 

 

12.       ADJOURNMENT. There being nothing further, Mr. Wisniewski moved to adjourn; Mr. O’Brien seconded the motion.  Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Parker, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Wright, Mr. O’Brien, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mrs. Riggs voted “Aye.”  Motion carried, 7-0.  The meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M., August 3, 2004.

 

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: 

 

 

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Lynda D. Yartin, Municipal Clerk

 

ATTEST:

 

 

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David Shaver, Mayor