PICKERINGTON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 18, 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, February 18, 2003, at City Hall. Mayor Postage called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Roll call was taken as follows: Mr. Maxey, Mr. Wright, Mr. Fox, Mr. Shaver, Mr. Parker, and Mayor Postage were present. No members were absent. Others present were: Joyce Bushman, Lynda Yartin, Bob Mapes, Linda Fersch, Jerry Dailey, Chief Mike Taylor, Susan Crotty, Jeff Krause, Steve Carr, Frank Wiseman, Mike Maurer, Jennifer Wray, Kathy Lucas, Dave Houston, Wes Monhollen, Rhonda Angel, Chris Angel, Pastor Jim Riggs, Katie Neal, Chris Triplett, Christy Ford, Lance Schultz, Molly Schwartz, Linda Hughes, Randy Hughes, Jeff Monebrake, Jodi Monebrake, Craig Burre, Lynn Wieczorek, Christine Dunford, and others. Pastor Riggs delivered the invocation.
Mayor Postage stated at this time he would like to present two proclamations. Mayor Postage presented proclamations to Jeff Monebrake and to Randy Hughes in recognition of their dedication and service to the community.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 4, 2003, REGULAR MEETING. Mr. Wright moved to approve; Mr. Fox
seconded the motion. Roll call was
taken with Mr. Parker, Mr. Maxey, Mr. Wright, Mr. Fox, and Mr. Shaver voting
“Yea.” Motion passed, 5-0.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Mr. Wright moved to approve; Mr. Fox seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Wright, Mr.
Shaver, Mr. Fox, Mr. Parker, and Mr. Maxey voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 5-0.
4. COMMUNITY COMMENTS: There were no community comments.
5. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Postage stated there were two consent agenda items this evening, Resolution 2003-02R, “Annual Resolution to request advance distribution of tax monies of 2.3 mill General Operating Levy from the Fairfield County Auditor pursuant to Section 321.34, ORC,” and Resolution 2003-03R, “Annual Resolution to request advance distribution of tax monies of 5.5 mill Police Operating Levy from the Fairfield County Auditor pursuant to Section 321.34, ORC.” Mr. Wright moved to approve; Mr. Fox seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Maxey, Mr. Fox, Mr. Parker, Mr. Wright, and Mr. Shaver voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 5-0.
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. SAFETY. Mr. Fox stated Safety Committee met on February 3rd, and the minutes have been distributed. Mr. Fox stated Safety Committee discussed the Skate Park and we are moving forward with that project. He stated he would answer any questions anyone may have.
7. REPORTS:
A. MAYOR. Mayor Postage stated he had attended the Senior Citizens monthly luncheon today and it was a very nice event and a pleasure to attend. He stated he had also attended the opening of Dr. Shone’s new office building, and he had met with the Community Growth Committee and he felt something would be coming forward from that group shortly. Mayor Postage also stated this coming Saturday at 9:00 A.M. they would be meeting with the Township Trustees and he invited all of council to attend. He stated the meeting will be open to the public, and will be held at the Township Trustee’s offices. Mayor Postage stated the monthly Mayor’s Court Report had been distributed.
B. LAW DIRECTOR. Mr. Mapes stated he had nothing to report, but would answer any questions.
C. FINANCE DIRECTOR. Mrs. Fersch stated she had nothing to report this evening, and would answer any questions.
D. MANAGER. Mrs. Bushman stated her report had been distributed. Mrs. Bushman stated she had attended the Senior luncheon today with Mayor Postage. She further stated the old home at CrossCreeks will soon be the location of an oral surgeon’s office, and the ribbon cutting for the Handicap Accessible van was held earlier this evening and this will be a great asset for our City. Mrs. Bushman stated she would also like to commend the street department personnel for their hard work during the level 3 snow emergency this past weekend. Mrs. Bushman stated the rehab of the old police station is almost complete and she hoped to have a grand opening for that shortly. Mrs. Bushman further stated our Parks Department was notified today that we have been granted permission to put the Bicentennial logo on the barn at Sycamore Park. Mr. Shaver ascertained the city will be relocating some offices to the old police station, and questioned if that could be sent to committee to discuss the use of that building as a recreation center. Mrs. Bushman stated the decision to use that building for office space was made quite some time ago, and the Food Pantry will be working out of that building as well. Mr. Shaver stated he would respectfully request Safety Committee consider using this building as a recreation facility. Mrs. Bushman stated that is a good idea, however, when we did the original analysis of the building it is best suited for office space. Mr. Shaver also inquired if there were any working documents for the meeting with the BIA, and Mayor Postage stated there were not. Mayor Postage stated he has not heard when the next meeting is scheduled.
8. PROCEDURAL READINGS:
A. ORDINANCE 2003-15, “AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH HARTMAN ENGINEERING FOR THE JANICE LANE, LONG ROAD, AND DILEY ROAD STORMWATER STUDY,” First Reading, Parker. Mr. Parker moved to adopt; Mr. Fox seconded the motion. Mr. Parker stated this study will show if there is anything that can be done to eliminate some water problems in this area. Roll call was taken with Mr. Shaver, Mr. Wright, Mr. Fox, Mr. Parker, and Mr. Maxey voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 5-0.
B. ORDINANCE 2003-16, “AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE BID OF CLARK LAWN AND HOME SERVICES, LLC, FOR THE CITY’S SPRING TREE PLANTING,” First Reading, Wright. Mr. Wright moved to adopt; Mr. Maxey seconded the motion. Mr. Wright stated Clark Lawn and Home was the lowest bid received for the annual spring planting. Mr. Shaver ascertained this as homes are developed the developer’s pay into the Forestry Fund and this is a pass through fund. Roll call was taken with Mr. Parker, Mr. Shaver, Mr. Maxey, Mr. Fox, and Mr. Wright voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 5-0.
C. RESOLUTION 2003-02R, “ANNUAL RESOLUTION TO REQUEST ADVANCE DISTRIBUTION OF TAX MONIES OF 2.3 MILL GENERAL OPERATING LEVY FROM THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY AUDITOR PURSUANT TO SECTION 321.34, ORC,” First Reading, Wright. Mr. Wright moved to approve; Mr. Fox seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Maxey, Mr. Fox, Mr. Parker, Mr. Wright, and Mr. Shaver voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 5-0. (CONSENT AGENDA ITEM)
D. RESOLUTION 2003-03R, “ANNUAL RESOLUTION TO REQUEST ADVANCE DISTRIBUTION OF TAX MONIES OF 5.5 MILL POLICE OPERATING LEVY FROM THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY AUDITOR PURSUANT TO SECTION 321.34, ORC,” First Reading, Wright. Mr. Wright moved to approve; Mr. Fox seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Maxey, Mr. Fox, Mr. Parker, Mr. Wright, and Mr. Shaver voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 5-0. (CONSENT AGENDA ITEM)
E. ORDINANCE 2003-04, “AN ORDINANCE TO UPDATE THE CITY’S BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE AS SET FORTH IN CHAPTERS 1420 TO 1430 OF THE PICKERINGTON CODIFIED ORDINANCES,” Second Reading, Parker. Mr. Parker moved to adopt; Mr. Wright seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Wright, Mr. Shaver, Mr. Fox, Mr. Parker, and Mr. Maxey voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 5-0.
F. ORDINANCE 2003-05, “AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO REVISIONS IN STANDARDS FOR MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENTS,” Second Reading, Maxey. Mr. Maxey moved to adopt; Mr. Wright seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Shaver, Mr. Maxey, Mr. Fox, Mr. Wright, and Mr. Parker voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 5-0.
G. ORDINANCE 2003-06, “AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH NEPTUNE EQUIPMENT COMPANY,” Second Reading, Parker. Mr. Parker moved to adopt; Mr. Fox seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Wright, Mr. Shaver, Mr. Maxey, Mr. Parker, and Mr. Fox voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 5-0.
H. ORDINANCE 2003-07, “AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH McDANIEL’S CONSTRUCTION FOR THE COLUMBUS STREET AND CENTER STREET STREETSCAPE PROJECT,” Second Reading, Parker. Mr. Parker moved to adopt; Mr. Fox seconded the motion. Mr. Shaver stated he would like to urge his fellow council members to reconsider their prior votes. He stated he did not feel the expenditure for this project was appropriate at this point in time. Mr. Parker stated he would like to point out that this project also includes work that would help solve the stormwater problem in the downtown area. Roll call was taken with Mr. Shaver voting “Nay,” and Mr. Wright, Mr. Fox, Mr. Parker, and Mr. Maxey voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 4-1.
I. ORDINANCE 2003-08, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2003 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE 2002-142,” Second Reading, Parker. Mr. Parker moved to adopt; Mr. Wright seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Shaver, Mr. Maxey, Mr. Fox, Mr. Wright, and Mr. Parker voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 5-0.
J. ORDINANCE 2003-09, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2003 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE 2002-142,” Second Reading, Wright. Mr. Wright moved to adopt; Mr. Fox seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Wright, Mr. Shaver, Mr. Maxey, Mr. Parker, and Mr. Fox voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 5-0.
K. ORDINANCE 2003-10, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2003 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE 2002-142,” Second Reading, Wright. Mr. Wright moved to adopt; Mr. Fox seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Shaver, Mr. Maxey, Mr. Fox, Mr. Wright, and Mr. Parker voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 5-0.
L. ORDINANCE 2003-11, “AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT OF THE CITY’S EMPLOYEE RELATIONS MANUAL RELATIVE TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL D. TAYLOR AS THE CHIEF OF POLICE,” Second Reading, Wright. Mr. Wright moved to adopt; Mr. Fox seconded the motion. Mr. Shaver stated he had no objection to Chief Taylor living outside the city, but he felt if we were going to have rules on personnel issues we should not keep creating exceptions to them. Mr. Shaver stated if we are going to grant exceptions, perhaps we should get rid of the requirement. Mr. Wright stated the reason we have the residency requirement is so that we have a police chief that can respond in a timely manner. He stated he felt it was best to have that requirement and look at it when necessary, rather than not have the requirement and not be able to require it later on. Roll call was taken with Mr. Wright, Mr. Shaver, Mr. Maxey, Mr. Parker, and Mr. Fox voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 5-0.
M. ORDINANCE 2003-12, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2002-143 (EMPLOYEE PAY PLAN AND AUTHORIZED STRENGTH),” Second Reading, Parker. Mr. Parker moved to adopt; Mr. Wright seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Shaver, Mr. Maxey, Mr. Fox, Mr. Wright, and Mr. Parker voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 5-0.
N. ORDINANCE 2003-13, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO UTILIZE THE AUDITOR OF STATE TO AUDIT THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2002 TO DECEMBER 31, 2002,” Second Reading, Parker. Mr. Parker moved to adopt; Mr. Wright seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Wright, Mr. Shaver, Mr. Fox, Mr. Parker, and Mr. Maxey voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 5-0.
O. ORDINANCE 2003-14, “AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH COGENT SYSTEMS FOR THE LIVESCAN FINGERPRINT SYSTEM,” Second Reading, Wright. Mr. Wright moved to adopt; Mr. Fox seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Shaver, Mr. Maxey, Mr. Fox, Mr. Wright, and Mr. Parker voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 5-0.
9. LEGISLATIVE READINGS:
A. ORDINANCE 2002-140 (AS AMENDED), “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 1050.03 OF THE PICKERINGTON CODIFIED ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO PAYMENT OF UTILITY BILLS,” Third Reading, Wright. Mr. Wright moved to adopt; Mr. Fox seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Parker, Mr. Shaver, Mr. Maxey, Mr. Fox, and Mr. Wright voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 5-0.
B. ORDINANCE 2003-02, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $196,000 OF NOTES BY THE CITY OF PICKERINGTON, OHIO, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PART OF THE COSTS OF CONSTRUCTING IMPROVEMENTS TO DILEY ROAD IN THE CITY,” Third Reading, Wright. Mr. Wright moved to adopt; Mr. Fox seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Shaver voting “Nay,” and Mr. Fox, Mr. Wright, Mr. Parker, and Mr. Maxey voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 4-1.
C. ORDINANCE 2003-03, “AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT FROM BARBARA SNYDER,” Third Reading, Maxey. Mr. Maxey moved to adopt; Mr. Wright seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Shaver, Mr. Fox, Mr. Maxey, Mr. Parker, and Mr. Wright voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 5-0.
10. MOTIONS: There were no motions.
11. OTHER BUSINESS: No other business was brought forward.
12. ADJOURNMENT. There being nothing further, Mr. Wright moved to adjourn; Mr. Fox seconded the motion. Mr. Maxey, Mr. Fox, Mr. Wright, Mr. Shaver, and Mr. Parker voted “Aye.” Motion carried, 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M., February 18, 2003.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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