PICKERINGTON CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY,
FEBRUARY 9, 2005
CITY HALL, 100 LOCKVILLE ROAD
SPECIAL
MEETING AGENDA
7:30
P.M.
1. ROLL CALL. Council for the City of Pickerington met for a special meeting, Wednesday, February 9, 2005, 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, Lynda Yartin, Phil Hartmann, Chief Taylor, Patti Wigington, Kirk Richards, Jack Sowers, Tamaria Liddell, and others.
2. SCHEDULED MATTERS:
A. RESOLUTION 2005-02R, “A RESOLUTION ORDERING A SPECIAL ADVISORY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MAY 3, 2005, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,” First Reading, Sabatino/Wright/Parker. Mr. Sabatino moved to adopt; Mr. Wright seconded the motion. Mr. Sabatino requested the law director, Mr. Hartmann, provide a briefing on this resolution. Mr. Hartmann stated he had been requested to put together legislation that would allow a ballot to be voted on by the public relating to Diley Road. Mr. Hartmann stated under the law there is only one way this can be heard, it would be an advisory election. He stated this meant it had no binding effect on Council, but would take a poll of the public on where the public stands and what they would like to see. Mr. Hartmann stated if you are not authorized by statute to put anything on the ballot, then the only other way to do it is by an advisory election. Mr. Hartmann stated that is the resolution before Council this evening. Mr. Hartmann stated further the issue had been raised regarding a conflict of interest with Mr. Sabatino at the last meeting. He stated he had the opportunity to review the law relating to that. He stated there are obviously numerous opinions on this, however, in this situation since it is an advisory election and has no binding effect, there is no conflict of interest. He stated this is because there is no direct benefit or direct detriment that can occur to Mr. Sabatino or to his family members involved. Mr. Hartmann stated he would be happy to answer any questions, however, he found as to the issue before Council tonight there is no conflict for Mr. Sabatino to be involved in the deliberations and the voting. Roll call was taken with Mr. O’Brien, Mr. Wisniewski, Mrs. Riggs, and Mr. Hackworth voting “Nay,” and Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Wright, and Mr. Parker voting “Yea.” Motion failed, 4-3.
3. MOTIONS:
A. Motion for Executive Session under Section 121.22(G)(3), conference with law director regarding pending or imminent court action. Mr. O’Brien moved for Executive Session under Section 121.22(G)(3); 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.” Motion passed, 7-0.
Council went into Executive Session at 7:34 P.M., and reconvened in open session at 8:15 P.M.
4. ADJOURNMENT. There being nothing further, Mr. O’Brien moved to adjourn; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion. Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Wisniewski, Mr. Wright, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Parker, Mr. O’Brien, and Mrs. Riggs voted “Aye.” Motion carried, 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:16 P.M., February 9, 2005.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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ATTEST:
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