OCTOBER 5, 2004
PRESENT: President Dale Reed, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Jack Jones, Forest Blakeman, Lynn Downey, Roger Kemper, and Greg Kempton. Auditor Harvey Whaley. Mayor Bill Kelly was excused.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 pm with Councilman Jones leading Council and guests in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
MINUTES: Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve the minuets of the September 21, 2004 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
FINANCE REPORT: Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve the September 2004 finance report. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Downey reported there is nothing new in the finances and they look quite promising. Mr. Downey mentioned the meeting held with BWC last week regarding programs that will save the
City money.
Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to add Resolution # 86-2004 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye
Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to add Resolution # 87-2004 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Kemper reported on the request for future increases in pay for council members. President Reed asked what the personnel committee’s recommendation is. Mr. Kemper
stated there was no general consensus. President Reed stated council cannot give themselves a raise, but for new members or reelected members they can be given a raise.
Councilman Downey reported he has a new fact; Portsmouth pays their council members $50.00 a month and pays the majority of their health insurance premium, which would be about $5,000.00 a year. Mr. Downey suggested
$300.00 a month beginning in January and only for members who run the previous November. Mr. Downey mentioned he hopes an increase will draw more people to run for council and give the members more of a reason to feel
they need to participate more and feel more of a responsibility. This may help improve the City.
Street Committee: Councilman Kempton reported he had received complaints regarding the pot holes on Locust Street. I have checked and they are pretty severe.
Mr. Kempton mentioned an issue with the railroad crossing on 220. The usage of the crossing has gone up tremendously and a Mills Pride employee was nearly hit recently. Mr. Kempton stated he has spoken with Mayor
Kelly and will be speaking with Mr. Gausman regarding the problem. Mr. Kempton asked if there is anything we can do to help alert people of the crossing.
Councilman Blakeman reported he had received some calls regarding the paving on Second St. Citizens wanted to know why the paving didn’t go all the way down the street.
Mr. Whaley stated he didn’t think they are finished with Second Street and believes they are looking at other possibilities.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman had no report.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson had no report.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
Pike Metropolitan Housing:
Gary Roberts from Pike Metropolitan Housing stated PMH is applying for a grant to make improvements on the Emmitt Station Apartment Complex on Wikle Dr. and asking for council’s support by Resolution. Mr. Roberts stated
the apartments are 15 years old and are in need of a lot of repair. Mr. Roberts mentioned the repairs would be windows, appliances, furnaces and the parking lot. Mr. Roberts mentioned they didn’t believe there
would be any displacement. President Reed stated he thought this would help the community and there would be no cost to the City.
Bureau of Workers Compensation:
Lisa Buckler and Bev Morris from the Bureau of Workers Compensation were present and spoke regarding programs the BWC is offering to help alleviate some of the cost associated with the City’s workers comp claims. Next
year our rate is due to go up because of our recent claims.
-BWC is offering a premium discount program that will give a 10% discount the 1st and 2nd year. The program is basically safety, prevention and claims management.
-The 2nd program is the drug free workforce program which has a 10-20% discount for participating employers.
-The 3rd program is transition work grant this grant is basically free and it helps to get injured employees back to work as quickly as possible to help cut down on time off which helps to keep the rate down.
Councilwoman Thompson asked if we could only go with one program. Mrs. Buckler stated we could use all of them if we would like and stack the discounts.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Kelly was excused.
OLD BUSINESS:
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to read Ordinance # 79-2004 by title only. Roll Call: All Aye.
Ordinance # 79-2004 (3rd Reading) – To grant the Mayor and/or Auditor of the City of Waverly to enter into a contract with American Electric Power to grant a franchise to American Electric Power to construct, maintain, and operate lines and appurtenances and appliances for conducting electricity in, over, under, and through the streets, avenues, alleys, and public places in the City of Waverly.
Councilwoman Thompson read Ordinance # 79-2004 by title only and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman mentioned when Pike Natural Gas was here they stated the gas prices would go up after the first of the year, I received my gas bill and I have been on the budget for years and my budget amount went from
$89.00 a month to $123.00 a month. Mr. Blakeman stated it is unfortunate that other cities have the luxury of gas at different rates and we have just one and have to pay what they say. Mr. Blakeman stated it puts
more of a burden on retirees, elderly and all citizens of Waverly.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution # 86-2004 (Emergency) – To express support for the Pike Metropolitan Housing Authority in their efforts to secure financial assistance for the preservation and rehabilitation of Emmitt Station Apartments, a
40 – unit affordable housing community at 148 Wikle Drive, in Waverly. Councilman Jones read Resolution # 86-2004 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it as an
emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Ordinance # 87-2004 (Emergency) – To amend Ordinance # 77-2004 to change to Mayor’s Court Administrator payroll from the Police Fund to the Mayors Court Computer Fund. Councilman Downey read Ordinance # 87-2004
in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kempton to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
AUDITOR’S REPORT:
Auditor Harvey Whaley stated he was happy to report the year to date general fund balance certainly looks better this year. In 2003 the balance was $10,680.00 and in 2004 it is $224,571.00. Mr. Whaley stated at this
point he recommends watching our finances we still have the end of the year to go and some large items still need to be paid for.
Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
NOVEMBER 4, 2004
PRESENT: President Dale Reed, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Jack Jones, Lynn Downey, and Greg Kempton. Mayor Bill Kelly and Auditor Harvey Whaley. Councilman Blakeman and Kemper were excused.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 pm with Nathan Davis leading Council and guests in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
MINUTES: Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve the minutes of the October 5, 2004 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Downey reported the income tax receipts continue to be positive and it looks as if the year end will be positive.
Mr. Downey stated the Street Dept. levy renewed and the Street Dept. should be commended for their attention to the leaves in the weeks leading to the election.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Kemper was excused.
Street Committee: Councilman Kempton reported he has received complaints regarding a pot hole at 112 S. Mulberry and he would like Dean to take a look at the problem. Mr. Kempton stated the handicap parking on
North Street is being looked at to possibly remove a handicap space that is no longer needed and someone has requested a handicap parking space.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman was excused.
Public Service Committee:
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to hire Braydon Bevens as a volunteer fire fighter. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to appoint Matt Johnson as an Auxiliary Police Officer. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to appoint Travis Holden as an Auxiliary Police Officer. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to appoint Rachel Smith as an Auxiliary Police Officer. Roll Call: All Aye.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Kelly reported Councilman Blakeman was home recovering from surgery and wanted to let him know we are thinking of him.
Mr. Kelly thanked the pole workers for their effort during the election.
Mr. Kelly stated the Budget and Wage Ordinance would be read for the 1st reading tonight and the proposals are similar to past years. The Street light technician line has been adjusted to incorporate additional traffic lights.
Mr. Kelly mentioned he will probably be taking some training in January concerning Mayor’s Court. Our Magistrate may possibly be leaving to take a position at the County level.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution # 88-2004 (dispense 2nd & 3rd) - To authorize the Mayor and Auditor to enter into an agreement with Purdom, Kaskey & Associates, Inc. to provide additional topographic surveying, final
design plans, right of way design and bid document reproduction for the City of Waverly West North Street Reconstruction Project. Councilman Downey read Resolution # 88-2004 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded
by Councilwoman Thompson to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 89-2004 (1stReading) - To provide an official endorsement of the City’s Planned “Waverly South Connector Project” and to authorize the Mayor and Auditor to submit a TRAC Project Application to
the Ohio Transportation Review Advisory Committee (TRAC). Councilman Jones read Resolution # 89-2004 in its entirety for the 1st reading.
Discussion: Economic Developer Nathan Davis stated he would have a presentation regarding this Resolution at the next council meeting.
Mr. Davis stated this is just an application. This does not mean we will receive any money. Mr. Davis mentioned some people think this road’s primary use will be for the schools, yet this road could be a great
economic boost for the City. Mayor Kelly stated it would be great if we could do this project without having to spend any money, but that is not going to happen. Mr. Davis stated this is a long term project and we
have to take baby steps.
Councilman Kempton asked if the cost could go up because we are not starting the project until 2010. Nathan stated the State is pretty liberal with their numbers yet the price could be elevated depending on the price of
gas and asphalt.
Councilman Downey asked if this would open housing development. Mr. Davis stated he envisions light commercial, light development and residential. Mayor Kelly stated we need to be prepared for future growth.
Councilman Downey stated he thinks we need to know what is going to be done with the land the schools are setting on and try to utilize land with in the City limits.
Resolution # 90-2004 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $50,000.00 from the General Fund to the Police Fund. Councilman Downey read Resolution # 90-2004 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded
by Councilman Jones to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 91-2004 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $50,000.00 from the General Fund to the Bridge & Street Fund. Councilman Kempton read Resolution # 91-2004 in its entirety and made a
motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 92-2004 (Dispense 2nd & 3rd) – To authorize the Mayor & Auditor to enter into an agreement with Val Ezell Francis Appraisals, to provide right of way and temporary easement take
appraisals for the City of Waverly West North Street Reconstruction Project. Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution # 92-2004 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve it.
Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to table Resolution # 92-2004. Roll Call: All Aye.
Discussion: Councilman Downey asked how many parcels were involved in the appraisal. Mr. Davis stated approximately 60 some are duplicates and some belong to the City. Mr. Davis stated we have made application
for $70,000.00 grant, yet the City will probably need to budget the money for 2005 because we will not receive a positive grant approval until the end of December.
Mayor Kelly stated this is a large project and needs to be completed. Mr. Francis will act as a real estate broker; he will help us to be granted easements until we are finished with the land needed for the project.
Councilwoman Thompson asked if we will be installing sidewalks. Mr. Davis stated there are no plans for that at this time.
Ordinance # 93-2004 (1stReading) – To adopt the Proposed Budget Appropriations for the year 2005. Councilman Downey read Ordinance # 93-2004 in its entirety for the 1st reading.
Ordinance # 94-2004 (1stReading) – To adopt the Proposed Wage Ordinance for the City of Waverly for the year 2005. Councilman Downey read Ordinance #94-2004 in its entirety for the 1st reading.
Discussion:
Mayor Kelly stated the proposed 2005 Wage Ordinance reflects a 2% pay increase and Mr. Kelly mentioned he would like to approve a 2 year Wage Ordinance with a 2% increase for 2006. Mayor Kelly asked that any questions or
suggestions be asked at the next meeting.
President Reed asked that the light at Victory Drive be checked because it changes every 15 seconds.
Councilman Kempton stated he is highly dissatisfied with the traffic lights.
AUDITOR’S REPORT: Auditor Harvey Whaley had no report.
Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Jones made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
NOVEMBER 16, 2004
PRESENT: President Dale Reed, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Jack Jones, Lynn Downey, Roger Kemper, and Greg Kempton. Mayor Bill Kelly and Auditor Harvey Whaley. Councilmen Blakeman and Kempton
were excused.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 pm with Mayor Bill Kelly leading Council and guests in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
MINUTES: Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve the minutes of the November 4, 2004 Regular Meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
FINANCE REPORT: Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve the October 2004 Finance Report. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Downey reported our finances are looking prosperous.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Kemper had no report.
Street Committee: Councilman Kempton was excused.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report. Mr. Jones mentioned the residents of BristolVillage are very happy with the paving.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman was excused.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to appoint Brian Reader as an Auxiliary Police Officer.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Kelly asked Council to look at Section VI of the Wage Ordinance. Mr. Kelly mentioned the wording has caused a lot of controversies and problems for the Auditor’s Office. Mr. Kelly asked if Council would allow the addition of an 11th paid Holiday, Veteran’s Day.
Mayor Kelly informed Council of the changes to be made in the fire fighters. Fire fighters will be paid the same amount for the show up hour and all hours thereafter.
Mayor Kelly reported he has received a letter of resignation from Mike Migyanko our electrical inspector effective December 31, 2004.
Mayor Kelly mentioned the Police Dept. is looking in to the Police Cruiser Program. Mr. Kelly stated the cruiser maintenance line in the budget has become quite a liability. Chief Roe explained you purchase five
cruisers at State bid price and at the end of the year you sell them all for nearly as much as you purchased them for in the first place. You will pay out of pocket for basically one cruiser.
Councilman Downey stated when we were in the program before he received a lot of complaints about having new cruisers. President Reed stated this is not a new program and we can handle the complaints.
-Waverly South Connector
Nathan Davis made a presentation on the TRAC application for the Waverly South Connector. Mr. Davis mentioned this Resolution would authorize the Auditor & Mayor to pursue funding for the project.
Mr. Davis explained the road will go from Prosperity Road to intersect Rt. 104 over Crooked Creek with a bridge, intersect with Pride Drive and US Rt. 23. Improvements will be made to 220 near the school. The acreage
on top of the hill associated with the new road may need to be rezoned for light commercial use and single family homes. The right of way may be donated to the City and the value can be put in as match money.
Mr. Davis explained the proposed financial plan for the project.
The estimated entire project cost is: $8,953,699.00
Ohio Access Rd. Program: 580,000.00
Federal Hwy Bill 4,701,233.00
Ohio TRAC 2,525,000.00
City Cost 212,466.00
Mayor Kelly mentioned of the $212,466.00, $42,000.00 was paid in 2002, and we need to take into consideration that we may have to pay a little more then we have planned.
Mr. Davis stated he feels confident in the project and the economic development that could be associated with the project. Submitting this application at this time does not mean we can’t change our minds.
Councilman Downey stated he is opposed and doesn’t see this as a transportation need.
Mayor Kelly mentioned this would be a good way to route traffic out of town and give access to the hospital, Wal-Mart and business’s on the other end of town.
Councilman Downey stated he feels we are neglecting old Waverly and putting all of the grant money into areas outside occupied Waverly. Mr. Downey stated he is willing to allow the project to proceed but if we don’t get
the Federal Funding the project should end.
President Reed stated he supports the project and feels its time Waverly looks for areas of growth for the future of Waverly.
Harvey Whaley stated we need a long term plan to improve Waverly.
OLD BUSINESS:
Resolution # 89-2004 (2nd Reading) - To provide an official endorsement of the City’s Planned “Waverly South Connector Project” and to authorize the Mayor and Auditor to submit a TRAC Project Application to
the Ohio Transportation Review Advisory Committee (TRAC). Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to read Resolution # 89-2004 by title only. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Jones read Resolution # 89-2004 by title only for the second reading.
Ordinance # 93-2004 (2ndReading) – To adopt the Proposed Budget Appropriations for the year 2005. Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to read Ordinance # 93-2004 by title
only. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Downey read Ordinance # 93-2004 by title only for the second reading.
Ordinance # 94-2004 (2ndReading) – To adopt the Proposed Wage Ordinance for the City of Waverly for the year 2005.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to read Ordinance # 94-2004 by title only. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper read Ordinance # 94-2004 by title only for the second reading.
NEW BUSINESS: There was no new business.
AUDITOR’S REPORT:
Auditor Whaley had no report.
Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Jones made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
DECEMBER 7, 2004
PRESENT: President Dale Reed, Councilmen Jack Jones, Forest Blakeman, Lynn Downey, Roger Kemper, and Greg Kempton. Mayor Bill Kelly and Auditor Harvey Whaley. Councilwoman Thompson was excused.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 pm with Councilman Jones leading Council and guests in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
MINUTES: Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve the minutes of the November 16, 2004 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
FINANCE REPORT: Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve the November 2004 finance report. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Downey reported we look as if we are in pretty good shape. We are $475,000.00 ahead of last year at this time. The General Fund balance is $275,000.00.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Downey to hire William Henson as a full time general laborer beginning Jan. 1, 2005 at start rate of $9.31 per hour.
Roll Call: All Aye.
Street Committee: Councilman Kempton had no report.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman had no report.
Mr. Blakeman thanked everyone for their recent concern and prayers. Mr. Blakeman stated he is getting along fine and has gone back to work.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to add Resolution # 100-2004 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson was excused.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
-Downtown Area:
Mayor Kelly asked Council to look at a letter dated Dec. 3rd that was mailed to the Pike Co. Commissioners regarding their recent advertisement for bids for the Old Stiffler building. The letter asked that they consider postponing the bids until the Mayor and some of the local business owners could discuss the issue. Mayor Kelly mentioned they didn’t want the building to become more rental property. Mayor Kelly stated he would like to see the downtown business owners get involved and do something nice to the downtown. Maybe put a town square, offices or parking. Mr. Kelly asked if anyone had any ideas to call his office and let him know, we are open for ideas.
Councilman Downey stated several years ago some of the downtown business owners and Council we concerned about the downtown area, it is important to let people know we don’t
want to see the area get any worse.
- Pepsi Cola:
Mayor Kelly reported an agreement has been reached with Pepsi Cola. Pepsi has agreed to donate two Pepsi concession huts, deliver Pepsi products, provide coolers, 8
score boards and installation, professional banners, and three electric score boards in exchange for the Cities commitment to sale Pepsi products from the Pepsi Huts.
Councilman Downey asked if there will be any drinking fountains. Mr. Downey stated he would like to see water fountains, in the park we need an alternative to soft drinks.
Mayor Kelly stated bottled water will be sold in the Pepsi Huts. Mayor Kelly stated he would take care of getting drinking fountains in the park. Mr. Kelly stated he would see what needed to be done to install water
fountains.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kempton to commit to selling Pepsi products in the Pepsi Huts at the NewBallPark. Roll Call: All Aye.
-Resolution # 101-2004
Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to add Resolution # 101-2004 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Mayor Kelly explained that Resolution # 101-2004 will give Val Francis the authority to start the appraisal process. Mr. Francis will be completing appraisal primarily on the South side. Mr. Kelly stated the South
Side work will give us more flexibility.
Councilman Downey stated he was apposed to the proposal at the last Council meeting but, has since educated himself regarding appraisals and now is no longer apposed.
Councilman Downey asked if there has been any progress regarding purchase of any of the old school buildings that haven’t been torn down. Mayor Kelly stated he has made contact and would like to see about working as a
middle man. Mr. Kelly mentioned the possibility of purchasing the land WestSchool sits on once the building has been torn down.
President Reed stated he thought the old school issue was a done deal and wanted to know our intentions. Mr. Kelly said he would like to at least see if it would be possible to purchase land, but we would have to sit down
and speak with someone first.
Councilman Downey stated he hoped there would be a way to use the buildings as new as they are, maybe to house the Health Dept.
Mr. Downey stated he didn’t believe the School Board explained there side very well.
OLD BUSINESS:
Resolution # 89-2004 (3rdReading) - To provide an official endorsement of the City’s Planned “Waverly South Connector Project” and to authorize the Mayor and Auditor to submit a TRAC Project Application to
the Ohio Transportation Review Advisory Committee (TRAC).
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kempton to read Resolution # 89-2004 by title only. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Jones read Resolution # 89-2004 by title only and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye. Downey – Nay, Kempton – Nay.
Discussion: Councilman Blakeman stated he would rather see the City pursue the downtown area a little more persistently, there are a lot of empty houses and we need to support the downtown businesses.
President Reed stated if you endorse this Resolution you should agree with it.
Mr. Reed mentioned we are loosing ground to Piketon; anyone who wants to build is building on Pike Hill. This Resolution may give opportunity to offer something better, a place to build nice houses. Mr. Reed stated
if you have no interest in growth we can fold the streets up downtown.
Ordinance # 93-2004 (3rdReading) – To adopt the Proposed Budget Appropriations for the year 2005.
Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to read Ordinance # 93-2004 by title only. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Downey read Ordinance # 93-2004 by title only and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
Ordinance # 94-2004 (3rdReading) – To adopt the Proposed Wage Ordinance for the City of Waverly for the year 2005.
Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kempton to read Ordinance # 94-2004 by title only. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Downey read Ordinance # 94-2004 by title only and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution # 95-2004 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $25,000.00 from the General Fund to the Police Fund. Councilman Kemper read Resolution # 95-2004 in its entirety and made
a motion, seconded by Councilman Kempton to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 96-2004 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $35,000.00 from the General Fund to the Bridge & Street Fund. Councilman Kempton read Resolution # 96-2004 in its entirety and made a
motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 97-2004 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $18,585.84 from the General Fund to the Ford Ave. Fund. Councilman Jones read Resolution # 97-2004 in its entirety and made a motion,
seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Ordinance # 98-2004 (Emergency) – To amend Ordinance # 19-2004, the amended Budget & Appropriations for 2004. Councilman Blakeman read Ordinance #98-2004 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Kemper to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Ordinance # 99-2004 (Emergency) – To amend Ordinance # 19-2004 the amended Budget & Appropriations for 2004. Councilman Downey read Ordinance # 99-2004 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Jones to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 100-2004 (Dispense 2nd & 3rd) – To authorize the Mayor and Auditor to enter into an agreement with KC Landscaping, to provide tree planting services for the City of Waverly’s Bristol
Park. Councilman Kemper read Resolution # 100-2004 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Downey to approve it. Roll Call: All Nay.
Discussion: Mayor Kelly ask if we could afford to do less. Mr. Kelly ask that the Resolution be changed to read at least $10,000.00 up to $15,000.00.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kempton to add Resolution # 102-2004 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 102-2004 (Dispense 2nd & 3rd) – To authorize the Mayor and Auditor to enter into an agreement with KC Landscaping, to provide tree planting services for the City of Waverly’s Bristol
Park. The Contract amount to be at least $10,000.00 up to $15,000.00. Councilman Kemper read Resolution # 102-2004 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Downey to approve it.
Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 101-2004 (Dispense 2nd & 3rd) – To authorize the Mayor & Auditor to enter into an agreement with Val Ezell Francis Appraisals, to provide right of way and temporary easement take
appraisals for the City of Waverly West North Street Reconstruction Project. Councilman Blakeman read Resolution # 101-2004 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Downey to approve it.
Roll Call: All Aye.
Further Discussion: Resolution # 89-2004
President Reed stated earlier in the meeting that Resolution # 89-2004 did not pass, that statement was made in error and in fact Resolution # 89-2004 did pass 4/2.
Mayor Kelly, Nathan Davis and Council discussed in detail there approval and disapproval of the passing of the above Resolution.
AUDITOR’S REPORT:
Auditor Whaley stated the General Fund balance as of this morning was $275,000.00 but after the transfers the ending balance will be $78,000.00 so its not as good as we hoped it would be at this point. Hopefully we will get
more money in this month and will be okay for the end of the year.
Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Downey to adjourn to executive session regarding a legal matter. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Downey to adjourn from executive session back into regular session. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
DECEMBER 21, 2004
PRESENT: Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Jack Jones, Forest Blakeman, Lynn
Downey and Roger Kemper. Auditor Harvey Whaley. Mayor Bill Kelly, Councilmen Dale Reed and Greg Kempton were excused.
Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to appoint Roger Kemper as the
Acting President. Roll Call: All Aye.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 pm with Nathan Davis leading Council and guests in the pledge of allegiance to
the flag.
MINUTES: Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve
the minutes of the December 7, 2004 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Downey stated he had spent some time in the Auditor’s office and was alarmed that the cash balance doesn’t reflect the tax increase. There was $378,000.00 extra expenses in the General Fund. Mr. Downey mentioned he thought we would make it to the end of the year without borrowing.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Kemper wished everyone a Merry Christmas and thanked the City employees for their hard work in the past year.
Street Committee: Councilman Kempton was excused.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman thanked the residents for the honor of serving them the past year and looks forward to serving them next year. Mr. Blakeman wished everyone a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to add Resolution # 106-2004
to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson had no report.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Kelly was excused.
Nathan Davis made the report for Mayor Kelly.
Mr. Davis reported Mayor Kelly wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Mr. Davis stated the health insurance premium will be going up for 2005.
Mr. Davis mentioned there may be a need to change policy and raise the employee portion. Mr. Davis stated he had received a letter from the Commissioners stating they respected the City and downtown business owners concerns. The commissioners will hold a meeting on Monday, January 24th at 2pm to discuss what the best use is for the property.
Councilman Downey commended the Commissioners for being cooperative and thinks it is a step in the right
direction.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution # 103-2004 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to request an “advance of taxes collected”
from the Pike County Auditor for the second half of personal property tax. Councilman Downey read Resolution
# 103-2004 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 104-2004 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $98,000.00 from the General Fund
to the Police Fund. Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution # 104-2004 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 105-2004 (Dispense 2nd & 3rd) – To authorize the re-designation of
the St. Rt. 220 truck route. Councilman Jones read Resolution # 105-2004 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 106-2004 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $9,513.64 from the
General Fund to the Second Street Fund. Councilman Blakeman read Resolution # 106-2004 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Downey asked Nathan Davis to give an overview of what is happening with the City plan.
Mr. Davis stated he has been working on future objectives for the City and redirecting the zoning code. We
need to fine tune some things with the zoning code and then take it to the City Planning Commission. Once changes are made it is forwarded to City Council for approval and once approved we will hold a public hearing.
Councilman Downey asked what the issues will be for next year. Mr. Davis stated the parcels for the old school property and the South Connector Rd. Mr. Davis mentioned we need more Council & community impact on these issues.
AUDITOR’S REPORT:
Auditor Harvey Whaley wished everyone a Merry Christmas and thanked Council for the past year.
Mr. Whaley stated the year hasn’t been to rough, but we are not where we need to be.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Downey to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
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