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2005 First Quarter
January - March
January 4, 2005
January 18 2005
February 1, 2005
February 15, 2005
March 1, 2005
March 15, 2005
PRESENT: President Dale Reed, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Jack Jones, Forest Blakeman, Lynn Downey, Roger Kemper, and Greg Kempton. Mayor Bill Kelly. Auditor Harvey Whaley was excused.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 pm with Council Clerk Melody Thompson 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 December 21, 2004 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Downey reported we ended the year in the good. The General Fund has $59,000.00. The amount was less than I hoped for a couple of months ago. We didn’t receive as many tax receipts and we spent more money.
We are currently negotiating the health insurance and we are not sure what the increase will be at this point. Health Insurance cost is going up no matter who you talk too.
Mr. Downey stated smoking and lack of fitness has a lot to do with the rising cost of insurance. Mr. Downey asked that the Mayor look into a possible discount for City employees at the YMCA. Mr. Downey stated he would like to see a program to help people quit smoking. This could be an extra cost to the City but a good investment for the future.
Mayor Kelly mentioned Councilman Downey brings up a good point. Health insurance rates are going up between 10 to 18%. Mr. Kelly stated he didn’t have a problem speaking with YMCA officials. We need to continue looking for creative ways to cut the health insurance cost.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Kemper had no report.
Mr. Kemper stated he received a call from Mark Sheridan a resident of the City of Waverly. Mr. Sheridan stated Chillicothe’s Adelphia charges are $20.00 less than Waverly’s. Mr. Sheridan called Adelphia and they gave him a $20.00 reduction on his bill.
Mayor Kelly stated he would draft a letter to Adelphia and ask for some information.
Mr. Kemper stated we need peoples opinions voiced such as this to help the people of the City.
Street Committee: Councilman Kempton had no report.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman stated he would like to see the City look into getting a Nature Works Grant to help develop the bottom end of Canal Park and maybe some work to Walnut Street Park. President Reed asked Councilman Blakeman to speak with Nathan Davis regarding the matter.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson had no report.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to appoint Daniel Justice as an Auxiliary Police Officer. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to appoint Rose Gallagher as an Auxiliary Police Officer. Roll Call: All Aye.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Kelly stated he would like everyone to remember the Kritzwiser family, do to the passing of Helen Kritzwiser.
Mr. Kelly stated a letter has been sent to the Planning Commission and we will be meeting in the near future. We need to revitalize the group and adopt some bylaws and principals to go by.
Mayor Kelly reported ODOT has made a pledge to Congressman Portman and the City for $4,000,000.00 to help fund the South Connector Road Project. This money will be to pay for up to ½ of the project not to exceed the 4 million dollars. We can use local funds or earmarks as our matching funds. ODOT has offered to take over the administration of the project for the City of Waverly. Mr. Kelly stated we are very excited about this and we hope to tap into other sources of revenue to fund this project.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution # 1-2005 (dispense 2nd & 3rd) – To move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the budget appropriations. Councilman Downey read Resolution # 1-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 2-2005 (dispense 2nd & 3rd) – To authorize the Auditor and Mayor to enter into contract for mosquito spraying with Ohio Pest Control Inc. Councilman Blakeman read Resolution #2-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
Discussion: Councilman Kempton stated he would like us to look into some better ways to control the mosquitoes. Possibly there are other treatments out there that work better. Mayor Kelly stated he would talk to Rick from Ohio Pest Control regarding the issue.
- President Reed reported there is a problem with the traffic lights at Victory Dr. and he would like someone to take a look at them. Mayor Kelly stated he would contact Tom Bales regarding the problem.
AUDITOR’S REPORT: Auditor Harvey Whaley was excused.
Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
PRESENT: President Dale Reed, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Jack Jones, Forest Blakeman, Lynn Downey, Roger Kemper, and Greg Kempton. Mayor Bill Kelly and Auditor Harvey Whaley.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 pm with Councilman Blakeman 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 January 4, 2005 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
FINANCE REPORT: Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve the December 2004 finance report. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Downey had no report.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Kemper had no report. Mr. Kemper stated he had been approached regarding the cross walk lights changing to quickly. Mr. Kemper mentioned there was an incident where children were crossing at the cross walk and the walk signal changed to don’t walk before they were able to cross completely.
Street Committee: Councilman Kempton reported he was surprised and impressed with drainage on 23 during the recent heavy rains.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman reported he spoke with Nathan Davis regarding the Nature Works Grant and it looks as if they can apply for the grant in June or July.
Councilman Blakeman asked if Adelphia had been contacted.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson had no report.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Kelly reported Leo Murphey passed away and ask that his family be remembered.
- Mayor Kelly stated during the recent heavy rains the City didn’t have any real problems. There were no roads closed due to the flood. The Fire dept. responded to out of town problems. The well heads were 5 ft. above water. The sewer plant had a much bigger job during the recent rains. Typically the sewer plant has a flow of 800,000 gallons per day, several days the flow was as large as 1.5 million gallons per day. Thanks to the upgrades to the sewer plant there was no problem handling the huge increase and raw sewage was prevented from going into the river.
-Mr. Kelly stated since receiving Mike Migyanko’s resignation as the City Electrical Inspector some research has been done and we have found Waverly charges a lot less for license than surrounding areas. Mr. Kelly mentioned he has met with Carl Looney, who has a good background in electric, regarding the position. Mayor Kelly stated he has agreed to pay Carl Looney $300.00 a month to do electrical inspections. Mr. Kelly mentioned currently Mr. Looney takes care of the fire inspections and has made a lot of improvements and he thinks Mr. Looney will work out well. Mayor Kelly stated Carl is working on the license and inspection fees.
Councilman Blakeman asked if the City would loose money paying so much more for an electrical inspector.
Mayor Kelly stated the fees are going to be revamped to accommodate the raise.
Mayor Kelly mentioned Carl will go through the step raise process with this position.
-Mayor Kelly reported he had spoke with the health insurance company regarding the increase. Mr. Kelly stated we can cut the increase in half if we increase the deductible to $500.00 and raise the office visit out of pocket from $15.00 to $20.00. Mr. Kelly mentioned he didn’t like having to do this but, we have to do what is best for the City.
Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to switch to Super Med plus 20/80 health insurance coverage. Roll Call: All Aye. Blakeman: Nay.
Mr. Kelly mentioned he has spoke with the people from Adelphia and they were unable to attend tonight’s council meeting but they would like to come and answer any questions.
Mayor Kelly stated he would speak to Tom Bales and see if he can come down and meet with council regarding the traffic lights.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution # 3-2005 (Dispense 2nd & 3rd) – To Authorize the Mayor and Auditor to advertise for bids for the construction of the “St. Rt. 335 Waterline Extension.” Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution # 3-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kempton to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
AUDITOR’S REPORT: Auditor Harvey Whaley had no report.
Councilman Jones made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to adjourn from regular session to executive session regarding a personnel issue. Roll Call: All Aye. Blakeman: Nay
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kempton to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
PRESENT: President Dale Reed, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Forest Blakeman, Lynn Downey, Roger Kemper, and Greg Kempton. Mayor Bill Kelly. Councilman Jack Jones and Auditor Harvey Whaley were excused.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 pm with Councilwoman Thompson 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 January 18, 2005 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Downey reported the January tax receipts were $237,000.00 which is slightly more than last January.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Kemper had no report.
Street Committee: Councilman Kempton had no report.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman asked if anyone has heard from Adelphia.
Mayor Kelly stated he has spoke with someone from Adelphia and they are aware that Council would like for them to come to a meeting.
Mr. Kelly stated the contract with the City and Adelphia is a non exclusive contract so we may be able to leave Adelphia. Mr. Kelly mentioned he hoped to have them at the next meeting.
Councilman Kempton stated he didn’t believe we should do more than a two year contract.
Mayor Kelly stated he would have the law director take a look at the contract.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to add Resolution # 6-2005 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to hire Chris Topping as an Auxiliary Fire fighter. Roll Call: All Aye.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Kelly asked that Councilman Kemper call a personnel committee meeting before the next council meeting on Tuesday the 15th at 6:30 pm regarding the electrical inspector position.
Mayor Kelly thanked BBS Corporation for there donation of $2000.00 for the new ball park.
Mayor Kelly mentioned that it looks as if the County Commissioners are going to work with the City and local businesses to help make sure something good is done with the old Stiffler Building.
Councilman Downey thanked the Commissioners for being so cooperative.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution # 4-2005 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $4499.86 from the General Fund to the Green Acres Fund. Councilman Downey read Resolution # 4-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 5-2005 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $1322.06 from the General Fund to Depot Road Fund. Councilman Downey read Resolution # 5-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 6-2005 (dispense 2nd & 3rd) – To authorize the Mayor and Auditor to advertise for bids for a pre-engineered metal building to cover the existing sludge storage pad and extension of the sludge pad. Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution # 6-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Downey to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
AUDITOR’S REPORT: Auditor Harvey Whaley was excused.
Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
PRESENT: President Dale Reed, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Jack Jones, Forest Blakeman, Lynn Downey, Roger Kemper, and Greg Kempton. Mayor Bill Kelly and Auditor Harvey Whaley.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 pm with Amanda Looney 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 February 1, 2005 regular meeting with corrections stated by Councilman Downey. Roll Call: All Aye.
FINANCE REPORT: Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve the January 2005 Finance Report. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Downey reported the City is looking good. The tax receipts for February so far are $94,000.00 and a year ago February’s monthly total was $62,000.00. Currently the cash balance is $300,000.00 so we are still doing very well.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Kemper stated he has received the job description for the new position of electrical inspector and it has been reviewed by Cross Management. Our first step is to create the position and approve the job description.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Downey to approve the job description for the electrical inspector.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to hire Jared Roe as a volunteer fire fighter. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to hire Josh Gillott as a volunteer fire fighter. Roll Call: All Aye.
Street Committee: Councilman Kempton had no report.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Councilman Jones addressed Council regarding concerns about parking around the new park. Mr. Jones stated he the Mayor and Mrs. Roberts had met with some of the residents of Bristol Village to discuss issues with the new park. Mr. Jones stated it was agreed that it would be wise to have restricted parking signs in the area of 7th Street and Robin. Mr. Jones asked if this could be turned over to the Street Committee. Mr. Jones mentioned this has been a major concern since the beginning of this project. Mr. Jones stated there needs to be a way of discouraging the parking, possibly a ticketed offence.
Mayor Kelly stated the area will be patrolled heavily in hopes to be a good deterrent. Mr. Kelly mentioned he appreciated Mr. Jones attending the meeting.
Mr. Jones asked again if the stop sign at Cherry St. and Third St. would be wise to remove.
President Reed placed the issue in the Street Committee.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman had no report.
Councilman Blakeman asked if anyone has heard from Adelphia.
Mayor Kelly stated he is in the process of exchanging emails. We are just waiting to see when and who we can get to come.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson had no report.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: Carma McCreary the Vice President of the Pike Arts Guild was present. Ms. McCreary stated recently they held a meeting concerning issues for space to have meetings, gallery space, workshop area and the main goal is to promote the Arts Guild. The Arts Guild holds there meeting the second Tuesday of each month at 7pm in the Bristol Village Activity Center, Arts & Crafts room. Ms. McCreary thanked Council for their opportunity to do the new City seal.
Ms. McCreary stated there current project is the Quilt barn project. There are various Counties in Ohio involved in the project.
The idea is to paint a quilt square on barns. The supplies needed are people to volunteer their barns, quilters, contributions from local businesses for funding and painting supplies. Ms. McCreary mentioned they hope to have the dogwood square completed in time for the festival and then complete five more squares. Ms. McCreary stated there will be something in the paper and applications will be available.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Kelly welcomed the 216th Battalion home, thanked them for their service and let them know their efforts are appreciated.
Mayor Kelly reported he has a proposal from Jeff Kohler who owns Cardo’s, he would like the opportunity to purchase some land behind Cardo’s. Mr. Kohler would like 20 ft. to expand the parking lot and make an entrance in the back. Mr. Kelly stated he understands it has to go up for bid and there is no guarantee he will win the bid.
Mr. Kelly thanked Mr. & Mrs. Weiss from Weiss recreation for recent fundraiser for Logan Wiseman held at there facility. Mayor Kelly thanked Ruth Teeters and everyone for there help with the fundraiser, it generated $10,000.00. Mr. Kelly mentioned Logan has been battling cancer for quite some time now three weeks ago he had a bone marrow transplant and is doing pretty well. Mr. Kelly stated he would like Logan to come to a council meeting and ask that he be remembered in prayer.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mayor Kelly mentioned they have been working on the South Connector Project for quite some time. Concerning the property owned by Randy Roe we need his help and he needs ours. We have land along the US 23 right of way and he needs to use some of that area for his restaurant parking and he has property that runs from US 23 to the creek that we need.
Councilman Kempton ask if the distance the property sets back from the road is close to 23.
Mayor Kelly stated this will allow for plenty of room for a declaration lane.
Bob Gausman mentioned this is excess land to us.
Mayor Kelly stated we would be getting more than we are giving up and he believes this will work for our benefit. Mr. Roe doesn’t have enough room for parking and may possibly have to abandon the Roadhouse idea, if we can’t agree to trade for the excess land along US 23.
Mayor Kelly stated Ordinance #7 & 8-2005 need to be tabled at this time.
Resolution # 9-2005 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $50,000.00 from the General Fund to the Police Fund. Councilman Downey read Resolution # 9-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution #10-2005 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $25,000.00 from the General Fund to the Bridge & Street Fund. Councilman Downey read Resolution # 10-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kempton to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution #11-2005 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $25,000.00 from the General Fund to the Fire Fund. Councilman Jones read Resolution # 11-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kempton to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution #12-2005 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $60,000.00 from the General Fund to the West North Street Fund. Councilman Kempton read Resolution # 12-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Ordinance # 13-2005 (Emergency) – To adopt the Amended Budget & Appropriations for the year 2005. Councilman Kemper read Resolution # 13-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Ordinance # 14-2005 (Emergency) – To amend the 2005 Wage Ordinance, Fire Fund addition of Elec. Inspector. Councilman Blakeman read Resolution # 14-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kempton to hire Carl Looney as the City Electrical Inspector at a starting rate of $250.00 per month to begin February 15, 2005. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 15-2005 (Dispense 2nd & 3rd) – To express support for Bristol Village/Bristol Court in their efforts to secure financial assistance for the preservation and rehabilitation of Bristol Court Apartments. Councilman Jones read Resolution # 15-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve it Roll Call: All Aye.
Liquor Permit:
President Reed stated we have a Liquor permit for Stephen Crabtree and I need to know what to do with it. Mr. Reed recommended a hearing.
Mr. Reed asked it to be put in the paper once it is scheduled.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kempton to request a hearing in the County seat. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 16-2005 (Dispense 2nd & 3rd) – To authorize the Mayor and Auditor to enter into a one year rental agreement beginning May 1, 2005 and ending April 30, 2006, for “Wallace” parking lot on Second Street next to the Post Office. Councilman Kemper read Resolution # 16-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
Discussion: Councilman Kempton stated he doesn’t see the need for the meters; people ditch the lot because of the meters.
Bob Gausman recommends the meters be removed.
Mr. Gausman stated we need to look at paving the parking lot on North Street.
President Reed stated Foreman Lane is pretty bad.
Request for sick leave:
Mayor Kelly stated a request has been received from police personnel wanting to take some of his sick leave when his wife has their baby. Mr. Kelly mentioned our policies and procedure allows Council to make this decision.
President Reed state it is not good policy letting persons take sick leave when they are not sick. He would be allowed to use his vacation.
Mayor Kelly stated if there were complications maybe sick leave could be used.
Councilman Kemper stated we need to set precedence.
Councilman Blakeman stated we need to look at each case individually.
AUDITOR’S REPORT: Mr. Whaley thanked Council for the transfers and for approval of the budget and wage ordinance.
Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman expressed concern regarding limited space at the City parks. Mr. Blakeman stated he has a strong objection to giving up any City park land. Mr. Blakeman mentioned he has spoke with Nathan Davis about getting a grant for the land at the bottom of Canal Park
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
PRESENT: President Dale Reed, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Jack Jones, Forest Blakeman, Lynn Downey, Roger Kemper, and Greg Kempton. Mayor Bill Kelly and Auditor Harvey Whaley.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 pm with Clerk Melody Thompson leading Council and guests in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
MINUTES: Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kempton to approve the minutes of the February 15, 2005 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Downey reported our year to date balance is $378,000.00 compared to a year ago it was $187,000.00; it is not quite doubled but a healthy increase.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Kemper had no report.
Street Committee: Councilman Kempton reported the Street Committee had a meeting prior to Council this evening. Mr. Kempton stated Bristol Village parking and stop sign removal was discussed at the meeting. Mr. Kempton reported the stop sign located at Robin and 5th Street needs to be removed it serves no real purpose. The stop sign located at Cherry St. and Third St. will remain until the something is done with the old North School and then something will be decided at that time.
Mr. Kempton stated the committee has decided to take a wait and see stance regarding the parking at the new park. Mr. Kempton mentioned one concern was the handicap parking at the new ball park, the handicap parking as it is, still requires a person to walk at least a ¼ of a mile to get to the furthest ball diamond.
Mayor Kelly stated he is are aware of the problem and there may be room at the end of the cul-de-sac to put handicap parking closer to the fields.
Councilman Kempton stated the Street Department is in need of a new dump bed truck and Dean would like to purchase it at State bid price. Mr. Kempton mentioned this would free the old truck up for Woody to use in the parks. The cost of the truck will be approx. $31,900.00. Mr. Kempton stated the Bridge & Street Fund does not have the money in their equipment line. Mr. Kempton mentioned there is two payments left one on the back hoe and one on a tractor and both are due to be paid off in February 2006. Dean would like to see about getting a loan for the truck.
Councilman Kempton made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to give Dean Knight the authority to enter into discussions with the 1st National Bank concerning a loan for a dump bed truck. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Downey stated he has a concern with people running red lights in Waverly. Mr. Downey mentioned his wife was nearly in an accident at the red light at Kroger. Mayor Kelly stated he is aware of the problem with people running red lights and feels it is something we need to have the police department target those areas.
Councilman Reed stated he is still having a problem with the traffic light at Victory Drive. Mr. Gausman stated Tom Bales is looking into the problem he has contacted Pathmasters to see if the problem can be figured out.
Councilman Kempton asked if a meeting could be set up to speak with Mr. Bales.
Mayor Kelly stated he would have his secretary contact Mr. Bales and set up a meeting.
Councilman Kempton made a motion, seconded by Councilman Downey to add Resolution # 21-2005 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman had no report.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson had no report.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to hire Rose Gallagher as a part time dispatcher at a rate of $9.16 per hour. Roll Call: All Aye.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Kelly reported he met with the District #9 supervisor and showed him the plans for 220 and the Connector Rd. and things went real smooth. Mr. Kelly mentioned he has heard from Congressman Portman and he is doing everything he can to include the 3 million we need for the project.
Mayor Kelly reported he met with YMCA concerning a City employee discount. Mr. Kelly stated most likely the plan would only be for the employee. Possibly the City would pay a portion and the employee would be responsible for the remainder.
Mayor Kelly stated recently the City was approached regarding direct deposit for City employee payroll. Mayor Kelly mentioned it would be an advantage to the City to consider.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kempton to allow the Auditors office to look further into direct deposit and implement the change. Roll Call: All Aye.
Mayor Kelly presented Council with the City of Waverly Planning Commission guidelines for reorganization. Mayor Kelly stated the guidelines would be a good way to start the reorganization.
Mayor Kelly mentioned once the reorganization is complete we will need to figure out a way to have members to represent different wards, stagger the terms of the members, and create a set of bylaws for the City Council to approve.
Councilman Downey stated he does not agree with # 3 because there are a lot of people employed by the City who have relatives in the City and that would eliminate a lot of people from being able to be on the Planning Commission.
(#3 – Planning Commission members shall not be immediate relatives of any individual on City Council or to another employee of the City.)
Councilman Kempton asked if City Employees were allowed to be a member.
Mayor Kelly stated the Charter does not allow City employees to be on the commission.
Mayor Kelly stated the wording of # 3 could be changed if Council agreed to do so.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to allow the reorganization of the City of Waverly Planning Commission and approve the new guidelines for reorganization with the change to # 3. (Planning Commission members shall not be immediate relatives of any individual on City Council or be a city employee). Roll Call: All Aye.
Mayor Kelly asked Council to look at Ordinance # 19-2005 that authorizes the increase in Pike Sanitations monthly charge, Mayor Kelly stated the amount needed to be corrected and changed to $1.00 per month instead of $1.50.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
Mark Danly and Crystal Gillum were representing Adelphia at Council regarding cable cost.
Councilman Downey asked Mr. Danly why Waverly’s cable rate is higher than Chillicothe’s rate. Mr. Danly answered saying Adelphia has a number of different rates; we look at what is needed to compete with the satellite folk. Chillicothe has 10 times the customers to Waverly 1500. Adelphia hopes at sometime to operate a single system with a single rate, but we are not there yet.
Councilman Blakeman asked what the cost of basic cable is in Chillicothe. Mr. Danly stated it is within $3.00 of Waverly cost.
Councilman Kempton stated what concerns him is there has been a 20% increase in cost and no one could give me an answer when I called Adelphia.
Mr. Danly stated the service is much better now and rates are reflecting the appetite for more programming. Councilman Kempton asked if there will be an opportunity to choose specific programming. Mr. Danly mentioned they have been petitioning to offer specific channels on an ala carte basis. We cannot offer all channels ala carte because of the cost.
Councilman Blakeman asked if the reason Chillicothe’s rates are lower is because of competition. Mr. Danly agreed.
Councilman Kemper asked why a Waverly resident’s bill was adjusted just by calling and asking why his bill was higher than Chillicothe residents.
Mr. Danly stated he believes someone lost there job in Florida due to the incident and the adjustment should not have happened.
Mr. Danly and Ms. Gillum left phone numbers where they could be reached if anyone had any problems or questions.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Ordinance # 17-2005 (Dispense 2nd & 3rd) – To establish the Waverly Fire Dept. as the inspecting authority for all residential electric inspections with the City and establish the National Electric Code as the rules referenced for said inspections and establishing fees for such inspections. Councilwoman Thompson read Ordinance # 17-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
President Reed expressed his appreciation to Mike Migyanko for his years of service as the city electrical inspector.
Resolution # 18-2005 (Emergency) – To authorize Jim McCourt to act on behalf of the City of Waverly as its authorized agent to execute all documents and in all ways act as the authorized agent relative to the Public Assistance Grant Program for FEMA-DR-1580-OH. Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution # 18-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kempton to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Ordinance # 19-2005 (1st Reading) – To authorize a $1.00 increase in residential refuse collection as proposed by Michael Migyanko dba Pike Sanitation Company. Councilman Jones read Ordinance # 19-2005 in its entirety for its 1 st reading.
Discussion: Mike Migyanko Sr. stated there has been no increase in approx. 10 years and with fuel, cost of living, and insurance it is time to request an increase.
Councilman Downey asked when the raise from $10 to $11 went into effect. Mr. Migyanko stated he believed 1995 or 1996.
Mayor Kelly stated Pike Sanitation doesn’t want to raise rates they have waited until they had too.
Councilman Kempton complimented the Pike Sanitation workers for going out of there way to do there job during road construction.
Councilman Downey asked why the rate changed from $1.50 to $1.00. Mayor Kelly stated there were some concerns with the amount of $1.50 and after about a two minute conversation Mr. Migyanko agreed to lower the rate to $1.00.
Ordinance # 20-2005 (Emergency) – To amend the Budget and Appropriations for the year 2005(increase to Bridge & Street Fund).
Councilman Downey read Ordinance # 20-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kempton to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 21-2005 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $50,000.00 from the General Fund to the Bridge & Street Fund. Councilman Kempton read Resolution # 21-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
AUDITOR’S REPORT: Auditor Harvey Whaley thanked Dean Knight for consistently staying within his budget over the years.
Councilman Kempton made a motion, seconded by Councilman Downey to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
PRESENT: Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Jack Jones, Forest Blakeman, Lynn Downey, Roger Kemper, and Greg Kempton. Mayor Bill Kelly. President Dale Reed and Auditor Harvey Whaley were excused.
Councilwoman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to appoint Councilman Downey as acting President. Roll Call: All Aye.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 pm with Tony Adams leading Council and guests in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
MINUTES: Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kempton to approve the minutes of the March 1, 2005 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
FINANCE REPORT: Councilman Jones made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve the February 2005 finance report. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Downey reported taxes are continuing to come in and believes we are in good financial shape.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Kemper thanked council for inviting Tony & Helen from the Pike County MRDD. Mr. Kemper stated last council a request for sick leave was presented and it was decided that we shouldn’t set a precedent by allowing it. Mr. Kemper stated he has been informed that council set a precedent in 1999 when family sick leave was granted to an employee after his wife’s pregnancy. Mayor Kelly asked in 1999 was council asked to allow the sick leave. Mr. Kemper stated he was not sure. Councilman Downey asked if anyone wanted to change what they agreed on at the last council meeting. All council agreed to leave it as is.
Street Committee: Councilman Kempton reported the truck traffic through town is substantial and the jake brake law is being abused. Mr. Kempton ask if we need to do something about the signs for truck traffic and enforcing the jake brake law. Mayor Kelly stated he did not know if the signs were up and thought we should contact Mr. Migyanko and ask if his trucks could use another route.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman stated several meetings ago he ask that something be done about a barn on Third and Bridge streets that is falling down and is possibly a safety hazard. Mayor Kelly stated the City doesn’t have a lot of authority except to have the Ross County Building Dept. go through the process of condemning the barn. Nathan Davis stated we could look at the dilapidated structure Ordinance. Mayor Kelly stated the site will be re visited and see if something can be done.
Councilman Blakeman mentioned the old grain site on Emmitt Ave. is still an open place and is an accident waiting to happen.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson had no report.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Kelly reported he received a press release from Congressman Portman’s office. Legislation passed the house for the 3.2 million for the Connector Road. The Legislation will go to the Senate and once passed it will go to President Bush for his signature.
* Employee membership to YMCA
Mayor Kelly asked what Council’s position is on the City employees and the YMCA membership.
Councilman Downey stated this is not just another perk for City employees. If the City employees are healthier it will lead to lower health care cost. Councilman Kempton asked if the Mayor had received any feed back from the employees. Mayor Kelly stated 60-65% of employees would like the opportunity. The majority didn’t think it would be fair unless they had a family membership. Mr. Kelly stated the rate would not be lowered yet the City would pay a portion of the single premium. Councilman Downey stated this would be a way to help the YMCA survive and help employees. Mayor Kelly mentioned this would be a one time thing; the time frame will be up to Council to decide. Mayor Kelly asked what Council would like for him to do. Council agreed to have Mayor Kelly look into the cost and get back with them.
* Proclamation MRDD Awareness Week
Mayor Bill Kelly who serves on the MRDD board and Councilman Roger Kemper who is the Asst. Superintendent of Pike Co. MRDD presented Tony Adams & Helen Grise with a proclamation, designating March as MRDD Awareness Month.
Mayor Kelly stated in 1967 Mr. Adams mother helped create the Pike Co. MRDD board with the help of Judge Bevens and without their support it would have been several years later before the board was created.
* Skate board Park
Mayor Kelly stated several days ago he received a call from Kaleb Westfall regarding a place for people to skate board. Mr. Kelly encouraged him to come to council.
There were several skate boarders and their parents present in the audience.
Mona Dixon (one of the parents) acted as there spokesperson. Mrs. Dixon expressed the need for a safe place in the City to skate board. There are several hot spots for skate boarding but there have been verbal request and police request to leave them. The children feel they have a bad reputation, they don’t want to feel unwelcome they just want to be accepted. The nearest skate park is in Lancaster. Mrs. Dixon stated she has contacted an organization who provides a City guide to start a skate park and there are also grants available. Acting President Downey placed the issue in the recreation committee and ask Nathan Davis to be involved regarding possible grants. Mayor Kelly asked that the clerk to call about insurance liability. Nathan Davis encouraged the group to get together and come up with a design and the when’s, what’s, where’s and type of equipment to present to the park director Woody Schaeffer. Mayor Kelly stated it sounds as if everyone agrees there is a possibility this would be a good thing to do, but we have to be patient, this could be a slow process, there was know money set aside this year for a skate park so maybe we can look at it for next year.
OLD BUSINESS:
Ordinance # 19-2005 (Emergency) – To authorize a $1.00 increase in residential refuse collection as proposed by Michael Migyanko dba Pike Sanitation Company.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to read Ordinance # 19-2005 by title only. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kempton read Ordinance # 19-2005 by title only for the second reading and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
NEW BUSINESS:
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to add Ordinance # 23-2005 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to add Resolution # 24-2005 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to add Resolution # 25-2005 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Jones made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to add Resolution # 26-2005 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to add Resolution # 27-2005 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to add Ordinance # 28-2005 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
ORDINANCE # 7-2005 (1st reading) – To vacate .2849 acres of permanent right of way in association with “Emmitt Avenue (US 23), in Waverly, Ohio. Councilwoman Thompson read Ordinance #7-2005 in its entirety for the 1st reading.
Councilman Jones made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to read Ordinance # 8-2005 by title only for the 1st reading. Roll Call: All Aye.
Ordinance # 8-2005 (1st Reading) – To approve a description, plat and quit claim deed granting .2849 acres to Randall Roe, in exchange for .4992 acres for the purpose of designing, constructing and maintaining a portion of the planned roadway presently referred to as “The Waverly South Connector” in Waverly, Ohio. Councilman Jones read Ordinance # 8-2005 by title only for the 1st reading.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kempton to read Ordinance # 22-2005 by title only for the 1st reading. Roll Call: All Aye.
Ordinance # 22-2005 (1st Reading) – To approve a description, plat and quit claim deed dedicating .4992 acres to the City of Waverly, OH, for the purpose of designing, constructing and maintaining a portion of the planned roadway presently referred to as: “The Waverly South Connector”, in Waverly, Ohio. Councilman Kemper read Ordinance # 22-2005 by title only for the 1st reading.
Ordinance # 23-2005 (1st Reading) - To make conduct whereby a person knowingly and willfully verbally abuses or makes derogatory remarks to a police officer or other duly authorized officer of the peace in the performance of his or her duties of their office or employment a minor misdemeanor. Further, the purpose of this ordinance is to set forth the penalties for said behavior, to wit: the maximum penalty for said behavior shall be a $100.00 fine. Councilwoman Thompson read Ordinance # 23-2005 in its entirety for the 1st reading.
Resolution # 24-2005 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $25,000.00 from the General Fund to the Bridge & Street Fund. Councilman Jones read Resolution # 24-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 25-2005 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $25,000.00 from the General Fund to the Fire Fund. Councilman Jones read Resolution # 25-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 26-2005 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $50,000.00 from the General Fund to the Police Fund. Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution # 26-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 27-2005 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $32,000.00 from the General Fund to the Recreational Complex Fund. Councilman Blakeman read Resolution # 27-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Ordinance # 28-2005 (1st Reading) – To adopt the attached “Drug-Free Work Place Policy” and “Drug-Free Work Place Program” for the departments of the City of Waverly. Councilman Kemper read Ordinance # 28-2005 in its entirety for the 1st Reading.
AUDITOR’S REPORT:
Auditor Whaley was excused.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kempton to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kempton to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.