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OCTOBER 4, 2005
PRESENT: President Dale Reed, Councilmen Jack Jones, Forest Blakeman, Lynn Downey,
Roger Kemper and Greg Kempton. Auditor Harvey Whaley. Councilwoman Thompson and Mayor Kelly were excused.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 pm with Councilman Kemper 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 September 20, 2005 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
FINANCE REPORT: Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to
approve the September 2005 Finance Report. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Downey reported the finances are doing quite well, the tax receipts for September were $30,000; in 2004 they were $24,000.00; and in 2003 they were $10,000.00. Currently our receipts are $168,000.00 ahead of last year.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Kemper reported he received a request to hire Travis Holden as a part time dispatcher. Mr. Kemper mentioned Chief Roe checked and made sure Mr. Holden was allowed to be the Mayors Court Administrator and a part time dispatcher.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Downey to hire Travis Holden as a part
time dispatcher at a pay rate of $ 9.45 per hour. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Downey to accept the resignation of part
time police officer Joseph Taylor. Roll Call: All Aye.
Street Committee: Councilman Kempton reported he has received a letter from Lisa Frost Dentistry concerning the 20 minute parking space on 3rd Street in front of her business. Mr. Kempton stated the parking space doesn’t serve the business well. Mr. Kempton mentioned if there is no problem with removing the sign he may have a Resolution at the next council.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman asked if there has been any progress on the paving of the municipal parking lot. Mr. Gausman stated the lot will be part of the overlay project unless Council has an objection. Mr. Blakeman stated previously we leased parking in that lot and asked if anyone had looked into it. Mr. Gausman stated he could not find anything that suggested that was ever done officially. Councilman Kempton stated we are asking about leasing the spaces to business owners to allow more parking on the street for customers. Mr. Gausman stated he did not have an opinion one way or the other when it comes to charging someone. President Reed stated he agrees with Mr. Gausman and understands the parking is a problem and causes people to look elsewhere when looking for business property. President Reed asked that the issue be looked into and brought back to Council.
Councilman Blakeman asked about the truck route signs.
Mr. Gausman stated he has spoken with ODOT about placing the signs and they have declined due to there busy schedule. Mr. Gausman mentioned he has contacted MP Dory out of Columbus for estimates on placement and placing the signs.
Councilman Blakeman stated he has received complaints concerning the old land mark building.
President Reed stated the owner sent a letter to the City and was supposed to have made some changes to make it more secure. Chief Roe stated the changes were made.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson was excused.
Mr. Gausman stated he was informed today that Shelly & Sands would be starting tomorrow on the overlay.
Mr. Gausman made a request that Bob Patrick be hired as the inspector for the overlay and striping project.
Councilman Kempton made a motion, seconded by Councilman Downey to hire Bob Patrick as the
inspector for the overlay and striping projects at a rate of $10.00 per hour. Roll Call: All Aye.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Kelly was excused.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution # 71-2005 (1st Reading) – Resolution in support of issue 1.(Issue 1 will create and preserve jobs, enhance education opportunities, and improve the quality of life and general well-being of people and
businesses in all areas of Ohio by improving local government public infrastructure, expanding Ohio’s research capabilities to promote product innovation, development and commercialization, and prepare economic development
sites and facilities in Ohio, and)
Councilman Kemper read Resolution # 71-2005 in its entirety for the 1st reading.
Discussion: President Reed stated Nathan Davis would be at the next meeting to explain this Resolution.
Ordinance # 72-2005 (Dispense 2nd & 3rd) – To decrease the amount of monies from $10.00 to $3.00
that comes from the $45.00 court costs from Mayor’s Court. Currently, the amount that is deducted from the $45.00 is $10.00. Said amount is placed in the Mayor’s Court Computer Fund. Councilman Downey
read Ordinance # 72-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
President Reed stated an Ordinance has been drafted for the vicious dog problem and will probably be brought to
the next meeting. Mr. Reed stated he appreciates Marie and Larry’s work on this Ordinance.
Engineer Bob Gausman stated he would like to speak regarding stop sign changes at an upcoming meeting.
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 Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Downey to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
OCTOBER 18, 2005
PRESENT: Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Jack Jones, Forest Blakeman, Roger
Kemper and Greg Kempton. Mayor Bill Kelly. Auditor Harvey Whaley, Councilmen Dale Reed and Lynn Downey were excused.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kempton to appoint Councilman Kemper
as acting Council President. Roll Call: All Aye.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 pm with Jonathon Claytor leading Council and guests in the pledge of allegiance
to the flag.
MINUTES: Councilman Jones made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve
the minutes of the October 4, 2005 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Downey was excused.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Kemper had no report.
Street Committee: Councilman Kempton stated he has spoken with Bob Gausman and the municipal parking lot has been paved and the parking blocks are to be ordered. Mr. Kempton mentioned the manhole risers are to be ordered for 2nd street. Mr. Kempton stated they are still working on getting the signage up for the truck route.
Councilman Kempton made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to add Ordinance # 80-2005 to
the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman mentioned the need for updates to the sound system. Mayor Kelly stated a young man who takes care of the schools sound system will be here tomorrow. Mr. Kelly mentioned this will be a substantial investment but needs to be done in order to keep the council on air.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson had no report.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kempton to appoint Dane Gilbert as an
Auxiliary Police Officer. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to appoint Mark Anglemeyer as an
Auxiliary Police Officer. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kempton to accept the resignation of
Mike Blair as a Part time Police Officer. Roll Call: All Aye.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Kelly reported on Thursday October 20th there will be a private preview from 5-7 at the Pike County Arts Guild 211 N. Market St.
* Frank Perry, Jeff Allen and Barbara Early of the Planning Commission were present.
Mayor Kelly mentioned he appreciates their willingness to serve.
Frank Perry gave the Planning Commission’s quarterly report.
Mr. Perry stated they have completed the draft text for the Comprehensive Plan. There are five components to the Comprehensive Plan and they are currently working on the second component which is the Master Plan Map. The third component is the City Zoning Ordinance. The fourth component is the revised Subdivision Regulations. The fifth component is Capitol Improvement Report. Mr. Perry stated the report is tailored for a 10 year plan and is to be adjusted yearly. Mr. Perry mentioned the minutes and proposed plans are available to those who would like to see them and they are also available on the Cities website.
OLD BUSINESS:
Resolution # 71-2005 (2ND Reading) – Resolution in support of issue 1.
(Issue 1 will create and preserve jobs, enhance education opportunities, and
improve the quality of life and general well-being of people and businesses in all areas of
Ohio by improving local government public infrastructure, expanding Ohio’s research
capabilities to promote product innovation, development and commercialization, and
prepare economic development sites and facilities in Ohio, and) Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kempton to read Resolution # 71-2005 by title only for the second reading. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Jones read Resolution # 71-2005 by title only for the second reading.
Discussion: Nathan Davis explained Issue 1 to Council. Mr. Davis stated Issue 1 covers three
programs.
The State Capitol Improvement Plan which has generated 4.5 million dollars for the 11 counties in southern Ohio for grants and 0% loans that has been used for roads, bridges, waste water treatment and water systems. The City of Waverly has obtained almost 2 million dollars from this program since 1987 which has been used for projects such as: Ford Ave., Depot Rd., Green acres, and the new water tower. Mr. Davis stated the sell of General obligation bonds will generate 3.5 billions dollars in the next 10 years for this Issue.
The second component of the issue will generate 500 million dollars in the next 7 years to provide money that
could be used for research at University and private firms.
The third component is Job Ready and the issue will generate 150 million dollars in the next 7 years to
provide grant monies for Counties, Cities and Townships to prepare sites to be ready for development such as private manufactures, large business also for clean up, water and sewer lines anything necessary to prepare a site for
future development.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution # 73-2005 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $87,000.00 from the General Fund to
the West North Street Fund.
Councilman Blakeman read Resolution # 73-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Jones to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 74-2005 (Emergency) – To adopt the Ohio Revised Code sections 955.1 and 955.22 into the Waverly
City Ordinances. (Vicious Dog laws) Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kempton to read Resolution # 74-2005 by title only. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution # 74-2005 by title only and made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Jones to approve it as emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Ordinance # 75-2005 (Dispense 2nd & 3rd) - To amend Ordinance #
72-2005 which decreased the amount of monies from $10.00 to $3.00 that comes from the $45.00 court costs from Mayor’s Court.
Currently, the amount that is deducted from the $45.00 is $10.00. Said amount is placed in the Mayor’s Court Computer Fund. THE COURT COSTS ARE ACTUALLY $50.00. Councilman Kempton read Ordinance # 75-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve it.
Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 76-2005 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $50,000.00 from the
General Fund to the Bridge & Street Fund. Councilman Jones read Resolution # 76-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 77-2005 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $50,000.00 from the General
Fund to the Police Fund. Councilman Blakeman read Resolution # 77-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Ordinance # 78-2005 (1st Reading) – To adopt the Proposed Budget Appropriations for the year 2006. Councilwoman Thompson read Ordinance # 78-2005 in its entirety for the 1
st Reading.
Discussion: Mayor Kelly explained the changes to the budget. Mr. Kelly stated the Complex line
reflects the amount needed for the annual loan payment, which we receive yearly donations from local businesses to cover the payment. The Green Acres and Depot Road lines are also for payments. Mr. Kelly mentioned
the substantial cut in the transfers from the General Fund to the Police Fund. The Police Dept. is going to try to be more efficient and handle there budget without quite as much transfer money.
The Nature Works Fund has been budgeted with $40,000.00. Mr. Kelly mentioned when you apply for a Nature works grant and receive it you have to pay for the project up front and then be reimbursed 75% of your project cost. Mayor Kelly stated a skateboard park is being looked in to at this time, or as far as the grant would take us in the build of a skate board park.
Mayor Kelly stated $95,000.00 has been budgeted for transfer to the Fire Fund for 2006.
Ordinance # 79-2005 (1st Reading) – To adopt the Proposed Wage Ordinance for the City of Waverly for the year 2006.
Councilman Kempton read Ordinance # 79-2005 in its entirety for the 1st reading.
Ordinance # 80-2005 (Emergency) – To remove the “20 minute parking” sign that is located at 100
E. Third Street, Waverly, Ohio. This Ordinance intends to promote and maintain the public safety, well-being and convenience of the City of Waverly by regulating the parking of vehicles at this particular place. Councilman
Jones read Ordinance # 80-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kempton to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to allow the City buildings
to be used as poling locations. Roll Call: All Aye.
AUDITOR’S REPORT: Auditor Harvey Whaley was excused.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to pay the bills.
Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kempton to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
NOVEMBER 1, 2005
PRESENT: President Dale Reed, Councilmen Jack Jones, Forest Blakeman, Lynn
Downey. Mayor Bill Kelly and Auditor Harvey Whaley. Councilwoman Joyce Thompson and Councilmen Roger Kemper and Greg Kempton were excused.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 pm with Councilman Jack Jones 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 18, 2005 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Downey reported he spoke with the Tax Dept. and we have received $281,000.00 more in Oct. 2005 than in Oct. 2004. Mr. Downey mentioned we are $168,000.00 ahead of last year’s receipts. Mr. Downey stated Piketon’s new income tax is cutting into our revenues about $3,000.00 for October and we will continue to lose all next year. Mr. Downey mentioned the tax receipts are at a peak and we will probably be a lot less sumptuous next year.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Kemper was excused.
Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to hire Alice Grey as a part time
dispatcher at a starting rate of $9.17 per hour. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Jones made a motion, seconded by Councilman Downey to hire Nathan Francis as a street
laborer at a starting rate of $ 10.28 per hour. Roll Call: All Aye.
Street Committee: Councilman Kempton was excused.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman had no report.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson was excused.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
* Sharon Manson with the Jingle Bell Committee addressed Council to request street closure for the Tractor
show/Car bike show and to ask for no parking along the parade route.
Street Supt. Dean Knight is going to speak with Bob Gausman concerning the closing of a portion of the truck
route and permission from ODOT.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Downey to allow Market Street to be
closed for the JB Tractor show with permission from ODOT and to enforce no parking along the parade route. Roll Call: All Aye.
* Carma McCreary with the Pike County Arts Guild thanked Council for allowing her to speak and thanked the
community for coming out to the preview.
Ms. McCreary stated they have over 50 members and the gallery and gift shop are located at 211 N. Market St. Ms. McCreary mentioned if anyone can see the potential to help them it would be greatly appreciated.
Councilman Downey asked if art lessons for children will be given.
Ms. McCreary stated they would like to offer lessons if there was someone interested in giving them.
Mr. Downey asked about funding for low income families to have the opportunity to take art lessons and the
possibility of the City budgeting funds for the purpose.
Ms. McCreary stated she would present a proposal to Council for a donation.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Kelly reminded everyone of Candidates Night at Bristol Village on Thursday at 7:30 pm.
OLD BUSINESS:
Resolution # 71-2005 (3RD Reading) – Resolution in support of issue 1.(Issue 1 will create and preserve jobs, enhance education opportunities, and improve the quality of life and general well-being of people and
businesses in all areas of Ohio by improving local government public infrastructure, expanding Ohio’s research capabilities to promote product innovation, development and commercialization, and prepare economic development
sites and facilities in Ohio, and) Councilman
Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to read Resolution # 71-2005 by title only for the 3rd reading. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman read Resolution # 71-2005 by title only and made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Jones to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
Ordinance # 78-2005 (2ND Reading) – To adopt the Proposed Budget Appropriations for the year 2006.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to read Ordinance # 78-2005 by title only for the 2nd reading. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Downey read Ordinance # 78-2005 by title only for the 2nd reading.
Ordinance # 79-2005 (2ND Reading) – To adopt the Proposed Wage Ordinance for the City of Waverly for the year 2006.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to read Ordinance # 79-2005 by title only for the 2nd reading. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Jones read Ordinance # 79-2005 by title only for the 2nd reading.
Discussion:
Councilman Downey mentioned the possibility of increasing the pay of the Mayor. Mr. Downey stated it will
be hard to find a Mayor to put in as much time as is needed and only make $12,000.00 a year as a part time Mayor.
President Reed mentioned he feels Council needs a raise.
NEW BUSINESS:
We were unable to act on any new business due to the lack of enough Council to vote on Resolutions and Ordinances.
A special meeting is scheduled for Thursday November 3, 2005 at 5:00 pm to read and vote on Ordinance # 81-2005
and Resolution # 82-2005.
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 Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Downey to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
NOVEMBER 3, 2005 SPECIAL MEETING
PRESENT: President Dale Reed, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Jack Jones,
Forest Blakeman, Lynn Downey, Roger Kemper and Greg Kempton.
Ordinance # 81-2005 (Emergency) – To amend Ordinance # 13-2005 the Amended Budget
Appropriations for the year 2005. Councilman Kemper read Ordinance # 81-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution
# 82-1005 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to make an advance from the General Fund to the Fire Fund. Councilman Kempton read Resolution # 82-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kempton to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
NOVEMBER 15, 2005
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 Councilman Jones to approve the
minutes of the November 1, 2005 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES: Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Jones to approve the minutes of the November 3, 2005 Special Meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
FINANCE REPORT: Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to
approve the October 2005 finance report. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Downey reported the General Fund has a balance of $451,000.00 and with that number you would assume we are financially in good shape.
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 made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to hire Ryan Williams as a full time laborer in the Parks & Recreation Dept. at a starting rate of $9.31 per hour.
Roll Call: All Aye Downey – Nay, Kemper – Abstain.
Discussion: Mayor Kelly stated the Police budget has been cut $150,000.00 and we are hiring a person, this
will put a bad taste in people’s mouth. Councilman Kempton stated we knew we were going to need someone, we have talked on and off about it. Mayor Kelly asked that Mr. Schaeffer speak with the committee concerning the hire.
Councilman Downey questioned the need for hiring a full time person at this time. Mr. Downey stated he
would like to see Woody at Council. Mayor Kelly mentioned the past spring and summer they have done a good job.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson had no report.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Kelly stated the need to go into executive session following council
concerning personnel matters in the Police and Water Dept. and there may be action taken following the session.
OLD BUSINESS:
Ordinance # 78-2005 (3rd Reading) – To adopt the Proposed Budget Appropriations for the year 2006. Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to read Ordinance # 78-2005 by title only. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper read Ordinance # 78-2005 by title only and made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Downey to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
Discussion: Councilman Kempton asked if the skateboard park is going to be built if we get the Nature
Works grant. Mayor Kelly stated if we are unable to build the skate park we will try to find another project to utilize the funds.
Mayor Kelly stated the approximate cost for insurance for a skate park is $2000.00 a year and the amount
is subject to change. Mayor Kelly stated there is a lot to consider before a decision is made concerning a skate park.
Ordinance # 79-2005 (3rd Reading) – To adopt the Proposed Wage Ordinance for the City of Waverly for the year 2006. Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to read Ordinance # 79-2005 by title only. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Downey read Ordinance # 79-2005 by title only and made a motion, seconded by
Councilwoman Thompson to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
Discussion: Mayor Kelly recommended a 3% raise across the board considering Council is being so generous.
President Reed stated anytime a Dept. head comes to Council to request someone be hired, if they prove the need or feel the need we usually hire. Mr. Reed mentioned it is important for Council to appear unified and he doesn’t like division. Mr. Reed stated we do not need to go overboard everyone would like to see a pay raise given. Councilman Downey stated he doesn’t like to make rash decisions and feels giving a raise needs to be considered further before making a final decision. Auditor Whaley stated if a percentage raise is given the employees who make $40,000.00 a year get double the raise an employee who make $20,000.00. Mr. Whaley mentioned if a raise is going to be given it should be a flat amount for everyone.
Councilman Kempton stated most companies have to try to fix wages so the gap doesn’t continue to widen.
NEW BUSINESS:
Ordinance # 83-2005 (Emergency) – To protect the safety, health and well-being of the citizens of the City of
Waverly by limiting the keeping of animals in the City’s limits and curtailing the stray animals that are running at large in the City of Waverly. Councilman Jones read Ordinance # 83-2005 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 had no report.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Downey to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to adjourn from Regular Session to
Executive session concerning personnel matters in the Police & Water Depts. Roll Call: All Aye Blakeman – Nay.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to adjourn from Executive
session to Regular session. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Downey to amend the previous motion to
adopt the Wage Ordinance to read as follows in Section II under probationary periods second paragraph: The department heads with the approval of the Mayor shall have the authority to place a promoted and/or reclassified
employee at the start/middle/top of the respective pay scale if said employee has worked for him or her for a period in excess of 6 months. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
DECEMBER 6, 2005
PRESENT: President Dale Reed, Councilmen Jack Jones, Forest Blakeman, Lynn Downey and
Roger Kemper. Mayor Bill Kelly and Auditor Harvey Whaley. Councilwoman Joyce Thompson and Councilman Greg Kempton were excused.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 pm with Dennis Cunningham leading Council and guests in the pledge of allegiance
to the flag.
MINUTES: Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Downey to approve the
minutes of the November 15, 2005 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
FINANCE REPORT: Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to
approve the November Finance Report. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Downey reported the City is continuing to do well and has collected $200,000.00 more in income tax this year than last year.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Kemper had no report.
Mr. Kemper mentioned pot holes that need to be addressed in the Alley between the Teeters & Downing
residence on 1st Ave.
Street Committee: Councilman Kempton was excused.
Councilman Blakeman stated he is concerned about two Resolutions that are on the agenda that have to do with
stop sign removal and placement. Mr. Blakeman stated he feels the issue should be brought to the committee for review prior to being placed on the agenda.
Mr. Blakeman questioned Time Warner taking over the Adelphia contract.
Mr. Blakeman asked if Time Warner has the right to take over a contract without negotiating it with Council. Mr. Blakeman mentioned he understands the cable bill will be taking a jump in January. Mayor Kelly stated the contract we have is non exclusive and basically they only have the right to use our utility lines.
Councilman Blakeman stated he spoke with the members of his committee concerning the money for the Arts Guild
and Councilman Kempton and I feel the guild should pursue a grant instead of requesting money from Council. Councilman Blakeman stated the most money he can ever remember donating was $500.00.
Mr. Blakeman stated he does not agree with giving $5000.00.
Councilman Downey stated he would like to hear from the other Council members on the committee.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman had no report.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson was excused.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Kelly reported information is being collected to compare insurance quotes.
Mayor Kelly mentioned the problems with the traffic lights and signals are probably going to require us to spend
a little money now to save a lot of money later.
Mr. Gausman stated he would like to change the traffic lights to LED lights.
The lights are guaranteed to last 5 years in place of using a light that last 1 or 2 years. The bucket truck rental is $150.00 each time we need to replace lights. The approximate cost is $20,000.00 for the lights plus labor.
President Reed questioned the timers and trip switches. Mr. Gausman stated Path master’s was here and
worked on the system and we are hopeful that traffic is moving better.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution # 84-2005 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to advance $25,250.00 back to the General Fund
from the Fire Fund. Councilman Downey read Resolution # 84-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 85-2005 (1st Reading) – To assist the movement of traffic and provide for the safety of vehicle users.
Councilman Kemper read Resolution # 85-2005 in its entirety for the 1st reading.
Discussion: Mr. Gausman stated he received a letter requesting the stop sign change from Chief Roe and
Fire Chief Randy Armbruster. The safety director was requested to be at the next meeting.
Resolution # 86-2005 (Emergency) – To assist the movement of traffic and provide for the safety of
vehicle users. (Remove Stop sign 3rd & Cherry St.) Councilman Kemper read Resolution # 86-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve it as an emergency.
Roll Call: All Aye.
Ordinance # 87-2005 (Emergency) – To amend Ordinance #13-2005 the Amended Budget Appropriations
for the year 2005. (Increase Gen. Fund) Councilman Downey read Ordinance # 87-22005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Discussion: Mr. Whaley stated we received more inheritance tax than we budgeted. Mr. Whaley
recommended the money be used to purchase new cruisers for the Police Dept. and one of the better of the old cruisers to be given to the Parks and Engineer Dept.
Mayor Kelly stated this would allow us to start the cruiser program without borrowing money and this will save the City a substantial amount of money in repair cost.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Downey to purchase cruisers for the
Police Dept. with the money received from inheritance tax. Roll Call: All Aye.
AUDITOR’S REPORT: Mr. Whaley proposed a wage increase of $.25 per hour for all
eligible employees to begin in 2006 with the exception of the Police Dept. because they are in negotiations to approve a union contract. Mr. Whaley stated the cost would be approximately $25,000.00 including fringe.
Mr. Whaley stated with the new quotes for health insurance he is hopeful for lower cost.
Councilman Downey stated he doesn’t feel the City should give a raise and pay for an increase in health
insurance. Mr. Downey mentioned he doesn’t feel our income tax should be used to raise benefits.
Mayor Kelly mentioned there may be a need to tweak the benefit package to help with cost. Auditor Whaley
stated the General Fund balance is $494,000.00. Mayor Kelly stated we are a lot better off than we have been in the past but our carry over should be 1million.
Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Downey to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
DECEMBER 20, 2005
PRESENT: Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Jack Jones, Forest Blakeman, Lynn
Downey, Roger Kemper and Greg Kempton. Mayor Bill Kelly and Auditor Harvey Whaley. Council President Dale Reed was excused.
Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to appoint Councilman Kemper as
acting Council President. Roll Call: All Aye. Kemper: Nay.
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 Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve
the minutes of the December 6, 2005 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
*****Mr. Ralph Williamson with Community Benefits spoke to Council concerning the upcoming renewal of the City
Employees health insurance. Mr. Williamson spoke of the original renewal having a 30% increase and he was able to get the increase lowered to a 7.5%. Mr. Williamson mentioned the prescription drug portion of the
insurance is the fastest growing.
He stated increasing the deductible to $1,000.00 would save the City $5,000.00 in premiums. Mr. Williamson passed out new renewal sheets and explained the different types of plans and how they could benefit the City.
Mayor Kelly stated he is prepared to recommend increasing the deductible to prevent employees from paying more
in a monthly premium. Mr. Kelly mentioned if we go a different route which increases what the City pays there is a good chance employees will have to pay more.
Auditor Whaley stated he would like to see Community Benefits in with applications for renewal long before they
are due, Mr. Whaley mentioned he wasn’t happy with getting numbers for renewal just a few days prior to Council and then not having the opportunity to look over the numbers.
Mr. Williamson agreed to provide applications for renewal by Nov. 1, 2006 and mentioned he planned to have employee meeting regarding the plan changes.
Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to accept the Super Med plus
2080-1000 insurance plan with Community Benefits. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 92-2005 (Emergency) – To accept the insurance proposal for Health Insurance for the City of
Waverly. Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution # 92-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Downey to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye. Blakeman: Abstain.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Downey had no report.
Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to add Resolution # 93-2005 to
the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye. Kempton & Blakeman: Nay.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Kemper had no report.
Councilman Kemper mentioned he would like to see the personnel committee meet after the New Year and investigate
hiring a Human Resource director or assistant.
Mr. Kemper stated there is not a lot of planning in the area of City employment. He mentioned most municipalities have one and he feels this will better serve the citizens of the community.
Street Committee: Councilman Kempton stated the traffic lights seem to be working better. Mr. Kempton mentioned during the last meeting it was stated “LED lights are guaranteed for 5 years”. Mr. Kempton stated in his experience LED lights typically last in excess of 10 years.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman reported the Recreation Committee met with Carma McCreary from the Pike Arts Guild this evening prior to the meeting. Mr. Blakeman mentioned they discussed the proposal that had been received from the Arts Guild. Mr. Blakeman stated the Parks & Recreation Fund has a balance of $1091.00. Mr. Blakeman stated the committee would be willing to donate $1000.00 to the Arts Guild. Mr. Blakeman stated Ms. McCreary said $1000.00 would be the least amount they would need at this time. Councilman Blakeman stated in April or May the committee would like to revisit the issue and decide if there is any money available to donate for a summer arts program.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion to donate $1000.00 to the Pike Arts Guild – motion failed due to
a lack of a second.
Discussion:
Councilman Downey stated he doesn’t feel it is appropriate to entertain a motion when there is a Resolution on
the agenda pertaining to the same issue.
Councilman Blakeman disagreed stating he doesn’t feel a Resolution should have been drawn up prior to having a committee meeting to discuss what is best. Acting President Kemper asked Council to consider motions together to give everyone plenty of time to express their view points in a cordial and orderly discussion.
Councilman Kempton stated after the April tax receipts are received we would like to consider donating money to
the Pike Arts Guild for the summer Arts Program.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson had no report.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Kelly stated tonight is Councilman Downey’s last official night of
legislation. Mr. Kelly stated he and the Dept. heads got together and had a picture made to let Mr. Downey know how much all of his hard work has been appreciated.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: Economic Developer Nathan Davis was present in the
audience to discuss the upcoming Nature Works Grant deadline.
Mr. Davis distributed Memo’s to Council concerning the deadline which is Feb. 1, 2006. Mr. Davis requested prior to Jan. 3, 2006 the parks & recreation director and the parks & recreation subcommittee meet to discuss and decide what type of park project the City will be requesting grant funds for in 2006. Acting President Kemper asked Councilman Blakeman to take care of setting up the meeting.
OLD BUSINESS:
Resolution # 85-2005 (2nd Reading) – To assist the movement of traffic and provide for the safety of vehicle users. (Stop sign Mkt. & 3rd St.) Councilman Jones made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kempton to read Resolution # 85-2005 by title only. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Jones read Resolution # 85-2005 by title only for the 2nd reading.
NEW BUSINESS:
Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kempton to skip to Resolution # 93-2005.
Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 93-2005 (Emergency) – To allow the Auditor to budget $5,000.00 in the 2006 Amended
Budget & Appropriation for the Pike Arts Guild. Councilman Downey read Resolution # 93-2005 in its entirety and made a motion to accept it as an emergency – motion failed due to a lack of a second.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kempton to donate $1000.00 to the Pike
Arts Guild and revisit the issue in April 2006. Roll Call: All Aye.
Discussion: Mayor Kelly stated the Arts Guild has accomplished a lot in the last few months.
Councilman Kempton stated the Arts Guild is an excellent program and he doesn’t want to see them fail. Mr. Kempton mentioned the donation should get them through until we can consider a donation again in the spring for
summer programs. Mr. Kempton stated the Guild has everything together they have bylaws, financial records, insurance and back ground checks.
Acting President Kemper stated he feels we should look at the issue before us; set personal feelings aside
consider the request from the Arts Guild on their own merits.
Mr. Kemper stated we need to consider this objectively and see how it can impact the youth of our community. Mayor Kelly stated this is similar to funding ball fields and skate board parks.
Margaret Maloy an art teacher from Waverly Intermediate was present in the audience and read a letter concerning
the need and importance of additional artistic outlets for our youth. Ms. Maloy also read a letter prepared by April Deacon the Waverly High School Art teacher.
Councilman Downey stated the Market Arts Center is an economic incentive for Waverly to have when
entertaining executives for Waverly as a workplace and how it fits the needs of a family. The executives look at Chillicothe and Portsmouth because they have Art museums. Mr. Downey mention the City spends 1 million on a
ball park and we have given nothing to the arts. Mr. Downey stated he is quite satisfied with $1000.00.
Councilman Kemper stated he would like to see Pike County loose the designation as # 1 county with teen
pregnancy. Mr. Kemper mentioned he hopes the Art Guild’s programs will keep children in a good constructive project.
Councilman Blakeman asked if Nathan Davis could find out if there are any grants available for the Arts Guild.
Mayor Kelly stated if Nathan knows of any he is sure you can count on him to help, but we have to remember Nathan is only permitted to work on official grants for the City.
Mr. Davis stated if the Arts Guild and the City plan and cooperate together we can look into a grant from the
Ohio Arts Council and possibly instead of a donation, the City might provide the match money for the grant.
Ordinance # 88-2005 (Dispense 2nd & 3rd) – To amend Ordinance #
39-2005 which approved the by-laws for the Waverly Municipal Planning Commission. Councilman Jones read Ordinance # 88-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 89-2005 (Emergency) –To authorize the Auditor to transfer $35,000.00 from the General Fund to
the Fire Fund. Councilman Kempton read Resolution # 89-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Downey to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 90-2005 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $100,000.00 from the General Fund to
the Police Fund. Councilman Blakeman read Resolution # 90-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Ordinance # 91-2005 (Emergency) – To amend Ordinance # 13-2005 the Amended Budget
Appropriations for the year 2005. Councilman Downey read Ordinance # 91-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Mr. Blakeman stated he looks
forward to serving the citizens of Waverly next year.
AUDITOR’S REPORT:
Auditor Whaley stated the General Fund has a balance $353,000.00. Mr. Whaley mentioned that is pretty good
yet, we still have some bills to pay before the end of the year. Mr. Whaley stated this is the 1st year we have been in a favorable position financially in a long time. Mr. Whaley stated he wishes Councilman Downey could be here next year to help him spend all this money. He wished Lynn the best and stated it has been enjoyable serving with him.
Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Aye.
Mayor Kelly stated Councilman Downey has been wonderful at sparring conversations during meetings and it has
been great for Council, he mentioned Councilman Downey has always spoken openly and he hopes Council can continue to speak that way.
Councilman Downey stated the past 8 ½ years has been great working with everyone. Mr. Downey shook
everyone’s hand and thanked them personally.
Councilman Kemper stated you can judge a person by their family and Mr. Downey has a wonderful family.
Councilman Kemper mentioned Lynn has been a role model to all of us on various levels.
Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
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