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2005 Third Quarter
July - September
July 5, 2005
July 19, 2005
August 4, 2005
August 16, 2005
September 6, 2005
September 20, 2005
PRESENT: President Dale Reed, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Jack Jones, Lynn Downey, Roger Kemper and Greg Kempton. Mayor Bill Kelly and Auditor Harvey Whaley. Councilman Forest Blakeman was 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 Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve the minutes of the April 5, 2005 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Downey reported June’s receipts were not Large only $23,000.00 and a year ago they were $32,000.00 and 2 years ago $12,000.00. Our year to date is still $216,000.00 ahead of last year.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Kemper had no report.
Street Committee: Councilman Kempton reported the Street Committee met to discuss the motorized scooter issue. Mr. Kempton mentioned they have received information from Chillicothe and Portsmouth concerning the issue. Councilman Kempton stated both Chillicothe and Portsmouth have Ordinances governing the use of motorized scooters and in Portsmouth the wording could contain skateboards. Each City has different regulations such as; anyone under 18 must wear a helmet, prohibiting riding in downtown area, have to have a license if it’s motorized etc. Mayor Kelly stated he would take the information and give it to our law director.
Councilman Kempton stated he has spoke with Bob Gausman (City Engineer) about creating a parking space for the Humane Society and improving parking in the area. Mr. Kempton mentioned the possibility of Mr. Gausman looking at the situation and coming back to Council with a recommendation. Mayor Kelly stated with Councils permission he would be willing to speak with the bank to see if a deal could be worked out with a space in their lot or with someone with a private lot. President Reed stated he didn’t see a problem with Mayor Kelly pursuing the issue.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman was excused.
Mayor Kelly stated there have been a couple instances at Bristol Park concerning children riding scooters, bikes and skateboards recklessly. Mr. Kelly mentioned a few weeks ago a child was hit. Parents want something done about this. Mayor Kelly asked Council to think about the problem and try to come up with a solution. Mr. Kelly mentioned we have until next season to take action on this issue.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to appoint Carl Looney as an Auxiliary Police Officer. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to appoint Heather Dunseith as an Auxiliary Police Officer. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilwoman Thompson questioned the information received from Pike Natural Gas Company. Mayor Kelly stated he is going to review the information and send it to the law director to get her advice on the matter.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: Chris Mason from the Pike County Humane Society addressed Council to ask for a donation for the upcoming free spay and neuter clinic to be held on July 16th & 17th.
Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to donate $250.00 to the Pike County Humane Society for the July 16th & 17th Spay and Neuter Clinic. Roll Call: All Aye.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Kelly thanked Woody Schaeffer and his crew for taking care of all the parks and Mr. Kelly thanked Council for allowing him the manpower to get the job done.
Mayor Kelly reported there was a minor problem at the old Stiffler building, part of the roof fell in, no one was hurt and there was no damage to surrounding buildings. Councilman Downey asked when the building is to be torn down. Mayor Kelly stated he isn’t sure there is a concern regarding the crime committed behind the building and the Prosecutors office has to make certain it is okay to bring the building down.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution # 51-2005 (Emergency) – To create an Enterprise Fund for the St. Rt. 335 Waterline Extension Project. Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution # 51-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Downey to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Ordinance # 52-2005 (Emergency) – To amend Ordinance # 13-2005 the Amended Budget Appropriations for the year 2005. (Water Dist. Loan for $22,000.00) Councilman Downey read Ordinance # 52-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 53-2005 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $45,000.00 from the General Fund to the Bridge & Street Fund. Councilman Kemper read Resolution # 53-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 54-2005 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $50,000.00 from the General Fund to the Police Fund. Councilman Jones read Resolution # 54-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Ordinance # 55-2005 (Emergency) - To adopt a Tentative Tax Budget for 2006. Councilman Kempton read Ordinance # 55-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
* Mayor Kelly stated we need to go into executive session concerning a police personnel matter after the meeting.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to allow the City buildings to be used as poling locations on Aug. 2nd and change the 1st meeting in August to August 4th. Roll Call: All Aye.
AUDITOR’S REPORT:
Auditor Harvey Whaley reported the income tax receipts are $200,000.00 ahead of last year’s receipts but the schools have received $110,000.00 of the increase. Mr. Whaley mentioned he spoke with Becky at Waverly City Schools and she was okay with us paying late and she was very happy to receive the last of the amount we owed. Mayor Kelly stated he appreciates the school district being patient.
Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson to adjourn to executive session concerning police personnel. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to adjourn from executive session to regular session. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kempton 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, and Lynn Downey. Mayor Bill Kelly and Auditor Harvey Whaley. 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 Councilwoman Thompson to approve the minutes of the April 5, 2005 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
FINANCE REPORT: Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve the June 2005 Finance Report. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Downey reported the finances are moving along as predicted we have received $230,000.00 in income tax and the tax dept. expects to receive another $100,000.00 this month. After tonight’s transfers we will have a balance of $203,000.00. We are doing a lot better than we used too.
Councilman Downey asked that the citizens of Waverly voice their opinions on whether or not there should be a 1 mill levy for the Police Dept. put on the November ballot. Mr. Downey stated soon the Mayor Kelly will be starting negotiations with three separate unions in the Police Dept. Mr. Downey stated the levy would probably bring in about $80,000.00 per year or perhaps a little more. This would help some yet currently the Police Dept. is budgeted $600,000.00 in transfers.
Mayor Kelly stated when he and Harvey prepare the budget next year we have a lot of things to take into consideration and our outstanding debt is one of them. Mayor Kelly mentioned as a municipality he doesn’t know if we are going to be able to continue giving the Police Dept. transfer money. Mr. Kelly stated ½ of each dollar we receive goes to the Police Dept. There are other departments who receive nothing or very little in transfers. It may be necessary for a levy if the Police Dept. is to continue the way it is currently. Mr. Kelly stated we need different ways to fund the Police Dept. and he hopes to receive feed back from people regarding the situation.
Councilman Blakeman asked what the current levy mill is. Mayor Kelly stated he was not sure but this would be an additional levy. Councilman Downey stated he is apposed to anything more than a 1 mill. Councilwoman Thompson stated we need to know how the voters feel so we can let the people help us decide.
President Reed asked when negotiations are supposed to start with the Police unions. Mayor Kelly answered quite sure the negotiations won’t begin until after the New Year. Mr. Kelly stated he has recommended to Harvey that there be no increases in pay for 2006. Mr. Reed stated he agrees with Councilman Kemper not to use the levy as negotiation leverage. Mr. Reed stated we have to get a feel on what voters want. The voters will let you know how they feel about our Police Dept. Councilman Downey asked Councilman Jones if he thought Bristol Village would go along with this. Mr. Jones stated he thought they would they usually do, but they would want to know what the money is going to be used for. Mayor Kelly stated it would be to sustain what they currently have now. President Reed stated he would like everyone to understand we will have to do this on an emergency basis to be filed with the board of elections in time to be put on the ballot.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Kemper was excused.
Street Committee: Councilman Kempton was excused.
Mayor Kelly stated all of the information received concerning motor scooters has been forwarded to the law director and then the information was forwarded to Randy Armbruster our safety director to look into policies.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman reported someone had dropped off blue prints concerning a skate park. The cost ranges anywhere from $35,000.00 to $110,000.00. The area at Walnut St. Park would fall into the $35,000.00 range. Mr. Blakeman stated council has been given a copy of the blueprints. Mayor Kelly stated he has given the information to Dean & Bob to look into, Mayor Kelly mentioned a lot of eyes need to be on this project to be certain the right decision is made.
Councilman Blakeman reported he has received complaints concerning the rate increase from Pike Natural Gas. This increase could really affect people on a fixed income and retirees. Mr. Blakeman asked if Mayor Kelly has spoken with the law director about this matter. Mayor Kelly stated he has spoke with Marie and we as a City do not have a lot of power, we can’t stop the raise. Mayor Kelly stated that Pike Natural Gas did tell us of the possibility of an increase last year when they met with Council. Councilman Blakeman stated he would like to forward a letter to the PUCO and encouraged others to do the same. Mayor Kelly stated if you don’t want to send them yourself you can bring them to the Mayor’s office and the letters can be sent together. President Reed stated every community is facing this problem and we are at there mercy.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson stated she has received a complaint concerning the canal at Rt. 104 by Dairy Queen being overgrown.
President Reed stated he has noticed throughout the City the trash is really bad and possibly we could have the Police Chief look into the problem.
Mayor Kelly stated he has spoken with the Police Chief and the only way to do anything about it is to catch them doing it.
Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to add Resolution # 60-2005 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
Pam Brust a resident of the Green Acres stated the people she has spoken with in Green Acres has stated if they haven’t paid they aren’t going to and if they have paid some they are not going to pay anymore. Mrs. Brust stated they did not agree to pay for this and never signed anything. She mentioned she is unable to use her driveway or garage and she has to park on the sidewalk to keep from getting hit. Mrs. Brust mentioned she doesn’t have the money to pay for this especially having to pay for flood insurance. Bob Gausman stated he believes this is the home & property owners’ obligation because it is a property improvement. It is not a huge payment and you have 5 years to pay it back. Mr. Gausman stated at the time when the project was to be started people were given the opportunity to give feed back and we had no objections and now that the work is done people are complaining.
Mayor Kelly stated it does appear on numerous occasions this was openly discussed and I think they thought we had grant money and shouldn’t have to pay for it. Mr. Gausman stated no grant money was used for sidewalks.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Kelly had no report.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution # 56-2005 (emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $4500.94 from the General Fund to the Green Acres Fund. Councilman Jones read Resolution # 56-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 57-2005 (emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $1977.94 from the General Fund to the Depot Road Fund. Councilman Blakeman read Resolution # 57-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 58-2005 (emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer 50,000.00 from the General Fund to the Police Fund. Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution # 58-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Ordinance # 59-2005 (emergency) – To amend Ordinance #13-2005 the amended budgets and appropriations for 2005. (ICH Fund - $16,000.00 Inc.) Councilman Downey read Ordinance # 59-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to allow the advertising for salt bids. Roll Call: All Aye.
St. Overlay Bids- City Engineer Bob Gausman stated the streets being considered for overlay are: High, East, part of Columbia, St. Mary’s, St. Anthony’s, and Little Flower Court. Mr. Gausman stated he isn’t sure about the CDBG funds being approved for the streets up on the hill, so we may have to pay for that ourselves. Mr. Gausman mentioned he would also like to be able to do 2nd St., Depot Rd. past Mills Pride, to US 23, and Market St. between North & Walnut St. Possibly cost $150,000.00 that is without CDBG money.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to allow the advertising for St. Overlay bids. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 60-2005 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to make an advance from the General Fund to the Fire Fund. Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution # 60-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Discussion: Mayor Kelly stated the Fire Fund cash flow is at a minimum and receives no transfers. Auditor Whaley mentioned from Jan. 1st – June 30th Fire spends on everything and then has no money to operate until the personal property tax comes in. We will advance this and take it back when they receive money later in the year.
City Engineer Bob Gausman requested permission to look into hiring a contractor for street striping.
Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to allow Mayor Kelly and Bob Gausman to negotiate with contractors for striping. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Downey to allow placement of the St. Rt. 220 Truck Route signs. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman asked where we stand with the railroad grade at Green Acres. President Reed stated we have paid for the survey and have not received it. Mr. Gausman stated they are trying to contact surveyor and have had no response.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to enter into contract for $ 3200.00 for the rodent control program with Ohio Pest Control. Roll Call: All Aye.
AUDITOR’S REPORT: Auditor Whaley had no report.
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, Lynn Downey, Roger Kemper and Greg Kempton. Mayor Bill Kelly and Auditor Harvey Whaley. Councilman Blakeman was excused.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 pm with Councilman Kempton 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 July 19, 2005 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
FINANCE REPORT: Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve the July Finance Report. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Downey reported we have received $1,062,000.00 through July in income tax receipts which is $150,000.00 more than last year. Mr. Downey stated he didn’t like that the last quarter is behind in receipts compared to last year at the same time. Mr. Downey asked Auditor Whaley if he knew why we are running behind for the quarter, Mr. Whaley stated he isn’t sure, yet he hopes we don’t follow the same pattern for the next five months.
Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to add Resolution # 65-2005 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
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 was excused.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson asked when paving is completed on Columbia Drive will the man holes be leveled and will there be storm sewers put in. Mayor Kelly stated the risers will be flush with the pavement and the paving will be strictly overlay.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
*Jeff Kohler from Cardo’s addressed council concerning his request for a section of land behind his building. Mr. Kohler asked if anything has been decided. President Reed stated Mr. Gausman was supposed to contact Mr. Kohler a month ago to look into the issue further. Mr. Kohler stated he hasn’t been in contact with Mr. Gausman. President Reed stated there is some opposition about surrendering any park land in the City. Councilman Downey requested a drawing that depicts what he will be doing with the space he is requesting. Mayor Kelly stated we need to take into consideration; we crippled him when we worked at his business and he lost 5 or 6 parking spaces.
Councilman Kempton stated after taking a look at the curb he would like to see the upper curb removed. Mr. Kempton mentioned Canal Park is the nicest park in the City and he would rather see the curb fixed and keep the Cities park land. President Reed stated he would have Mr. Gausman contact Mr. Kohler in the next week or so to look into the situation further.
* Eric Williams from The Canal Barber Shop addressed council concerning parking near his barber shop. Mr. Williams asked that the municipal lot beside Don’s Furniture have a sign erected to let people know it is a municipal parking lot. Mr. Williams also asked if council would consider giving a couple of parking spaces near the barber shop that are not 2 hr. parking only spaces.
Councilman Kempton reiterated he would like to see the municipal lot paved and it would be less expensive to have it done while they are here completing the street overlay project.
President Reed placed the issue in the street committee.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Kelly reported at the last council meeting he was asked to draft a letter to Pike Natural Gas. (A copy was given to each member) Mr. Kelly stated he has sent the letter and asked for representation at a future council meeting.
Mr. Kelly mentioned the 335 waterline extension project is going well and he feels the contractor will probably ask for an extension, that we will probably grant, because the grass seed that needs to be planted will do much better if we wait until Sept. to seed.
Mayor Kelly stated the Waverly South Connector project has been approved for a 2.5 million grant in the US Senate and it awaiting signature of the President. We have somewhere around 7.2 million dollars of an 8.2 million dollar project basically funded and we could be at the end of our funding. Mr. Kelly mentioned the possibility of receiving $500,000.00 from another source. Mayor Kelly stated we probably won’t get to the entire 8.2 million dollars for the project but if the bids come in less, we may be right on target and we have a substantial amount of money earmarked for ROW and contingency so he feels comfortable yet we are going to continue to look at other revenue sources. Mayor Kelly thanked council for swapping land because the swap helped save money for the ROW.
Councilman Downey asked when the earliest the project will start is. Mayor Kelly stated they are getting ready to start meeting with DLZ Consulting.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution # 61-2005 (Dispense 2nd & 3rd) – To authorize the public bid of storm sewer construction, associated with the: West North Street Reconstruction Project. Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution # 61-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 62-2005 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $25,000.00 from the General Fund to the West North St. Fund. Councilman Downey read Resolution # 62-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 63-2005 (1st Reading) - The City of Waverly finds that in order to maintain public safety and well-being, improve police services, and to provide for the Department’s annual operation, which includes but is not limited to the Department’s training, management, support services, facilitates and equipment, it is necessary to levy an additional 1.0 mill tax in order to provide for and maintain the Waverly Police Department. Councilman Kempton read Resolution # 63-2005 in it entirety for the 1st reading.
Discussion: Councilman Downey stated he feels the Resolution is misleading and sounds as if the City council is in favor, yet our intent was to help the Mayor decide whether or not the Police Department should be granted extra funds. We currently give $600,000.00 in transfers to the Police Dept. because they are that short for there budget, due to a lack of levies.
Councilman Downey stated he would like to know the voters opinion. Mr. Downey mentioned he is neutral at this point and will make up his mind by the November election and feels the levy is a modest request.
Mayor Kelly stated when the budget is prepared for 2006 he would like to see the possibility of debt retirement and helping other budgets in the City that don’t receive transfers and give less transfers to the Police Dept.
Councilman Kempton asked how much a 1 mill levy would generate. Mayor Kelly stated approximately $87,000.00.
Councilman Kempton asked if the levy doesn’t pass what we will loose. Mayor Kelly stated he isn’t sure if services will be cut or what are our next step will be.
Ordinance # 64-2005 (Emergency) – To amend Ordinance # 13-2005 the Amended Budget Appropriations for the year 2005. (Law Drug Fund Increase) Councilman Jones read Ordinance # 64-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 65-2005 (1st Reading) – Providing for fire protection between the City of Waverly, Ohio and Pee Pee Township, Pike County, Ohio, by contract, and authorizing additional provisions including the term thereof and payment for said services, all as stated in said contract. Councilman Kemper read Resolution # 65-2005 in its entirety for the 1 st reading.
AUDITOR’S REPORT:
Auditor Whaley answered Councilman Downey’s question more thoroughly. Mr. Whaley stated one of the reasons the revenue for the quarter is less is due to some business’ being on extension for paying there taxes.
Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kempton to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
PRESENT: Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Jack Jones, Forest Blakeman, Lynn Downey, Roger Kemper and Greg Kempton. Auditor Harvey Whaley. Mayor Bill Kelly and President Dale Reed 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.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to appoint Councilman Downey as Acting Council President. Roll Call: All Aye.
MINUTES: Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve the minutes of the August 4, 2005 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Downey had no report.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Kemper had no report.
Street Committee: Councilman Kempton reported the sign is up at the municipal parking lot. Mr. Kempton mentioned the possibility of leasing spaces in that lot to help pay for the upkeep and paving. Councilman Blakeman stated originally the parking lot was a leased lot. Mr. Kempton questioned the probability of overlaying the lot while the streets are being overlaid. Councilman Downey asked if Mr. Kempton had any idea how much the paving would cost. Mr. Kempton stated he wasn’t sure he was given a quote a few years ago but he is sure it has increased. Councilman Downey stated he thinks it sounds like a good idea. Councilman Downey asked Auditor Whaley if he thinks it sounds financially feasible. Mr. Whaley stated he feels it would be to our advantage to pave the lot now and he has spoke with the engineer and he hopes toward the end of the overlay we will have extra funds to pave the parking lot. Councilman Blakeman stated we need all the parking we can get in that area.
Auditor Whaley stated he feels we need to reclaim the parking in front of the old County jail. Fire Chief Armbruster stated the jail is locked up so he thought there wouldn’t be any reason they would need the spaces. Councilman Downey asked if Randy would be the negotiator. Mr. Armbruster said he would speak with the Sheriff tomorrow. Mr. Armbruster suggested trying a more practical approach by taking the signs down and reclaiming the parking until we know what is going to happen.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman reported he had read where a bordering city and village has received $22,500.00 in grant money for recreation purposes. Councilman Blakeman asked the Economic Developer Nathan Davis to look into grant money for Waverly.
Councilman Kempton mentioned now that the schools are gone and the equipment and ball courts are gone there is nowhere for people to play.
Economic Developer Nathan Davis explained the application process for recreation grants. Mr. Davis explained the Pike County receives $18,000-$22,000.00 per year and when you apply you compete against all of the other villages and townships in the county. Mr. Davis mentioned the City of Waverly has received the majority of the grant in the past so in the past two years Waverly has sat out to allow others in the county to benefit from the grants. Mr. Davis stated if the City has the matching funds next year he would be happy to apply for the grant next year.
Councilman Downey asked Councilman Blakeman to get with Woody the Parks and Recreation Director. Councilman Blakeman mentioned there is nothing more important than our children.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson had no report.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Kelly was excused.
OLD BUSINESS:
Resolution # 63-2005 (2nd Reading- Dispense 2nd & 3rd) - The City of Waverly finds that in order to maintain public safety and well-being, improve police services, and to provide for the Department’s annual operation, which includes but is not limited to the Department’s training, management, support services, facilitates and equipment, it is necessary to levy an additional 1.0 mill tax in order to provide for and maintain the Waverly Police Department.
Discussion: Councilman Downey stated he spoke with the Mayor and he is apposed to the Resolution and his feed back from citizens is the city doesn’t need any additional taxes. Councilman Downey stated he retracts his positive comments and is going to wait to give his opinion until he hears from the other council members. Councilman Blakeman stated considering the recent passage of the JVS levy and rising gas and utilities people say they can not afford another levy. Mr. Blakeman stated he believes the Police Dept. does a good job.
Councilman Kempton reported he hasn’t heard anyone in strong support. Mr. Kempton mentioned this is nothing against the Police Dept. Councilman Kempton stated the bottom line is if we don’t pass this levy, what are we going to cut. We can’t shut down the Police Dept.
Councilman Kemper stated he feels the timing is all wrong.
Councilwoman Thompson stated she hasn’t heard any positive comments and agrees the timing is wrong especially with the new tax levy.
Councilman Downey reported the City is in the process of negotiating with three unions who represent the Police Dept. and feels they are going to ask for things that cost more. Mr. Downey mentioned he felt the Police levy would allow citizens to express there opinion. Mr. Downey stated he feels the citizens need to have a larger vote in what we do in the City and the best way to find out what they want is to put it on the ballot. Mr. Downey stated he is willing to retract his resolution but says it is sad that we don’t give voters the opportunity to express there opinions.
Councilman Kemper made a motion seconded by Councilman Kempton to read Resolution # 63-2005 by title only. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper read Resolution # 63-2005 by title only and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to approve it. Roll Call: All Nay.
Resolution # 65-2005 (2nd Reading) – Providing for Fire Protection between the City of Waverly, Ohio, and Pee Pee Township, Pike County, Ohio by contract, and authorizing additional provisions including the term thereof and payment for said services, all as stated in said contract.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kempton to read Resolution # 65-2005 by title only. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman read Resolution # 65-2005 by title only for the 2nd reading.
NEW BUSINESS:
Bid Opening for 2005 Street Resurfacing Project
Shelly & Sands Inc. of Chillicothe, Ohio - $124,872.00
Shelly Company of Chillicothe, Ohio - $127,710.00
Councilman Kempton made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to accept both bids as responsive. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 66-2005 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to advance $10,000.00 back to the General Fund from the Fire Fund.
Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution # 66-2005 in its entirety and made a motion seconded by Councilman Blakeman to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
AUDITOR’S REPORT:
Auditor Whaley was excused early.
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.
PRESENT: President Dale Reed, Councilmen Jack Jones, Forest Blakeman, Lynn Downey and Roger Kemper. Mayor Bill Kelly. Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilman Greg Kempton and Auditor Harvey Whaley were 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 Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve the minutes of the August 16, 2005 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Downey reported we are still doing quite well. Tax receipts are $160,000.00 ahead of last years. Mr. Downey stated the hurricane tragedy strikes him with all of the finger pointing. Mr. Downey mentioned, all could take some of the blame. Mr. Downey mentioned the open lot where the Stiffler building once stood, the Grand Tavern, and The Arts Guild and stated he is proud of the fact that the Mayor and Commissioners have accomplished cooperation during these hard times.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Kemper reported Chief Roe has asked that two patrolmen be elevated to full time status.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to hire Tim South as a full time Police Officer pending the completion and passing of the OP&FP physical at a starting rate of $12.28 per hour. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to hire Brian Anderson as a full time Police Officer pending the completion and passing of the OP&FP physical at a starting rate of $12.28 per hour. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper stated he concurs with Councilman Downey sentiments he is proud of the City and Commissioners. Mr. Kemper mentioned he is proud of the private and public sectors for the support they have given in the recent tragedy.
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.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Kelly asked that our thoughts and prayers be with Kenny & Joyce Thompson and their family with the recent passing of Kenny’s mother Ruby Thompson. Mr. Kelly mentioned the service will be at 1pm on Friday Sept. 9th.
Mayor Kelly reported Wal-Mart made a $1000.00 donation and it will be placed in the Beautification Fund for Bristol Park. Mr. Kelly mentioned we will match the money to purchase stone signs with the City seal on them for the park.
Mayor Kelly stated Sept. 13th there will be a Planning Commission meeting at the Police Dept. due to court being held on the same day.
Mr. Kelly mentioned he received a letter from Rocky Brown the Mayor of Beaver concerning the Nature Works grant, Mr. Brown thanked us for our support and stated he is looking forward to helping us with future projects. Mayor Kelly stated he, Woody and Nathan met concerning possible projects that we can apply for grant money for next year. If we apply we will have to pay the cost of the project up front and then be reimbursed.
OLD BUSINESS:
Resolution # 65-2005 (3rd Reading) – Providing for Fire Protection between the City of Waverly, Ohio, and Pee Pee Township, Pike County, Ohio by contract, and authorizing additional provisions including the term thereof and payment for said services, all as stated in said contract. Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to read Resolution # 65-2005 by title only for the third reading. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper read Resolution # 65-2005 by title only and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
Mayor Kelly thanked Fire Chief Randy Armbruster for negotiating the contract.
NEW BUSINESS:
* Opening of Deicing Salt Bids:
Morton Salt - $55.01 per ton delivered
Cargill Salt - $44.53 per ton delivered
North American Salt - $40.95 per ton delivered
Central Salt - $45.42 per ton delivered
Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to accept the salt bids as submitted for review. Roll Call: All Aye.
* Opening of the West North Street Storm Sewer bids by David Beekman from APX Consulting:
DGM Inc. - $58050.00 - $53940.00 - $28840.00 = $140830.00
Foill Inc. - $75900.00 - $59100.00 - $35900.00 = $170900.00
Boone Coleman Con. - $49480.00 - $47120.00 - $20090.00 = $116690.00
Distel Construction - $56892.86 - $59036.84 - $28680.14 = $144609.84
Engineers Estimate - $39523.00 - $43315.00 - $18670.00 = $101508.00
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to accept the bids as responsive. Roll Call: All Aye.
Ordinance # 67-2005 (Dispense 2nd & 3rd) – To accept the bid submitted by Shelly & Sands Inc. for the 2005 City Street Resurfacing Project on August 16, 2005 as the lowest responsive and responsible bid; and to authorize the Mayor and Auditor to enter into contract with Shelly & Sands Inc. Councilman Blakeman read Ordinance # 67-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Downey to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 68-2005 (Dispense 2nd & 3rd) – To designate the First National Bank of Waverly as depository for the City of Waverly. Councilman Downey read Resolution # 68-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve the Application for change of Corporate Stock Ownership with Ohio Division of Liquor Control for Super Quik. Roll Call: All Aye.
AUDITOR’S REPORT: Auditor Whaley was excused.
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 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 Council Clerk Melody 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 September 6, 2005 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
FINANCE REPORT: Councilman Downey made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve the August 2005 Finance Report. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Downey reported we are still ahead of last year substantially. The General Fund balance is approximately $375,000.00.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Kemper reported he has a recommendation from the Mayor and Police Chief to hire the Mayor’s Court Administrator.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Downey to hire Travis Holden as the Mayors Court Administrator at a starting rate of $11.70 per hour. Roll Call: All Aye.
Discussion: Mayor Kelly stated Travis has been doing the job for quite a while now and he has done very well and has had training.
Street Committee: Councilman Kempton made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to award the 2005 – 2006 deicing salt bid to North American Salt. Roll Call: All Aye.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman reported he has had numerous complaints concerning the truck traffic through town. Mr. Blakeman asked when the signs will be put up for the truck route. Mayor Kelly stated what the City and ODOT want to do is two different things. Mr. Kelly mentioned we are on ODOT’s schedule now and we are trying to figure out a way for ODOT to help pay.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson asked when Columbia Drive is scheduled to be overlaid. Mayor Kelly stated the contract has been signed so it should be soon.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Kelly reported the Planning Commission has been meeting regularly and should be coming to Council soon with a report.
Mayor Kelly recognized Woody Schaeffer for doing a great job taking care of the parks this year. Mr. Kelly thanked Council for allowing him to hire the extra help needed for the job.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: Sherry Johnson was present in the audience. Mrs. Johnson voiced her concerns regarding a situation that occurred at St. Mary’s Lane. She mentioned there has been numerous issues with the dog warden at this residence and a month or month and a half ago the home was cleared of 12 pit bulls. Mrs. Johnson stated recently her daughter in law and grandchild were greeted by pit bulls trying to get into her chain length fence. The dogs have no collars, no tags or chains.
Mrs. Johnson mentioned the ORC states those dogs have to be in a fence with a top, tagged and registered along with other rules. She also spoke with the County office and there are no pit bulls registered or tagged to that address. Mrs. Johnson stated she would like to know where the dogs are now and if anything is going to be done about the problem. Council discussed openly options such as a stiffer daily fine and banning the vicious dogs altogether. Mayor Kelly asked if anyone had an objection to looking into banning vicious dogs in the City. There were no objections. President Reed mentioned we need to see about limiting cats at people’s residence.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Ordinance # 69-2005 (Dispense 2nd & 3rd) - To accept the bid submitted by Boone Coleman Construction Inc. for the West North Street Reconstruction/Storm Sewer Project on September 2, 2005 as the lowest responsive and responsible bid; and to authorize the Mayor and Auditor to enter into contract with Boone Coleman Construction Inc., according to the Conditions, and Construction/Material Specifications outlined in: Councilman Kempton read Ordinance # 69-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Downey to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 70-2005 (Dispense 2nd & 3rd) – To approve the anticipated revenue received and effective tax rates on current tax levies as determined by the County Budget Commission. Councilman Downey read Resolution # 70-2005 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to request a hearing for a liquor permit for William Wiseman (Grand Tavern). Roll Call: All Aye.
AUDITOR’S REPORT:
Auditor Whaley reported the department budgets are in good financial shape at this time. There has been no over spending recently. The income tax for the last two months has been in line with 2004 receipts.
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.