 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
2006 Fourth Quarter
October - December
October 3, 2006
October 17, 2006
November 9, 2006
November 21, 2006
December 5, 2006
December 19, 2006
PRESENT: President Greg Kempton, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Jack Jones, Forest Blakeman, Steve Fisher, and Roger Kemper. Mayor Dale Reed. Auditor Harvey Whaley was excused.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 pm with Councilman Forest Blakeman leading Council and guests in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
MINUTES: Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve the minutes of the September 19, 2006 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Kemper reported the General Fund balance after the bills to be paid this evening will be $604,411.00.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to add Resolution # 75-2006 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Personnel Committee: There was no report.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman asked if the 30 days is up on the last letter sent to the owners of the Silo and the barn. Mr. Davis stated there is just a few more days left on the 30 days. Mr. Blakeman stated he has received numerous complaints concerning property owners and their rental property. Mr. Blakeman mentioned recently Chillicothe passed an Ordinance concerning the issue. Mr. Blakeman asked that a copy be obtained so the City can see if it is something that could be used here.
Mayor Reed stated the Pike Co. Health Dept. is working with the City. Mr. Reed stated if anyone contacts Council just let them know there are forms in the Mayor’s office to file a complaint.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to appoint William E. Ford III as an auxiliary police officer. Roll Call: All Aye.
Public Safety Committee: Councilman Fisher reported he met with Bob Gausman concerning the speed limit change on 23. Mr. Fisher mentioned Mr. Gausman is going to have the law director look at the Ordinance and then bring it to council.
Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to hire Paul Martin as a volunteer fire fighter. Roll Call: All Aye.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Reed reported the WNS project is going well and the weather has set the project back a few days. Mr. Reed mentioned Nathan and Dean are doing a good job. Mayor Reed stated he gave Travis Holden the Mayor’s Court Admin. Permission to change court from twice a month to once a week.
Mayor Reed made a proclamation that October 6, 2006 is “Black Out Burg Day” the Waverly Tiger Football program is asking that everyone wear black to the football game. Mr. Reed mentioned he appreciates what the football program has accomplished. Mr. Reed stated the soccer and volleyball teams are doing well also.
Nathan Davis reported WNS is moving along as scheduled. Mr. Davis mentioned the City will probably be obligated to grant the contractor a few rain days. Mr. Davis mentioned the contractor has scheduled the curb and gutter to be in and on site a week from the 9th. Mr. Davis stated 75% - 80% of the pipe is installed. All of the utilities have been good to work with and the completion date should be October 24-25th.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Nathan Davis – 2007 Capitol Improvement Plan
Mr. Davis asked Council to choose the two projects they would like to see design and engineering for.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to budget $100,000.00 within the 2007 General Fund budget for the purpose of planning and professional engineer services for the Hillside Ave. storm drain project and 335 & Clough intersection, Second St. reconstruction project. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 72-2006 (Emergency) – To move appropriations between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations. Councilman Blakeman read Resolution # 72-2006 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it as emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 73-2006 (Emergency) – To move appropriations between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations. Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution # 73-2006 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 74-2006 (Emergency) – To adopt the National Incident Management System. Councilman Fisher read Resolution # 74-2006 in its entirety and a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Discussion: Butch Simonton Pike County EMS Director explained the NIMS program was brought about due to the events of 9/11. This program is to have a unified way of communication in the event of a catastrophic disaster.
The program requires that Council members study and test online for the training for the program.
Mayor Reed mentioned the Fire Dept. and Police Dept. have been involved for some time and to be able to receive any federal funding through home land security we have to be a part of this program.
Resolution # 75-2006 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to advance $35,000.00 back to the General Fund from the Water Fund. Councilman Jones read Resolution # 75-2006 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 Harvey Whaley was excused.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Aye.
President Kempton stated that Auditor Whaley has requested that a workshop be held to go over the budget and wage ordinance.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
PRESENT: President Greg Kempton, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Jack Jones, Forest Blakeman, Steve Fisher, and Roger Kemper. Mayor Dale Reed and Auditor Harvey Whaley.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 pm with Councilman Steve Fisher leading Council and guests in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
MINUTES: Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve the minutes of the October 3, 2006 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
FINANCE REPORT: Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve the September 2006 Finance report. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Kemper reported the General Fund budget is healthy after paying the bills the balance will be $654,590.37.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to add Resolution # 78-2006 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to add Resolution # 79-2006 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Personnel Committee: There was no report.
Public Safety Committee: Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to add Ordinance # 80-2006 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman mentioned he would like to have a meeting with the Recreation committee concerning the park. Mr. Blakeman mentioned the vacant council seat and ask if Council needs to accept the resignation of Nick Johnson. Mr. Reed said Council can do as they wish concerning the matter.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to accept Nick Johnson’s resignation. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to appoint Tom Patterson to fill the vacant council seat. Roll Call: All Aye.
Mayor Reed stated because the paperwork has not been completed Mr. Patterson will be sworn in at a later date.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to hire Judy Whitt as a part time dispatcher at a rate of $9.16 per hour. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to appoint Joe Francis as an Auxiliary Police Officer. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to appoint Allen Jones as an Auxiliary Police Officer. Roll Call: All Aye.
President Kempton stated he was approached concerning the road behind the pool. Mr. Gausman stated he is in favor of making it a street and allowing access on that side of town.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Reed reported the losses the City has sustained due to the recent heavy rains is unbelievable.
Mr. Davis explained the storm on 10/5 caused the deadline for the West North Street project to be pushed back. They had about 7 days of catch up work and clean up. The cost is probably about $50,000.00 in material and labor and the City will have to incur. Mr. Davis mentioned there is a contingencies line in the fund that could possibly be used unless the General Fund could find the money. The contractor is scheduled to start pouring curb and gutter on Thursday. Mr. Davis mentioned with the substantial amount of rain days the completion date for the project is sometime the second week of November.
Mayor Reed reported Foreman Lane took a big hit due to the storm and the road is basically gone and needs our attention in the worst way. The sealant in the expansion joints on 23 also needs taken care of soon.
Mr. Reed mentioned the Pike Arts Guild will be holding “Make a difference Day” on Oct. 28th and Bristol Village will be holding there 43rd annual fair on Oct. 20th & 21st.
Mayor Reed asked Council to consider allowing the difference to the contract with Ohio Pest Control in the amount of $6344.00.
Council Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to pay the $6344.00 increase to Ohio Pest Control. Roll Call: All Aye.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
* DR Robinson – Robinson Financial: Mr. Robinson addressed Council to request that the alley between his business and the First National Bank either be closed to pedestrian traffic only or be made a one way alley. After a lengthy discussion it was determined that the alley is in fact a one way alley and the signs that were removed due to construction were not replaced when the construction was finished. President Kempton asked Mr. Knight to look into getting the alley back to a one way alley.
* Patricia Trussell: Ms. Trussell addressed Council concerning a person who lives near her on Franklin Ave., who works for a garbage company out of Chillicothe. Ms. Trussell stated that the neighbor takes his trash from his home and puts it in his trash truck and leaves the truck outside of his home running twice a week. Ms. Trussell says this is not fair because everyone else in the City is required to use Pike Sanitation. Mayor Reed stated he has spoken with Mike Migyanko at Pike Sanitation and the neighbor in question and both are okay with the situation. Mr. Reed stated there are over 300 people in the City not on garbage pickup and he is not going to single out just one person. Mayor Reed stated we cannot fix the problem unless we bill for the service.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Ordinance # 76-2006 (1st Reading) – To adopt the proposed Budget Appropriations for the year 2007. Councilman Kemper read Ordinance # 76-2006 in its entirety for the 1 st reading.
Ordinance # 77-206 (1st Reading) – To adopt the proposed Wage Ordinance for the City of Waverly for the year 2007. Councilman Fisher read Ordinance # 77-2006 in its entirety for the 1 st reading.
Discussion: Mayor Reed stated what is offered to one employee should be offered to all and an across the board percentage raise does just that.
Resolution # 78-2006 (Emergency) – To authorize the Mayor and Auditor to enter into contract with KC Landscaping Company to provide the services of: top soil placement, seeding, mulching and tree planting in accordance with “Exhibit A, Proposal from KC Landscaping Company” for the amount of: $24,750.00 for the West North Street Reconstruction Project Phase II. Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution # 78-2006 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Discussion: President Kempton questioned the amount being so close to the amount required to be put out to bid.
Resolution # 79-2006 (Emergency) – To move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations. Councilman Blakeman read Resolution # 79-2006 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Ordinance # 80-2006 (1st Reading) – To reduce the speed limit from 50 mph to 35 mph on US 23 within the City of Waverly from the south city limits at West Second Street, North to the southern most crossing of Crooked Creek. Councilman Fisher read Ordinance # 80-2006 in its entirety for the 1 st Reading.
AUDITOR’S REPORT:
Auditor Harvey Whaley stated there will have to be some type of work shop set up to explain the IRS mandates the City will have to abide by.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to change the next Council meeting to Thursday, November 9th due to the election. Roll Call: All Aye
Councilman Kemper 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. Kemper: Nay.
PRESENT: President Greg Kempton, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Jack Jones, Forest Blakeman, Steve Fisher, Roger Kemper and Tom Patterson. Mayor Dale Reed and Auditor Harvey Whaley.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 pm with Councilman Tom Patterson leading Council and guests in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
MINUTES: Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve the minutes of the October 17, 2006 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Kemper welcomed the new Councilman Tom Patterson. Mr. Kemper reported the City is in pretty good fiscal shape, after paying the bills the General Fund balance will be $563,179.00.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Patterson had no report.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman asked what the next step will be in taking care of the barn and silo that pose a safety issue in the City. Mayor Reed stated he would contact the Ross Co. Bldg. Dept. and the law director to get ideas for how the City should proceed.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to hire Mike Reisinger as a full time meter reader for the Water Dept. at a starting rate of $9.31 per hour. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to add Resolution # 85-2006 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Reed reported the expansion joints that the State is saying we have to repair on 23 do not have a warranty, so the cost is the Cities burden and the cost will be approx. $12,000.00 to $15,000.00.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to allow the purchase and installation of expansion joints on US 23 at a cost of $12,000.00 to $15,000.00. Roll Call: All Aye.
Mayor Reed mentioned that there is a need for a part time person to be shared by the Tax office and the Mayors Court office. Mr. Reed asked that Council consider making a motion to allow the position to be advertised.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to advertise for the part time position for the Tax office and Mayors Court office. Roll Call: All Aye.
Mayor Reed stated Mr. Migyanko presented him with a list of people currently not on trash pick up and offered the City $.50 per customer for taking care of the billing when water and sewer is billed. Mr. Reed mentioned the only advantage he could think of is $8000.00 per year and less garbage sitting around if everyone has trash pick up.
President Kempton mentioned complaints concerning such a high quarterly water and sewer bill and then adding an additional $33.00 for trash pick up.
OLD BUSINESS:
Ordinance # 76-2006 (2ND Reading) – To adopt the proposed Budget Appropriations for the year 2007. Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to read Ordinance # 76-2006 by title only. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper read Ordinance # 76-2006 by title only for the 2nd reading.
Ordinance # 77-206 (2ND Reading) – To adopt the proposed Wage Ordinance for the City of Waverly for the year 2007. Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to read Ordinance # 77-2006 by title only for the 2nd reading. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilwoman Thompson read Ordinance # 77-2006 by title only for the 2nd reading.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to amend the 07 Wage Ordinance to reflect an across the board 3.5% raise. Roll Call: All Aye. Blakeman: Abstain.
Ordinance # 80-2006 (2ND Reading) – To reduce the speed limit from 50 mph to 35 mph on US 23 within the City of Waverly from the south city limits at West Second Street, North to the southern most crossing of Crooked Creek. Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to read Ordinance #80-2006 by title only for the 2nd reading. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Fisher read Ordinance # 80-2006 by title only for the 2nd reading.
NEW BUSINESS:
Ordinance # 81-2006 (1st Reading) - To authorize an increase in commercial and residential water rates and fees in the City of Waverly over a three year period beginning in 2007. Councilman Blakeman read Ordinance #81-2006 in its entirety for the 1st reading.
Resolution # 82-2006 (Emergency) – To Authorize the Auditor to transfer $60,000.00 from the General Fund to the Second Street Fund. Councilman Fisher read Resolution # 82-2006 in its entirety and made motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 83-2006 (Emergency) – To move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations. Councilman Patterson read Resolution # 83-2006 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 84-2006 (Emergency) – To amend Ordinance # 12-2006 the Amended Budget Appropriations for the year 2006. Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution # 84-2006 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 85-2006 (Emergency) – To move appropriations between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations. Councilman Fisher read Resolution # 85-2006 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 Councilwoman Thompson to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to adjourn to executive session concerning a contract issue. 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 Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
PRESENT: Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Jack Jones, Forest Blakeman, Steve Fisher, Tom Patterson and Roger Kemper. Mayor Dale Reed. Auditor Harvey Whaley and President Greg Kempton were excused.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to appoint Councilman Kemper as acting President. Roll Call: All Aye. Kemper: Nay.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 pm with Councilman Tom Patterson leading Council and guests in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
MINUTES: Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Fisher to approve the minutes of the November 9, 2006 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Kemper reported the General Fund balance will be $652,491.21 after paying the bills. Mr. Kemper mentioned it appears as if the City will end the year on a bright note financially.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Patterson had no report.
Public Safety Committee: Councilman Fisher had no report.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman reported he received the nuisance ordinance from Chillicothe and Chief Roe is looking it over to see what he can come up with that will be beneficial to Waverly. Once he is finished the Ordinance will be brought back to Council for consideration.
Councilman Blakeman thanked the Jingle Bell Committee and its associates for a fine job.
Mr. Blakeman questioned the barn & silo issue. Mayor Reed stated we are waiting on direction from the law director and looking for ways to fund the demolition. Mr. Blakeman stated a lot of important things have come up at Council that needs the law director’s opinion. Mr. Blakeman asked why the law director doesn’t attend all Council meetings. Acting President Kemper mentioned with what the City pays we are no where near what is required for a full time law director. Mr. Kemper suggested putting in writing specific questions for the law director and request in writing her opinion.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to enter into contract with Frank Swearingen for filming of the Council meetings at a rate of $100.00 per month. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to hire Elizabeth Neal as a part time dispatcher at a rate of $9.16 per hour. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to hire Jessica Napier as a part time dispatcher at a rate of $9.16 per hour. Roll Call: All Aye.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Reed reported West North Street is open, yet there are still some loose ends to tie up.
Mr. Reed stated the City is not allowed to change the speed limit near Wal-Mart unless a study is completed and journalized by the state. Mr. Reed mentioned the process can take a few days and recommended Ordinance #80-2006 be tabled until the study is finished.
Mr. Reed stated he met with ODOT officials and they spoke very appreciatively of our City, stating that our Police Dept. acts in a manor way ahead of its time; they mentioned Dean Knight always acts professional and bragged on Bob Gausman.
Mr. Knight mentioned the replacement of the expansion joints is set to start on Monday.
OLD BUSINESS:
Ordinance # 76-2006 (3RD Reading) – To adopt the proposed Budget Appropriations for the year 2007. Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to read Ordinance # 76-2006 by title only for the 3rd reading. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilwoman Thompson read Ordinance # 76-2006 by title only for the 3rd reading and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye. Blakeman: Nay.
Acting President Kemper made a recommendation that the comp time provision in the 2007 wage ordinance be changed to reflect the current practice of the City. Mr. Kemper recommended that the wage ordinance read that the comp time can be carried through the calendar year and if not used paid at time and a half at the end of the year and it can not be carried over to the next year.
Councilman Jones made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to amend the 2007 Wage Ordinance, Section II to read: Employees in the Supervisory category will be given compensatory time off in lieu of overtime pay during the calendar year in which the overtime occurred. If comp time is not taken payment for the overtime hours will be made at one and on half times the hourly rate at the end of the calendar year. Roll Call: All Aye. Blakeman: Abstain.
Ordinance # 77-2006 (3RD Reading) – To adopt the proposed Wage Ordinance for the City of Waverly for the year 2007. Councilman Jones made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to read Ordinance # 77-2006 by title only for the 3rd reading. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Patterson read Ordinance # 77-2006 by title only for the 3rd reading and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye. Blakeman: Abstain.
Ordinance # 80-2006 (3RD Reading) – To reduce the speed limit from 50 mph to 35 mph on US 23 within the City of Waverly from the south city limits at West Second Street, North to the southern most crossing of Crooked Creek. Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to table Ordinance # 80-2006. Roll Call: All Aye.
Ordinance # 81-2006 (2ND Reading) - To authorize an increase in commercial and residential water rates and fees in the City of Waverly over a three year period beginning in 2007. Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to read Ordinance # 81-2006 by title only. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman read Ordinance# 81-2006 by title only for the 2nd Reading.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution # 86-2006 (Emergency) – To move appropriations between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations. Councilman Fisher read Resolution # 86-2006 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
AUDITOR’S REPORT:
Auditor Harvey Whaley was excused.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
PRESENT: President Greg Kempton, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Jack Jones, Forest Blakeman, Steve Fisher, Roger Kemper and Tom Patterson. Mayor Dale Reed and Auditor Harvey Whaley.
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 November 21, 2006 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Kemper reported the General Fund balance after paying bills will be $651,122.00.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to add Resolution # 90-2006 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Patterson had no report.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman had no report.
Councilman Blakeman expressed his concerns for the recent mailing received from Adelphia with rate increases. Mr. Blakeman mentioned how the people on fixed income may have a really hard time with this and the increase from Pike Natural Gas. Mr. Blakeman asked that a letter be sent to both utilities expressing the Cities dislike for the increase in cost.
Mayor Reed stated that there isn’t anyone who likes increases, but we can’t do anything about it, the increase is something the City doesn’t control as long as the company is within Federal guidelines. Mr. Reed stated if Mr. Blakeman feels so strongly about the price increases he should also write a letter himself.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, to send letters to the two utilities concerning their increase. (Motion failed due to a lack of second)
Mr. Blakeman asked if anything has happened with the silo and barn. Mayor Reed stated if we tear the buildings down we have to figure out how the City will pay for the demolition and then figure out how to recoup the Cities money from the owners.
President Kempton mentioned an article he read in the Cities and Villages magazine that addressed the Building Code and the constitutional right to differ with the code. President Kempton placed the issue in the Zoning Committee after discussion among Council.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson had no report.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Reed reported he and Council received notification from Nathan Davis concerning the disaster relief grant that has been awarded. Mr. Reed stated that the damage on West North Street and Foreman Lane are the two projects. WNS is complete and the City has until April 30th to complete the Foreman lane project. The City will have to come up with the money up front and then be reimbursed. The cost will be approximately $42,000.00
President Kempton placed the issue in the Finance Committee.
OLD BUSINESS:
Ordinance # 81-2006 (3rd Reading) - To authorize an increase in commercial and residential water rates and fees in the City of Waverly over a three year period beginning in 2007. Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to read Ordinance # 81-2006 by title only for the 3 rd reading. Roll Call: All Aye. Blakeman: Nay.
Councilwoman Thompson read Ordinance # 81-2006 by title only and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution # 87-2006 (Emergency) – To move appropriations between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations. Councilman Kemper read Resolution # 87-2006 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 88-2006 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $70,000.00 from the General Fund to the Bridge & Street Fund. Councilman Fisher read Resolution # 88-2006 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Patterson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 89-2006 (Emergency) – To amend Ordinance # 12-2006 the Amended Budget Appropriations for the year 2006. Councilman Patterson read Resolution # 89-2006 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 90-2006 (Emergency) – To move appropriations between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations. Councilman Blakeman read Resolution # 90-2006 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson 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 Councilwoman Thompson to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
PRESENT: President Greg Kempton, Councilmen Jack Jones, Forest Blakeman, Steve Fisher, and Roger Kemper. Councilwoman Thompson, Mayor Dale Reed and Auditor Harvey Whaley were excused.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 pm with Councilman Patterson leading Council and guests in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
MINUTES: Councilman Patterson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to approve the minutes of the December 5, 2006 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
NOVEMBER FINANCE REPORT: Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to approve the November 2006 Finance Report. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Kemper reported after paying the bills and transfers the General Fund balance will be $652,049.38.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to add Resolution # 96-2006 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Patterson had no report.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones questioned the article President Kempton mentioned during last Council. President Kempton stated he would get a copy for Mr. Jones. President Kempton stated the City needs a building dept. of their own.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Mr. Blakeman mentioned he looked forward to working with Council next year.
Councilman Blakeman expressed his concern for the notice that as of Dec. 31st channels 6 and 8 may no longer be on the Cities cable. Mr. Blakeman mentioned he has received several calls concerning the issue. Mr. Blakeman asked Council if the City should send a letter or just wait and see what happens.
President Kempton stated he doesn’t feel there is much the City can do about the problem.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson was excused.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Reed was excused.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
James Weekly addressed Council concerning a street light at 300 Victory Dr. Mr. Weekly asked if a street light can be installed at the address. Mr. Weekly mentioned the vandalism to the church and residences in the area. Council discussed the issue and Councilman Patterson stated the area is very dark due to the lack of a street light.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to look into the cost of installing a new street light at 300 Victory Dr. Roll Call: All Aye.
President Kempton asked that Mr. Gausman look into the issue.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution # 91-2006 (Dispense 2nd & 3rd) – To authorize the Mayor and Auditor to enter into contract with APX Consulting Group, LLC to provide construction plan drawings for the reconstruction of Foreman Lane. Councilman Kemper read Resolution # 91-2006 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 92-2006 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $150,000.00 from the General Fund to the Police Fund. Councilman Patterson read Resolution # 92-2006 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 93-2006 (Emergency) – To move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations. Councilman Fisher read Resolution # 93-2006 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 94-2006 (Emergency) – To amend Ordinance # 12-2006 the Amended Budget Appropriations for the year 2006. Councilman Jones read Resolution # 94-2006 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 95-2006 (Emergency) – To move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations. Councilman Blakeman read Resolution # 95-2006 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 96-2006 (Emergency) – To move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations. Councilman Kemper read Resolution # 96-2006 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
AUDITOR’S REPORT:
Auditor Harvey Whaley was excused.
Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.