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2006 Third Quarter
July - September
July 6, 2006
July 18, 2006
August 1, 2006
August 15, 2006
September 5, 2006
September 19, 2006
PRESENT: President Greg Kempton, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Jack Jones, Forest Blakeman, Johnathan Claytor, and Roger Kemper. Auditor Harvey Whaley. Mayor Dale Reed was excused.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 pm with President Kempton leading Council and guests in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
MINUTES: Councilman Claytor made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve the minutes of the June 20, 2006 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Kemper reported the June General Fund ending balance was $509,755.11 and after expenses and receipts the year to date balance is $505,011.53.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Claytor had no report.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman reported he has received information from the Rascal Unit. The Rascal Unit is willing to live trap cats, spay or neuter them, vaccinate them and return them to the area they were found in, at a cost of $50.00 per cat.
Auditor Whaley stated there isn’t anything budgeted to attempt that type of program in the middle of the year. Auditor Whaley stated he feels the situation should be thought about a little longer. Mr. Whaley mentioned reading something about stray cats being a nationwide problem.
Councilman Blakeman stated he has been approached concerning the curb at Cardo’s. Mr. Blakeman mentioned the business owner is hoping sometime down the road the curb can be cut out to allow more parking. President Kempton mentioned he didn’t feel there was a major history of accidents in that area. Mr. Kempton stated there has been a negative impact on the business and feels the business owner felt he had a good chance of obtaining land behind the business. Mr. Kempton stated if it would come down to taking the curb out and selling park land he would lean toward taking the curb out.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to hire Dennis Crabtree II as a full time police officer beginning July 16, 2006 at a rate of $12.28 per hour. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Claytor stated he has spoken with Bob Gausman concerning the condition of the drain on 5th Street. Mr. Claytor suggested the City considering having a company run a camera in the drain to see what the problem is and if it can be fixed. Mr. Claytor mentioned a fire hydrant on 4th Street by the pool that doesn’t appear to be functional.
President Kempton placed both issues in the Public Service Committee for review.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Reed was excused.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
Scott Dailey with the Am. Legion SAL reported the final touches are being put on the plans for the 1st annual Street Festival on July 15th. Mr. Dailey explained the proceeds from the event will be divided with 50% going to SAL charities, 25% going to the Pike Co. YMCA and 25% going to rock for tots. Mr. Dailey asked if 6 picnic tables could be borrowed from the City to use at the festival.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Claytor to allow 6 picnic tables to be used from the City parks. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to allow the Parks and Recreation Dept. to deliver the tables on Friday. Roll Call: All Aye.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to allow the bids for the West North Street Project Phase II to be opened. Roll Call: All Aye.
** West North Street Project Phase II Bids**
- Engineers Estimate $529,876.41
- Foill Inc. $549,219.00
- Allard Excavation $550,823.55
- Boone Coleman $483,939.10
- DGM Inc. $471,055.00
Councilman Claytor made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to accept the received bids. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 47-2006 (Dispense 2nd & 3rd) – Appointment of Nathan Davis to serve on the District 15 Public Works Integrating Committee for the City of Waverly. Councilman Claytor read Resolution #47-2006 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 48-2006 (Dispense 2nd & 3rd) - The Ohio Public Works Commission, an agency of the State of Ohio, requires all political subdivisions within its jurisdiction to prepare, approve and submit a Capital Improvement Report and 5 year Capital Improvement Plan/Maintenance of Effort in association with any application for grant or loan assistance from either the State Capital Improvement Fund, Local Transportation Improvement Plan or Small Government Program. Councilman Kemper read Resolution # 48-2006 in its entirety. No action was taken.
Ordinance # 49-2006 (Emergency) – To adopt a Tentative Tax Budget for 2007. Councilwoman Thompson read Ordinance # 49-2006 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Ordinance # 50-2006 (Emergency) – To amend Ordinance # 33-2005 and approve the membership for the City of Waverly Municipal Planning Commission in accordance with the Waverly City Charter and City Ordinance # 39-2005. Councilman Jones read Ordinance # 50-2006 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 51-2006 (Emergency) – To move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations. Councilman Blakeman read Resolution # 51-2006 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 reported he is anxiously awaiting the budget from the County. Mr. Whaley mentioned the City revenue is up and hopes it is reflected in the budget.
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.
JULY 18, 2006
PRESENT: President Greg Kempton, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Jack Jones, Forest Blakeman, Johnathan Claytor, and Roger Kemper. Mayor Dale Reed and Auditor Harvey Whaley.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 pm with Councilman Blakeman leading Council and guests in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
MINUTES: Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman to approve the minutes of the July 6, 2006 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Kemper reported the General Fund balance after paying the bills and tonight’s transfers will be $493,937.96 which is down a little. Mr. Kemper mentioned the balance is down but feels we are doing okay.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Claytor had no report.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman reported when he first came on Council years ago, council had the right to inform Dept. Heads of a problem or concern. Councilman Blakeman asked Mayor Reed what his policy is concerning the issue. Mayor Reed stated he has no problem with Council contacting Dept. heads, Mr. Reed stated as Councilmen you have the right to inform the Dept. heads of a problem, however, it is not Councils place to dictate to them what to do.
Councilman Blakeman stated the Street Festival seemed to go smooth and they are looking forward to next year.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson reported that Councilman Blakeman has information on the curb issue at Cardo’s. Councilman Blakeman stated he has spoken with the owner of Cardo’s and he stated he would pay to have the curb removed. Councilman Blakeman stated he did not know the difference between the two businesses at the entrance to Ford Ave. Bob Gausman, Councilwoman Thompson, and President Kempton agreed that removing the curb and allowing cars to back out onto Ford Ave. is a safety concern. President Kempton mentioned that backing toward 23 would also be a safety concern. Councilman Blakeman mentioned that Cardo’s owner has asked about purchasing park land behind Cardo’s for parking. Councilwoman Thompson stated that she, Nathan Davis and Bob Gausman are against giving away park land. Mr. Gausman stated he felt allowing a parking lot would not be proper use of park land. Council agreed to leave the curb as is.
-Councilwoman Thompson stated she spoke with Dean and the fire hydrant on Fourth St. has been taken care of and is working.
-Storm Drains on Fifth & Seventh Streets – Street Superintendent Dean Knight stated he does not feel there is a need to run the camera, Dean mentioned he feels the problem is in the dry well, you can not run water up hill, it has to reach a certain level before the water will flow, the bottom line is we need a new dry well. City Engineer Bob Gausman stated he feels the camera should be ran and it shouldn’t cost more than $1000.00. Mr. Gausman mentioned we have problem and it needs to be fixed and the camera would help to determine the problem. Econ. Dev. Nathan Davis stated it takes time to get money for projects, the City has several different problems and we can only commit to one project per year due to our budget situation. Mr. Davis mentioned the need to discuss the Cities priorities and get them in an order. Council decided to wait for input from all departments involved before making a decision.
-Traffic problem in front of pool to Cherry St. – Mr. Gausman stated he feels we need to put a strip of asphalt down to make it usable road. Dean Knight disagreed and stated that he feels it would be a safety issue with the kids coming and going from the pool. Mr. Knight stated he feels the area should be closed and sew grass. President Kempton stated the Hwang’s land may be land locked if the street was closed. Mr. Gausman mentioned the land was originally a dedicated street. The issue was placed in the Public Safety Committee.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Reed reminded everyone that with the heat to remember your neighbors and animals.
Mayor Reed stated he met with Nathan Davis and Keith Putnam concerning the agreement with Ross Co. Bldg. Dept. Mr. Reed stated the agreement will take a little while to be approved. Mr. Reed mentioned Dave Duckworth has been doing the electrical inspections under the assumption that a Resolution was passed allowing him to perform inspections until the agreement is approved and be paid for them. Mr. Reed stated he has spoken with Marie and she directed us to pay him for the work he has completed. Mr. Reed mentioned the City will only be issuing zoning permits at this time until the state approves the agreement.
Mayor Reed mentioned the 30 days are up on Aug. 3rd on the buildings that have been condemned and both buildings are still standing. Mr. Reed stated the City has to be willing to stand behind their decision. Mayor Reed mentioned that next year the City may need to look at making a line in the budget for demolition and assessments.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
ORDINANCE # 52-2006 (Dispense 2nd & 3rd) - To accept the unit price bid submitted by DGM Inc. for the West North Street Reconstruction Phase II Project on June 30, 2006 as the lowest responsive and responsible bid in accordance with Section 9.312 of the Ohio Revised Code and City Ordinance 38-2005; and to authorize the Mayor and Auditor to enter into contract with DGM Inc., according to: “Contract #CW0106 Exhibit A” attached, and all subsequent or related forms and documents associated with the “Contract Documents for West North Street Reconstruction Phase II” Project as were approved for public bid by City Council in Resolution 35-2006. Councilman Kemper read Ordinance # 52-2006 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
Discussion: Councilman Blakeman asked Nathan Davis when the project is to start. Mr. Davis stated there will be a pre-construction meeting the first week of August and he is waiting on appraisals from Val Francis.
Resolution # 53-2006 (Emergency) – To Authorize the Auditor to transfer $40,000.00 from the General Fund to the Fire Fund. Councilman Claytor read Resolution # 53-2006 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 54-2006 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $50,000.00 from the General Fund to the Police Fund. Councilman Blakeman read Resolution # 54-2006 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 55-2006 (Emergency) – To move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations. Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution # 55-2006 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 Whaley had no report.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to adjourn to executive session concerning a personnel matter. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to adjourn from executive session into regular session. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to appoint Steve Fisher as Councilman of Ward 5. Roll Call: All Aye. Claytor: Nay.
Mayor Reed performed the swearing in of Steve Fisher as Councilman of Ward 5.
Councilman Fisher will assume the duties of the committees that were Councilman Kempton’s until the first of the year when the committees will be reorganized.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
PRESENT: President Greg Kempton, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Jack Jones, Forest Blakeman, Johnathan Claytor, and Roger Kemper and Steve Fisher. 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: Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to approve the minutes of the July 18, 2006 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Kemper reported the July month end General Fund balance is $345,216.00.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to add Resolution # 61-2006 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Claytor had no report.
Public Safety Committee: Councilman Fisher had no report.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report. Councilman Jones mentioned he has received calls concerning the electric inspections and asked if any arrangements have been made with a new electrical inspector. Mayor Reed stated there are no arrangements in place and the City will not be issuing any more electrical permits until the agreement with Ross Co. Bldg. Dept. has been approved by the state. Mayor Reed stated if someone needs electric turned on and AEP refuses unless there is an inspection contact the Mayor’s office. Mayor Reed mentioned there is a chance the City will hire someone to take care of the electrical inspections and collect the fees until the agreement is approved. Mr. Reed mentioned he is waiting on the okay from the law director.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman reported he spoke with Nathan and Thursday is the deadline for the barn & silo repairs. Mr. Blakeman asked Councils pleasure concerning the issue. President Kempton mentioned the motion made in a previous Council meeting allows the law director and Ross Co. Bldg. Dept. to go forward.
Council discussed the drain on Fifth and Hillside. President Kempton stated the best thing to do would be to get a quote and then try to make a decision.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson had no report.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Reed reported the Waste Water Treatment had an EPA inspection and passed every phase of the inspection.
Mr. Reed stated he spoke with Sandy Colegrove from the Health Dept. concerning the cluttered yards. Mr. Reed mentioned Ms. Colegrove stated she would be happy to work with the City. Mr. Reed stated he attended a couple of the inspections with Ms. Colegrove and both homes that were inspected were being taken care of the next day.
Mayor Reed stated a letter has been received concerning the possible interruption of monitoring service for the Cities alarm system.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to enter into an agreement with Cencom if necessary. Roll Call: All Aye.
Mayor Reed stated the manager of Victoria Place apts. contacted him concerning the apartment parking. Mr. Reed stated the tenants have adequate parking available and the no parking signs are already in place. Mayor Reed requested a motion be made to allow the parking laws to be enforced.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to allow no parking at Victoria Place Apts. to be enforced. Roll Call: All Aye.
Mayor Reed reported Jill Williams and her wheel chair were thrown into a ditch beside Walnut Street Park due to a rough place in the sidewalk. Fortunately there were City workers in the park who helped her back onto the sidewalk. Mayor Reed mentioned the City needing to look into repair and replacement of damaged sidewalks.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
Jeff Kohler, owner of Cardo’s addressed Council concerning the curb in front of his business. Mr. Kohler questioned why it is safe to back out of a parking space at Diner 23 and it is not deemed safe at Cardo’s. Mr. Kohler passed around pictures of a vehicle backing from both locations for Council to view. Mr. Kohler mentioned he asked a designer from ODOT for his opinion and he said it doesn’t make any sense.
Councilman Claytor made a motion to allow the removal of the curb in front of Cardo’s *** motion died due to a lack of a second.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution # 56-2006 (Dispense 2nd & 3rd) – To authorize the Mayor and Auditor to advertise for bids for the resurfacing of City Streets in accordance with the specifications outlined in: Exhibit A, Contract Documents for 2006 Street Resurfacing. Councilman Blakeman read Resolution # 56-2006 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
Discussion: Councilman Jones stated he hoped that more paving would be dedicated to streets in Bristol Village. Mayor Reed stated modifications can be made in the contract as long as all potential bidders are notified. President Kempton stated the bid is per ton contract which allows for change.
Ordinance # 57-2006 (Emergency) – To approve current replacement pages to the Waverly Codified Ordinances, and declaring an emergency. Councilwoman Thompson read Ordinance # 57-2006 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 58-2006 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $50,000.00 from the General Fund to the Police Fund. Councilman Fisher read Resolution # 58-2006 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 59-2006 (Emergency) – To move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations. Councilman Kemper read Resolution # 59-2006 in its entirety and made a made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 60-2006 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $117,000.00 from the General Fund to the West North Street Fund. Councilman Claytor read Resolution # 60-2006 in its entirety and a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 61-2006 (Emergency) – To increase the mileage reimbursement rate for City Employees. Councilman Kemper read Resolution # 61-2006 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve it as emergency. Roll Call: All Aye. Blakeman: Abstain.
AUDITOR’S REPORT:
Auditor Harvey Whaley reported the City General Fund has is a little lower.
Mr. Whaley mentioned the Finance Committee has been meeting more often to come up with the Wage Ordinance and Budget for 2007.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to adjourn to executive session concerning a personnel matter. Roll Call: All Aye. Claytor: Nay.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to adjourn from executive session to regular session. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to instruct the Cities law director to draft a letter from the City that would begin legal proceedings to remove Councilman Claytor from his office. Roll Call: All aye. Claytor: Nay.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones 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 Blakeman leading Council and guests in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
MINUTES: Councilman Jones made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve the minutes of the August 1, 2006 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
FINANCE REPORT: Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve the July 2006 Finance Report. Roll Call: All Aye.
President Kempton notified Council of the resignation received from Councilman Johnathan Claytor.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to accept the resignation of Councilman Johnathan Claytor effective August 7, 2006. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Kemper reported the General Fund balance is looking good it will be $565,269.53 after the bills are approved this evening. The 2nd half of real estate taxes has been received. Mr. Kemper mentioned if anyone who has lived in the City for three or more years is interested in the at large council seat they should notify the Mayors office.
Personnel Committee: There was no report.
Public Safety Committee: Councilman Fisher had no report.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman reported he has received a proposal from Ohio Pest Control to perform the yearly rodent control in the City.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve the contract with Ohio Pest Control at a cost of $3,200.00. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman stated he received a call from a vendor concerning Christmas decorations. Mr. Blakeman mentioned there isn’t any money appropriated at this time, possibly in the future Council can look into purchasing Christmas decorations for the downtown area.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to advertise for salt bids for the 2006-2007 season. Roll Call: All Aye.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Reed reported there has been a tremendous response to the open Council Seat.
*Mr. Reed reported he met with Nathan, the Seif’s and Mr. Fritz concerning the South Connector Project and everyone seems to be on the same page. Mr. Reed mentioned it is amazing how much work goes into a project and how overlooked their hard work is, Mr. Reed commended them for all there hard work.
*Mayor Reed stated that tonight a decision needs to be made on the Wallace Rental lot due to the deadline date.
Council discussed the expense to maintain the lot and the revenue generated.
Councilman Kemper made a motion to send a letter of intent to enter into contract with Wallace Rentals – ***the motion failed for lack of a second***
*Mayor Reed reported the Health Dept. is doing a good job helping to get the trashy yards taken care of in the City. Mr. Reed asked if anyone has a legitimate complaint they can fill out a complaint form in the Mayor’s office.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Nathan Davis reported DLZ is still working on the design for the South Connector Road. Mr. Davis mentioned on April 27th Council approved the application for the ODOT grant for enhancement funds to pay for railing, light poles, sidewalks and landscaping. Mr. Davis informed Council that he received a letter last week stating that the application is approved and requested that we look at the probable estimated inflation cost. DLZ’s revised overall estimate increased the cost 18% which raises the total cost $40,000.00 and in turn will increase the City match to $59,288.00.
Mr. Davis stated the West North Street project is scheduled to start on August 28th and is a 50 day contract. They are trying to schedule there work to accommodate the school traffic.
Mr. Davis reported the barn and silo issue is being set up for meeting with the Mayor, Auditor and the law director.
Ordinance # 62-2006 (Dispense 2nd & 3rd) – To amend Ordinance # 39-2005 which approved the by-laws for the Waverly Planning Commission. Councilman Kemper read Ordinance # 62-2006 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 63-2006 (Dispense 2nd & 3rd) – To authorize the Mayor and Auditor to enter into contract with APX Consulting Group, LLC to provide construction oversight services for the construction phase of the West North Street Reconstruction Phase II Project. Councilman Fisher read Resolution # 63-2006 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 64-2006 (Emergency) – To move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Budget appropriations. Councilman Blakeman read Resolution # 64-2006 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to not request a hearing for the name change of Bad Barracudas. 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.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to adjourn to executive session concerning a personnel matter. Roll Call: All Aye. Blakeman: Nay.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to adjourn from executive session into regular session. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to add Resolution # 65-2006 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye. Blakeman: Nay, Jones: Nay
Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to add Ordinance # 66-2006 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye. Blakeman: Nay, Jones: Nay
Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution # 65-2006 in its entirety for the 1st reading.
Councilman Kemper read Ordinance # 66-2007 in its entirety for the 1st reading.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMBINED CEMETERY BOARD MEETING
PRESENT: President Greg Kempton, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Jack Jones, Forest Blakeman and Steve Fisher. Auditor Harvey Whaley, Mayor Dale Reed and Councilman Roger Kemper were excused.
Cemetery Board members present: Danny Stephens, David Dewitt and Paul Price.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 pm with Councilman Fisher 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 August 15, 2006 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Kemper was excused.
Personnel Committee: There was no report.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman had no report.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson had no report.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to hire Joe Taylor as a full time police officer at a starting rate of $ 12.28 per hour. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to appoint William Kelly as an Auxiliary Police Officer. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to appoint Mickele Reisinger as an Auxiliary Police Officer. Roll Call: All Aye.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Reed reported was excused.
President Kempton stated that Nathan Davis needs about an hour and a half to present a power point presentation concerning the Capitol Improvement Plan. Mr. Kempton asked Council to meet on Tuesday the 19th at 5:30 pm prior to Council for the presentation.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: Lynn Downey addressed Council to withdraw his name from the list of potential candidates for the available seat. Mr. Downey mentioned the rumors throughout the City saying Council railroaded Johnathan Claytor out of his Council seat so it could be filled by Mr. Downey.
Mr. Downey stated he has removed himself to prevent a dark cloud from the new Council seat. Mr. Downey mentioned he has accomplished what he set out to do which is getting people interested in running for Council.
Combined Cemetery Board Meeting:
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to rearrange the agenda to allow the Cemetery Board to conduct business. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilwoman Thompson informed Council of Sam Rhodes resignation on August 31st due to moving out of Pee Pee Township. The Pee Pee Twp. Trustees nominated Danny Stephens to fill the vacant position.
Pee Pee Twp. Trustee David Dewitt made a motion, seconded by Pee Pee Twp. Trustee Paul Price to appoint Danny Stephens as a Trustee on the Evergreen Union Cemetery Board effective Sept. 6, 2006. Roll Call: All Aye.
Mr. Bob Trainer resigned from the Cemetery Board as of September 31, 2006 and recommended that Sam Rhodes fill the vacant position.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to accept the resignation of Bob Trainer from the Evergreen Union Cemetery Board. Roll Call: All Aye.
Pee Pee Twp. Trustee David Dewitt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to appoint Sam Rhodes to fill the Trustee position on the Evergreen Union Cemetery Board vacant position. Roll Call: All Aye.
*Sharon Deacon with the Venturing Crew 100 – A coed Boy Scout group – addressed Council to ask permission to repel on the rock wall at Canal Park. Miss. Deacon informed Council of the “leave know trace” program and stated the repelling would not hurt the canal. Miss. Deacon stated the group has insurance that will cover them as well as the City.
President Kempton placed the request in the Recreation Committee and asked that they provide a copy of the insurance and liability.
OLD BUSINESS:
Resolution # 65-2006 (2nd Reading) – To adopt the attached job description for Fire Prevention Officer. Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to read Resolution # 65-2006 by title only for the second reading. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution # 65-2006 by title only for the second reading.
Ordinance #66-2006 (2nd Reading) – To amend Ordinance # 79-2005 the amended Wage Ordinance for the City of Waverly for the year 2006. Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to read Ordinance # 66-2006 by title only for the second reading. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Fisher read Ordinance # 66-2006 by title only for the second reading.
NEW BUSINESS:
Council entertained motions for the vacant council seat.
Councilman Blakeman nominated Nick Johnson for the vacant Council seat and made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to appoint him. Roll Call: All Aye.
Salt Bids:
Mortan Salt - $46.50 per ton
Cargill Deicing Technology - $45.45 per ton
North American Salt - $43.60 per ton
Central Salt LLC - $50.89 per ton
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to accept salt bids as received. Roll Call: All Aye.
Ordinance # 67-2006 (Dispense 2nd & 3rd) – To accept the bid submitted by Shelly & Sands Inc. for the 2006 City Street Resurfacing Project on August 24, 2006 as the lowest responsive and responsible bid; and to authorize the Mayor and Auditor to enter into contract with Shelly & Sands Inc., according to the specifications outlined in City Resolution # 56-2006 and Contract CW0206 “Exhibit A” attached. Councilman Blakeman read Ordinance # 67-2006 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 68-2006 (Emergency) – To move appropriations between lines with in the individual fund in the Budget Appropriations. Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution # 68-2006 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
City Engineer Bob Gausman addressed Council concerning the speed limit on US 23 at the Wal-Mart intersection. Mr. Gausman stated the accident history he received from Chief Roe shows 18 accidents in the last year. Mr. Gausman mentioned he feels the speed limit should be lowered from 50 to 35 in that area.
President Kempton placed the issue in the Public Safety Committee for review.
AUDITOR’S REPORT:
Auditor Harvey Whaley was excused.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
PRESENT: President Greg Kempton, Councilmen Jack Jones, Forest Blakeman, Steve Fisher, and Roger Kemper. Mayor Dale Reed and Auditor Harvey Whaley. Councilwoman Joyce Thompson was 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 Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve the minutes of the September 5, 2006 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
FINANCE REPORT: Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve the August 2006 Finance Report. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Kemper reported the Finance Committee meetings have been very informational. The General Fund balance will be approx. $655,000.00 after paying the bills.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to add Resolution # 71-2006 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to hire James Leaker as a part time dispatcher at a rate of $9.16 per hour. Roll Call: All Aye.
Personnel Committee: There was no report.
Public Safety Committee: Councilman Fisher reported he has received a letter from Bob Gausman concerning the speed limit change on Emmitt Ave. near Wal-Mart. Mr. Fisher stated he will have something at the next Council meeting regarding the issue.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman reported President Kempton checked with the Law Director concerning the Venturing Crew 100 repelling off of the canal wall and she stated that the City would still have some type of liability. Mr. Blakeman mentioned the parents have to sign a waiver and consent prior to their children repelling.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to allow Venturing Crew 100 to repel off of the canal wall. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to accept North American Salt’s bid for deicing salt and to use them for the 2006-2007 season. Roll Call: All Aye.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson was excused.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Reed reported Nathan, Dean, Chief Roe and his officer’s are doing a great job with the WNS project. Mr. Reed thanked the School board and administration for working with the construction company to keep things under control.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to allow the City buildings to be used as poling locations. Roll Call: All Aye.
OLD BUSINESS:
Resolution # 65-2006 (3rd Reading) – To adopt the attached job description for Fire Prevention Officer. Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to read Resolution # 65-2006 by title only. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper read Resolution # 65-2006 by title only and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve it. Roll Call: Kemper, Fisher: Aye; Jones, Blakeman, Kempton: Nay.
Ordinance #66-2006 (3rd Reading) – To amend Ordinance # 79-2005 the amended Wage Ordinance for the City of Waverly for the year 2006. Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to read Ordinance # 66-2006 by title only. Roll Call: All Aye. Blakeman, Jones: Nay
Councilman Fisher read Ordinance # 66-2006 by title only and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it. Roll Call: Fisher, Kemper: Aye; Blakeman, Jones, Kempton: Nay.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution # 69-2006 (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 Kemper read Resolution # 69-2006 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 70-2006 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to advance $25,000.00 back to the General Fund from the Sewer Fund. Councilman Blakeman read Resolution # 70-2006 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 71-2006 (Emergency) – To move appropriations between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations. Councilman Fisher read Resolution # 71-2006 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 Councilman Fisher to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.