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2007 First Quarter
January - March
January 2 2007
January 16 2007
February 6 2007
Meeting Canceled due to weather
February 20 2007
March 6 2007
March 20 2007
PRESENT: President Greg Kempton, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Jack Jones, Forest Blakeman, Roger Kemper, Tom Patterson 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: Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve the minutes of the December 19, 2006 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Kemper wished Councilman Blakeman a Happy Birthday. Councilman Kemper reported the end of the year General Fund balance is $634,002.11 and last years end of the year balance was $435,772.94.
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 is currently working with the Parks director and the law director to come up with a policy for the use of the new park. Mr. Blakeman stated once the policy is finished he will bring it to Council for approval.
Mr. Blakeman reported he has received complaints about advertising signs junking up the City, such as the ones along 23 and areas going out of town. Mayor Reed stated he would take care of the problem.
Mr. Blakeman questioned if anything has been decided about the street light in
Green Acres.
President Kempton stated he went down earlier tonight and looked at the situation Mr. Kempton mentioned it is fairly dark in that area though there are three street lights.
Engineer Bob Gausman explained the Cities unwritten policy on street lights and asked Council to consider what is most important to light. Mr. Gausman also mentioned setting precedence by changing current procedure.
President Kempton stated one thing he noticed was how dim the lights seemed to be and ask if different bulbs could be considered for the area.
Mr. Gausman stated possibly changing from 100w to 200w might be a good start.
Mayor Reed stated the area needs additional lighting due to elevated crime.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to install a street light near 130 Victory Dr. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman stated he has received calls concerning street lighting on SR 335 and Armbruster Parkway, Mr. Blakeman stated he felt the City should consider installing street lights for those areas.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to install up to 8 street lights on SR 335 and Armbruster Parkway. Roll Call: All Aye.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson reported the Water Distribution department is in need of new trucks. Mrs. Thompson mentioned they have been looking for mid sized trucks and have prices on 2 trucks from Hunter’s and the cost for both is approximately $29,000.00. Mrs. Thompson mentioned money was budgeted for the purchase of the vehicles this year.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to allow the Water Distribution dept. to purchase 2 new trucks at a total cost of $29,340.00. Roll Call: All Aye.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Reed reported Mr. Armbruster has decided he can no longer be the City representative for the Children and Family First Program. Mr. Reed asked if anyone on Council was interested, Mr. Reed received no response. Mr. Reed stated he would try to find someone to fill the position.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution # 1-2007 (Emergency) – To move appropriations between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations. Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution # 1-2007 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 all the departments finished in the black this year with carry over to work with. Mr. Whaley mentioned there is still work being done on the insurance and hopefully there will be a meeting set for sometime next week.
Councilman Kemper 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.
PRESENT: President Greg Kempton, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Jack Jones, Forest Blakeman, Roger Kemper, Tom Patterson and Steve Fisher. Mayor Dale Reed and Auditor Harvey Whaley.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 pm with Councilwoman Thompson leading Council and guests in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
MINUTES: Councilman Jones made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve the minutes of the January 2, 2007 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
FINANCE REPORT:
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve the December 2006 Finance report. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Kemper reported after transfers and paying the bills the General Fund balance will be $584,927.00.
Mr. Kemper reported he was contacted concerning the pot holes in the alley behind Bridgehaven. Mr. Knight stated he would take a look at it.
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 questioned if anything has been accomplished with the barn and silo situation. Mayor Reed stated Council has to make a decision as to how they want to handle the situation. Councilman Blakeman stated he was told if something happens to someone because of the barn and silo they will hold the City responsible.
Councilman Patterson asked if there is a cost estimate. Mayor Reed said the City has not looked into an estimate yet. Mr. Reed mentioned the cost of demolition and clean up will be many thousands of dollars and he feels the City needs to obtain an estimate before trying to vote on how to handle the situation.
Mayor Reed stated he would check into getting a cost estimate and get back with council.
Councilman Blakeman stated some local veteran’s are concerned about the City building’s flag and pole.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to purchase and install a new flag and pole at the municipal building. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman reported he received a phone call concerning the parking of a semi on a City street. Mr. Blakeman asked what the ordinance is concerning the issue.
Chief Roe stated that parking a semi on a City street poses a terrible traffic hazard. Mr. Roe mentioned one of the Council member’s families has semi’s parked on the City streets all the time and nothing has been done about it. Chief Roe asked to be informed of how he is to proceed. The issue was placed in the Public Safety Committee for review.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson had no report.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Reed reported Kroger for sometime has been talking about putting in gas pumps. Kroger has contacted Nathan Davis concerning the zoning. Mr. Davis checked the concern and has found that the available parking would be well below the zoning requirements.
Mr. Reed stated Kroger can file for a zoning variance though at this time it looks as if it would not be allowed.
Mayor Reed stated the West North Street Project has some issues with sewer pipe coming up out of the ground. Mr. Davis stated he has sent a letter to DGM and asked them to come back and fix the problems.
Mayor Reed stated the Stulley property needs more gravel, due to cars having to back out onto SR 220. Mr. Reed mentioned Bob Gausman feels this is a safety issue.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to supply the material and labor for adding additional space to turn around at the Stulley property to be paid out of the General Fund. Roll Call: All Aye.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution # 2-2007 (Emergency) – To authorize the Mayor and Auditor to advertise for bids for construction services necessary in order to complete the: Foreman Lane Damage Reconstruction Project. Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution # 2-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 3-2007 (Emergency) – To accept the insurance proposal for Health Insurance for the City of Waverly. Councilman Kemper read Resolution # 3-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 4-2007 (Emergency) – To amend the Wage Ordinance for the City of Waverly for the year 2007. Councilman Fisher read Resolution # 4-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 5-2007 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $4499.86 from the General Fund to the Green Acres Fund. Councilman Patterson read Resolution # 5-2007 in its entirety, and made a motion seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 6-2007 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $1322.06 from the General Fund to the Depot Road Fund. Councilman Blakeman read Resolution # 6-2007 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 reported the income tax report in Sept. 2006 was $147,000.00 ahead of the previous year. The 4th quarter of 2006 shows a $71,000.00 decrease. Mr. Whaley stated this may be an indication of how 2007 may be.
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 lawsuits and property. Roll Call: All Aye. Blakeman: Nay.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to adjourn from Regular session. Roll Call: All Aye.
PRESENT: President Greg Kempton, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Jack Jones, Forest Blakeman, Roger Kemper and Steve Fisher. Mayor Dale Reed and Auditor Harvey Whaley. Councilman Tom Patterson was excused.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 pm with Councilman Kemper leading Council and guests in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
MINUTES: Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve the minutes of the January 16, 2007 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
FINANCE REPORT: Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve the January 2007 Finance Report. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Kemper reported the current General Fund balance is $896,024.00 and after transfers and paying the bills the balance will be $736,102.55.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to add Resolution # 10-2007 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to add Resolution # 11-2007 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Patterson was excused.
Public Safety Committee: Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to hire Ellen Burkitt as the Deputy Tax Clerk beginning February 20, 2007 at a starting rate of $11.65 per hour. Roll Call: All Aye.
Mayor Reed explained there were 43 applicants and he, Tom, Karen and Travis chose 7 to interview. Mr. Reed mentioned all the candidates were tremendous and Ellen should be a good addition to the City staff.
Councilman Fisher stated he was contacted concerning the chip and seal of Estep lane. Mr. Fisher mentioned the County Engineer cost estimate for the City portion is $960.96.
Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to pay the County Engineer $960.96 for the Cities portion of the chip and seal of Estep Lane. Roll Call: All Aye.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman reported he and Council received a letter from Woody the parks and recreation director concerning hiring summer help.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to hire Steve Young as a part time laborer beginning March 1, 2007 at a rate of $7.69 per hour. Roll Call: All Aye.
Discussion: Mayor Reed stated he did not want to be the last one to know. This is a City government and everything should flow through the office of the Mayor.
Councilman Blakeman stated he has received several calls concerning the railroad levy in Green Acres. Mr. Blakeman mentioned the possibility of using the prisoners to clean the levy. Mayor Reed stated a call needs to be made to see if the program is still available and get information to bring back to Council. President Kempton placed the issue in the Public Service committee.
Councilman Blakeman questioned if anything has been done about the barn and silo situation. Mayor Reed stated we have to find where the money would come from to complete the demolition.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to advertise for bids for the demolition and clean up of the barn and silo. Roll Call: All Aye.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson had no report.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Reed reported a lot has happened since the last meeting. The Water Dept. has done a good job taking care of several water breaks and the Street Dept. has done a good job clearing all of the recent bad weather. Mayor Reed asked if anyone is interested in helping with the 2010 census the first meeting will be in July.
Mayor Reed reported an incident that happened on Linden Ave. an 8 year old boy was attacked by a dog, he has 53 stitches. Mr. Reed stated Council has repeatedly beaten around the dog issue and people need to understand they have a right to own a dog but not a vicious one and there are responsibilities associated with owning a dog. President Kempton placed the issue in the Public Safety committee.
Mayor Reed mentioned that several times it has been said that anything concerning the Police Dept. in the wage ordinance cannot be changed, due to union negotiations. If something needs to be rewritten it will have to wait until 2008. President Kempton placed the issue in the Finance Committee to revert back to the 2006 Wage Ordinance concerning the Police Dept.
Randy Armbruster recognized Bill Justice for his 25 years of service to the Waverly Fire Dept. Mr. Armbruster presented Mr. Justice with a plaque in appreciation of his 25 years. Mr. Armbruster also recognized Larry Chitwood for 25 years of service (Mr. Chitwood was unable to attend). Mr. Armbruster thanked them for all of there help and work over the years.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Foreman Lane bid opening:
Three bids were received and the Engineer estimate is $44,555.50.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to allow the bids received to be opened. Roll Call: All Aye.
Nathan Davis opened the bids received and were as follows:
*Green Lawn Landscaping: $47,479.00
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to accept the bid received from Green Lawn Landscape. Roll Call: All Aye.
*Boone Coleman Construction: $61,334.12
Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to accept the bid received from Boone Coleman Construction. Roll Call: All Aye.
*Janet Roberts: $59,350.00
Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to accept the bid received from Janet Roberts. Roll Call: All Aye.
Mr. Davis stated the apparent low bidder is Green Lawn Landscape, the bids will be reviewed and a recommendation will be brought back to Council for approval.
Resolution # 7-2007 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $100,000.00 from the General Fund to the Police Fund. Councilman Kemper read Resolution # 7-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 8-2007 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $50,000.00 from the General Fund to the Bridge & Street Fund. Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution # 8-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 9-2007 (Emergency) – To authorize the Mayor & Auditor to enter into contract to provide fire protection on behalf of the City of Waverly with Jackson Township. Councilman Blakeman read Resolution # 9-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 10-2007 (Emergency) – To accept the Hazard Mitigation Plan that will help protect the people and property affected by the natural hazards that face Waverly and Pike County. Councilman Fisher read Resolution # 10-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Discussion: Butch Simonton explained approving this resolution places Pike County and the City of Waverly in a favorable situation to apply for funds in the event of natural hazards happening in Pike County.
Resolution # 11-2007 (Emergency) – To move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations. Councilman Kemper read Resolution # 11-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
AUDITOR’S REPORT:
Auditor Harvey Whaley reported he has requested information from the law director concerning the sale of City vehicles that the City no longer needs. Mr. Whaley mentioned this is the last year the City has to pay the schools for the Mills Pride tax abatement.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to pay the bills for February 6 & 20, 2007. Roll Call: All Aye.
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, Roger Kemper, Tom Patterson 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 Jones to approve the minutes of the February 20, 2007 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Kemper reported the General Fund balance beginning March was $729,840.00, the last payment has been made to the schools in the amount of $101,050.79 and the payment is being made to PeePee Twp. for tax revenue loss due to the Wal-mart annexation. There are $200,000.00 worth of transfers to be made, $25,033.96 in bills which will leave the General Fund balance at $391,499.97.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Council Jones to add Resolution # 19-2007. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper suggested a workshop be set up to discuss pay for Council and elected officials. President Kempton placed the issue in the Finance Committee.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Patterson had no report.
Public Safety Committee: Councilman Fisher had no report.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report. Mr. Jones mentioned his neighbor questioned him concerning the high level nuclear dump in Piketon. Mayor Reed explained he has mixed emotions when it comes to this and he feels he is not up on it enough to give a stand for Waverly. Mr. Reed stated he would like to pursue the high level jobs but not at the expense of people and property. Mayor Reed mentioned he would like to have citizen’s opinions and input. He mentioned ignorance years ago is what exposed employees of the plant years ago. The government guidelines now are pretty stringent. Mayor Reed mentioned Commissioner Teddy West has been involved with the plant for years and is very willing to speak to people if they have an interest.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman stated the Recreation Committee met and came up with a proposal of rules and regulations for the new park. The proposal has been forwarded to the Law Director for review.
Mr. Blakeman stated the committee would like to get the public involved in naming the fields and the ball park. If anyone has any suggestions please submit them to the Mayors office.
Mr. Blakeman mentioned he has been confronted concerning the cat problem in the City and has no solution at this time.
Mr. Blakeman asked if Mayor Reed has any information on the levy at Green Acres. Mayor Reed mentioned he spoke with Bill Kelly about the issue, he was the one who got the prisoners here to work in the past and Mr. Kelly wasn’t so sure about it; Mr. Reed stated he will speak with him again in detail.
Councilman Blakeman asked if anything has been done to get bids for the demolition of the barn or silo.
Mayor Reed stated he has spoken with Mike Shell and he is going to remove the barn at no cost to the City.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson reported she looked into the cost of a new flag pole for the municipal building. A 20 Ft. aluminum pole at Lowe’s is $132.00 and Klinker’s is $149.00. The commercial steel poles run from $300-$5000.00. Mayor Reed stated he would speak to Randy about finding what is best.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Reed reported Chief Roe, Asst. Chief Henderson and two detectives took part in the Project Life Saver training. Chief Roe explained the program and demonstrated how it works. Mayor Reed wished Randy Armbruster a Happy 50th Birthday and ask that Ptl. South and his family be kept in prayers; his twins were born early and are in Mt. Carmel in Columbus.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Ordinance # 12-2007 (Dispense 2nd & 3rd) - To accept the unit price bid submitted by Greenlawn Landscape Cont.LLC. for the Foreman Lane Flood Damage Reconstruction Project on February 9, 2007 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 Greenlawn Landscape Cont.LLC., according to: “Contract #CW0107 Exhibit A , B and C” attached, and all subsequent or related forms and documents associated with the “Contract Documents for the Foreman Lane Flood Damage Reconstruction Project as were approved for public bid by the Waverly City Council in Resolution 2-2007. Councilman Kemper read Ordinance # 12-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 13-2007 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $50,000.00 from the General Fund to the Bridge & Street Fund. Councilman Patterson read Resolution # 13-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 14-2007 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $50,000.00 from the General Fund to the Fire Fund. Councilman Fisher read Resolution # 14-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 15-2007 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $100,000.00 from the General Fund to the Police Fund. Councilman Jones read Resolution # 15-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 16-2007 (1st Reading) – To authorize the Auditor and Mayor to enter into contract for mosquito spraying with Ohio Pest Control Inc. Councilman Blakeman read Resolution # 16-2007 in its entirety for the 1st reading.
Ordinance # 17-2007 (Emergency) – To amend the Wage Ordinance for the City of Waverly for the year 2007. Councilwoman Thompson read Ordinance # 17-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye. Blakeman: Nay.
Resolution # 18-2007 (Emergency) – To move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations. Councilman Kemper read Resolution # 18-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 19-2007 (Emergency) – To move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations. Councilman Patterson read Resolution # 19-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to allow the City buildings to be used as poling locations. 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 Jones to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
PRESENT: President Greg Kempton, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Jack Jones, Forest Blakeman, Roger Kemper, Tom Patterson and Steve Fisher. 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:
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve the minutes of the March 6, 2007 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
FINANCE REPORT: Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded
by Councilman Patterson to approve the February Finance Report. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee:
Councilman Kemper reported the General Fund balance is $452,097.58 and after paying the bills and transfers the balance will be $397,886.60. Councilman Kemper asked the Finance Committee and Personnel Committee to meet next Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
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 hopes to have a Resolution from the law director concerning the parks rules and regulations by the next meeting.
Councilman Blakeman stated he and Council received a letter from Woody
Schaeffer requesting Council hire another part time person for the Parks & Recreation dept. for the summer.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to hire James Riffe as a part time seasonal
laborer at a rate of $7.69 per hour. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Fisher asked if there is enough work to keep the parks dept. busy. Councilman Blakeman replied there is more than enough work to keep them
busy.
Councilman Blakeman questioned the status of the flag pole. It was determined that the Public Service Committee would see that a pole was purchased and put up.
Councilman Blakeman stated he has received
calls concerning the cats in town. Mr. Blakeman asked if anyone has an opinion on what the City should do about the issue. President Kempton stated if anyone watching has a solution to let a council member know.
Councilman Blakeman asked why the City maintains the levy on one side of Green Acres but not on the other side.
Zoning Director Nathan Davis stated that documentation to prove the City actually owns that land has never
been produced and the only real way to find out who the owner is would be to hire an attorney.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to pursue legally finding ownership of the railroad bed in
Green Acres. Roll Call: All Aye.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson had no report.
Councilwoman Thompson stated the Public Service Committee will appoint someone to purchase a flag pole and get it installed.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Reed reported as of April 1st the Ross Co. Building Dept. will be
handling the City permits. Mayor Reed reported last Thursday night Dr. Jack Levine was appointed to the Pike County Board of Health.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
* Dave Beekman with APX Consulting explained the
two options available to the City concerning the Hillside Ave. Capitol Improvement project Council chose to pursue in October. The first option being a drywell system with an approximate cost of $100,005.50 and option two
a gravity system at an approximate cost of $286,845.00.
Mr. Beekman answered several questions from Council concerning cost, time frame, asphalt replacement and possible problems with each project.
Mr. Davis
explained he hoped to have a design completed with APX sometime this spring or summer. There will be a grant application submitted for Issue II money and if awarded it will pay for 75% of the cost.
Mr. Davis mentioned
that he and Dean Knight are not in favor of the drywell system due to the maintenance required and if there is a heavy rain the drywell may not be able to keep up.
Councilwoman Thompson asked if the City usually has
good luck with Issue II money. Mr. Davis said yes, very good luck and it’s a great program.
* Mike Corwin with the Waverly City Planning Commission presented the quarterly report. Mr. Corwin stated the
commission is currently working on the City master plan and they are currently reviewing the City zoning code chapter by chapter.
Mr. Corwin explained there future plans are development in the City. Mr. Corwin stated the meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month and are open to the public.
OLD BUSINESS:
Resolution #
16-2007 (2nd Reading) – To authorize the Auditor and Mayor to enter into contract for mosquito spraying with Ohio Pest Control Inc.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to read Resolution # 16-2007 by title only for the 2nd Reading. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Patterson read Resolution # 16-2007 by title only for the 2nd reading.
Discussion: Mayor Reed stated he has had conversations with Sandy Colegrove from Pike County Health Dept. about them taking care of our
mosquito spraying and the City paying for the cost of pesticide. The only issue may be the rat control.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution # 20-2007 (Emergency) – To move appropriations, between lines within the
individual funds in the Budget Appropriations. Councilman Blakeman read Resolution # 20-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Ordinance # 21-2007 (Emergency) - To adopt the amended Budget Appropriations for the years 2007.
Councilman Kemper read Ordinance # 21-2007 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 reported
he received the check from Adelphia (Time Warner) for the Cities franchise agreement and it only covered 5 months of 2006.
Mr. Whaley mentioned he has contacted the law director to see if there is anything that can be done if the City needs to pursue obtaining the monies.
Mr. Whaley reported the income tax receipts are down about $15,000.00.
Mr. Whaley stated the total cost in 2006 for the Parks & Recreation Dept. was $152,232.00 and we have $162,000.00 budgeted for 2007.
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.