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OCTOBER 2, 2007
PRESENT:
President Greg Kempton, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Jack Jones, Forest Blakeman, Roger Kemper, Tom Patterson, and Steve Fisher. Mayor Dale Reed. Auditor Harvey Whaley 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:
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve the minutes of the September 18, 2007 regular meeting and September 20, 2007 special meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Kemper reported the General Fund balance is $ 821,973.65 after paying the bills.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to add Resolution # 71-2007 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper reminded Council of Fun & Sun at the Walnut St. Park on Friday.
Personnel Committee:
Councilman Patterson reported the 175th Canal Celebration was a big success. Mr. Patterson thanked Sharon Manson for an excellent job.
Councilman Patterson stated today him, his wife and the Mayor’s secretary went
to Ohio University in Chillicothe to participate in a course on the 2010 census. Mr. Patterson mentioned sooner or later help will be needed for the census.
Public Safety Committee:
Councilman Fisher reported he has spoken with his committee concerning the handicap parking in front of the Senior Citizens Bldg. and they have decided to recommend Council approve the Resolution to do so. Mr. Fisher stated Councilman Patterson will be checking into the turn near Mills Pride.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report. Mr. Jones reminded Council of the Bristol Village Fair which will take place Friday & Saturday.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman stated he would
like to thank John Davis with Fat Cat Driveway Sealant for sealing the new skate park. Mr. Blakeman mentioned he received a call from Sue Thomas the president of the Waverly Garden Club about making Waverly a Tree City
USA. Ms. Thomas would like to meet with the Mayor and Recreation committee.
Mr. Blakeman asked when Frank’s position on Channel 2 is going to be filled.
Mayor Reed stated there isn’t anyone who is willing to replace Frank for what he was paid. It really isn’t the Cities job to provide this service and unless we receive a volunteer it probably won’t happen. Tom is documenting activities in the City and trying to get them on Channel 2. Mr. Reed mentioned hopefully in the next week or two we will be able to get the church program and Joy’s program back on the air. Time Warner is willing to update some of the equipment in the Studio.
Councilman Blakeman asked if the prisoners were going to work this fall on the levy. Mayor Reed stated we are unable to get them until spring.
Councilman Blakeman also inquired about the police cruisers that are
left to sell. Mayor Reed stated he thought there were two left and they have had some interest but nothing solid. Mayor Reed stated the City really needs to have an auction.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson had no report.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to hire Patricia Evans as a part time dispatcher. Roll Call: All Aye.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: Gregg Hass with Horizon Communications addressed Council concerning permission to run fiber optic cable along the Cities right of way. Mr. Hass offered a $2,000.00 donation toward the survey.
Mayor Reed explained Horizon has a contract with Adena to tie all of there facilities together by November 1st and they are on a tight schedule.
Councilman Patterson made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to
allow the Mayor and Law Director to enter into an agreement with Horizon to run fiber optic line and receive a donation of $2,000.00. Roll Call: All Aye.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Councilman Blakeman made a
motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to allow city buildings to be used as poling locations on November 6, 2007. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to change the
November 6th Council Meeting to November 5th due to the election. Roll Call: All Aye.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS: Salt Bid Opening:
North American Salt: $43.60 per ton delivered
Morton Salt: $48.56 per ton delivered
Cargill Salt: $50.35 per ton delivered
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to accept the salt bids as read. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 67-2007 (Emergency) - To authorize the erection of signs to indicate four (4) adjacent
“handicapped parking” spaces at the Senior Citizens Center located at 408 Walnut Street, Waverly, Ohio.
This resolution intends to promote and maintain the public safety, well-being and convenience of the residents of the City of Waverly by regulating the parking of vehicles at this particular place. Councilman Fisher read Resolution # 67-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 68-2007 (Emergency) – To approve the anticipated revenue received and effective tax rates on current tax levies as determined by the County Budget Commission. Councilman Patterson read Resolution #
68-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 69-2007 (Emergency) – To move appropriations, between lines within the
individual funds in the Budget Appropriations. Councilman Kemper read Resolution # 69-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 70-2007 (Emergency) – To create a Petty Cash Fund for Mayor’s Court. Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution # 70-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it as an
emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 71-2007 (Emergency) – To authorize the implementation of a Community Service program in which Mayor’s Court’s Offenders may participate in lieu of or in addition to jail
sentences. Councilman Blakeman read Resolution # 71-2007 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 was excused.
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.
OCTOBER 16, 2007
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 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 2, 2007 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
FINANCE REPORT: Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Jones to approve the September 2007 Finance Report. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Kemper reported the General Fund balance after paying the bills will be $849,898.92.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Patterson was excused.
Public Safety Committee: Councilman Fisher had no report.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman reported the rules and regulations for the new skate park
have been passed out to each member and there will be a resolution to adopt them at the next meeting. Councilman Blakeman asked when the Council meetings will be aired on Channel 2?
Mayor Reed stated Mr. Demlow is looking to see if anyone in Bristol Village has an interest. Mr. Reed mentioned as soon as someone can be found who has the knowledge to run the equipment and is willing to take on the job for little pay.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson had no report.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Reed reported he went to the Issue II meeting and the Hillside Ave. project was given the #1 rating. Mr. Reed stated
he appreciates the support of the local Mayors and commissioners. Mr. Reed mentioned the Commissioners would like Council to look at the old Stiffler Bldg. property and come up with some suggestions.
Mayor Reed reported Amerisco has started the City evaluation. Mr. Reed mentioned Chief Armbruster was impressed with their suggestions.
Mayor Reed stated he has spoken with Ron Fuester and he would like to meet with
Forest, Luke, Woody and himself at the disc golf course in Chillicothe.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to accept the salt bid submitted by North American Salt. Roll Call: All Aye.
Ordinance # 72-2007 (Emergency) – The purpose of this Ordinance is to
authorize pay increases for the offices of the Mayor, Auditor, and Council Members of the City of Waverly. Councilman Kemper read Ordinance # 72-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to
approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye. Blakeman: Abstain.
Discussion: Councilman Kemper stated information was gathered from other municipalities and found that the Council, Mayor and Auditor were
very under paid for their positions, the Finance and Personnel Committees decided to double the salaries. Mr. Kemper mentioned the committees looked at giving less of a raise and felt that anything less would be
disrespectful.
Councilman Blakeman stated the positions are part time and most of the full time City employees make less $24,000.00 a year.
President Kempton stated a 100% raise is very hard to defend. Councilman Kemper stated the committees looked at what a fair rate of reimbursement would be. Mr. Kemper stated the Finance Committee alone met more times in the past year than $100.00 per month would compensate. Auditor Whaley stated it has been 9 years since the positions have had a raise.
Mayor Reed stated he is expected to be at meetings all over the place and has to take off work to do so, and has to take the time off without pay.
President Kempton ask if those voting for the raise felt strongly about there decision. Council agreed.
Ordinance # 73-2007 (1st Reading) – To adopt the proposed Budget Appropriations for the year 2008.
Councilman Fisher read Ordinance # 73-2007 in its entirety for the 1st reading.
Ordinance # 74-2007 (1st Reading) – To adopt the proposed Wage Ordinance for the City of Waverly for the year 2008. Councilwoman
Thompson read Ordinance # 74-2007 in its entirety for the first reading.
AUDITOR’S REPORT:
Auditor Harvey Whaley reported he has worked all day trying to get titles to match vehicles stored at the City garage.
There are 4 vehicles without titles. Mr. Whaley stated he spoke with Asst. Chief Henderson and he is trying to find out what he can about the 4 vehicles. Mr. Whaley ask Councils opinion of the best way to get rid of the old vehicles.
President Kempton stated without all of the titles an auction would probably be best. Mayor Reed stated he felt the City should have an auction ASAP.
Auditor Whaley thanked Council for the raise and stated he would try to improve.
Mr. Whaley informed Council that 2007 was the last year the City is required to pay the school taxes. Mr. Whaley mentioned currently the
cash balance is $153,446.00 ahead of last year at this same time.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Aye. Blakeman: Nay.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye. Blakeman: Nay.
NOVEMBER 5, 2007
PRESENT:
President Greg Kempton, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Jack Jones, Forest Blakeman, Tom Patterson, and Steve Fisher. Mayor Dale Reed and Auditor Harvey Whaley. Councilmen Roger Kemper and Greg Kempton were excused.
Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to appoint Councilwoman Thompson as Acting President of Council. Roll Call: All Aye.
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 Blakeman to approve the minutes of the October 16, 2007 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee:
Councilman Kemper was excused. Councilwoman Thompson reported the General Fund balance is $876,574.19 and after paying the bills totaling $11,353.44 it will be $865,240.75.
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 has spoken with Woody from the Parks Dept. and the skate park is finished and should be dedicated on Friday.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson had no report.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Reed reported the City of Waverly has received an award from AAA for being highway safe.
OLD BUSINESS:
Ordinance # 73-2007 (2nd Reading) – To adopt the proposed Budget
Appropriations for the year 2008. Councilman Jones read Ordinance # 73-2007 in its entirety for the 2nd Reading.
Ordinance # 74-2007 (2nd Reading) - To adopt the proposed Wage Ordinance for the City of Waverly for the year
2008. Councilman Fisher read Ordinance # 74-2007 in its entirety for the 2nd Reading.
Discussion: Mayor Reed stated Council needs to consider having a special meeting to discuss possible changes to the
wage ordinance. Council decided to conduct the meeting on Monday November 12th.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution # 75-2007 (Emergency) – To move appropriations between lines with the individual funds in the Budget
Appropriations. Councilman Patterson read Resolution # 75-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Ordinance # 76-2007 (1st
Reading) – To adopt the 2007 Ohio Fire Code (ODC) as adopted by the Ohio Division of State Fire Marshall. Councilman Fisher read Ordinance # 76-2007 in its entirety for the 1st reading.
Resolution # 77-2007
(Emergency) – To adopt the following Skate Park Rules and Regulations. Councilman Blakeman read Resolution # 77-2007 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 he is waiting on the Resolution to allow the sale of the City vehicles.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to
add the Resolution for the City vehicle auction to the agenda for the special meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
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 Jones to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
NOVEMBER 19, 2007
SPECIAL MEETING
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.
NEW BUSINESS:
Discuss – 2008 Wage Ordinance
Councilman Kemper stated there needs to be clarification concerning the overtime pay on Holidays for 4 officers not scheduled to work but are paid 48 hours for the week. Mr. Kemper
mentioned the inability to find another entity that follows suit.
Mayor Reed stated there are two officers who lose shift and court pay due to there position and now we are going to take away the additional holiday
pay. Councilman Kemper stated maybe giving compensation for the money the two officers are loosing should be considered.
Mayor Reed expressed his concern for the officers who were not given a raise last year due to
the union negotiations. Mr. Reed stated he feels they are entitled to the raise given to the rest of the City employees.
President Kempton placed the wage evaluation issues in the Finance Committee for review.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to allow the law director to change the wording in the 2008 Wage Ordinance, section VI, concerning holiday pay with approval of the Mayor. Roll
Call: All Aye.
Councilman Patterson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to allow the law director to change the wording in the 2008 Wage Ordinance, section XIII, concerning the HSA.
Roll Call: All Aye. Blakeman: Abstain.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to allow the law director to change the wording in the 2008 Wage Ordinance, section II, concerning
comp time. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
NOVEMBER 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 Patterson leading Council and guests in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
MINUTES:
Councilman Patterson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve the minutes of the July 3, 2007 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
FINANCE REPORT: Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Patterson to approve the October 2007 Finance Report. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee:
Councilman Kemper reported the General Fund will be transferring $60,000.00 and paying $16,818.60 in bills. The General Fund has $345,000.00 left to transfer which leaves a balance of $711,222.43.
Personnel Committee:
Councilman Patterson reported he received a request from Mr. Whaley concerning a new phone system for the municipal building in the amount of $6,315.00.
Councilman Patterson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to
allow a new phone system to be purchased at a price of $6,315.00. Roll Call: All Aye.
Public Safety Committee: Councilman Fisher had no report.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman reported the New Skate park has been dedicated, opened and seems to be going well.
Mr. Blakeman thanked the Jingle Bell committee for all of there decorations and a great parade.
Mr. Blakeman asked if anything has been accomplished with airing the council meetings.
President Kempton stated he realizes a lot of people miss the council meetings. Councilman Patterson mentioned Time Warner may be giving the system some upgrades and we should consider waiting until the system is complete to see what capabilities we have to work with on the system. Mayor Reed stated he is not sure what the City would have to purchase to get the show back on the air.
Councilman Patterson stated he feels before Council addresses this problem they should be looking at the skate park problems, Mr. Patterson mentioned rules are not being followed and he feels the parks should be patrolled
more often.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Council Jones to allow an advertisement for someone to televise the Council meetings. Roll Call: All Aye. Patterson: Nay.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson had no report.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Reed reported he attended a AAA luncheon and the City received a Safe City Award.
Mr. Reed stated he has received a
request from Travis, Mayors Court Clerk to allow the purchase of imaging software and agreement in the amount of $10,950.00.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to allow Mayors Court to
purchase imaging software in the amount of $10,950.00. Roll Call: All Aye.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: Randy Davies-Public Relations Manager with Time Warner Communications addressed Council to ask permission
to use the cities land to run communication line. Mayor Reed stated he would like to see Nathan Davis involved and have Time Warner come back for the meeting in December.
OLD BUSINESS:
Ordinance # 73-2007 (3rd
Reading) – To adopt the proposed Budget Appropriations for the year 2008. Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to read Ordinance # 73-2007 by title only for the 3rd reading. Roll
Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper read Ordinance # 73-2007 by title only for the 3rd reading and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye. Blakeman: Abstain.
Ordinance # 74-2007 (3rd Reading) - To adopt the proposed Wage Ordinance for the City of Waverly for the year 2008. Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to read Ordinance # 74-2007 by
title only. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Patterson read Ordinance # 74-2007 by title only for the 3rd reading and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it. Roll Call: All
Aye. Blakeman: Abstain.
Ordinance # 76-2007 (2nd Reading) – To adopt the 2007 Ohio Fire Code (ODC) as adopted by the Ohio Division of State Fire Marshall.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to read Ordinance # 76-2007 by title only for the 2nd reading. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Fisher read Ordinance # 76-2007 by title only for the 2nd reading.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution # 78-2007 (Emergency) – To authorize the Mayor and/or Auditor of the City of Waverly to advertise and auction
and to auction the following motor vehicles that are owned by the City of Waverly. Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution # 78-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve it with
amendments as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Discussion: Council agreed to add the 3 – 2006 Crown Victoria Police Cruisers to the Resolution with a reserve of $12,500.00 on each.
Resolution #
79-2007 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $60,000.00 from the General Fund to the Second Street Fund. Councilman Blakeman read Resolution # 79-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by
Councilwoman Thompson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 80-2007 (Emergency) – To move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations.
Councilman Jones read Resolution # 80-2007 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 he is happy to see the auction is finally going to come about. Mr. Whaley mentioned there are two depts. running low and they are aware and taking steps to slow it down and I appreciate it.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
DECEMBER 4, 2007
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 Fisher leading Council and guests in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
MINUTES:
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve the minutes of the November 20, 2007 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Jones made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to
approve the minutes of the November 19, 2007 special meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee:
Councilman Kemper reported the General Fund balance will be $695,211.10 after paying the bills and transfers of $345,000.00. Mr. Kemper stated the Finance Committee and Tom Patterson met to discuss the salaries in the Police Dept. Mr. Kemper stated it was decided that the 4 individuals affected by the change in the wage ordinance should be compensated for there loss. Mr. Kemper mentioned the wording did need changed but the employees did not need to be penalized. Mr. Kemper stated he is waiting for information from the law director.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Patterson was excused.
Public Safety Committee: Councilman Fisher had no report.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman
Blakeman reported everyone received a letter concerning applying for the Nature Works grant to build new bathrooms at Bristol Park.
Mr. Blakeman stated he feels this is a good idea. Mayor Reed stated there is a lack of communication between him and the Parks Dept. Mr. Reed mentioned the proper channels need to be followed. Mr. Reed stated he is not against applying for the grant he would just like to see better communication.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to allow a Nature Works grant to be applied for to construct bathrooms at Bristol Park. Roll Call: All Aye. Kemper: Abstain.
Councilman Blakeman stated a letter and quote had been sent to Council concerning the trade in of one of the old mowers from the Parks Dept.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to allow the
Parks Dept. to trade in and replace a mower. Councilman Kemper retracted his second, resolution failed due to lack of a second.
Mayor Reed stated he asked the Parks Dir. to hold off on trading the mower in because he felt he wasn’t getting a good trade.
Auditor Whaley stated the money for the mower is in the Parks line and can be encumbered and budgeted for next year.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson had no report.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Reed
reported he met with the Commissioners on Friday and the City is going to lease the old Stiffler Bldg. property for $1.00 per year.
Mr. Reed mentioned this is a good opportunity to try to add additional parking in the downtown area.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
Horizon Communications: Mayor Reed state he and Nathan Davis met with Horizon
officials and spoke in length about there plans. Mayor Reed stated Horizon needs to service some new businesses near Am. Savings Bank and then down to Piketon and hopefully on to Jackson. Mr. Reed mentioned Horizon
needs permission to go from Adena across 23 to the other side of pride drive.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to allow Horizon to cross the Cities land to lay fiber optic cable in the
Pride Drive area. Roll Call: All Aye.
Dave Moore addressed Council concerning an issue with the Police Dept. following him too closely. Mr. Moore stated if there is an accident due to him having to stop
quickly it would not be his fault. Mr. Moore mentioned he went to the police station to speak with the Police Chief and a Sergeant was sent out to speak with him.
Mayor Reed stated he would speak with the Police Chief and get back with him on Friday.
OLD BUSINESS:
Ordinance # 76-2007 (3rd Reading) – To adopt the 2007 Ohio Fire Code (ODC) as adopted by the Ohio
Division of State Fire Marshall. Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to read Ordinance # 76-2007 by title only for the 3rd reading. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman read
Ordinance # 76-2007 by title only for the 3rd reading and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution # 81-2007 (Dispense 2nd & 3rd) – To
authorize the Mayor and Auditor to enter into contract with MS Consultants, Inc. as per attached: “Exhibit A,” in order to provide easement acquisition services necessary for the Hillside Avenue Storm Sewer Project.
Councilman Kemper read Resolution # 81-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve it with corrections to Exhibit A (Hillside Ave. Project) Roll Call: All Aye.
Discussion:
Councilman Blakeman asked why an outside firm is being used instead of someone local.
President Kempton stated he spoke with Nathan Davis concerning the issue and he mentioned problems with the local firm used in the past and this company was able to give an estimate under the amount appropriated.
Resolution # 82-2007 (Emergency) – To amend Ordinance # 21-2007 the Amended Budget Appropriations for the year 2007.
Councilman Kemper read Resolution # 82-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 83-2007 (Emergency) – To move appropriations,
between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations.
Councilman Fisher read Resolution # 83-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 84-2007 (Emergency) – To move
appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations.
Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution # 84-2007 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 of the money moves tonight are to ensure all lines finish in the black. Mr. Whaley stated the Auction is scheduled for Saturday December 15th at 10 am.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
DECEMBER 18, 2007
PRESENT:
President Greg Kempton, Councilmen Forest Blakeman, Roger Kemper, Tom Patterson, and Steve Fisher. Mayor Dale Reed, Auditor Harvey Whaley, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson and Councilman Jack Jones were excused.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 pm.
MINUTES: Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve the minutes of the December 4, 2007 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
FINANCE REPORT:
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve the November 2007 Finance Report. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Kemper reported after the transfers and paying the bills the General Fund balance will be $ 671,460.44
Mr. Kemper stated the auction brought $8,641.00 but the 2006 cruisers were not sold.
Council discussed accepting sealed bids for the 2006 cruisers.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to advertise for sealed bids with the right to refuse any and all bids on the 2006
cruisers. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper thanked Council for a great 8 years working together. Mr. Kemper mentioned Mr. Demlow will be a great asset to Council.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Patterson had no report.
Public Safety Committee: Councilman Fisher had no report.
Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to add Ordinance # 89-2007 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones was excused.
Recreation Committee: Councilman
Blakeman wished everyone a Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year. Mr. Blakeman wished Councilman Kemper and Jones the best in their retirement.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson was excused.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Reed was excused.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
Terry Smith surveyor for Lynn Grey owner of the old Don’s Furniture building addressed Council concerning the survey he completed on the
building and lot. Mr. Smith stated the building is larger than the lot it is sitting on. Mr. Smith asked that Council consider releasing the property due to the length of time the building has been on the lot.
President Kempton stated this issue is something the law director will need to handle.
Mr. Smith stated he has spoken to Nathan Davis and he said he would prepare the Ordinance and submit it to the law director for review and bring it to the next meeting of Council.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution # 85-2007 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $345,000.00 from the General Fund to the Bridge & Street, Police, Fire and
Sewer Funds. Councilman Kemper read Resolution # 85-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 86-2007 (Emergency) – To
move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations.
Councilman Fisher read Resolution # 86-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 87-2007 (Emergency) – To move
appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations.
Councilman Blakeman read Resolution # 87-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Ordinance # 88-2007 (Emergency) – To approve
current replacement pages to the Waverly Codified Ordinances, and declaring an emergency.
Councilman Patterson read Ordinance # 88-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Ordinance # 89-2007 (Emergency) – To increase court costs
by $10.00 for Mayor’s Court to be in compliance with HB 181. Councilman Fisher read Ordinance # 89-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to change the regular council meeting from Jan. 1st to Jan. 3rd @ 6:00 p.m. Roll Call: All Aye.
AUDITOR’S REPORT:
Auditor Harvey Whaley was excused.
Councilman Kemper 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.
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