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APRIL 3, 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 Roger Kemper leading Council and guests in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
MINUTES:
Councilman Jones made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve the minutes of the March 20, 2007 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Kemper reported after paying the bills the General Fund balance will be $505,806.58.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to add Resolution # 25-2007 to the
agenda. Roll Call: All Aye. Blakeman: Nay.
Councilman Kemper stated the Finance and Personnel committees met and are prepared to make a recommendation for salary increases for the position of Council, Mayor and
Auditor. Mr. Kemper mentioned he was contacted by the Caplinger’s on Seventh concerning people dumping over the hillside. Mayor Reed stated he would look into it.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Patterson had no report.
Public Safety Committee: Councilman Fisher reported he received a request from Chief Armbruster to appoint Ashley Higginbotham to the Auxiliary Fire Dept.
Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to appoint Ashley Higginbotham as an Auxiliary Fire fighter. Roll Call: All Aye.
Mr. Fisher stated the Safety committee met and feel there are sufficient
ordinances on the books dealing with dogs in the City and thinks if they were enforced it should help with the problems.
Mayor Reed stated since the accident the Police Dept. has been doing a great job and have made several arrest for loose dogs.
Councilman Fisher stated he and Councilwoman Thompson have checked prices for a new flag
pole and they range from $750.00 to $865.00 for a 25 ft. pole.
Councilman Fisher asked if any of the City employees would be able to put the new pole up and take down the old pole. Street Supt. Dean Knight stated several years ago the City paid someone to paint the pole and install a new pulley system. Mr. Knight recommended seeing if that could be done again before spending the money for a new pole. Councilwoman Thompson stated she has an estimate from Heibel Elec. to install a new spot light for $515.00.
Councilman Fisher stated the committee will do more investigation and get back with Council.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman
questioned the Mayor concerning the barn on 3rd Street.
Mayor Reed stated he spoke with Mike Shell 3 weeks ago and he assured him he would be tearing the barn down. Councilman Blakeman stated it appears as if the City does own the levy in Green Acres and asked when the City could clean it up. Street Supt. Dean Knight stated Council was not the place to discuss this and asked Councilman Blakeman to contact him at his office. President Kempton placed the issue in the Public Service Committee.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson had no report. Councilwoman Thompson asked when spring clean up is scheduled for this year. Mr. Night stated the first two weeks in May.
MAYOR’S
REPORT: Mayor Reed reported the City lost a good citizen, Bob Claytor passed away. Mr. Reed expressed the cities deepest sympathy and asked that the family be remembered in prayer.
A local Boy Scout troop was present with 3 members, Josh, Polly and Koty are all working toward their Eagle Scout Citizen award.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
Attorney Dale Seif was present representing Ben Nathan for
Clarksville Stave & Veneer.
Mr. Seif asked for Council’s approval allowing the Mayor to grant a non exclusive permanent right of way and appurtenant easement to the old railroad bed leading to the land where Randall Holmes used to be. Councilman Blakeman asked about the other land owners who have land there, if they can use the easement. Mr. Seif stated all land owners would be entitled to use the easement. Engineer Bob Gausman asked about the Cities liability. Mr. Seif stated the City has pretty good protection with sovereign immunity.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to add Resolution # 26-2007 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
OLD BUSINESS:
Resolution # 16-2007 (3rd 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 Patterson to read it by title only for the 3rd reading. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Patterson read Resolution # 16-2007 by title only for the third reading.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to table Resolution # 16-2007. Roll Call: All Aye.
Discussion: Mayor Reed explained he is still looking into working with the County to provide some of the services for mosquito control and will bring back to Council what the Cities options are at a later date.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution # 22-2007 (Emergency) – To move appropriations between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations. Councilman Kemper read Resolution # 22-2007 in its entirety and
made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Ordinance # 23-2007 (Emergency) – To adopt the Parks Rules and Regulations. Councilman Blakeman read Ordinance
# 23-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Discussion: Councilwoman Thompson asked who would enforce the rules and regulations.
President Kempton stated looking at the rules they look enforceable by the Police Dept. Mayor Reed stated Council may need to look at reserving shelters in the future for certain types of events.
Ordinance # 24-2007
(1st Reading) – To authorize the Mayor and/or Auditor to enter into a contract with National Church Residences, a.k.a. Bristol Village, regarding the energy costs allocation between the City of Waverly and National Church
Residences. Councilman Fisher read Ordinance # 24-2007 in its entirety for the 1st reading.
Resolution # 25-2007 (Emergency) – To authorize the Mayor and/or Auditor to enter into contract in order to obtain a credit
card machine in order to accept credit card payments for Tax fees and/or costs. It is contemplated that said credit card machine shall be obtained from the First National Bank of Waverly, Ohio.
Councilman Fisher read
Resolution # 25-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Discussion: Councilman Blakeman questioned the need for a credit card
machine. Mayor Reed stated it is less expensive to pay for a machine and fees than it is to take someone to court for taxes and the City gets the tax money now apposed to waiting if credit cards are accepted.
Ordinance # 26-2007 (Dispense 2nd & 3rd) – To grant a non-exclusive right of way and appurtenant easement for perpetual pedestrian and vehicular ingress and egress (“Easement”) on the old railroad bed used as a private
drive leading from North Street to the real property as described on Exhibit A hereto (“Property”), such Easement to run with the property.
Councilwoman Thompson read Ordinance # 26-2007 in its entirety and made a motion,
seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
AUDITOR’S REPORT:
Auditor Harvey Whaley reported after contacting Time Warner a check was received for the 1st half of 2006 franchise fee and was
an increase of $1960.00 over 2005, the total franchise fee received for 2006 was $47,201.00. Mr. Whaley mentioned the income tax receipts for March were down about $20,000.00 and hopefully will show an increase for April.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Aye.
Mr. Dale Seif asked Council about the parking in the downtown area. Mayor Reed stated he is working with the
County Commissioner concerning the matter. Mr. Reed mentioned he appreciates the County working with him.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
April 17, 2007
PRESENT: President Greg Kempton, Councilmen Jack Jones, Forest Blakeman, Tom Patterson and Steve Fisher. Mayor Dale Reed, Auditor Harvey Whaley, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson and Councilman Roger Kemper were excused.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 pm with Councilman Patterson leading Council and guests in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
MINUTES:
Councilman Jones made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve the minutes of the April 3, 2007 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
FINANCE REPORT: Councilman Jones made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Blakeman to approve the March 2007 Finance Report. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Kemper was excused.
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 had no report.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson was excused.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Reed reported they are still trying to get the loose
ends tied up with West North Street.
Foreman Lane seems to be going well, the black topping should start today, the residents and excited and thankful. Mayor Reed thanked Street Supt. Dean Knight and his employees for removing trees from the creek to help the Ducky Derby take place.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
Nathan Davis explained the cost increase of the two different projects for the Hillside Ave. drainage project.
Gravity system: original cost $286,845.00$419,654.69 new cost
Dry well system: original cost $100,000.00$130,080.94 new cost
Mr. Davis stated he is confident in the estimates presented and he feels there are ample funds planned in case something comes up during the project.
President Kempton stated there is a lot to think about and would like to see the Finance and Public Service Committees meet to discuss the issue further before making a decision.
Councilman Blakeman asked what type of
time frame the City would be facing. Engineer Dave Beekman stated 60 days should be sufficient and probably less.
Councilman Blakeman asked about the inconvenience to the City residents. Mr. Beekman explained it will be an inconvenience and the residents will have to work with street plates to get into driveways.
President Kempton asked that the committees come back to Council with a recommendation.
OLD BUSINESS:
Ordinance # 24-2007 (2nd Reading) – To authorize the Mayor and/or Auditor to enter into a contract with
National Church Residences, a.k.a. Bristol Village, regarding the energy costs allocation between the City of Waverly and National Church Residences.
Councilman Patterson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher
to read Ordinance # 24-2007 by title only for the 2nd reading. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Patterson read Ordinance # 24-2007 by title only for the 2nd reading.
Mayor Reed stated he received pricing from the Pike
County Health Dept. to perform the mosquito spraying for the City.
The cost would be $7500.00 for the year which is about half of what we pay OPC. President Kempton placed the issue in the Public Service Committee for review.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution # 27-2007
(Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $34,500.00 from the General Fund to the Recreational Complex Fund.
Councilman Blakeman read Resolution # 27-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 28-2007 (Emergency) – To amend Ordinance #
21-2007 the Amended Budget Appropriations for the year 2007.
Councilman Fisher read Resolution # 28-2007 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 was excused.
Mayor Reed stated last Wednesday one of the Cities Police officer went in for gall bladder surgery in doing so it was discovered he has cancer and underwent extensive surgery to remove the
cancer. The officer will have to go through chemo. The officer has been with the City about ten months and only has 37 hours of sick available to him. He will be out at least 6 to 8 weeks.
It has been recommended by the Chief and officers that they be allowed to donate time to him so he won’t have to suffer financially during his recovery. Mr. Reed stated he has spoken with Auditor Whaley and he supports this whole heartedly and it has been checked and legally there is no reason we can’t allow this to happen. Mr. Reed asked that the officer and his family be remembered he has a wife and 2 small children.
Councilman Patterson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to allow City employees to donate their accumulated sick time to Dennis Crabtree. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
MAY 1, 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 April 17, 2007 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee:
Councilman Kemper reported after paying bills this evening the General fund balance will be $540,441.89. Mr. Kemper commended the Mayor and Council for the outstanding effort at the Bristol Village candidate’s night.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Patterson had no report.
Public Safety Committee: Councilman Fisher reported the Eagle topper has been ordered for the top of the flag pole.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman asked about the progress on the barn. Mayor Reed stated still looking to get it torn down.
Mr. Blakeman asked
about the Green Acres Levy.
Mayor Reed stated the Ross County prisoners are already schedule through October. Mayor Reed stated maybe the Street Dept. could cut the trees closest to the property and clean up those areas and then the City can see about getting the prisoners in October and then early next spring.
Councilman Blakeman stated he has received concerns from citizens about the Cities emergency response plan after Thursday’s storms. Mayor Reed mentioned there is a copy of Waverly’s emergency response plan in the
Mayors office, the Police Dept. and Fire Dept. Mayor Reed stated the response plan is a good thing for the City to look into and maybe a letter should be drafted to the paper to explain.
Public Service
Committee: Councilwoman Thompson reported the committee met concerning Hillside Ave. and pest control for the City. Mrs. Thompson mentioned the health department should have their rat baiting license within 30 days.
The committee recommended that the City enter into an agreement for 6 months or a year.
Councilman Blakeman asked if the health department has the equipment to get into the large pits.
Mr. Blakeman mentioned he hopes this arrangement works out and the citizens don’t suffer due to council’s decision.
Mayor Reed stated he doesn’t have a problem with the previous contractor but would like to see if the
City can save money and get the same service.
Councilman Kemper mentioned how nice it is to see the different branches of government working together.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper
to enter into contract with the Pike County Health Dept. for mosquito service and follow with a Resolution. Roll Call: All Aye.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Reed reported there will be a benefit held for Police
Officer Dennis Crabtree on May 11th at Manpower Park in Jackson.
Mayor Reed asked that The Hurles family be remembered, their son Matt was involved in a terrible accident and has a long recovery ahead of him. Rob Hurles works for the Street Dept.
Mayor Reed stated Kroger has
submitted plans to put a gas station in their parking lot. Mr. Reed explained the first plans were not accepted due to loss of parking. The second set of plans was able to leave all the existing parking.
Mayor Reed stated he feels it’s a good idea to allow Kroger to install a gas station.
Mayor Reed reported due to the storm on Thursday the project on Foreman Lane has a mess that the City will have to fix.
Mayor Reed mentioned the water problem will have to be looked into before a decision can be made as to how the City needs to handle the repairs.
Mr. Reed stated the Mayor’s office has been overwhelmed with calls of thanks
for the golf cart used at the ball fields. Mr. Reed mentioned he is in the process of trying to man the golf cart and putting out a schedule for volunteers. Mr. Reed challenged all Council members to take one night
a week and volunteer.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPAITON:
Mr. Nathan Davis asked Council if they have made a decision as to which system he is pursue for the Hillside Avenue project; drywell or gravity.
Mr. Davis stated he feels the gravity system provides for future storm drainage needs and alternatives in the future. Councilman Kemper questioned what will happen to the water once it goes over the hill. Mr. Davis explained it will go to the natural low point for water which is a gravel pit and railroad area. President Kempton asked if the land is owned by the railroad. Mr. Davis stated the City would have to obtain an easement for the storm drain. Councilman Blakeman stated the drywell system is the cheapest and fastest way and would be better than what if there now. Mayor Reed stated the gravity system would allow the City to kill two birds with one stone by allowing for future growth and taking care of the current problem. Councilman Kemper stated the Finance Committee and Public Service Committee are prepared to make a recommendation. President Kempton stated the drywell system may be a bit of a gamble. Mr. Davis stated if the City goes with the drywell system in 10-12 years we will be right back where we started.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve the design concept of the Hillside Avenue storm sewer project in the form of “Gravity System option B”, as presented by Nathan Davis to City
Council on April 17, 2007; and to authorize Mr. Davis to negotiate with APX Consulting Group LLC for the services of topographic survey and preparation of contract plan drawings. Both said contracts shall be brought to
City Council at the next regular scheduled meeting for review and approval by Ordinance. Roll Call: All Aye.
Dick Demlow:
Mr. Demlow stated he appreciates the clarification for the Kroger gas pumps. Mr. Demlow stated he really enjoys having the park where he lives yet he asked if the Parks Budget could afford a broad leaf weed killer because the dandelions are terrible.
Mr. Demlow also asked about all of the people who exercise dogs in the park and don’t clean up after them.
President Kempton placed the concerns in the Parks & Recreation Committee for review.
OLD BUSINESS:
Ordinance # 24-2007 (3rd Reading) – To authorize the Mayor and/or Auditor to enter into a contract with National Church Residences, a.k.a. Bristol Village, regarding the energy costs allocation between
the City of Waverly and National Church Residences. Councilman Kemper made a motion to read Ordinance # 24-2007 by title only for the 3rd reading. Councilman Kemper retracted his motion.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to table Ordinance # 24-2007. Roll Call: All Aye.
Discussion:
Auditor Whaley stated he feels the City should wait on this Ordinance until the NCR
board can meet in the middle of the month and come to some type of agreement for the street lights in Bristol Village.
NEW BUSINESS: There was no new business.
AUDITOR’S REPORT:
Auditor Harvey Whaley had no report.
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.
MAY 15, 2007
PRESENT: Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Jack Jones, Forest Blakeman, Roger Kemper, Tom Patterson and Steve Fisher. Mayor Dale Reed.
President Greg Kempton and Auditor Harvey Whaley were excused.
Combined Pee Pee Twp. /Evergreen Union Cemetery Board Meeting.
Present Sam Rhodes and Danny Stephens, Paul Price was excused.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to appoint Councilwoman
Thompson as Acting President. Roll Call: All Aye.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 pm with Councilman Kemper leading Council and guests in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
Sam Rhodes presented Council and
Pee Pee Twp. trustees with the 2006 Waverly Evergreen Union Cemetery finance report. Mr. Rhodes asked that the Trustees and Council check with the Board of Elections concerning the renewal of the tax levy.
Trustee Dave Dewitt made a motion, seconded by Trustee Danny Stephens to reappoint Sam Rhodes to the Cemetery Board. Roll Call: All Aye.
MINUTES:
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve the minutes of the May 1, 2007 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
FINANCE REPORT: Councilman Jones made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Kemper to approve the April 2007 Finance Report. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee:
Councilman Kemper reported the General Fund balance is $785,238.42 and after paying the bills it will be $776,089.60. Mr. Kemper mentioned the General Fund has a healthy balance.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to add Resolution # 33-2007 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper congratulated the re-elected Auditor and Council members.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Patterson had no report.
Councilman Patterson stated he received a call concerning an unoccupied residence at 400 Gordan Ave. with tall grass and weeds.
Public Safety
Committee: Councilman Fisher reported the eagle for the top of the flag pole is in and asked that the company be contacted to install the pole.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman reported the City is finally going to receive the grant money for the park.
Mr. Blakeman stated the concerns that were brought up last Council about dogs littering in the park
and dandelions have been addressed and there are litter stations in the parks for dogs and reminded the residents to use the materials provided. Mr. Blakeman stated the dandelions would be very expensive to take care of
and it is economically not feasible at this time but possibly something to look at in the future.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson had no report.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
Scott Daily
addressed Council concerning The Waverly Street Fair. Mr. Daily thanked council for allowing the street fair last year.
Mr. Daily asked Council for permission to have the 2nd Annual Street fair on July 14th. Mr. Daily explained the fair would basically be the same as last year with the possibility of an increase in size. Mr. Daily stated there are hopes of a car show for this year.
Mayor Reed stated he would contact the state concerning closing down the road and get back with Mr. Daily.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Reed reported he has received several complaints concerning yards not being
maintained and about people running businesses from places not zoned for a business.
Mayor Reed stated the City has received a request from the Ohio Liquor Control to allow El Charro Mexican Restaurant to become a sole
proprietorship instead of a partnership. Mayor Reed asked Council if there were any objections, Council was silent.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Ordinance # 29-2007 (Dispense
2nd & 3rd) – To authorize the Mayor and Auditor to enter into contract with APX Consulting Group, LLC to provide topographic surveying and construction plan design drawing services for the Hillside Storm Sewer Project per
attached, Contract APX-5448, “Exhibit A” to this Ordinance. Councilman Kemper read Ordinance # 29-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 30-2007 (Emergency) – To create a Special Revenue Fund for the money received from the sale of a confiscated vehicle from the Federal Government. Councilman Patterson read Resolution # 30-2007 in its entirety
and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 31-2007 (Emergency) – To move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the
Budget Appropriations. Councilman Fisher read Resolution # 31-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 32-2007
(Emergency) – To enter into contract with Cross Management Consulting Services, Inc. Councilman Blakeman read Resolution # 32-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve it as an
emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 33-2007 (Emergency) – To move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations.
Councilman Jones read Resolution # 33-2007 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 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.
JUNE 5, 2007
PRESENT: Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Jack Jones, Forest Blakeman, Tom Patterson, and Steve Fisher. Mayor Dale Reed and Auditor Harvey Whaley. Councilmen Greg Kempton and Roger Kemper were excused.
Councilman Steve Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to appoint Councilwoman Thompson as acting Council President. Roll Call: All Aye.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 pm with Mayor Reed leading Council and guests in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Roll Call: All Aye.
MINUTES: Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Patterson to approve the minutes of the May 15, 2007 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Kemper was excused.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Patterson had no report.
Public Safety Committee:
Councilman Fisher thanked the Fire Dept. for the work they performed on the flagpole and Kenny Vong for making the piece for the Eagle on top of the flag pole.
Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to appoint Steve Corwin as a volunteer fire fighter. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to
hire Jeremy Masters as a full time police officer and Judy Whitt and Jessica Napier as full time dispatchers. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to change the Wage
Ordinance to allow comp time for employees with their dept. heads approval. Roll Call: All Aye.
Chief Roe mentioned the parking issues in the downtown area. Mr. Roe mentioned putting parking
meters back at High, Market, Second and North Streets.
Councilman Fisher stated the issue would be discussed in committee.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Recreation Committee:
Councilman Blakeman made motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to hire Justin Risner part time for the parks dept. at a starting rate $7.69 per hour through November. Roll Call: All Aye.
Mr. Blakeman reported the
Recreation Committee met concerning the Nature Works Grant, after speaking with Nathan Davis Mr. Blakeman said the project at the park could be started at anytime.
Mr. Blakeman mentioned an application will be submitted for a Nature Works Grant to pay for bathrooms and equipment at Bristol Park.
Mr. Blakeman stated he met with Randy Armbruster about a fire memorial in front of the
Police station.
Mr. Blakeman stated the committee discussed the request. The cost would be approximately $2,945.00 and the park would consist of 1-30ft. flag pole and 2-25 ft. flag poles and the bell from the old fire station that was cast in 1902. Mr. Blakeman stated the committee feels it would be a good project and the parks dept. will help with the project. Auditor Whaley stated $3,000.00 could be provided for the project.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to allow a new memorial park to be constructed at the Police station. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman stated a motion, needs made to allow the Nature Works grant to be used for the skate park.
Lynn Downey was present and presented a petition to council to object to the skate park being constructed at
Walnut Street Park.
The reasons listed there is no added parking being provided, skating will eliminate a basketball court intended for younger players, and more teenagers aren’t compatible with a park used mainly for families and their young children. Mr. Downey also mentioned the Senior Citizens Building and MRDD next to the area to be used. Mr. Downey stated there are two other parks Canal and Bristol with land that is not being used and Walnut Park is highly used.
Councilman Blakeman asked Mr. Downey why two years ago when he was on Council did he agree to the skateboard park and now he is against it. Mr. Blakeman mentioned Walnut Park is centrally located, Bristol Park is on
the out skirts of Waverly and Canal Park is too small. Mr. Downey stated he is in favor of a skate park just not at Walnut Street Park.
Mr. Blakeman stated in the grant the money is designated for Walnut Street Park. Mr. Downey stated he spoke with Nathan Davis and all he has to do is rewrite the grant to put it elsewhere.
Acting President Thompson
placed the issue in the Recreation Committee to see if there is any other place to put the skate park. Mayor Reed stated the decision needs to be made quickly.
Councilman Patterson stated he doesn’t want to see the
project stopped, but he would like to see it in another area.
Mr. Patterson mentioned the people in that are were never asked if they wanted the park. Chief Roe stated he doesn’t like older kids being drawn to the park around the smaller children.
Councilwoman Thompson stated
maybe we could meet with the schools and see if they could help with an area. Mr. Patterson mentioned the black top at Clough and 1st Avenue.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson thanked the Street
Dept. for the Spring Clean up.
Mayor Reed explained that tree trimming is the residents’ responsibility; Mr. Reed stated he would talk to those with concerns about trees between the sidewalk and curb and gutter. The City will not trim or cut trees.
Mayor Reed stated the sign “Do Not Block Driveway” at Jolly Pirate was there long before Bill Kelly bought the shop and the sign will not be moved, there is also one at the Library.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Reed stated there are ongoing things taking place on North Street. There was an accident that destroyed the storm drain and insurance will replace it.
Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Patterson to allow Foill Inc. to replace the storm drain on West North Street. Roll Call: All Aye.
Mayor Reed stated during the rains the crossover pipe washed out and since Foill Inc. will be on site he feels it
would be best to have them complete the work that is covered by the grant at a cost of $5,200.00.
Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to allow Foill Inc. to repair the crossover pipe on West
North Street. Roll Call: All Aye.
Mayor Reed stated there was an issue getting volunteers to drive the golf cart for the ball games, but ABLE ambulance came to the rescue, they are available to drive the cart
and also the volunteer fire fighters are covered on the Cities insurance.
Mayor Reed mentioned the service clubs of Waverly would like to have a sign erected. The issue was placed in the Public Safety
Committee for review of the best place for the sign to be located.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION # 34-2007 (EMERGENCY) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $1,322.06
from the General Fund to the Depot Road Fund and $4,499.86 from the General Fund to the Green Acres Fund.
Councilman Blakeman read Resolution # 34-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
RESOLUTION # 35-2007 (EMERGENCY) – To
amend Ordinance # 21-2007 the amended Budget Appropriations for the year 2007. Councilman Patterson read Resolution # 35-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve it as an
emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
RESOLUTION # 36-2007 (EMERGENCY) – To authorize the Auditor and Mayor to enter into contract for mosquito spraying, with the Pike County Health Dept. Councilman
Jones read Resolution # 36-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
RESOLUTION # 37-2007 (EMERGENCY) – To authorize the
Auditor to transfer $40,000.00 from the General Fund to the Nature Works Fund. Councilman Fisher read Resolution # 37-2007 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 Whaley reported there will be a pre-audit meeting for the Mayor and Council on Wednesday June 20th at 10:00 am.
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.
JUNE 19, 2007
PRESENT:
President Greg Kempton, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Jack Jones, Roger Kemper, Tom Patterson and Steve Fisher. Auditor Harvey Whaley. Councilman Forest Blakeman and Mayor Dale Reed were excused.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 pm with Councilman Patterson leading Council and guests in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
MINUTES:
Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve the minutes of the June 5, 2007 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
FINANCE REPORT: Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by
Councilwoman Thompson to approve the May 2007 Finance Report. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee:
Councilman Kemper reported the General Fund has a balance of $1,900,077.88 and after transfers and paying the bills the balance will be $758,468.63.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to add Resolution # 41-2007 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to add Resolution # 42-2007 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to add Resolution # 43-2007 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to add Resolution # 44-2007 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to add Resolution # 45-2007 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to add Ordinance # 46-2007 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Patterson had no report.
Public Safety
Committee:
Councilman Fisher stated the committee met tonight concerning the parking meters. Mr. Fisher stated the committee feels the Finance Committee should look into the financial aspect of the meters. President Kempton asked if anyone has spoken with the business owners. Mr. Fisher stated the business owners are complaining about the parking. Mr. Fisher stated the committee is in favor of the meters.
President Kempton placed the issue in the Finance Committee for review.
President Kempton stated he was asked to look into making the alley from 2nd Street to Bridge Street one way due to accidents.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman was excused.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson had no report.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Reed was excused.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: Scott Dailey with the Waverly Street Festival was present and informed Council of the progress for the Street Festival. Mr. Dailey asked if
the tables from the shelter houses can be used again this year for the festival.
Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to allow the picnic tables to be used for the Street Festival. Roll
Call: All Aye.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution # 38-2007 (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, Bid documents and specifications for 2007 Street Resurfacing Contract.”
Councilman Fisher read Resolution # 38-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
Ordinance # 39-2007 (Dispense 2nd & 3rd) - To authorize the Mayor and
Auditor to enter into a contract with The Shelly Company, for asphalt planing services for W. North Street. Councilman Patterson read Ordinance # 39-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Council Fisher to
approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
Ordinance # 40-2007 (Dispense 2nd & 3rd) - To authorize the Mayor and Auditor to enter into a contract with The Shelly Company, for asphalt planing services for Robin Road.
Councilman Kemper read Ordinance # 40-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 41-2007 (Emergency) – To move appropriations
between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations. Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution # 41-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it as an emergency.
Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 42-2007 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $100,000.00 from the General Fund to the Police Fund. Councilman Jones read Resolution # 42-2007 in its entirety and made a
motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 43-2007 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $50,000.00 from the General Fund to the Bridge
& Street Fund. Councilman Fisher read Resolution # 43-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 44-2007
(Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $80,000.00 from the General Fund to the Sewer Fund. Councilman Patterson read Resolution # 44-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to
approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 45-2007 (Emergency) – To amend Ordinance # 21-2007 the Amended Budget & Appropriations for the year 2007.
Councilman Kemper read Resolution # 45-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Ordinance # 46-2007 (1st Reading) – To authorize
a sewer rate increase in both residential and commercial. This increase will be carried out over a three year period. Councilwoman Thompson read Ordinance # 46-2007 in its entirety for the first reading.
Discussion: John Voorhes stated the last sewer increase was in 2002 and the City of Waverly is well under the state average.
AUDITOR’S REPORT:
Auditor Harvey Whaley reported a Resolution is still being
worked on for the lights at Bristol Village; hopefully there will be a Resolution and agreement at the next council.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Jones made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
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