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JULY 3, 2007
PRESENT:
President Greg Kempton, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Jack Jones, Forest Blakeman, Roger Kemper and Steve Fisher. Auditor Harvey Whaley. Mayor Dale Reed, Councilman Tom Patterson and Jack Jones were 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 Councilman Fisher to approve the minutes of the June 19, 2007 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee:
Councilman Kemper reported the General Fund balance is $757,748.85 and after the bills are paid the balance will be $747,293.12. Councilman Kemper stated he spoke with Harvey and Ellen and met with Joyce and Steve prior to council to discuss the financial aspect of parking meters. The committee recommends that the meters be installed but feels budgeting for the project for 2008 would be a wise decision.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Patterson was excused.
Public Safety Committee:
Councilman Fisher reported he spoke with Chief Roe concerning the alley between 2nd and Bridge Street; Mr. Roe is aware of the issue and feels making it a one way would be a good idea. President Kempton asked if anyone had been contacted at the County garage about the salt trucks. Mr. Fisher stated he hasn’t spoken with anyone but would do so before making a motion to proceed.
Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to add Ordinance # 47-2007 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones was excused.
Recreation Committee:
Councilman Blakeman reported he has been receiving a lot of complaints concerning the mosquito spraying and the speed of the vehicle used to spray.
Mr. Blakeman stated he received a call concerning a person called 911
and after 45 minutes no one came and they called back, finally they had to get a private ambulance.
Mr. Blakeman mentioned he spoke with the commissioners and they are working on a 24/7 emergency squad service. Mr. Demlow from the audience stated at Bristol Village they have been instructed to contact 911 and ask that a private ambulance be sent.
Mr. Blakeman stated he and the recreation committee met prior to council to discuss the skate board park and the general consensus is more local information is needed.
President Kempton stated he was contacted and ask why there is a problem now and not before, Mr. Kempton stated he feels the skate park should be installed and deal with the problems as they come. Councilman Kemper stated he would like to know the Mayor’s thoughts on the skate park. President Kempton stated he spoke with the Mayor and he felt the same as he did about the park.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to proceed with the skate park at Walnut Street Park. Roll Call: All Aye.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson made a motion,
seconded by Councilman Kemper to add Resolution # 46-2007 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Reed was excused.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: Nathan Davis made a proposal to
replace all curbs, gutter and driveway aprons during the Hillside Avenue project.
The total cost will be $113,250.00 and the city share is $28,312.50. Mr. Davis asked that the finance committee meet to see if there will be funds available.
Engineer Dave Beekman stated with the original proposal there
will be a lot of patch work and with the new proposal you will have a better product in the end. President Kempton placed the issue in the finance committee for review.
John Reedy – Pike County Veteran’s office – Mr.
Reedy explained the Veteran’s memorial he would like to construct in Pike County and showed a presentation of area memorials. The cost will be between $60,000 and $70,000.
Mr. Reedy explained he is searching for land for the memorial and ask Council for suggestions.
Nathan Davis stated he supports the construction of a Veteran’s memorial and hopes the City will help find a place for it.
Luke Francis – Disc golf course – Mr. Francis proposed to Council to install a disc golf course at Bristol Park.
Mr. Francis asked that Council consider budgeting for it in 2008. A 9 hole course could be constructed for under $7,000.00. Mr. Francis stated he would be willing to volunteer time for a committee. Mr. Davis suggested possibly the City could match local business contribution and community donations. Mr. Davis stated the deed to Bristol Park is restricted to recreational use. President Kempton placed the issue in the Parks and Recreation Committee.
OLD BUSINESS:
Ordinance # 46-2007 (2nd Reading) – To authorize a sewer rate increase in both residential and commercial.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to read Ordinance # 46-2007 by title only for the 2nd Reading. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilwoman Thompson read Ordinance # 46-2007 by title only for the 2nd reading.
NEW BUSINESS:
Transfer of Liquor permit from Phil’s Grand Tavern LLC to William A. Wiseman DBA Grand Tavern.
President Kempton asked if there were any objections to the transfer, with no response. President Kempton instructed the permit transfer to be allowed.
Ordinance # 47-2007 (Dispense 2nd & 3rd) – To amend
Ordinance # 50-2006 and approve the membership for the City of Waverly Municipal Planning Commission in accordance with the Waverly City Charter and City Ordinance # 39-2005. Councilman Kemper read Ordinance # 47-2007 in
its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
AUDITOR’S REPORT:
Auditor Harvey Whaley reported the income tax is down about $60,000.00 so far this year.
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 Thompson to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
JULY 10, 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.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution # 48-2007
(Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $100,000.00 from the General Fund to the Police Fund. Councilman Kemper read Resolution # 48-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to
approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Discussion: Councilwoman Thompson stated she would like to see a stipulation about the sell of the old cruisers, Council agreed.
Councilwoman Thompson made
a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to stipulate all of the old cruisers need to be sold within 90 days and the funds received put back in the General Fund. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
JULY 17, 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 Councilwoman Thompson 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 July 3, 2007 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
FINANCE REPORT:
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve the June 2007 Finance Report. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Kemper reported the General Fund balance is $733,519.20 and after paying the bills it will be $710,804.11.
Councilman Kemper stated the committee met concerning the additional money
requested for the Hillside Ave. project; the general consensus is to budget the additional funds but there will be less money available for any emergencies that may come up in any other projects.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to add Resolution # 51-2007 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Patterson reported he received a letter
from Sharon Manson with the Pike County Visitors Bureau.
Mr. Patterson read the letter which asked the City to donate $4,000.00 for the Erie Canal festivities. President Kempton asked when Ms. Manson would need to know if the City is able to donate the money. Ms. Manson stated as soon as possible. Mayor Reed stated he needed to speak with Harvey before a decision could be made concerning the donation. President Kempton placed the issue in the Finance Committee.
Councilman Patterson stated he has been approached many times concerning the skate park and the noise, loss of a basketball court and the fact that it is less than 100 ft. from the Senior Citizens bldg. and MRDD. Mr.
Patterson also mentioned the safety issue due to the concrete wall and the possibility of a person getting injured. Mr. Patterson suggested regulations for safety gear and parent monitoring be looked into for the skate park.
President Kempton stated all of the issues were brought up a year and a half ago, numerous times and there were no complaints.
The funding is through and the park is going to be built and now no one wants the skate park at Walnut Street Park.
Mayor Reed stated he is not in favor of the skate park being constructed at Walnut Street Park, but if we
do not put it there the grant money has to go back. Therefore he supports the skate park going ahead as planned but if there are problems in the area such as vandalism and too much noise he is not apposed to shutting it down.
Lynn Downey asked if there is somewhere else it can be constructed. Mr. Downey stated this is the perfect opportunity for the City and the School Board to cooperate on a project considering the School Board has vacant
property and it would be to the advantage of both parties.
President Kempton stated he would be willing to speak with the School Board if there is a problem at Walnut Street Park, but that group of kids has to be given a chance. Mr. Downey asked how curfew will be enforced. President Kempton stated there are two cruisers patrolling the City every night and curfew will be enforced the same way it always has been. Mayor Reed stated he doesn’t want to talk to the School Board when the park hasn’t been constructed yet. Council agreed that 90 days after the installation of the skate park they will reevaluate the skate park. Mayor Reed stated issues will be handled as they come up concerning the skate park.
Public Safety Committee: Councilman Fisher
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman reported he has received calls concerning the Green Acres Levy.
Mayor Reed stated according to the records we are on schedule for late fall to have the prisoners work in that area.
Councilman Blakeman stated ONN was taken off of the local line up on cable and mentioned he is
tired of the cable provider taking things away and not giving anything in return.
Mayor Reed stated there is nothing that can be done about it due to the fact that they are the only cable provider in the area.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson had no report.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to add Resolution # 52-2007 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
MAYOR’S
REPORT: Mayor Reed reported Frank Swearingen is having health issues and needs our prayers.
Mr. Reed stated that Police Chief Larry Roe is home recuperating from a motor cycle accident and appreciates our concern. Mr. Reed reported ODOT will be conducting an open meeting on August 9th from 5 to 7 concerning the South connector road project. Mr. Reed stated it is important for everyone to attend.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
Wayne Baker stated there is an issue with water drainage on St. Mary’s Lane.
Mr. Baker mentioned his grandchild has to be carried over the water to get to the school bus. Mr. Baker stated he doesn’t know the problem but ask if someone could take a look at it and come up with a solution.
Mayor Reed stated there is a crushed drainage pipe that won’t allow the water to flow to the City storm sewer. Mr. Reed stated Dean and Nathan have looked at the problem and agree it is due to the crushed drainage pipe.
City Engineer Bob Gausman stated because a resident put in the drainage pipe it is their problem, but it is on the Cities right of way.
Mayor Reed stated he will get with Bob and Dean and take a look at the problem and see what the City can do to resolve the issue.
Sharon Manson stated she would like to see if the City would be interested in having
the lights, which are put in the park for the Jingle Bell Festival, installed permanently.
Ms. Manson stated the JVS would be happy to install them for the City. President Kempton placed the issue in the Parks and Recreation Committee for review.
OLD BUSINESS:
Ordinance # 46-2007 (3rd Reading)
– To Authorize a sewer rate increase in both residential and commercial. Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to read Ordinance # 46-2007 by title only for the 3rd reading. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper read Ordinance # 46-2007 by title only for the 3rd reading and made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution #
49-2007 (Emergency) – 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 for street lights in Bristol Village between
the City of Waverly and National Church Residences. Councilman Kemper read Resolution # 49-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Ordinance # 50-2007 (Dispense 2nd & 3rd) – To approve the 2007 Street Resurfacing Contract. Councilman Patterson read Ordinance # 50-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve
it. Roll Call: All Aye.
Discussion: Councilman Blakeman asked who determined what streets would be resurfaced. Mayor Reed stated several years ago the streets to be resurfaced were decided.
Robin and 220 are so long that is why there the only ones being resurfaced.
Councilman Blakeman stated he would like to know why the City engineer isn’t involved in the street resurfacing, he is the City engineer, which is what he is paid for and he would like to see him included in projects.
Resolution # 51-2007 (emergency) – To move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Budget appropriations.
Councilman Fisher read Resolution # 51-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 52-2007 (emergency) – To amend Ordinance #
21-2007 the Amended Budget Appropriations for the year 2007.
Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution # 52-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
AUDITOR’S REPORT:
Auditor Harvey Whaley was excused.
Councilman 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.
AUGUST 7, 2007
PRESENT:
President Greg Kempton, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Jack Jones, Forest Blakeman, Tom Patterson and Steve Fisher. Mayor Dale Reed. Councilman Roger Kemper and Auditor Harvey Whaley were excused.
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 Councilwoman Thompson to approve the minutes of the July 17, 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 had no report.
Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to hire Scott Cutlip as a volunteer fire fighter. Roll Call: All Aye.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones had no report.
Recreation
Committee: Councilman Blakeman reported the Recreation Committee met and he spoke with Mr. Schaeffer concerning the lights in the park and Mr. Schaeffer said he would have no problem getting the wiring installed for the
lights. Mr. Blakeman and the Recreation Committee recommended Council approve the lights installation.
Mr. Blakeman stated the Recreation Committee met and he spoke with Mr. Schaeffer concerning the disc golf course
proposal from Luke Francis for Bristol Park. Mr. Schaeffer stated his workers would be able to take care of the labor portion of the project.
Mr. Blakeman stated he spoke with someone at Bristol Village and they were okay with the golf course. Mr. Blakeman suggested the City look into donations to fund the project.
Mayor Reed stated he has spoken with Blaine Beekman and Luke Francis and understands there is an individual willing to cover ½ of the cost.
Mr. Francis agreed to get quotes for the project. Mr. Francis suggested
that the disc used for the game be used by local business’ to put there logo on and sell them and part of the proceeds would go to fund the disc golf course.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Thompson to allow the permanent lights and wiring in Canal Park. Roll Call: All Aye.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson had no report.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to add Resolution # 56-2007 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
President Kempton asked that a small section of Depot Road considered for
striping as a no turn. Mr. Kempton stated there have been several near miss accidents.
Councilman Blakeman reported Bristol Village had a meeting with Time Warner and they did not offer a firm commitment about ONN and it
would be one month before anything is decided.
There is a possibility that Channel 2 will have to be removed to compensate. Bristol Village requires a 30 day notice before any changes in there channel line up and they did not receive one prior to removal of ONN.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Reed reported there has been some movement of employees within the City.
Mr. Reed stated Carl Looney resigned. Mr. Reed mentioned there was four applications and was reviewed by Randy
Armbruster who recommended that Jeff Minshall be moved from Water/Sewer Dept. to the Fire Dept. Larry Chitwood agreed with the move.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to accept the
transfer of Jeff Minshall from Water Dist. To Fire as of the 27th of July 2007. Roll Call: All Aye.
Mr. Reed explained that Joe Francis would be transferred from Sewer to Water Dist.
To replace Jeff Minshall and this was agreed upon by both Dept. heads.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to allow the transfer of Joe Francis from Sewer to Water Dist. As of August 6,
2007. Roll Call: All Aye.
Mr. Voorhes has chosen to hold off on filling the vacant position at this time.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Nathan Davis asked for
Councils approval to hire DLZ Engineers to perform the engineering for the addition of a storm sewer at SR 104 from the exit ramp South to Adena and to rework the intersection of US 23 and SR 104 as well, which will require a
traffic study. Mr. Davis stated the cost of the engineering would be $11,610.00.
President Kempton placed the issue in the Finance Committee for review.
Resolution # 53-2007 (Emergency) – To amend Ordinance
# 21-2007 the Amended Budget Appropriations for the year 2007.
Councilman Patterson read Resolution # 53-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 54-2007 (Emergency) – To move
appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations.
Councilman Fisher read Resolution # 54-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Ordinance # 55-2007 (Emergency) – To correct the
Tax Ordinance to reflect the correct due dates as stated in the Rules and Regulations for when the estimated taxes shall be due. Councilman Patterson read Ordinance # 55-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Fisher to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye. Blakeman: Abstain, Kempton: Nay. – Motion failed –
Discussion:
Councilman Blakeman asked if it is mandatory to
pay on the quarter. Mr. Blakeman stated he has heard complaints about having to pay on the quarter instead of at years end.
Mr. Patterson mentioned it looks as if it is being set up to pay quarterly. Mayor Reed stated the state advocates paying on the quarter. President Kempton stated he received a complaint from a tax payer who paid the yearly taxes when it was due and a month later received a letter requesting a quarterly payment the person was unhappy.
Resolution # 56-2007 (Emergency) – To move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations.
Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution # 56-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
AUDITOR’S REPORT:
Auditor Harvey Whaley was excused.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
AUGUST 21, 2007
PRESENT:
President Greg Kempton, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Forest Blakeman, Roger Kemper, Tom Patterson and Steve Fisher. Mayor Dale Reed and Auditor Harvey Whaley. Councilman Jack Jones was excused.
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 Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve the minutes of the August 7, 2007 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
FINANCE REPORT: Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Patterson to approve the July Finance Report. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee:
Councilman Kemper reported the Finance Committee met with the Auditor concerning the engineering for SR 104. Mr. Kemper stated it was decided the money for the engineering can be used from the Capitol Improvement line of the General Fund. The committee also decided to help fund the Commemoration of the Erie Canal by donating $2000.00 of the $4000.00 that was requested. Mr. Kemper encouraged Mrs. Manson to find additional funding. Mrs. Manson will have an update at the next meeting as to whether the additional $2000.00 will be needed. Councilman Kemper stated after paying the bills the General Fund balance will be $745,503.20.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to add Resolution # 59-2007 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Patterson had no report.
Public Safety Committee: Councilman Fisher had no report.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Jones was excused.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman presented the preliminary skate board park drawing.
Mr. Blakeman reported Luke Francis met with Euggle Robertson from Bristol Village concerning the disk golf course and Bristol Village is willing to fund the 9 hole course.
Mr. Blakeman stated he has received a request
again this year from the Boy Scout Venturing Crew to use the rock wall at Canal Park for repelling on October 27th. The group has provided proof of insurance.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper
to allow Venturing Crew to use the rock wall at Canal Park for repelling on October 27th. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman stated he has been approached concerning Channel 2 and wanted to know if there is any information.
Mayor Reed stated there has been a lot of people express an interest in taking care of Channel 2.
Mr. Reed stated he has a meeting scheduled Friday with Gerald Davis from the radio station.
Mayor Reed mentioned the reason there is a padlock on the door is to allow the City and the Law director time to figure out who owns what equipment in the Studio before anything is removed.
Councilman Blakeman stated the memorial at the Police Dept. is nearly completed and it looks really nice.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson stated the memorial held today for Frank was really nice and he will be greatly missed.
Councilwoman Thompson reported she was contacted by Jim McCourt concerning
hiring Steve Young from the Parks Dept. to take the open position in the Water Dept.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to transfer Steve Young from the Parks Dept. to the Water
Dept. as a full time unlicensed operator beginning August 27th. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to hire Cody Chattin as an Auxiliary Fire Fighter. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to advertise for salt bids. Roll Call: All Aye.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Reed stated he feels the Veteran’s Memorial John Reedy wants to create would
fit very well in Canal Park. Mr. Reed stated John has $11,000.00 to start construction and he would like to get Woody involved to help with the project.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to allow the Veteran’s Memorial in Canal Park. Roll Call: All Aye.
Nathan Davis made a suggestion that AEP be contacted to put the electric underground.
Mayor Reed stated North St. and Robin Rd. are complete they look really nice; there are a couple of issues that are being worked on right now.
Mayor Reed stated Bristol Village has 14 park benches they would like to donate
to the City. Mr. Reed asked if anyone knows a good location for a bench to contact the Mayors office.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
Tim Mudukas with the Church of Christ asked that Council consider looking into
the drainage around the church. Mayor Reed stated he will have the drainage looked into and see if there is a quick fix.
President Kempton placed the issue in committee for review.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution # 57-2007 (Emergency) – To move appropriations between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations. Councilman Kemper
read Resolution # 57-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 58-2007 (1st Reading) – To authorize the Mayor
and Auditor to submit an application to participate in the Ohio Public Works Commission State Capital improvement and/or local transportation improvement program(s) and to execute contracts as required. Councilman
Patterson read Resolution # 58-2007 in its entirety for the first reading.
Discussion: Nathan Davis explained the application funding breakdown and it is as follows: Grant: $337,772.00, Loan:
$100,000.00 (30 years 0%), City revenue: $105,000.00. Total cost: $542,772.00.
Resolution # 59-2007 (Emergency) – To move appropriations between lines within the individual funds in the Budget
Appropriations. Councilman Fisher read Resolution # 59-2007 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 it is the middle of the 8th month and the lines in the budgets are getting pretty thin.
We need to be more aware of our spending because the budgets are only as good as the cash available and without cash there are no budgets.
Mayor Reed stated two cruisers have been sold and he is hopeful more will be sold 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.
SEPTEMBER 4, 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 Blakeman 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 August 21, 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 $842,287.08.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to add Resolution # 64-2007 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
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 reported she received a call to request the loading signs on North Street near Don’s furniture be changed to “disabled veteran’s parking”. President Kempton instructed that Resolutions be drawn up
for Council to consider.
Councilwoman Thompson stated she spoke with Dean concerning the David Road drainage problem and he will contact the committee when a solution is figured out.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Reed asked that Jim McCourt and his family be remembered due to the accident that took his wife’s life.
Mr. Reed stated he received a letter from Ron Crabtree with the Amvets offering their
services to help with painting at the parks. Mr. Reed stated he left the decision to Woody whether there is a need at this time.
Mr. Reed reminded council of the need to get a census team together and of a training coming up in October.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
* Paul LaPrise and Michelle Jerganson with Ameresco gave a presentation on the services they offer.
Ms. Jerganson explained they provide a service to help organizations find ways to save money and ways to find
funding for projects to help their Cities. There is no cost for a feasibility study.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to allow the City to enter into a non binding agreement for a
feasibility study with Amersco. Roll Call: All Aye.
* Scott Daily with the SAL informed Council of how the Street Festival faired in July. Mr. Daily stated the revenue was down but they will still be
donating proceeds to Rock for Tots, Police Aux. and the YMCA. Mr. Daily asked that the 2nd Saturday of July 2008 be considered for next year’s festival.
OLD BUSINESS:
Resolution # 58-2007 (2nd Reading) – To
authorize the Mayor and Auditor to submit an application to participate in the Ohio Public Works Commission State Capital improvement and/or local transportation improvement program(s) and to execute as required.
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to read Resolution # 58-2007 by title only for the second reading. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper read Resolution # 58-2007 by title only for the second reading.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution # 60-2007 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $3,000.00 from the General Fund to the
Emergency Siren Fund. Councilman Patterson read Resolution # 60-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 61-2007 (Emergency) –
To move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations.
Councilman Blakeman read Resolution # 61-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 62-2007 (Dispense 2nd & 3rd) – To
authorize the Mayor and Auditor to enter into a contract with DLZ Inc. per attached “Exhibit A”, for Engineering Services required for St. Rt. 104 and it’s intersection with US 23 in the City. Councilwoman Thompson read
Resolution # 62-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 63-2007 (Emergency) – To designate the First National Bank
of Waverly as depository for the City of Waverly. Councilman Jones read Resolution # 63-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 64-2007 (Emergency) – To move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations.
Councilman Kemper read Resolution # 64-2007 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 may have to find funds to transfer to the Police Dept. in addition to the normal transfers. Mr. Whaley mentioned overtime and new employees all add up in a hurry.
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.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2007
PRESENT:
Councilmen Jack Jones, Roger Kemper, Tom Patterson, and Steve Fisher. Mayor Dale Reed and Auditor Harvey Whaley. President Greg Kempton, Councilman Forest Blakeman and Councilwoman Joyce Thompson were excused. Quorum not present.
Councilman Patterson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to appoint Councilman Roger Kemper as acting Council president. Roll Call: All Aye.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 pm with Boy Scouts leading Council and guests in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee: Councilman Kemper reported the General Fund balance is $843,600.45.
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 was excused.
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson was excused.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Reed
reported Robin has been working to get information on Channel 2.
Mayor Reed encouraged Council to attend some of the Erie Canal festivities. Mr. Reed stated the Fire Dept. has been awarded a grant for 2008 in the amount of $100,000.00 with the Cities match being $5,000.00. Mr. Reed mentioned the Fire Dept. has recently received 3 grants totaling $225,000.00. Mr. Reed stated it is very likely the City will receive a discount again this year from Workers Comp.
Mayor Reed reported the pending lawsuit against the City concerning discrimination during hiring has been dismissed.
*Mayor Reed stated Bobby Pfeifer from the Boy Scouts spoke with him concerning recycling in the
City. Mayor Reed stated he thinks it would be a good idea to look into starting a recycling program. Mr. Reed stated he will contact the County to see what type of program they have and how to get started.
AUDIENCE
PARTICIPATION: Cindy Howard with Community Development asked for Council approval to put 4 handicap parking spaces in front of the Senior Center on Walnut Street.
Acting President Kemper placed the issue in the Public Safety Committee for review.
* Tony Federici asked Council to consider allowing him to construct a small apartment complex about 12-14 apts. on Grandview
Ave. Mr. Federici stated he was aware of the zoning in that area was not zoned for apartments. Mayor Reed stated he must go to the zoning board first.
AUDITOR’S REPORT:
Auditor Harvey Whaley reported
revenue is still coming in just a little slower. Mr. Whaley stated its time to start thinking about the budgets for 2008.
Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
SEPTEMBER 20, 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. Auditor Harvey Whaley was excused.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 pm.
MINUTES: Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kemper to approve the minutes of the September 4, 2007 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
FINANCE REPORT:
Councilman Kemper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve the August 2007 Finance Report. Roll Call: All Aye.
OLD BUSINESS:
Resolution # 58-2007 (3rd Reading) – To authorize the Mayor and
Auditor to submit an application to participate in the Ohio Public Works Commission State Capital improvement and/or local transportation improvement program(s) and to execute as required. Councilman Kemper made a motion,
seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to read Resolution # 58-2007 by title only for the 3rd reading. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Kemper read Resolution # 58-2007 by title only and made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Patterson to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution # 65-2007 (Emergency) – To move appropriations between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations. Councilman
Patterson read Resolution # 65-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 66-2007 (Emergency) – To amend Ordinance #
21-2007 the Amended Budget and Appropriations for the year 2007.
Councilman Fisher read Resolution # 66-2007 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
AUDITOR’S 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.
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