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JANUARY 3, 2008
Judge Randy Deering performed the swearing in of Councilmen Forest Blakeman, Greg Kempton, Tom Patterson Steve Fisher
and Dick Demlow, Mayor Dale Reed and Auditor Harvey Whaley.
PRESENT:
President Greg Kempton, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Dick Demlow, Forest Blakeman, 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:
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve the minutes of the December 18, 2007 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Public Service Committee: Councilwoman Thompson had no report.
Zoning Committee:
Public Safety Committee: Councilman Fisher had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman reported they are
still working on the disc golf course. Mayor Reed stated there has been another pleasant surprise concerning the golf course USEC has donated $2,000.00 to help with the cost.
Finance Committee:
Auditor Whaley stated the carry over for the General Fund for 2007 is $697.456.00, Street Fund: $123,296.00, Fire Fund: $115,120.00, Police Fund: $250,701.00, Water Fund: $42,094.00, Sewer Fund: $163,353.00.
After transfers and paying the bills the General Fund balance will be $677,313.00.
Personnel Committee: Councilman Patterson had no report.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Reed welcomed everyone back and thanked
everyone for serving in their ward and on Council. Mayor Reed promised better communication and to get the Dept. Heads and Council working closer together.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Councilwoman Thompson nominated Greg Kempton for the 2008 Council President seat.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to appoint Greg Kempton as the 2008 Council
President. Roll Call: All Aye. Kempton: Abstain.
President Kempton presented the New Committee assignments and are as follows:
Finance CommitteePersonnel Committee
Joyce Thompson – ChairWard 3 Council member - Chair
Dick DemlowTom Patterson
Steve FisherSteve Fisher
Public Service CommitteePublic Safety Committee
(Water, Sewer, Street, etc.)(Police & Fire)
Tom Patterson – ChairDick Demlow - Chair
Dick DemlowJoyce Thompson
Forest BlakemanForest Blakeman
Zoning Committee Parks & Recreation Committee
Steve Fisher – ChairForest Blakeman - Chair
Tom PattersonJoyce Thompson
Ward 3 Council memberWard 3 Council member
Resolution # 1-2008 (Dispense 2nd & 3rd) - To approve the legal description and survey of the division of Lot 127 of the Plat of an Addition
to Waverly, for the purpose of resolving an encroachment of a brick building constructed in 1860 as attached to this resolution in the form of “Exhibit A”.
Councilman Patterson read Resolution # 1-2008 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 2-2008 (Emergency) - To authorize the
Auditor to transfer $8,999.72 from the General Fund to the Green Acres Fund. Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution # 2-2008 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to approve it as an emergency.
Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 3-2008 (Emergency) - To authorize the Auditor to transfer $2,644.12 from the General Fund to the Depot Road Fund.
Councilman Fisher read Resolution # 3-2008 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 4-2008 (Emergency) - To amend the Wage
Ordinance for the City of Waverly for the year 2008.
Councilman Demlow read Resolution # 4-2008 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded
by Councilman Fisher to adjourn to executive session concerning personnel and legal matters. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Demlow to adjourn from executive session and resume
regular session. Roll Call: All Aye.
AUDITOR’S REPORT:
Auditor Harvey Whaley reported a letter has been received from a company representing Norfolk and Southern. They are offering a permanent lease if the
City pays $2,500.00, at this point the City pays $1.00 per year to lease the land. Mr. Whaley stated he feels this would not be a smart move on the cities part. Mayor Reed stated he would like to look into
purchasing the land. Mr. Reed stated he would like to get Mr. Gausman involved.
Mr. Whaley stated the health insurance is being negotiated. There is a problem with the deductible and we hope to get it taken
care of soon.
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.
JANUARY 15, 2008
PRESENT:
President Greg Kempton, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Dick Demlow, Forest Blakeman, 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:
Councilman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to approve the minutes of the January 3, 2008 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
FINANCE REPORT: Councilman Demlow made a motion, seconded by
Councilwoman Thompson to approve the December 2008 Finance Report. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Public Service Committee: Councilman Patterson had no report.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Fisher had no report.
Public Safety Committee: Councilman Demlow had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman stated he has a request from Woody to trade in a mower
and purchase a bucket for the backhoe.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to allow the Parks Dept. to trade in a mower and the purchase of a bucket for the backhoe. Roll Call:
All Aye.
Finance Committee: Councilwoman Thompson reported the General Fund balance started the month with $667,941.94 and the bills are $8378.51 which leaves a balance of $659,563.43 in the General Fund.
Councilwoman
Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to appoint Charles Goodwin as an Auxiliary Police Officer. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to hire John
Kulchar as a full time police officer. Roll Call: All Aye.
Personnel Committee:
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Reed reported the problem with meter readings has been taken care of, some residents have outrageous bills
and others have no bill at all. Mr. Reed stated if anyone contacts council with a problem ask them to contact the water dept. or Mayor’s office.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
Dwight Massie and Sharon Manson were present
representing the local service organizations.
Mr. Massie asked if the City can get the ball rolling again with the signage for the local service organizations. Mayor Reed stated he is still waiting on signs from the different organizations. Mr. Reed stated if he can find out how many to expect, he can get and idea of how large the sign is to be and get started. President Kempton placed the issue in the Zoning Committee for review.
Brett Bevens was present to express his interest in the open Council seat.
President Kempton asked Council if they were interest in conducting a special meeting to consider applicants for the open council seat.
Council was in agreement.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution # 5-2008 (Emergency) - To authorize the Mayor and Auditor to enter into contract to provide fire
protection on behalf of the City of Waverly with Jackson Township.
Councilman Patterson read Resolution # 5-2008 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
AUDITOR’S REPORT:
Auditor Harvey Whaley stated
the State Auditor’s office will conduct the post audit for 2006 on Friday at 2 pm and all of Council is encouraged to attend.
Mr. Whaley asked Council for permission to purchase new desk in the Auditor’s office.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to allow new office furniture to be purchased for the Auditor’s office in the amount of $ 8520.41. Roll Call: All Aye. Blakeman: Abstain.
Mr.
Whaley explained the insurance is still pending and with the 3 major claims we had in 2007 it looks as if the increase will be significant. Mayor Reed stated Community Benefits is trying to get it lowered.
Mr. Whaley stated he would like to have Council’s approval to pay 1 more months’ premium until something is settled with the insurance.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to allow 1
additional months’ premium to be paid to United Health Care for the City employee’s health insurance. Roll Call: All Aye. Blakeman: Abstain.
Mayor Reed asked Councils permission to move his secretary from the secretary pay scale to the office manager pay scale.
Councilman Patterson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to move Robin Williams from the
secretary pay scale to the office manager pay scale. Roll Call: All Aye.
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 Demlow to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
PRESENT:
President Greg Kempton, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Dick Demlow, Forest Blakeman, 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.
Councilman Patterson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Demlow to appoint Mike McDaniel to
fill the open Ward 3 position. Roll Call: All Aye.
Dale Reed performed the swearing in of Mike McDaniel for the Ward 3 Council position.
MINUTES:
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve the minutes of the January 15, 2008 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Personnel Committee: Councilman McDaniel had no report.
Public Service Committee: Councilman Patterson had no report.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Fisher stated he and Nathan will meet prior to the next
meeting to discuss the local service organization signage.
Public Safety Committee: Councilman Demlow had no report.
Councilman Demlow made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to hire Jason Morton as an Auxiliary
Fire Fighter. Roll Call: All Aye.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman had no report.
Finance Committee:
Councilwoman Thompson reported the General Fund balance is $736,070.02 and after paying the bills which are $42,919.08 the General Fund balance will be $693,150.94.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Reed reported the work
release program that Council has allowed Mayor’s Court to use to let people work off any fine they weren’t able to pay is working well and they have a person working at the PD that is doing a good job.
Mayor Reed asked that President Kempton place the issue of leasing the Stiffler building in committee to review.
President Kempton placed the issue in the Public Service Committee for review.
Mayor Reed stated he has
received complaints concerning heavy truck traffic coming down 220; the trucks are not using the truck route. There is a sign issue the signs belong to ODOT and we have to see what can be done to correct the problem.
AUDIENC PARTICIPATION:
*Euggle Robertson with Bristol Village addressed Council concerning street lighting.
Mrs. Robertson stated OSU performed an economic impact study on Bristol Village. She explained a variety of impact Bristol Village residents have on the City of Waverly. Bristol Village contributes $50,000.00 to the City income tax and $400,000.00 to the Pike Co. Auditor through property tax. Mrs. Robertson stated Bristol Village has the same impact on the City as OSU has on Columbus. Bristol Village also paid a large portion of the cost for the new park. Mrs. Robertson asked that the presentation be considered before making a decision on the lighting cost.
Councilman Demlow made a motion, seconded by Councilman McDaniel to have the City of Waverly assume responsibility for payment of the additional electricity charges for the new street lighting installed by Bristol Village,
in Bristol Village, contingent upon Bristol Village providing assurance to the City that Bristol Village will assume full responsibility for the maintenance of the system and replacement and repair of the light fixtures.
Roll Call: All Aye.
*Tracy Evans & David Roosa – investigators for Waverly PD
Mr. Evans addressed Council concerning the Wage Ordinance passed on November 19th.
Mr. Evans mentioned that according to the new Wage ordinance he and Dave loose pay because they have taken the appointment as investigators. Mr. Evans mentioned they loose court pay, shift differential and are required to purchase clothing for the position instead of the provided uniforms.
Mr. Evans stated he and Dave wanted to make sure Council was aware of the loss they take with the investigator position and the change in the 2008 Wage Ordinance.
President Kempton stated he appreciates how the issue
was presented and understands they are taking a loss. Mr. Kempton stated Council has been trying to clean up the wording in the Wage Ordinance.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to
pay the Police Dept. existing employees exactly as they were paid in 2007 concerning Holiday pay. This is to retro back to January 1, 2008. Roll Call: All Aye. McDaniel: abstain.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Nathan Davis: Results of the 104 feasibility study:
Nathan Davis reminded the Council of City Ordinance 62-2007 which authorized DLZ Inc. to
perform a feasibility study concerning the need for a new storm sewer system and possible intersection realignment for the US 23/State Route 104 Intersection in the City. Mr. Davis stated that the Feasibility Study was
complete and distributed a copy of the study to each member of council. Mr. Davis stated that the study proposed a new storm sewer from the ST. Rt. 104 slip ramp to approximately the Adena Health Center, where the Waverly
South Connector Project would be installing some new storm sewer work in the Summer of 2010.
Mr. Davis stated that there were also three different alternatives being proposed for the possible re-alignment of the St. Rt. 104 Slip Ramp. Mr. Davis stated that the three alternatives in the study showing how to re-align St. Rt. 104 with US 23 were a way of devising an estimate of what a project would cost. Mr. Davis stated that if the project were to be funded by the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Small Cities Program, the project would be managed by ODOT District 9 and would be subject to the complete design and review process of ODOT; which was a lengthy and detailed process. Mr. Davis said that consequently, the final decision as to how and where the new intersection would be installed would be subject to change throughout the process. Mr. Davis said he would take the highest estimate of the three alternatives from the feasibility study and use that information to pursue funding from the Ohio Department of Transportation, the Ohio Public Works Commission and the City to complete the project. Mr. Davis stated that the total project cost to include design, environmental review, acquisition, construction and inspection would be 2.7 million dollars. Mr. Davis stated he needed authorization from City Council to submit an application to the Ohio Department of Transportation, Small Cities Program for 1.8 million dollars worth of the project cost. Mr. Davis stated that if ODOT awarded the money, it would become available in 2012, and the project would be administered by ODOT District 9. Mr. Davis said that if the ODOT Small Cities money was awarded to the City, the City would then apply for approximately 600,000.00 dollars from the Ohio Public Works Commission in 2011. The City would commit to spending: $240,000.00 form the Waverly City General Fund in budget year 2012, for the design and environmental review of the project.
Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to allow Nathan Davis to proceed with the application to start the St. Rt. 104 project. Roll Call: All Aye. McDaniel: Abstain.
Resolution #
6-2008 (Emergency) – To accept the insurance proposal for health insurance for the City employees. Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution # 6-2008 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Demlow to approve
it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Discussion: Auditor Whaley stated the increase for insurance this year is significant it is 51.5% which will be approximately $128,000.00 for the year. The lines in the
budgets will need to be changed to reflect the additional cost after we amend the budgets in March.
Councilman Patterson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to add Ordinance # 7-2008 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 7-2008 (Emergency) – 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 Fisher read Ordinance # 7-2008 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Patterson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to allow the City buildings to be used as polling locations on March 4th.
Roll Call: All Aye.
AUDITOR’S REPORT:
Auditor Harvey Whaley reported on Wednesday there will be a meeting with the Migyanko’s concerning donations for the playground at the new park.
Mr. Whaley mentioned the sealed bid opening will be on Friday the 8th of February.
Councilman Demlow 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.
FEBRUARY 19, 2008
PRESENT:
President Greg Kempton, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Forest Blakeman, Mike McDaniel, Tom Patterson, and Steve Fisher. Mayor Dale Reed and Auditor Harvey Whaley. Councilman Dick Demlow was excused.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 pm with Auditor Harvey Whaley leading Council and guests in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
MINUTES:
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to approve the minutes of the February 5, 2008 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
FINANCE REPORT: Councilwoman Thompson made a motion,
seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve the January 2008 Finance Report. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Public Service Committee: Councilman Patterson had no report.
Councilman Patterson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to add Resolution # 8-2008 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by
Councilwoman Thompson to hire Aaron Mowery as a full time police officer and withdraw the previous name (John Kulcher). Roll Call: All Aye.
Public Safety Committee: Councilman Demlow was excused.
Recreation
Committee: Councilman Blakeman reported he received a request from Woody for permission to purchase playground equipment for Bristol Park in the amount of $4,700.00 and to hire Ben Polley as a part time, seasonal
employee.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman McDaniel to allow the purchase of playground equipment for Bristol Park in the amount of $4,700.00. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman made
a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to hire Ben Polley as a part time, seasonal employee in the Parks Dept. Roll Call: All Aye.
Finance Committee:
Councilwoman Thompson reported the General Fund cash balance is $937,563.41 and after paying the bills it will be $934,245.41. Mrs. Thompson stated the income tax receipts are down $2,000.00 from last year.
Personnel Committee: Councilman McDaniel had no report.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Reed reported the Mayors office is a total disaster thanks to him and Woody sacrificing their offices to make the office more
efficient. Mr. Reed stated they are moving a couple walls and rearranging offices. Mayor Reed asked if the Public Service Committee could meet with him concerning an issue with a water customer.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
Jerry Catanzaro addressed Council to request 2 curb cuts off of US 23 to property he has intentions of selling to Homeland Credit Union and Aaron’s Rent to own.
Mr. Catanzaro stated this would not cost the City any money.
Mike Spindler with Homeland Credit Union addressed Council to express his interest in the land as long as the curb cuts are permitted.
Kelly Seif and Chip
Foill addressed Council letting them know that they will be raising the land to 1 foot above the flood plain and the drainage will not be a problem. President Kempton asked if there is a way to allow a service road.
Mr. Catanzaro stated it would be very expensive to provide a service road.
Mayor Reed stated he is sure a right in and out is not an issue.
Mr. Reed mentioned he would like to speak with ODOT before agreeing to any changes. Mr. Reed stated for sometime the City has tried to get ODOT to lower the speed limit in that area with no success. Mr. Reed stated if the City can get the speed limit lowered the curb cuts should be no problem.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution # 8-2008 (Emergency) - To authorize the Mayor and/or Auditor on behalf of the “City of Waverly” to enter into a contract with “EnerNOC”
whereby EnerNOC would equip the City of Waverly with the EnerNOC system which includes an EnerNOC Site Server that enables direct load management, power metering, data collection, real time data communication, and
Internet-based reporting and analytics in exchange for a 50% revenue sharing arrangement whereby EnerNoc will pay the City of Waverly 50% of all payments received in connection with the City of Waverly’s participation in the
Programs. Councilman Patterson read Resolution # 8-2008 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman McDaniel to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Discussion:
Mayor Reed explained this
program gives AEP the ability to alleviate some of there burden during peak usage times.
AEP will contact the City and ask that the generator be turned on to lower the amount of usage in our area. The Water & Sewer Dept.’s will be paid $7050.00 to be in this program. Mr. Reed mentioned the payment will pay for all of the fuel and preventative maintenance of the generators.
AUDITOR’S REPORT:
Auditor Harvey Whaley reported the remaining three 2006 cruisers have been sold for $33,505.00. Mr. Whaley stated the franchise fee has been received from Time Warner which is
$48,503.00.
Mr. Whaley mentioned he is having new carpet installed and having the Auditor’s office painted and the cost is approximately $2,000.00.
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 Patterson to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
MARCH 6, 2008
PRESENT:
President Greg Kempton, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Dick Demlow, Forest Blakeman, Mike McDaniel, 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 Demlow leading Council and guests in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
MINUTES:
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve the minutes of the February 19, 2008 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Public Service Committee: Councilman Patterson was excused.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Fisher had no report.
Public Safety Committee: Councilman Demlow had no report.
Recreation Committee:
Councilman Blakeman ask when the equipment can be ordered for the disc golf course.
Mayor Reed stated the money is there and ready to be used. Mr. Reed ask that the plates be ordered after speaking with Ron Fuester from McDonald’s because he would like to have a logo on them.
Councilman Blakeman
asked when the Council meetings will be televised again?
Mayor Reed stated the cable company is supposed to be giving the City some updated equipment but they will not provide the means to televise the meetings. Councilman McDaniel asked if a student from the Audio visual program at the school could possibly do the job. President Kempton placed the issue in the Public Service Committee for review. Mr. Reed mentioned a new camera will have to be purchased.
Finance Committee: Councilwoman Thompson reported the General Fund balance is $961,796.97 and after paying the bills which are $12,788.62 the balance will be $949,008.35.
Personnel Committee: Councilman McDaniel had no report.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Reed reported with the water problem at St. Rt. 104 the City may need to pursue a project to help alleviate some of the problem.
An exhaust system was torn off of a vehicle due to the water and two vehicles were stranded in the water. Mayor Reed stated he will meet with Dean in the morning at 104 and anyone is welcome to attend.
Mayor
Reed stated his office is a mess at this time.
Mr. Reed asked Council to consider glass doors for the municipal building the estimate is $7,200.00. Mr. Reed mentioned the doors are not a necessity. Mayor Reed stated he also has an estimate from Bethel Awning to install awnings over the doors the cost would be between $4,100.00 and $7,500.00. President Kempton placed the issue in the Finance Committee for consideration. Mayor Reed stated the rearrangement had to be done to make the office more serviceable.
Mayor Reed stated the water bill problem has been more grief than can be imagined.
Mr. Reed stated some of the residents want their bill forgiven. Council discussed allowing payment plans for those with large bills. Mayor Reed asked if anyone receives complaints to have them contact Larry Chitwood or the Water office.
Mayor Reed stated Ameresco presented a proposal to replace all of the water meters in the City. Mr. Reed stated there are low or no interest loans available. Mayor Reed mentioned the City is giving a lot of
water away due to the old meters.
Mayor Reed stated he has requested that Jerry Catanzaro get an engineering study and submit his request to the Planning Commission and the Planning Commission will come to Council
with a recommendation. Mr. Reed mentioned the State doesn’t have any concern with a right in and out but they will not grant a cross over although the City can provide a turn lane.
Mayor Reed stated he is not in favor of providing a turn lane.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Ordinance # 9-2008 (1st reading) – To designate the “State Route 220, Truck through
traffic route”, with the corporation limits of the City of Waverly, Ohio and to repeat and or replace City Resolution # 105-2004. Councilman McDaniel read Ordinance # 9-2008 in its entirety for the 1st reading.
Ordinance # 10-2008 (Dispense 2nd & 3rd) – To authorize and create a records commission to be in compliance with O.R.C. 149.39. Councilman Fisher read Ordinance # 10-2008 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Demlow to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
AUDITOR’S REPORT: Auditor Whaley recommended Council consider the money earmarked for the design of 2nd & Clough St. be used for St. Rt. 104.
Mr. Whaley mentioned maybe 104 is a bigger issue than Clough St. Mayor Reed stated he doesn’t know if there is an easy fix for the amount of money we have earmarked.
Auditor Whaley mentioned with all the work being
done on the Mayor’s side there needs to be purchase orders prepared and if more than $3,000.00 is going to be spent than Council needs to approve it and then get a purchase order.
Mayor Reed stated there hasn’t been anything purchased. Mr. Whaley asked about the carpet and tile. Mr. Reed stated it hasn’t been ordered and he was going to see about getting additional estimates. Mr. Whaley asked if he intended to have the flooring installed next week, Mr. Reed said no but since its been brought up he has an estimate for $8,100.00 for tile, carpet and counter top he would like a motion to approve purchasing the flooring and counter top. Councilman Kempton stated if he intended on getting additional estimates a motion could be passed to approve up to $8,200.00 and then Mr. Reed could consider other companies.
Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman McDaniel to allow $8,200.00 to be spent to purchase carpet, tile and counter top. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
March 18, 2008
PRESENT:
President Greg Kempton, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Dick Demlow, Forest Blakeman, Mike McDaniel, Tom Patterson, and Steve Fisher. Auditor Harvey Whaley. Mayor Dale Reed 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 Demlow to approve the minutes of the March 6, 2008 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
FINANCE REPORT: Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Patterson to approve the February 2008 Finance Report. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Personnel Committee: Councilman McDaniel had no report.
Public Service
Committee: Councilman Patterson reported Bill Wonnell passed away and ask that his friends and family be kept in our thoughts and prayers.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Fisher reported he and Nathan are waiting
on the weather to break so they can look into the signage for the Public Service Organizations.
Public Safety Committee: Councilman Demlow had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman reported
the baskets are in for the disc golf course and as soon as the weather breaks they will be installed as well as the playground equipment for Bristol Park.
Councilman Demlow ask if the leagues that use the park provide
any money for the use. President Kempton stated they do not pay anything for the use, but they do pay for the portable restrooms. Councilman Demlow stated the buildings in the park need painted and the area needs to
be spruced up. President Kempton placed the issue in the Recreation Committee for review.
Finance Committee:
Councilwoman Thompson reported the General Fund balance is $975,490.89 there are $200,000.00 in transfers and $120,342.15 in bills which will leave a balance of $655,148.74. Councilwoman Thompson stated the tax receipts are down $30,000.00 for February.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to add Resolution # 14-2008 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye. Blakeman: Abstain
Mrs. Thompson mentioned the Finance Committee is recommending that
additional estimates be obtained for glass doors and awnings. There is also an estimate from All State to install additional security in the municipal building.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Reed was excused.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
Mike Spindler with Homeland Credit Union addressed Council to express his interest in curb cuts to the property he wishes to purchase to construct the credit union.
Councilman Demlow
reported the Planning Commission met on Wednesday and discussed the curb cuts for US Rt. 23 and Pride Drive.
The Planning Commission decided unanimously to recommend allowing 2 curb cuts for the Homeland Credit union property.
Councilman Demlow made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to allow the 2 curb cuts approved
by the Planning Commission for the Homeland Credit Union Property. Roll Call: All Aye.
President Kempton stated he would like to see the Planning Commission stay on top of this, so it will keep moving.
OLD BUSINESS:
Ordinance # 9-2008 (2nd Reading) – To designate the “State Route 220, Truck through traffic route”, with the corporation limits of the City of Waverly, Ohio and to repeal and or replace City Resolution #
105-2004.
Councilman Demlow made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to add Ordinance # 9-2008 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson
to read Ordinance # 9-2008 by title only. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Patterson read Ordinance # 9-2008 by title only for the 2nd reading.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution # 11-2008 (Emergency) – To move
appropriations between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations. Councilman Fisher read Resolution # 11-2008 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve it as an
emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 12-2008 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $100,000.00 from the General Fund to the Bridge & Street Fund. Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution #
12-2008 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 13-2008 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $100,000.00 from
the General Fund to the Police Fund. Councilman Blakeman read Resolution # 13-2008 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Demlow to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution #
14-2008 (Emergency) – To move appropriations between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations. Councilman Demlow read Resolution # 14-2008 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Thompson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye. Blakeman: Abstain.
AUDITOR’S REPORT:
Auditor Harvey Whaley had no report.
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.
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