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May 6, 2008
PRESENT: President Greg Kempton, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Dick Demlow, Forest Blakeman, Mike
McDaniel, Tom Patterson, and Steve fisher. Mayor Dale Reed and Auditor Harvey Whaley.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 pm with Auditor Harvey Whaley leading Council and guests in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
JOINT SESSION WITH CEMETERY BOARD: Paul Price, Danny Stevens, David Dewitt and Sam Rhoads.
Sam Rhoads presented financial statements, giving a copy to President Greg Kempton. Requested that the clerk contact the Board
of Elections to check the status on the Cemetery Levy. Nominations were made to replace Joyce Thompson and Danny Stevens whose terms have expired.
David Dewitt nominated Danny Stevens for Pee Pee, seconded by Paul Price. Roll Call: All Aye.
Joyce Thompson nominated Tom Patterson for Waverly City Council, seconded by Dick Demlow. Tom Patterson declined
the nomination. Joyce Thompson rescinded the nomination and nominated Greg Kempton for Waverly City Council, seconded by Councilman Demlow. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Patterson made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Fisher to adjourn the joint meeting with the Cemetery Board. Roll Call: All Aye.
MINUTES:
Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve the minutes of the April15, 2008 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye
Councilman Demlow made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to add Resolution # 24-2008 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to advertise for Council Clerk. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Personnel Committee: Councilman McDaniel had no report.
Public Service Committee:
Councilman Patterson reported the committee met and decided he would talk to Sandy Colegrove at the Pike County Health Department about concerns with the Mosquito Spraying. The Health Department would spray 1 time a week for 2 hours a night from the end of May thru the second week of September. They would also larvicide’s water areas, ditches, and storm sewers for $7,500.00. They drive thru Waverly at 10 MPH fogging and the larvicide’s is done with dry packets which cover 55 sq. feet. Ohio Pest control would spray three times and three larvicide’s treatments, not to exceed 15,000.00. Rick Fraley from Ohio Pest Control was present and explained that he takes at least three hours to cover Waverly while fogging at a speed of 10 to 15 MPH. The larvicide’s is done with briquettes spaced 5 to 6 ft. apart around the standing water areas. He starts the 1st week of April. After further discussion, council agreed to use Ohio Pest control for the Mosquito Control for 2008 and look further into the situation next season. Councilman McDaniel made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to contract the mosquito spraying for 2008 with Ohio Pest Control. Roll Call: All Aye. Demlow: Nay.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Fisher had no report.
Public Safety Committee: Councilman Demlow had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman reported he had a letter from Woody Schaeffer
requesting to hire Justin Risner as a full time employee in the Parks Department effective May 7, 2008, at the rate of $9.92 Hr.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Demlow to hire Justin Risner full
time effective May 7, 2008, at the rate of $9.92 Hr. Roll Call: All Aye,
Councilman Demlow had pictures of dandelions in Bristol Park, and would like the City to find money for weed treatment next year.
Councilman
Demlow wanted to know if Councilman Blakeman knew anything about the article in the News Watchman about a Canal Boat being put in the canal at Bristol.
Councilman Blakeman knew nothing about the article. A representative of the News Watchman stated the information was obtained from Jay Earley and Sharon Manson.
Finance Committee:
Councilwoman Thompson reported the General Fund balance is $1,084,772.39; there are $10,821.56 in bills which will leave a balance of $1,073,951.03.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Reed reported Resolution # 24-2008 for grass and weed control was already added to the agenda. He wanted to remind council that Travis Holden was certified as Mayor’s court Clerk and that he was an asset. Mayor Reed wanted the drive connecting Bristol Village and the Swim Club to be placed in committee, as Bristol Village wants it maintained as a road and the Swim Club wants it closed. It was placed in the Public Service Committee. Mayor Reed stated he had received two estimates for the repair to the levy. Foill for $7,400.00 and Greenlawn for $6,700.00. He plans to talk to the contractors concerning the estimates and will make a decision within next week.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: There was no Audience Participation.
OLD BUSINESS:
Resolution # 19-2008 (Title Only) – To authorize the execution of a legal advertisement for bids for the “Hillside Avenue Storm
collection System Project”.
In accordance with: “The Bid documents”. Exhibit A” to this resolution, and “The Contract Documents, set 1” Exhibit B” to this resolution. Councilman Patterson made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to read Resolution # 19-2008 by Title Only. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Fisher read Resolution #19-2008 by Title Only. Roll Call: All Aye.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution # 23-2008 (Emergency) – To enter into contract for mosquito spraying for 2008.
Councilman Patterson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher. Roll Call: All Aye.
Ordinance # 24-2008 (Emergency) – To establish a minimum standard, and enforcement penalty, in association with, the height of grass
and weeds located on private and public property located within the City of Waverly, and to repeal and or abolish City Ordinance 7-98 and city Ordinance 15-92. Councilman Demlow made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Thompson. Roll Call: All Aye.
Discussion:
Councilman McDaniel wanted to know if we are defining owner or owner occupant, and if the owner has to be notified if out of state. Mayor Reed stated that he thought the
wording in the ordinance should be okay, or the Law Director would have stated it differently. He also stated that the Landlords are responsible.
AUDITOR’S REPORT:
Auditor Harvey Whaley reported that he was happy
with the cash flow.
There is $788,000.00 designated for transfers to Police, Bridge & Street, and Fire, but the cash flow is looking good as far as the departments go. The General Fund Revenue is up $85,000.00. The Water Department gave him estimates on three phases on the roof on the building from Reliable Roofing. Cutler and Pate are giving estimates on the same three phases. When they have been received, the estimates will be given to council to decide what they would like to do, if anything. Other than that, need a motion to pay the bills.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman McDaniel to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Aye. Demlow: Abstain
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
MAY 20, 2008
PRESENT: President Greg Kempton, Councilmen Dick Demlow, Forest Blakeman, Mike McDaniel, Tom Patterson.
Mayor Dale Reed, Auditor Harvey Whaley. Councilwoman Joyce Thompson and Councilman Steve Fisher were excused.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 pm with Councilman Forest Blakeman leading Council and guests in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
MINUTES:
Councilman Demlow made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve the minutes of the May 6, 2008 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye
FINANCE REPORT: Councilman McDaniel made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Patterson to approve the April 2008 Finance Report. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilman Demlow questioned why council has not been given copies of the 2006 Audit
Report and Management Letter from the State Auditors.
It was explained to Councilman Demlow that the State Auditors have a post audit before the final audit is mailed and that all of council was invited to attend this post
audit. A copy of the 2006 audit may be obtained from the Auditor’s Office.
Personnel Committee: Councilman McDaniel had no report.
Public Service Committee:
Councilman Patterson reported the committee met to discuss a property at 190 Columbia Drive and Stafford concerning water getting into the basement of the dwelling. Councilman Patterson had discussed the situation with Street Superintendent Dean Knight and Nathan Davis and they took photos of the area. The commit felt the homeowner was responsible for correcting the problem as the house was built in a low area and it was the opinion of the commit that no action be taken.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Fisher had no report.
Public Safety Committee: Councilman Demlow had no report.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman reported that he had been receiving calls about cats.
He informed the callers that he would bring it up in council but he didn’t know of anything the city could do about the cats as there are no laws against stray cats.
He also stated that he was receiving calls from people
concerning the road near the pool, and would like to see if the city could fill in the pot holes with gravel.
Councilman Blakeman was wondering if the council meetings were to be on the air again soon. Councilman Patterson explained the camera was not working at the moment and that he didn’t think it would cost much to repair it.
Councilman Blakeman asked about the bids on the levy at Green Acres.
Councilman Kempton stated that the Mayor had received two bids and that the levy had been repaired by the lowest bidder.
Councilman Blakeman asked
why no action had been taken for advertising for a Clerk of council. Councilman Kempton stated he would check with the Mayor concerning advertising for a clerk.
Finance Committee: Councilwoman Thompson was excused. The committee had no report.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Reed was excused. Councilman Kempton presented Kathy Way with a Proclamation for Power of Purple Days on behalf of Mr. Reed. The American Cancer Society will have a relay for life celebration on June 6 and 7, 2008, to Celebrate, Remember, and Fight Back.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
*Scott Dailey with the Street Festival addressed council on the yearly Street Festival which will be held on the streets downtown on Saturday, July 2, 2008. He reported on the various
booths and entertainment planned for this year’s festival. He stated he would like to return to council next month with a better schedule of events.
*Zack Pfeifer, owner of Pfeifer’s Car Wash located on Rt. 104 addressed
council concerning a problem with the culvert which collapsed in front of the Car Wash due to the flooding.
It seems the culvert is full of creek gravel which is washed there during the flooding from poor drainage. He repaired it several times in the past and has talked to Dean Knight, Nathan Davis, and Mayor Reed concerning this problem. Now there is an 8 foot hole that is 6 to 8 foot deep and he feels this is a safety issue. He would like to have financial help from Council to do the repairs. Council agreed to go look at the problem after the meeting.
*Rick Johnson addressed council with concerns at Bristol Park.
He wanted to know why the golf cart was not being manned. Councilman Kempton explained to him about the insurance issue that a city employee must operate the cart to be covered and that it was difficult getting volunteers. However he would look into the situation. Mr. Johnson was also concerned about the water running across Rt.23 when it rained, and that it was damaging the road. He would like to know what can be done to correct the situation. Councilman Kempton explained that the city was looking into new storm sewers in the area to help with the water problem. Mr. Johnson’s final concern was on the Hillside Avenue Project. He wanted to know when the residents on Hillside were going to be involved, knowing what was going to happen, and how they would be able to have access to their properties. Councilman Kempton explained that Council just passed a resolution approving the advertising of the project and that it would be the responsibility of the contractor to help residents have access to their property.
OLD BUSINESS:
Resolution # 19-2008 (Title Only) – To authorize the execution of a legal advertisement for bids for the “Hillside Avenue Storm Collection System Project”
In accordance with: “The Bid Documents”, Exhibit A” to this resolution, and “The Contract Documents, set 1” Exhibit B” to this resolution. Councilman Patterson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to read Resolution # 19-2008 by Title Only. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Patterson read the Resolution by “Title Only” and made a motion, seconded by Councilman McDaniel to approve Resolution # 19-2008. Roll Call: All Aye.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution # 25-2008
(Emergency) – To amend Ordinance # 20-2008, the Amended Budget and Appropriations for the year 2008.
Councilman McDaniel made a motion, seconded by Councilman Demlow to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 26-2008 (Emergency) – To move appropriations between lines within the individual
funds in the Budget Appropriations. Councilman Blakeman 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. No report on his behalf.
Councilman McDaniel made a motion, seconded by Councilman Paterson to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Aye. Councilman Demlow: Abstain.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
April 1, 2008
PRESENT:
President Greg Kempton, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Dick Demlow, Mike McDaniel, Tom Patterson, and Steve Fisher. Mayor Dale Reed and Auditor Harvey Whaley. Councilman Forest Blakeman was 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 Patterson made a motion, seconded by Councilman McDaniel to approve the minutes of the March 18, 2008 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Public Service Committee: Councilman Patterson reported if Council wishes the meetings will be televised again starting next time.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Fisher had no report.
Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman Demlow to add Ordinance # 18-2008 to the agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Public Safety Committee:
Councilman Demlow reported he met with the Chief and has requested a quarterly summary of activities. Mr. Demlow stated in the past quarter there have been 693 arrest, 50 drug offenses, 66 thefts and 46 felony indictments. Mr. Demlow mentioned on Feb. 19th after a 3 year investigation the DEA served a search warrant on the local pain management clinic and was able to shut it down and unfortunately it has reopened in another location.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman was excused. Councilman Demlow mentioned prior to Council he was watching a man fly a spectacular kite in Bristol Park. Mr. Demlow stated the park is a wonderful
place to fly kites.
Finance Committee: Councilwoman Thompson reported the General Fund balance is $800,482.08 and after transfers of $103,881.00 and bills of $14,285.75 the balance will be $682,315.33.
Mrs. Thompson reported additional estimates have been received for improvements on the building.
Mr. Davis stated All State is scheduled for Thursday to install the new door locks. Mr. Davis explained the locks
provided by this company are less complicated than the locks suggested by Alarm Specialties.
President Kempton stated the cost for the additional outside security in the building seemed reasonable.
Mr. Davis stated maybe the outside security should be looked into a little more before making a decision.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to allow Jeff Kritzwiser to install
additional security for $1,200.00. Roll Call: All Aye. Demlow: Abstain.
Mayor Reed stated if Council is interested in getting the glass doors he would recommend holding off on the canopies for additional
estimates.
Mr. Reed mentioned Woody Schaeffer has suggested tearing off the air lock from the Mayor’s office and if the doors are good we will no longer need an air lock.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded
by Councilman Patterson to allow Parker Glass to install new glass doors on the municipal building. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilwoman Thompson reported the combined cemetery board meeting will be during the
1st meeting in May. Mrs. Thompson also mentioned Councilman Patterson has agreed to be the Council representative for the Cemetery board.
Personnel Committee: Councilman McDaniel had no report.
MAYOR’S
REPORT: Mayor Reed reported, Rick with Ohio Pest Control has contacted him concerning the mosquito spraying contract and would like to bid again this year.
Mayor Reed mentioned last year we agreed to go with the County and we received a lot of complaints and the biggest area that we were let down in is when it came to the standing water. Mr. Reed stated we are the only part of Pike County who is required to pay for mosquito spraying.
* Mr. Reed mentioned we are ready to go with the Disc Golf Course and plans are being made to get it installed.
* Mr. Reed reminded Council of Golf cart season for the ball fields and his need for volunteers.
* Mr. Reed informed Council of the upcoming Spring Clean up it is scheduled for April 28th through May 9th.
* Mr. Reed stated several members have probably received calls concerning alleys and pot holes. Mr.
Reed stated there really is no quick fix for the alleys; we will just tend to them as we can.
OLD BUSINESS:
Ordinance # 9-2008 (3rd 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 Patterson made a motion, seconded by Councilman McDaniel to read Resolution # 9-2008 by title only for the 3rd reading. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Patterson read Ordinance # 9-2008 by title only and made a
motion, seconded by Councilman McDaniel to approve it. Roll Call: All Aye.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution # 15-2008 (Emergency) - To move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the
Budget Appropriations. Councilman McDaniel read Resolution # 15-2008 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 16-2008
(Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $69,381.00 from the General Fund to the Hillside Ave. Storm System Fund.
Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution # 16-2008 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Demlow to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Discussion: Councilman McDaniel asked when
the Hillside project will get started.
Mr. Davis stated he is hopeful by May to have an answer. There were 13 projects recommended to OPWC and the City of Waverly was number 13. We are waiting to see if enough money is received for the bonds to fund the projects, if not we will possibly reapply.
Resolution # 17-2008 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $34,500.00 from the General Fund to the Recreational Complex Fund. Councilman Fisher read Resolution # 17-2008 in its entirety and made a motion,
seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Discussion: Councilman Fisher ask what this Resolution is for. Auditor Whaley stated this money is for the payment on Bristol Park.
Ordinance # 18-2008 (Emergency) – To authorize two curb cuts as approved by the
Planning Commission for the Homeland Credit Union which will be located on Pride Drive and U.S. 23 as demonstrated by attached Exhibit A: “Preliminary Site Plan for Homeland Credit Union as prepared by Michael E. Clark
& Associates.” Councilman Demlow read Ordinance # 18-2008 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Mayor Reed stated he has been
approached by individuals with the athletic programs expressing an interest in constructing dug outs at some of the other fields at Bristol Park. Mr. Reed ask if there was any reason the City would not allow the dug outs.
Mr. Davis stated the deed is restricted for that land but the dug out would really be an enhancement to the existing ball field and should not be a problem.
Councilman Demlow ask if the quality of construction
would be comparable to the existing structures and would there be concrete slabs poured.
Mayor Reed stated he would make sure the quality and appearance was consistent with the existing dug outs.
Councilman Demlow ask about the cars being parked on the grass. Mayor Reed stated he would like to give a written statement to the leagues expressing the Cities reasons for wanting the park rules followed.
President Kempton stated he feels the rules and regulations should be followed and signed on a yearly basis.
Mayor Reed stated complaints are received continually concerning the park and he is trying to fix them.
AUDITOR’S REPORT:
Auditor Harvey Whaley had no report.
Councilman Demlow ask if he could have a meeting with the Auditor to discuss the paper work processed during council and financial reports. Auditor Whaley stated he would be happy to set up a meeting for Mr. Demlow and anyone else on Council who might be interested.
Tom Frank the newest member of the Planning Commission addressed Council to let them know he looks forward to working with the other members of the planning commission. Mr. Frank ask about the property leading to the
hospital, if it belongs to the City. Mayor Reed stated the property belongs to the County.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Patterson made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
APRIL 15, 2008
PRESENT:
President Greg Kempton, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Councilmen Dick Demlow, Forest Blakeman, Mike McDaniel, Tom Patterson, and Steve Fisher. Mayor Dale Reed and Auditor Harvey Whaley.
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 Patterson made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve the minutes of the April 1, 2008 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye.
FINANCE REPORT: Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Fisher to approve the March 2008 Finance Report. 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 had no report.
Public Safety Committee: Councilman Demlow had no report.
Recreation Committee:
Councilman Blakeman reported after the last big rain, there is a problem with the levy.
Several years ago when the levy was repaired the job of maintaining the levy was the cities responsibility. Mr. Blakeman stated he feels this practice has fallen to the wayside and thinks the city should complete monthly checks and make a report of the levy’s condition. Mayor Reed stated he doesn’t feel the problem is due to negligence, when the levy is mowed it is checked to make sure it is in good condition and when it was last mowed the collapse wasn’t there.
Councilman Blakeman stated he has been questioned as to why the railroad grade in Green Acres is not maintained like the other side.
Mr. Blakeman asked if the prisoners are still supposed to come and work. Mayor Reed stated the City is on the list for the prisoners and it’s on a rotation basis so we have to wait for our turn. Mayor Reed stated the people in that area need to understand some of the trees growing there have been growing for 30 years and it would be very expensive for that area to be cleaned up totally. Mayor Reed stated the area has been looked at several times and he is open for suggestions. Mr. Reed mentioned realistically if we receive the survey that has been paid for the people in that area are probably using City property that really isn’t theirs to use.
Finance Committee: Councilwoman Thompson reported the General Fund balance is $696,860.60 and after paying the bills it will be $678,745.72. Mrs. Thompson mentioned the tax receipts are up $5,000.00 for April.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Reed reported he attended a meeting with ODOT concerning the South Connector Project and they indicated there may be a lack of funding for the project. After a review the Central office
verified the numbers and the proper funding has been met and found, so there is no reason to look for additional funding.
Mr. Reed mentioned an email has been received from OPWC stating that it appears as if the State
will have enough money to fund the Hillside Avenue Project. We are expecting a verification letter sometime in May and that is why the Resolution for Hillside is being done in 3 readings.
Mayor Reed reported the levy in
Green Acres near the pump station has been undermined due to high water and has eaten a third of the way through the levy. Mr. Reed mentioned the repairs are going to have to be made and it can’t be put off very long,
Foill Inc. has given a bid for approximately $7,200.00.
Mayor Reed stated he has received a lot of information concerning the mosquito spraying and quotes from Ohio Pest Control for $16,000.00 and Pike County Health Dept.
for $7,500.00.
President Kempton placed the issue in the Public Service & Public Safety Committees for review.
Mike Corwin presented the quarterly report for the Waverly Planning Commission. Mr.
Corwin stated the zoning code is being revised and currently 7 of the 15 chapters have been modified. Mr. Corwin encouraged people to attend the monthly meetings.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution # 19-2008 (1st Reading) – To authorize the execution of a legal advertisement for bids for the “Hillside Avenue Storm Collection System Project”, in accordance with: “The Bid Documents”,
“Exhibit A” to this resolution, and “The Contract Documents, Set I”, Exhibit B” to this resolution. Councilman Fisher read Resolution # 19-2008 in its entirety for the 1st reading.
Ordinance # 20-2008 (Emergency) –
To adopt the Amended Budget Appropriations for the year 2008. Councilwoman Thompson read Ordinance # 20-2008 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve it as an emergency. Roll
Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 21-2008 (Emergency) – To renew the 1.5 mills tax outside the ten mill limitation for the purpose of general construction, resurfacing, and repair of streets, roads and bridges in the
municipal corporation of the City of Waverly, Ohio pursuant to section 5705.19 (G) of the Ohio Revised Code.
Councilman McDaniel read resolution # 21-2008 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson
to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 22-2008 (Emergency) – To move appropriations between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations. Councilman Patterson read
Resolution # 22-2008 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Demlow to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
AUDITOR’S REPORT:
Auditor Harvey Whaley reported through March the
receipts are up $12,000.00 compared to last year. Mr. Whaley mentioned the finances look good considering the current economy.
Councilman Demlow asked if there is any way for the bill list to be included with the
agendas.
Mr. Whaley stated the bill list is completed on Tuesday prior to council to allow all bills due to be included. Mr. Demlow stated he is not going to approve paying the bills unless the list is received in advance. Mr. Whaley stated Mr. Demlow is welcome to stop in at the Auditor’s office on Tuesday prior to council to pick up a copy of the list. Mr. Demlow stated he will not come to the office.
Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Aye. Demlow: Nay.
Councilman Patterson read the resignation letter from Council Clerk Melody Thompson to be effective May 1, 2008.
Councilman Patterson made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to accept the resignation of Melody
Thompson as Council Clerk effective May 1, 2008. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Demlow to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
JUNE 3, 2008
PRESENT:
President Greg Kempton, Councilmen Dick Demlow, Forest Blakeman, Mike McDaniel, Steve Fisher, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson, Mayor Dale Reed and Auditor Harvey Whaley. Councilman Tom Patterson was excused.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 pm with Councilman Steve Fisher 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 May 20, 2008 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Aye
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Personnel Committee: Councilman McDaniel had no report.
Public Service Committee: Councilman Patterson was excused. No report on his behalf.
Zoning Committee: Councilman Fisher reported that he met
with Nathan Davis concerning the service organization signs to be erected.
They discussed options for placing the signs and agreed that the grass area in front of the BP Station would be an appropriate area. Dwight Massie agreed to install the signs when ready.
Public Safety Committee:
Councilman Demlow reported that he was happy to see that the debris from the Malt Shop fire had been removed from in front of the building.
Recreation Committee: Councilman Blakeman reported that he had received
several calls and complaints about the pot holes in the alleys.
He stated that he told the callers that he would report the situation but for them to call the Mayor’s office as well. Councilman Blakeman feels the city should try to fill the pot holes. Mayor Reed stated that he would talk to Dean Knight and see if his department would try to take care of the pot holes in the alleys.
Councilman Blakeman wanted to remind everyone that the Public Meeting on the request to build apartments on Grandview will be held on June 19th at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers, and that there was a petition signed from
the residents in the area to discourage the approval of building the apartments.
Finance Committee:
Councilwoman Thompson reported that the cash is $1,069,870.54. The transfers to be made are $50,000.00 to Fire and $100,000.00 to Police. The bills for this council are $6,932.00 leaving a cash balance of $912,938.45.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Reed reported that he needed council’s assistance. He explained that he discussed the situation with the golf cart with Woody Schaeffer and he suggested that maybe if the city donated the golf cart to the Youth League, they could operate it and transport people at the ball fields. It was also discussed that maybe we could sell the golf cart and to use the money toward an additional walkway. Also there is a problem with the skateboard, skates and bicycles at the ball fields. It was decided to check with the insurance about the liability if we donated the golf cart to the league and drawing up a contract on the use of the golf cart. Mayor Reed was given permission to take care of this matter as he saw fit.
Mayor Reed reported that the levy repairs have been done and that a lot of work had to be done to the lift station as well.
Mayor Reed supplied council with a couple of items that were to be discussed at a later date,
but wanted council to have information to read. The items to be hiring an Engineer Service as a part time basis.
Mayor Reed also wanted to remind everyone that fire hydrant flushing would be done from June 9 thru June 20.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
*Brenda Wallace with the Yellow Table Committee addressed the council to discuss
the possibility of having a Mural painted on the wall of the Vallery Building and possibly making the parking area where the Stiffler Building stood, into a small park.
She explained what the committee was, what projects they have worked on and what projects they would like to work on in the future. She explained that the Mural Artist, Robert Dafford would give a presentation on the Mural he would like to do on the Vallery Building, at the Methodist Family Life Center on Friday, June 20, at 7:00 p.m. He would be showing slides on the mural and addressing the issue of raising money to cover the cost of the mural. Councilman Demlow and Councilman Blakeman bother were in favor of the mural and the possibility of making the parking lot into a small park. Mayor Reed stated that he would be supportive if everyone could help with suggestions on what to do about the parking downtown.
*Tom Shoemaker and Jerry Woodruff addressed the council concerning a vacant house located at 510 Carroll Street.
They stated that no one has lived in the house for at least the past five years. The house is an eyesore and a probable health hazard. They contacted the health Department and received no feed back so they decided to contact the City council. It seems everything has been stripped out of the house including the walls and plumbing. Blackbirds have been nesting in the attic. They advised council that the house was owned by Mack Earnhardt. Mayor Reed stated that he would turn the information over to the Police chief and have him write Mr. Earnhardt concerning the situation.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to allow Mayor Reed to proceed with a resolution concerning the
enforcement of forbidding skateboard, scooters, bikes, and other motorized vehicles at the parks except in designated areas such as the skateboard park. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 27-2008 (Emergency) – To authorize
the Auditor to transfer $100,000.00 from the General Fund to the Police Fund. Councilman Demlow made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve it as an emergency.
Roll Call: all Aye.
Resolution # 28-2008
(Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $50,000.00 from the General Fund to the Fire Fund.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Resolution # 29-2008 (Emergency) – To move appropriations between lines within the
individual funds in the Budget Appropriations. Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Demlow to approve it as an emergency. Roll Call: All Aye.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion,
seconded by Councilman Blakeman to add Ordinance # 30-2008 to the Agenda. Roll Call: All Aye.
Ordinance # 30-2008 (Dispense 2nd & 3rd) – To amend Ordinance 9-2008 and approve the membership of the City of Waverly
Municipal Planning Commission in Accordance with the Waverly City charter and city Ordinance # 39-2005. Councilman Fisher read ordinance # 30-2008 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Thompson. Roll Call: All Aye.
AUDITOR’S REPORT:
Auditor Harvey Whaley reported that he discussed with Dean Knight the need of money to cover the expense of the repairs at Pfeifer’s Car Wash. Mr.
Knight said that he might need from $10,000.00 to $15,000.00. Our office told him we could use the money in the necessary section of the Transfer Line.
Larry Chitwood and Woody Schaeffer were in our office today discussing restrooms at Bristol Park.
I received two estimates on the replacement of the roof on the Municipal Building.
I discussed them with Nathan Davis and he was going to get a third estimate, so everything was turned over to him.
Other than that, need a motion to pay the bills.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Fisher to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Aye. Councilman Demlow: Abstain
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to adjourn. Roll Call: All Aye.
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