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2009
City of Waverly
Council Minutes
October 6, 2009
October 20, 2009
November 6, 2009
November 24, 2009
December 1, 2009
December 15, 2009
Tuesday, October 6 2009.
The meeting was called to order by
Council President, Greg Kempton. Roll call was taken with the following Elected Officials and Council Members in attendance: Mayor, Dale Reed, City Auditor, Harvey Whaley, Councilwoman, Joyce Thompson, Councilmen, Forest
Blakeman, Steve Fisher, Dick Demlow, Tom Patterson, Mike McDaniel and Council President Greg Kempton.
In Attendance: Robb O’Dell, WKKJ, Tom Frank, Brett Bevens and Larry Roe.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 p.m. with Councilwoman Thompson leading Council and guest in the pledge of allegiance to The American Flag.
The minutes of the Tuesday, September 15, 2009 meeting were approved on a motion by Councilman McDaniel, seconded by Councilman Patterson.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
YMCA discounted membership offered by Director John Pennington to City of Waverly employees. We are having a City Fun Night at the YMCA on October 25th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm Life Ambulance will be serving a light meal. Please come and learn more about the program at the YMCA.
Copies of the Policies and Procedures will need to be returned to Robin at the Mayors Office by October 12 th for the review of each city department.
Councilman Demlow inquired about the Resurfacing Project. Mayor Reed reminded Council they voted down Resolution #46-2009 which was to advertise for bids and now it is too late in the year. Councilman Demlow was not pleased that Council did not receive Resolution #46-209 in their packets. There was a discussion about not receiving enough information on funding and streets to be paved.
Major Reed stated the resolution was for bids and after receiving the bids they would determine which streets would be paved.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Personnel Committee Report: Councilman McDaniel had no report.
Public Service Committee Report: Councilman Patterson made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to hire Lori Shiland as a Part-Time Clerical Assistant with a starting salary of $9.51 per hour.
ROLL CALL: 6 Ayes 1 Nay (Councilman Blakeman)
Zoning Committee Report: Councilman Fisher received a call regarding fuel surcharge is still on the billing. There was a discussion regarding the surcharge.
Mayor Reed stated he will request Mike Migyanko to attend the next council meeting to address the fuel surcharges.
Public Safety Committee Report: Councilman Demlow made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to add Aaron Saunders to the Fire Department has a Volunteer.
ROLL CALL: All Ayes
Recreation Committee Report: Councilman Blakeman had no report.
Finance Committee Report: Councilwoman Thompson reported that the General Fund cash was: $994.642.10.
The bills this council were: $23,036.90. Leaving a cash balance of $971,605.20.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to rehire Dave Roosa as a part-time police officer.
ROLL CALL: All Ayes.
President Greg Kempton requested council to make a motion to add Resolution#49-2009 to the Agenda.
Councilman Patterson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher.
ROLL CALL: All Ayes.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS: Resolution#49-2009 (2nd and 3rd Reading Dispensed) - To authorize an amendment to the Waverly Auxiliary Police Unit by-laws which originally required the “member” to “live in Pike County, Ohio.” The amendment would change the by-law to no longer require the “member” to “live in Pike County, Ohio.”
Councilman Demlow read Resolution#49-2009 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve with 2nd and 3rd reading dispensed.
ROLL CALL: All Ayes.
Special Speakers: There were no guest speakers.
AUDITORS REPORT: Auditor Whaley had no report.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to pay the bills.
ROLL CALL: All Ayes.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Demlow to allow the Board of Elections to use the City Council Chambers (Studio), Waverly Government Building and the Police Station as voting polls.
ROLL CALL: All Ayes.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Demlow to move November 3rd 2009 meeting to November 5th, 2009.
ROLL CALL: All Ayes.
Council President Kempton read announcements:
*Next Council Meeting: Tuesday 20, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
*Planning Commission Meeting: Wednesday October 14, 2009 at 10:00 a.m.
Motion to adjourn by Councilman Blakeman, seconded by Councilman Demlow.
ROLL CALL: All Ayes.
Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009.
The meeting was called to order by Council
President, Greg Kempton. Roll call was taken with the following Elected Officials and Council Members in attendance: City Auditor, Harvey Whaley, Councilwoman, Joyce Thompson, Councilmen, Forest Blakeman, Steve Fisher,
Dick Demlow, Tom Patterson, Mike McDaniel and Council President Greg Kempton. Excused Mayor Dale Reed.
In Attendance: Chief Deputy James Dixon, Bev Ponder, Randy Armbruster, Tim South, Chris Balussk, Michael Migyanko, Pike Sanitation, Robb O’Dell, WKKJ, Brad Sherman, News Watchman.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 p.m. with Councilman McDaniel leading Council and guest in
the pledge of allegiance to The American Flag.
The minutes of the Tuesday, October 6, 2009 meeting were approved on a motion by
Councilman Demlow, seconded by Councilman Patterson.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
MAYOR’S REPORT: There was no report.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Personnel Committee Report: Councilman McDaniel had no report.
Public Service Committee Report: Councilman Patterson had no report.
Zoning Committee Report: Councilman Fisher had no report.
Public Safety Committee Report: Councilman Demlow had no report.
Recreation Committee Report: Councilman Blakeman had no report.
Finance Committee Report: Councilwoman Thompson reported the General Fund cash was: $1,129,170.63. The bills this council were: $17,075.67. Leaving a cash balance of
$1,112,094.96.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to hire Matt Kelly
has a part-time Police Officer.
ROLL CALL: ALL AYES
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Ordinance#50-2009 (1st Reading) To adopt the Proposed Wage Ordinance for the City of Waverly for the year 2010.
Councilman McDaniel read Ordinance#50-2009 in its entirety for the first reading.
Ordiance#51-2009(1st Reading) To adopt the Proposed Budget Appropriations for the year 2010.
Councilwoman Thompson read Ordinance#51-2009 in its entirety for the first reading.
Resolution#52-2009(Emergency) To move appropriations, between lines within the
individual funds in the Budget Appropriations.
Council Patterson read Resolution#52-2009 in its entirety, made a motion seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve as an Emergency.
ROLL CALL: ALL AYES
Special Speakers: Michael Migyanko Jr., Pike Sanitation was present regarding fuel surcharges. Mr. Migyanko explained to council the fuel surcharges have decreased by two-thirds of what it originally was. The biggest changes was the increase fee that the Ohio EPA passed down. Pike Sanitation charges $12.00 per month, but the extra charges are totaling to read $15.75. Councilman Fisher asked Mr. Migyanko when we could expect the fuel surcharge be dropped. Mr. Migyanko was unable to answer since he does not know what fuel prices are going to do.
Chief Deputy Jim Dickson and event organizer Bev Ponder were present to request any kind of help for the upcoming Halloween Bash. Mrs. Ponder said due to the economy donations were down. This will be the 16th year for the Halloween Bash put on by the Sheriffs Department.
Councilman McDaniel made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to donate $500.00. There was a discussion regarding the amount of donation. Councilwoman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to amend the amount to $800.00 for the Halloween Bash.
ROLL CALL: ALL AYES
Councilman Patterson mad a motion, seconded by Councilman McDaniel to accept the September 2009 Financial Report.
ROLL CALL: ALL AYES
AUDITORS REPORT: Mr. Whaley had no report.
Councilwoman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to pay the bills.
ROLL CALL: ALL AYES
Council President Kempton read announcements:
*Next Council Meeting: Thursday November 5, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
*Planning Commission Meeting: Wednesday December 9, 2009 at 10:00 a.m.
Motion to adjourn by Councilman Blakeman, seconded by Councilman McDaniel.
ROLL CALL: ALL AYES
November 6, 2009
The Waverly City Council met in regular session on Thursday November 6, 2009.
The Council President was not present therefore; a motion was made for Councilwoman Thompson to serve as acting President by Councilman Fisher, seconded by Councilman McDaniel.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
The meeting was called to order by Councilwoman Thompson... Roll call was taken with
the following Elected Officials and Council Members in attendance: Mayor, Dale Reed, City Auditor, Harvey Whaley, Councilwoman, Joyce Thompson, Councilmen, Forest
Blakeman, Steve Fisher, Dick Demlow, and Mike McDaniel. Excused: Councilman Tom Patterson,
Absent: Council President Greg Kempton.
In Attendance: Brad Sherman, News Watchman, Chris Balussk, Chillicothe Gazette, Tom Frank, Randy Armbruster, and Brett Bevens.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 p.m. with
Councilman Demlow leading Council and guest in the pledge of allegiance to The American Flag.
The minutes of the Tuesday, October 20, 2009 meeting were approved on a motion by Councilman McDaniel seconded by Councilman
Fisher.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Brown Company of Waverly informed Mayor Reed that they will lay off approximately 264 employees effective November 6, 2009. These are Permanent
Layoffs.
USEC remains in an uncertain position they have provided an update to address the technical and financial concerns raised by DOE during its review on USEC’s application to the Loan Guarantee Program.
Mayors
Court Administrator Travis Holden has resigned to take a position with Paxton Life Squad and he will be sincerely missed and have appreciated all of his hard work and dedication.. Ellen Burkitt current Deputy Court Clerk will
assume the Court Administrator position which will leave a part time position in the Tax Administrators office and the Mayors Court Administration. We have advertised in house and publicly to fill these positions.
The
Halloween Parade was minimal this year, we had a very small parade and attendance was down. At the hot dog roast we had approximately 500 hot dogs left over.
I would like to thank the Waverly Police Department and Life Ambulance for making the Waverly Halloween Hot Dog Roast possible.
Sidewalk repair and replacement on Market Street in front of the old Stiffler lot had to be done
because of safety issues. We have other business and property owners that have expressed in interest in repair and or replacement of the sidewalks in front of their businesses or property.
The Leaf Machine hydraulic pump is
out and will probably be out of commission until Monday. The Street Department is currently picking up bagged leaves and if the leaf machine is not up and running by Tuesday they will start collecting leaves with the
backhoe bucket and rake method.
Election results concerning City Council: Congratulations to Tom Patterson re-elected council at large seat and Brett Bevens newly elected councilman for Ward-3.
I would like to thank
the Pike County YMCA John Pennington and Life Ambulance for all the work they did to make Waverly City night at the YMCA a great success.
City Engineer Adam J. Riehl, the City of Waverly will have the opportunity to
renew our contract with Mr. Riehl before January 1, 2010. Please carefully review the contract provided to you and we will discuss this issue at the next council meeting.
The City Building had furnace issues and if it wasn’t for Lori Shiland turning the furnace off before leaving for the weekend there would have been a fire.
Councilman
Demlow inquired about Robin Williams’s title and wages. The Mayor stated Robins title is Office Manager but is doing more than her job. The Mayor, Auditor and Finance Committee is to meet to discuss Robin’s wages.
Committee Reports:
Personnel Committee Report: Councilman McDaniel had no report.
Public Service Committee Report: There was no report.
Zoning Committee Report: Councilman Fisher had no report.
Public Safety Committee Report: Councilman Demlow made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to hire Dustin McGill as part time for the Police Department.
Mr. McGill has work for the Sheriff Department for 2 years and has had all the necessary training.
Roll Call: All Ayes
Recreation Committee Report: Councilman Blakeman had no report.
Finance Committee Report: Councilwoman Thompson reported the General Fund cash was:
$1,102,911.54. Transfer to second street fund $60,025.00, Transfer Bridge and Street Fund $60,000.00, Transfer to Fire Fund $20,000.00, Transfer to Levee Improvement Fund $11,000.00. Bills this Council were: $20,565.56. Leaving a cash balance of $931,230.98.
OLD BUSINESS:
Ordinance#50-2009 (2nd Reading) – To adopt the Proposed Wage Ordinance for the City of Waverly for the year 2010.
Councilman McDaniel read Ordinance#50-2009 in its entirety for the second read
Ordinance$51-2009 (2nd Reading) – To adopt the Proposed Budget Appropriations for the year 2010.
Councilman Fisher read Ordnance#51-2009 in its entirety for the second reading.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution#53-2009(Emergency) – To move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations.
Councilman Blakeman
read Resolution#53-2009 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve as an emergency.
Roll Call: All Ayes
Resolution#54-2009 (Emergency) – To authorize the auditor to transfer $60,025.00
from the General Fund to the Second Street Fund.
Councilman Demlow read Resolution #54-2009 in its entirety made a motion, seconded
by Councilman McDaniel to approve as an emergency.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Resolution#55-2009 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $60,000.00 from the General fund to the Bridge and Street Fund.
Councilman Mc Daniel read Resolution#55-2009 in its entirety made a motion, seconded
by Councilman Fisher to approve as an emergency.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Resolution#56-2009 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $20,000.00 from the General Fund to the Fire Fund.
Councilman Fisher read Resolution#56-2009 in
its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman Demlow to approve as an emergency.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Resolution#57-2009 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $11,000.00 from the General Fund to the Levee Improvement Fund.
Councilman Blakeman read Resolution#57-2009 in its entirety made a motion, seconded
by Councilman Demlow to approve as an emergency.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
AUDITORS REPORT: Mr. Whaley reported that John Voorhes was unable to pay
back the $125,000.00 loan from the General Fund at this time. Mr. Whaley stated that
it would be forgiven. Mr. Voorhes said the loan would be paid back as soon has it would allow.
Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman McDaniel to pay the bills.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Acting Council President Joyce Thompson read announcements:
*Next Council Meeting: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
*Planning Commission Meeting: Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 10:00 a.m.
Motion to adjourn by Councilman Blakeman, seconded by Councilman McDaniel.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
11-24-09
November 24, 2009
The Waverly City Council met in regular session
on Tuesday, November 24, 2009. The meeting was called to order by Council President, Greg Kempton.
Roll call was taken with the following Elected Officials and Council Members in attendance: City Auditor, Harvey Whaley, Councilwoman, Joyce Thompson, Councilmen, Forest Blakeman, Steve Fisher, Dick Demlow, and Council President Greg Kempton. Excused: Mayor Dale Reed , Councilman Tom Patterson and Councilman Mike McDaniel.
In Attendance: Tom Frank, Brad Sherman and Brett Bevens.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 p.m. with Councilman Blakeman leading Council and guest in the pledge of allegiance to The American Flag.
The minutes of the Tuesday,
November 5, 2009 meeting were approved on a motion by Councilman Demlow, seconded by Councilman Fisher.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
MAYOR’S REPORT: There was no report.
Councilwoman made a motion to approve October 2009 Finance Report.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Personnel Committee Report: There was no report
Public Service Committee Report:
Councilman Demlow made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to hire Joan Blakenship part-time at $9.79 per hour with flexible hours 10-39 per week.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Zoning Committee Report: Councilman Fisher had no report.
Public Safety Committee Report: Councilman Demlow had no report.
Recreation Committee Report: Councilman Blakeman had no report.
Finance Committee Report: Councilwoman Thompson reported the General Fund cash was:
$911,512.85. Bills this Council were: $17,826.56. Leaving a cash balance of $893,686.29.
OLD BUSINESS:
Ordinance#50-2009 (3rd Reading) – To adopt the Proposed Wage Ordinance for the City of Waverly for the year 2010.
Councilman Demlow read Ordinance#50-2009 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve third reading.
Councilman Blakeman disagreed giving Robin Williams an addition $500.00 a month for zoning. Council discussed his concerns.
Roll Call: 4 Ayes and 1 Abstain (Forest Blakeman).
Ordinance#51-2009(3rd Reading) – To adopt the Proposed d Budget Appropriations for the year 2010.
Councilwoman Thompson read Ordinance#51-2009 in its entirety made a
motion, seconded by Councilman Demlow to approve the third reading.
Roll Call: 4 Ayes and 1 Abstain (Forest Blakeman).
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution#58-2009 (Emergency) – To move appropriations, between lines with the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations.
Councilman Blakeman read Resolution#58-2009 in its entirety made a motion, seconded
by Councilman Demlow to approve as an Emergency.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Resolution #59-2009 (Emergency) – To move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations.
Councilman Fisher read
Resolution#59-2009 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve as an Emergency.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Ordinance#60-2009 (2nd and 3rd Reading Dispensed) – This Ordinance intends to add
the following language to Section 6 “Collection at the Source” of the Waverly City Tax Ordinance.
Councilwoman Thompson read Ordinance#60-2009 in its entirety made a motion,
seconded by Councilman Demlow to approve with 2nd and 3rd readings Dispensed.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Ordinance#61-2009 (Emergency) – To amend Ordinance#58-2008 the Amended Budget Appropriations for the year 2009.
Councilman Blakeman read Ordinance#61-2009 in its entirety made a motion, seconded
by Councilman Fisher to approve as an Emergency.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Ordinance#62-2009 (Emergency) – To amend Ordinance#58-2009 the Amended Budget Appropriations for the year 2009.
Councilman Demlow read Odrinance#61-2009 in its entirety made a motion, seconded
by Councilman Blakeman to approve as an emergency.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
AUDITORS REPORT: Auditor Whaley had no report.
Councilwoman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to pay bills.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Council President Kempton read announcements:
*Next Council Meeting: Tuesday December 1, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
*Planning Commission Meeting: Wednesday December 9, 2009 at 10:00 a.m.
Motion to adjourn by Councilman Blakeman, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
December 1, 2009.
The meeting was called to order by Council President, Greg
Kempton. Roll call was taken with the following Elected Officials and Council Members in attendance: City Auditor, Harvey Whaley, Councilwoman, Joyce Thompson, Councilmen, Forest Blakeman, Steve Fisher, Dick Demlow, Mike
McDaniel and Council President Greg Kempton. Excused: Mayor Dale Reed and Councilman Tom Patterson.
In Attendance: Tom Frank, Adam Riehl, Chris Balusik, Cillicothe Gazette, Bret Bevens and Robb O’Dell, WKKJ.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 p.m. with Councilman McDaniel leading Council and guest in the pledge of allegiance to The American Flag.
The minutes of the Tuesday,
December 1, 2009 were reviewed by Council. Councilman McDaniel made a motion to correct attendance he was excused on November 24, 2009.
Councilman Demlow made a motion to correct spelling of Robin Williams's last name. Councilman Demlow made a motion to approve the amended minutes seconded by
Councilman McDaniel.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Clerk of Council, Roxanne Boggs read the Mayors Report.
1.The Jingle Bell Weekend and Parade was a great success! I would like to recognize Sharon Manson’s continued work, the Street Department for making sure we had
barriers out and ready to block traffic for the parade and festivities, Police and Fire Departments for support and the Parks Department for all of their efforts also.
2.Sidewalk repair and replacement on Market
Street in front of the old Stiffler lot has been completed. The city had a small section that had been left out of the first repair and was finished as the neighboring property owner Kenny Howard had his sidewalks
replaced his crew replaced the city section also.
3.Street Department getting vehicles set up for winter weather and leaf pickup continues.
4.City Engineer Adam J. Riehl, the City of Waverly will have the opportunity to
renew our contract with Mr. Riehl before January 1st, 2010. Please carefully review the contract provided to you.
6.
Veterans Park Dedication was a great success! I want especially thank John Reedy for his dedication to our Veteran’s and our community. Without Mr. Reedy the Veteran’s Memorial Park would not be here now. The Veterans also recognized Woody Schaeffer, Andy Henson, Justin Risner, Kyle Needs and Robin Williams for their continued support of our veterans. I appreciate Mr. Reedy showing us his appreciation.
7.
Adam Riehl and Robin Williams attended the 220 South Connector update meeting at ODOT District 9 representing the city. The Connector Project has many options to be finalized as far as traffic routing during the project and property owner approaches, etc.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Personnel Committee Report: Councilman McDaniel had no report.
Public Service Committee Report: There was no report.
Zoning Committee Report: Councilman Fisher had no report.
Public Safety Committee Report: Councilman Demlow had no report.
Recreation Committee Report:
Councilman Blakeman had no report. There was a discussion regarding broadcasting the council meetings. Council President Kempton ask council to look for a volunteer willing to run the camera, he will look into what would need to be done regarding equipment.
Finance Committee Report: Councilwoman Thompson reported the General Fund cash was: $1,030,293.67. Bills this Council were: $7,182.83. Leaving a cash balance of $1,023,110.94 which is up from last meeting.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Councilman Fisher made a motion to add Resolution#63-2009 to the agenda, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Resolution#63-2009 (Emergency) – To move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations.
Councilman, McDaniel read
Resolution#63-2009 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman Demlow to approve as an Emergency.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion to add Ordinance#64-2009 to the agenda, seconded by Councilman Fisher.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Ordinance#64-2009 ( 2nd and 3rd Reading Dispensed) – To approve a contract, and its items, as per attached “Exhibit A”, establishing Adam J. Riehl of: 84 Ferrer
Lane, Greenup, Kentucky 41144, as the City Engineer of Waverly, OH, in accordance with this ordinance, its “Exhibit A” and Section 733.80 of the Ohio Revised Code:
Councilman Demlow read Ordinance#64-2009 in its entirety
made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve with 2nd and 3rd reading dispensed.
Councilman Blakeman questioned why the Mayor was listed every time, but council was not mentioned in the contract.
Councilman Blakeman wanted this concern noted for the record.
Council President Kempton expressed concern with the contract stating Adam J. Riehl was listed as “City Engineer”, but the wage ordinance list 0 funds for City
Engineer. Kempton stated funds are available for consulting contracts. Council discussed changing the wording in the ordinance and contract to read “City Engineer Consultant”.
Councilman Demlow made a motion to amend
Ordinance#64-2009 and Adam J. Riehl’s contract to list him as “City Engineer Consultant”, seconded by Councilman McDaniel.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
AUDITORS REPORT: Mr. Whaley had no report.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion to pay bills, seconded by Councilman Fisher.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Council President Kempton read announcements:
*Next Council Meeting: Tuesday December 15, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
*Planning Commission Meeting: Wednesday December 9, 2009 at 10:00 a.m.
Motion to adjourn by Councilman Blakeman, seconded by Councilman Fisher.
Roll Call: All Ayes
December 15, 2009.
The meeting was called to order by Council President, Greg Kempton. Roll call was taken with
the following Elected Officials and Council Members in attendance: Mayor, Dale Reed, City Auditor, Harvey Whaley,
Councilwoman, Joyce Thompson, Councilmen, Forest Blakeman, Steve Fisher, Dick Demlow, Tom Patterson, Mike McDaniel and Council President Greg Kempton.
In Attendance: Tom Frank, Robb O’Dell, WKKJ, Brad Sherman, News Watchman and Bret Bevens.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 p.m. with Councilman McDaniel leading Council and guest
in the pledge of allegiance to The American Flag.
The minutes of the Tuesday, December 1, 2009 meeting were approved on a motion by Councilman McDaniel, seconded by Councilman Fisher.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Councilman Demlow made a motion to correct spelling of Joan Blankenship’s name in the November 24th minutes and to correct wage from $9.79 to $9.51 per hour, seconded by
Councilman Patterson.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
MAYORS REPORT:
Robin Williams and Woody Schaeffer attended the FEMA meeting held at the Pike County Government Center regarding the Flood Map Revisions.
We will be setting up a public meeting in February and have maps available for the public to view and make written comment.
Pike County YMCA – Option One is the plan we have for city employees at the Pike County
YMCA.
Joining fee is waived if at least 5 employees join, payroll deduction is available and this month there is a $30.00 YMCA Coupon Available So now is a great time to join! You must sign up at the YMCA and show proof of employment. Information brochure will be in your next paycheck envelope.
Census 2010 – Robin Williams will be setting up an organizational meeting in January for the 2010 census. We will need to establish a work area and workers to help.
Division of Liquor Control – As of February 1st 2010 all permits to sell alcoholic beverages will be up for renewal.
As we have done in the past if we have no issues with any of the establishments there will be no need for objection (15 Establishments not counting the Emmitt House)
City Christmas Dinner December 24th 11:00am at the
Waverly Fire Department (Carry in) - Reminder to all City Council members, City Employees and their Families, please come and enjoy a great meal and each others company!
I want to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
(not happy holidays…)
As of the Date of November 11th 2009 Ellen Burkitt has been placed in the position of Mayor’s Court Administrator. She will begin her pay for this position on November
12th 2009 at the middle pay rate of $2,185.79 per month.
With the salary of $2,251.36 starting January 1st 2010 as per the 2010 Wage Ordinance for the City of Waverly. Councilman Demlow made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve Ellen Burkitt’s position and salary.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Council reviewed the November 2009 Tax Report submitted by Karen Downs, Waverly Income Tax Administrator.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Personnel Committee Report: Councilman McDaniel had no report.
Councilman Patterson presented to Council the hiring of Montana Newsome Baldwin.Position Part-Time
Deputy Court Clerk starting January 4th, 2010 with the pay rate of $ 9.79 per hour and working up to 20 hours per week.
Councilman Patterson made a motion, seconded by Councilman McDaniel to approve the hiring of Montana Newsome Baldwin.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Public Service Committee Report: Councilman Patterson had no report.
Zoning Committee Report: Councilman Fisher had no report. Councilman Fisher informed Council how
much he has enjoyed serving on Council and would like to retain his seat.
Public Safety Committee Report: Councilman Demlow had no report.
Recreation Committee Report: Councilman Blakeman had no report.
Finance
Committee Report: Councilwoman Thompson reported the General Fund cash was:
$1,057,176.64. Transfer to Police Fund $250,000.00. Transfer to HillsideAvenue Storm System Fund $3,333.34. Bills this Council were: $20,114.90.Leaving a cash balance of $783,728.40.
Councilwoman Thompson also would
like to retain her seat on Council.Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Demlow to approve the November 2009 Finance Report.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Ordinance#65-2009 (2nd and 3rd Readings Dispensed- To approve a contract, and its terms, as per attached “Exhibit A – Contract”, “Exhibit B – Job Description” establishing
Thomas Bales, as the City Traffic/Street Light Technician for Waverly, OH, in accordance with this ordinance, its “Exhibit A” and Exhibit B”;
Councilman McDaniel read Ordinance#65-2009 in its entirety made a motion, seconded
by Councilman Patterson to approve with 2nd and 3rd readings dispensed.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Resolution#66-2009 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $3,333.34 from the General Fund to the Hillside Avenue Storm System Fund.
Councilman Patterson
read Resolution#66-2009 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve as an Emergency.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Resolution#67-2009 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $250,000.00 from the General Fund to the Police Fund.
Councilman Fisher read Resolution#67-2009 in
its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve as an Emergency.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Resolution#68-2009 (Emergency) – To authorize the forgiveness of the advance of $125,000.00 to the Sewer Fund from the General Fund.
Councilman Demlow read
Resolution#68-2009 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve as an Emergency.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
ouncilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Demlow to add Ordinance#69-2009 to the Agenda.
Roll Call: All Ayes
Ordinance#69-2009 ( 2nd and 3rd Reading Dispensed) – To authorize the City of Waverly
to establish a handicap parking space located at 330 E. North Street, Waverly, Ohio, Pike County.
Councilman Blakeman read Ordinance#69-2009 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve with 2nd
and 3rd readings dispensed.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Councilman Demlow made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to add Resolution#70-2009 to the Agenda.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Resolution#70-2009 (Emergency) – To move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations.
Councilwoman Thompson read
Resolution#70-2009 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman Demlow to approve as an Emergency.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
AUDITORS REPORT: Mr. Whaley had no report.
Councilwoman made a motion, seconded by Councilman McDaniel to pay the bills. Council thanked Councilman McDaniel for
serving on council and wished him the best.
Council President Kempton read announcements:
*Next Council Meeting: Tuesday January 5, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
*Planning Commission Meeting: Wednesday January 20, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
Motion to adjourn by Councilman Blakeman, seconded by Councilman McDaniel.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.