2009
City of Waverly
 Council Minutes

April 7, 2009
April  2009 (Canceled)
May 5, 2009
May 19, 2009
June 2, 2009
June 16, 2009

 TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2009 AT 7:00 P.M.

The Waverly City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, April 7, 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, Councilmen, Mike McDaniel, Steve Fisher, Dick Demlow, Forest Blakeman and Council President, Greg Kempton.

  Councilwoman, Joyce Thompson and Councilman, Tom Patterson, were excused.

In Attendance: Robb O’Dell, WKKJ, Brad Sherman, Nathan Davis, Tom Frank, Tiffany Atwood, City Engineer, Adam Riehl, and Dick Johnson.

The meeting was opened at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Dale Reed leading Council and guest in the pledge of allegiance to The American Flag.

The amended minutes of the Tuesday, March 17, 2009 meeting were approved on a motion by Councilman McDaniel, seconded by Councilman Fisher. Roll Call: All Ayes.

At the request of Councilman McDaniel, add to the March 17, 2009 Personnel Committee Report: Seasonal temporary position for part-time employee, Kyle Needs.

MAYOR’S REPORT:

The Street Department is sweeping the city streets as weather permits. We will not be setting a sweeping schedule. Spring Cleanup is scheduled for April 27^th through May 8^th the schedule is posted on the city website, on channel 2 and will also be in the News Watchman and WXIZ radio.

The ordinance needed to purchase the old Stiffler lot downtown is ready and will be brought before city council for a vote, if passed Mayor Reed will notify the Pike County Commissioners.

The Mayor is waiting on an answer from Mr. Ron Fewster regarding the Frisbee Golf donation.  It has recently been discovered that a portion of the Frisbee Golf Course is located in part of the outfield of one of the baseball diamonds. Brian Roseberry from the YMCA has relocated this section of the golf course. There were recently two storage sheds placed at the Bristol Park Baseball Diamond area, without any communication to the Parks Department Director Woody Schaeffer or the Mayor’s Office. Who ever is responsible for the sheds placed at the park needs to contact Mayor Reed’s office.

Mr. Don Slone has withdrawn his request to extend a road through the church located on David Roads parking lot.  The City Planning Commission met on March the 11^th in order to listen to a proposal from Mr. Don Slone involving further development of David Road.  After the meeting, the City Law Director issued a legal opinion involving the procedure for official road dedication.  This opinion and the minutes from the meeting are on file at the Municipal Building and will be posted on the City Web Site once approved.  Again it should be noted that Mr. Don Slone communicated to Mr. Davis by telephone and informed the City that he was no longer pursuing any work of any kind, concerning David Road. Columbia Drive Street light request: Mayor Reed and Mr. Schaeffer have tried to canvas the area and have had trouble catching people at home. We will contact the residents by letter concerning the lighting.   Mayor Reed has been in contact with Michelle Jorgenson with AMERESCO and informed them the city has put this project on hold for now.

The Final Repairs required to Hillside Avenue and 7^th Street, caused by the two separate water main breaks that occurred in the area last winter, have been reviewed by the City and the Contractor Foill Inc.  A walkthrough of the area was performed by the City and the Contractor and preliminary scheduling as to when and how the work will be performed has occurred.  The asphalt plants are not scheduled to open until April 15^th.  The City will be ensuring that these areas of asphalt damage will be repaired and the Contractor will also be addressing any areas in the job that require additional dirt work repair, seeding or mulching that were not complete in the main stage of the project last year.

During council this evening Mr. Davis and City Engineer Adam J. Riehl will present the inspection report that was performed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources in relation to the Green Acres Levee.  I urge the Council to take this report seriously and to assist Mr. Davis and Mr. Riehl in any way possible to proceed with the needed repairs and improvements.

The Bridge Sanitary Sewer Line is still in need of major cleaning. The initial effort to clean the line by the Distribution Crew proved to be inadequate, however, the plumbing company that is being hired to video the line (Drier and Maller Inc.) have offered to provide technical assistance to the crew and a larger size cleaning nozzle which should help achieve satisfactory cleaning of the line so that it can be video recorded and the City Engineer can begin evaluating the required design method.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Personnel Committee Report: Councilman McDaniel reported that the Council Clerk, Tammy Miller will resign as of June 1^st 2009. The Personal Committee will be placing an add in the paper for a new Council Clerk.  Add to the job description that candidates must be a resident of Waverly and live within the corporation limits.

Public Service Committee Report: Councilman Patterson was excused, no report.

Zoning Committee Report: Councilman Fisher had no report. Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman McDaniel to begin survey work required for Green Acers Levee Improvements Project.    Roll Call: All Ayes.

Public Safety Committee Report: Councilman Demlow had no report. Councilman Demlow stated that he has decided that he is not in favor of a park, in the downtown Stiffler lot. Many residents in his ward have voiced that parking is a real need for the downtown area, not a park. Councilman Demlow was in favor of having a “green space” within the parking lot. Councilman Demlow asked that the Recoration Committee look into charging soft ball leagues a fee for using the Bristol Village Parks. Mr. Schaeffer and Councilman Blakeman will look into contracts for the park.

Recreation Committee Report: Councilman Blakeman reported that he has received complaints about Senior Citizen entrance.  Once again, the Mayor asked Councilman Blakeman to bring future complaints such as these, to Mayor’s office on Mondays, the day the Mayor has set aside to deal with such issues. The Mayor reported that this problem had already been addressed and resolved.

Finance Committee Report:   Councilwoman Thompson was excused.  Councilman Fisher reported that the General Fund cash was: $765,517.51. The bills this council were:  $25,738.74.   Leaving a cash balance of: $739,778.77.  

OLD BUSINESS: No Old Business.

NEW BUSINESS:

Special Speakers:

City Engineer, Adam Riehl and Nathan Davis gave a presentation on the Green Acers Levee report from the Ohio Department Natural Resources. Mr. Davis and Mr. Riehl went over the Levee improvements and gave a preliminary cost estimate of $289,000.00.  According to Ms. Tina Griffin’s June 25, 2008 report, (received/postmarked: March 3, 2009) there is 2,100 Liner Feet of the Green Acre Levee that is in need of much repair.  These Levee repairs are required to be fixed by ODNR.

The Levee is a Class 1 Levee, (highest hazard).  Mr. Davis is inquiring about loan programs that are available for the levee project.

John Pennington, from the Waverly YMCA was present to explain a Corporate Membership Program which would offer Waverly City Employees a discount for membership at the Waverly YMCA. Councilman Demlow referred this plan to the Personnel Committee for further consideration.

Ordinance #17-2009 (Emergency) –The Purpose of this Ordinance is to authorize the Mayor of the City of Waverly to enter into an agreement with the Pike County Commissioners to purchase the lot more commonly known as the Stiffler Lot, 106 South Market Street, Waverly Ohio 45690.

Councilman, Fisher read Ordinance #17-2009 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 the Ethic Report was due.

Councilman McDaniel made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to pay the bills. Councilman Kempton and Blakeman:  Nay.  Roll Call:   All Ayes.

Councilman Kempton read the announcements:

*Next Council Meeting: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

*Planning Commission Meeting:  May 13, 2009. At 2:00 p.m.

Councilman Demlow made a motion to adjourn seconded by Councilman Blakeman, Roll Call: All Ayes.

Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

MAY 5, 2009
PRESENT: President Greg Kempton, Councilmen Dick Demlow, Forest Blakeman, Mike McDaniel, Steve Fisher, and Tom Patterson. Councilwoman Joyce Thompson was excused. Present were Mayor Dale Reed and Auditor Harvey Whaley.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 p.m. with Councilman Patterson leading Council and guests in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
MINUTES: Councilman Demlow made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve the minutes of the April 7, 2008 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Ayes.
FINANCE REPORT:  Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve the March 2009 Finance Report.  Roll Call:  All ayes.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Personnel Committee: Councilman McDaniel reported that they had received three applications for Council Clerk.  Interviews will be scheduled for next week and the committee will come back next council with a recommendation.
Public Service Committee:  Councilman Patterson had no report.
Zoning Committee:  Councilman Fisher had no report.
Public Safety Committee: Councilman Demlow reported that the Fire Department had a good fish fry on Saturday. Had no other report,
Recreation Committee:  Councilman Blakeman had no report.
Finance Committee: Councilman Fisher reported that the cash is $1,059,046.96. Transfers to Bridge & Street, $75,000.00 and to Levee Improvements, $6,000.00.
The bills for this council are $9,120.19 leaving a balance of $968,926.77.
MAYOR’S REPORT:  Mayor Dale Reed reported that Spring Cleanup is in progress.  The schedule is posted on the city website, on channel 2, and has been in the News Watchman and on WXIZ and WBEX radio. The Street Department will continue brush pickup on May 15th after Spring Cleanup. Brush pickup will be on Fridays only.
The purchase agreement needed to complete the purchase the old Stiffler lot downtown (106 S Market St.) was presented to the Pike County Commissioners on April 20th for their signatures. He will notify Council as soon as he hears from the Commissioners.
The Mayor has met with the various league leaders about the use of Bristol Park and the Ball Fields regarding safety, parking and use of the fields.  Waverly Police have been present to aid in parking issues at the park.
Any inquiries pertaining to buildings, fencing, and work at Bristol Park and other city parks must be communicated to the Parks Department Director, Woody Schaeffer and the Mayor’s Office. The city park restrooms are now open for the summer season.  The Boy Scouts will be painting the restrooms at Walnut Street Park.
The final repairs to Hillside Avenue and 7th Street project have been scheduled for the last week of May for asphalt; Kendall has applied some seed, fertilizer and straw to the landscape areas.
Kendall Case of KC Landscaping donated and planted 18 Glory Maple Trees (Approximately 18’ – 20’ high) at Bristol Park, many thanks to Kendal Case owner of KC Landscaping.
Modern Woodsman Insurance Company purchased a tree and Mark and Donna Hamilton’s Boy Scout group donated and planted the maple tree with the help of Woody Schaeffer and the parks crew.  Many thanks to the Boy Scouts.
Advertisement for the Council clerk position was posted in the city municipal building, on Channel 2 and in the News Watchman. We have received three applications.  Robin will set up interviews for next week according to Personnel committee Schedules.  The same ad in the Chillicothe Gazette, at a cost of $466.75.
YMCA discounted membership offered by Director John Pennington to city of Waverly employees. Several people have expressed interest in joining the Pike County YMCA and wanted to know the status.
Mothers Day is Sunday, May 10th.
Reminder TOSRV 2009 bicycle ride is this weekend.  48th Annual America’s Bicycle Touring Classic 3000 cyclists – 210 miles.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:  There was no Audience Participation.
OLD BUSINESS:  There was no Old Business
NEW BUSINESS.
A Motion to accept Proposal for YMCA and Payroll Deductions – Councilman McDaniel made the motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to accept the proposal for YMCA memberships and allow payroll deductions for the employees.  Roll Call:  All Ayes.
Ordinance #18-2009 (Emergency) – To authorize the Mayor and Auditor to execute a contract with Elswick and Associates for professional survey services required in association with the Green Acres Levee Improvements Project . Councilman Fisher read Ordinance #18-2009 in its entirety to approve it as an emergency.  Councilman Blakeman asked why the name on the ordinance was different than the one presented at the last council meeting which was cancelled.  Mayor Reed stated that President Kempton brought it to his attention that he was concerned about the possibility of being a conflict since Adam was hired as our engineer and was also listed as the surveyor. The law director told him that if there were concerns then they should list the survey company doing the survey. Roll Call:  All Ayes.
Resolution #19-2009 (Dispensed with 2nd & 3rd. Readings) – To Dispense with the 2nd & 3rd. Readings. Councilman Patterson made the motion, seconded by Councilman McDaniel to dispense with the 2nd. & 3rd. readings. Roll Call: All Ayes.
Resolution #19-2009 (Dispensed with 2nd & 3rd. Readings) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $75,000.00 from the General Fund to the Bridge & Street Fund.  Councilman Patterson read the resolution and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve dispensing with 2nd & 3rd readings.  Roll Call:  All Ayes.
Resolution #20-2009 (Dispensed with 2nd & 3rd Readings) – To dispense with the 2nd & 3rd Readings. Councilman Fisher made the motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to dispense with the 2nd & 3rd readings.  Roll Call:  All Ayes.
Resolution #20-2009 (Dispensed with 2nd & 3rd Readings) – To move appropriations between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations. Councilman McDaniel read the resolution and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve dispensing with 2nd & 3rd readings.  Roll Call:  All Ayes.
Resolution #21-2009 ( Dispensed with 2nd & 3rd Readings) – To dispense with the 2nd & 3rd Readings.  Councilman Fisher made the motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to dispense with the 2nd & 3rd readings.  Roll Call:  All Ayes.
Resolution #21-2009 (Dispensed with 2nd & 3rd Readings) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $6,000.00 from the General Fund to the Levee Improvements Fund. Councilman Blakeman read the resolution and made a motion, seconded by Councilman McDaniel to approve dispensing with 2nd & 3rd readings.  Roll Call:  All Ayes.
Ordinance #22-2009 (Dispensed with 2nd & 3rd Readings) – To dispense with the 2nd & 3rd Readings.  Councilman Patterson made the motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to dispense with the 2nd & 3rd readings. Roll Call: All Ayes.
Ordinance #22-2009 (Dispense with 2nd & 3rd Readings) – To amend Ordinance #58-2008 the Amended Budget Appropriations for the year 2009. Councilman Demlow read the ordinance and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve dispensing with 2nd & 3rd readings.  Roll Call:  All Ayes.
AUDITOR’S REPORT: 
Auditor Harvey Whaley reported that the receipts in the General Fund were up slightly and that was a good thing.
Need a motion to pay the bills.
Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman McDaniel to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Ayes.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to adjourn.  Roll Call:  All Ayes.
 

MAY 19, 2009
PRESENT: President Greg Kempton, Councilmen Dick Demlow, Forest Blakeman, Mike McDaniel, Steve Fisher.  Councilwoman Joyce Thompson and Councilman Tom Patterson were excused. Present was Mayor Dale Reed and Auditor Harvey Whaley was excused.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 p.m. with Councilman McDaniel leading Council and guests in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
JOINT SESSION WITH CEMETERY BOARD: Paul Price, Danny Stevens, and Sam Rhoads were present.  David Dewitt was excused.
Sam Rhoads presented financial statements, giving a copy to President Greg Kempton and a copy to Pee Pee Trustee, Paul Price.
The position of chairman expires for Sam Rhoads.
Paul Price nominated Sam Rhoads to continue as chairman, seconded by Danny Stevens.  Roll Call:  All Ayes.
MINUTES: Councilman McDaniel made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve the minutes of the May 5, 2009 regular meeting. Roll Call: All Ayes.
FINANCE REPORT:  Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman McDaniel to approve the April 2009 Finance Report.  Roll Call:  All ayes.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Personnel Committee: Councilman McDaniel reported that the committee held interviews last Tuesday for the position of Council Clerk.  Three applicants were interviewed and the committee chose Roxanne Boggs.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Motion was made by Councilman McDaniel, seconded by Councilman Fisher to hire Roxanne Boggs as Council Clerk.  Roll Call:  All Ayes. 
Motion was made by Councilman McDaniel, seconded by Councilman Fisher to accept the resignation of clerk, Tammy Miller effective as of June 1, 2009.  Roll Call:  All Ayes.
Public Service Committee:  No report.
Zoning Committee:  Councilman Fisher had no report.
Public Safety Committee: Councilman Demlow had no report.
Recreation Committee:  Councilman Blakeman reported that a section of the skate board  ramps was stolen last Friday, but that it was found a few days later in Chillicothe. Had no other report.
Finance Committee: Councilman Fisher reported that the cash is $1,209,519,01.
The bills for this council are $8,200.61 leaving a balance of $1,201,319.40.
MAYOR’S REPORT:  Mayor Dale Reed reported that Spring Cleanup is complete. People are still calling, trying to get things picked up.  No one can leave things on the curb.  They must make other arrangements to have them removed.
Brush pickup in on Fridays only and we are going to limit the amounts. During storms we will help with larger amounts, but the cleanup of trees and shrubs cannot be done.
John Voorhes informed us that the annual EPA of the treatment facility was complete and everything received a good report. Thanks John Voorhes and Jared Roe.
The Fire Department are in the process of doing maintenance and pump tests.  Randy reports things are pretty quiet right now, thankfully.
We received our quarterly check from Enernoc for the amount of $1,108.00.
June 5th and 6th. is the Relay for Life (Cancer Society) at eh Pike County fairgrounds.  We issued a Proclamation yesterday declaring it a Day for “Painting The Town Purple”. We are encouraging all Waverly, especially the businesses to hang Purple Ribbons and Bows and Paint Waverly Purple until the Relay is over.  Get Involved.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:  Scott Dailey for the Street Festival was present. He presented an update on the Festival which will be July 10th and 11th. They are very much in favor of using the gravel lot at the Stiffler Building again.  The streets will be closed down town for the festival on Saturday, July 11 around noon.  However they will talk with the Police Department about the closing of the streets before then. They are trying to generate new activities.  Chillicothe Paints are interested as well as the Waverly Fire Department. Mr. Dailey will try to come back next month and give another update.
OLD BUSINESS:  There was no Old Business
NEW BUSINESS.
A Motion was to amend Resolution #23-2009. Paul Price made a motion, seconded by Danny Stevens to amend Resolution #23-2009, to correct wording.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Resolution #23-2009 (Emergency) – A resolution to renew Evergreen Union Cemetery Tax Levy. Councilman McDaniel read Resolution #23-2009 in its entirety, seconded by Danny Stevens to approve the amended resolution.  Roll Call:  All Ayes.
Ordinance #24-2009 (1st. Reading) – To approve and Engineering Design Contract for the Green Acres Levee Improvement Project.  Councilman Fisher read Ordinance #23-2009 in its entirety for the 1st. Reading.
AUDITOR’S REPORT: 
In Auditor Harvey Whaley’s absence, no report.
Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman McDaniel to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Ayes.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to adjourn. Roll Call: All Ayes.
 

TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2009 AT 7:00 P.M.

The Waverly City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, JUNE 2, 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 and Council President,

Greg Kempton. Excused: Councilman Mike McDaniel

In Attendance: Tiffany Atwood, Chillicothe Gazette., Tom Frank, Brett Bevens and Larry Roe.

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, MAY 19, 2009 meeting were approved on a motion by

Councilman Fisher  seconded by Councilman Patterson. Roll Call: All Ayes.

MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Dale Reed reported the letters have been sent as of June 1, 2009 to the residents in the Columbia Drive area to survey their opinion on the need for additional lighting.

Relay for Life Event will be this weekend at the Pike County Fairgrounds.

Nathan Davis has taken on a new job and will be leaving the City of Waverly as of June 8, 2009 and we appreciate all of his hard work during his employment with the city and wish him the best.

The City of Waverly Police Department will be losing Detective Sergeant David Roosa as of June 15, 2009 do to health reasons. We want to thank Dave for his loyalty and service.

The City has received a donation from the Sons of American Legion in the amount of $500.00 for the Veterans Memorial in Canal Park; we want to thank them for this generous donation.

The Major would like to allow Woody to hire Joey Hartsock for 20 hours per week until September 2009, when he goes back to college.

There was a discussion between the Major and Councilman Blakeman regarding hiring Joey Hartsock.

Councilman Demlow made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to hire

Joey Hartsock. Roll Call: 6 Ayes 1Nay

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Personnel Committee Report: No Report

Public Service Committee Report: Councilman Tom Patterson had no report.

Zoning Committee Report: Councilman Steve Fisher had no report.

Public Safety Committee Report: Councilman Demlow discuss 911 response time being 30 minutes or greater due to not having a local squad. Council Demlow will be contacting County Commissioners to see want can be done.

Recreation Committee Report: Councilman Forest Blakeman had no report.

Finance Committee Report:  Councilwoman Thompson reported that the General Fund cash was: $1,229,751.39.  The bills this council were:  $8,581.28.  Leaving a cash balance of: $1,221,170.11.  Councilwoman Thompson also thanked Councilman Fisher for filling in for her during her absence.

OLD BUSINESS:  No Old Business.

NEW BUSINESS: No New Business.

Special Speakers:

AUDITORS REPORT:  No Report. Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, and seconded by Councilman Patterson to pay the bills. Roll Call: All Ayes.

Council President Kempton read announcements:

*Next Council Meeting: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

*Planning Commission Meeting: Wednesday June 10, 2009

Motion to adjourn by Councilman Blakeman,  seconded by Councilman Patterson.  

Roll Call: All Ayes.

 Tuesday, June 16, 2009

• The Waverly City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, June 16, 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: Tiffany Atwood, Chillicothe Gazette. Robb Odell, WKKJ, and Scott Dailey
•           The meeting was opened at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor, Dale Reed leading Council and guest in the pledge of allegiance to The American Flag.
• The minutes of the Tuesday,   June 2, 2009  meeting were approved on a motion by Councilman Demlow, seconded by Councilman, Patterson
• Roll Call: All Ayes.
• MAYOR’S REPORT: The Mayor met with Adam Riehl concerning the situation and needs created by Nathan’s resignation. The Mayor’s concerns are 1.) Sanitary sewer line on Bridge Street.  2.) Lever engineering in Green Acres.  3.) Getting Adam involved in the South Connector Project. 4.) Storm water on 104.
•           The Mayor had a conference call today (June 16, 2009) with the Commissioners and was assured everything was ok for the City getting possession of the Stiffler lot.
• On Thursday morning at the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant the Governor will be making an announcement that hopefully will give the economic face of Pike County a big boost.
• COMMITTEE REPORTS:
• Personnel Committee Report:  Councilman McDaniel had no report.   Councilman Demlow had a discussion with Mayor Reed concerning filling Nathan Davis’s Position.  Mayor Reed stated Robin Williams is able to write zoning permits at this time.  The Mayor is open for suggestions, and ask council to report to him personally with any ideas.
• Public Service Committee Report: Councilman Patterson had no report. Councilman Demlow inquired about Mosquito control. Auditor Whaley will get in contact with OPC to see when they will be spraying.
• Zoning Committee Report: Councilman Fisher had no report.
• Public Safety Committee Report: Councilman Demlow received a letter from the Fire Chief, requesting to hire John F Bowling for the Fire Department. Councilman Demlow made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to hire John f Bowling.
• Roll Call: All Ayes
• Recreation Committee Report: Councilman Blakeman had  no report
• Finance Committee Report:  Councilwoman Thompson reported that the General Fund cash was: $1,233,508.91.  The bills this council were:  $20,113.44 transfer to police department $100,000.00, advance to sewer department $125,000.00, leaving cash balance of $988,395.47.
• Councilwoman, Thompson made a motion to accept Dave Roosa resignation as full time officer as of June 15, 2009 seconded by Councilman Blakeman.

OLD BUSINESS:

 Ordinance #24-2009- The purpose of this Ordinance is to authorize the Mayor and Auditor

 to execute a contact for engineering, design services with Adam Riehl, P.E., for the purpose

 of preparing construction detail drawings, for the 2009 Green Acres Levee Imporvement Project.

Councilman Fisher read Ordinance #24-2009 Title only.  Council Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Demlow to approve 2^nd reading.

Roll Call: All Ayes

NEW BUSINESS:

Resolution #25-2009 (Emergency) - The purpose of this Resolution is to authorize the

Auditor to transfer $100,000.00 from the General Fund to the police fund.

Councilman, Demlow read Resolution # 25-2009 in its entirety made a motion, seconded

by Councilman Fisher to approve as an Emergency.

Roll Call: All Ayes.

Resolution #26-2009 (Emergency) – The purpose of this Resolution is to move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations.

Councilwoman, Thompson read Resolution #26-2009 in its entirety made a motion, seconded

 by Councilman Demlow to approve as an Emergency.

Roll Call: All Ayes.

Resolution #27-2009 (Emergency) – The purpose of this Resolution is to authorize the

Auditor to make an advance from the General Fund to the Sewer Fund.

Councilman, Patterson read Resolution #27-2009 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve as an Emergency.

Roll Call: All Ayes.

Special Speakers:

Scott Dailey for the Street Festival was present.  He presented an update on the Festival which will be July 10 and 11.  Mr. Dailey requested to use benches and the assistance from the Street Department and Water Department.   Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson.

Roll Call. All Ayes.

AUDITORS REPORT

Auditor Whaley had no report.  Councilwoman Thompson made a motion to pay bills,

Seconded by Council McDaniel.

Roll Call: All Ayes.

Council President Kempton read announcements:

*Next Council Meeting: Tuesday July 7, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

*Planning Commission Meeting: Meetings will resume in August

Motion to adjourn by Councilman Blakeman, seconded by Councilman McDaniel.

Meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.