2009
City of Waverly
 Council Minutes

July 7, 2009
July 21, 2009
August 4,  2009
August 18, 2009
September 1, 2009
September 15, 2009

TUESDAY JULY 7, 2009 AT 7:00 P.M.

The Waverly City Council met in regular session on Tuesday July 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: City Auditor, Harvey Whaley, Councilwoman, Joyce Thompson, Councilmen, Forest Blakeman, Steve Fisher, Dick Demlow, Tom Patterson, Mike McDaniel and Council President Greg Kempton.  Mayor Dale Reed was

excused.

 In Attendance: Tiffany Atwood, Chillicothe Gazette, Brad Sherman, News Watchman, Robb O’Dell, WKKJ

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, June 16, 2009  meeting were approved on a motion by Councilman, McDaniel, seconded by Councilwoman, Thompson.

Roll Call: All Ayes.

MAYOR’S REPORT:  Council President, Greg Kempton, read the Mayor’s report.

There has been some concern about the use of the Ball Fields at Bristol Park.  Priority is given to organized leagues that have given schedules to the city. Anyone may use the fields if they are not scheduled, but in order to use the fields regularly on a consistent basis, it must be scheduled thru the city.  These people that are scheduled are Waverly Youth League, Waverly Girls League, CO-ED Slow Pitch, Mens Softball and Womens Softball.

Brush pickup is still an issue.  We cannot pick up brush, only yard waste that is bagged or bundled.

Friday 10^th and Saturday 11^Th is the Street Festival, Dean has cleaned and painted the curbs

and swept the streets. Try to get out and look around at the festival.

high grass is still a major problem. Most are co-operating with us but these issues tie up the police force as well as make our community look bad.

Resolutions #29 and #30 are appointments of Robin Williams to the committees Nathan Davis vacated when he resigned. #29 for date now until October. #30 for October 2008 until October 2012.

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 inquired about misquote control have they started spraying and do we have a contract.  City Auditor, Whaley inform council spraying has been going on for the past month and there is a signed contract.

Councilman, Demlow, discussed problems with cats in neighbor’s yards.  There is no law or solution to this problem.  Councilman, Demlow received a request from the Fire Chief, to hire Chris Topping under probation period. Councilman, Demlow made a motion, seconded by Councilman, Blakeman to hire Chris Topping.

Roll Call: All Ayes

Recreation Committee Report: Councilman, Blakeman had no report.

Finance Committee Report:  Councilwoman, Thompson reported that the General Fund cash was: $980,362.51.  The Bills this council was $22,602.37, leaving cash balance of $957,760.14.

OLD BUSINESS: Ordinance #24-2009-The purpose of this Ordinance is to authorize the Mayor and Auditor to execute a contract  for engineering, design  services with Adam Riehl, P.E. for the purpose of preparing construction detail drawings, for the 2009 Green Acres Levee Improvement Project.

Councilman, Fisher read Ordinance #24-2009 Title only, 3^rd reading.  Councilman, Demlow, stated he did not receive a copy of the contract. Council had a discussion regarding the contract and did not remember receiving a copy. Council voted down Resolution #24-2009

Roll Call: All Nays.

NEW BUSINESS:  Resolution#28-2009(emergency)- The purpose to Approve the anticipated revenue received and effective tax rates on current tax levies as determined by the County Budget Commission. 

Councilwoman, Thompson read Resolution #28-2009 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to approve as an Emergency.

Roll Call: All Ayes.

Resolution #29-2009 – A Resolution Naming the City of Waverly Appointment to the District 15 Public Works Integrating Committee. 

Councilman, McDaniel read Resolution #29-2009  in its entirety.  Council questioned letter of appointment verses resolution legislation. Resolution#29-2009 was dismissed.

Resolution #30-2009- A Resolution Naming the City of Waverly Appointment to the District 15 Public Works Integrating Committee.

Councilman, Patterson read Resolution #30-2009 in its entirety. Council questioned letter of appointment verses resolution legislation. Resolution#30-2009 was dismissed.

Resolution #31-2009-(emergency)-The purpose of this Resolution is to authorize the City of Waverly to adopt the Solid Waste Management Plan for the Pike County Solid Waste Management District.

Councilman, Demlow read Resolution #31-2009 in its entirety. Councilman, Demlow

made a motion to amend Resolution #31-2009 by adding the word “days” after the word “ninety” in paragraph 5 and, striking the word “disapproves” in item 1 of paragraph 6

seconded by Councilman, Patterson. Councilman, Patterson made a motion to approve the amended Resolution#31-2009 as an emergency, seconded by Councilman, Demlow.

Roll Call: All Ayes

Resolution #32-2009 (emergency) – The purpose to move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations. 

Councilman, Blakeman read Resolution #32-2009 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman, Fisher to approve as an emergency.

Roll Call: All Ayes

AUDITORS REPORT

Auditor Whaley inform council the 2010 budget is ready for review.

Councilman, Fisher made a motion to pay bills, seconded by Councilman, McDaniel.

Roll Call: All Ayes.

Council President Kempton read announcements:

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

*Planning Commission Meeting: Meetings will resume in August

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

Roll Call: All Ayes

Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

TUESDAY JULY 21, AT 7:00 P.M.

The Waverly City Council met in regular session on Tuesday July 21, 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, Councilwoman, Joyce Thompson, Councilmen, Forest Blakeman, Steve Fisher, Dick Demlow, Tom Patterson, Mike McDaniel and Council President Greg Kempton. City Auditor, Harvey Whaley was absent.

In Attendance: Tiffany Atwood, Chillicothe Gazette. Robb O”Dell, WKKJ, Adam Riehl, P.E., Tom Frank and Larry Roe.

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

The minutes of the Tuesday July 7, 2009 meeting were reviewed by the Mayor and Council. Councilman Demlow made a motion for Resolution #31-2009 be amended by adding the word “days” after the word “ninety” in paragraph 5 and striking the word “disapproves” in item 1 of paragraph 6, seconded by Councilman Blakeman. Councilman Demlow made a motion to approve the amended minutes seconded by Councilman Blakeman

Roll Call: All Ayes.

MAYOR’S REPORT:

Mayor Dale Reed informed Council, Cross Management Retainer Contract needs to be approved and sign both original copies.  (Copies Given To Council)

Councilman, Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman, Thompson to approve Cross Management Retainer Contract.

Roll Call: All Ayes.

Rick Fraley has been working on Mosquito control since the beginning of mosquito season. The contracts need to be approved for his services.  (Copies Given To Council).

Councilwoman, Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman, Blakeman to approve OPC-2009 Mosquito Program and Rodent Control Contract.

Roll Call. All Ayes.

The Mayor addressed the Feline Problem in the city.  Most cities in Ohio do not have ordinances in position to take any action on the care, overpopulation and stray cat issues.

The remedy to this problem will be an animal control and enforcement policy. This type of ordinance will need funding and personnel, and it would best be provided if Pike County, Village of Piketon, Village of  Beaver, Humane Society and the City of Waverly all could work in conjunction to come up with a solution together to make it affordable and possible to enforce. (Copies Given To Council). Councilman Demlow requested Richard McCartney to be added to the Agenda for August 4, 2009.

Pike Metropolitan housing has purchased the house on Grandview, closing was July 14^{th, 2009.  The city paid Reno’s Lawn Care Services to clean up (somewhat) and mow the property on the 10th of July, the newspaper printed on July 15th with old pictures before action was taken. Pike Metropolitan is seeking bids to demolish the house and then rebuild on the lot.}

The Mayor would like to thank Reno’s for such prompt and good service.

The Mayor requested Council to stop by his office nearly a year ago to review the policies and procedure manual. That has not been done. Robin at present is getting 7 copies of both the Policies and Procedures and also Police Department Policies and Procedures that

must be approved by council. Robin will let you know when the copies are ready for pick up.

Robin has been doing hers and Nathan’s jobs for the past 6 weeks, the Mayor has been able to be in the office every day also.  The Mayor requested to have a motion to allow him to advertise for part time office help in the Mayors Office. He also wants to meet with the Personnel Committee about the structure of Zoning, Planning Commission,

Building Department etc.

Council discussed hiring part time help. Councilman, Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman, Patterson.

Roll Call: 5 Ayes 2 Nays.

The Pike County Commissioners have signed the Purchase Agreement presented to them on April 9^{th 2009 for the amount of $1.00 for the Stiffler Lot.  We have the PO for the amount needed to finalize the contract.}

Ruth Teeters who serves on the Income Tax Review Board has moved out of the city.  Karen Downs would like to recommend Bill Klinker be appointed as the new member.

She feels he will be an asset to the Board.  Councilwoman, Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman, Blakeman.

Roll Call: All Ayes

Mayor Reed requested Council to make a motion for Robin Williams to serve on the District 15 Public Works Intergrating Committee from June 22, 2009-October 2009, and October 2009- October 2012. Councilman, Patterson made motion, seconded by Councilman McDaniel.

Roll Call: 6 Ayes 1 Nay

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, but there was a discussion on brush pick up and Councilman, Fisher requested it be put in the paper.

Public Safety Committee Report:  Councilman, Demlow had no report.

Recreation Committee Report: Councilman, Blakeman had no report

Finance Committee Report: Councilwoman, Thompson reported that Income Tax up $3500.00 this month. The General Fund cash was: $1,065,855.28. The bills this council was $7,333.00, transfer to the Recreational Complex Fund $34,525.00, transfer to the Bridge and Street Fund $75,000.00, transfer to the Police Fund $100,000.00, transfer to the Fire Fund $25,000.00

leaving the cash balance of $823,997.28.

Councilwoman, Thompson made a motion to hire Jody Jenkins as part time dispatcher for the police department, seconded by Councilman Fisher.

Roll Call: All Ayes.

OLD BUSINESS: 

NEW BUSINESS:

Resolution #33-2009(Emergency) – To move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations.

Councilwoman, Thompson read Resolution #33-2009 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman, Demlow to approve as an Emergency.

Roll Call: All Ayes.

Resolution#34-2009 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $34,525.00 from the General Fund to the Recreational Complex Fund.

Councilman, Blakeman read Resolution #34-2009 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman, McDaniel to approve as an Emergency.

Roll Call: All Ayes.

Resolution #35-2009 (Emergency) – To move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations.

Councilman, Demlow read Resolution #35-2009 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman, Thompson to approve as an Emergency.

Roll Call: All Ayes.

Resolution #36-2009 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $75,000.00 from the General Fund to the Bridge & Street Fund.

Councilman, Fisher read Resolution #36-2009 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman, Patterson to approve as an Emergency.

Roll Call: All Ayes.

Resolution #37-2009 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $100,000.00 from the General Fund to the Police Fund.

Councilman, Patterson read Resolution #37-2009 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman, McDaniel to approve as an Emergency.

Roll Call: All Ayes.

Resolution #38-2009 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $25,000.00 from the General Fund to the Fire Fund.

Councilman, McDaniel read Resolution #38-2009 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman, Demlow to approve as an Emergency.

Roll Call: All Ayes

Resolution #39-2009 (Emergency) – The Purpose of this Ordinance is to authorize the Mayor and Auditor to execute a contract for engineering, design services with Adam J. Riehl, P. E., for

The purpose of preparing construction detail drawings, for the 2009 Green Acres Levee Improvement Project according to the attached contract “Exhibit A”.

Councilman, Fisher read Ordinance #39-2009 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman, Patterson to approve as an Emergency.

Roll Call: All Ayes

The June 2009 Financial Report was Approved by Councilwoman, Thompson.

Mayors Court Monthly Report was given to Council.

Special Speakers:  Adam J. Riehl, P.E., was present to answer Councils questions and concerns regarding the 2009 Green Acres Levee Improvement Project.

AUDITORS REPORT: Mr. Whaley was absent and Ellen Blakeman was present.

Councilwoman, Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman, McDaniel to pay the bills.

Roll Call: All Ayes

Council President Kempton read announcements:

*Next Council Meeting: Tuesday August 4, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

*Planning Commission Meeting: Wednesday August 12^th, 2009

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

Roll Call: All Ayes.

AUGUST 4, 2009

The Waverly City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, August 4^th, 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, Steve Fisher, Dick Demlow, Tom Patterson and Council President Greg Kempton. Excused: Councilmen, Forest Blakeman and

           Mike McDaniel.

• In Attendance: Brad Sherman, News Watchman, Robb O’Dell, WKKJ, David Mantua, Humane
• Society, Chip Daniels, Richard McCartney, Tom Frank and Brett Bevens.
• 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, July 21^st, 2009 meeting were approved on a motion by Councilman, Demlow seconded by Councilman, Patterson.
• Roll Call: All Ayes.

• Mayor Dale Reed reported that there was still a problem with Brush pickup, even though it has been in the newspaper and on channel 2.
• There were concerns regarding the streets being sweep. The Mayor insured council they were being sweep but, if cars are park along the side of the roads the sweeper is unable to get to that area.
• The street Department is painting parking areas, curbs etc.
• COMMITTEE REPORTS:
• Personnel Committee Report:  No report
• Public Service Committee Report: Councilman Patterson had no report.
• Zoning Committee Report: Councilman Fisher had no report.
• Public Safety Committee Report: Councilman Delmow had no report.
• Recreation Committee Report: No report.
• Finance Committee Report:  Councilwoman, Thompson reported that income tax receipts down $41,422.00 from July 2008 and accumulated income tax total down $83,000.00 for the year.  
• The General Fund cash was: $809,647.79. The bills this council was $9,929.63 leaving a cash balance of $799,718.16.
• OLD BUSINESS: 
• NEW BUSINESS:
• Resolution #40-2009 (Emergency) – To move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations.  Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution #40-2009 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman, Patterson to approve as an Emergency.
• Roll Call: All Ayes.

Richard McCartney submitted to Council the cat problems in Waverly.  Mr. McCartney wants Council to work with the Humane Society to come up with an Ordnance to make residents responsible for their pets.

David Manuta with the Humane Society was present since Linda Gilliam was unable to attend. Mr. Manuta presented Council with an Ordinance in Portsmouth, which seems to be working very well.  Mayor Reed stated the city’s biggest problem is funding.    Mr. Manuta informed council the Human Society can work with the City on enforcing an Ordnance.   

Mr. Manuta requested council to add Linda Gilliam on the agenda for the August 18^th meeting, in which she can answer questions concerning animal control.

AUDITORS REPORT: Mr. Whaley had no report.  Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to pay the bills.

Roll Call: All Ayes.

Council President Kempton read announcements:

*Next Council Meeting: Tuesday August 18^th, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

*Planning Commission Meeting: Wednesday August 12^th, 2009.

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

Roll Call: All Ayes.

Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

 August 18, 2009  MINUTES

The Waverly City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, August 18, 2009.  The Council

President was not present therefore; a motion was made for Councilwoman Thompson to serve as acting President by Councilman Blakeman, seconded by Councilman Fisher.

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: Tom Patterson.      

In Attendance: Robb O’Dell, WKKJ, Brad Sherman, News Watchman, Tiffany Hall, Chillicothe Gazette, Richard McCartney, Tom Frank, Ramona Miller, William Levier and

Linda Gilliam, Humane Society.

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,   August 4, 2009 meeting were approved on a motion by Councilman, Fisher, seconded by Councilman Blakeman.

Roll Call: All Ayes.

MAYOR’S REPORT:

The Mayor reported the Stiffler lot is complete as we received the paperwork back from the County Commissioners.

The Quarterly check from Enernoc for $1200.00 was received.  This is for use of our Wastewater Generator during peak times.

There have been questions about the mosquito spraying this year. The wet weather has contributed to the problem.  Ohio Pest Control will be spraying tonight and we were told they have larvacided the standing water on 13 occasions this year.

There also has been some reports of people putting debris and tree brush on vacant properties, anyone caught doing this will be cited.  Again being a good neighbor will eliminate a lot of city problems.

After Dean has swept the streets, residents are blowing leaves back on to the streets.

           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. Councilman Demlow requested Council to accepted William Kelly (not the former mayor) as an auxiliary police officer.

Roll Call: All Ayes.

Recreation Committee Report: Councilman Blakeman had no report.

 Finance Committee Report:  Councilwoman reported that the General Fund cash was: $779,033.11. The bills this council were: $7,772.66. Leaving a cash balance of $771,260.45.

OLD BUSINESS:  There was no old Business

NEW BUSINESS:

Resolution #41-2009 (First Reading) – To authorize the City of Waverly to adopt the updated Personnel Polices and Procedures Manuals. 

Councilman Demlow read Resolution #41-2009 in its entirety for the first reading.

Resolution #42-2009 (Emergency) – To move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations.

Councilman Fisher read Resolution #42-2009 in its entirety and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Demlow to approve as an emergency.

Roll Call: All Ayes.

Special Speakers

Linda Gilliam was present from the Human Society to discuss the feline problems in Waverly.  Gilliam informed Council the Ordinance in Portsmouth was working very

well.

Mayor Dale Reed told Gilliam the only problem with an Ordinance for Waverly is the

city can not hire an Animal Control Officer due to finances. Gilliam said if an Ordinance

is worded correctly the city can appoint someone from the Human Society to enforce the law within the city limits.

The cat problem has been put in the Public Safety Committee, chaired by Councilman Demlow. The Committee will meet prior to the next council meeting on September 1^st.

AUDITORS REPORT: Mr. Whaley had no report.  Councilman Fisher made a motion,

Seconded by Councilman Demlow to pay the bills.

Roll Call: All Ayes.

Councilwoman Thompson read the announcements:

*Next Council Meeting: Tuesday September 1, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

*Planning Commission Meeting: Wednesday September 9, 2009.

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

Roll Call: All Ayes.

Meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.

September 01, 2009
The Waverly City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, September 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: 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: Linda Gilliam, Human Society, Hannah Williams, Richard McCartney,
David Manuta, Brett Bevens, Tom Frank and Adam Riehl

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

The minutes of the Tuesday, August 18, 2009 meeting were approved on a motion by Councilwoman Thompson seconded by Councilman Demlow.
Roll Call: All Ayes.

Mayors Report:
Grant applications- There has been a host of people that have picked up the pieces for monitoring and grant applications.  Those involved are Randy Armbruster, Jim McCourt and John Voorhis with the assistance of Robin and guided by Adam Riehl. The Mayor feels they are keeping up on available monies.
Stimulus money- Most stimulus money was on shovel ready projects where the engineering and design work had already been completed and the money had already been spent for the design and engineering of the projects. We had no shovel ready projects.
Status of Levee project- The land surveying is completed and the design is in progress.  We are investigating funding options maybe going thru ODNR- Adam and Robin will stay on this as to our time frame and needs as they work with ODNR.
Forman Lane project- has been on hold for the time being, although it will not be forgotten. The need certainly remains, but there have been a few changes in the 220 connector project and we need to see if these changes will affect the water flow at Foreman Lane.
Bridge Street Sanitary Sewer-  We are preparing OPWC Grant/Loan application and Adam Riehl is reviewing sewer inspection information and video of the Bridge Street Line and he and Robin are working on the grant application for OPWC and CDBG fall round for this project.  The City will need to budget Money next year for this project.
220 Connector Project (South Connector) - The Mayor has requested a meeting with ODOT, Fritz Drake DLZ , Brian Parcels and Adam Riehl to address the 220 Connector Project. This is to take place prior to the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Paving in 2009- Dean is coordinating with the Mayor, Adam Riehl and Robin on the proposal for paving.
Assistance for Robin- The City has received 32 applications. The applications will be reviewed and interviews will be schedule.
Finances- The Mayor reported business closing is still hitting us with the economy being so bad and the gloomy outlook for some major employers in our area. The City is trying desperately to watch spending.  We have to be realists as we look to the future: we are not in positioned well as the unemployment rate continues to climb. We never want to stop planning and dreaming but we must be cautious.

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 reported the Public Safety Committee met regarding the Animal Control Ordinance. At this time no changes will be made since the city has no way to enforce a new Ordinance.
Linda Gilliam inform council after reviewing the Animal Control Ordinance she will be able to
make the public responsible for their pets.

Recreation Committee Report: Councilman Blakeman had no report

Finance Committee Report:  Councilwoman reported that the General Fund cash was: $995,213.95. The bills this council were: $7,909.82. Leaving a cash balance of $987,304.13.

OLD BUSINESS:
Resolution #41-2009 (2nd Reading) - To authorize the City of Waverly to adopt the updated Perssonel Polices and Procedures Manuals.
Councilman McDaniel read Resolution#41-2009 in its entirely for the second reading.

NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution#43-2009(Emergency) – To move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the budget appropriations.
Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution #43-2009 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman Demlow to approve as an Emergency.
Roll Call: All Ayes.

AUDITORS REPORT: Mr. Whaley reported inheritance taxes are above $2,000.00 from last  year.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman McDaniel to pay the bills.
Roll Call: All Ayes.

Council President Kempton read announcements:

*Next Council Meeting: Tuesday September 15, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

*Planning Commission Meeting: Wednesday September 9, 2009

Motion to adjourn by Councilman Blakeman, seconded by Councilman McDaniel.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
 

September 15, 2009
The Waverly City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, September 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: Councilwoman, Joyce Thompson, Councilmen, Forest Blakeman, Steve Fisher, Dick Demlow, Tom Patterson, Mike McDaniel and Council President Greg Kempton. Excused Mayor Dale Reed and City Auditor, Harvey Whaley.
In Attendance: Matt Lucas, News Watchman, Robb O’Dell, WKKJ, Sharon Manson, Jingle Bell Committee, Tom Akins, Pike County Library, Tom Frank, Adam Riehl, Bobby Pfeifer, Eric Tiu 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, September 1, 2009 meeting were approved on a motion by Councilman McDaniel, seconded by Councilman Patterson.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
MAYOR’S REPORT: There was no report
Financial Statement: Councilman McDaniel made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve the Financial Statement.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Personnel Committee Report:  Councilman McDaniel had no report
Public Service Committee Report: Councilman Patterson had no report.  Sharon Manson from the Jingle Bell Committee requested council to approve an $800.00 donation for actives.
Councilman Patterson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman.
Roll Call: 6 AYES  1 ABSTAIN (McDaniel)
Zoning Committee Report:   Councilman Fisher had no report.
Public Safety Committee Report:  Councilman Demlow reported the Fire Departments Live Squad is up and running.
Recreation Committee Report: Councilman Blakeman had no report.
Finance Committee Report: Councilwoman Thompson reported that the General Fund cash was:
$974,077.02.   The bills this council were:  $13,470.72. Leaving a cash balance of $987,304.13.
Councilwoman Thompson also reported Income tax is down thirty thousand from last year.
President Greg Kempton requested council to make a motion to add Resolution #48-2009 to the Agenda.
Councilman Patterson made a motion, seconded by Councilman McDaniel.
Roll Call: ALL AYES
OLD BUSINESS:
Resoultion#41-2009(3rd Reading) - To Authorize the City of Waverly to adopt the updated Personnel Polices and Procedures Manuals.
Councilman McDaniel read Resolution#41-2009 in its entirety. Councilman Demlow made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve the 3rd reading.
Roll Call: ALL AYES
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution#44-2009- To authorize participation in acquiring funds through the Ohio Public Works Commission Program for an infrastructure project known as the Bridge Street Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation and Replacement Project.
Councilman Patterson read Resolution#44-2009 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman McDaniel to approve with second and third readings dispensed.
Roll Call: ALL AYES
Resolution#45-2009(Emergency) - To move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations.
Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution#45-2009 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve as an Emergency.
Roll Call: ALL AYES
Resolution#46-2009- To authorize the Mayors office and/or the Auditor of the City of Waverly to advertise for bids for the 2009 Resurfacing Project.
Councilman Patterson read Resolution#46-2009 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve with second and third readings dispensed.
There was a discussion.  Councilmen Demlow and Blakeman were concerned about the funding for the project.  Ellen Blakeman from the Auditors office informed council funding was not a problem for the Resurfacing Project.  Councilman Patterson reminded council that the resolution was only to advertise for bids not to approve them. Councilmen Demlow and Blakeman inquired which streets were to be completed. Adam Riehl City Engineer reviewed which roads was to be asphalt depending upon the bids received.
Roll Call: 4 AYES, 1 NAY (Demlow), 2 ABSTAIN (Blakeman and McDaniel).
Resolution#47-2009(Emergency) – To move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations.
Councilman Demlow read Resolution#47-2009 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve as an Emergency.
Roll Call: ALL AYES.
Resolution#48-2009 (Emergency) – To approve the anticipated revenue received and effective tax rates on current tax levies as determined by the County Budget Commission.
Councilman Blakeman read Resolution#48-2009 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve as an Emergency.
Roll Call: ALL AYES.
Special Speakers:  Tom Adkins, Executive Director of the Garnet A. Wilson Public Library of Pike County.
Mr. Adkins address council regarding the one-mil operating levy the library is requesting from Pike County voters. In the past 70 years the Pike County libraries have been able to operate by using state tax dollars from Columbus.  Adkins said the library is facing a loss in funding do to the economy and an 11 percent cut from the General Assembly. There have been 10 employees laid off this year.
The hours of operation have been reduced and employees have taken pay cuts.  Adkins stated if the levy does not pass, the library will be forced to make further reductions.  If the levy does pass the library will be able to rehire employees who were laid off and increase hours of operations.
Councilman Demlow made a motion, seconded by Councilman McDaniel to support the Library Levy.
Roll Call: ALL AYES.
AUDITORS REPORT
Mr. Whaley was absent and Ellen Blake was present.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to pay the bills.
Roll Call: ALL AYES.
Council President Kempton read announcements:
*Next Council Meeting: Tuesday October 6, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
*Planning Commission Meeting: Wednesday October 14, 2009
Motion to adjourn by Councilman Blakeman, seconded by Councilman Fisher.
Roll Call: All Ayes
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.