|
April 6, 2010
. 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, Bret Bevens and Council President Greg Kempton. Excused Councilman Tom Patterson.
In Attendance: Tom Frank, Adam Riehl, Brad Sherman, News Watchman, Chris Balusik, Chillicothe Gazette, Robb O’Dell, WKKJ and Larry Roe.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 p.m. with Auditor Harvey Whaley leading Council and guest in the pledge of allegiance to The American Flag.
The minutes of the Tuesday, March 16, 2009 meeting were approved on a motion by Councilman Fisher seconded by Councilman Demlow.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
1.We have had a lot of vandalism at the
Walnut Street Park. In a one week period we had three sinks torn down, two of which had to be replaced as they were shattered. There was a lot of water loss. I had Woody lock them back up for the
present. Any suggestions call me or Woody.
2.The Lift Station we hoped to install at Bristol Park hit a snag.
The EPA requires engineering for the unit and park as well as a PTI. What we thought we could do for under $10,000.00, may exceed $20,000.00. We are talking with the EPA.
3. Spring clean up is scheduled from April 26th to
April 30th for Green Acres, Saint Mary’s, 107, the Heights, Walnut Street, East Street and Columbia Drive, etc.
May 3rd to May 7th for Bridge Street, 2nd Street, High Street, the Estates and Bristol
Village, etc. All information is at the Mayors Office.
4.Census Forms is still a priority. Encourage everyone to send them in. Forms are available at the Mayor’s Office.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Personnel Committee Report: Councilman Bevens had no report
Public
Service Committee Report: Councilman Fisher inquired about the Street Lights on Columbia drive. Mayor Dale Reed informed Councilman Fisher he would check on the status and get back with him.
Zoning Committee Report: There was no report.
Public Safety Committee Report: Councilman Demlow informed Council the Police Dispatcher they hired during the March 16th meeting was no longer at the Police Department.
Councilman Demlow made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to hire Nicholas B. Williams as a part-time Dispatcher.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Councilman Demlow praised the Waverly Police Department on a job well done cleaning up the illegal drugs.
Recreation Committee Report: Councilman Blakeman had no report, but did discuss the restroom problems at the Walnut Street Park.
Finance Committee Report: Councilwoman Thompson the General Fund cash balance
was: $800,557.05. Bills this Council was: $10,793.79. Leaving a cash balance of $789,763.26. Councilwoman Thompson also reported the Waverly City Income Tax for March 2010 was $128,082.27 which is up from last month. The year to date is $390,294.95 which is also up from last year.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Ordinance#20-2010 (Emergency) – To approve the current pages to the Waverly codified ordinance for 2009 ordinance changes, and declaring an emergency.
Councilman Bevens read Ordinance#20-2010 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve as an emergency.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Resolution#21-2010 (Emergency) – To move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations.
Councilman Fisher read Resolution#21-2010 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve as an emergency.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
AUDITORS REPORT: Auditor Harvey Whaley ask for motion to renew and pay the Recreational Complex note in the amount of $34,500.00.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to renew and pay the Recreational Complex note.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Councilman Bevens made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to pay the bills.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Demlow to move May 4th meeting to May 6th due to Election Day.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bevens to allow Broad of Elections to use Council Chambers on May 4, 2010.
Roll Call: All Ayes
Council President Kempton read announcements:
*Next Council Meeting: Tuesday April 20, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
*Planning Commission Meeting: Wednesday April 14, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
Motion to adjourn by Councilman Blakeman, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson.
Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
April 20, 2010
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, Bret Bevens and Council
President Greg Kempton. Excused Councilman Tom Patterson.
In Attendance: Brad Sherman, News Watchman, Chris Balusik, Chillicothe Gazette, Robb O’Dell, WKKJ, Adam Riehl 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, April 6, 2010 meeting were approved on a motion by Councilman Demlow, seconded by Councilman Bevens.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
We are asking for City Council approval to advertise for bids regarding the Green Acres Earthen Levee Improvements Project. Please see your copy of the bid advertisement.
Councilman Bevens made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to advertise for bids on the Green Acres Earthen Levee Improvements Project.
Roll Call: All Ayes
Council needs to approve the annual contract for Ohio Pest Control, Rick Fraley. They have done an excellent job taking care of our city mosquito population.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve the Ohio Pest Control annual contract.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
The city park restrooms have been reopened temporarily after the vandalism. We will see how the reopening goes!
Spring Cleanup is scheduled for April 26th through May 7th and is being advertised on the Radio, Channel 2, Channel 99 and the News Watchman.
The Pike County Veterans Service Office will be working on the Memorial Day Program. They will be making some improvements to the program and parade. As always we support their efforts!
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Public Service Committee Report: Councilman Fisher reported, Jim McCourt informed him the water department revenues came in $18,000.00 less then 2009.
McCourt also stated that when the trend is projected out the revenues should come in about $70,000.00 less than 2009. Councilman Fisher said Mr. McCourt will keep council updated through out the year.
Zoning Committee Report: There was no report.
Public Safety Committee Report: Councilman Demlow had no report.
Recreation Committee Report: Councilman Blakeman inquired about the
Bristol Park Restroom Project.
Mayor Dale Reed informed Councilman Blakeman the Lift Station is still on hold, since it will cost 2 to 3 times more then estimated. Zack Trimble is working on a proposal and Adam Riehl is working on all the regulations required.
Finance Committee Report: Councilwoman Thompson reported the General Fund cash balance was: $939,137.13. Transfer to the Bridge and Street Fund was:
$50,000.00. Bills this council were: $14,684.45. Leaving a cash balance of: $874,452.68.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Ordinance#22-2010 (1stReading) – To amend Ordinance#50-2009, the proposed Wage Ordinance for the year 2010.
Councilman Demlow read Ordinance#22-2010 in its entirety as the 1st reading.
Resolution#23-2010 (1st Reading) –
The purpose of this resolution is to increase the salary of the Tax Administrator, Karen Downs to the “Top” level of the Tax Administrator salary scale reflected in the revised 2010 Wage Ordinance.
Councilman Fisher read Resolution#23-2010 in its entirety as the 1st reading.
There was a discussion regarding the pay increase.
Resolution#25-2010 (Emergency) – To move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Bridge and Street Appropriations.
Councilman Blakeman read Resolution#25-2010 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve as an emergency.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Resoltuon#26-2010 (Emergency) – To amend Ordinance#50-2009 the proposed Wage Ordinance for the year 2010.
Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution#26-2010 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to approve as an emergency.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
AUDITORS REPORT: Mr. Whaley had no report.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bevens to pay the bills.
Roll Call: All Ayes
Council President Kempton read announcements:
*Next Council Meeting: Thursday, May 6, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
*Planning Commission Meeting: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
Motion to adjourn by Councilman Blakeman, seconded by Councilman Bevens.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
May 6, 2010.
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, Bret Bevens and Council President Greg
Kempton. Excused: Councilman Tom Patterson.
In Attendance: Brad Sherman, News Watchman, Robb O’Dell, WKKJ, Ashley Phillips, Chillicothe Gazette, Chris Manegold, Economic Development Alliance of Sothern Ohio, and Randy Roe.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 p.m. with Councilman Bevens leading Council and guest in the pledge of allegiance to The America Flag.
The minutes of the Tuesday, April 20, 2010 meeting were approved on a motion by Councilman Demlow, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
MASCO- With the announcement of the closing
of MASCO former Mills Pride.
I have attended numerous meetings with MASCO Representatives, Elected Officials, Christopher M. Manegold, Chief Executive Officer, Economic Development Alliance of Southern Ohio, Lisa Pat-McDaniel of Governor Ted Strickland's office, Elizabeth Scott Governors Regional Director
Green Acres Earthen Levee Improvements Project - Engineer Adam Riehl had a pre-bid meeting on Wednesday. Several contractors were in attendance.
Forman Lane Flooding caused damage to the roadway and personal property and our office is looking for sources to help with flood damage.
Spring Cleanup will end on May 7th and has been a great success as always.
Robin Williams and Engineer Adam Riehl attended the South Connector Phase one meeting. ODOT Engineers are still modifying plans.
Robin Williams and I attended the ODOT 2010 Legislative Day and Transportation Roundtable
Hosted by Deputy Director Jim Brushart. Our meeting laid out the construction schedule and upcoming projects slated for 2010!
TOSRV - May 8-9, 2010 The Tour of the Scioto River Valley is a 2-day, 210-mile bicycle tour
from Columbus, Ohio, to Portsmouth, Ohio, and back again! (226 total miles in 2010 with detour) Please welcome the riders who come through town and remember to be safe and courteous!
On May 17th through May 28th the Fire Department will be flushing the fire hydrants.
Mayor Dale Reed requested the permission of Council to hire Roxanne Boggs to replace Lori Shiland in the Mayors office as a part time
Clerical Assistant at $9.79 per hour starting salary as referenced in the 2010 Wage Ordinance. Effective May 17, 2010.
Councilman Bevens made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve hiring Roxanne Boggs.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Personnel Committee Report: Councilman Bevens stated he received some calls regarding out dated information on Channel 2.
Mayor Reed said that it would be taken care of. Councilman Bevens also commented on the rumor of a petition going around to get ride of the Mayor.
“There was never a petition and I was never involved with it.”
Public Service Committee Report: Councilman Fisher had no report.
Zoning Committee Report: There was no report.
Public Safety Committee Report: Councilman Demlow had no report.
Recreation Committee Report: Councilman Blakeman ask if the Mayor had received a
proposal from Zack Trimble regarding the Bristol Park restroom. Mayor Reed informed council there was a proposal but, Mr. Trimble
overlooked some items and will need to do a new proposal.
There was some Lumber stolen at the Bristol Park Ball Field and Mr. Roe informed council a report was filed but, the lumber may need moved to a different location.
Finance Committee Report: Councilwoman reported the General Fund cash balance was: $922,262.19. Bills this council were: $5,740.30. Leaving a cash balance of $916,521.89 in the General Fund.
OLD BUSINESS:
Ordinance#22-2010 (2nd Reading) – To amend Ordinance#50-2009, the proposed Wage Ordinance for the year 2010.
Councilwoman Thompson read Ordinance#22-2010 in its entirety as the 2nd reading.
Councilman Blakeman stated his
concerns. Council Demlow respected Councilman Blakeman’s concerns but pointed out why he thought the Ordinance was important.
Councilman Blakeman put a motion on the floor to vote down Ordinance#23-2010 and
Resolution#23-2010 if possible. President Kempton informed Council Blakeman with this being the 2nd reading it has to go through all 3 readings at this time.
Resolution#23-2010 (2nd reading) – The purpose of this Resolution
is to increase the salary of the Tax Administrator, Karen Downs to the “top” level of the tax Administrators salary reflected in the revised 2010 Wage Ordinance.
Councilman Fisher read Resoltuion#23-2010 in its entirety as the 2nd reading.
NEW BUSINESS:
Ordinance#27-2010- (2nd and 3rd Reading Dispensed) – The purpose of this Ordinance is to amend Sections 373.05, 373.06 and 373.07
of the Waverly City Ordinances.
Councilman Bevens read Ordinance#27-2010 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve with 2nd and 3rd readings dispensed.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Special Speakers: Mayor Dale Reed introduced Chris Manegold with the Economic Development Alliance of Southern Ohio.
Mr. Manegold informed council he would like to work with council and Pike County in creating an
economic development plan to bring more jobs and opportunities to Pike County. Mr. Manegold also invited council to attend an INsider OUTlook Breakfast sponsored by Economic Development Alliance of Southern Ohio on May 12 at
7:30 a.m. at the Chillicothe Country Club.
AUDITORS REPORT: Mr. Whaley had no report.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bevens to pay the bills.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Council President Kempton read announcements:
*Next Council Meeting: Tuesday May 18, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
*Evergreen Union Cemetery Board and Pee Pee Township Annual Meeting Tuesday May 18, 2010
*Planning Commission Meeting: Wednesday May 12, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
Motion to adjourn by Councilman Blakeman seconded by Councilman Demlow.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
May 18, 2010.
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, Bret Bevens and
Council President Greg Kempton.
In Attendance: Gary Crabtree, David Hawk, Brad Sherman, News Watchman, Tom Frank, Sharon Manson, Pike County Chamber Visitors Bureau, David DeWitt, Pee Pee Township,
Danny Stephens Pee Pee Township, Paul Price, Cemetery Board, Chris Balusik, Chillicothe Gazette and Robb O’Dell, WKKJ.
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 Thursday, May 6, 2010 meeting were approved on a motion by Councilman Demlow seconded by Councilwoman Thompson.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
I would like to honor Lieutenant Ray Newman for
his continued service to the community with this certificate of recognition, on behalf of the citizens of Waverly and council. I want to recognize a job well done! Congratulations!
Lieutenant Newman accepted the Certificate of Recognition for him and his fellow officers.
MASCO- I have attended numerous meetings with MASCO Representatives, Elected Officials, Christopher M. Manegold, Chief Executive
Officer, Economic Development Alliance of Southern Ohio, Lisa Pat-McDaniel of Governors office, Elizabeth Scott Governors Regional Director. INside OUTlook Breakfast and a meeting with Governor Ted Strickland at Masco of
Waverly.
Spring Cleanup ended May 7th and residents who either put items out after cleanup or on the wrong week of cleanup for their area will need to dispose of these items on their own or call Pike Sanitation for a special
pickup!
Mayor Reed read Paint the Town PURPLE Proclamation, declaring May 25th be Paint the Town Purple day!
Rail Road Crossing at 220 has been repaired and the job went smooth!
In these trying times we as a
community need to support each other and Shop Local to support our locally owned businesses. We are fortunate to have many entrepreneurs in our city.
Bob Neal & Don Stepp will head a Veterans Benefit Motorcycle Ride
thru Waverly on Saturday the 22nd and will be placing a wreath at our Veterans Memorial in Canal Park.
Yard Waste pickup resumed May 14th. Yard Waste must be bagged, boxed or bundled no bigger than 18 inches
high by 4 foot long. Pick up will be on Friday's only.
Green Acres Earthen Levee Improvements Project - Engineer Adam Riehl, Dean Knight and Robin Williams will conduct Bid Opening Wednesday.
Pike Natural Gas - Pike
Supply has recently closed their business and they will be missed in Waverly. Our office will now be accepting payment for Pike Natural Gas Customers.
Pike Natural Gas will provide our office with paper, ink and toner to assure this does not cost the city in supplies, a courtesy payment of $175.00 per month and we will collect .75 cents per transaction, this will generate income for the city.President Kempton requested a motion to adjourn the Council meeting to go into joint session with the Cemetery Board.Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to adjourn.
Adjourn at 7:05 p.m.
President Greg Kempton called the Joint Session Cemetery Board to order.
Roll call was taken with following in attendance. Dave Dewitt, Danny Stevenson, Paul Price, Councilwoman Joyce Thompson,
Councilman Bret Bevens, Tom Patterson, Forest Blakeman, Steve Fisher , Dick Demlow and President Greg Kempton.
Sam Rhoads presented financial statements to President Greg Kempton.
Mr. Rhoads requested a motion for a Pee Pee Township and City Representative to serve on the Cemetery Broad.
Paul Price nominated Danny Stevenson to serve on the Cemetery Broad, seconded by Dave Dewitt.
Roll Call: All Ayes
Councilman Demlow nominated Greg Kempton to serve on the Cemetery Broad, seconded by Councilman Fisher.
Roll Call. All Ayes
Councilman Patterson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to adjourn the Joint Session with the Cemetery Board.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Adjourn at 7:15 p.m.
President Greg Kempton called The Waverly City Council meeting back to order.
Roll call as stands.
Mayor Dale Reed reported on the City of Waverly’s Major’s Court Monthly report.
A total of 286 fines were collected, totaling $17,954.94 for the month of April.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve the April 2010 Income Tax Report.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve the April 2010 Fund Report.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Personnel Committee Report: Councilman Bevens had no report.
Public Service Committee Report: Councilman Fisher has no report.
Zoning Committee Report: Councilman Patterson 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 balance was:
$1,034,180.18. Bills this council were: $13,831.68. Leaving a cash balance of $1,020,348.50.
OLD BUSINESS: Ordinance#22-2010 (3rd Reading) – To amend Ordinance#50-2009, the proposed Wage Ordinance for the year 2010
Councilwoman Thompson read Ordinance#22-2010 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve.
There was a discussion regarding the Wage Ordinance and Resolution for the Tax Administrator Salary.
Councilman Blakeman informed council he would not vote for Ordinance#22-2010 or Resolution#23-2010. He stated he hopes Council is prepared for the consequences of possible layoff if this raise is approved. Councilman Demlow stated he was in favor of the raise. “This would be the best dollars council could spend. If there is a time we need an experienced, dedicated tax administration it is now.” “I think it is time we recognize the contribution she has made to this Community.”
Roll Call: 4 Ayes (Steve Fisher, Tom Patterson, Joyce Thompson and Dick Demlow)
3 Nays (Bret Bevens, Forest Blakeman and Greg Kempton)
Ordinance#22-2010 Passed.
Resolution#23-2010 ( 3rdReading) – The purpose
of this resolution is to increase the salary of the Tax Administrator, Karen Downs to the “Top” level of the Tax Administrator salary scale reflected in the revised 2010 Wage Ordinance.
Councilman Demlow read Resolution#23-2010 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve.
Roll Call: 4 Ayes (Joyce Thompson, Steve Fisher, Dick Demlow and Tom Patterson)
3 Nays (Forest Blakeman, Bret Bevens and Greg Kempton)
Resolution#23-2010 Passed
NEW BUSINESS:
Special Speakers
Dave Heck addressed Mayor Dale Reed and Council concerning the bridge that was washed out on Foreman
Lane that occurred during the heavy rain the 1st of May. Mr. Heck is unable to get his vehicles out of the drive. There are residents that have health issues and squads are unable to get to the residents.
Mr. Heck stated the Insurance Company will not pay for the repair of the bridge since it is not his property. According to the records the property is not the cities either. The Mayor and Council will be looking into this matter to see what can be done to solve this problem.
Sharon Manson with the Visitors Bureau was present and requested to have Market Street closed from Emmitt Avenue to Seconded Street Saturday May 22, 2010 for Jive Nigh from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
She also requested to use the cities barricades to block this section off.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Demlow to allow the Visitors Bureau to the use of the cities barricades.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bevens to close off Market Street from Emmitt Avenue to Seconded Street.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
AUDITORS REPORT: Mr. Whaley had no report.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion seconded by Councilman Bevens to pay the bills.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Council President Kempton read announcements:
*Next Council Meeting: Tuesday June 1, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
*Planning Commission Meeting: Wednesday June 9, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
Motion to adjourn by Councilman Blakeman, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson.
June 1, 2010.
The President Greg Kempton was not present therefore; a motion was made for Councilman Patterson to serve as
acting president by Councilman Fisher, seconded by Councilman Bevens.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
The meeting was called to order by Councilman Patterson, 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, Tom Patterson and Bret Bevens. Excused: Mayor, Dale Reed, President, Greg Kempton and Councilman, Dick
Demlow.
In Attendance: Gary Crabtree, David Hawk, Tom Frank and Braydon Bevens.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 p.m. with Councilman Bevens leading Council and guest in the pledge of allegiance to The American Flag.
The minutes of the Tuesday, May 18, 2010 meeting were approved on a motion by Councilwoman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Blakeman.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
MAYOR’S REPORT: There was no report.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Personnel Committee Report: Councilman Bevens had no report, but did discuss checking into a Grant for the repair of the bridge on Foreman Lane.
Public Service Committee Report: Councilman Fisher had no report.
Zoning Committee Report: Councilman Patterson had no report.
Public Safety Committee Report: There was no report.
Recreation Committee Report: Councilman Blakeman had no report. Councilman Blakeman informed Council there
was new playground equipment for Bristol Park and Walnut Street Park.
Finance Committee Report: Councilwoman Thompson the General Fund cash balance was: $1,053,302.29. Transfer to the Bridge and Street Fund was: $50,000.00.
Transfer to the Police Fund was: $100,000.00. Bills this council were: $24,129.07. Leaving a cash balance of $879,173.28
OLD BUSINESS: There was a discussion regarding the bridge on Foreman Lane. Mr. Hawk inquired
what the status was on repairing the damaged bridge. Council had no information at this time. Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bevens to check on the bid from Jeff Lightle on repairing the bridge.
This is not approving the repair just inquiring on the bid.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution#28-2010 (Emergency) – To move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations.
Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution#28-2010 in its entirety made a motion, Seconded by Councilman Blakeman to approve as an emergency.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Resolution#29-2010 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $50,000.00 from the General Fund to the Bridge and Street Fund.
Councilman Bevens read Resolution#29-2010 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve as an emergency.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Resolution#30-2010 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $100,000.00 from the General Fund to the Police Fund.
Councilman Fisher read Resolution#30-2010 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve as an emergency.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Tom Frank requested to have the Walnut Street Park restrooms
painted. Councilman Blakeman told Mr. Frank he would talk to Woody Schaffer regarding the painting.
Councilman Patterson informed council the status regarding the high grass in the city.
The city is hiring the lawns to be mowed and the charge is being added on to the property owner’s real estate taxes.
AUDITORS REPORT:
Mr. Whaley did not have a report, but did inquire about the bids for the Green Acres
Levee. Bids where received but, no information was available at this time.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bevens to pay the bills.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Councilman Patterson read announcements:
Next City Council meeting: Tuesday June 15, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
Planning Commission meeting: Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
Motion to adjourn by Councilman Blakeman.
Meeting adjourned at 7:31
June 15, 2010.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to have Councilman Patterson to serve as acting Council President, in the absence of Council President, Greg Kempton
The meeting was called to order by
Councilman Patterson.
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 Bret Bevens. Excused: Councilman Forest Blakeman and Council President Greg Kempton.
In Attendance: Tom Frank, Rick Johnson, Adam Riehl, City Engineer, Brad Sherman, News Watchman, Gary Crabtree, David Hawk, Braydon Bevens, Chris Balusik, Chillicothe Gazette, Robb O’Dell, WKKJ and Jim McCourt,City of
Waverly Water Treatment Plant.
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 1, 2010 meeting were approved on a motion by Councilman
Fisher, seconded by Councilman Bevens.
Roll Call: 4 Ayes 1 Abstain (Dick Demlow)
Councilman Demlow made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve the City Income Tax Report for May 31, 2010.
Roll Call: All Ayes
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Demlow to approve the May 2010 Fund Report.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
MASCO- We are still working with the Governor's task force to assist with Masco of Waverly.
Fridays yard waste pick up, same routine must be bagged boxed or bundled no bigger than 18 inches high by 4 foot long. Pick up will be on Friday's only.
The Waverly Street Fest is scheduled for July 10th 2010. Scott Dailey will give details.
Solicitors have become a major problem this month as we have had an influx of people going door to door, trying to solicit money and or
sale questionable products and services.
Please request to see their city license and call the authorities if you feel they are not legit. Call the Waverly Police Department. For our next council meeting we will have an update to our city ordinance for soliciting. Please Shop Local to support our locally owned businesses, we are fortunate to have many entrepreneurs in our city.
Green Acres Earthen Levee Improvements Project - Engineer Adam Riehl, will be giving an update and Robin Williams is seeking funding for the project through OWDA, working with Sue Farmer for a long term low interest loan.
The Ohio Public Works Commission has approved Waverly's Bridge Street Sanitary Sewer Project Application for a grant request of: $300,000 and a 0% Interest Loan of: $250,000.
Please see your revised Street Resurfacing paperwork and Green acres information also.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Personnel Committee Report: Councilman Bevens had no report.
Public Service Committee Report: Councilman Fisher read a letter from Jim McCourt regarding Resolution#32-2010 which is on the agenda for approval.
Zoning Committee Report: Councilman Patterson had no report.
Public
Safety Committee Report: Councilman Demlow informed Council of the new Crime Watch Program Jared Roe and Dustin Gill has started. Councilman Demlow urged Council to attend a meeting.
Recreation Committee Report: There was no report.
Finance Committee Report: Councilwoman Thompson reported the General Fund cash balance was: $880,855.70. Bills this council were $15,622.72. Leaving a cash balance of
$865,232.98.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Ordinance#31-2010 (Emergency) – To replace pages to the Waverly Codified Ordinances.
Councilman Fisher read Resolution#31-2010 in its entirety made motion seconded
by Councilwoman Thompson to approve as an Emergency after striking the last paragraph in Ordinance#31-2010.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Resolution#32-2010 ( Emergency) – To authorize the Mayor of the City of Waverly to
execute an agreement with the Great Lakes Rural Community Assistance Program to perform the service of a Water and Sewer Rate Analysis.
Councilman Demlow read Resolution#32-2010 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve as an Emergency.
Jim McCourt of the Water Treatment Plant explained the importance of the rate analysis.
Roll Call: All Ayes
Resolution#33-2010 ( 2nd and 3rd
Reading Dispensed) – To authorize the Mayor and/ or Auditor of the City of Waverly to enter into an agreement with Pike Natural Gas to provide Pike Natural Gas customers with a payment center.
Councilwoman Thompson read
Resolution#33-2010 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve with 2nd and 3rd readings dispensed.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Resolution#34-2010 (2nd and 3rd Readings Dispensed) – Councilman Bevens
read Resolution#34-2010 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve with 2nd and 3rd readings dispensed.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Special Speakers: Adam Riehl City Engineer Consultant was
present to discuss the bids for Green Acres Earthen Levee Improvements. Mr. Riehl recommended Green Lawnscape Contracting which had the lowest bid at $311,300.00.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to accept the bid with Green Lawnscape Contracting.
Councilman Demlow was concerned on where the funds were coming from for this project. Mayor Dale Reed
informed Council that Robin Williams was working on a Grant and checking into a no interest or low interest loan with a local bank.
Councilman Demlow said he is not comfortable accepting the bid when there are no funds available. Mayor Reed informed Demlow that the work would not start until the funds was available and the project has to be done per ODNR.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Adam Riehl also presented Council with the resurfacing contract.
Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bevens to advertise for bids for the resurfacing project.
Scott
Dailey gave Council an update on the 2010 Street Fest schedule for July 10th from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. The festival will take place on the gravel lot of the old jail house.
There are several activities planned.
David Hawk asked Council if they were able to find a way to repair and/or replace is bridge on Foreman Lane that was destroyed by the heavy rain. Mayor Reed informed Mr. Hawk they check in to their options and there are
no options since the city does not own the property.
Rick Johnson was present and addressed Council with several complaints. First on his list was the unsafe condition of 104 and 23 roadway drainage problem.
Mayor Dale Reed informed Mr. Johnson it is one of the projects the City has on their list of projects to do.
Mr. Johnson also had complaints concerning the Zoning Rates, Yard Waste Pickup and Handicap parking.
Mayor Reed informed Mr. Johnson he needed to contact his Councilman to discuss his concerns.
AUDITORS REPORT: City Auditor Harvey Whaley informed Council and Adam Riehl there will be Funds added to Green Acres
Fund next council. Mr. Whaley also stated he has been talking with the State Auditors on how to handle the Pike Natural Gas Income.
Mr. Whaley requested a motion to pay the bills.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to pay the bills.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Mayor Reed praised Chief Roe’s quick response to locating a stolen city vehicle and arresting the culprit.
Councilman Patterson read announcements:
*Next Council Meeting: Tuesday July 6, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
*Planning Commission Meeting: Wednesday July 14, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
Motion to adjourn, by Councilman Bevens, seconded by Councilman Fisher.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
|
