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July 6, 2010.
Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to have Councilman Patterson to serve as acting Council President, in the absence of Council President, Greg Kempton.
Roll Call: All Ayes
The meeting was
called to order by Acting President, Tom 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, Forest Blakeman, Steve Fisher, Dick Demlow, Bret Bevens, and Tom Patterson. Excused: Council President, Greg Kempton.
In Attendance: Pat Nichols, Waverly Merchant and Business Association, Tom Frank, Scott Dailey and Robb O'Dell, WKKJ.
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, June 15, 2010 meeting were approved on a motion by Councilman Demlow, seconded by Councilman Bevens.
Roll Call: All Ayes
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Dale Reed informed council that David Hawk has filed a Law Suit against the city, due to the damaged bridge on his property.
The Mayor also encouraged council to stop by Bristol Park to see the garden the Vocational
students are maintaining under Mr. Conkel's supervision.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Personnel Committee Report: Councilman Bevens encouraged council to support the Street Festival this weekend.
Bevens inquired if the alley behind the post office would be paved. Mayor Reed said the pot holes will be fixed put the alley will not be paved.
Public Service Committee Report: Councilman Fisher had no report.
Zoning Committee Report: Councilman Patterson had no report.
Public Safety Committee Report: Councilman Demlow had no report.
Recreation Committee Report: Councilman Blakeman informed council he is still talking with
Woody on getting the Walnut Street Park restroom doors painted.
Finance Committee Report: Councilwoman Thompson reported the General Fund cash balance was: $919,980.79. Bills this council was: $20,763.07. Leaving a cash
balance of $899,217.72.
Councilwoman Thompson also reported on the June 2010 Income Tax Report; total amount was $90,636.61 which is up from last year.
OLD BUSINESS: Councilman Demlow inquired about the financial status
regarding the Green Acres Levee. Mayor Reed stated they are still working out the details of the loan.
NEW BUSINESS:
Ordinance#35-2010 (Emergency) - The purpose of this ordinance is to amend Tax Ordinance of the City
of Waverly to change the definition of "Resident."
Councilman Fisher read Ordinance#35-2010 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman Demlow to approve as an emergency.
Roll Call: All Ayes
Special Speakers
Pat Nichols with the Waverly Merchant and Business Association was present. Mrs. Nichols explained to council the concerns the organization had on cleaning up the downtown area. They have already
placed flowers throughout the city. They are trying to get business to get involved. The organization meets at 5:30 p.m. the 1st Tuesday of every month at the Chamber of Commerce Building.
Scott Dailey was present to give council an update on Street Fest. The festival is this Saturday July 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Demlow to allow the use of blockades, picnic tables and water during the festival.
Roll Call: All Ayes
AUDITORS REPORT
Mr. Whaley informed council a line has been created for Pike Natural Gas fees. A contract has been drafted by the City Law Director Marie Hoover.
Councilwoman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bevens to pay the bills.
Roll Call: All Ayes
Councilman Patterson read announcements:
*Next Council Meeting: Tuesday July 20, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
*Planning Commission Meeting: Wednesday July 14, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
Motion to adjourn by Councilman Blakeman, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson.
Meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
July 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: City Auditor, Harvey Whaley, Councilwoman, Joyce Thompson,
Councilmen, Forest Blakeman, Steve Fisher, Dick Demlow, Tom Patterson, Bret Bevens and Council President Greg Kempton. Excused: Mayor Dale Reed
In Attendance: Sharon Manson, Robb O’Dell, WKKJ, Don Slone and Chris Balusik, Chillicothe Gazette.
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, July 6, 2010 meeting were approved on a motion by Councilman Demlow seconded by Councilman Patterson.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Council President Greg Kempton read the Mayors report.
There have been several instances with accidents involving city vehicles lately. We are addressing the issue with the Department Heads.
We have
a settlement from the insurance on the boat we lost in route to a rescue scene. Randy said he reached a settlement today. They are now in search for a replacement.
We are finalizing everything now to begin the construction on the Levy.
The Street Department is doing a good job keeping up with the weeds and grass, also Parks and Recreation as they deal with all the tournaments at
Bristol and trash.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bevens to approve the June 2010 Fund Report.
Roll Call: All Ayes
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Personnel Committee Report: Councilman Bevens
discussed a sign at Market Street in the old Emmitt House parking lot blocking the view on coming traffic. Councilman Patterson will contact the business owner to have the sign moved back.
Public Service Committee Report: Councilman Fisher had 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 report the cash balance was: $967,443.58. Bills this council were: $28,087.14. Leaving a cash
balance of $939,356.44.
Special Speakers: Don Sloan owner of the Car Wash located at James Road, addressed council concerning the tile that is in need of replacement. Mr. Sloan has contacted the street
department and the Mayor regarding this matter. Councilman Fisher will contact Dean Knight, Department Head of the Street Department to get the tile replaced.
Sharon Manson was present to inform Council of the Triathlon YMCA
Fund Raiser to be held on September 26th. Mrs. Manson requested to have Waverly Police Department to be present during the marathons. Councilman Patterson will meet with Waverly Police Department to organize the
escort.
Councilman Blakeman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to have a Police escort during the marathons.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to add Ordinance#38-2010 to the Agenda.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Ordinance#36-2010 (2nd and 3rd Readings Dispensed) – To amend Ordinance #51-2009 the Budget Appropriations for the year 2010.
Councilwoman Thompson read Ordinance#36-2010 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Blakeman to approve with 2nd and 3rd readings dispensed.
Resolution#37-2010 (Emergency) – To approve the Anticipated revenue received and effective tax rates on current tax levies as determined by the County Budget
Commission
Councilman Bevens read Resolution#37-2010 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve as an Emergency.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Ordinance#38-2010 ( 2nd and 3rd Readings
Dispensed) – Purpose of this Ordinance is to amend Waverly City Ordinance 1125.01 permitted uses for a R-1 one-family residence district in order to include senior centers and garages for buses.
Councilman Fisher read
Ordinance#38-2010 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to approve with 2nd and 3rd readings dispensed.
Council discussed Ordinance#38-2010.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
AUDITORS REPORT: Ellen Blakeman requested a motion to pay the bills.
Councilwoman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bevens to pay the bills.
Councilman Demlow questioned the payment to US Utility Contractor Company
under the General Fund and payment to Joe Leslie under the water fund. There was a discussion between Council and Ellen Blakeman (Auditors Office).
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Council President Kempton read announcements:
*Next Council Meeting: Tuesday August 3, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
*Planning Commission Meeting: Wednesday August 11, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
Motion to adjourn by Councilman Blakeman, seconded by Councilman Bevens
Meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m.
August 3, 2010.
Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson 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, Forest Blakeman, Steve Fisher, Dick Demlow, Tom Patterson and Bret Bevens. Excused: Council President, Greg Kempton.
In Attendance: Don Slone, Tom Frank, Brad Sherman, News Watchman, Toni DeVilin, Tom DeVilin, Rob O’Dell, WKKJ, Adam Riehl, City Engineer Consultant, Mike Corwin, Larry Roe, Jared Roe and Dustin McGill.
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 20, 2010 meeting were approved on a motion by Councilwoman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Demlow.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Dale Reed recognized Tom DeVilin with the Boy Scouts.
We meet yesterday for Issue 1 funding and presented our projects. The formally will be presented on October 4th, 2010. All county people will meet to
rate those projects at that time.
It came to my attention that we have a few people in the city that is operating on septic systems.
It is an EPA and State Law that they must hook into our Sanitary System if our line passes within 100 feet of the property. We will pursue this with the customers.
We need to renew our contract with Cross Consulting. Our contract expired July 22nd, 2010 and we should have renewed at the last meeting.
Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to renew the contract with Cross Consulting.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
We also need to vote to approve Griffin Striping Inc. to stripe US 23 concrete section
and various roads in Waverly, Ohio. Estimated cost is $15,986.65.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve Griffin Striping Inc. to stripe US 23 and various roads in the corporation
limits.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
We are getting ready to have a sale on unused and outdated Equipment. The Department Heads are making a list.
We met last Thursday with the Governor’s Office about the Masco Sale. Hopefully very soon an announcement can be made.
Cox Paving was the only Bid we received for Street Resurfacing. The bid is for the
amount of $113,690.00. Council will need to make a motion to approve.
Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman Demlow to accept the repaving bid from Cox Paving.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
It has been requested by Karen Downs, Tax Administrator for Council to appoint Tracy Noble, to replace Mike Leslie on the Tax Review Board.
Councilman Bevens made a motion, seconded by Councilman Demlow to appoint Tracy Noble as a new member of the Income Tax Board.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Personnel Committee Report: Councilman Bevens had no report.
Public Service Committee Report:
Councilman Fisher reported that he talked to Dean Knight, Street Department Head concerning the James Road drainage problem. Mr. Knight informed Councilman Fisher he might want to look into subcontracting the work out since it is not a high priority, with the Street Department at this time.
Zoning Committee Report: Councilman Patterson had no report.
Public Safety Committee Report:
Councilman Demlow made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to hire Charles Ferguson III for the auxiliary police department.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Councilman Demlow also informed council, the Waverly Merchants has set
up a cleanup day for September 25th. They will go from McDonalds to Atomic Credit Union and 2 blocks over both sides of route 23.
Recreation Committee Report:
Councilman Blakeman informed Council of a fund raiser Pet Pals is holding on August 14th. Fetch For Funds. Mr. Blakeman encouraged Council to support the event.
Councilman Demlow stated that Pet Pals has placed over 800 unwanted dogs.
Finance Committee Report: Councilwoman reported the cash balance in the General Fund was: $911,260.60.
Transfer $40,000.00 to the Levee Improvement Fund. Bills this Council were: $19,071.98. Leaving a cash balance of $852,188.62.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution#39-2010 (Emergency) – To authorize the Auditor to transfer $40,000.00 from the General Fund to the Levee Improvement Fund.
Councilman Demlow read Resolution#39-2010 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to approve has an emergency.
Roll Call: ALL Ayes.
Recognize President Greg Kempton present.
Ordinance#40-2010
(2nd and 3rd Readings Dispensed) – The purpose of this Ordinance is to grant Authority to the Mayor and/or Auditor of the City of Waverly to execute the attached quit clam deeds granting the City of Waverly’s interest in
the property described in the attached deeds (0.107 acre tract and 0.276 acre tract) to the Waverly Church of Christ DBA Christ’s Church of Waverly, an Ohio non-profit Corporation of Pike County, State of Ohio.
Councilman
Blakeman read Ordinance#40-2010 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman Demlow to approve with 2nd and 3rd readings dispensed.
Discussion, Don Slone was present and addressed Council with his concerns. Mr.
Sloan informed Council if this Ordinance passes he would not have access to his property. Mr. Slone also said none of the land owners were notified.
Council discussed the situation and decided to table the Ordinance until landowners could be notified and the Planning Commission Board can check out the details.
Councilman Demlow made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to table Ordinance#40-2010.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Resolution#41-2010 (2nd and 3rd Readings Dispensed) – To authorize the Mayor of the City of Waverly to
enter an agreement with The First National Bank of Waverly, Ohio to borrow $400,000.00 from The First National Bank of Waverly, Ohio at an interest rate of $4.00% to be paid over a period of twenty (20) years for the Green
Acres Earthen Levee Improvements Project.
Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution#41-2010 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve with 2nd and 3rd readings dispensed.
Auditor Harvey Whaley
recommend that Council should consider a ten (10) year loan which would save the City a substantial about of money. There was a discussion between Mr. Whaley and Council. Council decided it would be in the City’s best interest
to go with a ten (10) year loan.
Councilman Demlow made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to amend Resolution#41- 2010 to read ten (10) years instead of twenty (20) years.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Councilman Blake made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve the amended Resolution#39-2010.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Resolution#42-2010 (2nd and 3rd Readings Dispensed) – To authorize the Mayor of the City
of Waverly to execute contract documents with Greenlawn Farms LLC dba Greenlawn Landscape Contracting for Green Acres Levee Improvements Project.
Councilman Bevens read Resolution#42-2010 in its entirety made a motion,
seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve with 2nd and 3rd readings dispensed.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Resolution#43-2010 ( 2nd and 3rd Readings Dispensed ) - To authorize the Mayor of the City of Waverly to execute
two (2) contracts with CTL Engineering, Inc. for construction observation and geotechnical testing services related to Green Acres Levee Improvements.
Council President Greg Kempton read Resolution#43-2010 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 announced to Council there will be a
Pre-Construction meeting Wednesday August 4th for the Green Acre Earthen Levee Project. Construction will start after the meeting and will be completed within120days.
AUDITORS REPORT: Mr. Whaley requested a motion be made to pay the bills.
Councilman Fisher made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bevens to pay the bills.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Councilman Patterson read announcements:
*Next Council Meeting: Tuesday August 17, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
*Planning Commission Meeting: Wednesday August 11, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
Motion to adjourn by Councilman Blakeman.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Tuesday, August 17, 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, Steve Fisher, Dick Demlow, Bret Bevens and Council President Greg Kempton. Excused: Tom Patterson and Forest Blakeman.
In Attendance: Tom Frank, Brad Sherman, News Watchman, Robb O'Dell, WKKJ, Don Slone and Larry Roe.
The meeting was opened at 7:00 p.m. with Councilman Demlow leading Council and guest in the pledge of allegiance to The American Flag.
The minutes of the Tuesday, August 3, 2010 meeting were approved on a motion by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Demlow.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Yard sale sign removal and duration of yard
sales has become a problem. The pole signs must be taken down after the yard sale and we are monitoring and shutting down the extended yard sales set up in the city.
The Pike County Convention and Visitors Bureau have moved to 2nd Street across from Boyer Funeral Home on the corner.
Green Acres Earthen Levy Project the tree and undergrowth removal is being done at this time.
Cox Paving was awarded the Street Resurfacing contract for 2010.
Grass mowing on vacant, foreclosure and sale properties is still a problem and Robin is working on this daily.
Robin is working with Ross County Building Department on dilapidated buildings in the city.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Personnel Committee Report: Councilman Bevens had no report.
Public Service Committee
Report:
Councilman Fisher reported that the culvert located on James Road was checked and is in need of repair. Dean Knight will check into getting a bid for the replacement. Councilman Fisher also informed Council that Jim McCourt; Water Plant Department Head informed him that the RCAP rate study should be complete within a month. The water department is $8,022.67 down from last year. There was a discussion regarding possible rate increase.
Zoning Committee Report: There was no report.
Public Safety Committee Report: Councilman Demlow had no report.
Recreation Committee Report: There was no report.
Finance Committee Report: Councilwoman
Thompson reported the cash balance was: $1,096,173.54. Transfer to the Bridge and Street Fund $50,000.00. Transfer to Police Fund $100,000.00. Advance to the Sewer Fund was $25,000.00. Bills this council were: $34,847.29.
Leaving a cash balance of $886,326.25.
Councilwoman Thompson also reported the July 2010 Tax Report was $188,467.65 which is down $40,000.00 from last year.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution#44-2010 (Emergency) - To move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations.
Councilman Bevens read Resolution#44-2010 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve has an emergency.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Ordinance#45-2010 (Emergency) - To amend Ordinance#51-2009 the Amended Budget Appropriations for the year 2010.
Councilman Fisher read Ordinance#45-2010 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Resolution#46-2010 (Emergency) - To authorize the Auditor to transfer $50,000.00 from the General Fund to the Bridge and Street Fund.
Councilman Demlow read Resolution#46-2010 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve as an emergency.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Resolution#47-2010 (Emergency) - To authorize the Auditor to transfer $100,000.00 from the General Fund to the Police Fund.
Councilwoman Thompson read Resolution#47-2010 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman Demlow to approve as an emergency.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Resolution#48-2010 (Emergency) - To authorize the Auditor to advance $25,000.00 from the General Fund to the Sewer Fund.
Councilman Fisher read Resolution#48-2010 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve as an emergency.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
AUDITORS REPORT:
Auditor Harvey Whaley reported that the Water and Sewer may need to consider raising rates in the near future, income is not coming in. Mr. Whaley also wants the Finance Committee to meet, concerning a savings plan with AEP.
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, September 7, 2010 at 7:00 pm.
*Planning Commission Meeting: Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
Motion to adjourn by Councilman Bevens, seconded by Councilman Demlow.
Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
September 7, 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: City Auditor, Harvey Whaley, Councilwoman, Joyce Thompson, Councilmen, Forest Blakeman, Steve Fisher, Dick Demlow, Tom Patterson, Bret Bevens and Council President Greg Kempton. Excused: Mayor
Dale Reed
In Attendance: Tom Frank, Adam Riehl and Matt Lucas, News Watchman
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, August 17, 2010 meeting were approved on a motion by Councilman Fisher seconded by Councilman Demlow.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
MAYOR’S REPORT: There was no report.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Personnel Committee Report: Councilman Bevens had no report.
Public Service Committee Report:
Councilman Fisher received a proposal from Dean Knight on the James Road culvert repair in the amount of $2,750.00. Mr. Whaley informed Councilman Fisher this project will have to wait until next year; there are not enough funds in the budget this year.
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 cash balance was: $851,240.50. Bills this council were: $13,838.03. Leaving a cash balance of $837,402.47.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Ordinance#49-2010 (Emergency) – To amend Ordinance#51-2009 the Amended Budget
Appropriations for the year 2010.
Councilman Bevens read Ordinance#49-2010 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to approve as an emergency.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
President Kempton excused Councilman Fisher.
Resolution#50-2010 ( Emergency) – To move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations.
Councilman Blakeman read Resolution#50-2010 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman Demlow to approve as an emergency.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Ordinance#51-2010 was not completed in time for the Council meeting.
Councilman Patterson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bevens to table Ordinance#51-2010 at this time.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Resolution#52-2010 ( 2nd and 3rd
Readings Dispensed) – The purpose of this resolution is to authorize the Mayor of the City of Waverly to enter into an agreement with Cox Paving for resurfacing of the pavement located throughout the City of Waverly, Pike County, Ohio.
Councilman Patterson read Resolution#52-2010 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson.
Councilman Demlow requested the dollar amount for the resurfacing project.
Adam Riehl informed council the bid was $113,690.00. There was a discussion regarding the additional resurfacing areas which will be a separate bid. Total budget amount for resurfacing this year is $170,000.00.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
AUDITORS REPORT
Auditor Harvey Whaley presented a pricing proposal and analysis from AEP. Estimated savings of $23,253.00 per year.
Mr. Whaley is gathering more information and will present it to council in the near future.
The Income Tax was down $4,000.00 for the month of August.
Mr. Whaley informed council, there will be a Post Audit meeting Wednesday September 8th at 10:00 a.m. and invited council to attend the meeting.
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 September 21, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
*Planning Commission Meeting: Wednesday September 8, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
Councilman Blakeman inquired about the broadcasting of the council meetings.
Mr. Blakeman was informed that Time Warner dropped off all the materials needed to repair and should be completed in the near future.
Motion to adjourn by Councilman Blakeman, seconded by Councilman Bevens.
Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
September 21, 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 Councilwoman, Joyce Thompson,
Councilmen, Forest Blakeman, Steve Fisher, Dick Demlow, Tom Patterson, Bret Bevens and Council President Greg Kempton. Excused Auditor, Harvey Whaley.
In Attendance: Chris Balusik, Chillicothe Gazette, Braydon Bevens, Robb O’Dell, WKKJ 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, September 7, 2010 meeting were approved on a motion by Councilman Demlow seconded by Councilman Patterson.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Griffin Pavement Striping Company has been
working on our city stripping of the pavement and they worked quickly and the job has gone very smooth.
Cox paving will begin the city paving job around the first of October and it looks like we will be able to include the
paving of the walking trail from the none paved section at Cherry Street to Kroger.
Robin Williams met with Alicia Silverio of ODNR regarding the revision of our flood regulations, Robin has submitted new regulation to ODNR
for their approval and then we will present these regulations to City Council for approval and adoption.
The Green Acres Earthen Levee project is underway and has been going well.
Jonathan Mosley with the Entity Pool Insurance Company met with the Department Heads
Monday September 13th.
The Mayor informed Council that the buyer for Masco backed out, but there are still interested parties.
Mayor Reed requested a motion to hire Eileen Cutlip part-time to replace Joan Blankenship in the Tax Office.
Councilman Patterson made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson to hire Eileen Cutlip part-time for the Tax Office.
Councilman Blakeman voiced is concerns of hiring a replacement at this time. There was a discussion.
Roll Call: 6 Ayes and 1 Nay (Forest Blakeman)
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Personnel Committee Report: Councilman Bevens had no report.
Public Service Committee Report: Councilman Fisher had no report.
Zoning Committee Report: Councilman Patterson had no report.
Public Safety Committee Report: Councilman Demlow made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blakeman to except Harold Herman as a volunteer for the Fire Department.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Councilman Demlow also informed Council that Chief Larry Roe is reviewing a sample Texting Ordinance. Hopefully an Ordinance will be presented at the next council meeting.
Councilman Demlow requested that all of Council receive the Final Audit Report from the September 8th Auditors meeting.
Recreation Committee Report: There was no report.
Finance Committee Report: Councilwoman reported the beginning balance was $952,904.86.
Bills this council were: $13,669.66. Leaving a cash balance of: $939,235.20.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Councilman Bevens made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to add Ordiance#55-2010 to the Agenda.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Councilman Demlow made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bevens to add Ordinance#56-2010 to the Agenda.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to add Resolution#57-2010 to the Agenda.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Ordinance#53-2010 (Emergency) – To amend Ordinance#51-2010 the Budget Appropriations for the year 2010.
Councilwoman Thompson read Ordinance#53-2010 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to approve as an emergency.
Councilman Demlow questioned the reason for the amendment. The Auditor was not present to
reply. Councilman Demlow stated there should always be someone present from the Auditors Office during Council meetings.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Resolution#54-2010 (Emergency) – To move appropriations, between lines within the individual funds in the Budget Appropriations.
Councilman Blakeman read Resolution#54-2010 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman Demlow to approve as an emergency.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Ordiance#55-2010 (2nd and 3rd Readings Dispensed) – To amend
Ordinance 10-16-1967 to rename and designate the “Zoning Board of Appeals” as the “Waverly Municipal Planning Commission.”
Councilman Demlow read Ordinance#55-2010 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bevens
to approve with 2nd and 3rd readings dispensed.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Ordinance#56-2010 (2nd and 3rd Readings Dispensed) – To amend Ordiance#38-2005
to rename and designate the “Zoning Board of the Appeals” as the “Waverly Municipal Planning Commission.
Councilman Fisher read Ordinance#56-2010 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson to
approve with the 2nd and 3rd readings dispensed.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Resolution#57-2010 ( Emergency ) – To approve the anticipated revenue received and effective tax rates on current tax levies as determined by the
County Budget.
Councilman Patterson read Resolution#57-2010 in its entirety made a motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson to approve as an emergency.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
AUDITORS REPORT There was no report.
Councilwoman Thompson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fisher to pay the bills.
Roll Call: 6 Ayes. 1 Nay (Dick Demlow)
Council President Kempton read announcements:
*Next Council Meeting: Tuesday October 5, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
*Planning Commission Meeting: Wednesday October 13, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
Motion to adjourn by Councilman Blakeman, seconded by Councilman Bevens.
Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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