CITY OF READING, OHIO
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES – LEGISLATIVE SESSION
APRIL 25, 12017 – 7:30 PM

CALL TO ORDER
President of Council Cris Nesbitt called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mr. Nesbitt led those in attendance in the Our Father and the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Mr. Cox, Mr. Gertz, Mr. Lynd, Mr. Albrinck, Mr. Lindeman, Mr. Ashbrock, and Mr. Fischesser.

Other City Officials Present:Mayor Robert Bemmes, Law Director Dave Stevenson, Treasurer Mel Gertz, Safety Service Director Patrick Ross, President of Council Cris Nesbitt, Auditor Sabrina Smith and Clerk of
Council Carla Kacher

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Boy Scout Troop attended and addressed Council in an effort to obtain their “Ameribadge.”

Motion made by Mr. Ashbrock, Seconded by Mr. Gertz to go out of order and complete the “Committee of the Whole” portion of the meeting for the benefit of the visiting Boy Scout group. Motioned carried. President of Council Cris Nesbitt declared the regular portion of the Legislative Session adjourned and that Council would proceed to the Council of the Whole. Council of the Whole began at 7:35 PM.

COUNCIL OF THE WHOLE
Mr. Ashbrock – Asked for Council’s direction regarding the Marijuana Moratorium. Resolution is drafted and will be distributed next meeting.
A lengthy discussion was had regarding the week’s previous meeting and the presentation made by Jim Moyer of the Mill Creek Watershed Council and the usage of the awarded CDGB money to the City of Reading. Mr. Lynd would like to proceed forward with the purchase of the playground equipment. Mr. Ashbrock and Mr. Gertz would like to further explore the project Jim Moyer presented. Mr. Ross suggested that we proceed with Jim Moyer’s project in the future in the hope of leveraging more dollars for a larger scale project. Mr. Bemmes pointed out that even though several studies have been done regarding flooding no one can answer what actually needs to be done to reduce flood insurance for residents. Mr. Lindeman thinks both projects look good but wonders if both projects can be completed? Mr. Fischesser’s concern with the Mill Creek Watershed’s project is that it addresses drainage issues not flooding issues. Mr. Cox echoed that the playground equipment is needed.
Tim Cox – Stadium Contract: At last meeting the extension was granted. At the next meeting with the school the main intention is to listen. Anticipates they’ll want a 3 year extension.

Dave Stevenson – Registered sex offender is within restricted area (337 Benson) and we will be filing suit against him since he has not yet moved since the warning was given

Mel Gertz - $1,340,334.00 collected as of today.$22,000.00 short of last year. Have no doubt we’ll meet and exceed our number from last year.
President of Council Mr. Nesbit re-opened the meeting at 8:54 p.m. and the motion carried by voice vote.

READING OF RESOLUTIONS
(1) A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE UPDATE OF THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN OF THE
HAMILTON COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT.

Motion made by Mr. Lindeman, seconded by Mr. Albrinck to suspend the rules requiring a second and third reading. Motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote. Motion made by Mr. Fischesser, seconded by Mr. Lynd to adopt the ordinance. Motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote.

RESOLUTION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2017-24R
(2)PRELIMINARY LEGISLATION (LPA-ODOT-LET PROJECT AGREEMENT)

Resolution was declared a first reading only.
READING OF ORDINANCES
(1) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE AUDITOR TO TRANSFER $28,338.61 FROM THE CITY EARNINGS
TAX FUND TO THE STREETS & CURBS FUND, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY (Third Reading)
Motion made by Mr. Fischesser, seconded by Mr. Lindeman to adopt the ordinance. Motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote.

ORDINANCE ADOPTED ORDINACE NO. 2017-25
(2) AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE SAFETY/SERVICE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE VILLAGE OF LOCKLAND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF A WELCOMING
SIGN OVER THE “RAINBOW BRIDGE”CONNECTING THE CITY OF READING WITH THE VILLAGE OF
LOCKLAND ON BENSONSTREET/WYOMING AVENUE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Motion made by Mr. Cox, seconded by Mr. Albrinck to suspend the rules requiring a second and third reading. Motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote. Motion made by Mr. Gertz, seconded by Mr. Cox to adopt the ordinance. Motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote.

ORDINANCE ADOPTED ORDINACE NO. 2017-26
(3) AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONTRACT TO DAVID WILLIAMS AND ASSOCIATES FOR VARIOUS
PARKS AND RECREATION EQUIPMENT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion made by Mr. Fischesser, seconded by Mr. Albrinck to suspend the rules requiring a second and third reading. Motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote. Motion made by Mr. Lynd, seconded by Mr. Albrinck to adopt the ordinance. Motion carried by a 6-1 roll call vote (Mr. Ashbrock voting “no”).

ORDINANCE ADOPTED ORDINACE NO. 2017-27

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Clerk of Council President of Council