URBANA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2015 @ 7:00 p.m.
President Marty Hess called the regular meeting of the Urbana City Council to order at 7:00 p.m.
City staff attending: Mayor Bill Bean, Director of Administration Kerry Brugger, Director of Finance Chris Boettcher, Director of Law Breanne Parcels, Community Development Director Doug Crabill, Water Superintendent Bob Munch, and Fire Chief Mark Keller.
PRESIDENT CALLED ROLL: Tony Pena, present; Doug Hoffman; absent, Gene Fields; absent, Al Evans; present, Dwight Paul; present, Virginia Smith; absent, and Pat Thackery, present.
President Hess led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MINUTES of the regular session meetingof May 19, 2015,in addition to minutes of the work session meeting of May 26, 2015, were all approved as received. Mr.Evansmoved for the approval of the minutes and Mr. Paulseconded. Voice vote on approval: all ayes; nays, none. Motion carried without objection.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.City of Urbana Shade Tree Commission Minutes of April 9, 2015. Mr. Evans moved for the approval of this communication and Mr. Paul seconded. Mr. Evans then made a motion to hear both communications and then vote on approval.
2.City of Urbana Design Review Board Minutest of April 27, 2015. Mr. Evans moved
for the approval of both communications and Mr. Paul seconded. Voice vote on approval: all ayes; nays, none. Motion carried without objection.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS – BOARD OF CONTROL:
- Ferguson Waterworks - $10,770.00(Water Fund)
Mr. Paul moved to authorize a purchase order to Ferguson Waterworks for the purchase of six fire hydrants. Mr. Pena seconded. Mr. Munch stated that 12 hydrants should last approximately one year and that a few meetings prior, Council approved for the purchase of six hydrants. He further stated that the price for the hydrants is presently low and now is the time to purchase. He also stated that the savings per hydrant presently is approximately $200 to $300 a piece. Voice vote on approval: all ayes; nays, none. Motion carried.
CITIZEN COMMENTS:
- Ben Vollrath, 1201 W. 5th, Marysville, spoke of his attendance of Chamber Leadership of Champaign County Program and in that program, they had to do come up with projects, and their group came up with one named Naturally Ours, Rarely Seen. What this project entails, is an exploration of Champaign County. There are 9 places listed to visit in Champaign County, and there are prizes that people will receive for visiting these places. He stated that they have a Facebook page: Naturally Ours, Rarely Seen that lists information pertaining to this summer program.
- Rochelle Twining, 40 Monument Square, Suite 200, Urbana, spoke of Community Action Programs, to aid the low income households, the elderly, etc. They are looking for the support/endorsement from the City’s endorsement as well as City Council’s to keep their operation going in Champaign County. They served 1519 households in Champaign County in 2014.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
Third Reading –
RESOLUTION NO. 2477-15
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR HIS DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE TO AMEND THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT DATED AUGUST 30, 2011 FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF URBANA, OHIO AND THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, OHIO BY AMENDING THE MAP DEFINING THE URBANA DRAINAGE BASIN, and DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Mr. Evans moved to put this resolution on the floor for discussion and possible passage. Mr. Paul seconded. President Hess called for a roll call for passage: Mr. Evans, yes; Mr. Paul, yes; Mr. Thackery, yes; and Mr. Pena, yes.
Resolution passes 4-0.
Second Reading –
None
First Reading –
RESOLUTION NO. 2454-15
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PRELIMINARY APPROVAL BETWEEN THE CITY OF URBANA, OHIO AND OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR PAVEMENT PLANING AND RESURFACING OF STATE ROUTE 54 (PROJECT#CHP SR 54 10.34) FROM THE URBANA SOUTH CORPORATION LIMIT/POWELL AVENUE (STRAIGHT LINE MILE 10.34) TO UNITED STATE ROUTE 36 (STRAIGHT LINE MILE 11.22) PLUS OR MINUS, WITHIN THE CITY OF URBANA, CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, OHIO AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Mr. Crabill stated that this authorization is not due until November, and the project will start in 2018 or 2019. The anticipated match to date is $78,000 which is the City’s share of the 20% match.
President Hess declared this resolution to have a first reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 4385-15
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 141 OF THE URBANA, OHIO CODIFIED ORDINANCE CONCERNING AMBULANCE SERVICE RATES AND CHARGES.
Chief Keller stated that a recent assessment of the ambulance service rates and charges had been completed and it was found that the City’s rates were very low. With this raise in rates and charges, the City would be more in line with the City’s comparables.
President Hess declared this ordinance to have a first reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 4429-15
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE TAX BUDGET OF THE CITY OF URBANA, OHIO, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2016; SUMITTING THE SAME TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR.
Mrs. Boettcher said that the proposed budget for the City that must be approved by Council by July 15, 2015, and be provided to the County Auditor.
President Hess declared this ordinance to have a first reading.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
Mr. Evans moved to excuse Council members Hoffman, Fields and Smith. Mr. Paul seconded. Voice vote on approval: all ayes; nays, none.
Mr. Thackery asked for an explanation on how citizens could get rid of old furniture, etc. Mr. Crabill said that all waste haulers offer large property removal, and they should be contacted to remove the property. He also stated that there may be a fee involved. Mr. Thackery also inquired as to how to stop people using another’s rented dumpster. Mr. Evans stated that if the person who rents the dumpster would call the police department, the police would investigate to find the culprit and charge them with Theft of Services. Ms. Parcels stated that should a citizen determine who is dumping illegally, in someone’s dumpster, for example, the person doing the illegal dumping could be charged with Theft of Services, or if they are just dumping trash in one’s yard, for example, that person could be charged with Littering.
Mrs. Boettcher advised that there would be a Public Hearing at the next council meeting of June 16, 2015, at 6:45 p.m. to speak of the budget.
Mr. Brugger spoke of the Wastewater Treatment Plant was online and running and everything was moving along well. He further stated that there was a follow-up meeting with CDM Smith and everything seemed to be on track. He also stated that with regards to the Phase 1 Water Project, everything seemed to be going well and progressing. He continued with advising that the Muzzy Road Bridge project has begun. He stated that the City was wrapping up old projects and starting new ones and he thanked the citizens for their patience and putting up with all of the dust.
Mayor Bean stated that the Pilots Club would be hosting their Pancake Breakfast on June 13, 2015 between 7:30 a.m. through 11:00 a.m. at the Municipal Airport. Also, he stated that the same date is Military Appreciation Day and there would be a display of some Vietnam Era Aircraft. He stated that there is an admission fee of $1. He also stated that the Rhythm and Food Fest will begin on June 12, 2015, and that there would be 40 food trucks all located at the Fairgrounds. He also said that there would be shuttle buses taking citizens from the Fairgrounds to the Airport for the Military Appreciation Day on the 13th and that there would be overnight camping available. The admission for the Rhythm and Food Fest is $5 for all weekend.
Mr. Thackery moved to enter into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation with Ms. Parcels pursuant to R.C. 121.22(G)(3), and economic development/retention of private business pursuant to UCO 107.01(e)(7), at 7:51 p.m. Mr. Pena seconded. Voice vote on approval: all ayes; nays, none. Motion carried without objection.
Mr. Evans moved to return from Executive Session at 8:30 p.m. Mr. Paul seconded. Voice vote on approval: all ayes; nays, none. Motion carried without objection. Mr. Evans moved to adjourn. Mr. Paul seconded. Voice vote on approval: all ayes; nays, none. Motion carried without objection.
ADJOURN at8:30 p.m.
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING
June 16, 2015, at 7:00 p.m.
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