WAPAKONETA CITY COUNCIL AUGUST15, 2016
President Steve Hendersoncalled the meeting to order at 7:30pm on August 15, 2016 at 701 Parlette Court with the following members present: Jim Neumeier, Daniel E. Lee, Bonnie Wurst, Randy Fisher, Rachel Barber and Dan Graf.Also present were Mayor Tom Stinebaugh,Law Director Dennis Faller and Safety Service Director Chad Scott. There were8 visitors present.Chad Doll was absent.
Ms. Barber asked that the following correction be made to the August 1, 2016 Council Meeting minutes: under Service Director Report, sentence should read, “Mr. Scott answered that it depends upon the environmental study.”
Motion by Fisher, second by Leeto approve the minutes of the August 1, 2016 Council Meeting as corrected. Vote – 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Communications -
Clerk McDonald gave a reminder that due to the Labor Day holiday, the next scheduled Council Meeting will be Tuesday, September 6th, 7:30pm at City Hall.
Clerk McDonald announced that a public hearing will be held on September 19th, at 7:00pm in City Hall regarding the Planning Commission’s recommendations on the rezoning of 7 N. Water Street and 2 parcels located on the south side of Ashland Avenue.
Clerk McDonald advised Council that she received the annual liquor permitlicensing fee list from the State of Ohio Division of Liquor Control.
Guest Petitions –
Nan Schneider of the Wapakoneta Chamber of Commerce requested Council’s permission to hold the annual Halloween Parade and Costume Contest on October 20th, 2016. Ms. Schneider submitted a map of the parade route for Council’s review. Motion by Lee, second by Fisher to approve the request. Vote – 6 yeas, 0 nays. Motion passed.
Cindy Bittinger of 819 Canterbury Drive requested Council’s permission to hold a Veterans Memory 5K on October 16th, 2016. Ms. Bittinger submitted a map of the race route for Council’s review. Motion by Fisher, second by Lee to approve the request. Vote – 6 yeas, 0 nays. Motion passed.
Unfinished Business -
Mr. Neumeier then asked for clarification on the rezoning public hearing for September 19th, and asked why Council had not yet received ordinances regarding same. Law Director Faller advised that due to Ohio Revised Code requirements, a public hearing announcement must be made at least 30 days in advance of said hearing, and that Council will soon receive ordinances for same.
New Business –
Mr. Lee advised that the Tourism Committee would like to recommend two new members for Council’s consideration, Eric Ireland and John Rausch. Motion by Lee, second by Wurst to approve both appointments to the Tourism Committee. Ms. Barber asked if any women applied to the Tourism Committee. Mr. Lee replied, yes. Ms. Barber expressed concern that approving said new members would make the Tourism Committee consist of 4 male members and only 1 female member. Vote – 3 yeas, 3 nays (Neumeier, Fisher, Barber). Mr. Graf suggested that Council vote on each new member individually. Motion by Graf, second by Lee to approve the appointment of Eric Ireland to the Tourism Committee. Vote – 3 yeas, 3 nays (Neumeier, Fisher, Barber), followed by President Henderson’s vote, being yea. Motion passed.
Motion by Lee, second by Graf to approve the appointment of John Rausch to the Tourism Committee. Vote – 4 yeas, 2 nays (Neumeier, Barber). Motion passed.
President Henderson asked Clerk to read Ord 2016-22 for the thirdtime re: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY TO NEGOTIATE AND PROCEED WITH PLANS, DEVELOPMENT OF SPECS, ADVERTISE FOR BID AND EXECUTE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR PROGRESS DRIVE EXTENSION (NUSS ROAD) IN THE CITY OF WAPAKONETA, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Fisher, second by Wurst to adopt Ord 2016-22. Vote – 6 yeas, 0 nays. Motion passed.
President Henderson asked Clerk to read Ord 2016-23 for the third time re: AN ORDINANCE ENACTED BY THE CITY OF WAPAKONETA OF AUGLAIZE COUNTY, OHIO HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY (LPA), IN THE MATTER OF THE STATED DESCRIBED PROJECT.
Motion by Fisher, second by Lee to adopt Ord 2016-23. Vote – 5 yeas, 1 nay (Wurst). Motion passed.
President Henderson asked Clerk to read Ord 2016-25 for the second time re: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF $18,000.00 AS ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO THE WAPAKONETA AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (WAEDC).
The Mayor gave the following report:
Aug. 1st: Met with Mike Burton and Steve Henderson from WAEDC
Aug. 1st: Attended City Council Meeting
Aug.4th: Met with Dept. Heads and owners from Golden Fresh Farms
Aug.10th: Attended WAEDC Board Meeting
Aug.12th: Walked W. Pearl St. to observe trees and gas line work
Mayor Stinebaugh advised that Forester Stephanie Miller has agreed to visit Wapakoneta. Upon Council discussion, Ms. Miller will visit on September 1st at 2:30pm. Mayor Stinebaugh will verify this invitation and provide Council with the details.
Mayor Stinebaugh advised that he has received inquiries from citizens interested in serving on several different committees, and he will bring said names to Council for their review.
The Service Director gave the following report:
Ms. Barber asked for the name of the grant that DWP will be applying for. Mr. Scott advised Council to disregard this matter, as there has not been enough interest to pursue it.
Mr. Neumeier asked for an update on dimming the Auglaize Street lighting. Mr. Scott replied that the parts need to be ordered.
Ms. Barber relayed a citizen’s complaint regarding a dead tree in the tree lawn on E. Auglaize Street. Mr. Graf noted that ODOT warranties said trees from this project area for 1 year, and if the tree dies after that, it is up to the Tree Commission to replace it. Mr. Scott advised that said dead tree will be removed this fall.
Ms. Barber asked for an update on the tree planting along the river behind homes on Auglaize Street. Mayor Stinebaugh advised that the tree plantings have went out for bid, but no further information is available.
SCHEDULING OF MEETINGS:
Tourism Committee will meet on August 29th at 6:15pm at City Hall.
Lands & Buildings Committee will meet on August 30th at 3:30pm at City Hall.
Streets & Alleys Committee rescheduled its next meeting, and will now meet on August 17th at 9:00am at City Hall.
Miscellaneous Business –
Ms. Barber requested that Mr. Scott provide Council with the Riverscape Project Public Meeting information. Mr. Scott agreed to do so via email.
Motion by Wurst, second by Lee to enter into two executive sessions at 8:02pm, the first to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official, or the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual, and inviting Law Director Faller, Mayor Stinebaugh and Safety Service Director Scott, and the second to confer with an attorney for the public body concerning disputes involving the public body that are the subject of pending or imminent court action, and inviting Law Director Faller only. Vote – 6 yeas, 0 nays. Motion passed.
Motion by Fisher, second by Wurst to come out of executive session at 9:00pm. Vote – 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion by Fisher, second by Leeto adjourn at 9:00pm. Vote – 6 yeas, 0 nays.
PresidentClerk of Council