WAPAKONETA CITY COUNCIL MAY 2, 2016
President Steve Hendersoncalled the meeting to order at 7:32pm on May 2, 2016 at 701 Parlette Court with the following members present: Jim Neumeier, Daniel E. Lee, Bonnie Wurst, Chad Doll, Randy Fisher, Rachel Barber and Dan Graf. Also present were Mayor Tom Stinebaugh,Law Director Dennis Faller and Safety Service Director Chad Scott. There were 18 visitors present.
Motion by Fisher, second by Lee to approve the minutes of the April 18, 2016Public Hearing as submitted. Vote – 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Mr. Lee asked that the following correction be made to the April 18, 2016 Council minutes: under Guest Petitions, ‘Ms. Amy Kentner’ should be changed to ‘Mrs. Amy Kentner’.
Motion by Fisher, second by Lee to approve the minutes of the April 18, 2016 Council Meeting as corrected. Vote – 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Utilities Committee – a meeting was held on 04-21-2016 and the following was discussed:
The meeting started with a discussion about our commercial dumpster rental rates. Mayor Stinebaugh informed the committee that the city will be replacing several dumpsters this year and at our current rates, the city will never be able to recoup our initial investment in the dumpsters.
The committee heard his proposal to allow customers to either buy the dumpsters at cost from the city or pay an increased rental fee that will allow us to not lose money on the purchase of the dumpsters. The city would increase rental rates to $9 for a 2 yard, $11 for a 3 yard, $13 for a 4 yard and $17 for a 6 yard dumpster.
After further discussion Councilor Wurst moved with a second from Mr. Lee to recommend to council that we adopt the proposed changes.
It was determined that more study was needed on the subject of cardboard dumpsters and a meeting was scheduled for May 2 at 7:00pm.
Councilor Lee brought up the subject of city trash bags and his dislike of them and asked that administration look into possible alternatives.
Ms. Barber asked if the committee has discussed better ways to market the City’s commercial recycling and refuse pickup. Mr. Fisher replied, no, but added that the Utilities Committee should include the Waste Minimization Committee in said discussion.
Parks & Rivers Committee – a meeting was held on 04-27-2016 and the following was discussed:
Council President Henderson had asked this committee to look into the Riverscape project and this meeting was called for that purpose. Engineering Superintendent Mary Ruck along with Brian Barhorst of Choice One were present to update the committee and answer any questions that the committee might have related to the project. Highlights of the ensuing discussions were:
1)The project is still in it infancy and probably will not begin construction until late 2018/early 2019.
2)An environmental survey must be completed first and this will take about year. ODOT is performing the study at no cost to the city.
3)The state portion of the project is 95% of the state approved items in the project but the city is responsible for all engineering and items the state has not included in the project.
4)Choice One is the lead on engineering for the project and Garmin-Miller is a sub-contractor of Choice One.
5)The estimated city cost of the project is in the neighborhood of $500,000.00. This number includes the city’s 5% share plus the engineering costs and 100% cost of items not eligible through the grant. The $500,000.00 will not be due all at one time and will be spread out over the next three years. Some of the engineering costs have already been paid.
6)A public meeting is scheduled for June 23, 2016 at 6:30 PM at city hall to update all interested parties and to solicit additional input for the project.
President Henderson asked if a subcommittee will be formed for public input. Mr. Neumeier replied, no, and advised that this would be the purpose of the public hearing.
Communications –
Clerk McDonald read a letter from Marlene Froning, representing the Bicycle Safety Day event, and requesting permission for road closures for said event on May 14, 2016 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
Motion by Fisher, second by Doll to approve said request. Vote – 7 yeas, 0 nays. Motion passed.
Guest Petitions –
Ms. Barb Harrod & Ms. Beth Steiner, representing the Friends of the Wapakoneta Public Library, requested Council’s permission to hold a Firecracker 5K event on July 4, 2016. Ms. Harrod distributed event information and race route maps to Council.
Motion by Fisher, second by Neumeierto approve said request. Vote – 7 yeas, 0 nays. Motion passed.
Mr. Donald Steinke of 10581 Ashburn Road, Wapakoneta, requested Council’s permission to use Belcher Park for the Farmer’s Market on Saturdays from June to October, and two preview markets in May.
Motion by Fisher, second by Neumeier to approve said request. Vote – 7 yeas, 0 nays. Motion passed.
New Business -
Mr. Doll advised that Ms. Molly Frey at 807 Ohio Street has requested that the alley opposite Fairview Drive, connecting Washington and Ohio Streets, be closed for May 20 and May 21, 2016 for the Wapakoneta Tugfest.
Motion by Doll, second by Graf to approve said request. Vote – 7 yeas, 0 nays. Motion passed.
Motion by Doll, second by Graf to bring Ordinance 2016-08 to the floor for its first reading. Vote – 7 yeas, 0 nays.
President Henderson asked Clerk to read Ord 2016-08 for the first time re:an ordinance to approve agreements; to authorize the Mayor to sign the CRA agreement between the City of Wapakoneta and one or both of Golden Fresh Farms Holdings, LLC and Golden Fresh Farms, LLC, the electric service agreement between the City of Wapakoneta and one or both of Golden Fresh Farms Holdings, LLC and Golden Fresh Farms, LLC, and the development agreement between the City of Wapakoneta, the Wapakoneta Area Economic Development Council, Inc., and one or both of Golden Fresh Farms Holdings, LLC and Golden Fresh Farms, LLC to provide incentives available for project development in the Wapakoneta Community Reinvestment Area; to exempt the water service cost recovery fee; to exempt the sanitary sewer cost recovery fee; to grant Golden Fresh Farms Holdings, LLC or Golden Fresh Farms, LLC amounts received by the City pursuant to the kilowatt hour tax; and to designate Golden Fresh Farms Holdings, LLC as the assignee to an option to purchase real estate between Emerson Wagner Realty Co. and Wapakoneta Area Job-Ready sites Community Improvement Corporation; and declaring an emergency.
Mr. Greg Myers of the Wapakoneta Area Economic Development Council then provided a summary of the project to Council, and introduced representatives of Golden Fresh Farms, LLC to Council.
Motion by Fisher, second by Doll to suspend the rules for Ord 2016-08. Vote – 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion by Doll, second by Fisher to adopt Ord 2016-08 as an emergency. Vote – 7 yeas, 0 nays. Motion passed.
President Henderson thanked Mr. Myers and all those who helped with the project, and welcomed Golden Fresh Farms to the City of Wapakoneta.
President Henderson asked Clerk to read Ord 2016-11 for the second time re: AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE SALARY OF THE CLERK OF COUNCIL.
President Henderson asked Clerk to read Ord 2016-12 for the second time re: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1040.16 “INSTALLING AND CONNECTION BUILDING SEWERS; COST MAINTENANCE” AND SECTION 1044.01 “CONNECTIONS WITH CITY SYSTEM; APPROVAL REQUIRED” OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WAPAKONETA.
Motion by Fisher, second by Lee to remove Ord 2016-07R from the table for Council’s consideration. Vote – 7 yeas, 0 nays. Motion passed.
Motion by Fisher, second by Lee to adopt Ord 2016-07R as an emergency. Vote – 7 yeas, 0 nays. Motion passed.
President Henderson asked Clerk to read Ord 2016-13 for the first time re: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOAN PROGRAM AND PROVIDING FOR THE FUNDING THEREOF.
President Henderson asked Clerk to read Res 2016-14 for the first time re: A RESOLUTION RATIFYING LOAN TO HEAVEN HOSPITALITY, INC.
President Henderson asked Clerk to read Res 2016-15 for the first time re: A RESOLUTION RATIFYING LOAN TO JOHN-WILLIAM DAVIS DBA J. MARIE’S RESTAURANT.
The Mayor gave the following report:
April 18, 2016Attended Council Meeting
April 20, 2016Attended Tree City USA award ceremony in West Unity where we were awarded with the Sterling Tree City USA Growth Award program which we have participated in
the last 10 years
April 27, 2016Met with Reps from GFF concerning electric issues
pertaining to their project
April 28, 2016Attended Neil Armstrong Museum Board of Directors
Meeting
April 29, 2016Met with Ron Becker to hear possible options for cleaning
the Auglaize River
April 30, 2016 Volunteered at Recycling Center for the Rudd Yocum Park
Mayor Stinebaugh then corrected his report, stating that he was not able to help at the recycling center on April 30th.
The Service Director gave the following report:
Mr. Scott advised that Ms. Debra Fisher of 3 Harrison Street is now interested in selling her property to the City. President Henderson put the matter to the Lands and Buildings Committee for consideration.
Mr. Scott asked if Council would like to eliminate Council packet delivery to their homes. Council declined and asked that the packets continue to be delivered.
Mr. Neumeier asked about recently distributed door hangers stating there will be an electric shut off. Mr. Scott advised that this is due to replacement of older sections.
President Henderson then thanked Mr. Scott, Law Director Faller, Mayor Stinebaugh and City Administration for all of their hard work.
SCHEDULING OF MEETINGS:
Streets & Alleys Committee will meet on May 4th at 10:00am at City Hall.
Lands & Buildings Committee will meet on May 10th at 3:00pm at City Hall.
Utilities Committee will meet on May 11th at 5:00pm at City Hall.
Miscellaneous Business –
Clerk McDonald inquired about the Council Meeting schedule for July and September 2016, due to Monday holidays. President Henderson and Council stated that the first Council meeting for July will be Tuesday, July 5th at 7:30pm, and the first meeting for September will be Tuesday, September 6th at 7:30pm.
Ms. Barber reminded Council of Mr. Jim Webb’s birthday. Council then gave Mr. Webb a round of applause.
Motion by Fisher, second by Doll to adjourn at 8:07pm. Vote – 7 yeas, 0 nays.
PresidentClerk of Council