Minutes
December 28, 2000
PRESENT: Mayor Maxine Gilman; Council Members Vern Angerer, William Gordon, Jack Jensen, Linda Lotspaih and Jeff Sanner; City Manager G. Tracy Williams; Assistant City Manager David Watson; Law Director Patrick G. Carney; Finance Director Tom Reilly and Assistant Clerk of Council Patricia L. Replogle.
EXCUSED: Council Member Donald Mounce.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gilman. Mitch Pollic, Youth Pastor, West Carrollton Church of the Nazarene, gave the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call followed.
MINUTES
A motion was made by Mr. Jensen, seconded by Mr. Angerer, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 12, 2000. A roll call vote was taken. All members present voted yes with the exception of Mr. Gordon who abstained. The motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
There were no Public Hearings.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
There were no Communications or Presentations.
COMMENTS BY THE AUDIENCE
There were no Comments by the Audience.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 3171: NEW INCOME TAX CHAPTER 94
Ordinance No. 3171 (second reading) - An ordinance repealing Chapter 94 of the West Carrollton Codified Ordinances and enacting a new Chapter 94, "Income Tax", and declaring an emergency.
A motion was made by Mr. Sanner and seconded by Mr. Jensen to approve Ordinance No. 3171. All members present voted yes to a roll call vote and the motion carried.NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 3172: YEAR 2000 APPROPRIATIONS
Ordinance No. 3172 - An ordinance to make appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures of the City of West Carrollton, State of Ohio, during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2000, amending Section 2 of Ordinance No. 3146, and repealing any ordinance in conflict herewith and declaring an emergency.
Mr. Jensen made a motion, seconded by Mr. Gordon, to approve Ordinance No. 3172. All members voted yes to a roll call vote and the motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 3173: YEAR 2001 APPROPRIATIONS
Ordinance No. 3173 - An ordinance to make appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures of the City of West Carrollton, State of Ohio, during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2001, and declaring an emergency.
Mr. Sanner made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 3173. Mrs. Lotspaih seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, all members present voted yes and the motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 3174: PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATIONS, PAY AND BENEFITS
Ordinance No. 3174 - An ordinance providing for personnel classification, rates of pay, and fringe benefits for employees of the City of West Carrollton, Ohio, and repealing Ordinance No. 3147 and any ordinance in conflict herewith and declaring an emergency.
Mr. Gordon made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Lotspaih, to approve Ordinance No. 3174. A unanimous roll call vote carried the motion.
ORDINANCE NO. 3175: BIDS FOR CITY VEHICLES
Ordinance No. 3175 - An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to advertise for bids for city vehicles and to expend a sum in excess of $15,000 therefore.
Mrs. Lotspaih made a motion, seconded by Mr. Sanner, to dispense with the second reading of Ordinance No. 3175. A unanimous roll call vote carried the motion.
Mr. Sanner made a motion, seconded by Mr. Gordon, to approve Ordinance No. 3175. A unanimous roll call vote carried the motion.
ORDINANCE NO. 3176: BIDS FOR PURCHASE OF ROAD SALT
Ordinance No. 3176 - An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to advertise for bids for the purchase of road salt and to expend a sum in excess of $15,000 therefore.
A motion was made by Mr. Gordon, seconded by Mr. Angerer, to dispense with the second reading of Ordinance No. 3176. All members voted yes to a roll call vote and the motion carried.
Mr. Gordon made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 3176. Mr. Angerer seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, all members voted yes and the motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 3177: BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF CHEMICALS
Ordinance No. 3177 - An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to advertise for bids for the purchase of chemicals and to expend a sum in excess of $15,000 therefore.
Mr. Jensen made a motion to dispense with the second reading of Ordinance No. 3177. Mr. Sanner seconded the motion. A unanimous roll call vote carried the motion.
A motion was made by Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Lotspaih, to approve Ordinance No. 3177. All members voted yes to a roll call vote and the motion carried.
Mr. Jensen wished to note that Ordinances 3173 - 3180 are being passed so quickly, basically as a formality to enact what has already been discussed in budget meetings.
ORDINANCE NO. 3178: BIDS FOR WATER HEATERS AT WILSON PARK POOL
Ordinance No. 3178 - An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to advertise for bids for the replacement of water heaters at the Wilson Park Swimming Pool and to expend a sum in excess of $15,000 therefore.
A motion was made by Mr. Gordon, seconded by Mr. Sanner, to dispense with the second reading of Ordinance No. 3178. All members voted yes to a roll call vote and the motion carried.
Mr. Angerer made a motion, seconded by Mr. Jensen, to approve Ordinance No. 3178. A unanimous roll call vote carried the motion.
Mr. Jensen wished the minutes to reflect that he is not discussing or voting on Ordinance No. 3179 due to a potential conflict of interest.
ORDINANCE NO. 3179: BIDS FOR OUTDOOR LIGHTING AT WEIDNER PARK
Ordinance No. 3179 - An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to advertise for bids for the installation of outdoor lighting towers and lighting fixtures at the Weidner Park ballfield and to expend a sum in excess of $15,000 therefore.
Mr. Sanner made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Lotspaih, to dispense with the second reading of Ordinance No. 3179. A roll call vote was taken, all members voted yes with the exception of Mr. Jensen who did not cast a vote.
Mr. Angerer made a motion, seconded by Mr. Sanner, to approve Ordinance No. 3179. A roll call vote was taken, all members voted yes with the exception of Mr. Jensen who did not cast a vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 3180: BIDS FOR EMERGENCY GENERATOR
Ordinance No. 3180 - An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to advertise for bids for the purchase of an emergency generator and to expend a sum in excess of $15,000 therefore.
A motion was made by Mr. Gordon, seconded by Mr. Angerer, to dispense with the second reading of Ordinance No. 3180. A unanimous roll call vote carried the motion.
Mr. Sanner made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Lotspaih, to approve Ordinance No. 3180. All members voted yes to a roll call vote and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 29-2000: ADVANCE PAYMENT OF COUNTY TAX REVENUES
Resolution No. 29-2000 - A resolution requesting the advance payment of tax revenues collected by the County Auditor for the account of the City of West Carrollton.
Mr. Jensen introduced and made a motion to approve Resolution No. 29-2000. Mr. Gordon seconded the motion. A unanimous roll call vote carried the motion.
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH GRANT KIRBY FOR USE OF VACANT LAND
Mayor Gilman said that the City appreciates Mr. Kirby allowing the use of this land for soccer fields.
Mr. Jensen made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Lotspaih, to authorize the City Manger to enter into a lease agreement with Grant Kirby for use of vacant land near the corner of Liberty Lane and Alex road for soccer fields. A unanimous roll call vote carried the motion.
REPORTS BY OFFICERS
Mr. Williams expressed his gratitude to the city street and parks maintenance crews for the outstanding job they have done on snow and ice removal, and also to the refuse collectors who have to work in this cold weather. He also wished everyone a safe and happy new year.
Mr. Carney also commended the City workers for the excellent job they've done in the bitter weather. He wished everyone a happy new year.
UNSCHEDULED BUSINESS
COMMENTS BY THE AUDIENCE
There were no Comments by the Audience.
COMMENTS BY COUNCIL
All Council Members wished everyone a safe and happy new year.
Mr. Gordon thanked everyone for their prayers during his surgeries. He urged all men 35 years of age and older to have their PSAs checked. He also expressed his sympathies to Mr. Mounce and his family.
Mr. Angerer said it is good to have Mr. Gordon back. He also commended the employees on the snow removal work.
Mr. Jensen also said it's good to have Mr. Gordon back. He wished his wife a happy birthday. Mr. Jensen noted that there are several board and commission seats that will expire on December 31, 2000. He made a motion to appoint the following for the next available term:
Bob Grote Board of Water & Sewer Charge AdjustmentDavid Berrett Board of Zoning Appeals
Peirce Woodward Business Advisory Council
Diane Ramberger Business Advisory Council
Jim Schultz Business Advisory Council
Chuck Biehn Business Advisory Council
Beth Berkebile City Beautiful Commission
Helena Blackburn Income Tax Board of Review
Don McElwee Planning Commission
Will Clark Recreation Board
Mr. Gordon seconded this motion. A roll call vote was taken, all members voted yes and the motion carried.Mr. Jensen stated that there are additional openings on city boards and commissions, and Council will be provided recommendations on those in the future.
Mrs. Lotspaih welcomed Mr. Gordon back. She sends her thoughts and prayers to Mr. Mounce and his family.
Mr. Sanner welcomed Mr. Gordon back.
Mayor Gilman welcomed Mr. Gordon back. She noted that Mr. Mounce is on his way back to West Carrollton but was unable to make it to the meeting. (His mother had passed away and he had to go out of town.)
Mayor Gilman appointed Mr. Jensen as delegate and Mr. Gordon as alternate to the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission. She also commended the road crews. The Mayor informed everyone that the City's retired police dog, Nero, had passed away. She sent sympathies to the Woodards who had been caring for him since he retired. Mayor Gilman thanked Ron Ziemkowski and sent her wishes for continued progress on his wife's illness.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gilman made a motion, seconded by Mr. Gordon, to adjourn the meeting. All members voted yes to a roll call vote and the motion carried.
MAYOR CLERK OF COUNCIL