Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Mayors report 2-14-2008

MAYOR’S REPORT
February 14, 2008




FINES & COSTS: Northwood Mayor’s Court has receipted for the month of January 2008: Fines - $5,133.00; Forfeitures - $2,952.00; Costs - $2,065.00 for a total of $10,150.00.

INFORMATION:
(Recreation Board) A motion from the January 24, 2008 Council meeting appointing Jeff Knisely, 4081 Ranger Drive, Northwood, OH to the Recreation Board effective January 25, 2008 for a five-year term had the wrong expiration date on the term. The term will expire on December 31, 2012.

(Tree City USA) The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has recertified Northwood as a Tree City USA Community.

(Fire Department) Engineer Cloyd Purtee has submitted his letter of retirement from the City of Northwood with 30 years of service. Effective date was December 31, 2007.

MOTIONS:
(Police Department) Request a motion appointing Captain Thomas Cairl to Interim Police Chief at the current rate of pay. Effective date will be February 19, 2008.

(Fire Department) Request a motion for a 2% pay increase for Firefighters Shane Baumgartner and Al Smith to Paramedics. Both have completed the required classes in 2007. Effective date should be January 1, 2008.



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2-14-08 Agenda for Council Meeting

CITY OF NORTHWOOD
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2008
7:30 P.M. - Council Chambers


Mayor Mark Stoner

Members of City Council
Michael Myers, President
David Gallaher
Connie Hughes
Randy Kozina
Edward Schimmel James Barton
Dean Edwards


Call to Order: Mayor Stoner

Call to Order Regular City Council Meeting of Thursday, February 14, 2008

Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor

Roll Call: Clerk of Council Goertz

Approval of Minutes: Mayor Stoner: Request for Motion of Council:

- Approval of minutes from the regular City Council Meeting of January 24, 2008
- Approval of minutes from the special City Council Meeting of January 28, 2008
- Approval of minutes from the Committee of the Whole Meeting of February 7, 2008

Presentation:

Mr. Greg Clark, Supt., Northwood Local Schools - Northwood School Levy

Public Comment Re: Legislation on Current Meeting Agenda:
Please Note: The Mayor requests that public comments be limited to a time of 5 to 10 minutes.
Thank you.

Communications:

Committee Reports: Economic Development; Environmental/Solid Waste; Finance;
Safety; Service; Utilities

Legislation: Clerk of Council to read legislation by number and title. Note: Legislation is read in its entirety if requested by the Mayor or Council.

Pending Legislation

Ord. 2007-49: Ordinance establishing a Parks, Recreation and Open Space Committee as a standing committee of the Northwood City Council, and declaring an emergency.
Council Action to Date: The third reading of Ord. 2007-49 was held by Council on January 24, 2008 and tabled by motion of Council.

New Legislation:

Ord. 2008-3: Ordinance authorizing the Municipal Administrator to advertise for sale, a 1977 fire truck, and declaring an emergency.
Note: Proposed legislation reviewed by Committee of the Whole on 2/7/08.









Northwood City Council - Regular Meeting Agenda
February 14, 2008
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Mayor’s Report: Mayor Stoner

City Administrator’s Report: City Administrator Bacon

List of Proposed Expenditures over $10,000:

Clerk of Council’s Report: Clerk of Council Goertz

City Attorney’s Report and Discussion: City Attorney Ballenger

City Engineer’s Report and Discussion: City Engineer Kuhn

New Business:

1. Northwood Planning Commission Recommendation to City Council:
Re: Zoning Amendment Application for 2497 E. Broadway - Xander's (formerly Wales Bar).

The Northwood Planning Commission is recommending to Council a one time exemption for property owned by Mr. Dean Willard located at 2497 E. Broadway, Northwood, Ohio, to allow for construction of a 925 sq. ft. non-conforming building addition. A motion and second of the Planning Commission was made by Planning Commission members Kohring and Melnyk with 3 yes votes and 1 abstention by Lisa Irving.
Please Note: Mr. Willard withdrew his zoning amendment application which requested a zoning change from M-2 Heavy Industrial to C-Commercial.

Old Business:

Persons Appearing Before the Mayor and Council:
Note: Please state name and address at the podium for the Clerk’s Record of Proceedings

Executive Session:
Note: Mayor will request motion of Council to hold an Executive Session of Council if one is needed.

Adjournment: Mayor to request motion of Council for adjournment.


Time:_________p.m.