Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Minutes from last council meeting
Description Regular Northwood City Council Meeting
Date 8/28/2008 Location Council Chambers
Time Speaker Note
7:32:09 PM
Call to Order: The regular meeting of the Northwood City Council was called to order by Mayor Mark A. Stoner on Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Northwood Municipal Building.
7:50:37 PM
Pledge: The Pledge of Allegiance was then given.
7:50:47 PM
Roll Call: The roll was called by the Clerk of Council and those in attendance were as follows: Mayor Stoner; Council members Kozina, Edwards, Hughes, Myers, Barton, Gallaher and Schimmel; City Attorney Ballenger, City Engineer Kuhn, City Administrator Bacon, and Clerk of Council Goertz.
7:50:50 PM
Approval of Council Meeting Minutes: Mayor Stoner requested approval of the minutes from the following meetings held by Council in July and August:
7:51:14 PM
Comm. of Whole Mtg. and Regular Council Mtg. of July 10, 2008: Committee of the Whole meeting and Regular Council meeting of July 10, 2008: A motion and second were made by Council members Myers and Hughes to approve the minutes from the Committee of the Whole meeting of Council and the regular meeting of Council held on July 10, 2008, as submitted. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed.
7:51:19 PM
Comm. of Whole Mtg. and Special Council Mtg. of August 7, 2008: Committee of the Whole meeting and Special Council meeting of August 7, 2008: A motion and second were made by Council members Kozina and Schimmel to approve the minutes from the Committee of the Whole meeting of Council and the Special meeting of Council held on August 7, 2008, as submitted. Council Vote: 6 yes votes/1 abstention (Edwards) Motion passed.
7:51:27 PM
Special Council Mtg. of August 25, 2008: Spefcial Council meeting of August 25, 2008: A motion and second were made by Council members Hughes and Edwards to approve the minutes from the Special meeting of Council held on August 25, 2008, as submitted. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed.
7:51:34 PM
Public Comment re: Current Legislation on Meeting Agenda for August 28, 2008: There were no public comments concerning current legislation on the meeting agenda of August 28, 2008. .
7:52:20 PM
Communications: There were no communications reported.
7:52:46 PM
Committee Reports: Council committee reports were given as follows:
7:52:49 PM
Economic Development: Councilman Gallaher reported on the following items reviewed by the Economic Development meeting held on August 25, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
7:53:23 PM
1. Update on Economic Development issues:
7:53:25 PM
2. Vacancy in the Zoning Office:
7:53:26 PM
7:53:29 PM
Councilman Gallaher commented on the current opening for a Planning, Zoning & Economic Development Coordinator and asked that Council consider letting the current interim personnel be given an opportunity to fill this position and show what they are capable of before advertising the position. Councilman Gallaher reminded Council that for openings in other departments in the past, Council has allowed for personnel from within to fill these openings, for example, Chief of Police, Director of Public Service and Mayor's Court Clerk.
7:53:56 PM
Councilman Gallaher advised that the revised job description for the position of Planning, Zoning & Economic Development Director was pulled by the City Administrator. Councilman Gallaher commented on funds that are available for this position which would cover an increase of $2,500.00 to the current salary. Councilman Gallaher pointed out that over ten (10) businesses have closed in the past year on Woodville Road and something needs to be done. The increase in salary for an Economic Development Director could be used from the settlement money the city has received from the Waste Management. Councilman Gallaher stated he was just trying to address the concerns that were raised by other members of Council and to help the city move forward. Councilman Gallaher concluded by stating that It is very difficult to convince businesses to come and invest in the City of Northwood when we, the city, are not willing to invest in ourselves.
7:55:56 PM
5. Finance corrections on Wilson Street ?
7:56:18 PM
The next Economic Development meeting is pending.
7:56:22 PM
Environmental/Solid Waste: Councilwoman Hughes reported on the following items reviewed by the Environmental/Solid Waste committee meeting held on August , 2008 as follows:
7:56:37 PM
1. Evergreen Recyling Facility
7:56:44 PM
2. Homecraft - NWWSD - Ordinance pending for joining the district (Ord. 2008-24)
7:57:00 PM
3. Toledo Edison Rates - info. from the PUCO re: upcoming meetings.
7:57:11 PM
4. 3208 Woodville Rd. sidewalk assessment - further discussion to be held by Admin with homeowner.
7:57:42 PM
5. Sidewalk at NW Estates at Andrus/Tracy
7:57:58 PM
August 28th meeting:
7:58:06 PM
1. Envirosafe violations
7:58:14 PM
2. Delta Fuels spill clean-up
7:58:22 PM
3. Host Agreement with Evergreen - to continue discussions
7:58:42 PM
Recreation Board: Councilwoman Hughes reported on items reviewed by the Northwood Recreaetion Board at their meeting of August 11, 2008, as follows:
7:59:05 PM
Girls to have helmets with face protectors and will be paid by the player
7:59:16 PM
Shorts to be purchased - pending next meeting
7:59:28 PM
Diamond #3
7:59:32 PM
Gercak diamond and other diamond donations
7:59:49 PM
7:59:51 PM
Increase budget for tournaments - $150.00 for two tournaments as recommended by the Ball Commissioner to place in budget in September
8:00:12 PM
Buckeye league next year and having a private team - continue at next meeting
8:00:24 PM
Permanent bases for No. 4 - with lockbox behind the
8:00:46 PM
the city would purchase for the school diamonds - need permission from Greg Clark Two dimensions 60 ft. and 70Ft.
8:01:11 PM
Central Park issue - spoke with City Admin.
8:01:22 PM
Stone on the Great Eastern side for additional side (north side) possibly talk with Great Eastern - people are parking all over causing mud. Casto organization that NRP is interested in, however, Pat Bacon will take with Casto - low area - Pat will check funds.
8:02:30 PM
Hosting tournaments for girls as well as boys.
8:02:37 PM
The next Recreation Board meeting will be held on Monday, September 8, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the conference room.
8:03:16 PM
Finance: No report for August 28, 2008. The next Finance meeting will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the conference room prior to the regular Council meeting.
8:03:50 PM
Safety: No report for August 28, 2008. The next Safety meeting will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. in the conference room prior to the Finance meeting.
8:04:49 PM
Service: No report for August 28, 2008. The next Service meeting is pending.
8:05:32 PM
Utilities: Councilman Edwards reported on items reviewed by the Utilities committee at their meeting of August 28th as follows:
8:05:46 PM
Columbia Gas of Ohio is revamping their gas lines throughout Ohio and there will be a rate increase. There will be new risers installed in over 800 homes.
8:06:24 PM
The next Utilities committee meeting is pending.
8:06:49 PM
Council Request:: Councilman Gallaher requested a list of the contractors who work for Columbia Gas be obtained and how many of the contractors are from this area.
8:07:19 PM
Need list of contractors for Columbia Gas and how many are from this area. Councilman Kozina advised that Columbia Gas needs to notify homeowners if they are going to be doing any work on their property prior to shutting their gas service off. Councilman Kozina shared a situation he had this past winter with Columbia Gas who had not notified him of shutting his gas off during the month of January when he was out-of-town.
8:32:48 PM
Pending Legislation: The Clerk of Council confirmed that there was no pending legislation for Council's consideration on the agenda.
9:11:19 PM
New Legislation: The new legislation was read aloud by number and title only, by the Clerk of Council as follows:
9:11:37 PM
Ord. 2008-21: Ordinance 2008-21 to approve the editing and inclusion of certain ordinances as parts of the various component codes of the Codified Oridnances; to provide for the adoption of new matter in the updated and revised codified ordinances; to repeal ordinances in conflict therewith, and to declare an emergency. Note: This legislation is provided by American Legal Publishing Corporation upon completion of two (2) years of revisions to the City of Northwood's Codified Ordinances.
9:11:54 PM
Council Action for Ord. 2008-21: First Reading of Ord. 2008-21.
9:12:04 PM
Ord. 2008-22: Ordinance 2008-22 to levy special assessments for the constructiion of a certain waterline on Sheffiled Place (north extension) in the City of Northwood, Ohio. Note: This waterline project was completed in 2007.
9:12:11 PM
Council Motions for Ord. 2008-22 Motions and seconds to the motions were made by Council members Hughes and Schimmel as follows: 1) To suspend the three reading rule for Ord. 2008-22. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed. 2) To adopt the emergency clause for Ord. 2008-22. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed. 3) To adopt Ord. 2008-22. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed.
9:12:20 PM
Ord. 2008-22 adopted as an emergency measure and effective 8/28/08. Ordinance 2008-22 adopted as an emergency measure and effective immediately upon passage: August 28, 2008
9:12:36 PM
Ord. 2008-23: Ordinance 2008-23 to levy special assessments for the construction of certain sidewalks along Woodville Road in the City of Northwood, Wood County, Ohio. Note: This sidewalk project was completed in 2007.
9:12:45 PM
Council Motions for Ord. 2008-22: Motions and seconds to the motions were made by Council members Myers and Barton as follows: 1) To suspend the three reading rule for Ord. 2008-23. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed. 2) To adopt the emergency clause for Ord. 2008-23. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed. 3) To adopt Ord. 2008-23. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed.
9:12:49 PM
Ord. 2008-23 adopted as an emergency measure and effective 8/28/08. Ordinance 2003-23 adopted as an emergency measure and effective immediately upoon passage: August 28, 2008
9:13:16 PM
Ord. 2008-24: Ordinance 2008-24 determining to have the City of Northwood join the Northwestern Water & Sewer District and authorizing the City Council to execute an application to the District.
9:13:49 PM
Council Action for Ord. 2008-24: First reading of Ord. 2008-24.
9:14:10 PM
Ord. 2008-25: Ordinance 2008-25 to amend Chapter 208, Section 208.01 (a) of the Northwood Codified Ordinances titled Fees in the Administration Code, pertaining to rates for ambulance or emergency medical service transportation, and declaring an emergency. Note: This legislation was recommended by the Safety committee.
9:14:15 PM
Council Action for Ord. 2008-25 : First reading of Ord. 2008-25 .
9:15:26 PM
Res. 2008-6: Resolution 2008-6 authorizing the City Administrator to prepare and submit an application to participate in the Ohio Public Works Commission State Capital Improvement and/or Local Transportation Improvement Program(s) and to execute contracts as required. Note: This application is for the Maryland Place Pavement and Utility Improvements project.
9:15:34 PM
Council Motions for Res. 2008-6 (5 motions) Clerk's Note: Upon reading of the number and title of the following Resolutions 2008-6, 2008-7 and 2008-8, Councilman Gallaher advised of amendments to be made to each Resolution as follows: The third paragraph within each Resolution listed as Section 2. is to be omitted and Section 5. of each Resolution is to be renumbered Section 4. Motions and seconds to the motions were made by Council members Hughes and Myers as follows: 1) To suspend the three reading rule for Res. 2008-6. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed. 2) To adopt the emergency clause for Res. 2008-6. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed. 3) To adopt Res. 2008-6: 4) To amend Res. 2008-6 to omit the third paragraph listed as Section 2. and to renumber Section 5. to be Section 4. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed. 5) To adopt Res. 2008-6 as amended. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed.
9:16:30 PM
Res. 2008-6 adopted as amended as an emergency measure and effective 8/28/08. Resolution 2008-6 adopted as amended and as an emergency measure to be effective immediately upon passage: August 28, 2008
9:16:57 PM
Res. 2008-7: Resolution 2008-7 authorizing the City Administrator to prepare and submit an application to participate in the Ohio Public Works Commission State Capital Improvement and /or Local Transportation Improvement Program(s) and to execute contracts as required. Note: This application is for the Curtice and Bradner Roads Intersection Improvements project.
9:17:01 PM
Council Motions for Res. 2008-7 (5 motions) Motions and seconds to the motions were made by Council members Gallaher and Kozina as follows: 1) To suspend the three reading rule for Res. 2008-7. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed. 2) To adopt the emergency clause for Res. 2008-7. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed. 3) To adopt Res. 2008-7. 4) To amend Res. 2008-7 to omit the third paragraph listed as Section 2. and to renumber Section 5. to be Section 4. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed. 5) To adopt Res. 2008-7 as amended. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed.
9:17:13 PM
Res. 2008-7 adopted as amended as an emergency measure and effective 8/28/08. Resolution 2008-7 adopted as amended and as an emergency measure to be effective immediately upon passage: August 28, 2008
9:18:10 PM
Res. 2008-8: Resolution 2008-8 authorizing the City Administrator to prepare and submit an application to participate in the Ohio Public Works Commission State Capital Improvement and/or Local Transportation Improvement Program(s) and to execute contracts as required. Note: This application is for the Oregon Road 54" Storm Sewer Replacment Project.
9:18:14 PM
Council Motions for Res. 2008-8 (5 motions) Motions and seconds to the motions were made by Council members Gallaher and Kozina as follows: 1) To suspend the three reading rule for Res. 2008-8. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed. 2) To adopt the emergency clause for Res. 2008-8. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed. 3) To adopt Res. 2008-8 4) To amend Res. 2008-8 to omit the third paragraph listed as Section 2. and to renumber Section 5. to be Section 4. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed. 5) To adopt Res. 2008-8 as amended. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed.
9:18:24 PM
Res. 2008-8 adopted as amended as an emergency measure and effective 8/28/08. Resolution 2008-8 adopted as amended and as an emergency measure to be effective immediately upon passage: August 28, 2008
9:19:44 PM
Legislation concluded. Legislation concluded.
9:19:47 PM
Mayor's Report: Mayor Stoner gave the following report:
9:50:47 PM
Fines and Costs for July 2008: Northwood Mayor's Court: Northwood Mayor's Court receipted for the month of July 2008: Fines = $4,475.00; Forfeitures = $4,055.00 and Costs = $2,898.00 for a total of $11,428.00.
9:51:08 PM
Information: Heather Sayler has resigned from her position as the Planning, Zoning & Economic Development Coordinator effective Tuesday, September 30, 2008.
9:51:47 PM
Recommendation to Council: Recommendation to appoint Kimberly Grames as Interim Planning, Zoning and Economic Development Coordinator at the current rate of pay effective Monday, September 8, 2008.
9:52:28 PM
Motion to Concur: A motion and second were made by Council members Gallaher and Edwards to concur with the Mayor's Recommendation. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed.
9:53:10 PM
Information: A documentary film will be shown at the Maumee Indoor Theater on Saturday, September 20, 2008 which features a Navy ship during WWII which survived seven (7) attacks by the Japanese Kamakazi's. Mayor asked the Clerk of Council to make copies of the film announcement and post for the public's information.
9:54:44 PM
City Administrator's Report: City Administrator Bacon gave the following report.
9:55:13 PM
Recommendation to City Council: Recommendation to authorize the City Administrator to advertise and accept the lowest and best bid for the Curtice & Coy Road intersection improvements project with funding assistance from the OPWC Issue I application request.
9:55:57 PM
Motion to Concur: A motion and second were made by Council members Hughes and Kozina to concur with the City Administrator's recommendation. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed.
9:56:25 PM
List of Proposed Expenditures over $10,000.00: City Administrator Bacon presented the list of proposed expenditures over $10,000.00 in the total amount of $82,560.43 for Council's approval.
9:56:57 PM
Motion to Approve: A motion and second were made by Council members Hughes and Myers to approve the list of proposed expenditures over $10,000.00 in the total mount of $82,560.43. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed.
9:57:33 PM
City Clerk's Report: No report.
9:57:39 PM
Discussion with City Attorney/Report: No report.
9:57:47 PM
Discussion with City Engineer/Report: City Engineer Kuhn provided the following city project information:
9:58:01 PM
1. New salt storage building: Soil testing to be performed next week and then project will be out for bids.
9:58:03 PM
2. Applications to be made for three (3) Issue 1 projects next week by September 5, 2008.
9:58:04 PM
3. Brentwood Park drainage issues being worked out with the Director of Public Service, Craig Meier
9:58:15 PM
Council Discussion: Mayor inquired about how soon the salt storage building could constructed. City Administrator Bacon stated it should be ready by the end of the year.
9:59:00 PM
New Business: Mayor Stoner read aloud the recommendations to Council from the Northwood Planning Commission as of their regular meeting held on August 11, 2008 as follows:
9:59:27 PM
1. Recommendation to approve the Central Business District (CBD) Phase I as outlined. Diagrams of this Phase I will be an attachment/exhibit to legislation.
9:59:36 PM
2. Recommendation to place a moratorium on the construction of wind turbines in the City of Northwood until legislation is recommended by Planning Commission to City Council.
10:00:12 PM
The Mayor and Council requested and authorized the City Attorney to prepare legislation for both the Central Business District (CBD) Phase I and legislation for wind turbine regulations for the City of Northwood.
10:01:00 PM
Old Business: No old business was reported.
10:01:10 PM
Persons Appearing Before Council: Mr. Harold Hamilton, 5290 Pintail Ln., Northwood, Ohio, appeared before the Mayor and Council to revisit with Council, his earlier concerns and questions addressed to Council at the regular meeting of July 10, 2008 in which he presented a flow chart and other information pertaining to the flooding in Cedar Creek Woods subdivision in early July. Mr. Hamilton read from a prepared letter to Council and a copy of the letter dated 8/28/08 is attached to these original Council proceedings on file with the City Clerk. In his letter, Mr. Hamilton asked Council to address 1) Why was there a sewage back-up within Cedar Creek Woods subdivision? 2) What can be done to prevent this problem from happening again?; and 3) When can this be done? Mayor Stoner invited Mr. Hamilton to remain after the meeting adjourns to meet with him and the City Administrator.
10:02:53 PM
Adjournment: There being no further business before Council and all being in favor, the regular Council meeting of August 28, 2008 was adjourned at 8:41 p.m.
10:03:23 PM
Note: Note: Times are not accurate as listed in the left margin since the Clerk remained after adjournment to finish entering transcription from her notes.
10:04:04 PM
Attest: Lynn E. Goertz, Clerk of Council
10:04:13 PM
Approved: Mark A. Stoner, Mayor
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Date 8/28/2008 Location Council Chambers
Time Speaker Note
7:32:09 PM
Call to Order: The regular meeting of the Northwood City Council was called to order by Mayor Mark A. Stoner on Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Northwood Municipal Building.
7:50:37 PM
Pledge: The Pledge of Allegiance was then given.
7:50:47 PM
Roll Call: The roll was called by the Clerk of Council and those in attendance were as follows: Mayor Stoner; Council members Kozina, Edwards, Hughes, Myers, Barton, Gallaher and Schimmel; City Attorney Ballenger, City Engineer Kuhn, City Administrator Bacon, and Clerk of Council Goertz.
7:50:50 PM
Approval of Council Meeting Minutes: Mayor Stoner requested approval of the minutes from the following meetings held by Council in July and August:
7:51:14 PM
Comm. of Whole Mtg. and Regular Council Mtg. of July 10, 2008: Committee of the Whole meeting and Regular Council meeting of July 10, 2008: A motion and second were made by Council members Myers and Hughes to approve the minutes from the Committee of the Whole meeting of Council and the regular meeting of Council held on July 10, 2008, as submitted. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed.
7:51:19 PM
Comm. of Whole Mtg. and Special Council Mtg. of August 7, 2008: Committee of the Whole meeting and Special Council meeting of August 7, 2008: A motion and second were made by Council members Kozina and Schimmel to approve the minutes from the Committee of the Whole meeting of Council and the Special meeting of Council held on August 7, 2008, as submitted. Council Vote: 6 yes votes/1 abstention (Edwards) Motion passed.
7:51:27 PM
Special Council Mtg. of August 25, 2008: Spefcial Council meeting of August 25, 2008: A motion and second were made by Council members Hughes and Edwards to approve the minutes from the Special meeting of Council held on August 25, 2008, as submitted. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed.
7:51:34 PM
Public Comment re: Current Legislation on Meeting Agenda for August 28, 2008: There were no public comments concerning current legislation on the meeting agenda of August 28, 2008. .
7:52:20 PM
Communications: There were no communications reported.
7:52:46 PM
Committee Reports: Council committee reports were given as follows:
7:52:49 PM
Economic Development: Councilman Gallaher reported on the following items reviewed by the Economic Development meeting held on August 25, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
7:53:23 PM
1. Update on Economic Development issues:
7:53:25 PM
2. Vacancy in the Zoning Office:
7:53:26 PM
7:53:29 PM
Councilman Gallaher commented on the current opening for a Planning, Zoning & Economic Development Coordinator and asked that Council consider letting the current interim personnel be given an opportunity to fill this position and show what they are capable of before advertising the position. Councilman Gallaher reminded Council that for openings in other departments in the past, Council has allowed for personnel from within to fill these openings, for example, Chief of Police, Director of Public Service and Mayor's Court Clerk.
7:53:56 PM
Councilman Gallaher advised that the revised job description for the position of Planning, Zoning & Economic Development Director was pulled by the City Administrator. Councilman Gallaher commented on funds that are available for this position which would cover an increase of $2,500.00 to the current salary. Councilman Gallaher pointed out that over ten (10) businesses have closed in the past year on Woodville Road and something needs to be done. The increase in salary for an Economic Development Director could be used from the settlement money the city has received from the Waste Management. Councilman Gallaher stated he was just trying to address the concerns that were raised by other members of Council and to help the city move forward. Councilman Gallaher concluded by stating that It is very difficult to convince businesses to come and invest in the City of Northwood when we, the city, are not willing to invest in ourselves.
7:55:56 PM
5. Finance corrections on Wilson Street ?
7:56:18 PM
The next Economic Development meeting is pending.
7:56:22 PM
Environmental/Solid Waste: Councilwoman Hughes reported on the following items reviewed by the Environmental/Solid Waste committee meeting held on August , 2008 as follows:
7:56:37 PM
1. Evergreen Recyling Facility
7:56:44 PM
2. Homecraft - NWWSD - Ordinance pending for joining the district (Ord. 2008-24)
7:57:00 PM
3. Toledo Edison Rates - info. from the PUCO re: upcoming meetings.
7:57:11 PM
4. 3208 Woodville Rd. sidewalk assessment - further discussion to be held by Admin with homeowner.
7:57:42 PM
5. Sidewalk at NW Estates at Andrus/Tracy
7:57:58 PM
August 28th meeting:
7:58:06 PM
1. Envirosafe violations
7:58:14 PM
2. Delta Fuels spill clean-up
7:58:22 PM
3. Host Agreement with Evergreen - to continue discussions
7:58:42 PM
Recreation Board: Councilwoman Hughes reported on items reviewed by the Northwood Recreaetion Board at their meeting of August 11, 2008, as follows:
7:59:05 PM
Girls to have helmets with face protectors and will be paid by the player
7:59:16 PM
Shorts to be purchased - pending next meeting
7:59:28 PM
Diamond #3
7:59:32 PM
Gercak diamond and other diamond donations
7:59:49 PM
7:59:51 PM
Increase budget for tournaments - $150.00 for two tournaments as recommended by the Ball Commissioner to place in budget in September
8:00:12 PM
Buckeye league next year and having a private team - continue at next meeting
8:00:24 PM
Permanent bases for No. 4 - with lockbox behind the
8:00:46 PM
the city would purchase for the school diamonds - need permission from Greg Clark Two dimensions 60 ft. and 70Ft.
8:01:11 PM
Central Park issue - spoke with City Admin.
8:01:22 PM
Stone on the Great Eastern side for additional side (north side) possibly talk with Great Eastern - people are parking all over causing mud. Casto organization that NRP is interested in, however, Pat Bacon will take with Casto - low area - Pat will check funds.
8:02:30 PM
Hosting tournaments for girls as well as boys.
8:02:37 PM
The next Recreation Board meeting will be held on Monday, September 8, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the conference room.
8:03:16 PM
Finance: No report for August 28, 2008. The next Finance meeting will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the conference room prior to the regular Council meeting.
8:03:50 PM
Safety: No report for August 28, 2008. The next Safety meeting will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. in the conference room prior to the Finance meeting.
8:04:49 PM
Service: No report for August 28, 2008. The next Service meeting is pending.
8:05:32 PM
Utilities: Councilman Edwards reported on items reviewed by the Utilities committee at their meeting of August 28th as follows:
8:05:46 PM
Columbia Gas of Ohio is revamping their gas lines throughout Ohio and there will be a rate increase. There will be new risers installed in over 800 homes.
8:06:24 PM
The next Utilities committee meeting is pending.
8:06:49 PM
Council Request:: Councilman Gallaher requested a list of the contractors who work for Columbia Gas be obtained and how many of the contractors are from this area.
8:07:19 PM
Need list of contractors for Columbia Gas and how many are from this area. Councilman Kozina advised that Columbia Gas needs to notify homeowners if they are going to be doing any work on their property prior to shutting their gas service off. Councilman Kozina shared a situation he had this past winter with Columbia Gas who had not notified him of shutting his gas off during the month of January when he was out-of-town.
8:32:48 PM
Pending Legislation: The Clerk of Council confirmed that there was no pending legislation for Council's consideration on the agenda.
9:11:19 PM
New Legislation: The new legislation was read aloud by number and title only, by the Clerk of Council as follows:
9:11:37 PM
Ord. 2008-21: Ordinance 2008-21 to approve the editing and inclusion of certain ordinances as parts of the various component codes of the Codified Oridnances; to provide for the adoption of new matter in the updated and revised codified ordinances; to repeal ordinances in conflict therewith, and to declare an emergency. Note: This legislation is provided by American Legal Publishing Corporation upon completion of two (2) years of revisions to the City of Northwood's Codified Ordinances.
9:11:54 PM
Council Action for Ord. 2008-21: First Reading of Ord. 2008-21.
9:12:04 PM
Ord. 2008-22: Ordinance 2008-22 to levy special assessments for the constructiion of a certain waterline on Sheffiled Place (north extension) in the City of Northwood, Ohio. Note: This waterline project was completed in 2007.
9:12:11 PM
Council Motions for Ord. 2008-22 Motions and seconds to the motions were made by Council members Hughes and Schimmel as follows: 1) To suspend the three reading rule for Ord. 2008-22. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed. 2) To adopt the emergency clause for Ord. 2008-22. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed. 3) To adopt Ord. 2008-22. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed.
9:12:20 PM
Ord. 2008-22 adopted as an emergency measure and effective 8/28/08. Ordinance 2008-22 adopted as an emergency measure and effective immediately upon passage: August 28, 2008
9:12:36 PM
Ord. 2008-23: Ordinance 2008-23 to levy special assessments for the construction of certain sidewalks along Woodville Road in the City of Northwood, Wood County, Ohio. Note: This sidewalk project was completed in 2007.
9:12:45 PM
Council Motions for Ord. 2008-22: Motions and seconds to the motions were made by Council members Myers and Barton as follows: 1) To suspend the three reading rule for Ord. 2008-23. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed. 2) To adopt the emergency clause for Ord. 2008-23. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed. 3) To adopt Ord. 2008-23. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed.
9:12:49 PM
Ord. 2008-23 adopted as an emergency measure and effective 8/28/08. Ordinance 2003-23 adopted as an emergency measure and effective immediately upoon passage: August 28, 2008
9:13:16 PM
Ord. 2008-24: Ordinance 2008-24 determining to have the City of Northwood join the Northwestern Water & Sewer District and authorizing the City Council to execute an application to the District.
9:13:49 PM
Council Action for Ord. 2008-24: First reading of Ord. 2008-24.
9:14:10 PM
Ord. 2008-25: Ordinance 2008-25 to amend Chapter 208, Section 208.01 (a) of the Northwood Codified Ordinances titled Fees in the Administration Code, pertaining to rates for ambulance or emergency medical service transportation, and declaring an emergency. Note: This legislation was recommended by the Safety committee.
9:14:15 PM
Council Action for Ord. 2008-25 : First reading of Ord. 2008-25 .
9:15:26 PM
Res. 2008-6: Resolution 2008-6 authorizing the City Administrator to prepare and submit an application to participate in the Ohio Public Works Commission State Capital Improvement and/or Local Transportation Improvement Program(s) and to execute contracts as required. Note: This application is for the Maryland Place Pavement and Utility Improvements project.
9:15:34 PM
Council Motions for Res. 2008-6 (5 motions) Clerk's Note: Upon reading of the number and title of the following Resolutions 2008-6, 2008-7 and 2008-8, Councilman Gallaher advised of amendments to be made to each Resolution as follows: The third paragraph within each Resolution listed as Section 2. is to be omitted and Section 5. of each Resolution is to be renumbered Section 4. Motions and seconds to the motions were made by Council members Hughes and Myers as follows: 1) To suspend the three reading rule for Res. 2008-6. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed. 2) To adopt the emergency clause for Res. 2008-6. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed. 3) To adopt Res. 2008-6: 4) To amend Res. 2008-6 to omit the third paragraph listed as Section 2. and to renumber Section 5. to be Section 4. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed. 5) To adopt Res. 2008-6 as amended. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed.
9:16:30 PM
Res. 2008-6 adopted as amended as an emergency measure and effective 8/28/08. Resolution 2008-6 adopted as amended and as an emergency measure to be effective immediately upon passage: August 28, 2008
9:16:57 PM
Res. 2008-7: Resolution 2008-7 authorizing the City Administrator to prepare and submit an application to participate in the Ohio Public Works Commission State Capital Improvement and /or Local Transportation Improvement Program(s) and to execute contracts as required. Note: This application is for the Curtice and Bradner Roads Intersection Improvements project.
9:17:01 PM
Council Motions for Res. 2008-7 (5 motions) Motions and seconds to the motions were made by Council members Gallaher and Kozina as follows: 1) To suspend the three reading rule for Res. 2008-7. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed. 2) To adopt the emergency clause for Res. 2008-7. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed. 3) To adopt Res. 2008-7. 4) To amend Res. 2008-7 to omit the third paragraph listed as Section 2. and to renumber Section 5. to be Section 4. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed. 5) To adopt Res. 2008-7 as amended. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed.
9:17:13 PM
Res. 2008-7 adopted as amended as an emergency measure and effective 8/28/08. Resolution 2008-7 adopted as amended and as an emergency measure to be effective immediately upon passage: August 28, 2008
9:18:10 PM
Res. 2008-8: Resolution 2008-8 authorizing the City Administrator to prepare and submit an application to participate in the Ohio Public Works Commission State Capital Improvement and/or Local Transportation Improvement Program(s) and to execute contracts as required. Note: This application is for the Oregon Road 54" Storm Sewer Replacment Project.
9:18:14 PM
Council Motions for Res. 2008-8 (5 motions) Motions and seconds to the motions were made by Council members Gallaher and Kozina as follows: 1) To suspend the three reading rule for Res. 2008-8. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed. 2) To adopt the emergency clause for Res. 2008-8. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed. 3) To adopt Res. 2008-8 4) To amend Res. 2008-8 to omit the third paragraph listed as Section 2. and to renumber Section 5. to be Section 4. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed. 5) To adopt Res. 2008-8 as amended. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed.
9:18:24 PM
Res. 2008-8 adopted as amended as an emergency measure and effective 8/28/08. Resolution 2008-8 adopted as amended and as an emergency measure to be effective immediately upon passage: August 28, 2008
9:19:44 PM
Legislation concluded. Legislation concluded.
9:19:47 PM
Mayor's Report: Mayor Stoner gave the following report:
9:50:47 PM
Fines and Costs for July 2008: Northwood Mayor's Court: Northwood Mayor's Court receipted for the month of July 2008: Fines = $4,475.00; Forfeitures = $4,055.00 and Costs = $2,898.00 for a total of $11,428.00.
9:51:08 PM
Information: Heather Sayler has resigned from her position as the Planning, Zoning & Economic Development Coordinator effective Tuesday, September 30, 2008.
9:51:47 PM
Recommendation to Council: Recommendation to appoint Kimberly Grames as Interim Planning, Zoning and Economic Development Coordinator at the current rate of pay effective Monday, September 8, 2008.
9:52:28 PM
Motion to Concur: A motion and second were made by Council members Gallaher and Edwards to concur with the Mayor's Recommendation. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed.
9:53:10 PM
Information: A documentary film will be shown at the Maumee Indoor Theater on Saturday, September 20, 2008 which features a Navy ship during WWII which survived seven (7) attacks by the Japanese Kamakazi's. Mayor asked the Clerk of Council to make copies of the film announcement and post for the public's information.
9:54:44 PM
City Administrator's Report: City Administrator Bacon gave the following report.
9:55:13 PM
Recommendation to City Council: Recommendation to authorize the City Administrator to advertise and accept the lowest and best bid for the Curtice & Coy Road intersection improvements project with funding assistance from the OPWC Issue I application request.
9:55:57 PM
Motion to Concur: A motion and second were made by Council members Hughes and Kozina to concur with the City Administrator's recommendation. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed.
9:56:25 PM
List of Proposed Expenditures over $10,000.00: City Administrator Bacon presented the list of proposed expenditures over $10,000.00 in the total amount of $82,560.43 for Council's approval.
9:56:57 PM
Motion to Approve: A motion and second were made by Council members Hughes and Myers to approve the list of proposed expenditures over $10,000.00 in the total mount of $82,560.43. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed.
9:57:33 PM
City Clerk's Report: No report.
9:57:39 PM
Discussion with City Attorney/Report: No report.
9:57:47 PM
Discussion with City Engineer/Report: City Engineer Kuhn provided the following city project information:
9:58:01 PM
1. New salt storage building: Soil testing to be performed next week and then project will be out for bids.
9:58:03 PM
2. Applications to be made for three (3) Issue 1 projects next week by September 5, 2008.
9:58:04 PM
3. Brentwood Park drainage issues being worked out with the Director of Public Service, Craig Meier
9:58:15 PM
Council Discussion: Mayor inquired about how soon the salt storage building could constructed. City Administrator Bacon stated it should be ready by the end of the year.
9:59:00 PM
New Business: Mayor Stoner read aloud the recommendations to Council from the Northwood Planning Commission as of their regular meeting held on August 11, 2008 as follows:
9:59:27 PM
1. Recommendation to approve the Central Business District (CBD) Phase I as outlined. Diagrams of this Phase I will be an attachment/exhibit to legislation.
9:59:36 PM
2. Recommendation to place a moratorium on the construction of wind turbines in the City of Northwood until legislation is recommended by Planning Commission to City Council.
10:00:12 PM
The Mayor and Council requested and authorized the City Attorney to prepare legislation for both the Central Business District (CBD) Phase I and legislation for wind turbine regulations for the City of Northwood.
10:01:00 PM
Old Business: No old business was reported.
10:01:10 PM
Persons Appearing Before Council: Mr. Harold Hamilton, 5290 Pintail Ln., Northwood, Ohio, appeared before the Mayor and Council to revisit with Council, his earlier concerns and questions addressed to Council at the regular meeting of July 10, 2008 in which he presented a flow chart and other information pertaining to the flooding in Cedar Creek Woods subdivision in early July. Mr. Hamilton read from a prepared letter to Council and a copy of the letter dated 8/28/08 is attached to these original Council proceedings on file with the City Clerk. In his letter, Mr. Hamilton asked Council to address 1) Why was there a sewage back-up within Cedar Creek Woods subdivision? 2) What can be done to prevent this problem from happening again?; and 3) When can this be done? Mayor Stoner invited Mr. Hamilton to remain after the meeting adjourns to meet with him and the City Administrator.
10:02:53 PM
Adjournment: There being no further business before Council and all being in favor, the regular Council meeting of August 28, 2008 was adjourned at 8:41 p.m.
10:03:23 PM
Note: Note: Times are not accurate as listed in the left margin since the Clerk remained after adjournment to finish entering transcription from her notes.
10:04:04 PM
Attest: Lynn E. Goertz, Clerk of Council
10:04:13 PM
Approved: Mark A. Stoner, Mayor
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Public forum dates
Please note the following public forums have been scheduled at the request of the Mayor and Council regarding pending legislation Ordinance 2008-24 be considered by City Council which concerns joining the Northwestern Water & Sewer District. Note: Ord. 2008-24 attached.
Thursday, September 25, 2008 - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 23, 2008 - 5:30 p.m.
Note: The public forums are informational meetings for the public and will be held in the Council Chambers of the Northwood Municipal Building, 6000 Wales Rd., Northwood, Ohio.
Thursday, September 25, 2008 - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 23, 2008 - 5:30 p.m.
Note: The public forums are informational meetings for the public and will be held in the Council Chambers of the Northwood Municipal Building, 6000 Wales Rd., Northwood, Ohio.
Public Forum - Joining Northwest Water and Sewer District
AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING TO HAVE THE CITY OF NORTHWOOD JOIN THE NORTHWESTERN WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION TO THE DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Northwood after careful and thorough review, deems it advisable for the City to join the Northwestern Water and Sewer District, a regional water and sewer district existing under Chapter 6119, Ohio Revised Code:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Council of the City of Northwood, Wood County, Ohio:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby finds and determines it is necessary for the City to become part of the District to provide wastewater collection and water distribution more economically and efficiently and that it is in the best interests of the residents of the City to have the City become part of the District, that it will be conducive to the public health, safety, convenience or welfare and that it is practical and feasible for the City to be included in the District.
SECTION 2. That the City Council be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute and file for the City an Application to include the incorporated areas of the City in the District in accordance with Section 6119.05, O.R.C., in substantially the form attached as Exhibit A hereto.
SECTION 3. That it is found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning and relating to the adoption of this ordinance were adopted in an open meeting of this Council and that all deliberations of this Council and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal action, were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with the law.
SECTION 4. That this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety, comfort and welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Northwood in that said Application must be filed with the Northwestern Water & Sewer District as soon as possible to enable the City to join the District, and it shall take effect upon its adoption.
Adopted this _____ day of ________________, 2008 as an emergency measure.
ATTEST:
_________________________ _______________________________
Clerk of Council President of Council
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED:
Brian J. Ballenger _______________________________
City Attorney Mayor
APPLICATION
(Section 6119.05, O.R.C.)
The City of Northwood, Wood County, Ohio (the "City”) a political subdivision existing and in good standing under the laws and Constitution of the State of Ohio hereby applies to the Board of Trustees of the Northwestern Water & Sewer District (the "District") to include the incorporated areas of the City of Northwood as shown on the attached Exhibit, within the District.
The City has determined it is necessary for the City to become part of the District to provide wastewater collection and water distribution more economically and efficiently and that it is in the best interests of the residents of the City to have the City become part of the District, that it will be conducive to the public health, safety, convenience or welfare and that it is practical and feasible for the City to be included in the District.
The City Council agrees and understands its wastewater collection and water distribution users will be subject to the District's rates and charges and other fees.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Mayor of the City of Northwood, Wood County, Ohio being duly authorized has executed this Application on behalf of the City this day of , 20 .
CITY OF NORTHWOOD
WOOD COUNTY, OHIO
By:
MAYOR, CITY OF NORTHWOOD
Attest:
(City Seal)
Clerk
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Northwood after careful and thorough review, deems it advisable for the City to join the Northwestern Water and Sewer District, a regional water and sewer district existing under Chapter 6119, Ohio Revised Code:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Council of the City of Northwood, Wood County, Ohio:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby finds and determines it is necessary for the City to become part of the District to provide wastewater collection and water distribution more economically and efficiently and that it is in the best interests of the residents of the City to have the City become part of the District, that it will be conducive to the public health, safety, convenience or welfare and that it is practical and feasible for the City to be included in the District.
SECTION 2. That the City Council be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute and file for the City an Application to include the incorporated areas of the City in the District in accordance with Section 6119.05, O.R.C., in substantially the form attached as Exhibit A hereto.
SECTION 3. That it is found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning and relating to the adoption of this ordinance were adopted in an open meeting of this Council and that all deliberations of this Council and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal action, were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with the law.
SECTION 4. That this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety, comfort and welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Northwood in that said Application must be filed with the Northwestern Water & Sewer District as soon as possible to enable the City to join the District, and it shall take effect upon its adoption.
Adopted this _____ day of ________________, 2008 as an emergency measure.
ATTEST:
_________________________ _______________________________
Clerk of Council President of Council
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED:
Brian J. Ballenger _______________________________
City Attorney Mayor
APPLICATION
(Section 6119.05, O.R.C.)
The City of Northwood, Wood County, Ohio (the "City”) a political subdivision existing and in good standing under the laws and Constitution of the State of Ohio hereby applies to the Board of Trustees of the Northwestern Water & Sewer District (the "District") to include the incorporated areas of the City of Northwood as shown on the attached Exhibit, within the District.
The City has determined it is necessary for the City to become part of the District to provide wastewater collection and water distribution more economically and efficiently and that it is in the best interests of the residents of the City to have the City become part of the District, that it will be conducive to the public health, safety, convenience or welfare and that it is practical and feasible for the City to be included in the District.
The City Council agrees and understands its wastewater collection and water distribution users will be subject to the District's rates and charges and other fees.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Mayor of the City of Northwood, Wood County, Ohio being duly authorized has executed this Application on behalf of the City this day of , 20 .
CITY OF NORTHWOOD
WOOD COUNTY, OHIO
By:
MAYOR, CITY OF NORTHWOOD
Attest:
(City Seal)
Clerk
Up dates
The city is looking at joining the Northwest Water and Sewer District.
Kimberly Grames was appointed interim Zoning Inspector.
The city is working on Brentwood Park storm water issues.
City had approved and will have built a new salt building. The old building is not suitable for use. This item was in the budget for 2008.
There is a group interested in the Woodville Mall. They are having trouble getting a loan. Banks have made it very tough to get finding for this type of project.
No update on Great Eastern Shopping Center.
Kimberly Grames was appointed interim Zoning Inspector.
The city is working on Brentwood Park storm water issues.
City had approved and will have built a new salt building. The old building is not suitable for use. This item was in the budget for 2008.
There is a group interested in the Woodville Mall. They are having trouble getting a loan. Banks have made it very tough to get finding for this type of project.
No update on Great Eastern Shopping Center.
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