CLERK’S JOURNAL OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EATON, OHIO, HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBER
OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, AT 7:00 P.M., ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2004
Mayor Robert Stonecash called to order the regular meeting of Eaton City Council on Monday, October 18, 2004, at 7:00 p.m., in Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. Father Fitzsimmons delivered the invocation and led the pledge to the flag. The Deputy Clerk called the roll and found the following to be:
Present: Joe Renner
Dave Kirsch
Ben Maffett
Gary Wagner, Vice Mayor
Robert Stonecash, Mayor
Absent: None
Also in attendance was Dave Daily, City Manager.
WELCOME TO GUESTS
Mayor Stonecash welcomed the high school government students and Preble County Commission candidate, Jane Marshall.
PUBLIC MAINTENANCE 2005 BUDGET
Council reviewed the preliminary budget for the Public Maintenance Department.
MINUTES AND FINANCIAL REPORTS
Councilman Renner moved to approve the Clerk’s Journal Entries for the September 20, 2004 regular meeting and work session, to accept the tapes as the official minutes for the September 20, 2004 regular meeting and work session, and to acknowledge receipt of the financial reports for September 2004. Councilman Maffett seconded the motion, which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
ORDINANCE 04-28
Chris and Terri Roach recently purchased 625 North Barron Street, Part Outlot 15, zoned ‘R-2' Central Residential, and wish to conduct a photography business at this location. At direction of Planning Board, the Roach’s proceeded with a zoning amendment, to change the zoning to ‘C-3' Community Commercial. Planning Board made a favorable recommendation on this change of zoning. Councilman Wagner noted that he voted ‘nay’ at Planning Board on this request. He considered the request to be a valid one, but was concerned if the Roach’s vacated the home, any permitted use in the ‘C-3' district could move in, which may not be compatible with the neighborhood. While it was agreed that a hometown person starting a new business was desired and the photography studio use was acceptable, concern of future possibilities were dominant.
Councilman Kirsch moved for the second reading of Ordinance 04-28, by title only. Councilman Maffett seconded the motion, which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
Law Director Donnette Fisher read Ordinance 04-28, by title only.
Councilman Kirsch moved to adopt Ordinance 04-28. Councilman Maffett seconded the motion, which passed as follows:
Ayes: Kirsch, Maffett, Stonecash (3)
Nays: Renner, Wagner (2)
ORDINANCE 04-29
This ordinance enacts Chapter 144 of the Codified Ordinances, titled “Division of Emergency Medical Rescue Service.” This Chapter outlines how the EMS Division is structured and outlines the powers of the EMS Chief.
Councilman Kirsch moved for the second reading of Ordinance 04-29, by title only. Councilman Wagner seconded the motion, which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
Law Director Donnette Fisher read Ordinance 04-29, by title only.
Councilman Kirsch moved to adopt Ordinance 04-29. Councilman Maffett seconded the motion, which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
RESOLUTION 04-65
This resolution designates Preble Drive to be also known as the “Sheriff Thomas A. Hayes Memorial Drive,” as a tribute to the late Sheriff.
Councilman Wagner moved for the adoption of Resolution 04-66. Councilman Maffett seconded the motion, which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
Mayor Stonecash read the resolution in full.
RESOLUTION 04-66
This resolution authorizes the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Clayton and Janice Woodgeard, Timothy L. and Linda Woodgeard, and Tammy Prather, collectively, to provide City water to their properties along U.S. Route 35 East.
Councilman Renner moved to amend the resolution to add language requiring these properties to annex to the City if and when they become contiguous to the City. Councilman Wagner seconded the motion to amend, which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
Councilman Renner moved for the adoption of Resolution 04-66. Councilman Kirsch seconded the motion, which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
WITHDRAWAL OF ZONING APPLICATION
Council received a request from Robert and Frances Hileman to withdraw zoning case #04-06, which was request for a rezoning for their property located at 1751 North Barron Street. Councilman Renner moved to grant the applicants’ request to withdraw their application. Councilman Kirsch seconded the motion, which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Wagner, Stonecash (4)
Nays: None (0)
Abstain: Maffett (1)
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
a. The Mayor called a special Council meeting for November 8, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. in Council’s chambers.
b. The engineering report for the portion of the Aukerman Street project between Division and North Streets was discussed. Council would like to hear from the affected property owners regarding any changes in the plans for that section. They will be invited to the November 8thme eeting.
c. The Crystal Lake project was updated. Approvals are pending from EPA and Army Corps of Engineers. The City’s Service Department is in process to determine the trucking for this project.
d. Discussions continue between the local YMCA and the City regarding the City’s swimming pool.
e. The possible extension of Preble Drive was discussed.
f. With the middle school having been moved into the former high school facility on Cherry Street, safety of students walking to the middle school was discussed.
g. Several liquor license applications within the City were discussed.
h. Approximately 1,500 children were seen during the recent Fire Prevention Week.
i. “Meet the Candidate Night” is scheduled for October 27, 2004, 7:00 p.m., at Station 2.
MAYOR’S REPORT
a. Brochures supporting the renewal of the City’s safety tax will be distributed on the weekend of October 30-31.
b. The formation of a bicentennial committee being formed to organize plans for the City’s upcoming bicentennial was discussed.
c. A “Show Me the Money” flyer was distributed.
d. Economic Director Jon Hartman has moved into his office on South Barron Street. Council will conduct a work session on November 15 at 6:00 p.m. regarding economic development strategy; it is also expected that the quarterly report will be given during that work session.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilman Renner moved to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss legal matters with the Law Director, who was present, as well as the City Manager, Finance Director and Service Director. Councilman Maffett seconded the motion, which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
Councilman Kirsch moved to return to regular session. Councilman Renner seconded the motion, which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
Mayor Stonecash announced there was no action taken.
ADJOURN
Councilman Renner moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilman Wagner seconded the motion, which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
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Deputy Clerk of Council Mayor
Approved as to form_____________________________________________________
Director of Law