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CLERK’S JOURNAL OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EATON, OHIO, HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, AT 7:00P.M., ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2006
Mayor Robert Stonecash called to order the regular meeting of the Eaton City Council on Monday, December 4, 2006, at 7:00 p.m., in Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. Police Chief Phil Romeo 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
David Kirsch
Ben Maffett
Gary Wagner, Vice Mayor
Robert Stonecash, Mayor
Absent: None
ELECTION OF MAYOR
Councilman Kirsch moved to appoint Robert Stonecash to the position of Mayor for a one year term. Councilman Wagner seconded the motion. The nominations for Mayor were closed. The vote for Robert Stonecash as Mayor for a term of one year is as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR
Councilman Kirsch moved to appoint Gary Wagner to the position of Vice Mayor for a one year term. Councilman Maffett seconded the motion. The nominations for Vice Mayor were closed. The vote for Gary Wagner as Vice Mayor for a term of one year is as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
POLICE SGT. CHAD DePEW
Following promotional procedures, Chad DePew was sworn in as Police Sergeant on December 1, 2006 and was introduced to Council.
RESOLUTION 06-50
Earl Smith has been the City’s softball director for some 25 years and announced his retirement with the end of the 2006 season. This resolution honors Earl’s dedication.
Councilman Renner moved to adopt Resolution 06-50. Councilman Kirsch seconded this motion which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
FINANCIAL REPORTS
Councilman Renner moved to acknowledge the November, 2006 financial reports. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kirsch passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
ORDINANCE 06-18
This ordinance adopts the alley vacation for Lots 365 and 366 as applied for by Doug and Connie Crowell. The alleyway that is proposed to be vacated is narrow at 12’ wide which will not allow for service vehicle use. It is proposed for the alleyway to be closed off and to be a driveway for his two properties on High Street. Also, water meter pits in the alley will be relocated at the owner’s expense.
Councilman Kirsch moved for the second reading of Ordinance 06-18, by title only. Councilman Wagner seconded the motion which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
Law Director Jill Richards read Ordinance 06-18, by title only.
Councilman Kirsch moved to adopt Ordinance 06-18. Councilman Wagner seconded the motion which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
ORDINANCE 06-19
This ordinance accepts/confirms dedication of a section of an alley off of West St. Clair Street. Brad Oyler has purchased the east portion of Part Lot 636, a vacant lot on West St. Clair Street, and is planning to construct a multi-family structure. The number of required off-street parking spaces for this development is an issue. Mr. Oyler has also purchased Lot #982 which fronts South Barron Street for satellite parking for his proposed development. This lot is bounded on its west side by a 14’ wide section of an alleyway. While it would appear that this part of the alley was included in an original dedication, actual maps are inconsistent. To clarify this information and allow maps for this area to be clearly correct, it has been asked of Council to formally accept dedication of this 49.50’ x 14’ length of alley to the west side of Lot #982.
Councilman Wagner moved for the second reading of Ordinance 06-19, by title only. Councilman Maffett seconded the motion which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
Law Director Jill Richards read Ordinance 06-19, by title only.
Councilman Renner moved, seconded by Councilman Wagner to adopt Ordinance 06-19 which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
ORDINANCE 06-20
This ordinance increases the City’s rates charged for refuse pickup to $14.30 per month for each residential unit.
Councilman Kirsch moved for the second reading of Ordinance 06-20, by title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maffett and passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
Law Director Jill Richards read Ordinance 06-20, by title only.
Councilman Kirsch moved to adopt Ordinance 06-20. Councilman Maffett seconded the motion which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
ORDINANCE 06-21
This ordinance increases the City’s rates charged for refuse pickup to $14.30 per month for each residential unit.
Councilman Renner moved for the first reading of Ordinance 06-21, by title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maffett and passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
Law Director Jill Richards read Ordinance 06-21, by title only.
RESOLUTION 06-52
The Aukerman Street Improvement Project is complete. This resolution authorizes the transfer of funds from the Issue 2 - Aukerman Street Fund to the Capital Improvement fund.
Councilman Kirsch moved for the adoption of Resolution 06-52. Councilman Maffett seconded the motion which passed as follows:
Ayes: Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (4)
Nays: None (0)
RESOLUTION 06-53
Councilman Kirsch moved to (re-)appoint Steve Deffner to the Eaton Planning, Building and Zoning Board, for a 4-year term ending December 31, 2010 and to appoint Gary Wagner as the Council Representative to the Planning , Zoning and Building Board for a 1-year term, ending December 31, 207. Councilman Maffett seconded the motion which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
RESOLUTION 06-54
Councilman Maffett moved to accept the resignation of Brenda Conley from the Planning, Zoning and Building Appeals Board, effective December 31, 2006. Council Renner seconded the motion which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
RESOLUTION 06-55
Councilman Maffett moved to appoint Mary Hicks to replace Brenda Conley on the Planning, Zoning and Building Appeals Board, effective January 1, 2007, with her term ending December 31, 2010 and to appoint Dave Kirsch as the Council Representative to the Planning Zoning and Building Appeals Board for a 1-year term, ending December 31, 2007. Councilman Wagner seconded the motion which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
RESOLUTION 06-56
Councilman Kirsch moved to (re-)appoint Bob Brower to the Eaton Parks and Recreation Board, each for a 3-year term ending December 31, 2009 and to appoint Ben Maffet as the Council Representative to the Parks and Recreation Board for a 1-year term, ending December 31, 2007. Councilman Renner seconded the motion which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
RESOLUTION 06-57
Councilman Renner moved to (re-)appoint Tom Kline to the Historic Review Board for a 2-year term, expiring December 31, 2008, and to appoint Ben Maffett as the Council Representative to the Historic Review Board for a 1-year term, ending December 31, 2007. Councilman Kirsch seconded the motion which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
RESOLUTION 06-58
Councilman Renner moved to (re-)appoint Bruce Barnes to the Income Tax Appeals Board, each for a 3-year term ending December 31, 2009. Councilman Wagner seconded the motion which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
RESOLUTION 06-59
Councilman Maffett moved to (re-)appoint Joe Renner and Bob Stonecash to the Volunteer Fireman Dependent fund Board, each for a 1-yar term, ending December 31, 2007. Councilman Wagner seconded the motion which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
a. Councilmen Wagner and Maffett along with several staff members participated in the FEMA-required NIMS course last Friday.
b. The sanitary sewer project on East Spring Street is progressing. There will be a time in the next week that Barron Street will be closed.
c. The sanitary sewer project on West Lexington Road is also progressing.
d. High winds experienced last week caused powers outage and some trees to come down in Fort St. Clair which delayed the opening of the annual Christmas lighting display, Whispering Christmas.
e. Council was reminded that they are scheduled to serve at Whispering Christmas on Sunday, December 17.
f. The City employees’ Christmas luncheon will be Tuesday, December 19, at Station 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
MAYOR’S REPORT
a. The Bicentennial activities are finishing up and the Executive Committee is expected to make a final report to Council in the near future.
b. Several thank you letters were read regarding EMS and fire responses.
c. Following an email from Commissioner Jane Marshall, it has been confirmed that the local Harvestland will be closing the end of January.
d. A letter was read from Zack Salyers requesting Council’s consideration of the construction of skateboard park.
OLD BUSINESS
a. Melva Wright, owner of 620 Aukerman Street, had discussed her dissatisfaction with the hedges used to replace the ones taken out for the Aukerman Street project at a recent Council. As discussed at that time, another professional opinion would be sought. It was reported that opinion has not be received at this time.
b. Concerns of Christmas lights not being put in the downtown street-side trees. The limitations on the amount of electric that can be used were discussed.
c. A live, tree has been placed in front of the Courthouse which will be planted at Seven Mile Park following the holidays.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilman Renner moved to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel and legal matters with the Law Director who was present as well as the City Manager, the Finance Director, the Police Chief and the Fire Chief. Councilman Maffett seconded the motion which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
Councilman Maffett 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. Councilman Maffett 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 Clerk of Council Mayor
Approved as to form________________________________________________
Director of Law