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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 7:00 P.M., ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2006
Mayor Robert Stonecash called to order the regular meeting of Eaton City Council on Tuesday, January 17, 2006, at 7:00 p.m., in Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. Rev. Russ Howard 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
Gary Wagner, Vice Mayor
Robert Stonecash, Mayor
Absent: Ben Maffett
Also in attendance was Dave Daily, City Manager
MINUTES
Councilman Renner moved to approve the Clerk’s Journal entries for the regular meeting of December 19, 2005, and the special meetings of January 7 and January 9, 2006, and accept the tapes as the official minutes for the regular meeting of December 19, 2005, and the special meetings of January 7 and January 9, 2006, and acknowledge the December 2005 financial reports. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kirsch and passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Wagner, Stonecash (4)
Nays: None (0)
BI-CENTENNIAL PARK UPDATE
Kathy Willis reported that funds have been collected that will complete the Brooke-Gould Memorial Bicentennial Park project. The statute of Eaton Founder William Bruce is currently being bronzed and the statue base and the landscaping are being planned.
ORDINANCE 06-01
This ordinance amends the temporary appropriation ordinance for 2006 operations and is a result of the receipt of the CHIP grant.
Councilman Renner moved for the reading of Ordinance 06-01, by title only. Councilman Wagner seconded the motion, which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Wagner, Stonecash (4)
Nays: None (0)
Law Director Donnette Fisher read Ordinance 06-01, by title only.
Councilman Renner moved for the adoption of Ordinance 06-01. Councilman Wagner seconded the motion, which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Wagner, Stonecash (4)
Nays: None (0)
ORDINANCE 06-02
In order to cover the operational, maintenance and expansion costs of the City’s water treatment and distribution system, it is necessary to increase water rates. This ordinance reflects this increase.
Councilman Kirsch moved for the first reading of Ordinance 06-02, by title only. Councilman Renner seconded the motion, which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Wagner, Stonecash (4)
Nays: None (0)
Law Director Donnette Fisher read Ordinance 06-02, by title only.
RESOLUTION 06-01
The final assessments for the Aukerman Street project have been received. This resolution authorizes the notice to be published for 3 weeks to allow owners to inspect and/or protest these assessment costs.
Councilman Renner moved for the adoption of Resolution 06-01. Councilman Wagner seconded the motion, which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Wagner, Stonecash (4)
Nays: None (0)
RESOLUTION 06-02
To comply with new laws, this resolution establishes a maximum amount for blanket purchase orders.
Councilman Kirsch moved for the adoption of Resolution 06-02. Councilman Renner seconded the motion, which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Wagner, Stonecash (4)
Nays: None (0)
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
a. Following the January Planning Board meeting, it was reported that the 4-acre land transfer from the County to the Youth Foundation will be smoothly moving forward.
b. A representative from Captain D’s restaurant chain contacted the City to discuss the possibilities of locating in Eaton.
c. A $1,000 donation from Wal-Mart to Downtown Eaton Inc. has been run through the City books.
d. A public hearing will be conducted at the February Council meeting that is an EPA requirement for the upcoming water projects.
e. The recently adopted UDO has been set to ACP to be illustrated, copied and bound as per the contract.
f. The zoning map is in process of being corrected. The changes to comply with the new zoning code are not automatic and will be brought back to Planning Board and Council as soon as possible. A physical survey will then be made of properties in the City and appropriate zoning changes will be presented to reflect needed changes.
OLD BUSINESS
a. Ordinance 05-24 has been tabled. Chris Miley explained that the paperwork has not been received from the new property owners of the Dairy Queen.
b. An agreement has been executed on the Greg Parsley property on South Barron Street.
NEW BUSINESS
a. A Parks and Recreation Board meeting has been scheduled for Monday, February 6, at 4:30 p.m.
b. Council received copies of the drafted ordinance amending Ordinance 05-18 regarding the water tower issue. This will be presented at the February Council meeting and a representative of the protesting group will be notified of this meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilman Wagner moved to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel and legal matters with the Law Director, who was present, the City Manager and the Finance Director. Councilman Renner seconded the motion, which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Wagner, Stonecash (4)
Nays: None (0)
Councilman Kirsch moved to return to regular session. Councilman Wagner seconded the motion, which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Wagner, Stonecash (4)
Nays: None (0)
Mayor Stonecash announced there was no action taken.
LAW LIBRARY
Councilman Renner moved for a letter to be written to the Preble County Law Library to request a password from the Law Library for use by Council. Councilman Wagner seconded the motion, which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Wagner, Stonecash (4)
Nays: None (0)
CHARTER CHANGE
As other items occur that require a change to the City’s Charter, consideration will be given to addressing Council meeting dates.
BICENTENNIAL
The City has purchased a Bicentennial flag. A meeting was conducted which the City’s involvement in the Bicentennial events were discussed. There will be no actual financial support from the City for these events.
CIC
A packet of information was distributed to Council regarding CIC/OGDC.
ADJOURN
Councilman Renner moved to adjourn. Councilman Wagner seconded the motion, which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Wagner, Stonecash (4)
Nays: Kirsch (1)
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Deputy Clerk of Council Mayor
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Law Director