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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, MAY 15, 2006
Mayor Robert Stonecash called to order the regular meeting of the Eaton City Council on Monday, May 15, 2006, at 7:00 p.m., in Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. Rev. John Place 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
MINUTES
Councilman Renner moved to approve the Clerk’s Journal entry for the regular meeting of April 17, 2006, to accept the tapes as the official minutes for the regular meeting of April 17, 2006, and to acknowledge the April financial reports. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maffett and passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (4)
Nays: None (0)
Abstain: Kirsch (1)
POLICE DIVISION REPORT
Police Chief Phil Romeo reviewed recent Police Division activities, including the completion of the upgrade to the radio and records management systems, downtown parking issues, target enforcement areas and plans for the Bicentennial with regard to parking issues.
OATH TO THE AUDIENCE
The Clerk administered the oath to members of the audience who wished to speak during the public hearing.
ORDINANCE 06-09
This ordinance is to correct the zoning designations of certain commercial properties along North Barron Street. This ordinance modifies the zoning from C-2, ‘Community Commercial,’ to C-1, “General Commercial;’ this will bring this area into compliance with the UDO. Planning Board unanimously voted a favorable recommendation of this amendment. Mayor Stonecash opened the public hearing and, with no one wishing to address this issue, the public hearing was closed.
Councilman Maffett moved for the first reading of Ordinance 06-09, 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 06-09, by title only.
ORDINANCE 06-10
Brad Kramer represented owners Cy and Barbara French in their request to split property located at 410 Hillcrest Drive into two lots. This will create one new building lot at 410 Hillcrest Drive. This ordinance accepts the preliminary and final plats of this major subdivision. Planning Board voted to make a favorable recommendation on this request. Mayor Stonecash opened the public hearing. Mr. Kramer presented a detailed account of this area. The public hearing was closed.
Councilman Kirsch moved for the first reading of Ordinance 06-10, by title only. Councilman Renner seconded the motion, which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
Law Director Donnette Fisher read Ordinance 06-10, by title only.
ORDINANCE 06-08
This ordinance approves the preliminary development plan for the proposed Planned Residential Conservation Overlay District for “The Meadows” subdivision at the southwest corner of Park Avenue, owned by Paul DePalma. Planning Board made a favorable recommendation for approval of this preliminary plan.
Councilman Renner moved for the second reading of Ordinance 06-08, 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 06-08, by title only.
Councilman Maffett moved for the adoption of Ordinance 06-08. Councilman Wagner seconded the motion, which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
RESOLUTION 06-18
Resignations were received from Paul Holtzmuller and Fred Stall from the City’s Civil Service Commission. This resolution appoints Mary Hicks and Ron Gard to fill those positions, expiring December 31, 2006, and December 31, 2008, respectively.
Councilman Kirsch moved for the adoption of Resolution 06-18. Councilman Wagner seconded the motion, which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
RESOLUTION 06-19
The YMCA of Greater Dayton will be managing the Eaton Community Pool again this summer. This resolution authorizes the City Manager to enter into a contract with the YMCA for this service.
Councilman Renner moved for the adoption of Resolution 06-19. Councilman Kirsch seconded the motion, which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
RESOLUTION 06-20
Washington Township has indicated a desire to have the City’s third-party biller collect fees on behalf of the Township for the use of EMS services within the Township. This resolution approves an addendum to the Washington Township Fire and EMS contract for the current year to reflect the ‘soft’ billing collection services within the same guidelines as the City follows.
Councilman Kirsch moved for the adoption of Resolution 06-19. Councilman Wagner seconded the motion, which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
a. The downtown parking presentation made to Council at the April meeting was also presented to Downtown Eaton Inc. at their meeting; minutes of the DEI meeting were distributed.
b. A survey of water rates for the area as prepared by Oakwood, Ohio was distributed and showed Eaton’s rates to be approximately mid-range in that analysis.
c. Public Works Superintendent Andy Eddy updated Council on the water department projects following EPA’s review. Plans for the water tower were approved, while plans for the water plant need to be re-engineered.
d. The West Main Street water project has begun.
e. It was agreed that bids for the new water tower should include an alternate for the placement of the City seal on that tower.
f. Local high school student, Katie Acton, has requested written Council support for her efforts to begin a Junior State of America Chapter. It was agreed that a resolution will be brought back at the June Council meeting.
g. Council is invited to attend a reception for Miami University at the ESC facility on Wednesday, May 17, 3:00 p.m.
h. The Bicentennial decoration program has been extended to May 22.
i. Council has been invited to participate in the Memorial Day parade on May 29.
MAYOR’S REPORT
a. The 200 years of music program, a part of the Bicentennial celebration, will be presented at the High School on Tuesday, May 16.
b. Plans are being made for Eaton to be included in the ‘World’s Longest Yard Sale’ from August 3-6 along State Route 127 through Preble County.
OLD BUSINESS
a. Continued concern of the number of ducks at Crystal Lake was discussed.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilman Kirsch moved to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss legal and personnel matters with the Law Director who was present as well as the City Manager, the Finance Director. Councilman Maffett seconded the motion, which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
Councilman Wagner 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.
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
Tom Grile will be contacted to confirm his availability to speak with Council regarding the assessment center assistance in hiring a fire chief. In anticipation of Mr. Grile’s presentation, Councilman Kirsch moved to set a special Council meeting on Tuesday, May 23, at 7:00 p.m., for general purposes and executive session. Councilman Maffett seconded the motion, which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
REQUEST FROM BULLEN ULTRASONICS
Recently, a representative of Bullen Ultrasonics contacted the City in regard to their planned expansion at the Franklin Street facility. They would like to loop the water line and was asking for participation by the City in this project. A formal outline of more exact information will be ascertained and presented to Council at an upcoming meeting for approval.
ADJOURN
Councilman Maffett moved to adjourn. Councilman Renner seconded the motion, which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (4)
Nays: Kirsch (1)
_____________________________ ________________________________
Deputy Clerk of Council Mayor
Approved as to form_____________________________________________________
Director of Law
CLERK’S JOURNAL OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF THE COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EATON, OHIO, HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, AT 7:00P.M., ON TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2006
Mayor Robert Stonecash called to order the special meeting of the Eaton City Council on Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at 7:00 p.m., in Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. The Deputy Clerk called the roll and found the following to be:
Present: Joe Renner
David Kirsch
Ben Maffett (arrived at 7:30 p.m.)
Gary Wagner, Vice Mayor
Robert Stonecash, Mayor
Absent: None
PRESENTATION BY TOM GRILE
Mr. Grile reviewed his background in the fire and EMS service as well as the method used to conduct the assessment center for hiring a fire chief.
RESOLUTION 06-21
Council has determined to hire a Fire Chief in anticipation of combining the City’s Fire and EMS Divisions. This resolution authorizes the City Manager to enter into a contract with TG Fire/EMS Systems, Inc., P.O. Box 24650, Huber Heights, Ohio 45424-0650, in the amount of $7,200, to provide assessment services for this position.
Councilman Maffett moved for the adoption of Resolution 06-21. Councilman Kirsch seconded the motion, which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
OTHER BUSINESS
a. Council members were reminded of the upcoming Memorial Day parade.
b. Possible agreements with certain Aukerman Street property owners was discussed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilman Maffett moved to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel matters with the Law Director who was present as well as the City Manager, Finance Director, Police Chief, Special Project Director, Public Works Superintendent and Tom Grile. Councilman Renner 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.
LAW DIRECTOR POSITION / EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Daily reported that Law Director Donnette Fisher has accepted an employment offer from the City of Franklin, Ohio, effective at an unknown date to be determined June 6, 2006.
Councilman Kirsch moved to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel matters with the Law Director who was present as well as the City Manager and Finance Director. 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 Kirsch moved to adjourn. Councilman Maffett seconded the motion, which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (4)
Nays: Kirsch (1)
_____________________________ ________________________________
Deputy Clerk of Council Mayor
Approved as to form________________________________________________
Director of Law